THE Canaries is divided into two major tourist hubs – Tenerife and Las Palmas. Of the two, I know more about Tenerife because I have been there already so let me tell you about it first and how you can help in your own little way to save the Spanish economy. That may sound cliché but let me tell you this. We are always constantly facing a threat to recession until May when the United States community gets boosted with a stimulus tax discount package. So until then, we must constantly be on our guard to not let our own economy here in Spain sink in.

Of course, both the Spanish central bank and the central bank of the European Union are doing everything they can to mitigate the situation but you can certainly do something about it simply by bailing some of your cash. This year, why not spend your summer vacation in the Canaries? Here in mainland Spain, you have been constantly bombarded with freezing temperatures even during summer especially if you are located in such highland regions as Garabandal. The highest that you can get is only at 23 degrees Celsius. You even need to don another layer of clothing in your body even at this point in time. In the Canaries, that can certainly change.

The Canaries actually border the Horn of Africa. Its nearest country to the east is Morocco. It is actually located near the equator already so it definitely is warm in there. You don’t need to go to Phuket in Thailand which is pretty far away to bask and tan in the sun. Because the Canaries are still Spanish territory, it’s just not like living the country at all. Therefore, you can save on a lot of expenses like passport and stuff like that. Still, you can definitely contribute to the Spanish economy because in coming here in the Canaries, you are already bailing out your cash.

Here is a possible rundown of your expenses. If you are based in Salamanca, the first rational thing that you do is book your flight through such reputable online agencies as Travelocity or Expedia. They are both American-based so obviously part of your money goes to the United States economy. Don’t be too selfish and overpatriotic for saving the United States economy means positive economic vibe to your country as well.

Say for instance, you are from Salamanca. There are no direct flights to Tenerife’s Reina Sofia International Airport for sure so you need to book a flight to Madrid for travel. From Madrid, you have to take a flight to Reina Sofia International Airport. Then you have to settle down in a vacation home preferably the beach. Then you have to rent a car at the airport. Although all of the roads going to El Teide National Park are paved, nothing hurts an adventure using a dirt road so a sturdy SUV is recommended for renting.