Majorca has long been regarded as one of the leading sailing centres and water sport locations in the world, with several high profile sailing competitions visiting the waters of the Balearics annually. None are as high profile as the Kings Cup (known as the Copa Del Rey to the locals), however, held every August with last year’s event featuring 140 entries, all eager to take…
For the intrepid traveller, keen to discover ancient monuments, desert safaris and long-held tradition — all whilst being bathed in year-round sunshine — Egypt is the archetypical dream. Long established as a hub for tourists looking to enjoy its rich offerings, the country is uniquely positioned at the juncture of Africa, Asia and Europe. Consequently, Egypt attracts tourists from all over the world, eager to…
Acquired by Henry VIII all the way back in 1536, Hyde Park has a grand history. It was used by the King as a hunting ground before James I came to the throne and opened the park to the public in 1637. It was then lovingly landscaped in the 1730s and since then it has become one of London’s most picture-perfect settings; replacing its hunting…
There is no denying London has one of the UK’s most vibrant social scenes and the capital city has long been looked upon as a centre for commerce. A lesser known fact is that London is one of the greenest capital cities on the globe. Hundreds of parks, gardens and waterways mean almost 40% of London’s 1,600 sq km consists of green space or water.…
The potential fall-out from the credit crisis has prompted many UK savers to increase their personal savings balances and also to reduce the amount that they withdraw in order to protect themselves from any unexpected adverse changes in their financial circumstances. This precautionary measure is not only providing some comfort for those worried about a possible downturn in the economy, it is also helping to…
As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, more and more students are applying for scholarships to augment their financial aid package. Fortunately, a lot of college scholarship sources are available for them. Government, private companies, individuals and nonprofit organizations all grant scholarships, and there are several ways to access information about how to apply. One such way is to go online and log…
So you’ve decided to start your own business — congratulations! It’s a huge leap from letting someone else take care of taxes, accounting, payroll, inventory, and/or a myriad of other activities necessary to run a business. However, running your own business has its advantages, too. You get to be your own boss, set your own hours and days to work, and are responsible for your…
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures. THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these: — Narrowing of blood vessels in the heart and the rest of the body by arteriosclerosis. — High blood cholesterol level. — High blood pressure. — Over-weight.…
There is no doubt that we lead busier lives now than we used to. Our jobs seem to take up more of our time and there isn’t quite the community spirit to get us out and about all the time like we used to do before. Many of us get home from work and find that all we have the energy to do is to…
Putting money away for a rainy day is easier said than done and it’s easy for living expenses to spiral out of control and eat into your free income every month. For many of us saving is a desirable idea but isn’t always acted upon. So what can you do to improve your financial outlook and start saving for your future? The first step is…