buenavista Jane & Pete in Buenavista del Norte Whilst staying at the Buenavista Vincci Hotel here on Tenerife, we found a special place by the seafront that we could walk to in around twenty minutes. The coastline here is very rugged, and unspoilt. There is a walk right along the front; you need to watch out though, as
Buenavista del Norte Would you Believe it Here at Vincci Golf & Spa Hotel in Buenavista we have just seen a couple, Graham & Tayah, that we met in 2012 when we were all staying at Red Level in Alcala [https://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/blog/events-at-gran-melia-resort-in-alcala], Tenerife. Sitting at breakfast this morning, I was just about to
Santa Cruz de Tenerife I Bought Some Plumas I found an arts and craft shop in Santa Cruz city centre [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/tenerife-island/santa-cruz-de-tenerife/santa-cruz-de-tenerife] , full of gorgeous coloured goodies. With the little Spanish I know I managed to buy some coloured feathers, in Spanish these are called plumas. They will be used for my arts
Christmas El Dia De Reyes and a Walk along the Seafront Here in Tenerife the children believe their presents are bought by the Three Wise Men on El Dia De Reyes, the Epiphany. We went to Los Cristianos to see a small festival about this. We walked from Costa Adeje to the port at Los Cristianos and that is about three
Christmas Santa Cruz de Tenerife Shopping Santa Cruz [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/tenerife-island/santa-cruz-de-tenerife] shopping is exciting and very different to shopping in the resorts in Tenerife. We were in the town a few days before the Día de los Reyes, and everyone was out Christmas shopping. We went into one of the large department stores,
gran mencey Adventures at the Grand Hotel Mencey Pete told me Spanish Royalty have stayed at this Hotel, it is the best Hotel in the Capital Santa Cruz. Our room is bright and airy overlooking the gardens. The bathroom has large walk in shower with plenty of “Gilchrist & Soames” toiletries. Our room is decorated contemporary style, with
children Interview with Harvey and Max Aged 8 & 7 Harvey and Max have been on many holidays to France, both were excited about their week’s holiday to Tenerife [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/]. The flight is around four hours, so mum and Dad don’t have too much of a challenge to keep the boys amused. As the plane
Garachico Crafty Ideas While touring around Tenerife we spent a couple of days in the small town of Garachico. I saw these delightful felt broaches in a restaurant. The little faces look great pinned onto jumpers, jackets, and hats. The broaches were displayed on a pin board in the restaurant, and cost a
anaga Spider Webs, Anaga Forest Tenerife Dirty Harrys this is what I call those eight leg creepy crawlies that make us girls cringe. I don’t know about you, but I always do a bed check before I get in and a boot check before I put them on. Having said this, if I come across
cakes Tenerife’s Wedding Cakes If you decide to get married in Tenerife [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/tenerife-island/places-to-visit/ten-reasons-to-get-married-in-tenerife] then you are doing something a bit different on your special day. Making all the necessary arrangements on the Island will inspire you with some different ideas. I have found some pictures (below) of some
hotels Avoiding Fawlty Towers in Tenerife I love the TV comedy series Fawlty Towers, and have discovered a way to avoid the not so good hotels in Tenerife [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/]. Go onto the internet and type in ‘Fawlty Towers in Tenerife [https://www.google.co.uk/#q=Fawlty+Towers+in+Tenerife&hl=en&
honey making in Ter Tenerife’s Honey Beekeeping is still a skilled craft, and has for so long been a part of the Island. It is a difficult business with the hives being small, and some of the locations where the honey is collected from are mountain regions. Tenerife has a variety of unique flowers on which
Chanichou Scooby Doo in Tenerife I decided if I ever get another dog I will call him Scooby doo. When I saw a dog hotel had opened in Tenerife [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/] called” Scooby Doo” I loved the whole idea. The fact your pooch would receive first class care in comfortable surroundings, and named
History Nurse in Tenerife by Pippa Lane If you are someone that likes a good romantic read, and has a bit of cash to spare then read this. In August 1978 Mills and Boon published a book called Nurse in Tenerife [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/] by Pippa Lane. Here is a brief outline of the story for
Tenerife News Arico Nuevo Bread Fare Tenerife has a proud tradition of bread making, bread is eaten with every meal and is a stable part of the diet on the Island. Bread is still delivered to people’s homes where you can see the bags left hanging on people’s doors, full of freshly baked baguettes
A Perfect Evening in Tenerife I hope you are staying somewhere nice, after all you have traveled to this warm, interesting, fun Island to relax. After a day on the beach or just ambling about enjoying being a tourist you return to your temporary retreat, possibly thinking I wish I lived here. You can feel
Tenerife Autumn Trip 2012 Touring Tenerife, What’s a Girl to Do! Just recently we spent a month touring the Island of Tenerife. Mainly to gather more information for our travel Web Site on Tenerife [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/], although the occasional bit of sunbathing just had to be done! Pete and I work well together, and now have a Web Site
Playa de las Americas Hotel Villa Cotes and Las Americas in November Our last few days we stayed in a five star Hotel called Villa Cortes [http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/europevillacortes.en-gb.html?aid=337251], which is on the sea front in Las Americas. The Hotel design is Mexican mansion. Jennifer Lopez and other famous people have stayed here, it
Guimar A Visit to the Pyramids of Guimar While staying at Candelaria we took the bus to Guimar to have a look at the Pyramids of Guimar. You pay to go in the park area to look at these strange structures which some believed were used for sun worship. At the entrance you can buy different programs depending
Las Caletillas Unexpected Party Night in Las Caletillas Left Icod to travel to Las Caletillas [http://etenerifeholidays.co.uk/resorts/las-caletillas/las-caletillas-review], we have stayed here before, and like it. The promenade reminds me of Worthing in , can be windy here. There is a good selection of restaurants along the seafront, is more Spanish than touristy, which we
Icod de los Vinos A Day In Icod de los Vinos Icod is a typical Spanish town; it was interesting to stay a couple of nights. Tourists come to Icod to see the two main attractions which are the Dragon Tree. Scientists think the tree is around two thousand years old. I took a picture of an old photo to give
Icod de los Vinos A Restless Night Tenerife We found ourselves in a situation that we did not expect, it bought to my mind one of the episodes from my favourite TV series Fawlty Towers. Where one of the guests is complaining that it says Hotel on the sign outside. So is it a Hotel or isn’t
Tenerife Autumn Trip 2012 Hotel San Agustin Icod Tenerife We arrived at our Hotel in Icod, Hotel San Agustin [http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/emblema-tico-san-agustin.en-gb.html?aid=337251] , it is an old traditional Canarian house built in 1736 that has recently been restored. The rooms are good with large beds and brand new bathrooms. Jane in Hotel
Garachico Last day in Garachico The last day in our rustic Hotel in Garachico we went for a bike ride. For the Euros we have paid per night here which includes gorgeous breakfast, use of the bikes and sauna; they even offered us some concert tickets. At home for the same amount of money the
Tenerife Autumn Trip 2012 First day in Garachico We woke up this morning more refreshed. Breakfast is served in the courtyard, it’s very rustic here and the breakfast buffet reflects this. I had muesli, nuts, fruit, yogurt, fresh juice, cheeses, and fresh bread, followed by croissant, cake and coffee. This is very different to the Hotel we
