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Archive for June, 2008

Did you know that you can buy holiday vouchers online at Ebay.co.uk? You can often buy holiday vouchers online at Ebay for a fraction of the price they are worth. Some vouchers have to be used by a certain date but others can be open ended and can be used with a variety of travel agents. For example you can buy holiday vouchers online worth £100.00 that are currently selling for just £2.99. Why not give it a try and see whether you can grab yourself a bargain.

Here is a short list of the top ten reasons to take holidays to the Cape Verde Islands.

1. Excellent year round temperatures. The Cape Verde Islands lie half way between Portugal and Brazil and are on the same latitude as the Caribbean, its a tropical paradise.

2. Some of the best beaches this side of the Atlantic. With the tourism industry in its infancy these beaches are uncrowded and unspoilt.

3. Under six hours flying time. With direct flights to Sal from the UK the flying time is around 5 1/2 hours compared to 8 hours to the Caribbean.

4. No jet lag. Taking holidays to the Cape Verde Islands will not leave you exhausted and trying to get over jet lag. The Cape Verde Islands are only 1 hour behind Greenwich Meantime.

5. Diverse Islands. Each of the 10 Islands in Cape Verde have a unique feel. From the desert island of Sal to the Tropical island of Santiago; there is something to everyone.

6. Warm crystal blue waters makes the Cape Verde Islands ideal for beach holidays, watersports and diving. The sea temperature is generally 3 degrees warmer than the Canaries.

7. 350 days of sunshine a year means that taking holidays to the Cape Verde Islands is an all year round activity.

8. More choice of places to stay. The holiday market on Cape Verde is growing, with new islands like Boa Vista and Santiago soon to open its doors to mainstream holiday makers; there is always something new.

9. Easy access to neighbouring islands. If you fancy exploring the other nine islands there are always ferries.

10. Don’t follow the crowd. Why go to Tenerife when you can go to Cape Verde.

If you are interested in taking a holidays to the Cape Verde Islands they are available through Thomson Holidays

If you trail though a Thomson Holidays brochure you would be forgiven for thinking that the Cape Verde Islands were as well known as the Canaries for taking a family holiday. The fact is that holidays to the Cape Verde Islands have only really been accessible since October 2007. Even in that short space of time the tourism industry has grown to accommodate the average British family.

All Inclusive holidays to Cape Verde offer a unique twist to a holiday. The Cape Verde islands – situated just off the coast of Senegal and lying halfway between Portugal and Brazil – offers the same climate as the Caribbean, 5 1/2 hours flying time, no jet lag; and 350 hours of sunshine a year. The Air and Sea temperatures are around three degrees warmer than the Canaries and despite the boom in the tourism industry it is still young enough to offer an exclusive destination to those who want to be adventurous. The main Island to take all inclusive holidays to Cape Verde is the desert Island of Sal. Most of the resorts are centered around Sal’s capital Santa Maria. With beautiful long sandy beaches and warm crystal clear waters it is a perfect place to take a relaxing family holiday.

If you are looking to take all inclusive holidays to Cape Verde later in the year you may also want to consider the other desert island of Boa Vista. Direct flights from the UK are due to start in October 2008 and with it more choice of all inclusive resorts. The Island of Santiago in the southern group of islands are due to have direct flights from the UK start in early 2009. Currently there are a number of resorts near completion that will offer all inclusive holidays to Cape Verde.

All inclusive holidays to Cape Verde are available through Thomson Holidays.