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As we become more and more of a global society, the United States may no longer lead the way in attracting immigrants – Spain has too experienced notable growth in recent years, thanks in large part to immigration.
Some of this growth can be attributed to illegal entries. However, Spain’s immigration reforms of the late 1990s [...]
Filming in Malta began in the 1970s. One of the earliest movies filmed in Malta is “Orca: Killer Whale.” The 1977 film starred Richard Harris as Captain Nolan and Charlotte Rampling as Rachel Bedford. The movie brought attention to the plight of the killer whale and introduced movie viewers to the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and [...]
Bad weather conditions keep people off the beaches while on holiday, but there is always the hotel pool, right?
Wrong.
Villas with pools are typically a nice retreat for the British and Germans on holiday in Majorca – however, a recent test of pools at local villas and resorts in Majorca showed that one-fourth of [...]
The Mediterranean island of Menorca was the life-long home of one of the oldest people in the world. The man who passed away recently at 114 years of age advised regular physical activity, a mild climate and a healthy, Mediterranean diet.
The man and his family tended a family orchard. He was still cycling to [...]
The French Alps are home to some of the most well-known and well-travelled ski resorts in Europe.
Throughout the winter months, France’s more than 100 ski resorts are often filled to near capacity with skiers from around the globe.
The French Alps, Pyrenees Mountains and Vosges offer a wide range of ski possibilities for beginners [...]
In 2007, the Maltese community eagerly greeted the first-ever Valletta Boat Show. A boat show on the water had not taken place in the area in quite some time. Boat enthusiasts from far and wide came to experience the exceptional surroundings and beautiful boats. Demand for exhibitor space, coupled with an unexpected turnout of [...]
For some people, a successful vacation is defined by how many hours one can spend lounging about on a beach. And then there are skiers. For people who like to hit the slopes, a holiday isn’t a holiday unless you watch the world shush by in a flurry of fresh snow. One of the world’s [...]
Crystal blue waters, miles of open Mediterranean Sea and a year-round tropical climate are just a few reasons sailing is so popular in the Balearic Islands. Mallorca hosts several sailing competitions throughout the year.
Some of the most popular regattas in the world take place in the Mediterranean. The 49er European Championship Madrid 2016 is held [...]
Would you like a change from the Caribbean Calypso or the Hawaiian Hula?
You can always try the Spanish Flamenco. With tourism numbers up in Spain in recent years, many continue to do just that.
Visits to Spain increased in 2006 and 2007 over previous years and the forecast is for continued growth. What is spurring [...]
Tenerife, a Canary Island off the coast of Africa, is paving the path of using alternative energy sources in the future.
Global warming is having an impact on the world now and it is only expected to worsen. Fuel prices are soaring, and that is causing the price of everything to go up.
In an [...]