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As we go to press news has come in that for the first time in 18 months the number of tourists to Spain increased, and that increase is also reflected in tourists visiting the Canary Islands. While it’s far far too early to breathe anything but a whisper of relief, it’s no bad thing to let people know that corners just might be about to be turned. So much of the brunt of this global economic crisis has fallen on small shoulders, those of individuals struggling to keep heads above water – not easy with a financial burden of these dimensions bearing down upon you. And given that most of our readers depend either directly or indirectly upon tourism the effects have been felt heavily. In time of belt tightening luxuries such as foreign holidays are among the first things to go, and they went... No-one wants to be over optimistic, nor start looking to spend, spend spend. And across the board it is forecast that even when the crisis is well and truly over and there is more disposable income around again, people will continue to look for value for money in a way they didn’t do before the financial bubble burst. That’s good news for quality destinations and tourist businesses though, and is the right kind of spur to those looking to emerge from these doldrums. Quality, and a good price:value ratio will win out in the end.
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María Pagés in concert Flamenco Republic, March 6 and 7, 9pm, Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz
As part of her 2010 tour, the show Flamenco Republic has already visited Miami and Vancouver. María Pagés is an internationally recognised Sevillian flamenco dancer and choreographer who is at the zenith of her creativity. She has been awarded the following prizes: National Dance Prize 2002 (creation) National Choreography Prize ADE 1996 Four Giraldillo prizes at the XIII Biennial of Flamenco Art (company, show, direction and critic)
Leonide Massine prize 2004 (Italy) VI Flamenco Hoy prize (interpretation and show) Cultura Viva prize, 2006 Cultura 2007 prize from the Community of Madrid Now this show can be seen and appreciated in Tenerife. For more information and reservations, go to www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Wine Tasting course Casa del Vino, La Baranda, El Sauzal, March 2 to 5, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
La Casa del Vino La Baranda is a traditional Canarian agricultural estate house situated in El Sauzal in the north of Tenerife. It now houses a museum which offers the visitor the opportunity to learn about the history of wine making on the island. Run by the Cabildo, it promotes the island’s wines under the denominations of origin: Abona, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Valle de Güímar, Valle de La Orotava and Ycoden-Daute-Isora. The building also houses a honey museum. In the years since La Casa del Vino La Baranda opened, it has engaged in many different wine growing, cultural,
gastronomic and artistic activities. There have been many sessions organised for tasting wine, cheese, gastronomy events and educational activities, plus exhibitions of paintings
by some very different artists, and their now famous music concerts.
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What’s on Art Exhibition “Celebración” Alberto García Dates: Until 7 March Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Cuarto Oscuro “Indagaciones y miradas”
The density of the air, the lightness of the earth Dates: Until 30 May Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057
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Tragaluz: “La príncipe y el princesa”
Carlos Schwartz Dates: Until 11 April Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Casa del Vino La Baranda Dates: 2 - 5 Time: 18.30 to 21.30 Venue: Casa del Vino District: El Sauzal Information: 922 572 535 www.tenerife.es/casa-vino
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Exhibition of oil paintings
Flamenco Republic
Tenerife Theatre & Dance Tour
María Antonia Parras
Dates: 6 & 7 Time: 21.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Time: 18.00 Venue: Auditorio Municipal District: El Sauzal Information: 922 560 427 www.culturatenerife.net
Time: 20.00 Venue: Cabildo Bookstore District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
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Turbocultura: “¡Luz, más luz!”
Tenerife Theatre & Dance Tour
Time: 21.00 Venue: Auditorio Municipal District: El Sauzal Information: 922 560 427 www.culturatenerife.net
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Spring Music
Tenerife Brass Brands Federation Time: 12.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Family Concert: La Casa de las Cosas
Time: 18.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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TEA Cinema: “Petit indie”
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Concert Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Victor Pablo Pérez. Soloist: Rosa TorresPardo (piano). Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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Gastronomy Conference
Date: 21 & 28 Time: 11.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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José María Porcel
Conductor: Lü Jia. Soloist: Gidon Kremer (violin).
Time: 20.00 Venue: Cabildo Bookstore District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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Burka Teatro: “La loca de la casa”
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Time: 18.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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Tenerife Theatre & Dance Tour
Time: 20.30 Venue: Centro Cívico de Cabo Blanco District: Arona Information: 922 757 135 www.culturatenerife.net
Time: 20.00 Venue: Cine Teatro Municipal Municipio: Santa Úrsula Información: 922 337 398 www.culturatenerife.net
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Exhibition Rita Marrero
Área 60 Dates: 22 March to 9 May Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Conductor: Josep CaballéDomenech. Soloist: Joan Enric Luna (clarinet).
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Delirium Teatro: “La konkista de Canarias”
Collective Nosotras Kontamos
Dates: 12, 13 & 14 Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Time: 20.30 Venue: Museo de Historia y Antropología - Casa Lercaro District: La Laguna Information: 922 825 949 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Time: 19.00 Venue: Casa de los Cáceres District: Icod de los Vinos Information: 922 869 623 www.culturatenerife.net
Original sound track film
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Time: 20.00 Venue: Cabildo Bookstore District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
Dates: 19 & 20 Time: 20.30 Venue: Museo de Historia y Antropología - Casa Lercaro District: La Laguna Information: 922 825 949 www.museosdetenerife.org
Tenerife Theatre & Dance Tour
Dates: 5, 6 & 7 Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Dates: 16 - 21 Time: 13.00 – 23.00 Venue: Casa del Vino District: El Sauzal Information: 922 572 535 www.tenerife.es/Casa-vino
Spring Music
Teatro Tamaska: “El despertar de una mujer”
Original sound track film
María Teresa de Jesús
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Colección Los Bragales Dates: Until 2 May Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood. Soloist: Benjamin Hulett (piano).
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Exhibition “Estancias, residencias, presencias”
Concert Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
Zapatero a tus zapatos
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Exhibition “Carlos Schwartz”
Vídeos from the Colección Ordóñez Falcón de Fotografía Dates: Until 7 March Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057
Exhibition “La Colección 2”
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TEA Cinema: “The Last Days of Saigon”
Original sound track film Dates: 26, 27 & 28 Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Plus... Castles tour: a guided, dynamic tour for schools and the general public around the castles of Tenerife. A chance to discover these attractive listed buildings which are under conservation order (Heritage Protection Law). School visits: from Oct-June (every Wednesday). Other groups: all year round (Saturdays). Reservation required. Please telephone 922 825 949 / 43. Eduactional Activities: a selection of courses staged by the Tenerife History and Anthropology Museums
de Antropología at Casa Lercaro and Casa de Carta. Reservation required. Please telephone 922 825 949 / 43 (Casa Lercaro) and 922 546 300 (Casa de Carta). Guided Tours: guided tours of exhibitions at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes are available on Saturdays (at 18.00) and Sundays (at 12.00). For further information please call 922 849 098 (Mondays to Fridays 10.00 - 14.00) or at the ticket office at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes.
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carnaval moves on los Cristianos, MarCh 5 to 15
theme: Viva Mexico March 5, 8 pm ............................. Presentation of the candidates for the title of Carnaval Queen, outside the Cultural Centre March 10, 6.30 pm ................. Carnaval dance night for seniors, Recinto Ferial March 11, 8.30 pm .................. Gala for the election of the Infant Carnaval Queen, Recinto Ferial March 12, 9 pm ........................ Gala for the election of the Carnaval Queen, Recinto Ferial March 13, 4.30 pm ................. Make-up and costume workshop, outside the Cultural Centre March 13, 7 pm ........................ Carnaval in the streets, from the Cultural Centre to the beach March 13, from 11 pm .......... Dancing to live bands. Recinto Ferial March 14, 5 pm ........................ Carnaval Procession from Paloma Beach to the Recinto Ferial followed by dancing to live bands February 15 ................................. Burial of the Sardine Carnaval also takes place in Candelaria, Tacoronte and San Miguel among others during March.
st Patrick‘s Day MarCh 17
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FĂĄilte, the organisation for Irish people living in Tenerife, usually organise a party to celebrate this day which includes superb food, great company, traditional music, singing and dancing. St Patrick‘s Day has been a big annual celebration in Tenerife since 1990 and is a truly international event with not only Irish ex-pats and their friends and families, but also people from all walks of life and of all nationalities joining in and dressing to look the part. As well as the big celebration, most Irish bars will be throwing their own smaller parties.
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Easter highlights Easter week, known as Semana Santa, is celebrated in the Canary Islands from Palm Sunday, which this year falls on March 28th, to Easter Sunday on April 4th and is the most important religious festival of the year. The bank holidays are on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Easter is celebrated all over the islands, notably in La Laguna, Adeje, Güímar, Garachico, Los Realejos, La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Tacoronte, Candelaria and Granadilla in Tenerife, in Las Palmas, Terór, Gáldar and Playa del Inglés in Gran Canaria and in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The holy week presents you with some of the most religious and cultural acts as the people of the Canaries celebrate with fervour, costumes and colour. On Maundy Thursday, most churches and chapels are opened to the public to view the Eucharistic figures, which have been crafted over the years. There are processions in most major towns, with statues of incalculable historical and artistic value being carried, especially on Easter
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Thursday and Good Friday when you can see the Magna and Silent processions. The most notable of these is La Laguna with formal processions taking place all week which are said to be the most traditional in all the Canary Islands. In addition to these religious processions, some towns have also developed a tradition for the staging of passion plays in the street, and in the south of Tenerife, Adeje is worthy of a visit. This is a highly professional production performed by more than 300 actors, the majority of them amateur. The stages are set all along the Calle Grande and great effort is put into this annual event which takes you from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion. The standard of the individual stage sets and costumes is nothing short of amazing and improves each year. The real thing begins at midday on Good Friday and lasts for approximately two hours. You will need to arrive early in order to secure a parking place and a good vantage point. Alternatively, you may be lucky enough to catch the rehearsals on the days running up to the event.
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Permanent eyeliner beautifies and enhances eyes. The thought of someone working close to your eye with needles may make you feel a little uncomfortable but understanding a little more about the structure of the eye will help you to feel more confident.
each bottom lash and in a more of a stippled or connected dots technique. Due to the natural salt we have in our tears, the bottom line will always fade a lot more than the top and give a softer effect but a very important one. Without bottom definition, your eyes tend to look droopy and tired. Done correctly, which means, not done with a thick application, the liner will
The eyelids act to sweep dirt from the surface of the eye, protecting it from injury, and helping distribute tear fluid. Permanent make-up is applied with a closed lid – thus protecting the eyeball at all times. The lid is held firmly, but gently, in order to get enough stretch for pigment retention in that area. The part of the eyelid which is worked on is thicker. An experienced technician will be able to apply some darkness in between the eyelashes to give the appearance of a fuller and thicker lash base. It is an area in which you simply cannot get conventional eyeliner, the line you get with over the counter products, ends up accentuating the thinning of your lash line instead of plumping it up. This lash enhancement gives you a brighter and more open eyed look. It is natural and cannot be easily detected as added. You can go to sleep, wake up, swim, sweat, etc. without ‘tell tale panda eyes’. For those who want a more dramatic look, a bit more thickness or darkness to the upper lash line can be added to make the eye appear even more outstanding. The lower liner is definitely treated a bit differently than the top liner. It needs to be put in between 12
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Clinica Dental.It We offer the latest in dental technology and expertise to ensure that you receive the highest possible standards of dental care, with the latest pain free techniques for dental implants.
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China Town To experience true Asian cuisine visit this restaurant with style and taste, dine in a special place and try one of their Din Sun specialities.
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Slow Boat 1 Exquisite Chinese cuisine with the new Japanese Teppanyaki. Ideal for parties. Delivery service available. THE original Slow Boat.
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Texas Best quality meat served in a traditional atmosphere. Look out for the T-bone steak and the rack of lamb.
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616 971 613 CC Las Carabelas, Loc. 1 San Eugenio Bajo 12.30pm – 3.30pm 6.30pm – midnight Wednesday to Sunday
922 714 615 1st Floor Puerto Colón 6pm – 11.30pm
922 713 416 Peatonal Estocolmo Between Avda Juan XXIII and Avda Suecía Los Cristianos from 3pm every day Kitchen closes 11pm
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Scorpio, established in 1989, is celebrating 20 years of exceptional customer trust. Offers on all products, gold, diamonds, watches, pearls and figures.
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922 788 872 El Ancla 21, Calle El Jable Callao Salvaje Midday – 11pm Closed Wednesdays
922 741 518 Parque Cattleya Avda Santiago Puig Playa de las Américas
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Eat Italy Italian and English products, take-away food and catering. Roast Chicken, Lasagne, Pizza, Pasta, Café with home made tarts and cakes. 5% discount on presentation of this advert.
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Bianco Duo Italian restaurant and cocktail bar bringing something new to Los Cristianos. Live background music every night, lunch and children’s menu available. Easy parking.
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La Romántica Mediterranean cuisine in the seaside village of Callao Salvaje. Excellent kitchen, stylish service, flambéed crêpes a house speciality. Open daily from midday.
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Balkonen Great food served in a good atmosphere. Stroganoff and Lebanese dishes are highly recommended. Don’t miss the hubbly bubbly pipes.
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Hotel Gran Rey Close to the beach, the hotel allows guests to take advantage of its natural surroundings, with different activities and tours. If you love nature, Hotel Gran Rey is the right place for you.
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Hotel Botanico Classic, elegant and peaceful, this 5-star luxury hotel offers accommodation combined with high class restaurants and leisure facilities including the Oriental Spa Garden.
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Hotel JardĂn Tecina Standing atop a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, this unique tourist complex is set in lush gardens and close to Tecina Golf. Ideal for a healthy and relaxing break.
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695 822 120 La Puntilla, Valle Gran Rey La Gomera hotel-granrey.com
922 805 859 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward 1 Puerto de la Cruz hotelbotanico.com
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II Hindu Fair The second Hindu Intercultural Fair was held in Adeje on February 7th, raising funds to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti through the Red Cross and UNICEF. Organised by the Hindu community of the south of Tenerife and the Adeje council, the colourful all day fair brought the sounds and spicy aromas of India to Tenerife with numerous stalls selling authentic Indian and Indonesian food, typical Indian ornaments, jewellery, pictures, rugs, t-shirts, shoes, books, bags, and a large bargain clothing and accessories area. On stage the live entertainment kept the audience enthralled all day with DJs, singers and some fascinating dancing displays.
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Decor Internacional decor internacional was founded 33 years ago by José Manuel pérez and isabel Mesa in a premises of only 20 square metres where they provided upholstery services, sold fabrics and made curtains. they still do all that today, but their once tiny shop grew into a large store in los realejos supplying an enormous variety of fabrics and products for the home. Now Decor Internacional is well established on the San Jeronimo industrial estate at La Orotava and in Calle Galcerán, Santa Cruz, and on February 5th, a new store was opened, in Barranco Las Torres, Adeje with a well attended party where the guests enjoyed drinks and exquisite snacks..
Above: the owners with their son and staff at the blessing Below: l-r: ermita moreira (councillor for economic development and taxation, Adeje), maría Álvarez, maría Ángeles Correa and partner marcus Barrera (presidential delegate of the Adeje council), rafael Dolado (director of hotel h10 gran tinerfe)
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Continental GTC Launched in March 2006, Bentley’s luxury, elegant and modern 2+2 convertible can reach a top speed of 195mph (312km/h), with a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, state-of-the-art 12-cylinder engine, advanced air suspension and ultra-stiff body structure. With the roof stowed you immediately notice how the interior is beautifully framed by a continuous strip of stainless steel which runs around the waist line. The GTC has a stunning cabin which uses exquisite Bentley design with an unrivalled standard of craftsmanship, utilising natural wood veneers and leather hides of the finest quality. These give a contemporary yet timeless appearance. The unique seven-
bow, three-layer, soft fabric roof with heated glass rear screen operates electro-hydraulically and provides peerless acoustic damping and exceptional refinement during use. The symmetrical theme of the fascia, echoing the shape of the Bentley wings, is reflected through the cabin and onto the leather hide tonneau cover which has carefully positioned stitch lines, highlighting its form and craftsmanship. The front seats have a sculpted back giving an additional 30mm (1.2 inches) of knee-space in the rear. The inner roof is trimmed with a very high quality fabric which resembles the slung headliner in the original coachbuilt Bentleys. Though craftsmanship remains as important as ever, these enduring skills have been complemented by 21st century technology allowing, for instance, wood veneer to be dramatically curved in a way that would simply not have been possible in the past. Continental GTC owners will lack nothing inside their car, which is equipped with the latest advanced cabin technology. As well as the electro-hydraulically operated soft fabric roof, it has power-latching doors and fully adjustable electric front seats (also heated with an optional massage function), climate control and an
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into the body at the base of the hood, a rear spoiler styled into the bootlid which operates in conjunction with an underbody diffuser to provide enhanced high-speed stability, contributing to a low drag coefficient, 19-inch 5-spoke single piece sports alloy wheels in painted finish as standard, electronic tyre pressure monitoring system, twin oval stainless steel tail pipes, black high-gloss front brake callipers with Bentley-branded aluminium plates, and rain-sensing windscreen wipers. To ensure occupant safety, an advanced rollover protection system is installed beneath the rear headrests. If the car’s onboard computer senses that the car is about to roll, two reinforced steel hoops are deployed in a split second, working in conjunction with the exceptionally strong
advanced infotainment system. Other standard features are keyless entry and ignition, consolemounted start/stop button, electronic park brake with move-off assist, stainless steel-faced foot pedals and driver’s footrest, and comprehensive anti-theft and immobiliser systems. Generally, the GTC has most of the features which you would expect from a 2010 vehicle. The GTC is powered by Bentley’s W12 twinturbocharged 6-litre engine, tuned to deliver that legendary wave of torque from low revs. The rear suspension system improves the ride and refinement while the high-tech, all-wheel-drive system with Torsen differential for exceptional stability and grip in any conditions is driven by an advanced six-speed automatic gearbox with manual change mode and paddleshift controls. Our Bentley, a May 2008 model, had also been equipped with the Mulliner range of options which consist of aluminium fascia panels, contrast stitching to seats and door panels and embossed ‘Bentley’ to seat facings, 4-spoke wood and hide steering wheel, lambswool rugs for front footwells, deep-pile carpet mats with hide trimming, a choice of premium veneers and Mulliner alloy fuel filler cap. The exterior features include twin bi-xenon headlamps with integrated washer jets to the front, high-intensity LED tail and stop lights and a discrete high-level stop-lamp integrated 34
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windshield frame to protect front and rear passengers. The driver can select from four pre-programmed suspension settings from Comfort through to Sport. These settings automatically adjust the computer-controlled shock absorbers to ensure that the car reacts in the right way to your driving style. At speeds above 152mph (245km/h), the suspension automatically lowers the car to ensure that aerodynamic lift is kept to a minimum, benefitting high-speed stability. The advanced continuous all-wheel drive system gives the vehicle astonishing traction and poise whatever the weather. The GTC also incorporates Bosch anti-locking brakes, traction control and an Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), both of which can be disabled at the discretion of the driver. These driver aids offer additional security and control over the car’s dynamic potential without being intrusive, thereby ensuring the unique Bentley driving experience remains undisturbed. For more information about this and other Bentley models, go to www.bentleymotors. com. All photos were taken at Amarilla Golf by Maxim Deknock Photography.
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La Torre del Mirador La Torre del Mirador, as its name suggests, sits like a watchtower over the ocean, offering wonderful views across the sea to La Gomera. It is situated in an idyllic spot beside the coastal path between the hotels Bahía del Duque and Mirador and makes an ideal stopping place during a walk, day or night.
This delightful restaurant is managed by the Sides family. Cristobal Sides divides his time between La Torre del Mirador and his other well respected restaurant, Garibaldi. La Torre del Mirador has a capacity for some 350 diners, and consists of a series of airy terraces and sophisticated rooms, some of which are distinctly cosy. Resembling a Canarian mansion, it offers a touch of elegance and comfort. Each of the eight independent and intimate rooms can seat from 10 to 22 diners and create a wonderful atmosphere for sampling the magnificent variety of culinary delights and national wines on offer. They are also ideal for corporate or business events or presentations. All nationalities are welcome to dine, lunchtimes or evenings, inside or out on the terraces. The ample menu contains an exquisite variety of local, national and international dishes, achieving a perfect blending of flavours, textures and presentation. The speciality of La Torre del Mirador is Ensalada de Atun en Escabeche (salad with marinated tuna), Salmon Ahumado con Pan de Melba (smoked salmon with melba toast), Cherne á la Marinera (cherne fisherman’s style) or á la Bilbaina.
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Peppers, Fried Squid and more, or you could choose from the soups including a traditional Gazpacho Andaluz, vegetable consommé or fish and seafood soup, or from the fabulous selection of mouthwatering and beautifully presented salads. The main course menu is split into sections for fish and seafood, rice, meat and pasta dishes. The delicious fish is caught locally and is as fresh as it could possibly be. Try the gilt-head Sea Bream encrusted in salt and watch the waiter break the crust away as he serves you with the moist fish hidden inside. Choose Hake Basque style, or even an assortment of fish and seafood for two persons which will enable you to sample several different dishes. Paellas and risottos can be ordered for a minimum of two persons: seafood, vegetable, mixed or traditional Valencian, or you could try the Lobster Risotto. From the meat menu, be tempted by a choice of steaks, lamb, veal or march 2010
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duck, all garnished with salads or vegetables, French fries or Canarian potatoes. There is also a children’s menu with popular dishes to keep the little people happy. If you have any space left, and it is worth reserving just a little, try one of La Torre del Mirador’s delicious desserts. Curd with Palm Honey, Rice Pudding, Quesillo (a typical Canarian caramel custard), Tirámisu, Catalán Cream, plus a choice of cakes, ice creams and fresh seasonal fruit are there to provide the perfect ending to your meal. There is regular live entertainment on several evenings each week, and piano music nightly in the piano bar, making a visit to La Torre del Mirador not only an exquisite dining experience,
but a complete night out. That’s why this restaurant is visited regularly by sports and entertainment celebrities from all over the world. For reservations call 922 712 209 or visit our website www.latorredelmirador.com.
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50 Cent American singer/rapper 50 Cent is to perform at the Recinto Ferial Santa Cruz on March 27th. This will be his only performance in Spain as part of his world tour Before I Self Destruct, also the title of his latest album. The Santa Cruz concert, starting at 7pm, is directed and produced by Rider
Producciones. It is one of the most anticipated of the year as never before has an icon of international urban culture such as 50 Cent visited Tenerife. The supporting acts will be Dj Jonay, Dj Darío and Dj SER, with 50 Cent appearing on stage at around 10pm. There are two types of tickets available: one general, priced at €30 and another for only 3,000 spectators in the zone nearest to the stage priced at €60. This group will have direct access (no queueing) and their own exclusive café and toilets. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Tick Tack Ticket, CajaCanarias, El Corte Inglés, Kaos and Sonora Discos shops in Santa Cruz, Bar El Canario in Puerto de la Cruz, Librería Papelería Raquel and Carla in Playa de las Américas, Música y Deportes Penedo in La Laguna and Daily Price shops in Gran Canaria. Tickets bought on the night from the box office will cost €35 and €65. Fans on the other Canary Islands can take advantage of special inclusive packages including tickets to the concert, flights with Binter and hotel accommodation by visiting www.canariasviaja.com.
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50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, was born in Queens, New York in 1975. He has sold more than 21 million discs worldwide and has headed the pop, R&B and hip hop charts, as well as receiving 11 Grammy nominations during his career. In the four albums he has released, 50 Cent has worked with artists such as Eminem, Justin Timberlake and Akon amongst others. His latest album, Before I Self Destruct, topped the list of sales on iTunes on its release.
Win tickets to see 50 cent in tenerife We have two tickets to see 50 Cent at the Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz on March 27th. To enter, answer the following question and send your answer, along with your name and a contact telephone number, by mail, email (Magazine@ icmedia.eu) or fax (details on page 4). The closing date for receipt of entries is Monday March 15th and the winner will be drawn and notified on Tuesday March 16th. Island Connections Media Group staff and their families are not eligible to enter. One entry per person only. If the first name drawn is unavailable after a 24 hour period, the second name chosen will be deemed to be the winner and so on.
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Every executive’s dream villa in Playa Paraiso! Playa Paraiso is situated a stone’s throw away from the exclusive Adeje Golf course, easily accessible for an enjoyable round of 18-hole golf less than five minutes away from your front door and a two minute walk to the rustic, unspoilt, tiny fishing hamlet and beach of El Puertito, where you can peel away the stress of 21st century living.
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columns. The front of the terrace has steps down to the unusually large swimming pool, extensive sun-bathing terraces, large, immaculately lawned gardens and spacious, outside jacuzzi. This outside space is completely designed with privacy in mind! The top floor consists of a further four large, double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite with a large jacuzzi bathtub elegantly framed by Roman columns on either side and a walk-in wardrobe and dressing room. Also on this floor there is another sun terrace with relaxed seating to enjoy a 180 degree, panoramic view of the coast, the sea and the mountains. The surprising basement level consists of a unique, glass-walled gym and fitness studio with modern equipment and a games room with billiards, football, and air-hockey tables for the delight of the young (and not so young!). There is also a large laundry room with plenty of storage space and a lock-up garage for two to three cars. The property also includes a large satellite dish to ensure you don’t miss any of your favourite TV programmes from home! This villa is offered for sale at a very reasonable
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Bedrooms: Bathrooms: 4½ fully fitted modern, spacious kitchen self-contained guest apartment Very large outdoor swimming pool lovely lawned gardens Built on 350 square metres Plot: 1,038 square metres closed garage for two to three cars Private gym and games room large outside jacuzzi, interior jacuzzi-bath fully furnished in a modern style cream-coloured marble floors throughout separate laundry and storeroom own large satellite dish listed price: €1,550,000 listed reference: a V515
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Callao Salvaje
Stunning three bed, three bath villa with breath taking views of the Atlantic and La Gomera. Property consist of Large open plan kitchen, Spacious lounge, terrace area which has Jacuzzi, shower, sink and BBQ. The property has security grills, watering system, water filters and cine projector. Will be sold furnished. There are plans passed to construct a studio apartment. Ref: SUE-V-33-3
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Taucho
Beautiful 5 Bed, 3 Bath Villa with stunning views in Taucho. Solar panels heat the pool, separate games room / bar area, large garden with mature fruit trees. A must to view. Ref: TAU-V-06-5
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Granadilla
Beautiful private 3 Bed villa with separate fully contained 1 bed apartment in the heart of Granadilla. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, Dining room converted from the 3rd bedroom, large family bathroom, fully fitted kitchen / diner. Large garden to rear of property with bbq area & Jacuzzi. Electric gated driveway for up to 7 cars. Ref: GRA-V-30-3
Costa Adeje
Superb 3 bed, 3 bath villa situated on the Costa Adeje golf course. Beautiful modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, master with en suit with Jacuzzi corner bath and therapeutic massage shower cubical & private American system heated 8x4 pool. Stunning Views. Ref: ADE-V-34-3
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Around the world on a cruise ship by Gerald Ruben
In our last edition, we travelled to the South Island of New Zealand, docking at Lyttleton. However the reason you have come here is to see Christchurch which was really founded by John Robert Godley. His idea was to form an Anglican God-fearing community in an English setting, which from an architectural point of view he most certainly succeeded in doing. From a moral point of view he did what he could by requiring every settler to provide a certificate signed by his local parson saying he, the settler, was sober, industrious and honest. As you can imagine there are a lot of churches and a beautiful Anglican cathedral which was consecrated in 1881. Moving outside of the city of Christchurch you will come to the Canterbury Plains where the scenery is stunning and criss-crossed by fast flowing rivers. It is here where you will find the famous sheep rearing area of New Zealand. Literally millions of sheep produce the world famous Canterbury lamb. A visit to a sheep farm is a must, they put on a terrific show which you will remember for the rest of your life. It is also here
Above: Giant chess game in Cathedral Square Below: Mosaic sculpture in the Giants House at on the Banks peninsula
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in the Canterbury region that you will find some of New Zealand’s finest wines. It is the country’s fifth largest planted area and is dominated by the two giants of the region, St Helena and Giesen. However there is a whole host of small boutique vineyards producing some really great wines.
The reason why the wines are so good is that the North Island enjoys low rainfall, and the warm days and cool nights enable the fruit to ripen slowly with high acidity and extract. There are ample opportunities to visit some wineries whilst you are off the ship and you won’t starve either. Several wineries offer fresh wholesome lunches featuring an array of local specialities, such as eel and salmon, patés, and cheeses. Most wineries in this region will have a restaurant attached to the vineyard. Some points to note whilst you are ashore, taxis do not usually cruise for hire and tipping is not expected. They can be found at stands and hotels. In the case of an accident, contact the Christchurch police on 111 or 3793999. The currency is New Zealand dollars but all major credit cards are accepted. To hire a car you could try National Rental Cars, tel. 0800800115. Canterbury offers a terrific variety of restaurants to choose from, ranging from cheap and cheerful to haute cuisine. Please note that smoking in all hospitality venues, including bars, restaurants, cafés and casinos is strictly prohibited. This is the case throughout New Zealand. Don’t forget to check what time you have to be back on board as the ship won’t wait. 47
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1st International Abama Pro-Am The 1st International Abama Pro-Am, organised by the hotel complex Abama Golf & Spa Resort which took place on February 12 and 13, was won by the team captained by Canarian golfer Pedro Linhart with a result of 252. 165 golfers from Spain, Germany, England, the Czech Republic and Switzerland formed 36 teams each consisting of one professional PGA member and three amateurs with a limited handicap of 24 men and 28 women. In the hard fought competition, the second position was taken by the team captained by Malaga golfer Paco Cea and the third place was won by Sebastián Millar García’s team. Additionally, on February 12, Nickel Gert-Ottoen achieved the second hole-inone in the history of Abama, in hole 12. During the two-day tournament, Abama Golf & Spa Resort organised an ample programme of activities which culminated
Above: Jesus Maria Arruti in action Below: The winning team: Rafael Cano, Pedro Linhart, Isabel Moreno and Antonio Basagoiti García Tuñón.
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in a gala dinner for all the participants where the prizes were presented. Many famous faces from Spanish society and the world of sport came to Tenerife to enjoy the weather and join in with the tournament including golfers, ex-tennis players and footballers. The tournament was sponsored by United Energy Group (UEG) and Heineken.
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Hybrids Designed with a very thin crown and VFT (Variable Face Thickness) Technology to save weight and increase performance, the Diablo Edge features additional perimeter weighting, combined with a large sole ‘footprint’ which delivers straighter shots, more often. The centre of gravity in each model has also been specifically located to promote certain shot shapes. In the standard model with an offset hosel and a low, deep CG which provides a high launch trajectory with maximum forgiveness, whereas the Tour model has a less offset hosel, and an even lower, forward CG which provides a more
penetrating ball flight with additional workability, preferred by higher swing speed players. It has been put to good use on tour already by Callaway staff professionals Nick Dougherty, Anton Haig, Alexander Noren, Thongchai Jaidee, Niclas Fasth, David Drysdale and Danny Lee.
The Diablo Edge and Diablo Edge Tour are each priced at €159 (£139)
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Irons Callaway has engineered the Diablo Edge Irons with a 50 per cent lower and 17 per cent deeper centre of gravity, a game improvement feature that makes the sweet spot more accessible to the lower impact locations produced by amateur golfers. The strategically placed CG and large cavity back design will help all golfers generate longer, more consistent distances whilst maintaining a forgiving and high trajectory ball flight pattern.
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In sets of eight clubs, Diablo Edge GRPH are priced at €899 (£649), and Diablo Edge STL at €699 (£549).
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