March 29th, 2010 by admin
There are plenty of great holiday destinations in Spain. From the breathtaking and surreal architecture of Gaudi´s Barcelona through to the fantastic beaches of the Costa del Sol. But few can match the dramatic scenery of the volcanic island of Lanzarote – which was forged by fire during the 18th century.
Lanzarote is part of the seven strong island chain called the Canaries that is owned by Spain. Even though it is in fact located much closer to Africa and the coast of Morocco. Many hundreds of miles south of the Iberian Peninsula.
The Canaries were first conquered by Spain in the early 1400´s and today are the second most visited region in the country. Accounting for around 10 million tourists every year. The majority of whom flock to the larger Canary Islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Lanzarote is the third most popular of these islands – with around 1.4 million visitors a year.
The terrain here is totally unlike the rest of the group – as Lanzarote is dry and arid. Little wonder when you remember that the Sahara desert is just 100km away. And further explained by the fact that Lanzarote gets little in the way of rainfall – which averages out at just 8mm per month. Whilst temperatures average out at 21 Celsius all year round – making the island an ideal destination for both winter and summer holidays.
Flights to Lanzarote from key markets such as the UK take just four hours – and return tickets are now cheaper than ever before. As there is completion on this route between operators such as Ryanair, easyJet and Monarch. Resulting in returns that start at around €100.
Accommodation on the island is equally good value – with apartments and villas in Lanzarote available for rent from €180 per week. And an abundance of good quality hotels offering reasonably priced rooms are available too. Even car hire in Lanzarote is good value – with rental rates starting from €15 per day, reflecting the year round season on the island.
A hire car is vital for visitors keen to explore – as the local bus service doesn’t run to quite a few of the main attractions. Such as the Timanfaya National Park – which is where the eruptions in the 18th century took place. Creating 300 new volcanoes and a solid carpet of lava that covers around 200km square. This really is Lanzarote´s hottest attraction – as the temperature beneath the earth’s surface here still reaches close to 400 degrees. Event though these volcanoes are now all dormant.
March 26th, 2010 by admin
In Part Two of our report on how to conserve funds whilst planning a Spring Break vacation, we reveal more budget-conscious tips for savvy travelers in search of mojitos and white sand beaches this season.
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March 26th, 2010 by admin
Lowfares Fantasy Spring Vacation Sweepstakes Official Rules
Here at LowFares.com we are all about saving you time and money on all your travel needs. With that in mind we would like to invite you to participate in our LowFares.com Fantasy Spring Vacation Sweepstakes! We are Read the rest of this entry »
March 26th, 2010 by admin
For travelers who put a premium on authentic experiences, the world’s great festivals are ideal attractions. What could be better—and less touristy—than spending Lunar New Year in Hong Kong or hopping the Atlantic to attend Oktoberfest in Munich?
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March 26th, 2010 by admin
While rowdy college-aged students will be flocking to the shores of Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Daytona Beach and other nightlife hotspots for spring break, those with kids in tow would do better than to battle revelers. Rather, families can venture to beautiful beach destinations Read the rest of this entry »
March 26th, 2010 by admin
When it comes to planning luxurious getaways, A-list celebrities, socialites and the global glitterati often flock to gorgeous coastlines to bask in the sunlight, relax at resorts and party in high style. The world’s most desirable beach destinations are rife with waterfront activities Read the rest of this entry »
March 26th, 2010 by admin
Baseball season doesn’t start until April, but fans can already get a glimpse of their favorite team’s players—if they are willing to travel. Spring Training exhibition games kick off in early March, with most players heading south to their teams’ pre-season camps in late Read the rest of this entry »
March 26th, 2010 by admin
This is the first in a three-part series about LowFares’ recent trip to Napa, where we had the opportunity to participate in a Culinary Getaway hosted by food and wine maven Sherry Page. Stay tuned later this week for Parts II and III.
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March 26th, 2010 by admin
The Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival is one of the world’s largest music-themed events. Held in Indio, California, the fest lasts three days and draws some of the biggest acts in the world. This year, the festival will be headlined by rapper Jay-Z, electronic hip-hop super-group Read the rest of this entry »
March 26th, 2010 by admin
In the second installment of our three-part series on Culinary Getaways with Sherry Page, we recount our blissful day of cooking, eating and wine-tasting alongside fellow travelers. For more of Sherry’s insight on eating locally and seasonally, tune into her podcast contributions Read the rest of this entry »