Thailand Tourism

Getting away for a holiday is one of the highlights of most people’s working lives. It provides the opportunity to recharge the batteries and leave day to day niggles and problems at home. But where you choose to go is an important part of the process.

So making an informed choice of holiday destination is vital. Thanks to the rise of the Internet this is actually much easier today than it used to be. Apart from the fact that you no longer need to visit the travel agents to arrange the flights and accommodation, there is also a huge amount of information at your fingertips online.

Hotel reviews, details of what there is to see and do, advice and tips on what to avoid all help us to make better decisions about where to go. For instance, there is lots of information about Lanzarote, which regularly has more than half a million British tourists visiting every year.

The vast majority of these visitors have a positive experience, with many returning for a second or third time. This is not exactly surprising, as there is a well-established expatriate community and English is spoken by many locals.

The island has a very good selection of Lanzarote hotels , with larger chains and individual establishments offering everything from two key to five star accommodation. A large percentage of these hotels can be found in the newest resort of Playa Blanca.

As the southern most town, holidaymakers who are going to stay in Playa Blanca are best served by car hire in Lanzarote , rather than relying on taxis or public transport. The main reason for this is due to the resort’s location a good half hour drive from the airport and much of the rest of the island.

This slightly more distant location is more than made up for by the best weather the island has to offer. A distinct microclimate means it is always one or two degrees hotter than elsewhere. Creating the ideal conditions to get the most out of the swimming pool that usually comes with villas in Playa Blanca .

The town makes a great base for a week of sunshine, as it is close to the most beautiful beaches on Lanzarote. Six sandy bays and coves lie at the eastern edge of the town. They are known as the Playas de Papagayo and are the perfect place for keen sun lovers.