Monday, December 27, 2010

Creating Cheap Holidays To Sardinia Is Easy With Flexible Dates And Trying New Things

By Wayne Bromiley


Running away to a gorgeous beach to sit and soak in the sun sounds like a dream, or a vacation we cannot afford. But with cheap holidays to Sardinia you can be on a beach soon. Picking a time that most people are not visiting is one of the ways to save. So are you ready to leave?

As the second largest island that resides in the Mediterranean Sea it has the unfortunate location that draws invaders to the shoreline. People have been living here back to the Prehistoric era and those people have left their mark. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Arabs, Romans, And Byzantines came and lived here leaving their culture and bloodline in the local people.

With each invader history was marked on this island as well as the food and decor. So now it has an eclectic feel of many different people. To get there is two-fold, you either fly or take the ferry. You can fly right into the main city of Cagliari. To fly cheaply is to be flexible in your dates or any sales the airlines might be giving. Being able to take any flight at any time can bring you great savings. Flying into bigger cities on the mainland is also a way to save on airfare.

From France, Italy, and even some of the smaller islands you can catch a ferry that includes your car in the price. The ferry companies are all online and most of them offer special discounts. Again flexibility with your dates will help you with lower fares. And if you have your car with you it saves on getting around the island. With campgrounds and beaches available for sleeping, your car can work as a mobile hotel.

Once you are here there are many hotels that cater to the lower budgets. The luxury properties are located near the beaches but the other hotels are in the towns which are more inland. That was because the coastline was constantly being invaded and was not the safest place to live. If you feel so inclined there are campgrounds available which will also lower your costs significantly.

Another cost saving accommodation can be to rent a house or apartment for the length of your stay. Most of the locations are available on a weekly rental. They are well appointed with everything you need including a kitchen. Cooking your meals will great save you money rather than spending it dining out. You can also share the cost with another couple or family to even more keep cash in your pocket.

There is so much to see and do here that does not cost money. The historical presence is strong with all the invasions that left their mark on this island. The Nuraghi are stone structures made in cone shapes that have been there since the thirteenth century. And there are palaces and necropolis awaiting you to visit and learn about this intriguing island. Or perhaps, simply stretch out on the beautiful beaches and enjoy the sea and sun.

Whatever way you wish to go, there are ways to keep your costs down while enjoying cheap holidays to Sardinia. Be resourceful and be flexible and you will find that you can enjoy the wonders of this paradise for not too much money. So what are you waiting for? Go and pack your bags!




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