The island of Cyprus is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, attracting nearly two and a half million tourists a year. Whether travelers are seeking a beach paradise, a glimpse into ancient cultures or a delicious dining experience, Cyprus offers interesting activities for everyone.

The annual battle between holiday resorts to attract visiting tourists and their wallets each summer is over, and it appears that the Spanish island of Majorca has won over the British market at least.

European ski resorts bounced back this year after a disastrous 2006/7 - helped by excellent snow falls from December to the close of the ski season mid April. Austria's best known ski resort Innsbruck is getting ready for 2008/9.

Take control of children by shutting the Xbox, Play Station, television, and music off. If you want to send them to their room, take all the toys away. "Stick to your guns," and don't back down if you are right.

Playing with a doll will develop many skills in your daughter. It brings mothers and daughters closer too.

If ever there's a ski season that needs good news it has to be this one, with the world's economy freezing quicker than the snow. And the ski slopes have opened early in both the US and Europe, bringing some cheer to the ski holidays industry.

From a million unsold holidays just a few weeks ago, travel agents in the UK have seen a sharp turnaround in their summer season fortunes, as Britons fed up with weeks of rain and the heaviest flooding in living memory ditch home holidays in favour of an overseas trip.

A village in the southwestern part of the island of Chios in Greece.

Regional airports in the UK continue to rise in popularity in the UK, and with regular problems at London's Heathrow the trend is likely to continue.

The ski season's upon us, and ski resorts in both the US and Canada are eagerly awaiting their skiing guests. With new investment even returning skiers should be happy with their 2009 ski holidays.