BRITISH AIRWAYS will start flying from Birmingham and Bristol airports again, with four summer-only routes to Spain and Italy. The airline last flew from the airports in 2007, when the regional airline business was sold to Flybe. From May, BA will begin direct flights to Malaga, Ibiza and Palma, and to Italian city Florence. Basic, […]
By Colin Kirby BRISTLING and buzzing, the heavily-laden, almond-blossom trees held equal attraction for the bees, regardless of their white or pink petals. Yes, almond-blossom season is here again, and Santiago del Teide is ablaze with hundreds of trees in full bloom, beside the stark, volcanic landscape, formed by the last big Tenerife eruption in […]
By Colin Kirby FLAGGING a bit with your New Year pledge to get fit, or simply after a rewarding walk, why not go up in the world and take a stroll up Montaña Roja, the red mountain standing guard the far end of the airport’s runway. At 200 metres high it may look a […]
By Vanessa Vee ONE of the best weekend breaks to enjoy, arguably, has to be in the Emerald Isle – namely Dublin, where the Temple Bar is an absolute must! It’s a pretty, cobble-stoned, fairy-lit district, crammed with bars, restaurants, traditional Irish pubs and, of course, not an Irish person anywhere in sight. The area […]
TENERIFE is home to two excellent water parks, namely Aqualand and Siam Park. Aqualand ruled the roost for years, but the tables seem to have turned since Siam Park’s arrival. A question that often pops up is: “Which is the best one?” The answer is that many factors are involved, so what are the differences? […]
By Vanessa Vee I LOVE seeking out new direct destinations to travel to from Tenerife, and this week I’m taking a brief look at beautiful, beautiful Venice. Flying direct from here, it has to be done! Venice is, perhaps, one of the most famous and most beautiful cities in Italy. And every year, millions of […]
THE local Karting track, the large one between Los Cristianos and the airport, is always a major sight, and, I would guess, a huge talking point for new arrivals on the transfer buses from their planes. The track is a well-known landmark because of its size, and it definitely stands out! And there is an […]
By Vanessa Vee WE see it every day … it’s there, just over the water. And, believe me, La Gomera is totally different from Tenerife. It’s peaceful, tranquil and attracts a type of clientèle alien to the norm of our Island. Los Cristianos terminal, just down the road, so easy. A few minutes sorting out […]
By Vanessa Vee THERE is a vast array of Whale and Dolphin excursions on offer here in the South of Tenerife, and it’s a fantastic way to view these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat. A huge controversy over animals in captivity is currently raging, so this is a wonderful opportunity to take to the […]
LET’S take a little look at Lanzarote, one of our neighbouring Canary Islands, which is celebrated for its weather and beaches. But it’s also a fantastic place for cavers and climbers – the ideal destination if you fancy an adventurous holiday, somewhere hot and sunny. Even if you have no experience of exploring caves, you […]
