Advantages: excellent game of football
Disadvantages: could of been better

...I found this game an enthralling prospect, both spain and italy where at the top of there game before coming to the ernst staduim in a hot vienna evening. I was looking forward to an absoultly amazing game of football between two passianate and colourful nations. But what we got was a cat and mouse kind of game, both teams being very careful in there play, spain had the better of the ninty minutes, they played with flair with there hearts, italy were quite frankly negative in there play, quite defensive tactics, after the ninty minutes spain deserved to win, they created more chances and looked more comftable on the ball, even so you can nether write the italians off, So it came down to extra time, and still no chances, so we had an agonisong penalty shootout, and italy missed two penalties and up stepped cecs fabregas to slot home... Read review

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...the spanish do have a few good players who are very creative when playing at their best,such as raul,luis enriquue,hierro,guardiola and sergi. their keeper,vitor baia is getting on a bit now and they may want to start looking for a replacement. but he seems to be a safe bet in between the sticks at the moment as he has a lot of experience behind him and knows what to do in threatening moments such as one on ones with strikers and wheter to come or stay etc. spain deffently are a team to watch as they have quite a few young players.... Read review

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Advantages: Operacion Triunfo
Disadvantages: Operacion Triunfo 3

...In November 2002, the second series of the hit Spanish show, Operacion Triunfo started. 17 unknown performers from Spain were put together in a Big Brother style house. Every Friday, they would have to perform live songs of their choice with other contestants, and the audience would get to choose two people to be up for public eviction which means that the one with the least phone votes will be axed the next week. The winner would get a record deal and 1 million euros, and second and third would get just a record deal. Another member would get a chance to perform at Eurovision. The year before, the winner of the show, Rosa, was chosen to do the event, and she came forth, so pressure was on for Spain to do well. One advantage of joining the academy was that after the show, the contestants whom didn't come in the top 3 are allowed... Read review

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Advantages: I can dream :)
Disadvantages: It will never happen

..., culture and everything about it! Plus, I'm fed up of living in the UK because it's always so serious whereas most people in Spain are more relaxed and have fun, even in the work place! I'd only live out there 6months a year though, because I wouldn't be able to permanantly move away from England, as you always miss your birthplace and friends and family. 4. I'd have my own private concert and invite friends and family. The acts would be D'Nash, Ricky Martin and Chico, because I've not seen the first two in concert before and they're my favourite artists, and Chico because he is Chico, he's been really good to me and he lights up the room. I chose these acts because they all have a Latin style of music, which is my favourite. 5. I'd have my own cocktail bar in Spain (or one of the islands) and hire people to run it for me, then go work... Read review

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Advantages: Fairly cheap
Disadvantages: Have to use 2 or 3 to get a good cup of tea

...a box when I am away, to have in my room if I have forgotten to bring my own, which sometimes happens if I am in a hurry to get to the airport. My real opnion is that these are a complete waste of time and I never buy them in England or anywhere I can buy anything else. As to the price I don't know in England for obvious reasons but in Spain you can buy a packet of 20 for 67 centimos, about 40 pence. A point of interest, Twinings Tea is now becoming available abroad, why not Tetleys or one of the others?... Read review

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Advantages: Beaches, good climate (in general), night life, cultural places...
Disadvantages: Not to come..

...cultural heritage (mainly from arabic civilisation) like the Alhambra of Granada or the Cathedral and Giralda of Sevilla, both UNESCO sites, and even places to ski in Sierra Nevada. ISLAS CANARIAS (CANARY ISLANDS) Their good climate, great beaches and night life, makes the Canary Islands a good place to be in summer. Tenerife and La Palma are their most important islands. In Tenerife is the only volcano of Spain (inactive of course!) the Teide, which can be visited.. And here finishes this small tour by my country, I know my English is as bad as always lol but I promiss I’ll improve it!!... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap & Cheerful, Great Late Deals
Disadvantages: Late Rep

...My fiance and I have just returned from a 7 night all inclusive holiday to Torremolinos in Spain with Libra. We paid £200 each including taxes, transfers & booking fee. We booked it 3 weeks before the departure date through Sky Text and were originally trying to get to Tenerife then we stumbled on this beauty and decided it was too good to miss. The tickets arrived a week before departure just as Libra promised. The airline they use Excel is fabulous and the resort was absoluteley lovely. We diddnt see a brochure before booking but i went to our local travel agent and obtained a copy of Libra's winter sun brochure. The brochure said that the resort "Torremolinos Beach Club" had a main hotel then 74 apartments in the annexe, 5 pools, various sport activities, live entertainment every night and was suitable for couples, families and more... Read review

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Advantages: Football
Disadvantages: No England

...QUARTER FINAL STAGE ---------------------------------- So here we are at the business end of the tournament and where, we are led to believe, the teams with the stronger mental strength will shine through and prove their worth to lift the trophy. The Quarter Matches are as follows: MATCH 1 - Portugal v Germany MATCH 2 - Croatia v Turkey MATCH 3 - Holland v Russia MATCH 4 - Spain v Italy In the semi finals, the winner of match 1 will play the winner of match 2 and likewise, the winner of match 3 will play the winner of match 4. The winners of these matches will contest the Euro 2008 final. PORTUGAL V GERMANY ---------------------------------- Biggest match of the tournament so far involving the pre-tournament favourites Germany and England's tormentors, Portugal. Where I see the key difference is this tie occuring is in terms... Read review

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Advantages: Everything is close by
Disadvantages: The crowds can be a bit much

...Piazza di Spagna is one of the most popular tourist spots of Rome; but it is also one of the most beautiful. The thing that sticks in my memory is the long winding staircase that leads down the square which promptly leads to numerous narrow little streets that are home to some of the most exclusive boutiques in Rome, for clothes as well as souvenirs. You'll find most of shop assistants speak English, but they do like it if you try a bit of Italian. Even though most people except the Japanese venture into stores like Fendi and Versace, it really is pleasant to spend an hour wandering through the strees, or just sitting on the steps. Also, everything in Rome is close by so it takes only a minute to get to the museum of Modern Art or the beautiful Borghese Parks - a real treat!... Read review

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...yugoslavia didnt realy perform that badly in euro 2000. they showed great spirit to get back into the game against slovenia after being 3-0 down although they should never have been in that situation in the first place. they were also unlucky to lose 4-3 to spain in one of the best matches of the tournament, with spain fighting back well, yugoslavia are not the team for you if you have trouble pronouncing the letter v as nearly all their players names end in it. i do not know most of their players-the only one i know is milosevic.still...... Read review

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