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The Best Ways to Travel to Rome

March 31st, 2012 Tushar Mathur

Traveling to Rome should not cost a fortune, you do not always have to go by plane.  If you are in Europe already you  can take the train or bus and explore the beautiful countryside.

By Plane

If you book well in advance then you will not have to pay extortionate amounts.  There are deals from £43.99 from London Gatwick with EasyJet.  Tuesdays tend to be the cheapest day to travel.  British airways has deals from £81 and that is including luggage allowance, plus you do not have to fight everyone to get a seat on the plane as you seat has already been allocated.

Go by Train

Italy is in the centre of Europe, well served by different train routes.  You can take the train from most places in Europe to Rome.  Rail Europe offer a variety of routes.  If you are taking a tour of Europe, why not buy an inter rail pass and come to Italy.  There aer also high speed and Eurostar trains, but you have to buy the ticket before you board.  You can buy at the station (but there are very long lines) or you can buy your tickets at travel agencies or on the Trenitalia website.

Go by Bus

There are  lots of different bus companies for those wanting to see Europe. Busabout is an American company that also offers entertainment and accommodation.  If you are traveling by yourself or with a friend, take the bus as you will meet a lot of like minded people. It is cheaper than the train, but it will take you more time. If you do not want to travel with a lot of other tourists, you can get buses from the Tiburtina train station.

Staying in Rome

The area around the main train station Termini has budget hotels.  But there is a higher rate of crime in this area than in other places in Rome.  Some people book rooms in a convetn as they are clean, big and friendly service at a much cheaper price than in the regular hotels. Alternatively, there are many Rome apartments for rent in the city.

There are lots of ways to get to Rome.  If you are time poor, flying is the quickest. However if you are on a budget and are time rich, you can take the train or bus and will see so much more of the country as a result.

Robin is a freelance travel blogger, writing about places to visit in Europe and places to stay in Paris, London Berlin and renting apartments in Rome.

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Holidays in Lanzarote

October 15th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Volcanic LanzaroteLanzarote is part of the Canarian archipelago. A group of seven islands located off the coast of Africa which are often referred to as Europe´s Hawaii. Thanks to their volcanic terrain and great year round climate.

The Canaries first started to emerge as a popular holiday destination during the 1970´s – as package tourism started to take off in Spain. And are now established as the second most popular destination in the country, second only to Catalonia.

Lanzarote is located at the far eastern end of the group – and is more arid than the other islands. Boasting lower rainfall and less flora as a result. Lanzarote has also been more visibly affected than the other Canary Islands by volcanic activity. As a huge series of eruptions here in the 1730´s covered much of the interior in lava, whilst creating hundreds of new volcanic peaks in it’s wake.

As you’d expect from a well established tourist destination Lanzarote boasts great beaches – over 90 in fact. With some, such as Famara and Papagayo, regarded as amongst the best in the Canaries. The beaches here are also comprised of golden sands – as opposed to the black grains that predominate on the other islands.

Travel To Lanzarote

Lanzarote is just four hours flying time from the UK and Germany. The island’s two largest tourist markets. In the UK competition on this route has increased considerably over the last year – with both easyJet and Ryanair now offering low cost flights to Lanzarote from all major UK airports. With returns starting from around £100, depending on the time of year.

Where To Stay in Lanzarote

There’s a wide selection of accommodation options on the island. During the winter months the resort of Playa Blanca, located at the southern tip of Lanzarote, is the best choice. As this area enjoys the best microclimate. Whist also boasting the largest selection of four star hotels and luxury villas in Lanzarot.

The island oldest resort of Puerto del Carmen is ideal for anyone planning an apartment holiday on a budget. As this resort has the highest concentration of self catering complexes on the island.

Getting Around

Car hire on Lanzarote is much better value than in other Spanish sunspots such as the Balearics. Where prices rise dramatically during he summer season. On Lanzarote however rental rates remain the same all year round, starting at around €13 per day for basic model.

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