The Pyrenees offers lower prices for French property seekers than the Alps, it has been stated.A feature in the Daily Telegraph notes that the French tend to concentrate on the Alpine region when it comes to mountains, leaving less demand for properties in the southerly region that borders with Spain and Andorra.Property owner in the [...]
Spain is aiming to attract more young people as part of its tourist marketing strategy, something that may impact on the Spanish property market.Discussing the holiday industry in the country, director of commercial operations at Co-operative Travel Shaun Hinds said Spain's tourism chiefs are embarking on new strategies, having seen that other destinations such as [...]
Late April and early May sees the annual International Tiber Canoe Descent taking place, something that may interest Italy property buyers keen on watersports.The Discesa del Tevere event lasts from April 24th to May 2nd and sees the canoeists take on long stretches of the river as they make their way downstream from Citta' di [...]
A new air service to the Canary Islands has been announced by budget carrier Jet2.com.The low-cost airline has announced the commencement of a new route from Belfast to Tenerife, which will start from October 30th and fly every Friday.Prices start at £68.99 and boss of the firm Philip Meeson said he was sure this will [...]
Fort Myers hosts its annual Taste of the Beach festival on June 7th 2009.Held at the city's beach, the event sees over 20 local restaurants dishing up a range of delicacies, with the emphasis being on seafood, something Fort Myers property seekers may enjoy.With plenty of live entertainment and activities to add fun to the [...]
New York remains an outstanding visitor destination, it has been stated.In a feature on the city, the Daily Telegraph advised that a visit there is "still worth it", despite the lower value of the pound against the dollar.The paper recommends a range of activities that visitors can enjoy at reasonable cost, including eating out, a [...]
Algarve property finders can pick up plenty of bargains in golf resort areas, it has been stated.The region has seen recent price falls and many developers are willing to enter negotiations over the cost of property, the Times reports.Another good prospect for cheaper Algarve property is inland to the north of the A22, according to [...]
The Orlando Cabaret Festival is to take place from May 1st-17th 2009, the seventh annual event of its kind.Orlando property seekers and others can enjoy the music both in the evenings and in special lunchtime performances designed for those who are working, all held at the Mad Cow theatre.Artists involved include Andrea Marcovicci, described by [...]
A major clean-up of the waters around the Costa del Sol has been announced, which may be good news for those seeking Costa del Sol property.Luciano Alonso, the regional councillor for tourism in Andalucia, has revealed that 25 boats will be involved in a three-year project that will concentrate on dispersing pollution such as surface [...]
It is still possible to find a French property for less than £150,000, it has been reported.A number of British sellers have agreed to make their second homes available at a discount cost, meaning there are plenty of bargains around, the Times reports.Dordogne-based estate agent Joanna Leggett of Leggett Immobilier told the paper: "Old holiday [...]