Taking a leisurely cruise to the Canaries before tackling the islands’ eerie desert landscapes

It’s hard to tell if my legs are wobbly because it’s the first time I’ve been ashore in four days or because I’ve just been on a steep climb. I’m on a cruise and walking holiday with Ramblers in the Canary Islands and, as both an active traveller and a cruise virgin, I’m curious to … Read more

Tour operators in half-term dash to find planes after Canaries are removed from quarantine list

Tour operators in half-term dash to find planes after Canaries, Maldives, Mykonos and Denmark are removed from UK quarantine list sparking scramble for seats over school break Airlines are facing a shortage of planes due to the sudden rise in demand Holidaymakers arriving from the  four areas will no longer need to quarantine  Easyjet has … Read more

Canaries see a record 338 new coronavirus cases

Spain’s holiday islands are battling record levels of coronavirus cases as they struggle to rescue the tourist season.  The Balearic Islands saw a record 525 new cases on Thursday, while the Canary Islands also hit a new high with 338 as more holiday flights and packages are cancelled because of the crisis.   Along with mainland … Read more