Posts Tagged ‘Greek Islands’
Crete or Corfu? – Where to spend your island paradise holiday
The Greek islands have lots to offer if you’re looking for a sun-drenched Mediterranean holiday. Crete and Corfu are two particularly popular choices. Both offer stunning coastlines, excellent weather, ancient culture and an abundance of bars, restaurants and activities, both in and out of the water. In fact, it can be tough to choose between them, so here are some highlights to help you on your way.
Crete
The largest and most southern of the Greek islands is Crete, which enjoys plenty of sunshine and warm weather. For families, Hersonissos is a popular choice offering safe waters, plenty of amenities and the renowned Star Beach water park and beach resort, which has an abundance of amusements and thrills. For a quieter break, head to Chania in the south, an area commonly referred to as one of the most beautiful on the island, or for an ancient culture fix check out Heraklion, which is home to the mighty Knossos ruins – an ancient Minoan palace and legendary prison of the mythical Minotaur. Meanwhile, action and wild nights out can be found in the bars and clubs of buzzing Malia. Whatever type of holiday you’re looking for, there are some great cheap hotels deals on Crete hotels at the moment to help make it complete.
Corfu
In contrast to Crete, Corfu is the most northern of the main Greek islands and the seventh largest of the archipelago. Its close proximity to the mainland – just a 50 minute ferry ride from Igoumensita to southern Corfu, or 1.5 hours to Corfu Town – makes it a convenient choice for those seeking a change of scene during their holiday. Corfu Town on the east coast is where a lot of the action is. This large and bustling town offers fortresses, museums, shops and restaurants galore as well as some attractive and unusual Venetian architecture. Golf enthusiasts should head to the beautiful Ropa Valley in the centre of the island, where they’ll find Corfu’s acclaimed championship golf course. Meanwhile, families can enjoy a trip to the popular Aqualand water park in Agios Ioannis. Whether you’re seeking action or relaxation, the latest deals available on Corfu hotels will make it a trip to remember.
“One four star hotel and 29 bottles of lager, please…” …how to stretch your pennies when looking for your next deal on cheap hotels
In these challenging economic times, making your money go further is what it’s all about. Eager holiday-makers are scouring the internet, keen to find those perfect cheap hotels deals. The good news is, they are not being disappointed. There are some great deals on offer, perfect for tempting travellers with even the tightest budgets.
Bagging a four star all-inclusive hotel on the Greek island of Kos for just over £13 per person per night, for example, is a deal to be pleased about. Compared to similar hotels over the same time period, savings of around £20 per night can be achieved. Over a seven night holiday that’s the equivalent of three 3 course evening meals for two, including a bottle of house wine; 36 cups of coffee; or 29 bottles of lager, for the beer loving among us.
The internet is an obvious way to identify these types of deals. Using search terms such as ‘cheap’ and ‘bargain’ are a good start, but you can soon be overwhelmed by the millions of results you get back. You need to be able to pick out the good from the bad. It’s all too tempting to go immediately with the company offering a bargain-basement deal when times are tough. Good credentials are the key to finding real value, though. Are they going to deliver what they’ve promised? You don’t want to be stranded on a building site for two weeks or at a hotel in the middle of nowhere when the website said ‘centrally located’.
Achieving reliable value is partly about getting to know the market better. A quick online search every once in a while will help you to become familiar with the key players. Investigate which ones are regularly offering the types of deal you’re after so that when you finally come to book your bargain hotel you know you’re using a trust name.
If you want excellent deals on cheap hotels, then there’s never been a better time to find real value at a low cost – just remember you don’t have to settle for less than a reputable brand and great service. You can still get great value without compromising.