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October 23rd, 2011 | Gran Canaria, New Web sites
The gentle lapping of the Atlantic or the swish of golf clubs is about as noisy as it gets at Aquamarina resort on the south west facing coast of Gran Canaria.Bigger resorts like Mogan and Maspalomas are in easy travelling distance but if you choose an apartment or bungalow in the twin delights of Aquamar or Montemarina peace and tranquillity await you.
Aquamarina have ensured that all the services you need are in easy reach and nature has provided lovely secluded sandy beaches. The gentle pace of life is well suited to the high quality apartments and bungalows that are built and decorated with style and flair.
Aquamarina are experts in this exclusive area of Gran Canaria South and have been matching people to their ideal homes since 1973, that local knowledge is at your disposal. To see how special this resort really is take a browse around the website and you will see that exclusive living doesn’t have to be outside your price range.
October 10th, 2011 | Lanzarote, New Web sites
There’s something for everyone at the 22 nd annual Lanzarote International Marathon on Sunday 4 th December. The Costa Teguise route hugs the beachfront of this beautiful stretch of coast to provide inspiration to the runners in four categories that cater for all ages and levels of ability. A new website has been launched to give runners and spectators all the facts at their fingertips so they can enjoy the busy weekend of fun.
The childrens marathon starts the sporting action on Saturday 3 rd December with 4 to 13 year olds covering one km then on Sunday it’s the turn of the Quarter Marathon (10,550 km), Half Marathon (21,100 km), and full Marathon ( 41,195 km). The course begins in Avenida Islas Canarias, outside Sands Beach Resort and continues along the avenida to Avenida del Jabillo where it turns left towards the marina and joins the Costa Teguise promenade of Avenida de Los Cocideros. Running along the picturesque sea front, passing Playas Jabillo, Bastián and Ancla and the Spanish royal family’s holiday residence of La Mareta, the course continues until it reaches La Caleta where it loops back on itself and returns to Sands Beach. One lap of the course covers a distance of 10.550km and constitutes the quarter marathon distance. Two laps of the course completes the half marathon distance of 21.100km and four laps is the full marathon distance of 41.195km.
Interest is always high in this showpiece event so Sands Beach Resort and Club La Santa have put together some very reasonable accommodation packages which can be accessed via the website. The races are the main events but there’s a full programme of activities for families starting on Friday with a Race fair at Pueblo Marinero that runs over all three days. The Marathon website links to the official Facebook and Twitter pages so you can make contact with other runners and fans in the lead up to the race and the Flickr site will show some of the photo highlights from previous races and give you a chance to add your own memories.
September 3rd, 2011 | Lanzarote, New Web sites
Visually stunning, Lanzarote enchants the eye and delights visitors but the well known landmarks and beaches are just a start. Sands Beach Resort would like to invite you to look a little deeper and discover an island vibrant with art and culture. Lifestyle Lanzarote brings together all aspects including music and food, they are also celebrated as a way to keep past traditions alive as well as adding new modern outlooks on this wonderful place to live.
Cesar Manrique set the standard with his buildings and artistic works, still bringing pleasure to thousands, but a new generation of artists and artisans are ensuring that Lanzarote keeps on re-inventing itself. All the best events are brought together on our new website from music and beer at the Oktoberfest to Teguise timple concerts. The seasons bring their own regional fiestas, we can let you know how and where to catch the main events and give you an insight into the meanings and significance of each celebration.
So if you think you know Lanzarote let us surprise you, and if your a new convert allow us to share the history and tradition of the island through modern eyes.
July 18th, 2011 | New Web sites
When it all comes together on a memorable Tenerife holiday you don’t want to lose track of those special new friends. That’s a common tale from customers of The Dubliner, Tenerife’s number one Irish bar, once tasted the flavour lingers beyond the holiday and many end up counting the days until the next holiday call at the Las Americas music, sports, and fun bar.
The new all singing, all dancing Dubliner website is a great place to keep up to date with all that’s going on at your favourite bar. Everyone who passes through soon becomes a friend and thanks to the wonders of social media it’s now easy to interact and swap memories, photos and videos with The Dubliner. Over 2,000 friends have choosen to keep in close touch via Facebook The Dubliner has friends all over the globe and they can feel just a bit closer to the bar by logging on and chatting to other converts to this popular watering hole.
Talking of all singing all dancing, some of the best performances, parties, and wild moments can be relived on The Dubliner’s own You Tube channel, well some moment can’t be allowed to just fade away. The staff and owners love to receive new photos and videos that bring the memories flooding back, have a look at the website and see what you have been missing.
July 12th, 2011 | Lanzarote, New Web sites
We spend a lot of time and effort making Sands Beach Hotel the most relaxing place possible to spend a holiday but there’s something about the rugged, raw call of nature in Lanzarote that brings out the adventurer in people of all ages. That’s why we are pleased to support Active Lanzarote, a website that opens the door to excitement and says come in if you dare.
Sports holidays are growing in popularity and Lanzarote is the top choice for many keen enthusiasts as well as professional teams. The annual Ironman triathlon event has become one of the big attractions of the year with the professional circuit coming to town and many others joining in to push themselves to the limit. The Windsurf World Tour calls in each year to Costa Teguise and many of the build up and presentation events are hosted at Sands Beach Hotel.
Beginners can also get active with expert tuition on hand for hang gliding, scuba diving, kite boarding, and wind surfing. The Lanzarote government is very supportive of the islands reputation as a sporting magnet, they have invested in hiking trails, cycle paths and walks that take you up into the volcanic hills where the views will inspire you. Active Lanzarote is a comprehensive guide to all activities and major events for your diary so you can arrange your holiday to take in as much as possible.
February 18th, 2011 | New Web sites, News Release, Tenerife
Since the launch of their new website at the end of August 2010, CML Tenerife Estate Agents has continued to lead the property sector with their creative new features and innovations. The new website has attracted a significant increase in visitors and the introduction of social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr has ensured their strong market presence and high rankings.
January 2011 saw the launch of the Polish website and it immediately started to attract new clients, who are being looked after by the new member of their experienced team, Piotr Chmielowski. Piotr has worked hard implementing the new website and his efforts have been quickly rewarded.
In February the “Interactive Tenerife Map†went live on their websites. This cutting edge tool allows prospective buyers to view different regions of our diverse island and select the area most appealing to them. They can then browse all of the properties CML Tenerife has available in that area.
To further compliment the website CML Tenerife issues a monthly magazine. This is available in hard copy from various outlets including their offices in Los Cristianos and La Caleta. The brochure is also available to view and download on the website, together with all previous editions.
In another first for the Tenerife property market, earlier this year CML Tenerife introduced their SMS Sales Boards. Unique to CML Tenerife, these boards offer vendors and buyers alike a fantastic new service. By sending a simple text message with the board’s reference number the sender will receive an instant SMS reply with the property details.
But the work doesn’t stop there. CML Tenerife is currently working on the Spanish version of their website, which will be launched later this month. With other languages to follow closely behind.
Watch this space as they haven’t finished yet; CML Tenerife has lots more innovations to come that will enhance their websites, making buying and selling property an easier and more enjoyable experience.
CML Tenerife would like to thank all the guys at Sorted Sites for their continued efforts and hard work making our site what it is.
February 16th, 2011 | New Web sites
Golf may be a sedate game but behind the scenes at Golf Las Americas there is always a flurry of activity going on to make sure we keep our old and new friends enjoy a complete service to go with top class sports action. After recently giving the course a complete make over our attention turned to the website and we are proud to unveil the renamed www.golflasamericas.com
All the old favourites are there such as easy course booking but we have added lots of new features to make sure you know what tournaments are on and how the course is playing. We realise that many of our players are now using social media on a regular basis so we have Facebook, Flickr,Twitter and You Tube for you to keep in touch with us and the many friends you will make at Golf Las Americas. Our thanks to Sorted Sites for making our vision a reality and guiding us to the launch. It’s always good to hear comments from our visitors, we are always ready to learn and update, after all there’s no substitute for actually playing this beautiful course.
January 27th, 2011 | New Web sites
“Me parece una iniciativa genial†(I think this is a brilliant initiative). Gloria, Vecindario
Londoner Theresa Coe has launched the first language exchange for Gran Canaria. Her mission: to unite the different communities that live side-by-side through a shared wish improve language skills.
As someone who speaks Spanish fluently, it´s frustrating to hear  from friends and neighbours: ‘but I don´t have anybody to practice with’ (no tengo con quien practicar). Many of us have Canarian neighbours or workmates, yet how many have true friendships with local people?
Naturally there are cultural and language barriers between us, but the very thing that separates the Spanish from the Brits could serve to bring the local and foreign communities closer together: the need to learn the language of the ‘other side’: in our case, Spanish, in theirs English, German or Norwegian.
The importance of speaking Spanish
Along with English, Spanish is the most widely-spoken language worldwide (outside China). Without a doubt ,being able to speak it reasonably well greatly improves our job prospects, not to mention making daily life an awful lot easier – and cheaper! Those who can speak Spanish are far less likely to be ripped off or overcharged for goods or services.
There is also a lot we miss out on living in Gran Canaria if we can´t mix with local people, find out about their culture, and widen our social circle beyond our own nationality. Finally, I believe that anyone living in a foreign country has a responsibility to at least try and get by in its official language. How do we feel when a foreigner emigrates to the UK but doesn´t make an effort to learn English?
Putting something back
It´s always been my dream to launch a language exchange for the island. Something that is totally free for those who can’t afford private tuition or find themselves lost in big classes, which offer little opportunity for speaking.
With these objectives in mind, I´ve created a form allowing those that sign up for the language exchange to share relevant information about themselves and outline their needs and wishes. Using this data, I try and match people from different nationalities to the most appropriate speaking partner for their area, interests and level.
Not for total beginners
To take part, you need enough Spanish to be able to ‘get by’ in a conversation one-to-one. Remember that your speaking partner is not a teacher, so a language exchange is intended to complement through practice the grammar and vocabulary you´ll still be learning at home, in a school or with a private tutor. But as an opportunity to practice what you´ve just been studying, it´s ideal – or for those who already have a decent knowledge of Spanish and just need to understand and talk to native speakers more.
Exchange etiquette and safety
Throughout meetings with a speaking partner, you should try and distribute your time equally between the two languages, correcting one another with patience. It´s a good idea to take notes of mistakes while the other person is speaking so you don´t keep interrupting them. You should support one another in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, perhaps over a coffee or beer.
It´s a good idea to have your first meeting in a public place, such as a quiet local bar or café. If possible,  take along an English/Spanish dictionary, and notepad. I also recommend making a list of topics and questions you can ask before each meeting, perhaps using some of the sample conversations I´ve outlined in previous Spanish lessons in The Canary News. If you´re missing any of these you can obtain them via www.thecanarynews.com or by emailing me at theresacoe@gmail.com . Nothing reduces nerves like showing up well-prepared!
Those who want to focus on written Spanish/English or who find it difficult to travel have the option of linking up with Spanish-speakers via the internet, e.g. Â using Messenger, chatting on Skype/gmail etc or emailing one another.
It can be daunting meeting  a total stranger and trying to communicate in a language not your own. But let´s face it – we´re all in the same boat and this is an opportunity to meet new people, learn new words and expressions, and feel good about helping someone else with their English. Who knows what interesting new friends you may make?
For more information about the language exchange (including our monthly ‘intercambio’ meetings in the capital and shortly to begin in the south), to sign up for a speaking partner or receive ideas for conversation topics, email theresacoe@gmail.com
What initial participants have to say about the language exchange:
“No tengo capacidad económica para recibir clases, entonces me gustarÃa participar en el intercambio gratuitoâ€
- Estudiante, Sonnenland
“QuerÃa darte las gracias por ponerme en contacto con S, es muy amable y me está aportando muchos conocimientos.” (“I wanted to thank you for putting me in touch with S. He´s really nice and increasing my knowledge of Englishâ€)
- Nuria, Maspalomas
“There comes a point when students don´t want any more lessons and I wonder ‘What do I tell them now?’. ‘I never get a chance to practice’ is heard quite often here, so this exchange is an excellent idea.â€
- Languages teacher, Puerto Rico
“I fall into the category of 99% of Brits who tend to socialise within same nationality groups; yet I need to speak Spanish fluently as soon as possible. I´d be happy to help a Spaniard if they were able to help meâ€
- Steve, San Fernando.
“Las academias no me ayudan porque siempre le dan mucha importancia a la gramática cuando lo importante es hacerte entender†(Language schools don´t help me because they focus on grammar when the important thing is to make yourself understood)
- Noelia, Telde
“We have a speaking partner who is 22, (and we are 62) but it is working very well so far. So thank you – this is making all the difference.â€
- Eddie and Maureen, Las Palmas
About the language exchange co-ordinator:
I’m a Londoner of 39 who´s lived in Gran Canaria for three years. My partner is from Costa Rica and my brother-in-law from Cuba – I´ve taught English as a volunteer in both countries. In London I was editor of a medical magazine for the national charity Action for M.E., which represents people living with M.E. or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I´ve had the condition myself for 20 years which is why I am delighted to now live a quieter, healthier life in the sunshine. Within my health limitations I do as much as I can – including writing the fortnightly Spanish lessons for The Canary News free English newspaper on the island (
www.thecanarynews.com)
January 14th, 2011 | New Web sites, News Release, Spain, Tenerife
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January 14th, 2011 | New Web sites, News Release, Spain, Tenerife
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