Three sets of eyes take turns shifting back and forth as sweat beads off the brows above them. The three men nervously glance back and forth, waiting for someone to make that fateful first move.

Strikes in Spain over the rising cost of fuel has hit the country's holiday resorts - but many tourists booked their trips months before they knew of industrial action.

As one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, Menorca has a large array of luxury accommodation. Hotels with ratings ranging from one star to five star play host to millions of tourists per year in Menorca and the neighbouring island of Majorca.

A recent survey by the Cooperative Bank reveals extensive summer holiday plans despite poor economic conditions. British families are planning summertime family holidays with their financial budget in mind. More importantly, they are planning their holiday with the family in mind.

Playing golf in Majorca is a great way to explore the Island as well as enjoying your passion….there are over a dozen courses on the Island which is less than 2hrs flying time on cheap flights to Palma.

Property prices are dropping everywhere it would seem. But some places are still doing quite well, often they are islands where land is at a premium.

Local governments of high-tourist destinations are taking matters of environmental protection into their own hands. To maintain sustainable tourism in the Balearic Islands, Mallorca promotes a campaign that endorses environmental protection. Similar campaigns exist in the Caribbean.

After a wash out summer Irish holidaymakers are planning their 2008 trips early, and many are choosing off the beaten track locations.

Majorca is renowned for beach holidays, and is a favourite among Europeans for a summer holiday. But more tourists are beginning to appreciate the heart and sould of Majorca, in the island's rural communities.

It's going to be a difficult year for Spanish tourism - but an opinion poll might remind holidaymakers just why Spain is so popular.