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As we go to press news has come in that for the first time in As we go to press news comenews in that the in first time As we go has to press hasfor come that forinthe first time in 18 months the number of tourists to Spain increased, and that 18 months the18 number of the tourists to Spain increased, and increased, that months number of tourists to Spain and that increase is also reflected in tourists visiting the Canary Islands. Sometimes it’s easy tovisiting forget thatCanary the Canary for most of the time, increase is alsoincrease reflectedisinalso tourists the Islands. reflected in tourists visiting theIslands Canaryare, Islands. 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This exhibition forms part of the ample contemporary art collection Los Bragales, one of the most important private collections in Spain, and one which has taken the collector 20 years to amass. Organised and produced by TEA, it contains 50 works created between 1998 and 2009, the majority of which are photographs. This is the first time that the public have had the opportunity to view the result of this collector’s efforts, and contemplate a different perspective of that which is universal. The exhibition is presented in three sections, beginning with Estancias which contains 21 pieces depicting for example, grand libraries containing nothing and no-one, empty corridors leading to
Sala B, Tenerife Auditorio de Tenerife, Espacio de Santa las Artes Cruz (TEA), Santa Cruz April 7 & April 8, 8.30pm April 10, Until May6pm 2, Tuesday & 9pm to Sunday April 11, 10am to 5pm 8pm & 8.30pm
mysterious places which you never see, or rooms in which only one chair can speak to anyone who contemplates its history. Emptiness within an area created by man. The second section, Residencias, takes you to streets and plazas, making them look as though they have just stepped out of the rural countryside, or complex urban scenes, and like Estancias, man is present without actually being there. In the third section, Presencias, the difference is that the centre of attention is man: we see faces, bodies, contemplative looks, hands, legs and gestures. This exhibition offers a private look at the Universe, each exhibit telling its own story and providing much food for thought.
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Tenerife Island Authority Cultural and Leisure Activities
Exhibition “Carlos Schwartz”
Vídeos from the Colección Ordóñez Falcón de Fotografía Dates: Until 11 April Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057
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Dates: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Time: 10.00 – 22.00 Venue: Cabildo Bookstore District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
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Exhibition “A world of wine and surrealist impressions”
Hans Peter Albert Dates: 9-23 April Time: 09.00 - 21.00 (except Mondays) Venue: Casa del Vino District: El Sauzal Information: 922 572 535 www.tenerife.es/Casa-vino
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Tenerife Brass Brands concerts Dates: 11th, 18th & 25th Time: 11.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Dates: 19-22 Time: 10.00 a 20.00 Venue: Centro Internacional de Ferias y Congresos de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 238 400 www.iftsa.com
Picasso and African Sculpture
The origins of “The ladies of Avignon” Dates: 29 April-22 August Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es This guide may be subject to last minute changes.
The Muses Tour
Dates: 3rd & 4th Times: 10.00 a 14.00 Venue: Museo de Historia y Antropología (Casa Lercaro) District: La Laguna Information: 922 825 949 www.museosdetenerife.org
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TEA Cinema: “Home”
Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Music Recital Sergio Linares y Colaterales
Time: 20.00 Venue: Cabildo Bookstore District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
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Poems in concert with Joel Angelino
Time: 20.00 Venue: Cabildo Bookstore District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
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Tenerife Symphony Orchestra Concert
Conductor: Lü Jia. Soloists: Guillermo González (piano) & Alberto Feria (bass). Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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TEA Cinema: “Je veux voir”
Dates: 16th, 17th & 18th Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Reymala: “La reunión de los Zanni”
Tenerife Theatre & Dance Tour
Time: 11.00 Venue: Auditorio Municipal District: El Sauzal www.culturatenerife.net
Time: 20.00 District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
Time: 20.30 Venue: Museo de Historia y Antropología - Casa Lercaro District: La Laguna Information: 922 825 949 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Reymala: “La reunión de los Zanni”
Tenerife Theatre & Dance Tour
Time: 20.30 Venue: Teatro Unión de Tejina District: La Laguna www.culturatenerife.net
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Clapso: “Alice in Wonderland”
Tenerife Theatre & Dance Tour
Time: 20.30 Venue: Teatro-Cine-Auditorio District: Guía de Isora www.culturatenerife.net
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TEA Cinema: “El niño pez”
Dates: 23rd, 24th & 25th Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Pedro Guerra Concert
Time: 21.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Conductor: Lü Jia. Solist: Li Wei (violonchelo) Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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Slava’s Snow Show
Dates: 7th, 8th, 10th & 11th Times: 20.30 (7th & 8th), 18.00 & 21.30 (10th) and 17.00 & 20.30 (11th) Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Tenerife Symphony Orchestra Concert
The density of the air, the lightness of the earth Dates: Until 30 May Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057
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Museum Nights
Rita Marrero Dates: Until 9 May Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Experimental photography workshop for kids
Musical Whims Isla Baja
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Workshop “El ojo instantáneo”
Piano recital by María Lorenzo Time: 20.00 Venue: Ex convento de San Francisco District: Garachico Information: 922 239 269 / 922 830 204 www.webtenerife.com/islabaja
Time: 19.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Colección Los Bragales Dates: Until 2 May Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Cuarto Oscuro “Impressions”
Carlos Schwartz Dates: Until 11 April Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (closed Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Lyrical Tuesdays
Dates: 13th & 20th Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Tenerife Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
La Casa de las Cosas Conductor: Domingo Hindoyan. Narrator: Manuela Mira Time: 12.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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Tenerife Symphony Orchestra Concert
Conductor: Muhai Tang Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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La Casa de las Cosas
Children’s Musical Time: 18.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: S/C de Tenerife Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Plus... Castles tour: a guided, dynamic tour for schools and the general public around the castles of Tenerife. A chance to discover these attractive listed buildings which are under conservation order (Heritage Protection Law). School visits: from Oct-June (every Wednesday). Other groups: all year round (Saturdays). Reservations required. Please telephone 922 825 949 / 43. Educational Activities: a selection of courses staged by the Tenerife
History & Anthropology Museums at Casa Lercaro and Casa de Carta. Reservations required. Please telephone 922 825 949 / 43 (Casa Lercaro) and 922 546 300 (Casa de Carta) Guided Tours: guided tours of exhibitions at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes are available on Saturdays (at 18.00) and Sundays (at 12.00). For further information please call 922 849 098 (Mondays to Fridays 10.00 - 14.00) or at the ticket office at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes.
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, Slava s Snowshow Slava’s Snowshow is unlike anything you have ever seen before – a world of wonder combining hilarity and poignancy with stunning spectacle and breathtaking images; an unmistakably unique comedy masterpiece. The ensemble cast of clowns use water, cobwebs, bubbles and dry ice to dazzling effect; a world of wonder in which a bed becomes a boat, a cotton spider’s web envelops the audience and one tiny piece of paper begins a blinding, heart-stopping snowstorm that engulfs an awestruck audience in a blizzard of sparkling snowflakes. This is an original interactive show which brings different natural phenomena to the theatre stage as well as forming a new way of viewing the tradition of circus and mime.
Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz April 7 & April 8, 8.30pm April 10, 6pm & 9pm April 11, 5pm & 8.30pm
This internationally acclaimed show, winner of the Time Out, Olivier awards and Drama Desk award for ‘unique theatrical experience’ has already delighted and touched three million theatregoers in 100 cities in 30 countries. Slava Polunin co-founded the Circo del Sol and people call him the ‘best clown in the world’. His show is celebrated as a ‘theatre classic of the 20th century’. Now Slava brings this amazing show, of which the audience forms part, to Tenerife. The show is appropriate for all the family, but recommended for those over eight years of age. Tickets €37 to €45 from www.generaltickets. com, www.auditoriodetenerife.com, or at the Auditorium box office. A blizzard of snowflakes falls over the audience
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The advantages of implantology The loss of a tooth, for whatever reason, be it accidental, from a lack of general dental care or tooth decay is not such a dramatic event as it used to be. The advantages of implantology give us the chance to smile once again.
When to have an implant The loss of a natural tooth has always been a problem whether for the function it performs or from the aesthetic point of view. Replacement only used to be possible by using a prosthesis which would be fixed to the teeth next to the missing one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a complicated operation to prevent chafing, and house the crown to replace the missing tooth. When the number and quality of the teeth was not sufficient for the construction of a fixed prosthesis, we had to make a moveable total or partial prosthesis. Thanks to implantology, this type of prosthesis is on the way to disappearing completely.
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integrated with the bone, it can support an artificial tooth. Most posts are cylindrical and they come in various widths and lengths, so that they can be used in situations with different bone conditions. They are made of titanium, a metal which is often used in surgery for its biological neutrality, meaning that they are easy for the human body to accept., with minimum risk of rejection. After insertion of the post into the bone, we have to wait no more than four months before we mount the artificial tooth on the post. This tooth can be made of ceramic metal, resin or composite, and all these materials are of optimum aesthetic value.
Implant techniques With the traditional method, we have to make an incision in the gum and pull it away from the bone, and for this reason we have to use a large amount of anaesthetic. The good news is that the insertion of an implant using the latest techniques is done very quickly and is painless. The new ‘transmucosa’ or ‘flapless’ method is the least invasive. We insert the implants by creating a small opening with a calibrated dentist’s drill, without the use of a scalpel. This method has the following benefits: n
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Hotel Botanico Classic, elegant and peaceful, this 5-star luxury hotel offers accommodation combined with high class restaurants and leisure facilities including the Oriental Spa Garden.
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Isla Baja To get to Isla Baja from the south, take the TF-82 through Santiago del Teide, and from the north, the TF-5 through Icod, and you will see some beautiful villages which are not frequently visited by the majority of tourists.
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Isla Baja, situated in the north-west of Tenerife, has many viewpoints (miradors) where you can park your car off the road, admire the stunning views and take photos. Take a look at the panoramic views which can be seen from La Atalaya or from the Lomo Molino viewpoints. It is a very relaxed and laid-back way of life in Isla Baja, or at least that is the way it seems to the visitor. Of the four municipalities making up the area, Garachico was originally the most important. It was the commercial capital of the island until its busy port and much of the town was buried under lava during the eruption of the Trevejo volcano in 1706. The lava flows which reached the sea can be seen now in the form of numerous natural rock swimming pools. These are a must for visitors as you can walk along the many paths and spend hours watching tropical fish in their natural habitat. The olde worlde town centre still contains reminders of times gone by with its important historical buildings and cobbled streets. The old monastery of St Francis of Assisi, now
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a museum, is the starting point of a highly recommended walking tour. To reach El Tanque from Garachico, drive uphill towards San Pedro de Daute along the TF-421. El Tanque is a small country town which has benefitted from emigration in the past, with the money the emigrants sent back forming a large part of the local economy. It is situated within an agricultural district, surrounded by potato and cereal crops, grapevines and fodder for cattle which have formed the income of the local population for centuries. It is the only place in Tenerife where you can find vegetable patches for threshing. Alternatively, to get to Los Silos, take the TF-42. Los Silos is a picturesque little town whose initial commercial success was in the production of grain, cereals and sugar, hence its name. Surrounded by rolling green countryside suitable for trekking enthusiasts, it contains attractive plazas, traditional Canarian architecture and cobbled streets. Its church, the 16th century Iglesia de Nuestra Se単ora de La Luz forms the main attraction and is well worth a visit.
Further along the coast, we arrive at Buenavista del Norte, a small town with numerous attractions, now the home of a magnificent golf course, located next to the rugged and rocky natural coastline which houses enticing coves and which has a good footpath. This is an outstanding area for natural landscapes which has seen a growth in coastal and rural tourism in recent years. Despite this, it remains loyal to its traditions and has some beautiful settlements such as the valley of Palmar, Teno Alto, Masca and Los Carrizales. Along the coast you will find many places ideal for a swim and most importantly, an array of restaurants where you can stop and enjoy fresh fish with Canarian potatoes and mojo sauce at more than reasonable prices. The Teno Rural Park is a protected natural space where traditional architecture fits naturally into the beautiful landscape. It is a true paradise for nature enthusiasts, especially bird lovers, and belongs to the districts of Buenavista del Norte, Los Silos, El Tanque and Santiago del Teide.
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The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a fascinating supercar which features a distinctively pure design, superior dynamics and levels of safety and everyday practicality which are the hallmarks of Mercedes-Benz. The ideal weight distribution (47:53 percent between front and rear axles) and low centre of gravity underline the uncompromising nature of its sports car concept. With its unique gullwing doors, the SLS AMG is a true icon of automotive design with striking looks. The exciting interplay between concave and convex surfaces, combined with understated features such as retractable rear spoiler, create an unforgettable visual impact while classic sports car proportions, the long bonnet, wide track and short overhangs, heighten the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamism and power. The characteristic curved design of the opened gullwing doors extends to other parts of the car, the side mirrors, tail lights, the 3-spoke steering wheel, and the flow of the contrasting top-stitching from the centre console to the instrument panel. The interior offers the same level of sports styling as the exterior, with design elements from the worlds of aviation and motorsport apparent throughout. The SLS AMG is the first vehicle launched
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driving masses compared to wheel-hub motors and giving a low centre of gravity. One transmission per axle transmits the power. This intelligent all-wheel-drive system allows dynamically optimised power transmission without any losses by means of Torque Vectoring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in other words the specifically targeted acceleration of individual wheels. In its first pilot phase, the SLS AMG with electric drive incorporates a liquid-cooled high-voltage lithium-ion battery of modular design with an energy content of 48 kWh and a capacity of 40 Ah. The 400-volt
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battery is charged by means of targeted recuperation during braking whilst the car is being driven. The electrically driven SLS AMG delivers an unequivocal statement: the swingwing model accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in around four seconds, putting it on the same high level as the SLS AMG with a 6.3-litre V8 engine.
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Garibaldi Garibaldi is the second restaurant to be featured in The Magazine which is managed by the Sides family. Cristobal Sides divides his time between his other restaurant, La Torre del Mirador in Costa Adeje and the Garibaldi, which has been open for some two and a half years. Centrally situated at Park Club Europe opposite the Hotel Conquistador in a quiet area to the east of Playa de las AmĂŠricas, this enchanting restaurant is not only close to the coast but also easy to find with plenty of parking available nearby. Open from 5pm through to midnight and only closed on Tuesdays, this is definitely
a venue for the more discerning diner and perfectly suitable for a business meal or a romantic evening. You can even just pop in to the small attractive bar area to enjoy a drink and the excellent live music provided every evening from 8.30pm by Darrell Dean Walker who has been entertaining residents and tourists alike in Tenerife for many years. Inside the restaurant, the dĂŠcor is warm and sophisticated with areas which can be curtained off to provide maximum privacy while you dine. Wall and pillar lighting gives maximum effect to the paintings and decorated alcove areas, contrasting with the crisp white tablecloths adorning each table.
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The menu at Garibaldi includes an excellent variety of national and international dishes and is designed to suit all nationalities. The presentation of each dish is a delight for those who eat with their eyes. For example, feast your eyes on the speciality which is a marinated tuna salad, or an avocado and king prawn salad for starters. Even a very light melon with ham starter is made to look really special. During your meal, service is quiet, efficient and unobtrusive so you will hardly notice that your table has been cleared and prepared for your next course. For your main course, choose from the separate sections of the menu: fresh local fish and seafood, rice, meat or pasta. Those who enjoy meat could select a succulent steak, veal or lamb chops, duck, or roast shoulder or leg of lamb prepared in Segovian style. From the fish and seafood section you could choose dorada or lubina (both can be served รก la plancha or with a salt crust), merluza, tuna, salmon, cherne, a kebab of fish and king prawns, or a fish and seafood platter for two. Your meal can be served with salad, vegetables, chips or Canarian potatoes, and bread and butter if you wish. Garibaldi also caters for the younger members of the family, and includes items such as chicken nuggets, fish fingers, spaghetti bolognese and chicken breast with chips on the menu. They know that if the children are happy, you will have a wonderful evening. Take your time, relax and enjoy the excellent food and entertainment at Garibaldi and you may even be tempted to try one of their delicious
homemade desserts, ice creams, cakes or fresh fruit in season to round off your meal. Whatever you choose, you can be sure of a perfect evening at this gem of a restaurant, one suitable for very special occasions and which you are bound to want to repeat. Large parties can also be catered for at Garibaldi, make your reservations on 922 795 303.
Darrel Dean Walker provides excellent entertainment
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Home sweet home A home is a sanctuary, a comfortable place to be, to escape from the stresses and strains of life, relax, and to enjoy the company of your family and friends. With spring here, maybe all your home needs is a good spring clean, or it could be that you need a few inspiring ideas to bring your pad into the 21st century and give it a totally new look.
A bedroom can be instantly transformed with a new set of bedclothes and matching curtains
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You could paint the walls, have your bathroom expertly refurbished and equipped with luxury fittings, decide to have a high technology kitchen, or buy new bedroom and lounge furniture. Sometimes, all that is needed to revive a bedroom is to purchase a new set of sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases and matching cushions and curtains. Within a matter of minutes, you will have transformed the room and if you choose to buy more than one set, you could change the room whenever you wish to match your mood! If you do need to replace your bed, then take a look at the excellent space saving divans available nowadays at most good furniture stores which either open up completely or contain large drawers to provide lots of hidden storage space. The trend for modern bathrooms is to have very compact furniture, raised off the floor, with the emphasis on creating lots of space and using dramatic colour contrasts. With more space available, it is somehow easier to
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maintain that squeaky clean look. There are many excellent outlets in Tenerife, including some where you can not only buy all the furniture, baths, shower cubicles, sinks, taps and plumbing fittings and accessories that you need, but you can have it all individually designed, made to measure and professionally fitted as well. Complement the furniture and fittings that you have chosen with
the latest in designer wall and floor tiling and you will never want to get out of your bath or Jacuzzi again. To complete the project, visit a specialist in bathroom accessories and buy some lovely fluffy towels and bath mats to match. Modern kitchens are designed to be spacious, even if only in appearance. They also need to be labour saving and easy to wipe clean with lots of smooth surfaces. With new look cupboard units and doors available in a wide choice of colours, marble, granite or other worktops which are virtually indestructible, the latest technology ovens, hotplates and extractors, washing machines, dryers, fridges and freezers,
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you could have a kitchen equipped to a level which almost takes it into the space age. The top brands, including Balay, Siemens, Miéle and many others are all available at reputable suppliers. Don’t forget to ask your dealer about the government subsidy scheme which applies when you change an old highenergy consuming appliance for a new low consumption model. Tenerife has many excellent kitchen design and fitting companies, some of which are quite exclusive and chic. Ask for a free estimate and your kitchen will be measured by an expert, and a computer generated plan of the suggested new design will be created. If you are tired of cold tiled floors, then why not consider creating a warmer look and feel with wooden parquet flooring. At some more professional outlets, floors can be individually designed to suit your room, or your complete home. Light grey is actually this season’s musthave decorating colour. For textiles such as cushions, flower motifs are the
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current trend, especially if they are in lilac or light mauve tones which contrast beautifully with a neutral background such as beige or light grey walls and lounge suite. Play around with pastels, see how light affects them and you will find that just a little colour will go a long way. Finally, if you have a big garden then you could equip it with the latest in quality teak garden furniture, freely available on the island, and maybe a hot tub for the ultimate in luxury.
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Wine Tasting at La Muse Vin
Over 60 gourmets attended this food and wine tasting event organised by Gerald and Vivienne Ruben at La Muse Vin, Marazul. The food was excellent, a great evening was had by all and the wines tasted were: n Prius de Mora単a 2008 n Tajinaste (La Orotava) n Roodeberg 2006 (South Africa) n Albat Elit n Primitivo di Manduria 2007 (Italy) n Enate 2007
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Belgian flavour A recent well attended reception held at Archiauto in Las Chafiras, united various foreign communities and businesspeople. Tenerifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belgian community attended the event, at which there was a visit from the Belgian Consul, Don Karel De Pelsmaeker. The Alcalde of San Miguel de Abona and the German, French and Guatemalen consuls also attended.
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Madeira Less than two hours flight away from the Canaries, Madeira is world famous for its natural beauty and is often referred to as the floating garden in the Atlantic. Awaiting you there are Las Quintas, historical and luxurious mansions situated within lush gardens.
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profile Step inside and see the splendour of times gone by complemented by all the comforts of a modern hotel with top class service, but offering a more intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Las Quintas often have a gourmet restaurant located within the original building. To stay in a Quinta is to enjoy the essence of Madeira, sleep surrounded by gardens, chill out and enjoy special moments, gourmet dinners, English-style afternoon tea and a personal service. Madeira is relatively small, belonging to Portugal, and for its size it has much to offer. There are historical monuments, squares and streets in the capital, Funchal, plus picturesque villages, delightful gardens, stunning landscapes, volcanic caves, natural rugged coasts, natural beaches and much more to discover and enjoy. Visit one of many museums or the Madeira Story Centre, an interactive museum which teaches you about the island’s history. There are also several churches to visit, or just wander around the centre of Funchal where many buildings have survived from the sugar producing days of the 15th and 16th centuries. You will find new shopping centres all over the island, but the real cultural treat is to visit one of the island’s traditional markets. Originally created for the sale of flowers, nowadays they sell all kinds of agricultural products and local food specialities which you can eat there or take away, plus other
items. Funchal has a coastal promenade and lido area lined by palm trees and bordered by splendid gardens as well as several swimming pools and restaurants from where you can admire amazing sunsets. Madeira’s coastline is known for its crystal clear water and natural swimming pools, but most beaches are pebbled. Imported golden sand can be found in Calheta and Machico, but the most beautiful beaches are to be found in Porto Santo. You could take a ferry or a short flight to this nearby paradise island, known as the golden island. No lush green vegetation there, but miles of golden sand beaches. Madeira lives up to its name, the island of flowers, with its wide variety of colourful gardens and parks which are carefully maintained, displaying a vast array of flowers, plants and trees. Parks and protected areas occupy two-thirds of the island including a laurisilver forest (try the famous levada walks) and several nature reserves. The best time to take a short break and see Madeira’s impressive scenery is during April, May and June when this enormous floating garden is in its moment of splendour. Canariasviaja.com together with Canarian airline BinterCanarias specialise in short inter-island breaks, and Madeira and Marrakesh are ideal for a weekend break to discover what another nearby country has to offer. In Madeira there are Quintas in all the places you have ever dreamed of: in lush gardens on the hillsides overlooking Funchal with wonderful views of the coast; in rural areas within vineyards where you can enjoy the gastronomy and wines of Madeira; Quintas equipped with spas to revive your body and soul, all of these have something special that you will fall in love with. The packages Flight plus Quinta offered by Canariasviaja.com of 3, 4 and 7 nights (flights leave Gran Canaria on Thursdays and Sundays and include connections from the rest of the Canary Islands) are attractively priced during May and June, the ideal time to visit this beautiful The lush green Fountains Path
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island which you can now fly to directly from the Canaries with leading airline BinterCanarias. All offers are available on-line. The offer which stands out is for the Quintas from the Charminghotels Chain (Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens, Quinta de Monte Panoramic Gardens, Quinta do Estreito Vintage House and Quinta Perestrello, Heritage House) which offer clients staying on half board the opportunity to dine every night in a different Quinta with
free transport (more information on www. charminghotelsmadeira.com). Canariasviaja.com has a telephone service in English to answer any questions or to prepare special packages for groups or for golfing breaks: 902 00 39 49 (9am to 5pm weekdays) and you can also request information by email to info@canariasviaja.com. More information about the Quintas concept is available at www. quintas-madeira.com.
Win a trip to Madeira with 3 nights at a Luxury Quinta The prize is for two people including flights connecting with Gran Canaria, and from there direct to Madeira, including a three night stay, bed and breakfast (Thursday to Sunday), in the five star Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens. Valid for 2010 (subject to availability). Quinta das Vistas is the jewel in the crown of Charming Hotels Madeira, surrounded by 12,000 square metres of centenary gardens featuring fountains, a pond with swans, a pavilion and a minigolf (nine holes). It reflects the luxury and elegance of life in Madeira at the beginning of the twentieth century. Newly created from a prominent manor house, it is superbly positioned on the brow of a hill with fabulous panoramic views of the mountains, the ocean and Funchal city centre which is only five minutes away. To enter, answer the following question and send your answer, along with your name and a contact telephone number, by mail, email (Magazine@icmedia.eu) or fax (details on page 4). The closing date for receipt of entries is Monday April 26th and the winner will be drawn and notified on Tuesday April 27th. Island Connections Media Group staff and their families are not eligible to enter. One entry per person only. If the first name drawn is unavailable after a 24
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Around the world on a cruise ship
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We are now going to leave New Zealand and after a day at sea will be putting into Nuku Alofe, which is situated in the centre of the Northern shore of the island of Tongatapu, which with Eua forms one of the three groups of Friendly Islands. There are about 170 islands although only 36 are inhabited, straddling the Tropic of Capricorn, almost on the International Date Line. Tonga claims to be the first place in the world to see the sun. Their dry land area is about 270 square miles, roughly one-sixth the size of Kent. Tongatapu is the largest, 17 miles long by nine miles wide, about the size of Malta. The population is around 100,000 with almost 99.9 per cent pure Tongans. The word Tonga means South, and the ancient Tongans migrated many centuries ago to their present home, probably from Samoa about 500 miles to the north. The Tongans are a very peace loving and hospitable people who enjoy life to the full. Cannibalism was never a way of life. They have always treated their women with great consideration and descent through high born females was more valued than through male chieftain ancestors. The Tongans are very religious and Sunday is a day for church with Above: One of the many small churches in Tongatapu Below: This Tongan family sit casually on their outrigger canoe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most natural activity in the world.
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work and noise out of the question. The island is run by Taufaahau Tupou the fifth, the son of Queen Salote who won the hearts of the British people at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. The king has considerable powers and appoints cabinet ministers who hold office until they retire. There is a Prime Minister but there are no political parties. What a wonderful way to live! The dry winter season runs from May to July and December to March is a period of high humidity and heavy rain, and when it rains it rains, but it soon clears up. The major occupations of the female population are Tapa-making and mat weaving with the men involved in agriculture and tourism. Dancing plays a big part in the lives of the people, but men and women will not dance together in Western style. The solo dance is usually performed by a girl who has to be skilled and pretty which in Tonga means soft, supple and shapely. The group dances can involve anything from 20 to 900 performers. Costumes are eye-catching and made from leaves and seeds, flax, flowers and shells, time consuming to make but spectacular to see. The Royal Tombs are just west of the town on the road to Kolovai. The terraced tombs at Mu’a, 12 miles east, are memorials to the ancient Tongan chiefs, Bat Wood 11 miles west is the curious colony of flying foxes, regarded as sacred to the Tongans. These can only be hunted by the Royal family. At
Houma, nine miles south west, are the mighty blow holes, sending water spouts up to 50 feet in the air. One place you must not miss is the cultural centre where you will see everything Tongan as well as one of the most fantastic dance routines that is performed on drifting canoes. Food is top of the list for Tongans, and they have a wonderful selection including roast suckling pig, chicken, crayfish, octopus, pork and vegetables, all steamed in an ‘umu’ an underground oven, as well as a great variety of tropical fruit. The local non alcoholic drink is kava, be careful however, it can produce a state of euphoria if you imbibe too freely. Shopping is mainly for local arts and crafts with coral and pearl jewellery a firm favourite. There are beaches all around the island so swimming, diving and general water sports are everywhere. The official currency is the Paanga but as you will find on most of these islands, the US Dollar, Pound and Euro are accepted in most restaurants and large stores. If you are shopping in local markets or want to take a taxi it would be wise to have some local currency with you. Some useful telephone numbers: Police 922, Hospital 933, British High Commission 24395. One other thing, due to their religious beliefs and so as not to upset the local population revealing dress is unsuitable anywhere. Our next port of call will be Apia, see you there.
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Summer golfing in Tenerife A tropical paradise with a natural beauty unique in the world. This is the perfect setting which surrounds the golfer in Tenerife. What really makes Tenerife a privileged destination in the golfing market is its mild and moderate climate all year round, with temperatures ranging between 20 and 25 degrees C creating perfect conditions for playing golf whether it be in the winter or the summer, when many other destinations in the south of Europe experience extremely high temperatures which spoil the golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyment of a good game played on a good course. Tenerife provides a stage which is ideal for golf, with more than 200 different species of native plants, waterfalls, lakes and unrepeatable views of the Atlantic Ocean and Mount Teide. The islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf courses have been created amongst these wonderful stage sets by prestigious designers such as
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Seve Ballesteros, Dave Thomas, Donald Steel, John Jacobs and Pepe Gancedo. The range of hotels for the golfer is impressive, with more than 20 four to five star establishments and other touristic accommodation offering specialist golfing services. Records indicate that annually, an average of 52,000 golfers visit Tenerife, and that each one plays at five golf courses during his or her stay. Most courses in the province cater for all levels of difficulty and offer an enjoyable route with views over the Atlantic. Tenerife also complements all this with an attractive range of activities related to health and fitness such as luxurious and exotic spas with professional health experts who will pamper golfers following a game.
Summer golfing: Circuit Tenerife La Gomera This, the most important amateur golf circuit in the Canaries to take place in the summer months in the province
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of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, has been celebrated three times. The circuit is played to the Stableford method of individual handicaps, with three categories for gentlemen and two for ladies, as well as the senior classification and the much valued scratch prize. This year the circuit consists of seven tests which will be played at six of the province’s golf courses: Abama, Buenavista Golf, Golf Costa Adeje, Golf Las Américas and Tecina Golf, including a grand final which will take place at Golf del Sur in which the best classified golfers of general ranking will play. Eager to make each year better than the last, the IV Circuit Tenerife La Gomera will bring new ideas. For the first time the circuit will be open to foreign players who do not have a
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Spanish federation licence by creating a special mixed category with the condition that there must be a minimum number of entries. The summer golfing season in Tenerife ends in October with the Canarian Champions Tournament which is also a first, an idea of the Federación Canaria de Golf. This tournament will bring together the three highest classified players of each category in the Circuit Tenerife La Gomera, and of the circuit of the province of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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TaylorMade drivers Three years after unveiling Burner 07, the most successful driver in TaylorMade history, the No. 1 driver company in golf is unveiling the next generation of this phenomenal franchise, named simply Burner SuperFast. Weighing just 284 grams (an astounding 14 grams less than the Burner 07 and Burner 09 drivers), Burner SuperFast is a speed demon, designed to deliver increased clubhead speed and superior distance.
Largest clubface of any TaylorMade driver The Burner SuperFast driver’s improved performance starts with a new 460cc clubhead shape that’s sleeker and more aerodynamic than past Burner drivers. This new head also boasts high MOI for tremendous forgiveness, and incorporates the largest clubface of any TaylorMade driver. Measuring an expansive 4,500 square millimetres, the new clubface is 14 per cent larger than Burner 09’s clubface. The larger face is important in light of the fact that the longer club-length of Burner drivers, like Burner SuperFast, makes it more challenging for the average player to make square contact consistently and the larger face gives them more area to strike the ball with. The Burner SuperFast face also features a new bulge and roll design that’s optimised to work with the higher MOI head to maximise forgiveness on off-centre hits. Finally, the clubface incorporates TaylorMade’s renowned Inverted Cone Technology, which promotes faster ball speed on off-centre hits. The Burner SuperFast driver also incorporates TaylorMade’s proven Dual-Crown technology, which both lowers and pulls back the centre of gravity to promote a higher launch angle and increased spin. Introduced in the TaylorMade Tour Burner driver two years ago, and also used in the Burner 09, Dual Crown technology is tremendously valuable.
Longer, Lighter Shaft Promotes Higher Launch Also critical to the Burner SuperFast driver’s performance is its Matrix Ozik XCon 4.8 shaft, which is both ultra-light and tip-soft, helping the golfer generate more ball speed, a higher launch angle and more spin to promote more distance. And at 46.5 inches in length, Burner SuperFast automatically promotes a wide and fast swing arc.
Burner SuperFast: Our Lightest Driver Ever Another vital upgrade to the Burner SuperFast is the new Winn Lite grip that weighs just 30 grams, which is a full 14 grams lighter than the Burner 09’s grip, yet it sacrifices nothing in terms of feel and traction. It’s a critical component to the overall quest to make this club, at 284 grams, the lightest driver ever produced. Put every element of their newest version of SuperFast technology together and you’ve got a driver that screams through the hitting zone to promote more pop at impact for more clubhead speed and distance than any Burner driver ever has and that’s saying something. The best news is that all players can take advantage of Burner SuperFast’s speed and distance benefits, as the driver will also be available in a ladies’ version in its own colour palette. The Burner SuperFast driver is available in three lofts (9.5, 10.5, HT) and Golf products can be purchased at five shaft flexes (L, M, R, S, X). Available Tenerife Golf Shop now at the Tenerife Golf Shop for €279. under new management Say you read this article in The Magazine and get yours for €179, a saving of €100. shop@golfshoptenerife.com
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