Archive for the ‘Islands’ Category

As the best man at my mates upcoming wedding, I have the tricky task of arranging the Stag do. I’ve never done this before, and for a while I was pretty worried, but I found out that the groom only wants about five of us to go on his stag do, so it’s made things ... Full story

Puerto del Carmen is the oldest and largest holiday resort on the Canary Island of Lanzarote.  And there’s never been a better time to visit – as local tourist authorities have just invested over €16 million on improvements here to ensure the resort remains competitive well into the 21st century. Lanzarote is one of the seven Canary Islands – which are owned by Spain but ... Full story

The Canary Islands are one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe.  Thanks to their great year round climate and fantastic beaches.  And at just four hours flying time they are also the closest winter sun destination to the mainland. Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the seven islands and is located closer to the coast of West Africa than the rest.  With a dry ... Full story

Majorca or Mallorca as it is better known by the Catalan speaking locals is a bit like a football match – very much split into two halves.  With the southern slice still home to some slightly downbeat package holiday destinations such as Magalluf.  Which still bear some of the signs of the sort of package holidays that went out with all day breakfasts. Whilst the ... Full story

There are three main holiday resorts on the small Canary Island of Lanzarote.  And whilst Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen to the south grab more of the visitors Costa Teguise still has plenty to offer tourists.  Including great beaches, excellent restaurants, good quality accommodation and a host of things to do and see. Costa Teguise was first created during the 1970´s as a ... Full story

Rural tourism has firmly taken root on the popular holiday island of Lanzarote. As a growing number of tourists seek to swap the hustle and bustle of the three main resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise for a peaceful break in the island’s unique volcanic countryside. Before the advent of package holidays and mass market tourism Lanzarote was very much a rural ... Full story

Lanzarote is one of the seven small Spanish owned islands that comprises the Canarian archipelago.  Once thought to be the remnants of the lost city of Atlantis.  Located around 90 miles off the coast of West Africa. The Canaries were once collectively known as the Fortunate Islands, due to the fact that they enjoy a temperate, warm climate all year round.  With temperatures rarely falling below ... Full story

Ibiza (ee-bee-thah) was once a virtually unknown and unvisited island; Majorca, its bigger neighbor, got all the business. But in the 1950s, Ibiza's art colony began to thrive, and in the 1960s it became the European resort most favored by the flower children. A New York art student once wrote, "Even those who come to Ibiza for the 'wrong' reason (to work!) eventually are seduced ... Full story

Borneo for the past 2 centuries has been the epitome of adventure travel. While bustling ports like Penang, Malacca, and Singapore attracted early travelers with dollars in their eyes, Borneo attracted those with adventure in their hearts. Today, the island still draws visitors who seek new and unusual experiences, and few leave disappointed. Rivers meander through dense tropical rainforests, beaches stretch for miles, and caves ... Full story

American Express -- For 24-hour traveler's-check refunds and purchase information, call tel. 800/221-7282. Area Code -- All the Hawaiian Islands are in the 808 area code. Note that if you're calling one island from another, you'll have to dial 1-808 first. Automobile Organizations -- Auto clubs will supply maps, suggested routes, guidebooks, accident and bail-bond insurance, and emergency road service. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is ... Full story