| There's a reason why tourism in Majorca has | | | | people often want from a break in the sun. |
| exploded in recent years. And exploded it | | | | Rude not to visit Majorca at that price |
| definitely has - the number of tourists visiting the | | | | Holidays in Majorca are really cheap these days. |
| island has leapt from 500,000 in 1960 to nearly | | | | The competition between the island's hotels and |
| 7,000,000 in 1997 to over 20,000,000 in 2001. | | | | the growth of internet travel companies means |
| So why are holidays in Majorca so popular with | | | | that everyone's trying their hardest to undercut |
| English tourists? | | | | each other. Without putting the hard sell on too |
| The Majorca Weather - Sunshine, sunshine and | | | | much, I feel that my company (Search Travel |
| more sunshine | | | | Online) have got some particularly decent Majorca |
| Well, the first reason is obvious - the glorious | | | | holiday deals at the moment - but I shall try and |
| weather. Majorca is famous for its warm | | | | return to neutrality now... |
| weather, and as Britain recovers from recent | | | | Once you are actually there, the prices are good |
| flooding, it looks particularly enviable. In summer | | | | as well - compared to restaurants in the UK, you |
| temperatures reach 30 degrees Celsius at points, | | | | are in for a pleasant surprise when you explore |
| making it perfect for sunbathing without ever | | | | Majorca's restaurants and shops for the first time. |
| feeling too uncomfortable. Even in winter (which is | | | | Majorca: Something for Everyone |
| still a good time to visit the island, but you may | | | | The other odd thing about Majorca's popularity is |
| find much of the tourist fare closed out of | | | | the stereotypical holiday maker it attracts - there |
| season) Majorca's weather is mild and pleasant | | | | isn't one! We regularly sell to groups of teenagers, |
| with frequent sunny days. These warm | | | | families with young children, young couples and |
| temperatures are also matched by the waters, | | | | even elderly holiday makers. Majorca is so varied, |
| which are clear and perfect for diving (for those | | | | there are attractions for everyone. From the wild |
| not content to just recline on the beach all day). | | | | club scene of Magaluf and Palma Nova, to the |
| Majorca: A Britain away from Britain | | | | historical heritage of Puerto Pollensia, to the |
| Another reason for Majorca's popularity with Brits | | | | culture and shopping of Palma, to the glorious |
| abroad is because it is so British in places. Resorts | | | | beaches of Alcudia to the various children's |
| such as Magaluf and Palma Nova are so well | | | | attractions and fantastic restaurants dotted |
| catered for British holiday makers that the | | | | throughout the island, you're sure to find |
| majority of voices you hear will be English and the | | | | something to make your Majorca holiday |
| home comforts are easily obtainable from the | | | | memorable. |
| local shops and cafes - be it a full English | | | | And the best thing about Majorca? It's small |
| breakfast or some Cadburys chocolate. To this | | | | enough to see as much or as little of this huge |
| end, Majorca resorts often feel like a hotter | | | | variety as you like with a rental car. |
| beach based version of Britain which is what | | | | |