It’s not easy living with an historic icon but in Icod de Los Vinos the many other attractions could never be upstaged by the famous Drago tree. Everyone cranes their necks for a first view of the knarled centrepiece as the roads twist and turn up into the heart of Icod but the tower of San Marcos Evangelista church and the stacked wooden balconies soon make their own claims.

The pedestrianised Calle San Agustin snakes through the centre of the old quarter of town packed with shops and tempting cafes. During the festive season carols gently serenaded shoppers from speakers at key points. The Ayuntamiento (council) town hall at the end junction of the street is an imposing building reached by flanks of stone steps and lined with majestic statues. Another tight road to the left leads down to the Plaza Andres de Lorenzo Caceres that overlooks the Drago tree in its walled garden next to its own museum. It may feature on many Tenerife

The café at the plaza is a popular base point as photos are taken and the old white church explored. Views down to the coast at San Marcos and round to Garachico may be interrupted by the bright flicker of butterflies from the Mariposario butterfly house below with its large range of brilliant flying creatures. Around the other side of the plaza the Drago tree sits nicely against the rising terraced greenery of the hills beyond.

Taking a path around the Drago museum the old mill is worth a visit and a smaller less famous tree has its own fan club. The Casa de Los Caceres is a fine example of a traditional two floored house and doubles as a museum, one of the lesser known attractions, there are many around every corner.

MyTenerifeinfo.com has rebranded as part of the global expansion of My Destination with over a hundred other destinations spanning 60 countries! We have a new logo, a new URL (MyDestination.com/Tenerife) and some exciting plans ahead.

“We dropped the ‘info’ as part of our global rebrand since the site has evolved into much more than an information resource. Now we incorporate a booking engine; soon we’ll be launching online communities, mobile apps and advanced personalisation.” – Neil Waller,
Co-founder

As a result, My Destination Tenerife will benefit from being part of a global brand and a larger global community. Equally important our Tenerife business partners will be able to reach a much wider international audience, thanks to the 12 million visitors My Destination attracts.

“It’s an exciting time for all of us here in Tenerife, because we are now able to showcase our best local companies on a massive global platform. We have built our local expertise by working together with the local businesses in Tenerife, and as part My Destination we can take this to the next level.” – Joe Cawley, Editor of My Destination Tenerife

My Destination Tenerife: Locally informed, globally inspired

About My Destination

My Destination is a global travel resource powered by a diverse community of local experts on the ground, providing unrivalled local knowledge and unique local deals. We make travel experiences more enriched, more enjoyable and quite simply, better. Passionate about providing the best value for money, we work closely with the global players whilst also supporting local businesses and everyone’s right to choose what suits them best.

Our local experts produce comprehensive information with unique travel articles and guides, insider tips, videos and panoramic virtual tours. Through interactive features visitors can personalize, share and inspire their travel experiences. Established in 2006 by award-winning (and travel-mad) young entrepreneurs Neil Waller and James Street, we now cover over 100 destinations around the globe. We are headquartered in London, Los Angeles and Tenerife, but our community spans all the major continents worldwide.

For more information on My Destination Tenerife contact:

Joe.cawley@mydestination.com

676 711285

Voting is now open for the TENERIFE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011, sponsored by EZE GROUP, which is taking place on Sunday 25th September from 2pm – at its new venue for this year, Castillo San Miguel.

There are nine categories this year, and voting closes at midnight on Sunday 18th September 2011.

The Nominees:

Best male singer – sponsored by One Stop Home Shop

Alexander McRae, Andy Lynch, Cy Benson, Dominic James, Mikey Mike, Robbie Dominic, and
Simply Mo

Best female singer – sponsored by Christers Terrace Furniture

Bleu Travelle, Elaine Alexander, Emma Jensen, Helena Campbell, and Sally Ann

Best tribute act – sponsored by Tenerife Sunshine

Ged Bolton (Rod Stewart), Kevin Isaac (comedy Elvis), Krackas Status Quo, Paul Lee (Meatloaf), and Paul Stone (Billy Idol)

Best band – sponsored by Nancy Spain’s

Crush, Dark Wizards, Looney Tunes, Soundchaser, and the Travellers Blues Band

Best group – sponsored by Spring Hotels NO PUBLIC VOTE AT THIS STAGE.

NOMINEES ARE PERFORMING AT THE EVENT FOR A LIVE VOTE ON THE DAY!
Background, IS and Marlow, Loaded, Sweet Temptation, and the Wild Boyz

Best compere – Sponsored by Special FX sound and lighting

Bollie (Harveys bar), Craig Shaw (Pheasent Plucker), Feargal Flaherty (Hole in the Wall), James Foster (Pearly Grey), JJ (South beach cocktail bar), Mike Carlton (St Eugenes), Mikey Lee (Mikeys Bar), and Tiny bit of Shrek aka Ian Henderson.

Best variety act – sponsored by Paul James Associates

Billy Porter, Johnny Circus, Lou Rex, Mister Sister, and Sisters of Doom

Best club DJ – sponsored by The Village Store, Callao Salvaje

Billy Blanco, Johnny (O’Neill’s), Lee Jackson (Brannigans). Leon Kormack, and Ben Simmington (TIBU).

Best newcomer – sponsored by Tenerife Lettings & Property Management

Destiny, Fatitude Show (Heather Haworth), Pip Brown (Michael Buble), Shiel Campbell (Rob That), and Saphryn Townsend (Rihanna)

You can vote for your favourite artist in the following ways:

1. Text your votes to (+34) 653 958 101
   Simply text the names of the people you want to vote for. Text number is a standard cost Orange network mobile, available to text from any mobile at a national cost of 0.15 euros, or at an international cost of 0.60 euros per sms text.
2. Private message your votes on facebook through Oasis Fm Tenerife.

You may vote for as many different people in as many different categories as you like, but only one vote per nominee from any facebook person or mobile number will be accepted, except the category of ‘Best group’ which will be voted for live on Sunday 25th September.

Every year the Tenerife Entertainment Awards helps raise monies for charity, and this year is no different. The charity for the 2011 awards is Marie Curie Cancer Care, continuing the money raised by Oasis Fm at the Soccer Saturday event and their annual golf tournament.

You can keep up to date with all the latest news from the Tenerife Entertainment Awards in the following ways:

The Tenerife Entertainment Awards 2011
…it’s up to you…so you decide!

Now is the time to book your place for this years Spring Hoteles annual golf tournament, this year it takes place on 10 September at Golf Las Americas with the cocktail presentation evening at the Arona Gran Hotel. It’s always a fun day with good golf played in a friendly but competitive manner.

The format is stableford individual with categories for male and female players and there will be some amazing prizes to be won at the evening raffle as well as Tag Heuer watches for the winner of each category.  If you want to ensure your place on the course, it’s just 50 euros, call 922787745 .

If you want to base a short break around playing in the tournament there are offers for one night at the Arona Gran Hotel and the golf, just 100 euros, or two nights and the golf for 150 euros. To book call 922787745.

Find Spring Hoteles on – Facebook – Twitter – Flickr- Youtube - Blog

IV Spring Hoteles Golf Tournament

If you haven’t followed the success story that is ladies golf now’s the time to find out at Golf Las Americas. Tenerife Ladies Match Play takes centre stage this week featuring 32 of the best players from around the globe. It’s a new format this year but we were pleased to welcome the Tenerife Ladies Open in 2003 when Elisabeth Esterl of Germany was the winner. The Golf Las Americas course has continued to improve since then and the ladies game has also made huge strides in media coverage and sponsorship.
Since that 2003 staging winners of the Tenerife tournament have come from Italy, France, Finland, Australia and the last three from England. Trish Johnson (above) is back this year to defend her title that she won last year.

• Thurs 9 June – Pro Am, 9 am, includes classification for the Professionals
• Fri 10 June – Second round Match Play with 32 players, 8.30 am to 4 pm
• Sat 11 June – Third round Match Play with 16 players, 8.30 am to 4 pm
• Sun 12 June – Final round Stroke Play with 8 players, 8.30 am to 3 pm

Entry is free to the Tenerife Ladies Match Play, you will be impressed by the beautiful setting and well catered for by our first class facilities. This is a major event for Tenerife and that will be reflected in extensive media coverage world wide, come along and enjoy some top class golf action.

Summer came early to the UK this year, it popped in, teased and then popped out again. It may well be back but it’s that doubt that is still driving thousands of people to invest in a new home in Tenerife where the sun is a regular visitor all year round.

It’s not just the Brits that are impressed with Tenerife, the internet has shrunk the world and with more air routes linking far flung places to Tenerife the word is continually spreading. The relaxed pace and way of life makes Tenerife an easy place to settle with or without a family and the cultural diversity is just one of the many charms of island life.

Crossley Morfitt & Lennox have offices in La Caleta and Los Cristianos but we like to make it easy for you to contact us and keep up to date with our latest news at your leisure.  For fast and easy interaction there’s Twitter, our properties and the natural wonders of Tenerife are always open to viewing at  Flickr, for a 3D walk around try  You Tube, and you can pop in and chat at Facebook .

Tenerife was made for sharing that’s why Crossley Morfitt & Lennox are reaching out in a choice of languages, our website has always been available in English with Spanish as an alternative. Looking further afield we welcome our Polish friends and with a strong Russian interest in Tenerife we are pleased to also offer that language option.

Dear CML Commercial clients,

I’d like to take this opportunity of introducing you to Nick Hill and Angela Philpott who will be running our commercial property division here at CML Tenerife Business Sales.

It is an important side of our business and both Nick and Angela bring with them a wealth of experience. After owning Harty’s Bar at Compostela Beach and The Swan at Parque Margarita, they realised that their knowledge of running businesses could be invaluable in helping others. “We are different to many other agents” explains Nick. “Once we have sold a business, we help the clients for as long as they need us. introducing them to suppliers and contacts we have got to know over the years. We also help organise Menus, signs and anything they may need. Why do we do it? Quite simple really. Because we understand the difficulties of running a new business in a new country, and know from experience how difficult it can be.”

Nick Hill

Angela Philpott

With this in mind Nick & Angela will contact all of our existing clients individually over the coming days to assist with their search for their dream business. They will also be on hand to assist new clients with their searches.

Please follow the links below to see what we have available, and if there is anything of interest then it would be good to hear from you.

Paul Lennox - Director

Alternatively you can contact Nick and Angela by phone on (+34) 922 792 952 or email them at info@cmltenerife.com

Bar/Cafe Restaurant Pool Bar Music Bar Disco Non Catering

Retail Business Locals

Finding  five star comfort in a handy central location isn’t always easy,finding a spa, restaurant and secluded natural beauty as well makes it a tough search. Thankfully Hotel Las Madrigueras ticks all these boxes and more, when you find that it is a luxury golf hotel you know that your Tenerife stay is going to be a good one.

Golf Las Americas is your garden view and one of the best courses to play on, both the Golf Hotel Las Madrigueras and the course are surprisingly close to the beach front and the night life centre of the south but clever design and good use of natural shielding means you could be miles away in a rural setting.

As a golf resort and spa pampering is guaranteed, the sauna, sun terraces, jacuzzi and Belle Vue restaurant will take care of your days and the Piano Bar and Billiards Lounge will ease you into the evening. Attention to detail and the best service will combine to make your stay a pleasant one whether golf is your game or not. If you want to see what impresses our customers check us out on Facebook, Flickr or You Tube or better still come and see us in person.

An exciting new format and the top ladies golf players on the Ladies European Tour, Golf Las Americas is the place to be from 9th to 12th June. Ladies golf means big money, big interest and high profile media coverage so this Tenerife Ladies Match Play will showcase all that is good about Tenerife.
A field of 32 professional players will include the top 30 from the European rankings plus 2 invited guests, they will play in a knock out formula on 10th and 11th June to leave the best 8 players to fight it out on the final day in a stroke play competition over 18 holes, all chasing lucrative prize money. Local golfers will get a look in with a Pro Am tournament preceding the main event on 9th June.
Later in the year Europe will play the United States in the Solheim Cup, the players in the Tenerife Ladies Match Play will be keen to stake their claims for a team place. In recent years the Tenerife Ladies Open has proved the popularity of the ladies game and British players have always been up with the front runners. Tenerife Tourism are promoting this event knowing it will give a big boost to the image of Tenerife beyond our shores.

Visit the Tenerife Ladies Match Play 2011 on Facebook

Tenerife Ladies Match Play 2011

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.