Mark Bartley's Articles in Air Travel

  • Walking In Mallorca And Menorca
    Walkers and hikers look for interesting terrain, scenic views and pleasant weather. In Britain the first two are easy to find while the weather problem is always an issue. Taking a short flight to somewhere in southern Europe can quickly resolve the weather conundrum and walking in the Balearic Islands is now a very popular pastime.
  • Summertime In Paphos
    Planning a summer holiday is often done long in advance of the departure date, when great weather can easily become the main priority. Selecting a summer holiday during the cold winter months, when temperatures are low and rain a frequent visitor, makes many people yearn for warm sunny days and that's why places like Cyprus, Turkey and other Mediterranean resorts remain popular. As the holiday gets closer though, the weather at home is not perhaps so inclement and many wonder if their chosen resort will have more to offer than just sun and sand.
  • Greek Island Summer
    Greece seems to have some significant economic problems to overcome at the moment and, for a country whose main industries are shipping, manufacturing and tourism, the coming season will prove a challenge for those involved in the travel trade.
  • The Algarve Where The Sun Meets The Sea
    As one of Portugal's busiest holiday destinations for year round good weather and fantastic resorts, the Algarve coast has a stylish and beautiful appeal for visitors from around the world. Algarve holidays are particularly good for sports enthusiasts, with activities ranging from top class golfing to stunning locations for wind and water sports.
  • All About Malta
    For water sports fans, Malta offers an ideal base for an action packed trip for professionals and amateurs alike. With ideal weather conditions all year round and some very good luxury accommodation, this Mediterranean island offers a scenic coastline, plenty of culture and great food. Holidays in Malta offer style with recreation, and an extensive range of sporting activities on or off the water. For holidaymakers seeking luxury accommodation, the villas available for hire in Malta are some of the most stylish and elegant in the Mediterranean, combining the real feel of a Malta home with excellent modern facilities.
  • Menorca Guide
    Getting to the beach to relax or do your favourite pastime is one the main reasons why millions holiday in the Mediterranean. An understated yet fabulously action-packed option is Menorca, and with many Menorca villas in which to stay, this beautiful and interesting island is a sunny, enjoyable destination at all times of the year.
  • Turkey Aims for Tourism Gold
    An unexpected and fortunate series of events has put Turkey in an enviable position in the tourism market and the situation is one the country's travel industry is determined to make the best of.
  • Tenerife All Year Round
    There is not really a holiday season On Tenerife, as the island is one of only a few places in the world that is a true year-round attraction for visitors. The main reason for this is its location as one of the most southerly parts of Europe. The island belongs to Spain, yet is situated almost 800 miles from its national parent, off the northern coasts of the African continent.
  • Corfu - A Walkers Delight
    Long before the resorts of southern Spain, the villages in the south of France or the islands of The Canaries became favourite destinations for those seeking a place in the sun, Corfu was already a home for a sizable community of Brits. They enjoy the lifestyle of sunshine, mild winters and a more relaxed pace of life and have access to some of the most intersting walking country in Greece.
  • Take A Break In Turkey
    A rich and varied country with centuries of history and a contemporary present day culture, Turkey's appeal reaches across the world. Straddling the 'East' and the 'West', Turkey's attraction sees a mix of visitors seeking the stylish, artistic and scenic delights of this diverse and vibrant country.
  • The Beauty Of Corfu
    With the wonder of Greek mythology and surprisingly beautiful countryside and coastlines, Corfu can be a stylishly enlightening location to visit. With pleasant weather all year round, and some high quality class places to stay, Corfu has an unexpectedly varied range of things to do and sights to see.
  • Guide To Malta
    The clear azure waters of the Mediterranean envelop one of Europe's smallest and historically rich countries, the archipelago of Malta. Regarded as a top class holiday location for travellers looking for under-stated luxury and stylish adventure, there are plenty of wonderful places to explore and plenty of quality accommodation choices.
  • Resorts In Northern Mallorca
    Mallorca's development as a tourist destination doesn't go back that many years. In fact only in late fifties was the main airport on the island transformed from a training and military facility into a commercial operation, together with big plans to make it a much larger public operation. Fifty years later and the Son Sant Joan airport, just to the east of Palma, is now an international airport and one of the largest in Spain.
  • A Holiday To Remember In Turkey
    If you won't settle for second best and want to make the most of your summer holidays with a stylish, 5 Star break then why not consider the unmatched hospitality, the warmth and welcome afforded by beautiful Turkey? A magical land where east meets west it's little wonder that so many visitors fall so deeply in love with this most charming, historic and hospitable of countries that they return year after year after year.
  • Capital In Majorca
    Set in a region of mountains, Mediterranean farms, forests and quiet villages, the Majorcan capital Palma is a charming main centre of this popular Balearic Island. For Mediterranean sunshine, superb beaches and easy access to the Majorcan mountains and countryside, Palma is an ideal base to explore both the city and the rest of the island.
  • Mallorca – An Insiders Guide
    With mountain ranges, beaches, vast nature reserves and a large and beautiful coastline, Mallorca is liked for its great climate, seaside resorts and Balearic charm. There are some really good villas in Mallorca, from which to explore this varied and sometimes contrasting Mediterranean island.
  • Discovering Majorca
    With superb weather througout the year, a wealth of sandy beaches, quality restaurants and some of the best scenery in the Mediterranean, with popular and stylish Majorcan hotels offering service and comfort, the discerning traveller can discover the island's rich history and culture. A visit any time of the year is always a refreshingly luxurious experience.
  • Larnaca And The East Of Cyprus
    The advice from the pop band The Village People was for young men to "Go West", but for anyone visiting Cyprus this summer then perhaps heading the other way would provide a nice alternative. That's because, for tourists, Cyprus has a wealth of choices and both the west and east coasts provide a number of attractive beach resorts that can satisfy even the most demanding travellers.
  • Paphos A City Of Sun And Luxury
    The historical city of Paphos is situated in the west of Cyprus. With warm and sunny weather common at any time of year, Paphos is a fascinating destination where you can rest and relax in style and enjoy the city's history, beaches and culture and leave the crowds behind.
  • Cyprus – The Insider's Guide To An Island Of Beauty And History
    From a great climate to tasty cuisine and rich local culture , the island of Cyprus offers the discerning visitor a wealth of entertainment, exotic cuisine and beautiful surroundings. With some stylish places to stay, never has there been a better time to experience the delights of Cyprus.
  • A Guide To The Real Menorca
    A vacation in Menorca – one of Spain's Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean – is a perfect mix of good weather, abundant history, culture, nature and amazing scenery.
  • Canary Islands High Altitude
    When tourists spend time in the Canaries, they stick to the areas that attracted them there in the first places, namely the beaches. But each of the islands has areas of higher altitude further inland that owe their origins to the volcanoes that created the islands millions of years ago.
  • Menora Or Mallorca
    The island of Menorca (or Minorca) may always have to live in the shadow of its larger, more established, neighbour Mallorca (or Majorca) but this reputation is hardly deserved. Menorca may have a name that implies it is smaller and not quite as interesting as its close neighbour, but it has its own charm and could be more suited to a certain type of tourist.
  • Beaches or Mountains This Christmas
    For people who prefer not to remain at home over the Christmas holiday period there are plenty of choices of where to fly to and enjoy a different holiday break. If you prefer the thought of a snowy Christmas then this year looks like it may be one of the best as many places are expecting snow this Christmas, while warm weather fans also have a wealth of choices.
  • Winter Holiday Festive Food
    Christmas is a period of tradition and food plays an important part in many country's Christmases. Spain, Holland, Germany and the UK can all list various items of cuisine that only appear on the shop shelves at this time of year. Here are a few of the more interesting examples.
  • Malta for Summer And Winter Sun
    Malta is the largest of a group of three islands, with Gozo and Comino being the other two, situated in the middle of the Mediterranean between Africa and Italy. It is a preferred winter break destination for European tourists.


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