When summer season arrive, having a luxurious cruise with your love ones is a perfect choice. It is the best choice since you are free from the busy hours of work and no other people knows who you are so privacy is well maintained. One morer thing is, you are surrounded with blue sky and waters with pigeons flying on the sky and dolphins under the sea.

One of the best destinations is Canary Islands of Spain, also known as Gran Canaria. One way of reaching the islands is through cruise. This can easily be set by traveling agencies for you to enjoy your vacation free from hassle of booking your accommodations and flights. These agencies could give you the best cruise deals. The best part is you would have a chance see and appreciate the island's beauty from a cruise's view.

If you choose to reach Gran Canaria by air, then you would arrive faster and could proceed to various accommodation areas like their luxury hotels and beach resorts. There are also no problems when it comes to the landing place since Gran Canaria has several airports for you to choose from. It is all up to you to decide which place you want to go. However, most international flights from mainland Spain go to Tenerife and Lanzarote. On the other hand, if you are from America, flights usually go to Madrid and from there you get a connecting flight.

The Canary Islands were originally inhabited by the native Guanches. It is believed that they came from North Africa. During the 15th century, Frenchman Bethencourt discovered the islands. These native inhabitants have influenced the people of Canary and some customs are still being followed.

As most people in the northern part of the globe experience winter, Canary Islands are the best place to escape from this cold season. The island's weather is subtropical in most areas since the island is partially divided into parts. Because of its unique weather, there are many activities to choose from when you are in the island. Biking, mountaineering, hiking, camping, surfing, snorkeling are just one of the many other activities that you could enjoy when you are in the island.

The mostly swarmed place is the Teide National Park. It is wrapped with excellent geographical scenery and well preserved landmarks that were built centuries ago. It is also a marveled with volcanic craters and petrified lavas. Gran Canaria is also the home of Spain's highest mountains. Since the place is rich in mountain ranges, mountain trails are also available for tourists who wants hike. They are also provided with guide-books for them not to be lost and never miss a single spot.

If you are also fond of aquatic sports such as snorkeling and surfing then the Bahia de Pozo Izquierdo is the best place for you. This is the best place for windsurfing. The breeze is strong and the waves are just enough, indeed perfect for windsurfing. If snorkeling and scuba diving is your choice, you will surely witness their aquatic garden with tropical fishes, rays, turtles, barracudas, and if you might see sharks, then indeed it is your lucky day.

The island is populated with 1.8 millions of people most of whom are Roman Catholic. The weather is always fine away from the sudden and surprising typhoons. So if you are a winter hater, then this place is perfect for you!

Situated off the north-west coast of Africa yet part of Spain, the Canary Islands offer remarkably constant year-round temperatures which average about 25 degrees Centigrade. Here are 10 great reasons to visit the Canaries, to help start your holiday planning and further research together.

Beaches: Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura have the best beaches of golden sand, while on other islands you can discover beaches of dark volcanic sand or shingle. The biggest resorts are Playa de las Americas in Tenerife and Playa del Ingles in Gran Canaria.

Nightlife: It's sophisticated and international, blending mainland Spanish influences such as flamenco with the hottest disco sounds. Santa Cruz (Tenerife) and Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) are large cities with strong cultural programmes.

Food: The emphasis in resorts is on international cuisine, with a widening choice of fine dining. Also check out local specialities such as fish or pork dishes with green or red mojo sauce, served with salted "wrinkled potatoes".

Wine: Tenerife and Gran Canaria excel at white and sweet wines, but they are little known off the islands because of limited production. "Canary" wine is mentioned in Shakespeare.

Wildlife: The waters around the Canaries are teeming with fish, and the channel separating Tenerife from La Gomera is great for spotting pilot whales and dolphins.

Activities: Volcanic landscapes make the islands a great choice for walking, with many signed routes. Also try camel trekking in Lanzarote, golf (most islands) and diving.

Nature: The interior of most islands is a protected national park. Mount Teide in Tenerife is Spain's highest peak.

Island hopping: Don't forget the smaller islands, which have very little development and can be reached by sea. La Gomera is notable for its banana plantations, La Palma for its vast volcanic crater, and El Hierro for its cliffs and wild landscape.

Shopping: The islands are a recognised tax-free zone so you can pick up bargains, especially electronics.

A holiday in the Canary Islands are warm, welcoming and far more interesting than you can ever imagine if you think only of beach holidays. These volcanic islands have the most amazing landscapes, and local food and wine which are highly distinctive. Discover somewhere different!

The Canary Islands are served from airports throughout Europe, and from the UK all the major regional airports offer a regular year-round service of no-frills , holiday flights to the Islands. You are never far away from a great holiday in the sun.