For years Majorca has been the jewel in the crown of Spanish tourism - successfully attracting Europeans, especially from Germany and the UK, but also further afield in recent years as Americans, Canadians, Russians and Australians have discovered for themselves that a holiday in Majorca isn't just plenty of sunshine and good beaches.

Traditionally, British families tend to prefer making holiday plans that include visits to the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands. Young adults making their own holiday plans this year without the accompaniment of their families are looking toward the Costa del Sol, Tenerife and Majorca.

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.

Cruising the world has long been a dream for many, but for the wealthy a ship called The World allows them to not only own part of a liner, but where the ports of call will be.

The variety of vacation options available in Spain is one of the many reasons to be one of the millions of visitors to vacation there in 2009. According to recent tourism reports, Spain has welcomed 3 percent more tourists in 2008 than in 2007. Between January and September 2009, 41.5 million tourists arrived in Spain.

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.

The soccer club Real Mallorca came close enough to taste Uefa victory this season. Even though they fell short of the championship title, Real Mallorca had a breakthrough season in 2008.

Mallorca attracts six million tourists a year, some for a week or two trdaitional holiday, but increasingly Mallorca is a must stop destination during Medietrranean cruises.

There's something new for holidaymakers heading to Majorca this year, and it's away from the beaches and nightlife - more suited for those looking for a peaceful holiday...

Despite facing fresh challenges every year from new and old competitors to take away market share, Spain increased her number of visitors in the first couple of months of 2007 for what could be a good year for a country that has been the favourite destination for Europeans for nearly fifty years.