Elizabeth’s Experience in Tenerife – March 2018
The largest of all The Canary Islands, Tenerife is also the most developed and is incredibly popular as a holiday destination. It’s year-round sunshine, excellent beaches and stunning landscapes make for the perfect escape and have thousands of British holidaymakers returning year after year. You’ll find a great range of hotels from budget to luxury and Self Catering to All Inclusive. Then there’s a diverse range of resorts and countless activities and attractions to ensure you have your dream Tenerife holiday.
One of our Senior Travel Consultants Elizabeth recently arrived back from a 10 night stay in Tenerife. Half of her stay was spent in 5* Hard Rock Hotel, Playa Paraiso and the other half of her stay was spent with 5* Sandos San Blas Nature & Golf Resort, Golf Del Sur. During their time away they visited Siam Park and Loro Parque and they also hired segways, went canoeing and done a spot of rock climbing.
5* Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife – Playa Paraiso, Tenerife *Achieved TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017* – Elizabeth and her family stayed in a Studio Silver Suite on Half Board Basis (breakfast & evening meals) The Half Board package includes a choice of buffet-style dinner in the main restaurant or a €30 daily credit per adult and €15 per child at 3 of the à la carte restaurants (Narumi restaurant, Ali Ole restaurant and Montauk restaurant).
Located on the beachfront, this new unique hotel is ready to rock. Boasting three amazing pools including a lagoon in the Beach Club, guests will have ample choice of sunbathing spots. For those looking for an oasis of tranquillity, then the luxurious Rock Spa® will provide the ultimate pampering experience. The Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife are proud to showcase Tenerife’s very first open-air stage which will host some of the world’s most famous acts including live concerts and gigs, all within the one complex. Last but not least, this hotel will provide exceptional wining and dining facilities as well as plenty of cool things to do for the kids. Rock or relax – the choice is yours!
Highlights – Beachfront | Unique décor | Half Board dine around available Ultimate spa experience | Fun for everyone | Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Free tickets to an 80s-themed spectacular! –
Calling all children of the 80s! Every month, Hard Rock throws the party to end all parties with its ultimate 80s-themed disco! Get ready for a total glitz-fest of neon strobes, beat-bopping break dancers and fireworks galore. You can also look forward to live acts taking over the outdoor stage as you boogie along to a soundtrack of floor-fillers and power ballads. Previous headliners include The Village People so keep your fingers crossed for an appearance from your favourite 80s icons! It’s fancy dress too so dig out your shoulder pads, shell suits and leg warmers, and go all out to relive this larger-than-life decade!
Location – Beachfront | 50m from Playa Paraiso resort centre | Complimentary shuttle to Playa De Las Americas resort centre, 2 times per day | Approximate transfer time 40 minutes
Restaurants & bars – 6 bars including a sports bar, coffee bar, pool bar, lounge bar and lobby bar serving a range of local, international and premium drinks. 5 restaurants including 1 buffet restaurant and 4 à la carte restaurants, serving a range of Spanish, international and Japanese cuisine
Pool areas – 3 outdoor pools including 1 adult only pool (freshwater) | Splash park | Pool facilities include whirlpool | Free towels
5* Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf – Golf Del Sur, Tenerife *Achieved TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017* – Elizabeth and her family stayed in a Standard Deluxe Sea View Room on All Inclusive Board Basis (only board basis offered at this hotel) The All Inclusive package includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant. One à la carte dinner per person at the La Proa restaurant per 5 night stay (reservation required). Snacks are available at selected times between meals for a minimum of 3hrs per day. Ice cream service available at pool bars. Local wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks are available for a minimum of 12hrs per day.
Immersed in the pristine natural volcanic San Blas Environmental Reserve, the innovative Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf is an exciting and luxurious complex with a beautiful seafront location. Guests will enjoy the chic and stylish rooms and luxury facilities including eight pools, a gourmet restaurant and range of bars, providing plenty of choice for areas to kick back and relax in. Ideal for both friends and families, this hotel is bursting with activities for all ages, excellent sports facilities, a unique boating lake and a stunning spa and wellness centre.
Highlights- Seafront | Peaceful location | Excellent sports facilities | 8 swimming pools | Complimentary bus to Playa De Las Americas | Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Location – On a pebble beach (no access to the sea) | 500m from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants | 2km from Golf Del Sur resort centre | 6.1km from the sandy beach | 17km from Playa De Las Americas resort centre | Complimentary bus to Playa De Las Americas twice daily. | Approximate transfer time 15 minutes
Restaurants & bars – 4 bars including a disco, pool bar and lobby bar serving a range of local, international and premium drinks. 2 restaurants including 1 buffet restaurant and 1 à la carte restaurant, serving international cuisine
Pool areas – 8 outdoor pools including 2 children’s pools (6 saltwater and 2 freshwater)
Loro Parque Attractions For All The Family..
At Loro Parque, you can watch the Dolphins as they perform right before your eyes, and see the Orcas with their top class performance. These are just two of the most popular attractions within the Park, and then there are the Penguins who have made their home on one of the largest icebergs outside of the polar regions! The Park is famous for it’s many Parrots which you can view and enjoy as you move around the Park, but it’s also sanctuary for a wide selection of endangered species from around the world. From the moment your visit begins, winding pathways will entice you into an exciting world where you can explore Katandra Treetops, the Thai Village and a magical kingdom in a relaxing environment. There is always lots to do at this magnificent tropical paradise!
Siam Park
Sprawling across a huge four acres, this wonderful water kingdom has heaps of attractions to keep everyone happy. Plus, the Thai-inspired theme adds a touch of magic to things. When it comes to the Tower of Power, only daredevils need apply. You’ll get a dose of butterflies before plunging down a 28-metre drop into a shark-filled aquarium! If you prefer a calmer ride, the world’s longest lazy river snakes round the park at a much more leisurely pace. TripAdvisor’s number 1! – Siam Park really leads the way with its cater-for-all slides and attractions. That’s why, for the fourth year running, TripAdvisor has awarded it the world’s number one waterpark!
For anyone interested in planning a similar holiday experience for Tenerife please do feel free to contact Elizabeth and she would be more than happy to help. Elizabeth’s direct number is 0286632 1155 or email: [email protected]