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.

Some people love nothing more than returning from holiday to tell their friends they saw someone famous on the same beach as them. Where are the stars likely to be for their 2009 holidays?

For young families the island of Menorca provides a great island escape, and Santo Tomas could be the perfect resort for a week or two's holiday...

Often overshadowed by her better known neighbour Majorca, Menorca hopes to see an increase in tourists this year with new flights cutting the cost of a holiday on the island.

Family holidays are great when a good location is chosen - and Binibeca in Menorca could be an ideal choice for a summer 2008 holiday.

Well known in Europe as a villa holidays destination, Menorca has just been recognised for three great hotels too.

Holidays are a big part of family life for many people - one of the few times when people can spend real time together, and choosing a good location is an important part of a successful holiday - Menorca could be the answer for Europeans this year.

Clubbers from around Europe, and especially from the UK, descend upon Ibiza in the summer months for a week - and sometimes two - of non stop partying. Ibiza runs second only to the UK's main cities of London, Manchester and Liverpool in terms of popularity for clubbers, and some of the Ibiza clubs are as well known as any in the UK.

In times of economic trouble, resorts and islands that rely on tourism need all the good news they can to weather the storms ahead. New and extra flights for Menorca's summer holidays is welcome news for the island...

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