Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain by Alquiler de Coches

Beach Vacation

Tenerife, Canary Islands
Tenerife is the largest of the seven Canary Islands, and a beach-lover’s paradise. A Spanish island and province, it is located off the coast of northwest Africa and features grey-sand beaches, one of the largest volcanoes in the world and a warm tropical climate. Tenerife’s average year-round temperatures are in the mid-20s C, earning it the nickname ‘Island of the Eternal Spring’ and attracting tourists from around Europe and beyond (more than five million annually). Known for its yearly carnival, Tenerife is a surprisingly affordable cheap, even destination, offering fun and relaxing holidays for the whole family.

Rural Retreat

Lake Bled, Slovenia
Slovenia markets itself as the ‘Green Piece of Europe’ and visitors will find plenty of green in Lake Bled, a pristine glacial lake and sleepy resort town just over 30 miles from the capital, Ljubljana. Surrounded by lush woodlands and the towering Julian Alps, the area is a haven for walkers and mountain-bikers. In the middle of the lake is a medieval church, accessible by boat, with stone walls offering stunning views. Overlooking over the lake in the hills above is the medieval Bled Castle, which is available for tours. Families will find Slovenia affordable on the whole, and off-season, visitors will find Lake Bled to be particularly low-cost.

City Break

Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is a city on seven hills that still maintains an historic quarter — including original Roman walls — despite several massive earthquakes throughout its history. It is an affordable cultural centre known for its mournful Fado music, unique carriage museum, imposing cathedral filled with the graves of famous Portuguese explorers, and world-famous pastries. Beautiful countryside awaits a short drive from the city, and a view of the sea is never far. Lisbon is continental Europe’s westernmost city and one of the oldest in Europe, predating London. There are two UNESCO sites to visit, though many things of interest in this affordable capital.

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1. Fashion and Style At Sea (1Cruise Line Industry Association) – This cruise will surely be enjoyed by fashion lovers. For 12 nights, this Mediterranean cruise will sail from Venice to Barcelona. Fashion shows and lectures will be held onboard. There are also themes dinners and cocktail parties!
2. Richard Simmons’ Cruise to Lose – Staying fir while travelling has never been more fun! With Richard Simmons’ Cruise to Lose trips, travellers can dance to the groove of music from the 50s to the present. “Margaritaville” with Richard would surely be a unique experience aboard a cruise ship. Visit richardsimmons.com for details.
3. Shakespeare at Sea – Shakespeare fan? This Crystal Serenity cruise sails from Lisbon, Portugal. Academic Shakespeare experts will give lectures on his many works and his life. Interact with fellow Shakespeare lovers and delve in the thoughts of Shakesperean minds.
4. Bare Necessities – They have had over 50 clothing-optional cruise trips for free-spirited and adventurous people. Bare Necessities cruises also give workshops and other educational classes along the way.
5. Dr. Lori’s Antiques Vacation Cruise – Love aged pieces of timeless treasures? This cruise would be the perfect on to get aboard on. Participants of this cruise will get to attend various seminars all about antiques. It is a 7-day trip around the Bermuda area. This vacation cruise will make guests feel a certain level of nostalgia what with all the pieces of antiques aboard!
6. Star Trek Cruise – Fantasy lovers will definitely enjoy the Star Trek Cruise. Being aboard the “star ship” will be a great and unforgettable experience for Star Trek fans. There are also other cruise trips with different fantasy themes. Doing some research online would greatly help one choose which one to get aboard on.
7. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – Nature lovers will get to appreciate the beauty of Russia’s Sea of Okhotsk. Passengers will get to enjoy views of Tyleny and Iony islands, and have hiking trips in Talan Island’ grassland tundra. Views of tundras and glaciers are certainly breathtaking. Occasional appearances from seals, wild birds, and even brown bears will make the cruise even more interesting.
8. Upscale Oceania Cruises – Dining and travelling is a great combination. To experience both at the same time, try Upscale Oceania Cruises. There are ten dining venues, all with different themes and cuisines to satisfy the passengers’ different tastes.
9. Disney Fantasy Cruise – Families looking for quality bonding time will have fun with the Disney Fantasy Cruise. A big hit for kids, they get to enjoy fun activities and experience the AquaLab water play area.
10. Caribbean Island Marathon Cruise – Health buffs will enjoy a marathon in four different islands! By the end of the cruise, the passengers of the ship will have run around 26.2 miles and will have seen some of the Caribbean islands.

Cruise trips are surely made more fun and memorable with these interesting cruise trips! Maybe it’s time to book your own.

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