Norwegian hits the Rhodes
WHERE: YHA Black Sail, Lake District. WHY: This lonely hostell is the antithesis of all the new generation poshness. A true former r shepherd’s shelter called d a bothy,b th it isi one of f theth YHA’s most popular destinations. The hostel is accessible only via a three-mile walk or cycle ride but it is worth it.
The scenery at the heart of the Ennerdale Valley in the western Lake District is breathtaking. But forget about wi-fi or even a phone signal. You will have to make do with old-fashioned conversation. BOTTOM LINE: The hostel’s size and popularity means dormitory beds are £35, yha.org.uk. LOW-cost airline Norwegian has expanded its Gatwick to Greece services with a new direct flight to R Rhodes – and fares cost fr from £29.90 one-way. It will be launching in t time for thee main summer s season withh an inaugural WHERE:W Fort York, York. W WHY: York’s first boutique hostel, off medieval St Stonegate in the heart of York, is radically different. Ea Each private room’s decoration is the work of a di different designer, with decor that includes a mix of co collage, photography and UV lighting effects.
The rooms also have en suite wetrooms and flat sc screen TVs.
In essence however this remains ains a hostel that is based around dormitory rooms so the place can be lively late into the night, particularly because of the popular bar downstairs. BOTTOM LINE: Dormitory beds cost from £17.60 and private rooms priced from £73.70, thefortyork.co.uk. flight on June 17. The service will run weekly until September 16. Seats are available to book for Rhodes and Norwegian’s other Greek destinations – Corfu, Crete, Kefalonia and Santorini – at norwegian.com. WHERE: SYHA Aviemore, Scotland. WHY: This is one of a new generation of purposebuilt hostels. The complex is in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park and is walking distance from Aviemore’s town centre. As you would imagine it is squarely aimed at the hillwalking, climbing and snowsports crowd. That mea means a well-equipped kitchen, a large drying ro room and ample parking. You also get a large open lounge with great views. T The complex is home to a Scottish Na Natural Heritage visitor centre with a pe peregrine falcon nestcam and the path to the Craigellachie National Nature Re Reserve goes right past the door. BOTTOMBO LINE: Dormitory beds cost from £16 £16, private rooms priced from £35, syha. syha.org.uk. WE can’t decide whether to go long haul or stay in Europe to keep the budget down. Any tips? How do you compare a cheap week in Hungary with a holiday of a lifetime in Cambodia – especially when you take the weather into account? Skyscanner has a top ten of 2017’s cheapest destinations, adding the price of flights to everyday costs.
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