Enjoy Subtropical Rituals at the Abama

The Abama Golf and Spa Resort says "Let us pamper you with our Subtropical Rituals".   So what rituals are they referring to?  

Beauty ... intensive anti-cellulite body treatment with green coffee and guarana
Rejuvenate ... intensive body sculpting treatment with papaya and mango / pineapple and passion fruit
Balance ... body ritual with bamboo and herbal poultices "Bamboo Legends"
Revitalise ... body ritual with banana and volcanic stones
Relax ... body ceremony with coconut "Dreams of Paradise".

If this sounds like just the thing you are looking for, then take a look at this 5 Star Luxury Hotel in Guia de Isora, Tenerife.

Birmingham - new routes with Spanair

It has been announced that Spanair is to launch 2 scheduled routes to the UK which will link Birmingham with Barcelona and Madrid.

There will be 4 flights each week to Barcelona which will start on 20 May and there will be 3 flights each week to Madrid which will start on 21 May.   These new routes are due to operate year-round.

The last flight to leave Birmingham to Madrid was in October 2008 and with bmibaby ceasing their Birmingham/Barcelona flight on 7 June this year the new flights will be welcomed by people wishing to travel from Birmingham.

Edinburgh Airport is 6th Busiest

It has recently been announced that Edinburgh airport is now the 6th busiest UK airport for passengers. 

Over the past 12 month, there has been an increase in passengers by 1.6% with an increase to 9.02 million - the only UK airport to have seen a growth during that period.

The top 5 airports are Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester and Luton.

Spanish Food Website

I read an interesting article in the spring edition of Living Spain magazine concerning a new website which is dedicated to Spanish food.  

The company - Riquisimo Spain - is based in Swindon. Once products are ordered online they are delivered to your door within 48 hours.   Delicacies such as Jamon de Conejo [rabbit ham], paella rice, cheeses, olive oil, seafood conserve, chorizo, spices and coffee can all be ordered on their website. 

So if you are a lover of Spanish food then take a look at www.riquisimo-spain.co.uk

Spanish Film Festival returns to Manchester

Visit the Cornerhouse in Manchester until 27 March 2010 to see a screening of some of the best films from Spain and Latin America along with some preview screenings, study sessions and guest speakers.

Showings include "Little Indi", which was filmed in Barcelona which is in the Catalan language with English subtitles which is about a teenager who tries to make enough money to hire a lawyer to free his imprisoned mother.  For more details on screening and events, visit the following website http://www.vivafilmfestival.com

If you would like us to look at accommodation for you in Manchester, just let us know or send an enquiry.

Reveron Apartments to close for Refurbishment

We have just received notification that the Reveron Apartments in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, will be closed for refurbishment from 21 August - 31 September 2010.  We have no clients affected by this closure.

These apartments would therefore be ideal for a Tenerife holiday from October onwards.  Just let us know if you are interested, and we will be delighted to provide you with a quotation.   This is a 3 key self-catering complex located in the immediate vicinity of bars and restaurants, as well as the centre of Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife [15km from the airport].

We currently have an offer available for 7-14 May flying from Gatwick on self-catering in a studio for £236 per person for the week [other dates and UK airports are available].

Hotel Bon Sol offers New Spa Facilties

If you are planning a holiday to Mallorca, why not take a look at the Hotel Bon Sol in Illetas [just west of Palma de Mallorca]. 

This 4 star hotel has introduced a new range of spa facilities at its Nirvana Spa and includes new treatments and therapies.  A new TMT [Transcutaneous Meodermic Therapy] system has been added.  The combines a range of treatments including electrotherapy and anti-ageing, anti-stretch marks, anti-flaccidity and after-sun products all aimed to generate results from the first session.

Men are equally catered for with tailor-made treatments such as detoxifying and de-stressing face treatments, or specific massages - great for athletes and golfers! 

An example of prices with Corona Holidays is £691 per person in a double/twin room on a bed and breakfast basis, including flights from Gatwick.  

Flights to Tenerife - Extra 3000 seats with Monarch

Monarch have recently announced that they are providing extra Friday flights to Tenerife during April - on the 2nd, 9th and 16th which will mean a total of 5 flights for each of the days. 

If you are leaving from Manchester on these dates, Monarch will operate larger aircraft meaning that the seats available will increase by 46%.   In total, this will mean that there will be an extra 3000 seats available to Tenerife which are available to book now.

Free Competition - Win "Get into Spanish" Language Pack

For a chance to win a copy of the BBC beginners "Get into Spanish" language pack comprising CD-ROM, book, audio CD and website support.   Always wanted to learn a new language, but never had the time? Get Into Spanish with this exciting interactive course for beginners from BBC active and Cambridge University Language Centre. The course recreates typical holiday situations in animated locations around a virtual town. 

Simply answer the following question to be placed into a draw.

Question : Which of the following is the capital of Spain?
[a] Madrid     [b] Lisbon     [c] Prague
Send your answer in an email to: newsletter@coronaholidays.co.uk

All correct entries [all entrants must be over the age of 18] will be placed into a draw which will be held on 31 March 2010. Buena suerte! Good Luck!

February Competition Winner

Congratulations go to Darren Cousins from Lymington in Hampshire who has won Rick Stein's "Mediterranean Escapes". Darren was drawn from all the correct entries received and correctly identifed that you would eat a Paella.

Take a look at our March competition for a chance to win BBC beginners "Get into Spanish" language pack comprising CD-ROM, book, audio CD and website support.