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“Despite a difficult economic climate worldwide, we feel quite positive about the new season”, says the hotel manager.

The Improbables, the only Mongolia Charity Rally 2012 team to depart from Madrid and also the only team to depart one month ahead of schedule is currently preparing their land voyage from Spain’s capital to the capital of Mongolia.

As of February 1st, the low-cost accommodation expert runs a permanent UK base in Covent Garden. London is the company’s third office location alongside its Barcelona headquarters and the New York City office, which was opened in October 2011.

At last a service launches that allows every day holiday makers to Marbella to eat, drink, party and shop at the same locations as their favourite celebrities but with exclusive offers and deals. Party like a celebrity but save money at top venues.

Provisional 2011 data shows air traffic for Palma at 22,726,459 passengers, a 7.6% increase on 2010. With Mallorca on a high, Palma this month launched a public-private “Palma 365” campaign to encourage year-round tourism to this Balearic city.

Spain’s Institute of Tourism Studies (IET) has recently revealed that almost one fifth of the 32.2 million passengers who chose to fly to Spain with low-cost airlines between January and October this year landed in Mallorca’s capital - Palma.

It is a pleasure to announce the appointment of Yago González Aguilar as Golf Director at the Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa, effective the 1st of August 2011.

July sees the 25th anniversary of one of Mallorca’s most prestigious marinas, Puerto Portals. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with its notable Mediterranean counterparts, Puerto Portals has been key to putting the Balearic Island on the yachting map.

Malagaweb.com, a site that offers quality guides for tourists to better plan their vacation, just launched a section for car hire at Malaga airport in 3 languages, English, German and Spanish.

Car Hire Malaga, the Spanish car hire specialist has announced the launch of a new reduced price offer for a car hired from their website malagaairportcarhire.com for limited time and certain car groups.

The Cueva de Nerja which offers an exceptional setting of beauty and acoustics, welcomes the 53rd International Festival of Music and Dance with Flamenco and classical music.

Fuerte Conil-Costa de la Luz Hotel takes part in the long-established “Ruta del Atún de Almadraba (Route of Tuna from Trap Nets) from May 25th to June 10th. Different bars, restaurants and hotels will be involved to promote local gastronomy.

This May Ryanair commenced six new routes from Palma de Mallorca Airport including Cologne, Rome Ciampino, Porto, Malmo and Smaland Sweden and Groningen in the Netherlands. Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty believes this makes perfect sense.

Whilst the “party” may be over in some parts of Spain with dipping house prices, a rise in the cost of living and an unfavourable exchange rate forcing many expat Brits to return to the UK, in Mallorca the British population just keeps growing.

In a series of short surveys conducted by Almerimar Life, the expat blog & online community, holiday property owners were asked their opinion on a number of current issues relating to Spain, & how they were effecting their property income in 2012.

“Despite a difficult economic climate worldwide, we feel quite positive about the new season”, says the hotel manager.

"Málaga? What's there?" How many times have those words been uttered? Kay Farrell, the owner of Malaga Bike Tours once said those words herself. However, just one day trip to Malaga in 2003 was enough to convert her into an ambassador of Malaga!

Worldwide Holiday Rentals specialists Campaya have recently added a Spanish language version of their site (www.campaya.es) to the range of sites they have on offer.

A school of Spanish language situated in the heart of Valencia releases a series of new videos about sport and free time activities

Students of Spanish language decide in favour of a low-priced alternative to Spanish host family

New edition of marbella 4 days walking sponsored by Grupo Fuerte Hoteles, Fuerte hotels and appartments

Once again Fuerte Estepona hotel will serve as headquarters for the staff of this prestigious golf tournament.

There is a surprise entry into the World’s Best Real Estate Markets 2012 – Murcia, Spain. Created by International Living, the index looks at value for money, appreciation potential, costs, and believes Murcia will make you money in 2012.

The recent recession and ongoing financial crisis around the world have brought mixed blessing to the holiday home owner looking to rent out their property.

Migoa now offers its services to professional managers. Each manager with a professional license who manages more than 10 homes may place these holiday rental properties free of charge on Migoa.

Having polled its staff and analysed recent web traffic, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is able to reveal its “Top 20” homes. It takes something special to really shine in this portfolio so we explain what and how they made the Top 20.

The most important online travel portal in Germany recognized the Fuerte Conil-Costa Luz Spa as the best hotel in the area

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other National Holiday, and has officially been rates as one of the Top 7 parties in the World!

Five cities regularly top most lists of great cities to enjoy a mini break at Easter, but how do the prices compare for a self catering holiday home apartment?

This morning Proyectos Emblematicos Murcianos SA (PREMURSA), the promoter behind Murcia’s Paramount Theme Park and LifeStyle Centre, signed the contract to complete the purchase of two-thirds of the land earmarked for the project.

We have taken three similar properties, private villas offering similar facilities and amenities and within comparable distances from the airport, beach, shopping and golf courses to show you what you can get for your money this Easter.

Norwegian students of Spanish language discover the fabulous city of Valencia and the Spanish culture

Estudiantes noruegos de español descubren la fascinante ciudad de Valencia y la cultura española

Students of Spanish language from Germany spend a week full of lessons, cultural and sport activities

Your one stop website for all things related to the island of Ibiza Spain. The website provides visitors with an extensive directory of luxury villas available for rent in Ibiza along with an abundance of local information for vacationers.

Friendly Rentals now offers holiday apartments in Malaga, Seville, Granada and Cadiz, the most popular destinations in Andalusia.

The Improbables, the only Mongolia Charity Rally 2012 team to depart from Madrid and also the only team to depart one month ahead of schedule is currently preparing their land voyage from Spain’s capital to the capital of Mongolia.

Optimism, if not romance, is high amongst holiday property owners this Valentine’s Day this year as many are expecting increased bookings on 2011, although the majority are not providing any romantic gifts with bookings this year.

As of February 1st, the low-cost accommodation expert runs a permanent UK base in Covent Garden. London is the company’s third office location alongside its Barcelona headquarters and the New York City office, which was opened in October 2011.

Reasons to be optimistic it seems for holiday property rental owners according to a recent survey. 48% thought their rental business would remain the same, 25% thought that it would improve and 22% thought they would lose clients.

At last a service launches that allows every day holiday makers to Marbella to eat, drink, party and shop at the same locations as their favourite celebrities but with exclusive offers and deals. Party like a celebrity but save money at top venues.

Provisional 2011 data shows air traffic for Palma at 22,726,459 passengers, a 7.6% increase on 2010. With Mallorca on a high, Palma this month launched a public-private “Palma 365” campaign to encourage year-round tourism to this Balearic city.

A recent survey of Campaya clients showed that expectations remained high for 2012 amongst vacation home owners in the property rental market, and as far as America is concerned.

The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2011has a category called Affinity for Travel & Tourism which looks at a number of factors including the attitude of the population towards foreign visitors and how open to tourism the country is. .

According to the EFE News Agency, Palma, 11th January: The Balearic Islands led Spanish car rentals for 2011.

How to solve the problem about where to park your car if you are planning to travel by plane from Valencia airport.

At a press conference on 23 Dec the Mayor of Alhama de Murcia said “there is no going back for the Paramount-branded Park”, “there are investors”. Local estate agent Mercers believes these reassuring words will silence the Paramount doubters.

When we go on holidays by air plane we always have the inconvenience that we don´t know where to leave our car during the period that we are out, because we normally use the car only to get to the airport and to go back home.

Spain’s Institute of Tourism Studies (IET) has recently revealed that almost one fifth of the 32.2 million passengers who chose to fly to Spain with low-cost airlines between January and October this year landed in Mallorca’s capital - Palma.

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Los dos establecimientos triunfan en las tres categorías del certamen

With the increased demand for accommodation, resulting from the opening of Corvera Airport, Corvera Services, , have launched a new rental website offering the largest selection of rental accommodation catering for both holiday and residential needs

El empresario web M.Fontaine ha dado a conocer hoy el lanzamiento de una nueva página web que ayudará a los compradores españoles a navegar por el cada vez más popular, pero, a veces, confuso mundo de las “experiencias Ferrari”.

El hotel San José Sabana, de 98 habitaciones, es el primer establecimiento TRYP by Wyndham en Centroamérica y está situado a sólo unos minutos del centro de San José, la capital de Costa Rica.

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Tras su paso por EE.UU. y Francia, Miguel Ángel Yus vuelve a mostrar su obra en su Zaragoza natal. La amplia exposición, que abarca cinco salas del hotel TRYP Zaragoza, contará con la presencia del artista el día de su inauguración

Stephen Dight, Managing Director of Mallorca Sotheby's International Realty, reflects on 2011 and looks forward to 2012:

Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa has completed the renovation of the fine dining restaurant El Olivar, the hotel bar and lobby furniture.

The private and secluded hills of Andalucia, Spain are home to Shanti-Som, the new luxury wellbeing retreat specialising in tailored yoga and detox programmes.

VW campers have been loved by many for over 60 years and continue to be very popular all over the world. Why not take a holiday to Spain and use VW camper hire to enjoy the sights.