A late period work by Claude Monet was recently purchased for over 80 million dollars at Christie's in London. The painting, entitled 'Le Bassin aux Nympheass' set the record for a painting by Monet.

Cyprus, island paradise, has recently been hit by a terrible drought. In fact, this drought is the worst that the island has seen in a hundred years.

Local governments of high-tourist destinations are taking matters of environmental protection into their own hands. To maintain sustainable tourism in the Balearic Islands, Mallorca promotes a campaign that endorses environmental protection. Similar campaigns exist in the Caribbean.

Gone are the days when Spain was seen by fellow Europeans as a country to spend two weeks a year on holiday. Many have moved there full time, and more are joining ex-pats who prefer Spain to their home country.

Protecting the environment of Tenerife is of utmost importance, especially for the new environmental group. The island has made impressive strides in protecting the environment and paving a path of natural energy resources for the future.

Malta is the perfect place for a family holiday because the Maltese truly value children and family. It also has the largest family units in Europe.

Ski resorts world-wide have been actively participating in recycling and composting projects since as early as 2001. In the years to come, skiers, snowboarders and other winter sports enthusiasts will benefit from the recycling efforts put forth by resorts and fellow skiers alike.

Resorts worldwide are becoming more environmentally aware and passing their knowledge on to their guests. Vail Resorts in Vail Colorado operates one of the largest recycling programs of any ski resort in North America.

Tenerife's economy is heavily dependent on tourism, and the island is taking steps to ensure her image isn't an unfriendly one towards the environment.

Global warming is something many businesses are having to factor in - but for the ski industry in North America and Europe it's do-or-die.

Learning English is increasingly seen as vital in today's global market - and the island of Malta is cashing in by providing language schools for students from non English speaking countries.