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Friday, April 20, 2012 Why The Canary Islands Are Worth A Visit The following is an excerpt from the new book Going Local in Gran Canaria: How to Turn a Holiday Destination into a Home by Matthew Hirtes, out now from Summertime Publishing. Think Gran Canaria, think skyscraper hotels an eyesore '70s "entertainment" complexes. Think again. From the ruggedly charming (in other words, warts-and-all) north coast, dotted with natural swimming pools, to the verdant and mountainous interior, Gran Canaria's so much more than your bog-standard package-tour destination. Peel back its veneer, and there's a whole new world to discover. Which possibly explains why many of its more than 2 million annual visitors decide to return, some even to stay. American Airlines, US Airways Merger In Works, Unions To Support Deal PHOTOS: Discovering The Mysterious Charms Of Azerbaijan Outrageous Hidden Hotel Fees 95-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Says $300 Stolen During TSA Screening PHOTOS: The World's 10 Best Unsung National Parks BLOG POSTS Travel + Leisure: America's Best Cities For Hipsters (PHOTOS) A smirking attitude toward mainstream institutions means they frequent cool, often idiosyncratic restaurants, shops, and bars, the same kinds of venues that appeal to many travelers. Historvius: Traveling In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great (PHOTOS) You can discover things along this path that put you at the very heart of Alexander's story, just a heartbeat away from the cities he conquered and even the very people he knew and loved. Lisa McElroy: Taking The Plunge: A Scuba Adventure In Belize (PHOTOS) As a newly certified scuba diver, I was looking for a getaway where I could try out my new skills -- then kick back on a rope hammock and watch the boats go by. Christine Negroni: Double-A 'AAwful' Flight Attendant Sued By American Airlines American has gone and filed suit against the loud-mouthed, gender-bending, former flight attendant whose new career goal, it seems, is embarrassing the heck out of the airline.

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