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Holiday Island And The Super Cars

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:00:00 MDT

One of Spain's favourite holiday islands - Menorca - has built her reputation as a holiday island on the island's strengths - peace and tranquility. But they have welcomed the fastest cars and the drivers in the world of Grand Prix...

Spanish Monarchy On Its Knees

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:30:00 MDT

Military law and the overthrow of democracy in an attempted army coup was thwarted by Spain's King Juan Carlos in its early post Franco days in the 1980's, and Spain blossomed as it became acceptable to take a holiday there. But the royal families aren’t as popular as they once were - could Juan Carlos be the last Spanish monarch?

Green Prince At 50

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:00:00 MDT

Private banks, sophistication and the glamour of Monte Carlo is known the world over, with some of the best hotels, the casino, Grand Prix and celebrities tripping over each other. But as Prince Albert of Monaco turns 50, he is becoming increasingly known more for his stand on the environment than as a celebrity royal.

Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 60 Years

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:30:00 MDT

Much admired Queen Elizabeth II has just celebrated sixty years of marriage to Prince Philip, and in that time has filled more newspaper and magazine column inches than anyone else. While she might not be a celebrity in today's conventional sense, she is the most photographed woman on the planet.

Andorra Ski Holidays 2008

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:00:00 MST

Ski travel organizers are still being criticized after being taken by surprise during the 2006/7 ski season as visitor numbers dropped for the first time in a decade, but Andorra has invested heavily for the 2007/8 season. Happily the snow arrived early this year, but Andorra has decided not to take any more chances with her ski slopes.

High Interest In Monaco Banks

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:30:00 MST

New York's Dow Jones and the FTSE in London are both jittery, but even with the economic slowdown financial institutions in European tax havens are attracting money at record levels despite outside pressure to open their books. But while the money flows in there's little chance of countries like Monaco and Andorra turning away new money.

Cheap Flights Hit 2008 Tax Turbulence

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:46:13 MST

New low cost airlines with low price flights have enabled millions more families to take a holiday in an overseas destination, and many European coastal resorts have developed to cater for the increase in tourists. The cost of a flight is almost certain to rise in 2008 as governments view the airlines as an unpaid tax raiser.

Majorca Wins Race For 2007 British Holidays

no@spam.com (Roger Munns) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:41:40 MST

Greece, Malta, Italy, Spain and the French holiday resorts battle it out each summer for the British holidaymaker's week or two abroad. This year the Spanish island of Majorca has attracted the most, with a combination of low costs, quality accommodation and the weather winning out. 2008 bookings have already started and the brochures are out...