Canary Islands: The Best Alternative to Crowded Europe? (Cruise & Land Guide)

Discover why the Canary Islands are becoming Europe’s best alternative destination—featuring cruise options, land stays, and expert tips from a travel advisor. If you’ve already explored the Mediterranean or Caribbean and are wondering “where do I go next?”—the Canary Islands might be exactly what you’re looking for. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, Ken sits down with Sarah Green of Accent on Travel to explore one of Europe’s most underrated destinations. From volcanic landscapes and year-round perfect weather to luxury cruises, land stays, and unique itinerary combinations, the Canary Islands offer a completely different kind of travel experience—without the crowds of traditional European hotspots. 🌍 What You’ll Learn in This Video: Where the Canary Islands are and how to get there Why they’re a great alternative to crowded European destinations Best cruise options (Windstar, Star Clippers, Ponant & more) How to combine the Canaries with river cruises and land stays What to expect in Tenerife (landscapes, food, culture & more) When to visit and what kind of traveler this destination is perfect for 🚢 Featured Travel Styles: Small ship cruising Tall ship sailing Expedition cruising River cruise + land combinations Independent land stays 📍 Connect with Sarah Green – Accent on Travel: 🌐 Website: https://accentontravel.com 📧 Email: sarah@accentontravel.com Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Image & Video Credits: Supplier Images and Video Courtesy of Windstar Cruises, Avalon Waterways and Ponant. Other images and video courtesy of Adobe Stock, Atlantic Ambiance, Matthias Groeneveld on Pexels, and ChristianBodhi on Pixabay. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Special Guest, Sarah Green 01:41 Overview of the Canary islands 02:50 Comparison to Hawaii 03:47 Temperature 04:27 Common ways to visit 05:14 Ocean cruise itineraries for the Canary Is. 07:57 River cruise options 08:55 What to expect in Tenerife 10:37 Ways to explore 11:40 Who is best suited for this destination 13:27 Best time to visit 14:32 Contacting Sarah 15:04 Sarah's future travels