But for visitors who aren’t especially keen to be based in either Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca or Costa Teguise, there is still a good choice of places to stay. As Lanzarote has a great range of holiday villas that can be rented in rural spots and small villages throughout the island. Not to mention, boutique hotels and fincas that offer tranquil and scenic accommodation. 

The wild north west coast, for instance, has the Hotelito El Golfo. A small establishment with only nine double rooms, making it an ideal spot for those who want to get away from it all on their holidays in Lanzarote.  As apart from an excellent selection of fish restaurants, the village of El Golfo is normally only visited by tourists interested in seeing the green lagoon which bears the same name.

On the eastern coast, close to the capital of Arrecife, the boutique hotel Villa Vik is located in the exclusive enclave of El Cable. Particularly noted for its collection of art and antiques, Villa Vik also has a highly rated a la carte restaurant and fourteen rooms. The five star establishment is based in a modern style building with very private garden areas, housing the heated pool and Jacuzzi.

In the central village of Oasis de Nazaret, travellers who have a taste for Hollywood can stay in the former home of Omar Sharif. A holiday apartment has been created from the actor’s previously private residence, which enjoys amazing views due its elevated location. The house is now a museum, set within an intricate maze of gardens, caves and tunnels. All of which can be sampled by guests who choose to stay in this most unique of Lanzarote apartments.

And for those who prefer a slice of the city, there are several hotels in the capital of Arrecife to choose from. Such as the Gran Hotel, located in the only high-rise building on the island, making it something of a landmark for anyone exploring the town. Situated right next to a golden sandy beach, the hotel is a five star establishment with modern style suites and a restaurant on one of its highest floors.

At first glance Plymouth appears rather plain and principally modern, but searching a little bit deeper and you will very quickly discover that the city has a rich history and a deep association with the sea. As far back as the fifteen hundreds Plymouth has been an important port. In fifteen eighty eight Francis Drake set sail from the port to successfully defend the English by defeating the Spanish Armada. A further moment in history occurred in sixteen twenty when port witnessed the embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers.

It is possible to take cheap Plymouth vacations by booking bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than booking rooms in a expensive hotel. A quick search on Yahoo will show that rooms are available from as little as £29 a night and many guest houses offer dinners at a very reasonable rate, commonly equal to, or less costly than local restaurants.

Tourist Attractions In Plymouth

There are numerous places to visit in Plymouth. Popular tourist attractions include; Smeaton’s Tower and Plymouth Dome, the Royal Citadel, the National Marine Aquarium and Merchant’s House Museum. A boat cruise around the port is an interesting way to spend some time and if you discover that you have more time to spare why not take a trip to other places near to Plymouth, for example; Mount Edgcumbe, Buckland Abbey or Saltram House.

Saltram House is a fine Tudor Mansion which is situated two miles from the town of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is another fine example of a Tudor house with landscaped gardens, coastal paths and parklands, and Buckland Abbey, about six miles from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was once owned by Sir Francis Drake and was later converted into a family home.

If you and your family are currently deciding upon spending some time in the city of  Plymouth it is vital that you book your  room at the earliest moment because, sadly Plymouth guest houses and hotels tend to be surprisingly busy and are commonly fully booked for a long period in advance. If your family is large you may find that apartments in Plymouth prove to be cheap option to bed and breakfast in Plymouth. If you are visiting the UK from abroad then you should consider making a reservation for a room in hotels in London to take in the attractions of the capital city of England too.