Cyprus is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and north of Egypt. The Limassol Marina is one of two large marinas soon to be under construction in Cyprus. The Peyia municipality, more specifically Coral Bay, will be home to the new Coral Bay Marina.

Seven major islands comprise the Canary Islands. One minor island and several islets add to the appeal of the area. Los Cristianos has undergone several renovations and improvements to increase its appeal to tourists.

When about 2,000 British children were asked about their family's vacation habits, 57 percent more said they vacationed in Spain than any other part of the world. Every city and town has its own story to tell and children often learn much more effectively when they can see things first-hand.

Winter is nearly here and skiers and winter-sports enthusiasts around the globe ramp up for the upcoming ski season. The 2009 ski season is expected to be busier than the 2008 season, despite economic worries. Ski resorts around the world offer discount ski packages for large groups and families.

Scandanavians are increasingly leaving their harsh winters behind for a sunshine break...and Lanzarote is increasingly their destination of choice for a winter holiday.

With holiday companies going bust and the economy slowing down, Malta has surprised many by increase the number of holidaymakers who have visited in 2008.

Planning the perfect island vacation can be a daunting task, especially when children are involved. Majorca's beaches are some of the highest ranking beaches in the world. Eighty beaches and lots of clubs make Ibiza the central hub of excitement for party-lovers.

Resort owners and their marketing teams have created a bit of competition among the world's ski resorts. The first competition of the year is quickly becoming one to see who is ready to open first. Which North American ski resort was the first to open for the 2008-2009 ski season?

It's gloom and doom in Europe as the economies of the leading countries - the UK and Germany - falter, and warnings abound of two more years of austerity. But many people are throwing caution to the wind and booking winter holidays in two of Europe's favourite holiday islands.

British holidaymakers are getting quite a reputation in Europe for drunken and violent behaviour. This summer two women tried to open a plane door at 30,000 feet to get some fresh air...