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The Magazine Island Connections Media Group C/ Francisco Feo Rodríguez, 6 Las Chafiras 38620 San Miguel de Abona Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Tel: 922 750 609 Fax: 922 795 810 E-mail: magazine@icmedia.eu www.the-magazine.eu Publisher and Proprietor Tina Straub, Joe Schacher Editor Clio O’Flynn Commercial Director Henry Cruz

Perhaps the ancients had it right all along. Pliny the Elder was the first to refer to the Canaries as The Fortunate Isles, and while there have been trembles and some tremors, and of course a recent eruption on La Palma, in general these Canary Islands are indeed fortunate.

We are blessed with an excellent climate, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. This was indeed a bonus in recent weeks given the extremes we were witnessing in Northern Europe, with ice and snow and temperatures as low as had been experienced in over 40 years.

Wonderful for Christmas, great to look at for a day or two and enjoy when there’s no rush to school or work, but lovely to return to the very pleasant temperatures here as well.

The devastation wreaked by the Haiti earthquake was yet another reminder of how tenuous our grip on this planet is. That country has suffered so many political and natural upheavals it makes our troubles shrink in comparison, and with a fragile infrastructure to begin with, that now must overcome the huge task of rebuilding, physically and morally, a nation state, the work is only beginning. Shame too on those who tried to use this, quite literally, earth shattering natural disaster for their own ends, with ugly statements made about religious retribution, among other misplaced words spoken and written in the aftermath.

The earth we inhabit for the short time we exist is a fragile place, and we cannot control it although we can help to preserve it. The land, the sea and the air will have its way, will have its say, and humankind must live with that. Here in the Canary Islands we continue to be blessed by our climate and living conditions. So let‘s give thanks and help to those less fortunate, and those in need.

Coordinator Theresa Willson Features Writers Clio O’Flynn, Sheila Collis, Gerald Ruben, Theresa Willson, Daniela Herzberg Design Mariusz Firek Advert design Javier Gomez Sales Julie Lourens, Giusi Pomilia, Veronica Merics Printers Jiménez Godoy S. A. C.I.F. A-73037293 Dep. Legal: MU-1696-2009 Circulation controlled by

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contents

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island scene

Carnaval

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health & beauty

Clinica Dental Fañabé Wake up gorgeous!

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fashion

Happy new Next

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directory

Business guide

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leisure

Freeliving Yacht Charters

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in the frame

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driving

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CIT Sur presentation Granadilla prize presentation

LIDL Logistics Centre event

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Ford Mustang GT 500 restaurant

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Las Aguas profile and competition

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Jet2.com property

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A home in the sun valentine’s special

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Gift ideas travel

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Cruising golf

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Pro tip of the month Callaway Diablo Edge must have

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Carnaval 2010 The Santa Cruz Carnaval has been recognised for many years as one of the best in the world, and possibly second only to Rio de Janeiro. Declared as an event of international touristic interest, this year’s Carnaval, with the theme of Tenerife: the History of a Carnaval, pays tribute to everything and everyone who has converted Carnaval into what it is today.

One of the best carnivals in the world

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Ana María Tavarez Mata, with her costume ‘Embrujada’, designed by Leo Martínez, representing the El Día newspaper

Main events Santa Cruz

At the same time, Carnaval takes place in Puerto de la Cruz, also an event of international touristic interest. As well as the numerous groups of spontaneous participants, elaborately decorated floats, dancing and singing groups in the carnaval procession, there are also delegations from different countries, the most important of which is that from Düsseldorf in Germany, an association which has existed for 25 years.

When Carnaval has ended in Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz, it arrives at many other towns in Tenerife.

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January 31 5pm February 4 5pm February 10 9pm

February 12 7pm February 16 4pm February 17 9pm

Gala for the election of the Infant Queen Gala for the election of the Senior Queen Grand Gala for the election of the Carnaval Queen (all held at the Recinto Ferial) Opening procession Main Carnaval procession The burial of the sardine

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Gala for the election of the Infant Queen Gala for the election of the Carnaval Queen Opening procession Classic and Vintage Cars exhibition The burial of the sardine Masculine marathon: masks and high heels Grand Carnaval procession

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Dental Clinic Fañabé Plaza S.L. The Dental Clinic Fañabé Plaza is located in the Commercial Centre Fañabé Plaza in Playa Fañabé, which has its own underground car park with direct access by lift and escalator for your convenience.

The clinic is popular with clients of many nationalities as they know that they will be attended to by a specialist who also speaks their language. This is essential when making technical decisions regarding your own dental health.

Appointments can be made in advance to suit you, and the clinic can provide treatments using the latest dental technologies such as dental laser whitening in only one appointment, ozone therapy, computer guided surgery with no incision and no stitches required, one day implants, high quality cosmetic dentistry, same day repairs in its own dental laboratory, whilst ensuring that all treatments are carried out painlessly.

In the case of an emergency, staff will attend to patients without appointments being made, especially if you have an urgent problem or are suffering pain. This emergency service even includes weekends and bank holidays, all you have to do is call the emergency number, 687 74 42 25.

Although it is situated on the upper floor of this popular shopping centre, the clinic is completely wheelchair accessible. The staff realise that for some patients, visiting the dentist can be traumatic, so the clinic’s main objective has always been to offer high quality dental treatment which is totally pain free, ensuring maximum comfort for the patient.

Dental Clinic Fañabé Plaza opened in 2002 and now has a long list of satisfied patients. In 2003,

From the start, clients are attended to their own language

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The clinic is located upstairs in C.C. FaĂąabĂŠ Plaza

The waiting areas are designed to be calming and relaxing

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the Dental Laboratory was created so that all kinds of prostheses could be made in-house, guaranteeing their quality and using the best materials available on the market. Two years later, the clinic was expanded and more qualified dentists and specialists joined the team. Today, there are seven dental chairs, an X-ray room, two sterilisation rooms which guarantee optimum disinfection and protection against all types of disease, two waiting rooms, four rest rooms, an office, four European dentists, an orthodontist, a dental hygienist, an oral surgeon and implant specialist, a receptionist and three dental assistants, all of whom are multi-lingual.

No matter what your dental problem is, whether you have your own teeth, dentures or implants, problems with supporting bone tissue or other unfavourable anatomic conditions, Dental Clinic FaĂąabĂŠ Plaza will guarantee that a solution can be found with excellent cosmetic results which will restore your original smile.

Don’t forget their commitment to treat each patient by communicating with them in their own language and the facility for same day

repairs to dentures. For your appointment, call 922 71 42 25: your first visit, diagnosis, estimate, intra-oral photography and radiography are free of charge!

Specialist equipment and staff ensure pain free treatment

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Wake up gorgeous!

Part 1

It is so convenient for anyone who has a hectic lifestyle and doesn’t have time to apply make-up every morning.

It is also suitable for people who suffer from allergies to traditional cosmetics, are active in sports or manually, physically or visually impaired. Permanent cosmetics do not sweat, cry, or wear off. Properly applied, the colours can appear natural and subtle or dramatic and striking, the choice is yours.

With permanent make-up you will never again have to face the shock of looking in the mirror some mornings at someone you don’t even recognise, you will always have that fresh youthful look.

We are not all blessed with perfectly shaped lips, so if you want full, sensuous lips that look good all the time then a permanent make-up application can cover many irregularities or colour imperfections, and an improved lip shape can even be created. This holds true for both men and women. Permanently applied lip colour eliminates ‘bleeding‘ into the small lines that we all have around our lip borders. Thin upper and lower lips can be improved to make the lip appear slightly fuller and more defined. Permanent make-up applied

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The role of today‘s typical woman is very demanding, she has to juggle a career, a family and a home, and she wants to look great throughout her average 16 hour day. With permanent make-up, this is no longer a fantasy, and no longer for celebrities only. Permanent make-up has been around since the beginning of the 20th century. It is a cosmetic technique which enhances the features of the face, it gives definition to eyebrows, eyes and lips by the use of colours.

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Eyebrows before treatment

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correctly can give a more youthful expression to the entire face. It looks more natural than any topical application of make-up as the pigments become a part of your skin and don‘t smear or smudge. It‘s an investment that is worthy when applied by the right professional. If you want a stronger constant colour on your lips, then a bit of Vaseline or clear lip gloss is all that is needed on top of full permanently applied lip colour to make the colour stand out and look as if you spent a lot of time lining and filling in your perfect lips. A good technician will always take into consideration what you would like to achieve with a permanent cosmetic lip procedure. So take your favourite lip liners and lipstick with you to the procedure so you can show her exactly what you would like as your final result.

For the woman or man who has little or no eyebrows, permanent cosmetics mean no more constantly drawing them on. Eyebrows add so much to a person‘s individual beauty. You can change your hair colour and style, but you cannot change the shape of your face, nor the placement of your features, such as how close or far apart your eyes are set.

Heavy and close set brows can give the impression of displeasure or frowning, just as flat brows can

make the eyes look smaller and the entire face shorter in length. A very high and arched thin brow can give an unnaturally surprised look, like a ‘deer caught in a car‘s headlights‘. With permanent make-up you can even narrow or widen facial appearance by just selecting the proper placement of new permanent eyebrows. Colour selection of the brow pigment is also important and a good technician will mix pigments individually for your skin tone. One of the newest techniques available is hair stroke simulation which gives brows a wonderfully natural look. It is said that eyebrows define the face. Are your brows defining your face to accentuate your beauty? If not, then give mother nature a hand and enhance your personal beauty with artistic skill. A technician with skill and training will be able to follow the natural ‘diagonals‘ of any brow‘s hairline or decide on a soft powder fill to complement your natural head of hair.

Part 2 will appear in our next edition. For more information about permanent make-up at Zenzi, call in to the salon at CC El Camison, Playa de las Américas.

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AZAFRAN

Typical Canarian food served in beautiful surroundings with fantastic views over the Atlantic

Tennis tournaments held weekly

Situated just outside Los Gigantes

Tel. 922 860 677

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Tel. 600 557 763

Parque Santiago III, local 6, Arona

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Lamp Factory Buy during your holidays We deliver to your home country In our 3,000 square metre centre you will find the best selection of lamps of all styles on offer, with over 5,000 different models available, all at

FACTORY PRICES

Ctra. General C-820, Travesía la Panadería, 1 38440 Santo Domingo (La Guancha) Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Tel / Fax: 922 130 301 WE SPEAK: ENGLISH GERMAN • SPANISH FRENCH • ITALIAN

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Saturday 8am to 2pm & 4pm to 9pm

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Even though we do not have any Next stores in the Canaries, they do offer a mail order service to Spain. Check out the new Spring collection for all ages, including accessories and sportswear, all at very reasonable prices in euros, on www. nextdirect.com/es/en.

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lifestyle

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night life

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directory CC Fañabé Plaza Av. Bruselas, Local 355 2nd Floor, Playa Fañabé 10am – 6pm tenerife-dental.com

922 714 225 CC Don Antonio Calle Juan XXIII, 19 Los Cristianos tenergie.com clinicatenergie@ hotmail.com

STRAUMANN IMPLANTOLOGY CENTRE

Dental Clinic Fañabe Plaza Wide range of cutting edge dental techniques including laser treatments and computer guided surgical procedures, guaranteed results. Achieve a great smile with the most up-to-date therapies.

emergency phone

687 744 225

dental clinic and aesthetic medicine

Tenergie Clinic Specialist in dental treatments, also facial and body aesthetic treatments.

922 796 634 CC El Camison, local 53 Playa de las Américas 10am-12pm & 3pm-7pm appointments available outside these hours zenziclinica@live.com

922 798 587 Los Cristianos Calle Montaña Chica s/n

922 795 021 Playa de las Américas CC San Eugenio

922 715 891 familydentalplaza.com

Calle Perez Zamora 28 (close to Plaza del Charco) Puerto de la Cruz Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm and 5pm - 8pm

922 372 937 Los Cristianos Puerto de la Cruz Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm / 4pm – 8pm denischanut.com

922 788 328

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL,OXYGEN THERAPY & BEAUTY CENTRE

Zenzi Now exclusively offering Nora Bode Oxyjet System. Outstanding customer care, an extensive range of treatments with quality products at competitive prices. Guinot & Matis stockist.

DENTAL clinic

Family Dental Plaza A team of professionals dedicated to offering a holistic dental service for all the family, established 15 years ago.

Payment financing up to 5 years possible.

perfumery

Xazzperfumeria Excellent brands and outstanding quality. Cosmetics: Leading Beauty Farms, Clinica Ivo Pitanguy, Bakel, Ingrid Millet, Sensai. Perfumes: Bond No. 9, Creed, Serge Lutens, Etro etc.

Dental Implants and Periodontics

Instituto Europeo de Implantologia Dental Qualified in dental surgery and periodontics, member of leading academies with diplomas obtained in France and the USA, this Implantology Institute can solve all periodontal problems.

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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.

5 Elementos Life Coaching

Daniela Herzberg & Roger Keller Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology, Nutrition, Qi Gong. On the spot consultations, holistic health checks, nutrition consultations, individual classes all using traditional Chinese methods.

nightspot

TIBU Luxury, quality, style and sophistication. World renowned music artists and performers with a service and hospitality that makes everyone feel like a VIP.

lounge bar

Mystique Open from Thursday to Sunday. Swingers lounge bar for liberal minded people. Bar-disco, VIP area, private terraces, Jacuzzi, sauna and private rooms. Free entry to the bar-disco.

UNDERWATER TRIPs

Submarine Safaris The adventure of a lifetime. See life beneath the ocean’s waves. Eight dives a day, Monday to Saturday.

922 719 124 5-elementos.com daniela@5-elementos.com

650 830 506 nightlife

Scorpio

CC El Duque, C/ Bruselas 1 CC San Eugenio, L28-30 CC San Telmo, Los Cristianos, L 18-19 CC Hotel Esmeralda, 1 CC San Eugenio, L51

Next to the Hotel Las Palmeras Playa de Las Américas www.tibutenerife.com alex@tibutenerife.com

630 718 940 CC Carlota No. 9 Playa de Las Américas Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10pm – 3am Saturday 10pm – 4am info@mystique-tenerife.com

922 789 697 San Miguel Marina www.submarinesafaris.com tenerife@ submarinesafaris.com

922 736 629 sealife and adventure excursions

Want Maximum Family Fun? We have family adventure trips for families wanting a boat excursion with more to do. Call for details now because of booking constraints. Book risk free - money back guarantee.

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Puerto Colón 8am to sunset pokerchipcharter.com info@ pokerchipcharter.com

616 971 613

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directory 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

steak house

spanish & canarian

chinese

6pm – 11.30pm

922 713 416 El Ancla 21, Calle El Jable Callao Salvaje Midday – 11pm Closed Wednesdays

922 741 518 Peatonal Estocolmo Between Avda Juan XXIII and Avda Suecía Los Cristianos from 3pm every day Kitchen closes 11pm

chinese Restaurant

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.

chinese restaurant

Slow Boat 1 Exquisite Chinese cuisine with the new Japanese Teppanyaki.

Ideal for parties. Delivery service available.

THE original Slow Boat.

spanish & canarian Restaurant

La Romántica Mediterranean cuisine in the seaside village of Callao Salvaje. Excellent kitchen, stylish service, flambéed crêpes a house speciality. Open daily from midday.

steak house

Texas Best quality meat served in a traditional atmosphere.

Look out for the T-bone steak and the rack of lamb.

922 791 103 CC Passarela Oasis Los Cristianos Alto

italian

Kitchen open Monday to Saturday 1pm – 11pm Sundays 7pm – 11pm

922 788 872

international

Parque Cattleya Avda Santiago Puig Playa de las Américas 1pm – 4pm and 6pm – late

922 752 303

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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.

INTERNATIONAL & LEBANESE restaurant

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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Supplying the finest wines and liquors to the Canary Islands from the Torres bodega, world leaders in the top wine and brandy sectors.

legal

Tenerife Solicitors Tenerife Solicitors can advise and assist you with a variety of legal matters in both Tenerife and in England and Wales without you having to leave the island.

RENT A CAR

ACI RENT A CAR Chauffeur driven Hummer for hire for hen parties, corporate events and any other special occasions. ACI RENT A CAR can provide exotic vehicles for photo and promotional events.

holiday rental

Nexus Villas and Vistas Villas and Vistas specialises in rental both short and long term in both the North and South of Tenerife.

ccvtfe@torres.es torreswines.com

922 595 200 Club Atlantis San Eugenio tenerifesolicitors.com info@tenerifesolicitors.com

922 717 845

trade / professional

Miguel Torres Canarias SA

Avenida Manuel Hermoso Rojas, 2 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Calle Araujo 13 Las Chafiras ac-car.es acirentacar@aol.com

679 619 059 Calle AceviĂąo 49 Urb. La Paz Puerto de la Cruz www.villasandvistas.com

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info@nexusleisure.com

922 378 500

Premier Properties Tenerife The Premier Estate Agent in the South of Tenerife. We believe very strongly in traditional family values, quality of service and sound professional honest advice at all times.

household and diy goods

Cris Abora Your local superstores. Domestic electrical goods, hardware, lighting, household goods and gifts. Excellent customer service is our aim with the best prices guaranteed.

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La Baranda, 14 Calle Alemania San Eugenio Alto, Adeje info@premier propertiestenerife.com

695 822 120 Cabo Blanco Calle Rambujo 3 - 5 (beside Mercadona)

922 721 991 Playa de las AmĂŠricas CC Abora (opp. El Camison)

922 787 700

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estate agency

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directory C/ Pedro Delgado González local 12, Las Chafiras

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Edif. Las Chafiras Poligono Ind. Las Chafiras Bloque 2 Oficina D San Miguel de Abona

Mon. to Fri. 8am – 5pm Sat. 9.30am – 1.30pm foldingslidingdoors.com info@fsdc.es

922 736 188

shop@ golfshoptenerife.com

hotels

922 735 129 La Puntilla, Valle Gran Rey La Gomera hotel-granrey.com

922 805 859 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward 1 Puerto de la Cruz hotelbotanico.com

922 381 400 Lomada De Tecina s/n Playa Santiago, La Gomera fredolsen.es/publicsite/ hotel_jardintecina

902 222 140 Urb. La Jaquita s/n Alcalá, Guia de Isora gran-meliapalacio-de-isora.com

922 869 000

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Door manufacturing

The Folding Sliding Door Co. From restricted doorways to large openings, a folding sliding door can be installed in situations that many people feel are not possible.

Golfing

Tenerife Golf Shop Available in the Tenerife Golf Shop are green fee discounts, golfing holidays, Callaway TaylorMade and Ashworth.

One of the widest ranges in Tenerife.

HOTEL

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.

HOTEL

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 Jardín 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.

HOTEL

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora Offering timeless luxury with an avant-garde flair and Spanish hospitality from Sol Meliá. A new view of luxury with candlelit courtyard restaurants and Venetian tiled pools.

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The new definition of exclusivity

Freeliving Yacht Charters Whatever your occasion or celebration, or just to relax and be pampered in total luxury and comfort; why not charter the largest luxury yacht in Tenerife? Come and experience her wonders for a few hours or have her for a week’s holiday exploring the islands while you cruise through the water with whales and dolphins in abundance. She has great boat toys also, try your hand at water skiing and have fun also with the water scooters and jet rib on board. If you are looking for a night to remember, then spend an evening in the harbour enjoying a jacuzzi, watching the sunset in your very own 5-star floating hotel, bar and restaurant. Whatever your reason for choosing her, she will provide you with the ultimate fun and luxury experience.

The James Bond Experience is now here in Puerto Colón Marina, direct from Monaco. This fantasy normally only for the super rich is now totally

The top deck (above) and the luxury lounge (below)

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The master suite on board Flirtz II

affordable. You can sit back and enjoy the subtle breeze on your shoulders as the waves lap gently against the polished hull of this stunning Sunseeker Manhattan 74 MK2 motor Yacht, with two powerful 1,300 hp MAN shaft drive engines that can reach over 30 knots as she glides through the ocean. Boasting luxury cabins, dining area, gallery, wet bar and so much more, this five star luxury yacht is certainly at the head of your presentation.

It is an experience of a lifetime, a world of luxury combined with fun activities if you so desire.

A maximum of 20 guests can be taken to sea, this number can be increased for shore based celebrations.

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Take advantage of the limited special offer for €150 per person

Your James Bond experience can extend into nighttime too

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She has been designed with precision, starting with the four luxury cabins with plasma TVs, DVD players, surround sound and air conditioning throughout. En suite facilities complement the high standard finish, there is even a jacuzzi spa bath.

The lower level lounge has a dining area and galley, and the carpeting combines with the cream leather upholstery to give a stylish homely and luxurious feel. The large teak tables make business a pleasure using the latest HD plasma TV, DVD and surround sound system, which gives all the back-up you might need for business or pleasure outings.

Up top, a wet bar and Ariston barbecue can be enjoyed under a canvas cover or open to the gorgeous Tenerife sunshine. Tenerife and the Canary Islands were made for a yacht like this, and the Sunseeker Manhattan Mk II is made for Tenerife.

Currently there is a very special and limited offer for €150 per person. This includes three and a half hours on board with full use of the whole yacht, fuel, skipper, crew, towels, beer, wine and cava (spirits and upgrades can be purchased separately on board), soft drinks, a selection of gourmet filled breads, salads, fruit, snorkel, mask, fins and use of water toys. Departure times are 9.45am and 1.45pm.

You deserve the best personal attention for your special occasion or business event and Freeliving Yacht Charters offer you just that with this, the ultimate in luxury sailing. A truly customised and memorable experience awaits you.

Flirtz II can be found at Pantalan 12, Puerto Colón marina. For more information or to reserve, call the office on 922 790 938, 600 656 729 or 649 250 292 or visit www. freelivingyachtcharters.com or email at info@freelivingyachtcharters.com.

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CIT Sur Loyalty Awards CIT Sur, the centre for tourism initiatives, recently held their annual loyalty award presentation, in recognition of visitors who return to Tenerife again and again to holiday.

There were holiday makers from all over Europe present, and all received a certificate and flowers from CIT president Maria Rosales Alonso and Adeje mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga.

The event was held in the Convento de San Francisco in Adeje.

The biggest applause was for couple Mr Lane and Mrs Chambers, who have each been holidaying in Tenerife with their respective first spouses, subsequently being widowed, meeting here in Tenerife, and now holidaying regularly in the Hotel Vulcano.

Between them they have been to Tenerife 70 times. There was also a special applause for young Colby Feely who, his mother told us, “has been coming here three or four times a year since he was three weeks old”, both Colby and his mum stay in the Costa Adeje Gran Hotel.

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1. Colby Feely with Eliseo Ortega, director of the Costa Adeje Gran Hotel 2. (L-R) Hotel Vulcano deputy director Sra Galand with 70-time visitors Mr Lane and Mrs Chambers

Prize draw presentation at Granadilla

Photo: Mic hi Rodríguez

The presentation draw for prizes worth €3,000 as part of the pre-Christmas local shopping campaign was held at the Granadilla Casino on Saturday January 16th and presided over by the presidents of the business associations for Granadilla, San Isidro, El Médano and Los Abrigos.

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Jorge, Pedro, José Alberto, and Celestino, presidents of the local business associations, and Blanca Palmero of Caja España

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Thousands of shoppers all over the Canaries have been waiting for the big day when Lidl finally opens its many doors to retailers in the archipelago.

1. German Consul Peter-Christian Haucke and Honorary Consul Info Pangels 2. Rafael José Yanes Mesa and Ricardo Melchior 3. Guests were shown the huge installations that will service 12 stores 4. With five temperature zones guests donned jackets in parts of the warehouse

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To bring that day a bit closer, the huge international supermarket chain recently inaugurated its new logistic centre in Tenerife, a huge warehouse which will service the first 12 Lidl stores opening soon in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. More than 100 people will work at the centre, which has 27,000 square metres, 23 loading bays, and five distinct temperature zones for different products.

The official opening was presided over by Cabildo president Ricardo Melchior, Granadilla mayor Rafael José Yanes Mesa, as well as Lidl’s national and provincial director generals, Michael Aranda and Javier Suárez respectively.

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2010 Ford Mustang

Pure and simple, the ultimate thrill machine The new 2010 Mustang is a visual representation of raw power — from its chiseled good looks, through its sweeping waistline and pronounced curves, to its kicked-up haunches.

Now sitting on striking new wheels, the Mustang sports a power dome bonnet emphasising the power of the engine it hides, a distinctive grille and an aggressive front fascia, for a sleek, strong look that’s all its own.

The iconic Mustang grille, the “hockey stick” side lines, the hop up into the rear haunch, the quarterglass window, the three-bar tail lamp and the centre-mounted faux gas cap all give the new car even more presence and character. As a result, the new 2010 Mustang has a clean, sporty design that looks smart and efficient.

Nine wheel choices are available for the new 2010 Mustang lineup. 17-inch Painted Aluminum wheels come standard on Mustang V6. 19-inch Premium Painted Luster Nickel Aluminum wheels are optional on Mustang GT Premium.

Unique sequential rear turn signals – a distinctive feature during the 1960’s – now adorn Mustang as a standard feature. They fire sequentially, inside to out, to register turn indication within three individual red signal chambers. Using modern technology, each signal uses one light-emitting diode (LED) lamp to provide sharp style as well as bright performance.

Aerodynamic, body-colour exterior side-view mirrors come as standard on New 2010 Mustang GT, Mustang GT Premium and with the Mustang Pony Package.

The leather wrapped steering wheel is complete with aluminium spokes

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Perfect for a drive on the wild side

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For an enhanced sense of style while driving at night, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps are now used inside New 2010 Mustang jewelled-round headlight lenses.

Get a panoramic feel of a convertible while maintaining the legendary aggressive style of Mustang Coupe. The laminated safety glass roof includes a thin layer of vinyl sandwiched between two pieces of glass to maintain excellent interior acoustics and quietness, and it comes with a tint to protect the interior fabric and a manual roller blind shade for privacy or to block the sun if desired.

A redesigned Mustang pony badge features a larger, more chiseled Mustang holding its head

higher and looking forward. As an icon for the vehicle overall, the horse’s sinewy, angular design cues are carried throughout the vehicle.

The cockpit is an all-new blend of world-class craftsmanship, premium materials and the latest technology. A seamless, soft-touch Thermoplastic Olefin skin wraps the one-piece instrument panel.

The floor console now runs in a smooth, flat arc for precise shifting, while the gear shift fits in your hand perfectly. Controls glow Ice Blue.™ Voice-activated SYNC,® the easy-to-use in-car connectivity system is also available.

The New 2010 Mustang Premium includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel with Aluminum

A visual representation of raw power

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spokes, satin door speaker surrounds, a glosspainted centre stack and console, and Bright Aluminum accents on the dash, pedal covers, scuff plates, and gear shift knob.

The Ambient Lighting System lets you select (and change on a whim) the interior lighting colour for the footwells, cupholders, and door sills, with seven ambient colours available. MyColor™, lets you select one of 125+ custom colours for your instrument cluster which can match the Ambient Lighting System. You choose.

The optional Premier Trim with Colour Accent Package for 2010 Mustang GT Premium features leather-trimmed bucket seats with stitching that gives each seat the appeal of exquisite custom detail.

Get inside the New 2010 Mustang and indulge in the simple pleasure of sports car driving. Get lost in the feeling and the sound of that throaty roar. Find your way back with the voice-activated Navigation System. Choose available SYNC,®27 the easy-to-use in-car connectivity system, and you can integrate your Mustang with most

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Bluetooth®-enabled phones and MP3 players.

Suspension components have also been finetuned for a more engaging and balanced GT experience.

The muscle behind the New 2010 Shelby GT500 is a supercharged and intercooled 5.4-litre 32-valve V8 engine capable of delivering 540 horsepower and 510 lb.ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a quick-shifting and smooth Tremec 6-speed manual transmission. SVT performance-tuned suspension components, unique 18-inch bright machined-aluminum wheels with SVT centre cap (convertible) or 19” premium painted wheels (coupe), and sport bucket seats with leather seating surfaces are additional features that push this spectacular vehicle to the forefront of the herd.

If driving on the wild side appeals to you, you can obtain more information about the latest Mustang and Shelby vehicles, which are available through Ford dealers in the Canaries, go to www. fordvehicles.com/cars/mustang.

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Las Aguas

Dazzling debut Talented Canarian, Braulio Simancas, took over from Salvador Gallego as head chef at the Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque’s flagship restaurant, Las Aguas, recently and we were privileged to be there at the presentation of the new menu.

The tasting offered, of smaller than normal portions of some of the creations which will make up the gastronomic offer for the new season, was delicious, innovative and in some cases surprising, with the emphasis on traditional Canarian cuisine and locally grown ingredients.

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Nibbles to open the appetite included Canarian caviar - small, round, ‘black’ island potatoes - on this occasion, scooped out a little with a filling of chorizo and Canarian mojo sauce, round croquettes of smoked goats’ cheese from La Palma served with a tomato jam and cod scratchings – made from the skin and subcutaneous fat of the cod, slow baked in the oven until crunchy and topped with sea salt from Fuerteventura.

To the table, and home made raisin and chorizo breads with herb butter and a beautifully and unusually presented starter of tuna in a spicy escabeche sauce with avocado, red onion and

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dusted with a powder of dried tomato. Mi potaje be berros followed - a creamy potage of watercress garnished with sweetcorn, slivers of tender onion, kidney beans and croûton sized pieces of gofio bread and grilled, smoked belly pork.

For the fish course we enjoyed tender chunks of grouper in a taste sensation seafish sauce with a crushed parsley sauce made in a pestle and mortar and dressed with seed sprouts. The meat dish was melt-in-the-mouth, marinated, pink loins of kid goat with tiny slivers of liver, a young aubergine grilled and a flavourful cream of ‘black’ potatoes.

For dessert we were served thinly sliced El Hierro pineapple marinated in fresh ginger accompanied by an ice cream made from palm tree honey and garnished with a confetti of edible petals and leaves and to round off, we were given petit fours consisting of a miniature selection of typical island cakes, sponges and biscuits and chocolate truffles.

The wines selected were Contiempo Selección Especial white from the Güímar valley, the Viña Norte Crianza from Tacoronte Acentejo for the red and a delightful finely chilled Mozaga muscatel to accompany the dessert and petit fours.

The whole was a complete and thoroughly enjoyable culinary experience not to be forgotten and bodes extraordinarily well for the new season’s menu now on offer at Las Aguas for hotel residents and all discerning diners.

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Braulio Simancas Born in Tenerife, but with strong family roots in La Gomera, this 30 year old Canarian chef is certainly going places.

He held important positions in various businesses in the Islands, including the Hotel Jardín Tecina, before opening his own bijou restaurant in Los Majuelos, La Laguna – El Silbo Gomero. He claims to have accepted this new challenge so that he can spend more time in the kitchen creating and less on administration, although he will continue to head up his own restaurant too.

He has already received the regional gastronomy prize, the Plato Día Canarian prize and the prize awarded by the Gastronomy Academy of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. During his appearance in the prestigious Madrid Fusión event in 2008, his ability was recognised by some of the most important specialised medias in the country and he is considered one of the most promising young chefs in Spain.

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A home in the sun As the new year gets underway, those of us unlucky enough to live in frosty northern climes start to think of a home in the winter sun. Our reasons are various, but predictable: investment returns, the quality of life, the cost of living, crime, short days and long cold nights all serve to imprison us in homes. Life goes by and we glue ourselves to our televisions, watching others living and enjoying it. We stop work, retire and that time which we had hoped would liberate us from responsibility and set us free becomes set in the rhythm of the TV guide.

No wonder so many people choose to invest in a property in Tenerife. Unshackled by the sun, pasty pensioners take tentative footsteps outside; rediscover life, enjoyment, and pleasure. Life takes on a new sense of purpose, aches fade away, and faces rediscover little used creases that used to be smiles. Tenerife inspires.

Investors too have joined the holiday home revolution, realising that the combination of capital growth and rental income can lead to returns that beat the stock markets and leave the banks standing. More new investors are choosing property in Tenerife over other options every day.

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The property boasts a large and spacious living room

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A spectacular home with luxury fittings

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There are four ample bedrooms plus a study

The rerraces and balconies offer magnificent views of Costa Adeje and the Atlantic Ocean

The island has been successfully pursuing a strategy of ‘smartening up’ in the recent past. Facilities and infrastructure have been undergoing a facelift in order to attract more affluent market sectors. New residential properties have also been designed with this in mind, being more spacious and built to a higher standard, using better quality materials.

An excellent example of this is Rutland House, which is now available for purchase. It is a magnificent independent villa completed in 2009 and located in one of the most prestigious areas of South Tenerife, overlooking the famous resorts and beaches of Costa Adeje.

This spectacular home of the highest quality has 490m2 built on a plot of 1,000m2 and boasts a very large living room, spacious dining area seating ten people, 4 bedrooms, Study / 5th bedroom, 4 bathrooms, guest WC, independent fully fitted kitchen with laundry room and pantry, bodega, underground parking for six cars and of course a private outdoor heated pool and barbeque.

With a villa of this quality it goes without saying that it has luxury fixtures and fittings,

marble floors, air conditioning, double glazing, electric entry phone, safes in both master bedrooms, water filter etc., etc., the list is endless.

Terraces, balconies and porches, together with solarium and tropical gardens, allow al fresco dining whilst appreciating the magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean.

This is an exceptional property for the discerning few and is available to purchase through Tenerife Property Shop S.L., for €1,445,000.

Hopefully this year will see all your new year resolutions come true… you’ll lose weight, give up smoking and buy a property in sunny Tenerife!

Tenerife Property Shop S.L. Local 117, Puerto Colon Playa de las Americas info@tenerifepropertyshop.com www.tenerifepropertyshop.com

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Callao Salvaje

Stunning three bed, three bath villa with breath taking views of the Atlantic and La Gomera.

Property consists 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 passed plans to construct a studio apartment.

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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.

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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.

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Superb 3 bed, 3 bath villa situated on the Costa Adeje golf course. Beautiful modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, master with en suite with Jacuzzi corner bath and therapeutic massage shower cubical & private American system heated 8x4 pool. Stunning Views.

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Around the world on a cruise ship

by Gerald Ruben

In our last edition we looked around at Auckland. This month we will explore a little more of New Zealand. Having left Auckland we have now arrived on the South Island of New Zealand. The South Island is the larger of the two islands, though really there are three if you count Stewart in the far South.

South Island is more pastoral, not a big city island but it has some of the most spectacular scenery the world can offer. The island is dominated by the Southern Alps running west of centre from the northeast to the southwest.

Christchurch, situated in the Canterbury region, is the largest city with under half a million people.

It was around the ninth century AD that Polynesian islanders whom we now know as Maoris, sailed here from the North in their canoes. They lived on a strictly tribal basis, a life that was often brutal and nasty and generally short. Life was based on the survival of the fittest and cannibalism was rife.

The waterfall at Jacksons Retreat

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Castle rocks near Arthurs Pass on the Great Alpine road to the Canterbury Plain

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It really wasn’t until Captain Cook arrived on the Islands in 1769 that anyone showed any interest.

His relations with the Maoris were good (at least they did not eat him), however they might have considered the idea once they realised that he had claimed their land for the British Crown and soon a fortune seeking trickle of settlers began to arrive. Today the population of four million are 75 per cent of European origin and the vast majority of those came from the British Isles.

Your ship will dock at Lyttelton which is at the

head of a beautiful harbour 11 miles from the centre of Christchurch. It was at Lyttelton that the flax merchants used to do business with the Maoris, and whalers used the harbour which several million years ago was an active volcano.

Lyttelton has recently enjoyed something of a face lift with the restoration of many colonial style houses and the introduction of trendy restaurants and speciality shops.

In our next edition, we will explore Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains.

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Golf lessons can be provided by P.G.A. Professional, Javier Toll-Messía golfprojaviertoll@hotmail.com

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Golf Pro Tip

Upper cut for distance Every golfer wants to hit their drives a long way.

To maximise your distance, let me give you a tip on the ‘upper cut for distance’.

As you can see in this picture, I have set my alignment stick at the height of the teed up ball for my driver. This is a great launch angle to maximise distance. Make sure when you tee it up that the middle of the ball is level with the top edge of your driver.

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On your backswing make sure you create lots of width. I mean make sure that at this position your arms are well away from your chest!

Top of the backswing. We should make sure that we have reached the top with a broad shoulder turn and with your back facing the target. 90 per cent of your body weight should be on the inside of your back foot.

As shown in this picture, where I am using my driver’s head cover as a boxing glove, you need to create for yourself a mental picture of hitting the ball with your driver as a boxer would deliver a lethal blow with his upper cut. This analogy of upper cut into driving a golf ball will help you with your launch angle and subsequently will improve your yardage.

To get yourself into a powerful finish posture you should try to unwind with lots of freedom in your shoulders and hips until you try to make your right shoulder the closest part of your body to the target when you finish your swing.

Try this on the range to boost your confidence and your distance!

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Driver The Callaway Diablo Edge Driver is the latest addition to the popular and attention-grabbing Diablo range and boasts the largest sweet spot of any titanium driver produced by Callaway.

Callaway’s engineers have guaranteed the weight efficiency of the Diablo Edge golf driver by using a four piece, ultra thin titanium construction process with each component made to exacting standards and fused together to precisely distribute the weight. This greater weight efficiency allows the Diablo Edge to offer extra distance and a penetrating ball flight.

Continuing their commitment to using the very latest technology in designing their clubs, Callaway have introduced a new Chemically Milled Hyperbolic Cup

Face that uses a chemical reduction process to produce extreme precision in clubface thickness. This encourages consistently high ball speeds across the large Diablo Edge Driver sweetspot.

A new, aerodynamic clubhead has also been introduced which has helped Callaway reduce drag by up to eight per cent while a weight chip positioned to the rear of the clubhead produces a slight draw bias along with Callaway’s highest ever moment of inertia.

All these changes work in tandem with the exclusive Aldila Habanero shaft to make the Callaway Diablo Edge driver one of the most forgiving, consistent and high performing drivers that Callaway have produced.

Wood The Callaway Diablo Edge Fairway Wood takes the foundation laid by the Big Bertha Diablo fairway woods and develops them into an even more impressive model with between 10 and 12 yards being added to your shots.

Callaway have improved their excellent Variable Thickness Technology to provide the Diablo Edge fairway wood with a much hotter, more aggressive clubface that consistently delivers much higher ball speeds. As with the Diablo Edge driver the fairway features Callaway’s

highest ever moment of inertia which has been achieved by redistributing most of the weight to the perimeter of the club.

Committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, Callaway have also provided the Diablo Edge fairway with the deepest centre of gravity they have ever achieved in a fairway wood to help promote both distance and height while the slightly larger clubheads make the Diablo Edge accessible to every level of player.

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