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Lanzarote was once famously dubbed Lanzagrotty by the Monty Python team.
An unwarranted tag that this holiday island has found hard to shake off in the UK.  But in the rest of Europe Lanzarote is regarded as a unique holiday destination – boasting great beaches, raw volcanic scenery and the many inventive works of a locally born artist called César Manrique.

Despite the Monty Pythons team jibe Lanzarote has still proved hugely popular with British tourists over the last thirty years.  With visitors from the UK accounting for well over 50% of the 1.5 million foreign travellers who spend their holidays in Lanzarote every year.

All of the leading low cost flight operators, such as Ryanair easyJet and Monarch operate direct services to the island and one way fares are available from as little as £49.99.  Making the island accessible to all.

Tourism first took off here in the 1970´s – as General Franco sought to open Spain up to overseas visitors in order to generate some much needed foreign currency for his failing economy.  And today package holiday makers will find themselves staying in one of the three main resorts on the island; Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise.

Playa Blanca is the newest resort on the island and home to the best selection of four star hotels on Lanzarote.  Which are all arrayed along the coastline, granting great views across to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura.  A growing number of guests prefer to opt for self-catering accommodation – and villas in Playa Blanca are now proving hugely popular as result.  With the best selection to be found in and round the Montaña Roja area of the resort.

Puerto del Carmen is the oldest – and still the most popular – resort on the island.  This is where Lanzarote´s holiday industry first started up – transforming a fishing village called La Tiñosa into the bustling resort that it is today.  Puerto del Carmen boasts a high concentration of apartment complexes and is ideal for anyone seeking a break on a budget.

Costa Teguise is the third largest resort on the island and is located along the coast from Puerto del Carmen just past the island capital of Arrecife.  The resort was developed under the aegis of the local artist Cesar Manrique, who had a hand in the creation of so much of Lanzarote´s tourist infrastructure.  And is home to the Gran Melia Salinas – widely regarded as the best luxury hotel on the island.

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Their agents are always willing to answer any questions and address any concerns with prompt, reliable replies. They strive to offer unparalleled  service and high quality travel arrangements and accommodations. And, they take pride in delivering a vacation package that will meet all of your expectations.

The knowledgeable staff at the Baltic Travel Company will work with you every step of the way to customize the perfect vacation no matter where you wish to go. And, if you’re limited by a budget, you’ll love their flexible programs that can be customized to fit almost any price range.

They can offer personal knowledge of all of the activities and events for any of the locations that you choose and even point you in the right direction for a day of shopping. No matter what your idea of a great vacation is, the professionals at the Baltic Travel Company can advise you on an almost unlimited amount of options.

There’s just so many good reasons to choose Baltic Travel as your vacation expert and no reason not to. With all the choices the company has to offer, there’s no need to look any further for the ideal vacation package for you and your family.

Found at the Northwest extremity of North America, Alaska is the largest state in the country in terms of land area. This place has become increasingly popular among tourists and vacationers because of the unique experiences one can take part of in Alaska. There are a wide variety of activities to choose from such as bird watching. There are over two hundred species of birds that can be found in the wilderness of Alaska which is why it is a great place to go for bird watchers. At the same time, one can take part in an activity like no other, whale watching.

Every year, hundreds or even thousands of whales can be found feeding or travelling through Alaskan waters. This is a great opportunity to see them up close and personal and to take pictures of orcas, beluga whales and humpback whales among others. It is an experience that you will never forget and one which cannot find anywhere else in the United States. Sport fishing and hunting are also great activities in Alaska. There are tons of species to be caught and the wilderness of Alaska is just breathtaking.

For couples and other romantic people however, the best time to go there is during the winter times. Not only do the prices of accommodation and other necessities drop during this time of year, but it is also the season where you can catch the infamous Aurora Borealis or the Aurora lights. This is something that you will surely not find anywhere else and an experience you will never forget, especially if shared with that special someone.