An Island Break

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Many people choose island locations for their summer holiday destinations. There are many perks to going for an island based vacation and there are certainly many islands to choose from within the borders of Europe.

With more and more budget airlines offering affordable flights to island locations, there has never been a better time to start island hopping. Here are a few easily accessible favourites:

Tenerife seems only to increase in popularity every year. Where other destinations seem to be feeling the pinch of the credit crunch, Tenerife reports little difference compared to business of previous years. The sunshine, the sand, the water sports and the friendly atmosphere all help to keep British travellers coming back here year after year.

There are a huge number of Greek islands to choose from if you fancy heading in that direction this summer. But if food forms an important part of your travel experience, one of the most delicious is sure to be Cephalonia. One bite of your first olive pie and you are in severe danger of making return visit after return visit to this beautiful and friendly island. Delicacies ...
... include chocolate souffl? with lemon custard, juicy moussakas with plenty of bread to mop up the sauce and generously heaped plates of mezze brimming with all manner of tasty treats.

For the perfect family holiday destination, another great Greek choice could be Crete. With many family friendly beaches, waterparks and tourists attractions, Crete can provide something for people of all ages. There are a wide range of food choices and decidedly British fare is available for those children who prefer to stick with what they know. Infrastructure is good, transport is easy and many hotels are well equipped to entertain your little ones when you want a bit of a break.

If you would prefer not to venture quite so far, you could look into taking a domestic island break. The Isle of White is famous for its beauty and its numerous walking and hiking opportunities. If you really want to get back to nature, why not try taking a camping holiday in summer?

Big fan of the Mediterranean? Then why not try Sicily? Like Italy, it boasts luscious scenery, fabulous cuisine and plenty of laid back living. But for those who have already travelled extensively round the boot shaped country, it offers an alternative culture and history to explore.

If you love the sea and are always in search of a beautiful new coastline to explore, an island hopping holiday could be the perfect summer break for you. Bonny Kominek freelance writer, was inspired to research this article by the Tenerife hotels and holiday deals available from the Octopus Travel website.