A recent study by the Post Office has revealed that France is the most expensive vacation destination of the Big Four in seven out of eleven categories. For years, France has been promoted as very luxurious and romantic. Sidewalk cafes add to the overall romantic feel the city provides.

Monte Carlo is a magnet for tourists, and is one of the few towns on the French Riveria that has managed to retain class while welcoming new trends.

Tenerife reported surprising numbers of tourists from the first part of its tourism season. Despite the Spanish economy being poised on the edge of recession, vacationers are choosing to visit the idyllic island for a variety of reasons.

Professional tennis hasn't seen the likes of Rafael Nadal since Connors and McEnroe were playing. His power and skill have taken him up the ranks to become the top player in the world. The dramatic rivalry between Nadal and Roger Federer has brought tennis back to the forefront of public sporting events.

The German Shepherd Dog has had a long and colorful history. Since it was first bred in 1899 in Germany, the German Shepherd has been used as a working dog in a variety of jobs. It remains one of the most popular and safe breeds today.

Better medicines and a healthier lifestyle has seen the average lifespan increase in recent years - Andorra leads the world for longetivity.

A sign of a good holiday destination is one that can increase the number of visitors it attracts during a recession, attracting new tourists and returning ones. Lanzarote's done just that - and could top a million visitors this year.

Entrepreneurs have been portrayed as virtually enslaved to their businesses for decades. The available technology today has given the entrepreneur far more personal freedom than business owners of the past.

The Canary Islands are a favorite year-round getaway. Some smart vacationers are investing in the future by purchasing vacation homes there.

Fans of Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton are reeling. First, they were elated at his win at the recent Belgian Grand Prix. Later they cried 'foul' when he was stripped of that title.

Grandvalira, the largest ski resort in Andorra, has seen increasing visitors. The resort reports an increase of twelve percent this past season over the 2006-7 season.

British stag parties used to consist of a night in the pub, the obligatory kissogram or stripper, and the groom being tied up to a lamppost. But recently cheap flights meant it was a party overseas, but the credit crunch is swinging stag parties back to Britain.

Ibiza has long been known as a party destination, but the island is changing its tune. With outdoor music festivals and tamer tourist offerings, Ibiza is becoming a vacation destination that everyone can love.

Vacationers looking for something new to see need look no further than the Spanish island of Majorca, where a grand estate is being opened to the public. The Raixa country estate is the newest addition to Majorca's many attractions, and will soon be a hot spot for holiday travelers.

From the arrow shooting methods of Legolas to the swashbuckling ways of Will Turner, Orlando Bloom has seen his fair share of movie action. In between projects, the star needs a way to relax, and what better way to relax than a bit of canoodling with a supermodel in the Canary Islands.

A late period work by Claude Monet was recently purchased for over 80 million dollars at Christie's in London. The painting, entitled 'Le Bassin aux Nympheass' set the record for a painting by Monet.

The northern stretch of Malta is a much lesser-known area than other parts of the island, with the exception of the St. Paul's Bay area, one of three large resorts on the island. St. Paul's Bay is the ideal vacation spot if you like to incorporate a bit of this and a bit of that into your holiday.

A recent survey by the Cooperative Bank reveals extensive summer holiday plans despite poor economic conditions. British families are planning summertime family holidays with their financial budget in mind. More importantly, they are planning their holiday with the family in mind.

Tennis pro sisters Venus and Serena Williams went head-to-head in the final Wimbledon Tennis Championship match. The win was Venus' fifth Wimbledon Championship title. Rafael Nadal won the men's Wimbledon Tennis Championship. Fourteen-year-old Laura Robson is first Brit to win the Girls Wimbledon Championship since 1984.

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's British Grand Prix in front of his home crowd. Hamilton dedicated his win to his family in thanks for their support. After Sunday's win, he's tied with Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa for the number one position in the Formula One championship.

New technology means tourists today have a better choice than ever of where to go in the world - and who with. Which means the travel industry has to be constantly evolving to meet today's tourists expectations.

Ski resorts world-wide have been actively participating in recycling and composting projects since as early as 2001. In the years to come, skiers, snowboarders and other winter sports enthusiasts will benefit from the recycling efforts put forth by resorts and fellow skiers alike.

There has been a rise in the number of people travelling to Orlando. Orlando airport has seen a rise in visitors over the last year. There is a long list of activities that just scratch the surface of things to do in Orlando.

The primary hub of tourism on Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen, is in the Tias municipality. Tias resorts are some of the largest and oldest on the island.

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands. Variety is abundant on Tenerife. Accommodations on the island are as varied as the visitors it attracts.

If all it takes to run a successful airline is the cheapest fares, think again. Malta's airline is showing that good service wins customers too.

The Balearic Islands are an autonomous Spanish community located in the western Mediterranean Sea. Today it is a prosperous hub for tourism, but it hasn't always been that way.

Gran Canaria may be known for its beaches, but it's also an eco-tourism gem. Tourists looking for a unique eco-tourism experience won't be disappointed with a Gran Canaria holiday.

Resorts worldwide are becoming more environmentally aware and passing their knowledge on to their guests. Vail Resorts in Vail Colorado operates one of the largest recycling programs of any ski resort in North America.

Property prices are dropping in many parts of Europe, but Monaco defies normal fluctuations as prices continue to go up...

Ibiza weddings are putting the Spanish island on the tourism world map. Couples can rest assured that their Ibiza wedding will be all they dreamed of.

Malta has experienced an uncommon boon this year in their tourist trade. It appears that their popularity is on the rise as a popular, affordable destination for more travelers on holiday. And much of this success can be attributed to the increase in affordable flights to and from the exotic destination.

Lanzarote is a favourite holiday destination for European tourists, with good winter sunshine drawing holidaymakers from the UK and Germany. There are three main resorts on the island...

The island of Cyprus is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, attracting nearly two and a half million tourists a year. Whether travelers are seeking a beach paradise, a glimpse into ancient cultures or a delicious dining experience, Cyprus offers interesting activities for everyone.

In the eighties holiday companies would often meet increased costs by adding a surcharge to their brochure prices. With aviation fuel and oil prices at record highs, the surcharge is making its way back...

At the completion of Sunday's French Grand Prix, Felipe Massa walked away the victor. The win was his third for the 2008 season and granted him the lead in the championship race.

Lanzarote is a hot destination in more ways than one for this summer's holidays, and renting a villa is becoming increasing popular - relaxing and home comforts are two benefits...

The Balearic Islands are located in the western Mediterranean Sea near the coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Ciutadella, former capital city of Menorca, has been known by many names throughout history.

If box-office sales are any indication, the much-anticipated latest instalment in the massively popular Indiana Jones movie series suggests that fervour for the series hasn't waned in the almost 20-year span since the release of the last chapter. Following the Cannes Film Festival, many of the glitterati headed to Monaco for the Grand Prix, racing's poshest event.

Holidaymakers expect more than just a good beach these days when they take their holidays - and hotels in Majorca have raised their standards to meet their accommodation expectations.

Malta changed her currency from the Maltese Lire to the Euro on January 1st this year, and the Maltese people have adapted quickly. Quite how the Malta holidays industry will do this year with the Euro strong against the US dollar and British pound remains to be seen...

British tourists are having to re-think how many holidays they can take overseas in a year, as the British pound hits an all time low against the Euro.

For the first time the majority of the Spanish Cabinet are women. It used to be a man's world, but around the world women are increasingly finding their way to the top based on merit.

Earlier this year the predictions for the travel industry's 2008 fortunes included that holiday prices would rise steeply. And the predictions have been right...

The world might be experiencing an economic downturn, but there must be something good about Lanzarote as a holiday destination as it's seeing more visitors this year than last.