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Those interested in heading to Spain for a Spanish property break could find Tenerife a good place to choose, as the island has been described as "more upmarket" than the other Canary Islands.

According to Jayne Nuttall, from the Travel Counsellors, Tenerife has more four or five-star or "deluxe" Spanish property than other destinations.

As well as this, Spanish property visitors who love to jet off to catch some winter sun could be interested to learn that the island has a "super" all-year-round climate.

Commenting on which areas of the island Brits often head to, Ms Nuttall said: "Costa Adeje is the most popular area for my clients as it is upmarket but still within reach of the bars, restaurants and the nightlife of Playa de las Americas. Tenerife also has a wide range of properties suitable for all budgets."

She went on to say that for British visitors, the time between October and March is the most popular period to head off to Tenerife for a Spanish property break.

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British holidaymakers make up the biggest proportion of travellers to the French ski resort of La Tania, which could interest those who own French property in the area.

According to charge de promotion at the Office de Tourisme de La Tania, Arnaud Favet, the reason why British people make up such a large chunk of the tourism market in the area is that many have chosen to settle in the resort - which could mean a high proportion of Brits own French property in the region.

"We have a big English community here with English tourists coming in every year. That’s our first market. Some English locals have been here ten years now and they have pubs, chalets and businesses there," he said.

According to figures published by Crystal Ski, France is still the most popular country for skiing, which could make purchasing a French property a good move for future investment.

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Those who own French property in Paris could be interested to hear that in 2010, a rise in business travel demand could see more people heading to the city.

According to travel management firm Egencia, those who travel for business are likely to take more trips next year - and many may be choosing to stay in French property in the "economic hub" of the French capital city.

UK vice-president and managing director for the firm Christophe Peymirat said: "What we have are the main economic hubs, like London, Paris, Frankfurt and Berlin, who will see a stronger demand, but the negotiability index will be lower."

Figures from Egencia showed that in 2010, both the average price of a travel ticket and the average daily room rate charged are set to rise in European cities popular with business travellers.

Such news could see those who own French property which they rent out able to charge higher room rates to business travellers using their accommodation service.

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More and more Brits are choosing to travel to France by train instead of air, it has been noted.

According to Rail Europe, instead of jetting off to their chosen French property destination, Brits are increasingly favouring rail travel to get to areas popular with winter sports fans.

Media relations manager at Rail Europe Amanda Monroe said: "Low-cost flights have lost their appeal. People don’t want the hassle of the long check-in, the extra costs of taking their skis and it costs more if you go with someone like Ryanair where everything is an added cost."

She noted that when travelling with skis, Brits may find it more convenient and cheaper to take the train, as they would not have to pay extra to travel with their equipment.

As winter approaches, Brits may be tempted to look into investing in French property in a winter sports resort.

Val d’Isere is an easy area to get to by train, Ms Monroe said, which could interest those looking at French property in the region.

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Those planning on taking a break to a French property this year could find a river cruise an ideal addition to their France getaway.

Writing for the Daily Mail, Chris Leadbeater said that over the last few years, river cruising has become a popular choice for holidaymakers as it does not involve the long-haul trips associated with ocean journeys and can still allow people to see many sights on their trip.

Commenting on where might be an ideal destination for such a break, he said "Europe is laced with great rivers, their flanks a colossal real-life cinema screen of major cities, historic attractions and rural beauty".

For those who want to check out French property such as castles, a trip down the River Loire could be ideal.

Mr Leadbeater noted that between Orleans and Angers, the river is "littered" with such French property, such as the Chateau de Chenonceau.

The castle was the first private chateau to be built in France.

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Property in Portugal has long been popular with British buyers, it has been noted - but at the moment, the country is the most popular place to buy for the "current wave" of investors.

According to overseas property expert Ray Withers: " Today’s buyers are favouring established markets closer to home because there is less risk associated with such purchases, especially in areas that are currently offering property at discounted or reduced prices."

Mr Withers said that the Algarve area of Portugal has always been popular with Brits and is also tempting those who may have previously considered buying property in Spain.

Commenting on the type of investor who might be interested in buying Portugal property, the sector commentator said that the purchases are mainly coming from older buyers who have the cash to buy a Portugal property outright.

According to Property Abroad, Portugal is the most popular place for British investors to buy as it is an established location for such purchases.

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French First Lady Carla Bruni is taking a long holiday at a French property belonging to her mother, reports have said.

According to sources, the wife of French president Nicholas Sarkozy is not set to have any official engagements for a month while she stays at her mother’s French property on the Riviera.

"While President Sarkozy is visiting her regularly - using a private jet to commute from Paris - she is not taking part in any activities involving the government, her charities or her pop music career," noted the Telegraph.

However, the French property trip has seen Ms Bruni become the subject of rumours over an alleged pregnancy, fuelled by the comments of a friend of the couple, French businessman Jacques Seguela.

Earlier this month, Mr Seguela claimed that "like any young couple", the president and his wife are keen to have chidlren.

The pair first met at a dinner party hosted by Mr Seguela and married three months later.

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An Italian property that was the childhood home of French First Lady Carla Bruni has gone on the market, which could interest those looking to invest in Italy property.

Reuters Life reported that the historic castle, which is in the hills to the north-east of the city of Turin, is on the market for $25 million (£15.18 million) and is the place where Ms Bruni spent much of her early life.

The family lived at the 21,000 square foot Castello di Castagneto Po before moving to Paris, France, in the 1970s, the source noted.

According to the news source, the castle is "surrounded by some 175 acres replete with vegetable gardens, orchards, flowering terraces, ancient greenhouses, a caretaker’s house and a farm building".

Meanwhile, Ms Bruni has recently been seen enjoying a month-long holiday to a French Riviera property belonging to her mother, as she takes time off from her official engagements schedule.

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The introduction of an identity card scheme could prove beneficial to those who holiday within Europe, it has been claimed.

According to Sean Tipton, spokesman for ABTA - The Travel Association, identity cards could be used for travel to the EU and would remove the need for a passport for such breaks, which could be of interest to those who own either a Spanish property or a French property.

"If you look at it, when we go abroad the majority of our holidays are within the EU," said Mr Tipton.

He also pointed out that to travel within the EU, British people do not "strictly need" a passport, which those who own overseas property may already know.

His comments followed claims from the government that scrapping the identity cards scheme would not help to save cash, as the initiative will be "self-financing".

However, the Conservative party said that this statement was based on the idea that huge amounts of people would buy the card.

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The average price of a home in the US is continuing to rise, new figures have shown, which could be of interest to those who own Florida property or are considering investing in the state.

According to Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller figures, house prices in the US increased by 1.3 per cent in August.

However, house prices in the country are still 10.6 per cent below the level which they were in 2008, which could still imply that there are Florida property bargains to be had.

Commenting on the figures, Annette Reeve, director at Mayfair International Realty said: "The overwhelming feeling from agents and the public - both American-based and Brits going to the States - is that the bottom has probably been hit and they are starting to go up the other side again and that it is a good time to buy."

Those interested in buying Florida property could find that now is a good time to make the move into US property.

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