The Internet has made it easy for tourists to eschew the services of travel agents and tour operators and book their own breaks direct online. Creating an upsurge in independent travel to popular holiday destinations such as Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Where tourists have been enjoying the year round warm climate for over forty years.

Lanzrote forms part of the Canary Island group. Which is part of Spain and the EU but which is located close to the coast of West Africa. During the 1980´s these islands briefly became a byword for package holidays – but today there are just as many upmarket luxury accommodation options as there are good value choices. With Lanzarote for example boasting no less than six 5 star hotels.

There is an excellent range of places to stay on the island and although independent travellers often choose private villas in Lanzarote or one of the considerable range of Lanzarote holiday apartments, more discerning travellers are now looking at hotel accommodation.

Amongst the best known of these is the Gran Melia Salinas – which was constructed during the 1970´s and which is located in the resort of Costa Teguise. A local artist called César Manrique was involved in its design and his trademark touches – such as a huge white lagoon like swimming pool – are evident throughout. So ensuring that the Salinas is still widely regarded as one of the best hotels in Lanzarote.

The Arrecife Gran Hotel is located in the island capital of Arrecife and occupies the only high rise building on the island. This was constructed in contravention of island planning laws during the 1980´s and as a result lay vacant and derelict for many years. Until the island government decided to allow this eyesore to be transformed into a smart 5 star hotel. Which gives guests great views across Lanzarote from its 17th floor rooftop restaurant.

Visitors seeking four star hotel accommodation will find a wide array of choice in Playa Blanca. As here four-star establishments line the shoreline. Giving guests direct access to the delightful seafront promenade that unites the three main beaches and bays of this fast growing resort. During the winter months hotels in Playa Blanca such as the Hesperia Playa Dorada are especially popular as the weather here is better at that time of the year than elsewhere on the island.

For those who prefer self-catering accommodation there is also a huge selection of villas in Lanzarote available for rent. For anyone who has holidayed in a private property on islands such as Ibiza the prices will also come as a welcome surprise. As it is usually much cheaper to rent a villa here than in many other Spanish sunspots. Whilst apartments in Lanzarote offer an even cheaper alternative for anyone planning to visit the island on a budget.

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