Not since the days of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe has the world of tennis been as exciting as it is today, as Rafa Nadal from Spain's Balearic Islands and Switzerland's Roger Federer make the game watchable to a mass audience again.

Vacations are already being planned for next year, and as winter draws in it's something for families to look forward to as they try to get through the economic gloom.

Spain is known by millions as the ideal holiday destination. But this year there's going to be a big drop in the number of visitors...

As winter closes in it's not just the birds flying south - Scots are taking winter holidays and escaping to the sun in record numbers.

Despite the gloomy outlook, Spain still has a lot to offer to visitors, especially in the Balearic Islands. A mainstay of Spanish tourism, these islands offer an amazing climate, with roughly 300 days of sunshine.

Spain has many fine golf courses, and while Menorca only has one it's offering golfers a good deal to play in the early evening in the peak summer months when day time golf can be just too hot.

With over a mile of the best coastline in Menorca, no matter how many tourists flock to Son Bou there's alays space for one more beach towel!

If you're wondering where to head for for a family holiday this summer, the resort of Santo Tomas on the island of Menorca could be a good choice.

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

The Balearic Islands are located in the western Mediterranean Sea near the coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Ciutadella, former capital city of Menorca, has been known by many names throughout history.