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Welcome, To this new issue of our monthly, digital, lifestyle magazine for friends of Tenerife. Our magazines are now also published as part of the bluuprint publishing library, where you can find all our latest editions as well as past issues, plus many more free magazines and books to read. In this issue we continue our “Tenerife Topics” feature on the islands “news”, turn the spotlight in “Around the Island” on to Arafo, update our monthly “What’s On” pages for May, as well as look at one the Islands specialities "Papas Arrugadas" in our Canarian cuisine section. There are also all the usual features on books, sport, plus our regular business directory, horoscopes and birthday file pages for the month of May. Throughout the magazine there are offers, many of which are free to enter, with great prizes available, and for those of you visiting Tenerife, there is our regular tourist guide and map, with a quick look at the main places of interest. So there really is something for everyone....
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In This Issue LIFESTYLE Tenerife Topics 10
Tenerife and the Canary Islands enjoy the best month for tourism for 15 years
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Stunning time-lapse of Tenerife
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skies 14
Canary Islands surge in popularity
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First Choice to only offer AllInclusive Holidays
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Summer 2012 Holidays now available with Jet2
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Places 18
Around The Island Arafo What’s On
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May’s schedule... Exhibitions, concerts, theatre, cinema, dance, ballet and musicals...
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Which massage is right for you
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May 2011 FEATURES Canarian Style Cuisine 38
Canarian Potatoes (Papas Arrugadas con mojo) Books
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Walk Tenerife Sport
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CD Tenerife News from League 2 Tenerife People
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Gary J. Clifton
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Tenerife Tourist Map
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Places of interest in Tenerife
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Area Maps 54
*Cristianos - Americas
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*Las Galletas - Costa del Silencio
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*Golf del Sur - Los Abrigos
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*Los Gigantes - Playa de la Arena
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Tenerife Directory
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Tenerife Topics
Tenerife topped the table by islands with 332,694 visitors, up just over 19 per cent, followed by Gran Canaria with 289,573, an increase of 18.72 per cent on 2010. The biggest individual increase was seen in Fuerteventura, where visitor numbers for February were 47 per cent higher than 12 months earlier. The figures were announced at German travel trade show ITB Berlin by Canary Islands president Paulino Rivero, who said the forthcoming summer season was going to be “positive�.
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Tourism numbers to Tenerife could also be boosted by a new initiative designed to engage with UK holidaymakers through social media networks. Tenerife Tourism Corporation launched a Facebook page in January 2011, securing more than 1,000 fans in its first four weeks and generating over 30,000 post views so far.
Tenerife Topics Tenerife and the Canary Islands enjoy the best month for tourism for 15 years
Tourism figures just released show that February saw the highest number of holidaymakers in the Canary Islands for 15 years. More than 930,000 tourists visited the islands during that month, a massive 22.4 per cent up on the same month in 2010, according to the regional Department of Tourism. The figures make February 2011 the best month for tourism in the islands since 1996.
As well as the opportunity for consumers to find out further information, post videos and images and ask questions, the Tenerife Facebook fan page contains a competition offering visitors the chance to win a holiday. In addition, Tenerife Tourism Corporation is using a Twitter stream and a YouTube channel to help drive visitors to the Facebook fan page, which is essentially regarded as the microsite for Tenerife's social media campaign.
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Facebook: facebook.com/visittenerife Twitter: twitter.com/visit_tenerife YouTube: youtube.com/visittenerife
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Tenerife Topics Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit atop a volcanic peak in the Canary Islands, gazing up at the brilliant stars of the Milky Way as a Saharan sandstorm billows all around you? Well, wonder no more. Norwegian landscape photographer Terje Sorgjerd captured this stunning scene — and many others — in his new three-minute video, "The Mountain," which he posted to the website Vimeo on April 15. [Watch the video] Earlier this month, Sorgjerd spent a week on Mount Teide, a huge volcanic peak on Tenerife, which is the largest of the seven Canary Islands off the coast of northwest Africa. At 12,198 feet (3,718 meters), Teide is the highest point in Spain. Sorgjerd made his way to Teide shortly after finishing up another video project called "The Aurora." For that time-lapse film, the photographer trekked to northern Norway to capture the stunning northern lights display brought on by powerful solar storms in March.
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Stunning Time-Lapse of Tenerife Skies
"This was a lot harder to shoot than 'The Aurora' video," Sorgjerd said. "I think I got less than 10 hours of sleep for the whole week in total up there." His ambitious plan was to hit 50 different locations around Tenerife, all in the week of April 4 through April 11. "I did not bring sleeping bag or tent and was determined to photograph throughout the night and day for seven days, only sleeping/relaxing while the camera was shooting sequences," he said.
Sorgjerd didn't quite hit all 50 locations, but he did get 50 different sequences of footage that he edited down into one spectacular time-lapse video. After filming was done, it took Sorgjerd four days to import and render all 2.4 terabytes of data, and another day to stitch the clips together. In addition to the Saharan sandstorm — which begins about 30 seconds into the video — there are sweeping mountain vistas, forest views in slanting golden light and shots in which thousands of bright stars light up the night. "Hopefully it is a unique video of the Milky Way from one of the most amazing places to gaze at the stars," Sorgjerd said.
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Tenerife Topics Canary Islands Surge in Popularity Leading online travel agent On the Beach has observed a marked increase in visitors to the Canary Islands, which they believe owes to the area's great beaches and outdoor activities, and are becoming increasingly popular with their customers. They have seen a significant rise in visits to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in 2011. Alistair Daly, Marketing Director of On the Beach, comments: "In the past few months we have seen a surge in visits to these islands -- we believe this was prompted by the poor winter weather as many of our customers were compelled to escape on last minute holidays to get some warmth. Of course there is no denying the popularity of this great group of island destinations." These conclusions were given further weight by figures from the Airports Council International (ACI), the worldwide association of airports. They found that February saw a massive 34% increase in traffic to Fuerteventura. Tenerife and Lanzarote also experienced significant boosts with 13% and 11% rises respectively. The ACI placed these numbers in a generally positive context for travel as they found that international traffic grew by 4.5% in February. According to Daly, holidays to the Canary Islands have continued to be popular in 2011. He states: "ACI's numbers show that February was a great month, however, we have seen this surge all throughout 2011 and we expect it to continue. The Canary Islands are excellent for seaside relaxation, yet they also offer fun hiking and amazing cultural activities like Carnival -- this combination makes it the perfect spot for couples and people on family holidays." Daly believes 2011 should see the Canary Islands rank amongst the most popular destinations for British travellers.
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First Choice to only offer All-Inclusive Holidays First Choice has announced that they plan to offer only all-inclusive holidays starting next summer. The company, which is one of the biggest tour operators in the UK, is aiming to cater to budgetconscious consumers who want to know how much their holiday will cost them before they book. The company says this move is their response to more demand for holiday packages that include accommodation, flights, meals and drinks in the price. This has also been inspired by figures that show two-thirds of Brits tend to spend too much on restaurants, nights at the hotel bar, ice cream and other snacks when they don’t book allinclusive.
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The tour operator also claims that a family of 4 can save ÂŁ511 during a week-long holiday in Tenerife if they book all-inclusive instead of going to a bed and breakfast. Between 1.2 million and 1.3 million people go on holiday with First Choice every year. The tour operator is now the first mainstream firm in the UK to go only all-inclusive. This follows a 32% growth in the all-inclusive part of the holiday market between 2004 and 2009.
Tenerife Topics Summer 2012 Holidays Now Available With Jet2
Cheap flights airline Jet2.com is urging UK holidaymakers based in northern England to plan next summer's holidays as soon as possible and take advantage of the carrier's fantastic offers. Along with its package holidays sister company Jet2holidays, the airline released details of many of its cheap flights and cheap holiday deals for summer 2012 this week, offering a wide choice of destinations and different sorts of accommodation. Operating out of Leeds Bradford Airport, Jet2.com's cheap flights to Tenerife, Alicante, Barcelona, the Algarve, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Malaga, Mallorca, Murcia and Menorca are now available for next summer, as well as a selection of cheap holidays organised by Jet2holidays. Commenting on the summer 2012 bargain bonanza, Jet2.com managing director Ian Doubtfire declared: "We are delighted to announce many of our great value flights and package holidays are now on sale for 2012 – with more following over the coming weeks."
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Arafo
There are many beautiful and interesting villages and towns on Tenerife worth mentioning for a variety of different reasons, but one town which may often get overlooked is Arafo.
Situated in the South East of Tenerife, only 35 minutes from each of Tenerife´s two airports and only 25 minutes from Santa Cruz, this stunning place is where you should head for a taste of authentic Spain in majestic surroundings. Much of the borough, particularly higher up, is classed as National Park and is perfect for hikers.
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There are plenty of walks through the valleys and barrancos alongside the tight belts of vineyards and orchards. The natural beauty of the lava rivers that never quite made it to the sea and the ravines surrounding the town, such as the A単avingo ravine (important because of its outstanding endemic species) make the views spectacular.
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The town itself is attractive enough to warrant any visit. In a particullarly excellent example of town planning, the peculiar layout and striking cleanliness and orderlyness of the buildings, streets and squares lead you straight to the town centre every time. Arafo is well renowned for its love of music and all things musical. The town centre reflects this with a large gazeebo and an interesting statue of a naked lady dancing with a long string of musical notes.
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Arafo This is a town of history too. Arafo appears with this name in the first ever records of Tenerife at the beginning of the 16th Century, but before the Spanish conquest this town was a very important Guanche area and the name Arafo lives on from them. There have been many burial caves discovered among the precipices and summits of the mountains guarding the horizon.
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Colonists settled all over the area right from the start. The growth of Arafo was never large or fast because of its distance from the sea, but the people lived well from farming many different crops and it´s 5,000 inhabitants still mainly live off agriculture and, due to the ravines that run down from Teide, now also produce their own natural water.
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Arafo Arafo became a borough in 1812 and was granted the title of town in 1983, the first to be awarded this distinction under the Canary Island Regional Government. One of the towns most striking visiting points is the Parish Church of San Juan Degollado. The original church was built in 1673 and was devoted to San Juan Bautista but changed to Degollado (cut throat) to distingish it from the one in G端imar. The Church was gradually expanded and contains some interesting works of art inside including the figure of San Juan. Arafo is a beautiful, calm, historic town and well worth a visit. It has some authentic Spanish tavernas and the towns passion for music means you are likely to get involved in an impromptu sing-along at some point. Arafo is host to many famous traditional groups and has always been famous for its orchestra, band and choir. During the festival season a must see for music lovers is the romeria of San Augustin on the last Sunday of August and the Carnival of San Bernardo on 31st August. Don't forget to take advantage of Arafos fame for its local wines and desserts, make any day a festival.
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Healthy Living Which Massage is Right For You Tenerife has a reputation as a health resort destination, with numerous spa facilities, thalasso treatment and wellness centres. Even if you are on a package holiday or staying in a beach resort, that doesn’t mean to say you can’t take advantage of the facilities nearby, and book a treatment to pamper yourself, if only for a day. But, what to choose? Your knowledge of massage may be limited, so here is a quick guide to some of the most popular types of massage to help you figure out which massage style is right for you.
Swedish Massage Therapy Also known as Swedish massage or simply massage therapy. Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil. Swedish massage therapy can be very gentle and relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first.
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LIFESTYLE All you ever wanted to know about massage but were afraid too ask..... Hot Stone Massage Heated, smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body. The massage therapist may also hold stones and apply gentle pressure with them. The warmth is comforting.
Shiatsu Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that uses localized finger pressure in a rhythmic sequence on acupuncture meridians. Each point is held for for 2 to 8 seconds to improve the flow of energy and help the body regain balance. People are normally pleasantly surprised when they try shiatsu for the first time. It is relaxing yet the pressure is firm, and there is usually no soreness afterwards.
Hot stone massage is good for people who have muscle tension but prefer lighter massage.
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Healthy Living Reflexology Although reflexology is sometimes called foot massage, it is more than simple foot massage. Reflexology involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body. Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who stand on their feet all day or just have tired, achy feet.
Aromatherapy Massage Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy with the addition of one or more scented plant oils called essential oils to address specific needs. The massage therapist can select oils that are relaxing, energizing, stress-reducing, balancing, etc.) One of the most common essential oils used in aromatherapy massage is lavender. Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to stress-related conditions or conditions with an emotional component.
Deep Tissue Massage Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle. Deep tissue massage is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage.
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Which Massage is Right For You Sports Massage Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are involved in physical activity. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to have one. It's also used by people who are active and work out often.
Thai Massage Like shiatsu, Thai massage aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. Thai massage also includes compressions and stretches. You don't just lie there--the therapist moves and stretches you into a sequence of postures. It's like yoga without doing any work.
The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance. A combination of techniques are used. The strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage. Facilitated stretching is a common technique. It helps to loosen muscles and increase flexibility.
Thai massage is more energizing than other forms of massage. It is also reduces stress and improves flexibility and range of motion.
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C a n a ri a n P o t a t o e s Canarian Potatoes
Often referred to as Canarian wrinkly potatoes, descriptively by holidaymakers, is a traditional baked potato dish eaten in Canary Islands. (In Spanish they are known as Papas arrugadas) They are usually served with a pepper sauce, called Mojo, or as an accompaniment to meat dishes. 39
Did you know? "Salt potatoes" are also a regional dish of Syracuse, New York, typically served in the summer when the young potatoes are first harvested. They are a staple food at fairs and barbecues in Central New York. As the potatoes cook, the salty water forms a crust on the skin and seals the potatoes so they never taste water-logged like ordinary boiled potatoes. The standard recipe calls for one pound of salt for every four pounds of potatoes
The Syracuse, New York, area has a long history of salt production. Salt potatoes originated in Syracuse and once comprised the bulk of a salt worker's daily diet. During the 1800s, Irish salt miners would bring a bag of small, unpeeled, substandard potatoes to work each day. Come lunch time, they boiled the potatoes in the salt brine. By the early 1900s, the potatoes were a Central New York favorite and local entrepreneur, John Hinerwadel, started serving them as a side "at his famous clambakes." He later began packaging five-pound bags of potatoes along with a 12-ounce box of salt and labeled them Hinerwadel's Famous Original Salt Potatoes. The first packaged salt potatoes were sold in the 1960s. Today, Hinerwadel sells a million bags of salt potatoes annually.
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The dish is made from small new potatoes which are cleaned (but not peeled), then boiled in water (originally in seawater, but it is more usual that salt is added to the water in the boiling process) and then baked in their skins until they become shrivelled. Alternatively, in some recipes, after cooking in salted water most of the water is discarded and the small amount that remains is boiled away until the potatoes become dry. This leaves them with a characteristic dry salt crust on their skins.
The potatoes have to be the smallest the cook can find; if not, the potatoes will miss their supposed flavor and they will not absorb all the sauce. They are considered one of the most unusual dishes in all Spanish cuisine, and a very exotic dish, especially for tourists or even Spaniards who aren't born in the Canary Islands. They also are considered the "main dish" or the "star dish" of the Canary Islands cuisine
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BOOKS
Excellent book with plenty of walks of varying types, lengths etc. and in a style which is easy going yet accurate. The maps are clear and there are easy to follow routes for walkers of all abilities. Get away into rural Tenerife and enjoy the peace and quiet far from the busy resorts. Choose your ability level recommended on the introduction to each walk and enjoy at your own pace.
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SPORT A look back over the month of April from the foot of the second division Journada 31 : Elche 1 - 0 Tenerife Day 31, and Elche consolidated fifth spot with a 1-0 victory over struggling Tenerife, their fifth win in a row. Kike Mateo headed the home side in to the lead from Palanca's corner in the 17th minute, but after that the Canary Islanders took control, with Natalio going close a couple of times in the first half. After the break Elche keeper Jaime had to make important saves from Nino and Igor. But Tenerife's challenge ended when Ricardo and then Berenguer were sent off in injury time, and after a fifth defeat in a row Antonio Tapia's side are now seven points away from safety
Journada 32 : Gimnàstic 1 - 1 Tenerife Day 32, and Tenerife's visit to the Catalans took on great importance at the bottom of the table, as even though the Canary Islanders took the lead, they were eventually pegged back to a 1-1 draw. Nino ran through to score the first with just under half an hour gone, but Felipe Sanchón latched on to a loose ball to equalise just before the break. With a quarter of an hour to go Tenerife were reduced to ten men again after Luna picked up a second yellow card, but Aragoneses made a couple of late saves from Eloy and Rey to at least keep their team in with a chance of survival.
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Journada 33 : Tenerife 0 - 1 Huesca Day 33, and Huesca beat struggling Tenerife 0-1. The Canary Islanders showed some improvement in the first half under their latest coach David Amaral, who returned to the Heliodromo stadium after Antonio Tapia became their third manager to be removed this season, Ricardo and Nino both bringing good saves out of Andrés. But that was about it, and Jokín headed in Molinero's cross with a quarter of an hour to go to leave their hosts seven points away from safety.
Journada 34 : Alcorcón 3 - 2 Tenerife Day 34, and the game between Alcorcón and Tenerife kicked off at mid-day on Sunday, with the Madrid based team winning 3-2. Nino put the Canary Islanders ahead three minutes before the interval following a corner, but before the half time whistle Quini made it all square from the penalty spot after a defender handled in the area. Ten minutes after the restart Iriome restored the lead for the visitors with an individual goal, but with a quarter of an hour to go Jeremy got on the end of a Montañés cross to equalise, and a few minutes later Quini beat Aragoneses with a shot from outside of the area to leave David Amaral's team a point behind Albacete in next to bottom spot.
Journada 35 : Tenerife 0 - 1 Villareal B
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Betis Rayo Vallecano Celta Barcelona B Elche Granada Valladolid Alcorcón Cartagena Girona Xerez Recreativo Villarreal B Córdoba Numancia Huesca Las Palmas Gimnàstic Salamanca Albacete Tenerife Ponferradina
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CD TENERIFE Next 5 Fixtures Day 36 (01-05-2011) Granada - Tenerife Day 37 (08-05-2011) Tenerife - Recreativo Day 38 (11-05-2011) Betis - Tenerife Day 39 (15-05-2011) Tenerife - Valladolid Day 40 (22-05-2011) Albacete - Tenerife
Day 35, and it really is all doom and gloom at the Heliodoro Stadium as the Canary Islanders go down 0-1 at home to a Villarreal B side who are now comfortably safe from the threat of relegation zone for another season. Oh, if only the same could be said for Tenerife. Now with only seven games remaining and a full eleven points from safety, it seems that it may well take a miracle for second-frombottom Tenerife to pull themselves out of this one!
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Tenerife People Gary J. Clifton - My story so far... I started playing guitar when I was 11 but have always been around music as my Dad is an upright bass player. At parties, etc., Dad and a family friend who played guitar would always get the music going and we would all join in with whatever was to hand (usually in my case a saucepan with a wooden spoon!!). I was taught classical guitar first but at the age of 11 did not understand it. At the time this was all you could learn and although I had (and still have) a big interest in jazz and blues, the school I went to refused to teach me it so I got bored and after 2 years gave up the lessons.
Both bands were pretty successful and we were booked solid. Working the clubs as anybody in the business will tell you is a whole different world and over the years just about anything that could have happened did, including one night when our keyboard player fell off the box he was standing on, crashed through the fire doors at the back of the stage and ended up flat on his back in the car park!! I hasten to add that the rest of the band never missed a beat. Or the time we made a drum raiser, and at the end of our drummer’s big finish he leapt in the air, fell through it and the whole kit fell in on him...
My wife and I have 2 daughters that both also play instruments, the oldest one (Hazel) plays the trumpet and the youngest (Charlotte) plays clarinet, even my wife (Sarah) used to play the piano and oboe so music really runs through our veins. Our house always had music of one form or another being played!! And Christmas and parties were a huge concert with friends joining in! My favourite type of guitar is a 12 string and I have 2 in my collection, an old Eko Ranger and the one I brought with me to Tenerife which is a Yamaha. When you play a 12 string it sounds like a whole band on its own so was always the one I chose when entertaining the family. Although I also have a number of 6 string guitars as well both acoustic and electric. I started performing in the working men’s clubs about 25 years ago and over this time had 2 bands both doing cover versions of hits. (I have lost count of the amount of times I have played and sung ‘Is this the way to Amarillo’) 47
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...The entertainment’s manager came to me later and asked if we could do it again as it was the best ending of a song he had seen and unfortunately his wife had missed it as she had been organising the raffle!! The last band also did some work for the local council as once a year they had ‘Party in the park’ which we used to play at and also the turning on of the Christmas lights which we performed at after the ceremony. The last 5 years of being in England I became a solo act, working the clubs and pubs around Northamptonshire, Leicester, Derbyshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. I moved to Tenerife 18 months ago after planning it for 5 years with my wife, Sarah. We had been coming here for about 2 years for family holidays when Sarah and I decided we would like to move here permanently with the plan of working in the bars with my solo show.
I first met Tom Bell and Rick Porter while here on one of these holidays. I was helping a friend called Ian Anderson, he had a throat infection so I did a spot for him at the Bulls Head and the cabaret that night was Glam Slam. I met the boys after the show and we hit it off straight away. My wife then contacted Denise Bell at Viana Shows and after a few meetings and a lot of emails it was agreed that I would join Viana Shows as the third member of ‘Glam Slam’ and ‘Tuxedo Knights’ and the lead guitarist in ‘Take it to the limit’ the tribute to the Eagles show. Viana Shows, Tom Bell and Rick Porter were very patient and actually waited for me to get made redundant from my job in the UK which I am eternally grateful to them for. It has been a challenge learning all the parts both vocally and musically but a very worthwhile and rewarding experience. As a band, Tom Bell, Rick Porter, Pat Wilson and myself get along really well and are always taking the mickey out of each other, the back stage laughs we have are really good fun. I have always felt, to stand there night after night and watch people really enjoying themselves to the music and entertainment that you are producing whether solo or part of a group is the best feeling in the world! There really is no other job like it. So what is the best part for me personally working in the hotels as we do? NO BINGO!!!!! 49
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TENERIFE GUIDE
Places to visit Santa Cruz Los Cristianos Las Americas Las Galletas Vilaflor Icod de los vinos Puerto de la Cruz Los Abrigos El Medano Guimar Candelaria Los Gigantes Masca Playa San Juan La Orotava Mount Teide National Park 52
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TENERIFE GUIDE Los Cristianos One of the most popular resorts in the entire Canary Islands, and just 16 km west of the airport. With the wonderful golden sand beaches situated around the harbour, the town has managed to retain some of the character of its original fishing village whist developing into one of the largest tourist areas on the Island. There are plenty of things to do, from the pleasure cruises, glass-bottomed boats, and ferries to neighbouring islands, as well as sun-bathing, watersports, then relaxing in the vast array of pubs, clubs and restaurants, all within walking distance. Playa de las Americas Very much a purpose built resort, Las Americas has grown to become Tenerife's biggest and most popular holiday destination. From it’s clean man-made sandy beaches to it’s hundreds of quality hotels and first class facilities, this is truly a sun worshipper's idea of paradise. Everyone is catered for with a wealth of beach, sea and leisure activities, and there is something for all the family with the Aquapark and new Siam Water Kingdom all within walking distance of as many bars, restaurants and clubs as you are ever likely to need.
Icod de los vinos Site of the 1,000 year old Drago (Dragon) Tree, the oldest and largest in existence, situated next to the plaza of the Iglesia de San Marcos.
Mount Teide National Park At a height of 3,720 metres, the summit of Mount Teide is the highest point of the Canary Islands, and the surrounding area was declared a National Park in 1954. Roads through the park allow visitors to drive across old lava fields and sample the lunarlike landscape within the old crater at around 2,100 metres above sea-level with El Teide dominating the centre. It is possible to access within 200 metres of the summit of this dormant vocano by cable car, and view the surrounding peaks, some of which are evidence of more recent volcanic activity. Vilaflor High above the coast of southern Tenerife, yet just an hours drive away, Vilaflor is a beautiful village famous for its wine, cheese and spring water, as well as being the highest village in Tenerife. On the road to Mount Teide, it offers spectacular views, as well as local scenery, arts and crafts. Las Galletas Located on the south coast between Los Cristianos and the airport, Las Galletas is a typical Canarian village with narrow streets, beach front promenade, picturesque harbour and a cafe style pedestrian centre. There is a small, natural beach by the side of the fishing boats, which supply the daily fish market and excellent local restaurants, both here and in the adjoining neighbourhoods that make up Tenbel and Costa del Silencio.
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TENERIFE GUIDE Santa Cruz Tenerife's vibrant capital city, set in the north-east corner of the island, offers a cosmopolitan blend of culture, heritage, beaches and classical architecture. Santa Cruz is a wonderful mix of old and new, with its museums, parks, plazas, art, fine dining, and of course shopping, which means it really does have something for everyone to enjoy. Santa Cruz is also the home of a dazzling array of festivals, events, and venues for those wishing to inject a bit of culture into their holiday. As well as being the site for one of the biggest carnivals in the world, its amazing sights number amongst it the magnificent Auditorio de Tenerife, home to the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. El Medano A small town on the south coast just 5km east of Los Abrigos, Medano is famous for its long, natural, sandy beaches and offshore breezes, making it the ideal spot for wind and watersport enthusiasts. The centre and boardwalk area mingle health and surf shops with seafront cafes, and is a very popular resort with the locals.
Los Abrigos A traditional fishing village situated between Las Chafiras and El Medano. It has a fantastic selection of seafood restaurants around the picturesque harbour where the local fishing boats drop off their catch daily.
Guimar A quiet town set in the valley of Guimar to the east of the island, it has a reputation as the perfect spot for a slice of “rural” tourism. More recently, the mysterious stone pyramids on the outskirts of the town, attracted the interest of the author and world famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who has researched similar structures in Mexico and Peru, and his exhibition on the site of the “pyramids” has become a huge tourist attraction. Puerto de la Cruz The oldest resort in the Canary Islands, located on the northern coast, this town was the birthplace of tourism in the Canaries and still has a lot to offer. It is more traditional, in contrast with the more modern resorts of the south, and is certainly greener, with a variety of botanical gardens due to the north’s more temperate climate. Home to a number of buildings of historical and artistic value, it is also the site of one of the islands most famous tourist attractions, the Loro Parque.
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TENERIFE GUIDE Los Gigantes A beautiful resort on the west coast of the island set on a hillside next to the towering cliffs from which it gets its name. From the natural beach made up of black volcanic sand, to the idyllic marina with its yachts, excursion boats, cafes and bars, or on to the small shops and restaurants tucked away in the narrow streets, this fantastic resort has someting for everyone. Playa San Juan A bustling seaside and fishing village on the road to Los Gigantes, Playa San Juan has undergone some development in recent years. It retains a working harbour, two beaches, the second of which is a new sandy beach, and a long promenade with shops and restaurants serving traditional food and of course, fresh fish every day. It is also close to the fantastic premier Abama golf and spa resort.
La Orotava An historic town in the north of the island, notable for its typical Canarian architecture, monuments, and culture. Set in the valley from which it takes its name, its most notable landmark is the Casa de los Balcones which epitomises the island's heritage. Masca A popular and picturesque tourist spot situated in the more mountainous area to the north west of the island, with an impressive gorge that leads down to the sea. Noted for its scenery, and ideal for hiking. Candelaria Just south of the capital SantaCruz, Candelaria is a popular tourist destination of historical and religious significance, as the home of the Basilica and the Black Madonna, and the town's main plaza with its beach and Guanche statues.
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Monthly Horoscope for May ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You are in the best position to deal with those outside your family, where you may find that lectures or travel will be highly successful. Be aware that someone you care about may let you down or criticize your methods.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your temper may erupt if you have allowed others to cost you too much money. Opportunities to get ahead will be evident. Financial gains can be made through wise investments. Catch up on overdue paperwork.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Cutbacks at work will be a cause for worry. It will be important that you have your priorities straight. Be careful not to hurt someone's feelings. Relatives may not agree with the way you are dealing with your personal problems.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will be able to make financial gains this month. You can make money through solid investment plans. Be sure to use your charm and diplomacy when dealing with potential new clients. You need to do something that will make you feel better about yourself.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can make a difference if you offer your help at functions that involve children. Colleagues may try to undermine you. Try to keep ahead of the game. Personal problems may be hanging over your head but now is not the time to confront the situation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You have a lot to offer those around you this month. However, depression may result if you don't get to do things your own way. You need to make your partner feel wanted, not like a piece of the furniture. Plan your social events carefully.
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Monthly Horoscope for May LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may want to take a look at your direction in life. Your ability to work with detail will bring recognition. Trips will be more than a little adventurous, but disputes may start because of a lack of honesty.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your dedication and fortitude when dealing with humanitarian groups will enhance your reputation. Don't blame others for your own stubbornness. Be sure to question any detail that you feel could leave you in a precarious position at a later date. Someone you live with is ready to play emotional games.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You can meet potential new mates if you socialize with friends. Your tendency to take on too much will end in fatigue. Don't be too eager to cut those who have disappointed you from your life. You will be able to work in fine detail and present the best possible proposal.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Those you care about may oppose your ideas, so don't try to deal with important issues or make changes that will upset the apple cart. Use your obvious talent to work with detail and you can come up with something great. Be careful signing important contracts this month.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Stick to travel or doing things in conjunction with small groups this month. You may have a problem sorting out your true feelings when it comes to you and your relationships with others. Be aggressive and colourful, and you will find you get your way, so maybe it's time to let loose.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Let your boss know your goals, but be careful as you may find that you will not be able to trust someone you work with. Romance may be just around the corner for you, however, it will most probably be short-lived. If you've been really busy, try to schedule some time to spend with loved ones.
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If it’s your birthday this month . . . May 1st: Calamity Jane (1852) Judy Collins (1939) Rita Coolidge (1945) 2nd: Bing Crosby (1904) Engelbert Humperdinck (1936) David Beckham (1975) 3rd: James Brown (1928) Niccolo Machiavelli (1469) Mary Astor (1906) Frankie Valli (1937) 4th: Audrey Hepburn (1929) Randy Travis (1959)
8th: Harry S. Truman (1884) Oscar Hammerstein (1846) Roberto Rossellini (1906) Sonny Liston (1917) Enrique Iglesias (1975) 9th: Sir James Barrie (1860) Richard Adams (1920) Albert Finney (1936) Billy Joel (1949) Glenda Jackson (1936) Candice Bergen (1946) 10th: Fred Astaire (1899) Paul “Bono” Hewson (1960) Donovan (1943) 11th: Irving Berlin (1888) Salvador Dali (1904) Phil Silvers (1912) Natasha Richardson (1963) 12th: Katharine Hepburn (1907) Florence Nightingale (1820) Burt Bacharach (1929) Ving Rhames (1961) 13th: Joe Louis (1914) Stevie Wonder (1951) Harvey Keitel (1939) Peter Gabriel (1950)
5th: Karl Marx (1818) Michael Palin (1943) Tammy Wynette (1942) Craig David (1981) 6th: Sigmund Freud (1856) Valentino (1895) George Clooney (1961) Tony Blair (1953) Orson Welles (1915) 7th: Eva Peron (1919) Gary Cooper (1901) Brahms (1833) Tchaikovsky(1840)
14th: George Lucas (1945) Bobby Darin (1936) Cate Blanchett (1969) Tim Roth (1961)
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Who do you share yours with . . . 15th: Brian Eno (1948) James Mason (1909) 16th: Henry Fonda (1905) Pierce Brosnan (1952) Janet Jackson (1966) Liberace (1919) Olga Korbut (1956)
24th: Bob Dylan (1941) Priscilla Presley (1945) Queen Victoria (1819) Kristin Scott Thomas (1960) 25th: Miles Davis (1926) Sir Ian McKellen (1939) Anne Heche (1969) Mike Myers (1963) 26th: John Wayne (1907) Peter Cushing (1913) Peggy Lee (1920) Stevie Nicks (1948) Lenny Kravitz (1964) Al Jolson (1886) 27th: Henry Kissinger (1923) Vincent Price (1911) Wild Bill" Hickok (1837) Christopher Lee (1922)
17th: "Sugar" Ray Leonard (1956) Dennis Hopper (1936) Maureen O'Sullivan (1911) Enya (1961) Andrea Corr (1974) 18th: Pope John Paul II (1920) Perry Como (1912) 19th: Anne Boleyn (1507) Ho Chi-Minh (1892) Frank Capra (1897) Pete Townshend (1945) 20th: Jimmy Stewart (1908) Cher (1946) Joe Cocker (1944) 21st: Harold Robbins (1916) Raymond Burr (1917) 22nd: Laurence Olivier (1907) Wagner (1813) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859) Naomi Campbell (1970) 23rd: Joan Collins (1933) Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (1889) Rosemary Clooney (1928) Jewel (1974)
28th: Ian Fleming (1908) Kylie Minogue (1968) Gladys Knight (1944) 29th: John F. Kennedy (1917) Bob Hope (1903) Annette Bening (1958) Noel Gallagher (1967) 30th: Benny Goodman (1909) Mel Blanc (1908) 31st: Clint Eastwood (1930) Brooke Shields (1965) Colin Farrell (1976)
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