Majorca News
Eta blamed for bombs targeting tourists in Mallorca
Devices explode in restaurant and central square as police defuse third after coded warnings phoned in
The Guardian - 09-Aug-2009
Two small bombs blamed on the Basque separatist group Eta exploded today on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca, causing no injuries.The blasts occurred just over a week after Eta killed two police officers in Mallorca, in attacks aimed at striking fear among tourists at the height of the summer holiday season.. Read on...
Spanish police hunt six Eta suspects
Tourists in Spain told to be vigilant as police scour country for further two possible car bombs planted by Basque separatists
guardian.co.uk - 31-Jul-2009
Holidaymakers in Spain were told today to be on the lookout for half a dozen members of the violent Basque separatist group Eta as police scoured the country for a further two possible car bombs.A countrywide hunt was launched as police published photographs of six named suspects, four men and two women in their early to mid-20s, thought to belong to Eta cells that planted bombs in Spain this week.. Read on...
Car-hire credit crunch drives up costs for holidaymakers in Spain
The top destination for Britons is under a cloud as recession-hit rental companies cut back on vehicles and charges rocket. Lisa Bachelor reports on how the cash and cars ran out
The Observer - 19-Jul-2009
A shortage of hire cars in Spain is leading to inflated costs for holidaymakers and a complete lack of available vehicles in the worst cases.Popular holiday destinations such as Alicante, Málaga and Murcia have been particularly badly hit as hire companies reduce fleet sizes to trim operating costs in the face of recession.. Read on...
Autumn in the Med
Once August is over, the shores of the Mediterranean offer warm seas, gentle heat and a calmer vibe. So if you are craving some sun after the washout summer at home, follow Nicola Iseard's tips for a mellow short-haul break
The Observer - 23-Aug-2009
Corsica The French adore Corsica, so in August the beaches are rammed, restaurants fully-booked, prices sky high and the locals prone to exhibiting the worst of their legendary prickly temperament. Come September, the French return to the mainland, and the island lets out a collective sigh of relief.. Read on...
Late offers for half term
Find days out, UK breaks and last-minute holidays abroad in our round up of the latest travel deals
guardian.co.uk - 09-Oct-2009
UK days out Juice: NewcastleGateshead's festival for children and young peopleA free weekend of extreme sports at Xperience'09, film-making, pumpkin-carving and a Beetlejuice family art workshop are just some of the 40 events at this festival for under-18s.. Read on...
And if you are desperate for a last-minute deal...
Summer 2009 is a great year for grabbing a bargain as tour firms try to tempt us away on holiday in spite of the credit crunch. Nicola Iseard picks the best offers
The Observer - 21-Jun-2009
La Ventana, Ibiza, SpainVillas don't get much better than this. High on a clifftop near the village of Siesta, this secluded whitewashed villa is a stunning hideaway. It sleeps up to four and has a hexagonal pool and dazzling sea views.. Read on...
Official warning to boozy Brits abroad
Foreign Office launches 'stay safe' campaign to clean up image of young hell-raisers
The Observer - 19-Jul-2009
A campaign urging holidaymakers to drink sensibly and keep out of trouble has been launched across the Mediterranean in the hope of improving the poor image of the British abroad.Hotels and bars in destinations such as Mallorca, Turkey and Crete are stockpiling leaflets, cards and posters produced by the Foreign Office that entreat tourists to "know their limits".. Read on...
Should you go topless – or not?
The French are putting their bikini tops back on – so should we follow suit? And how comfortable do you feel about semi-nudity anyway?
The Guardian - 23-Jul-2009
The following correction was printed in the Guardian's Corrections and clarifications column, Saturday 25 July 2009In the article below we mentioned the French tradition of going topless. Taking a light-hearted stab at Latin, we went on to voice the suspicion that this "cultural more" conveniently allowed French practitioners to look sophisticated and simultaneously acquire an all-over tan.. Read on...
Sustainable travel in the Mediterranean
Beyond the big hotels and smart resorts, the Mediterranean offers a huge range of more sustainable - and more interesting - experiences, from sharing lunch with shepherds to helping save endangered wildlife. Here the authors of Clean Breaks, a new Rough Guide, pick their favourites
The Observer - 02-Aug-2009
1. Taste Mongolia in Andalucía – SpainIt's one thing to plonk a yurt at the bottom of a field and call it luxury camping, quite another to buy a private meadow in Andalucia, import yurts from Mongolia and Afghanistan, drill a well, install an outdoor swimming pool, and run it all off-grid.. Read on...
Boutique winter sun
The words 'winter sun' can conjure up the kind of big, glitzy resort hotels beloved of Michael Winner, but there is another way. Here are 20 small but beautiful hideaways
The Observer - 29-Nov-2009
Beach1. Uxue Casa Hotel Trancoso – BrazilThe term "rustic luxury" could have been created for Uxua: nine wooden casas set among lush gardens in the village of Trancoso. The houses have wooden floors, four-poster beds and Portuguese antiques – presented in a style you'd expect from a property created by Wilbert Das, creative director of Diesel.. Read on...
A Year in Provence, 20 years on
When Peter Mayle moved to rural France, he intended to write a novel – not a bestselling memoir. Two decades and several imitations later, he is still living the dream
The Guardian - 11-Jan-2010
Its only mention on publication in 1989 was a brief aside in Campaign. And that was more a nod to Peter Mayle's former career as creative director of advertising agency BBDO. The trade magazine even managed to get the basics wrong, calling his new book a novel.. Read on...
Greentraveller.co.uk relaunches
Award-winning green travel forum and blog, has relaunched with new trip-planning and booking tools
guardian.co.uk - 01-Feb-2010
Greentraveller.co.uk, the award-winning green travel forum and blog, has relaunched with new trip-planning and booking tools and an exclusive focus on holidays you can reach without flying. Environmentally aware travellers can now browse 150 hand-picked low-impact holidays from cycling in Brittany to dog-sledding in Sweden, plus a directory of green places to stay and information on planning over 50 European journeys by train.. Read on...