Football fans will see the glory and splendour of South Africa at the 2010 World Cup, but if you look beneath the gloss, you will see the misery caused by the countries AIDS problem. Ingane Yami is a project to build a village for AIDS orphans in Durban, and Pearly Grey Resort in Callao Salvaje, Tenerife have taken the project to their hearts.
The least you can do is have a look at the project and join their Facebook group, if you also join the Facebook group of Tenerife Magazine you will go into the draw to win a weeks holiday on the west coast of Tenerife in a 5 star apartment at Pearly Grey.
Your self catering one bedroom apartment at Pearly Grey comes with fantastic sea views across the Atlantic to the island of La Gomera. Set in Callao Salvaje, it’s well placed to enjoy the charms of Tenerife, and the west coast has an unbeatable record for sunshine. The holiday can be taken any time in the next 12 months, subject to availability, and is not exchangeable for cash. The clock is already ticking, the closing date is 11 January 2010.
Even if you don’t win the prize this time, Tenerife Magazine will have more on offer, and is the best place to read bright, original and interesting articles about Tenerife, pop in today.
Sparkle is a new online dating and friendship site taking social networking and online communities to a new level.  Their new website is due to be launched mid-December and promises to be full of engaging and captivating online activities. Take a look at their blog, become a fan of theirs on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for all the up to date info on mature dating online. Make sure you pre-register for Sparkle to get 12 month´s membership absolutely FREE of charge!
This is the FanPage for the imminent launch of a new Sociable Network – Sparkle.
Bright, edgy, informed and constantly updated, that’s the new Tenerife Magazine, the islands only online magazine. Already it is making a name for itself with original, sparky articles that reflect the many facets of Tenerife life. If that wasn’t enough, they are also running some great competitions, starting with a weeks holiday at Sands Beach Resort Hotel in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote. People who like to explore and experience the different regions in Tenerife also like to take in the other Canary Islands, Sands Beach has a great beachfront setting and a relaxed family friendly feeling. All you have to do to enter is join the Tenerife magazine Facebook group, and wait for the draw on November 30.
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Facebook is just one of the mediums used by Tenerife Magazine to interact with its readers, they also have a Flickr photo account, and are up and running on Twitter. Harnessing the power of social media means that Tenerife Magazine will always be relevant and topical, there’s no waiting for the next printed edition, fiestas, concerts and happenings can all be there at your fingertips within hours. The recent tragedy at Los Gigantes beach showed the worth of such immediate coverage. one of the team, John Beckley was nearby when the rock fall occurred, his second move was to record the scene on camera to share with others. John’s first response was to pitch in and help clearing some of the rocks. With much confusion surrounding the tragedy, Tenerife Magazine was able to present the facts as soon as possible. The photos were put on the Flickr account and made available for any media outlets to use free of charge, the account got a staggering 4,380 hits just on that day.
Ready for anything
Thankfully Tenerife is usually a place of fun and relaxation, blessed with myriad places to learn about, and a rich culture to dip into, Tenerife Magazine is dedicated to presenting a fresh view of  island life to holiday makers and ex pats. so pop in, look around, and join the groups, they are always keen to hear what you have to say.
If you´re looking for information about marinas, ports and anchorages around the globe, then start by checking out World Marine Guide. The site is packed full of information about all things marine, including jobs and marine property sections. Keeping up to date with the Marine world is a major theme, so if you have any information you feel would be useful or would like to advertise your services on their site make sure you contact them soon.
Well yes, we know it´s the six million dollar question, but what we can say is that Fractional Ownership is a good candidate. It´s a great way to secure your investment at a fraction of the cost by using a share facility between family, friends and indeed anyone who wants to have a share with you.
Fractional ownership is merely a way of dividing assets into shares and with a property, the title or deed can be legally divided into shares. Take a look at Atlantis Investment Property who are leaders in Fractional Ownership, taking you through all manner of options for you to choose from as well as some great locations for your investment, including the Canary Islands and Cape Verde.
The start of the 3rd Tenerife and La Gomera Golf Circuit for 2009 was held on Saturday, 30 May at Golf Las Americas. In the mens category, the winner was Vicente Ruiz Toledo with 39 points and in the the ladies category, the winner was Marta Ascanio Arroyo with 37 points. Well done to them both and to all the other winners and competitors who took part.
Many thanks to Beatriz and Natalie for organising such a great day with the promise of many more to come!
Next up on the calendar for Golf 2009 is on 13 June at Tecina Golf in La Gomera and bookings are now being taken for this next tournament. Contact Maria for bookings at:
Cardenas Real Estate in Gran Canaria have certainly embraced Social Media Marketing for their business. With Ramon at the helm of their marketing, creating his own Facebook business page, ensuring their Blog is updated and keeping Flickr up to date with recent photos, he is certainly aware of the value of Social Media and totally embraces the concept of these marketing tools to enhance their online business presence.
Dwood-property.com have recently launched a new website that is a Low Cost Fixed Fee Estate Agency Network enabling private individuals to sell their property online. Landlords wishing to let property, people wishing to rent property and of course anyone wanting to buy property throughout South Yorkshire are brought together in one location.
David Wood, who has in excess of 20 yrs experience in selling and buying property throughout the Canary Islands and Cape Verde is instrumental in setting up this innovative collaboration and is complemented not only by his wife Helen bringing her own expertise into play, but also their blog keeping you informed about current trends.
Mikael and Petra from poulsauto.com based in Callao Salvaje have just launched their new look website. There is a multi-lingual team ready to assist you with your car rental in Tenerife, with a selection of clean and well maintained fleet of vehicles at competitive prices.
Mikael and Petra from 
