Gardens
The Gardens of Puerto de la Cruz
Since tourism began here in 1866, Puerto de la Cruz, on the North West coast of Tenerife, has offered unrivalled displays of sub-tropical flora and foliage… […]
Articles by Andy
Restaurant Review
Restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Puerto de la Cruz punches way above its weight and has somewhere in the region of 300 restaurants from which to choose. In our biased opinion, it’s the best resort on Tenerife for eating out… […]
News
The British Guild of Travel Writers on Tenerife
Whatever the monetary value of the publicity this BGTW trip will bring in return for the investment made, 86 hugely influential individuals left this island yesterday with images that stretch far beyond sun, sea and sangria… […]
Food & Drink
A Perfect Venue, Review of Terrazas del Sauzal in El Sauzal
There’s no denying Terrazas del Sauzal is a bit pricey for an everyday lunch but it’s equally undeniable that everything about it is top notch. For us, it was the perfect birthday lunch venue… […]
Hotels
Relaxing Sophistication, Review of Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur, Tenerife
An environmentally-aware, stylish, tranquil and relaxing hotel set above the coast at the quiet end of Costa Adeje with a plethora of spa facilities, good food and a sophisticated, Colonial feel… […]
Culture
Island Hopping, Tenerife to Cape Verde
Here, we often see reference to the islanders’ own perception of their identity as being much more closely aligned to their African neighbours than to their Spanish sovereigns but in reality, the connection is far more South American than African. Not so Cape Verde… […]
About Tenerife
The Miraculous Sister María de Jesús
Lying in a sarcophagus in the Convento de Santa Catalina in La Laguna is the 284 year old body of a nun, and one day a year on the 15th February, thousands of people wait […]
Garachico
Review Of Hotel San Roque in Garachico, Tenerife
The very best of Tenerife’s boutique hotels, the San Roque combines tradition, comfort and service with consummate style. It’s our favourite… […]
Hotels
Review Of Hotel Rural San Miguel, Tenerife
An immaculately restored 17th century manor house and adjoining farmhouse, the Rural Hotel San Miguel oozes character, and each room has its own personality… […]
Garachico
Review Of Hotel La Quinta Roja in Garachico, Tenerife
A beautiful, 17th century historic mansion set right on Garachico’s picturesque plaza offering a friendly, stylish and comfortable base from which to explore. An idyllic hotel in a great location… […]