Roger Munns

Not since the days of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe has the world of tennis been as exciting as it is today, as Rafa Nadal from Spain's Balearic Islands and Switzerland's Roger Federer make the game watchable to a mass audience again The numbers 1 and 2 in the world produced what was widely described by sports journalists around the world as Wimbledon's finest men's final in a generation last July where Nadal triumphed, and then in early February this year the two produced a pulsating final lasting over four hours in another Grand Slam event - the Australian Open

Of all the travel sectors likely to be hit hardest by the current economic crises, it has to be the ski holidays industry, according to British company International Property Tribune, who have fifteen travel sites including one for skiing 'Recent surveys have shown that during the forthcoming economic downturn in Europe and the US, many people regard their summer holiday as an essential, not a luxury, and come hell or high water people are still going to take a holiday

The latest popular trend in vacation activities is cycling. Spain and the Balearic Islands are two of the most popular cycling vacation destinations in all of Europe.

The French Alps are home to some of the most well-known and well-travelled ski resorts in Europe. Just because it is summer doesn't mean ski season is over entirely. Glacier skiing in the Alps is very popular among die-hard ski enthusiasts.

With more than 400 resorts to choose from, knowing which ski resort in France is the best for you can be daunting. In addition to those located in the Alps and the Pyrenees, there are resorts in the Jura and Vosges mountains, in the Massif Central and even on the island of Corsica.

The future of snow covered ski slopes is dim. Rising operating costs and reduced snow fall are predicted and they are cause for concern for the owners of ski resorts.

Cycling can be a great family experience - transfer that to the Mediterranean island of Majorca which has miles of safe cycle paths and you could have the perfect holiday!

One big worry for tourists considering a ski holiday is the risk of an injury - Canada's ski resorts are turning their back on extreme skiers to provide family friendly ski holidays for the 2008/9 seasons.

Golfing holidays are a top niche holiday industry, and Mallorca is one of the best places to play.

Skiing holidays are enjoyed my millions in Europe, the USA and Canada - but few countries offer better skiing than Switzerland. But more skiers are going faster thanks to better equipment - and the Swiss have a plan to slow them down...