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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