It's easy to see how this town got its name: The La Manga Strip measures 21 km in length and 300 meters wide on average, which gives it the appearance of a "sleeve" of land when seen from the air. La Manga separates the Mediterranean Sea from Mar Menor.

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.

Lanzarote is a hot destination in more ways than one for this summer's holidays, and renting a villa is becoming increasing popular - relaxing and home comforts are two benefits...

Ever since the 1960's, when overseas travel became available to the masses, Spain and her islands have consistently been the favourite destination for Britons, Germans, Swedes and other Europeans. Even when longer haul destinations in Europe like Cyprus, Malta and Greece became possible, and later holidays in Florida and even more recently Australia became economically viable for more people, Spain has maintained her popularity.

Tenerife's holiday and hotels trade had a disappointing 2007, but are set to bounce back this year with new visitors.

The Spanish island of Menorca has long been regarded as the quietest of the three islands that make up the Spanish Balearics, but the holiday isle, much favoured by British and other European tourists, is set to steal the limelight for a while at least with the King's Cup for Classic Yachts.

Already Europe's number one destination for holidays, the island of Mallorca is pulling out all the stops to make 2008 a record year.

For those torn between a traditional hotel holiday in Tenerife and a villa holiday, a new Tenerife hotel has come up with both options...

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.

Twenty somethings from the UK and Germany are cash rich on holiday, and proving to be a welcome sight for hotels, clubs and restaurants on the Spanish Balearic Islands. The young singles with high disposable incomes often head for Ibiza for the island's clubs and nightlife, and they are quite happy to pay for it.