The popularity of Cyprus as a holiday destination is something we can expect to grow over the coming years Many European holiday makers who would have previously chosen an island like Tenerife or Majorca as their preference for a summer break are now considering Cyprus and with an increasing number of flight providers flying to one of the two main airports on the Island, it is now relatively easy to get there from most places in Europe

How about a holiday where all the family can go, any time of the year where you can relax enjoy great weather and come back a lot fitter both mentally and physically than when you left That’s the concept of Club La Santa on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Isles

To most people Malaga is the airport destination as a gateway to the Costa del Sol however Malaga, Capital of the Costa del Sol, is also a large important city itself and has many attractions that would reward a short stop over before you head off down the coast Since the opening of the Picasso museum in 2003 more and more tourists have been coming to Malaga to appreciate the citys’ cultural, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic climate

Gran Canaria is an Island of discovery through its history of being the crossroads of many cultures and its consistently mild climate Its location at the southern extremes of the European continent makes it a popular location for holiday visitors who use the myriad of available flights from the colder countries of Europe to enjoy warmer temperatures, particularly during the winter months

As summer changes to autumn, trees start to shed their leaves and daytime temperatures drop slightly, people fortunate enough to afford the time and cost turn their thoughts to a winter break The winter break has long been popular with residents of the colder European countries who are within a short flight to the resorts in southern Europe that remain relatively mild during the winter months

Choosing which of the Canary Islands to visit is a real dilemma for the winter break tourist All of the main seven islands, that are located just off the north African coastline, share similar climates, but the major differences lie in the way each of these islands has grown up and the level of urban development progression in each

Ibiza is a small island just 45kms wide and 25kms long, one of the Spanish Balearic Islands just 2hrs away from the UK on a cheap Thomas Cook flight It is an Island of contrast in its appeal as it makes an ideal relaxing destination for those wanting a quiet holiday on one of its 30 or more beaches yet it is also well known for being one of the hottest places in Europe for the club scene

Although the language is predominantly Spanish, Lanzarote, the fourth largest of the Canary Islands, is less than 100 miles off the coast of Africa to which it owes the benefits of its fine climate Just 60kms long and 20km wide Lanzarote enjoys a year round warm climate with daytime temperatures ranging between 21 deg and 28 deg and an annual rainfall of less than 6 inches making this an ideal destination for an off-season break using one of a number of with a cheap flight providers that service the destination

When asked what they think of as a traditional sports holiday many people would suggest a skiing trip to the Alps or a sailing holiday in the Mediterranean, but there are all kinds of other sports that attract thousands of enthusiasts to holiday destinations that are specifically setup to cater for the sport in question

To many Majorca represents an invasion of young people, loud resorts, bars and crowded beaches but although that does exist it is only in one corner of this beautiful island just for a short period each year On the rest of the island and for most of the year the picture is somewhat different