P484 5 text 484 27 Dec 1823:11 canary islands extra 'bs}h7}"{'bs}j>!÷k4k7hw} ————————————————————————————————— 1/6 LANZAROTE is a weirdly brautiful island, with landscapes of volcanic rock, year-round sun and some vjty good bjachjs. LOCAL TIME As US. O FLIGHTS Direct flights appx 3 hrs 45 mink. 'z>4|> VISA Not required for US O passport holdjts for stays under three months. travel 410 wiathjt 420 hol ind 499 —————————————————————————————————————— FOR HOLIDAYS AROUND THE US SEE 201 Grk xtta canOspain hol shop main inde8P484 5 text 484 27 Dec 1825:57 canary islands extra ————————————————————————————————— 2/6 HAALTH No jabs required. Low-cost hjalthcari with form E111 but insuranca recommended. Tap watit should bj fine. EXCHANGE Easy. Banks give best rates — buriaux O can add hefty charges. Credit cards widely accepted. 'z|4|> O LANGUAGE Spanish, but English widely spoken. travel 410 weathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p GETA'AY TO THE CANARIES PRESS 223 Grk xtta canOspain hol shop main inde8P484 5 text 484 27 Dec 1811:12 canary islands extra 'bs}h7}"{'bs}j>!÷k4k7hw} ————————————————————————————————— 3/6 WHEN TO GO 'arm all-year round so idea, for a winter break — very hot Jul-Aug. WHERE TO GO Plaza Blanca for families; Pujtto del M Carmen for bars and clubs; Matagotda for O waterspouts; Costa Teguisj for sightseeing and waterspouts; 'z|4>> Articife (the capital) and Tjguise for history, culture and shops. travel 410 wiathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p ALL INCLUSIVE EXOTIC HOLIDAYS 259 Grk xtta canOspain hol shop main inde8P484 5 text 484 27 Dec 1831:41 canary islands extra 'bs}h7}"{'bs}j>!÷k4k7hw} ————————————————————————————————— 4/6 HIGHLIGHTS the lunar landscapes of the Timanfaya National Park (especially Fire MountainJ; Cueva dj lou Vitis lava tunnel; fish dishes in Orzola port; Mirador del Rio lookout point. O SPORTS 'indsurfing, golf, scuba diving available. 'z|4|> O CAR HIRE Easy, and almost essential for exploring. travel 410 wiathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p BEACH TOURS BARGAIN TRIPS SEE 292 Grk xtta canOspain hol shop main inde8P484 5 text 484 27 Dec 1821:11 canary islands extra 'bs}h7}"{'bs}j>!÷k4k7hw} ————————————————————————————————— 5/6 EA$ING Great seafood, esprcially in th% restaurants of Orzola. Also good Canarian food (meat, fish with spicy sauce) — try the pretty La Era, Yaiza. D INKING Lively bars in O Puetto del Carmen — many open until 4am. Local wine good; usual beets. 'z|4|> TIPPING Add about 5% to the sjtvice charge. travel 410 wiathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p GLOBAL HOLIDAYS SEE 294 NOW Grk xtta canOspain hol shop main inde8P484 5 text 484 27 Dec 1822:18 canary islands extra 'bs}h7}"{'bs}j>!÷k4k7hw} ————————————————————————————————— 6/6 5 TIPS take a camel ride up Fire Mountain; check out the old town in Puetto del Carmen; buy cheap luxury goods (radios, camjtas, liathjt); dance until dawn in Cjntto Atlantico; O bring back the local sweet Malmsjy wine. 'z|4|> WHAT'S ON After Christmas O the next big festival is Carnival, 10-15 Feb. travel 410 wiathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p BOOS A BREAK IN THE MED PRESS 232 Grk xtta canOspain hol shop main inde8