Travel Tips

The Internet has made it easy for tourists to eschew the services of travel agents and tour operators and book their own breaks direct online. Creating an upsurge in independent travel to popular holiday destinations such as Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Where tourists have been enjoying the year round warm climate for over forty years.

Lanzarote is the third most popular of the Canaries – the island chain located off the coast of Africa that became synonymous with package tourism during the 1980´s. But the days of Club 18-30 and full English breakfasts all round are long gone. As the islands also offer more upmarket alternatives these days.

Accommodation on the island varies and although independent travellers often choose private Lanzarote holiday villas or one of the considerable range of Lanzarote apartments, more discerning travellers are becoming more interested in hotel accommodation.

Amongst the best known of these is the Gran Melia Salinas – which was constructed during the 1970´s and which is located in the resort of Costa Teguise. A local artist called César Manrique was involved in its design and his trademark touches – such as a huge white lagoon like swimming pool – are evident throughout. So ensuring that the Salinas is still widely regarded as one of the best hotels in Lanzarote.

The best known hotel on the island though is undoubtedly the Arrecife Gran, which could in fact even be described as notorious. As developers sneaked this up during the 1980s in complete contravention of island planning laws. And as a result it was declared illegal by the local government – who simply left it to rot on the seafront for many years, before taking the decision to allow transformation of this eyesore into an upmarket hotel.

Visitors seeking four star hotel accommodation will find a wide array of choice in Playa Blanca. As here four-star establishments line the shoreline. Giving guests direct access to the delightful seafront promenade that unites the three main beaches and bays of this fast growing resort. During the winter months hotels in Playa Blanca such as the Hesperia Playa Dorada are especially popular as the weather here is better at that time of the year than elsewhere on the island.

Anyone looking for better value hotel accommodation in the four star bracket should concentrate their search on Playa Blanca in the south of the island. As the islands fastest growing resort is home to a great selection as well as some of the best holiday villas in Lanzarote. Often at prices much cheaper than on comparable holiday islands. Whilst anyone seeking really good value accommodation should book apartments in Lanzarote. As these offer breaks in the sun from as little as €180 per week.

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