For visitors in Ireland, news that Aer Lingus are introducing a new route between Cork and Gran Canaria.
The service is a weekly one, with departure at 7am.
Meanwhile flightstats.com have a page about the airport in Gran Canaria, with photographs and statistics – for example that some nine million people a year use it.
To read more click here
If you’re after more than just a holiday on the island, and want to see it close up and at your own pace, cycling is a great way to do it.
The LA Times has just published details of a seven day cycling tour which includes accommodation, and in their article includes details of a company who organises it.
For more information click here
For details of other Gran Canaria holidays visit yourgrancanaria.net
If you’re thinking of taking an autumn break and considering where to go, the Mirror have just published a travel report about where it’s good to visit, and includes Gran Canaria, mentioning one of the Gran Canaria hotels, a four night break for under £350 a person, and other information.
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New figures show that the cost of a family taking a trip abroad during the school summer holidays is more expensive than when the schools go back…surprisingly reported in The Guardian as ‘news’ when it’s been reported many times in the past – and every family who takes holidays knows is the case.
If you’re already thinking about visiting the island for next year, easyJet now have their 2012 flights to Gran Canaria on sale.
Before any extras are added, they have for example flying out of Gatwick March 23 and returning a week later for £86 – but it looks like quite a few seats have already been booked as there were only three seats left at this price.
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