Story lovers everywhere are preparing to celebrate their favourite authors on the 20th anniversary of World Book Day. Children across the UK will go to school dressed as beloved characters, whilst events up and down the country highlight the pleasure of reading. One distinguished author, that will no doubt be remembered in the festivities is Dame […]
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Look to beautiful Mallorca for inspiration this World Book Day, just as Dame Agatha Christie did..
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Taylor Wimpey España celebrates double operating profit for 2016 as Spanish market continues to soar
Leading UK homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey has released end of year results for 2016 that highlight the significant progress being made by Taylor Wimpey España in the Spanish property market. The most recent figures show Taylor Wimpey España delivered an improved operating profit of £20.6 million for 2016, an impressive 106% growth on 2015’s £10 million, […]
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Viva España as UK emigration numbers rise 8.75%
The just released ONS migration data reveals that some 323,000 individuals emigrated from the UK in the year to September 2016, an increase of 8.75% over the previous 12 months. Brits accounted for 40% (128,000) of those emigrants, with the key reason for their departure being work-related reasons (50%). January’s ONS figures have also revealed […]
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flybe adds new flights to Palma Mallorca from Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Flybe is to operate a new twice weekly service between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Palma Mallorca starting on 7th July 2017. Vincent Hodder, Flybe’s Chief Revenue Officer comments: “We are pleased to be extending our 2017 Summer schedule from Doncaster Sheffield Airport with the additional choice of yet more sun flights to such a popular […]
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Strong growth in Spanish property market set to continue into 2017
The Spanish property market grew by 14% in 2016, the biggest increase in sales of homes since the run up to the last real estate boom, new figures show. The data from the National Institute of Statistics show there were 362,182 home sales recorded on the Spanish property register in 2016, up 14% year on […]
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Passenger numbers go sky high as Spanish airports enjoy best year in history
Spain enjoyed a record breaking 2016 when it came to the number of travellers visiting the country by air according to the latest figures from Aena, the state trading company which manages Spanish airports. 161.7 million International travellers passed through Spanish airports last year, confirming its global reputation for connectivity with 67.5 million domestic passengers […]
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A new experience for Puerto Banus
IF you are looking for somewhere very special for St Valentine’s Day, then you should consider the brand new Jacks Smokehouse in Puerto Banus which re-opens its doors on February 14 with a new design, decor, menu, wine and cocktail list. This isn’t a facelift it’s a completely new culinary concept for the Costa del […]
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British Airways launches new summer holiday routes from Bristol and Birmingham
Bristol and Birmingham are returning to the British Airways network, with a summer programme of flights to Spain and Italy. Ten years ago, BA ended almost all flights that did not begin or end in London, with the sale of its regional operations to Flybe. But following the recent decision to operate weekend flights from […]
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Follow Cupid’s arrow to star-studded Mallorca this Valentine’s Day
The Balearic island of Mallorca has attracted the world’s rich and famous for centuries. Its picture postcard scenery has become a sublime setting of both inspiration and relaxation for those in the spotlight, emerging as the perfect romantic getaway destination. Spain’s most international tennis player, Rafal Nadal often returns home to Mallorca to relax with […]
