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THE GUESTLIST NETWORK | MAY 2010
THE BEST DEALS FOR THIS SUMMER!!!!
Michael Cimino
Do you crave sun drenched beaches, breathtaking landscapes?, high octane nightlife and dramatic sunsets?, or do you prefer rural countryside? You might enjoy both, but how can you do it stylishly and make it affordable at the same time without breaking the bank? Read on for tempting ideas of how to stretch the sterling and get off the beaten track.
Fantastic Hostel Deals
When deciding on where to stay on your next trip,
HostelsClub.com has a plethora of properties to choose from: hostels, B&Bs, apartments, budget hotels and camp grounds. Sardinia, for example, with popular beach cities like Olbia, Cagliari and Alghero have beds as low as £15 per night! If you prefer the
Caribbean waters, Havana has beds as low as £7 in the historic colonial city centre, Havana Vieja. Private rooms in Paris are as low as £41. You don’t have to spend much to live well. Book now to ensure the lowest price before the sea- son starts!
Most of my research for this feature is for travel in June when most air fares and hotels can be half the price than in high season, the climate is good and the crowds have yet to appear. I rec- ommend, from personal experience that you call the hotel or villa a couple weeks prior to travel ,and negotiate a deal as many owners will want to fill up empty rooms. With an abundance of low cost flights, you are likely to get good deals in Europe. For long haul flights try
www.skyscan-
ner.com who track all the airlines including budget and give you the best value flights and car hire. Remember if you’re flying low budget that add ons can escalate the fare, so keep your luggage to a minimum (surprisingly possible) and check out the small print for credit card fees,
SARDINIA
Second Largest island in the mediterranean, famed for it’s dazzling white beaches. A very
diverse culture resulting from a relentless pattern of past invasion - this influence can be seen in it’s stunning archi- tecture, archeology and food and wine.
Stay at CASA DOLO- RES close to Alghero From £725 for 2 people return fare from £86 per person
ryanair.com -
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FORMENTERA
A sparkling diamond, this island is just 30 minutes by ferry from Ibiza but feels like another world. Some of the best beach- es in the europe and the most piercing blue water you’ll ever see. Visit in June, hire a scooter and find a beach to yourself and come back with no tan lines! Avoid August when half the world is there.
Stay at Las banderas, only 6 rooms and a res- taurant just metres from the water’s edge. Magical. from £110 per double room hotelresidence.
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return fare from £100 (
easyjet.com).
SEYCHELLES
What can only be de- scribed as paradise - once ostentatious and pricey back in the day, it’s now surprisingly af- fordable, island hop to La Digue and Praslin and sun yourself at Anse Lazio beach which was voted best beach in the world. Eat at local res-
taurants and have your taste buds explode with some of the best fish I’ve ever eaten. You can do this for less than £950 per person
KASTELORIZO
Nearly touching the Turkish mainland, Kaste- lorizo was home to many Greek Australian ex- pats, many of whom now reside in Melbourne. Very peaceful and tran-
quil and although the island doesn’t have any sandy beaches, you can swim off the rocks near the delightful little har- bour. Total escapism.
Stay at the Megisti ho- tel 7 days for £500 fly to Rhodes with Thom-
son.com from £120 re- turn For ferry connec- tion
gtp.gr for timetables
FORMENTERA
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