Tennis pro Roger Federer awed crowds at this year's Wimbledon to win his fifth men's finals, casting a ray of sunshine into a stadium nestled beneath gray and cloudy skies. The 2007 Championship matches saw invigorating and exciting plays made by names who have become household words across the globe, among them Rafael Nadal, his rival for the win.

Popular for beach holidays, a trip to Mallorca can be all sun, sea and sand. But the island also has terrific little villages like Deia, where the island's culture and history come together.

Spain is one of the world's leading destinations in the tourist industry, but there is much more to this country than just beaches and islands.

In times of an economic downturn that affects the holidays industry, it's worth remembering which destinations are likely to not just maintain their appeal but be able to invest for the future too.

The idea of golfing holidays is not a new one and in fact many destinations have built a healthy tourist trade providing for the needs of the golfer on vacation. Typically it was the resorts of southern Spain and Portugal that held all the cards when it came to attracting golfers but that may be changing with alternative destinations working hard to catch up.

Many holiday destinations want to stand out from the crowd as quality locations, and Mallorca is doing just that with some of their hotels being recognised for top industry awards.

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.

Cycling can be a great family experience - transfer that to the Mediterranean island of Majorca which has miles of safe cycle paths and you could have the perfect holiday!

The best part of a cruise in the Mediterranean are the Balearic Island stopovers. Mallorca is a favourite for passengers taking a day on land.

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Britain cycle away with no less than eight gold medals, and helped propel Britain to fourth in the medals table. Did this amazing victory have anything to do with their training in Majorca recently?