Canary PR

Shining a green light on Tenerife

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:46:15 +0000

June has been a good month for Tenerife tourism, the government has reported a much needed upturn in visitors to the south, and a lot of that is down to the Aguaviva festival of the seas. Heavily publicised in advance, its mix of music, exhibitions, dance and education captured the imagination, with the prospect of a lively schedule for the first three weeks of June. Environmental website www.canarygreen.net was on hand at the main events and has details of all these and other green issues affecting the Canary Islands.

Inevitably the big names of Jamiroquai and Marc Anthony led the way, but for the casual tourist, the day to day events gave them a sense of involvement. The exhibition tent on Las Vistas beach was a beacon for many visitors and the environmental groups inside had a steady stream of open minds, keen to find out more about the coasts and sea life of Tenerife. The free salsa classes in the small plaza by the old Los Cristianos beach, had many a unexercised body twitching before they let the music take them over, and the diving trials off Las Vistas beach will have awakened a new batch of potential underwater explorers.

The festival closed with another public display of the environmental issues on the agenda as families crowded down to the shoreline to see 4 injured turtles released back into the sea after being cared for by Fundacion Neotropico (www.neotropico.org). A hot afternoon, the sea lapping at peoples feet and a close up encounter with some appealing sea creatures, what a great image for holiday makers to take home with them. As an advert for the diversity of Tenerife, Aguaviva was a real winner and it is becoming an important annual fixture on the tourism calendar.

Discover Costa Adeje

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:55:37 +0000

There are so many things to discover about life in Tenerife and in particular about the area known as Costa Adeje. Second Home Tenerife took the initiative by launching a blog about this great location in the southwest of Tenerife and it is packed with valuable information and topics about this popular area. Recent events in Costa Adeje include the Tenerife Ladies Open at Golf Costa Adeje, with the eventual winner Rebecca Hudson of Doncaster lifting the prestigious tropy! Keep in touch with events surrounding Costa Adeje and take on board the history that this wonderful place has to offer by logging in regularly to the Blog.

Delfin Home Centre in Los Gigantes Closes

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:25:13 +0000

Having been established for over 15 years, it is with a deep sadness that Delfin Home Centre furniture section has had to make the hard decision to close their shop in Los Gigantes, Tenerife. It is a decision that has not been taken lightly but due to the current economic climate there was no alternative but to come to this commercial decision. Gina and her husband Andy, would wish to thank all their past clients who have supported them throughout the years.

Tenerife travel writer launches new website

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:03:28 +0000

Dismayed with the lack of clear information available to Tenerife’s visiting millions, professional travel writer, Joe Cawley, has launched MyTenerifeInfo.com, a website with reviews and information destined to plug this gaping chasm and written in Joe’s inimitable style.

Joe might be more known to some as a professional travel writer (Times, Sunday Times, Mail, Express etc) and the author of the award-winning book, More Ketchup than Salsa: Confessions of a Tenerife Barman, voted Best Travel Narrative 2007 by the British Guild of Travel Writers.

In celebration of the launch, Joe is offering a special try-before-you-buy offer for companies interested in being featured online. A limited number of six-week free trials are available to guage the response rate of this already highly visited site. MyTenerifeInfo already appears on Google and Yahoo first pages for searches on anything

Tenerife holiday-related. Email Joe for more info, or call on 676 711285.

Nu-arte Canvas printing expands

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:09:52 +0000

Freelance photographer and graphic designer, Alex Veccia, has joined Nu-Arte design and marketing studios in Tenerife, leaders in canvas art prints for home or corporate use. With a background in professional photography and magazine design, Alex adds another creative string to the Nu-Arte bow, supplementing the formidable and highly respected talents of Nu-Arte partner, Angie Hill.
Visit Nu-Arte at www.nu-arte.es

You can now buy an Arabian Horse in Tenerife

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:22:06 +0000

There are few places to buy Arabian Horses in the Canary Islands and the Family Stan Weytjens wanted to change that. They have one of the most prestigious collection of Arabian Horses in Spain, located in the South of Tenerife in Granadilla de Abona with a select collection of Stallions, Mares, Fillies and Foals to interest the most discerning of buyers in this specialist field. With their recently launched website, they are set to develop this exclusive marketplace in one of the world´s best locations.

Freebird Jeep Tours closes down

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:36:11 +0000

This is an email we received from Freebird regarding the Closure of Freebird Jeep Tours( Safari Islands S.L) :

We regret to announce that Safari Island SL, Freebird Jeep Tours will cease to operate as of 10th May 2008.

We have no alternative but to reach this decision at short notice, as the financial constraints due to current economic circumstances and the significant increases in fuel costs and overheads have made it no longer commercially viable.

You will appreciate that we have made numerous financial endeavours in order to avoid this decision but due to the current and historic trading deficits, and the increasing demands of both quality and adherence to legal requirements placed upon us by providers and statutory authorities we have no alternative but to cease operation as we are unwilling to sacrifice our standard of product in favour of continuing a less satisfactory service.

This decision has no financial impact on the operation of Freebird Sailing and business continues as usual.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for all your past support and we hope to maintain our business relationship with you through Freebird Sailing.
Steve Beck Peter Ivory

Direct Telecom have recently launched their new Mobile Service

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:55:16 +0000

Direct Telecom have recently launched their new Mobile Service, giving you access to call most of Europe and the World from your mobile phone. From 3.3 cents per minute, low cost telephone calls from mobile phones have never been so good! Now you don´t need any excuse not to phone anywhere while on the move. With easy sign up and top up online, what are you waiting for?

Sands Beach Hotel in Lanzarote

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:52:25 +0000

Sands Beach Hotel in Lanzarote are happy to announce that the resort is now under new Management and have recently launched their website and blog and has recently undergone a new image, branding and look and is set to be one of the top hotels in Lanzarote. Under the guidance of Robin Brinkman, this great family resort in Lanzarote is already receiving great reviews for its warm hospitality, excellent accommodation and facilities.

Abama Luxury Residencies, your ace home, served with 18 holes

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:20:23 +0000

Just imagine, Bjorn Borg playing Pat Cash at golf, just near your luxury Tenerife home, sounds like some bizarre dream but at Abama Hotel Resort, it’s a dream that can come true for you, with a bit of help from Actual Properties
Set on an isolated west coast cliff top, Abama has established itself as the leading golf course in Tenerife, but it is so much more than that. Five star hotel and villa accommodation, tennis courts, 8 swimming pools, a private beach, 10 restaurants and bars and a spa and wellness centre make this the place that everyone wants to visit. Bill Clinton popped in for a round of golf and Zinedine Zidane came for a relaxing stay and showed off his all round sporting talent on the tennis courts.
Sportsmen love the facilities, and that is why some of the most famous senior tennis players in the world are converging on Abama for the 2 day Abama Senior Cup on April 17 and 18. Not only will the likes of Bjorn Borg, Pat Cash, Michael Stich, Jeremy Bates and Emilio Sanchez Vicaro, be rolling back the years with a racket, they will also take part in a pro am golf competition.

Even these illustrious names will only be passing through, but you could be living at Abama permanently from as little as 639,349 euros. Abama Luxury Residencies have 2 bed ground and first floor apartments, 2 bedroom penthouse apartments and 3 bedroom penthouse duplex apartments.
Exclusive features on all these residencies give them each their own individual charm and character. Award winning international designer, Melvin Villarroel, has created something really special, and the spacious terraces allow you to enjoy the incredible views across the Atlantic to the island of La Gomera.
All the luxurious facilities of Abama Hotel Resort will be at your disposal, once you are a resident. Just because the resort has 5 star comfort and service, it hasn’t forgotten the needs of the family. Families are always made welcome at Abama, Bjorn Bjorg has already said that he will be bringing his wife and children for the Abama Senior Cup, and many of the other contestants will do likewise. In a tennis Pro Am event during the tournament, children from tennis schools around the island will get the chance to play with and against these great stars of grass and clay.
It promises to be a feast of sport and fun and a great chance to promote Tenerife to more visitors from around the world. You may not be able to aspire to such sporting talent as these greats but by investing in such prestigious property, you can be assured of your place in the lap of luxury to enjoy the lifestyle of a real big hitter.