Saving money and still enjoying life is all important in the ever present economic crisis. Having a cheap winter break comes high on a lot of people’s list of things to do and now, escaping from a drab, cold climate to a warmer one without spending a lot of money just keeps getting easier.
Internet Travel Agents
Booking by internet has become an increasingly popular way of organising a cost effective break from routine. Sitting at home and planning a winter sunshine get-away can turn out to be as much fun as actually taking one. By cutting out the middle man, in this case the high street travel agent, it can also work out very economical. Being able to take your time and study what's available makes it simple to find the all-inclusive or self-catering holiday which doesn't cost the earth.
Sunshine Holidays
Searching through the multitude of foreign hotel and apartment presentations, before choosing the one which suits your requirements best, beats watching Eastenders hands down. There are many excellent and reputable websites offering bargain flights and cheap accommodation. ABTA-backed Sunshine Holidays offer a huge variety of European destination package deals on a site which is both informative, easy to understand and has some last minute deals at unbeatable prices.
Sunny Winter Holiday Destination
If warmth and sunshine are a priority on a winter holiday, then the Canary Islands are a reliable choice for almost guaranteed good weather. A small archipelago, geographically situated off the North West coast of Africa and only a four hour flight from the UK, it's one of the most popular winter holiday hotspots. The Canaries consist of seven independent islands with one of the best winter temperatures in the world.
The Best Island in the Canaries
The second largest, Gran Canaria, in its southerly resort areas is reputed for its balmy climate and above average, daily hours of sunshine. Just imagine laying on the beach, basking in the sun in the middle of January, February or March and wearing a t-shirt and shorts all day long while walking the length of the six-kilometre beach in Maspalomas, it doesn't get better than that.
Accommodation in Gran Canaria
The choice of places to stay shown on Sunshine Holidays new web page Grancanaria.co.uk varies from secluded mountain retreats to massive beach resorts. In the main holiday areas such as Las Meloneras, there's an amazing selection of quality hotels with high star ratings offering all-inclusive deals. Playa del Ingles, although an older development, has some excellent apartment and bungalow complexes with half or full-board facilities.
Self Catering in the Sun
If the budget doesn't stretch to cover the expense of a flash four or five star, don't give up on the idea of a winter get-away, but look for something cheaper instead. In Puerto Rico there's a huge availability of self-catering apartments which won't make your credit card shudder with shock and may just leave you with such happy holiday memories, you'll be planning ahead for a summer visit.
Liz Correal - British born, but living in the sun-drenched Canary Islands for more than two decades, LizX is having her Hawaii year. No, she's not ...
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