Jardin d'Ajuda Suite - a Funchal favourite

If you are planning a holiday in Madeira, you may like to stay at the popular 4 star Jardin d'Ajuda Suite Hotel in Funchal which is proving to be a favourite with customers.

Located only 3km from the centre of Funchal and 500m from the sea, the Jardin d'Ajuda Suite Hotel has a swimming pool with a sun terrace including sun loungers and parasols laid out for guests to use, along with the pool/snack bar. There is an indoor pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna area with steam room and massage service along with an in-house gym for those guests who enjoy their work-outs. Guests may also play a game of billiards and may enjoy the varied, seasonal entertainment programme. There are also evening activities and the nearest golf course lies approximately 8km away.

Rooms at the Jardins d'Ajuda Suite Hotel come equipped an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and a balcony/terrace [with views of the garden or sea available to book]. Further room facilities include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a hire safe and air-conditioning [individually regulated].

Corona Holidays have a great offer available for you as featured in The Times this week :

18-25 June in a double/twin room on bed and breakfast
including flights from Gatwick
from £235 per person for 7 nights. 

We have other dates and flights from other UK airports available - just give us a call on freephone 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry.

Abama in Tenerife has New Chef

The luxury Abama Golf & Spa Resort in Guia de Isora, Tenerife has welcomed Erlatz Gorostiza to the team of the famous Spanish chef, Martin Berasategui [holder of 3 Michelin stars]

Erlatz has now been with the Abama for a couple of months but in the middle of May held his formal presentation to the press and gastronomes of Tenerife. 

The Abama has a total of 9 restaurants for guests to choose from including light, simple cooking to highly sophisticated world class gourmet cuisine with M.B being at the top of the scale.  The hotel itself is part of the Ritz Carlton group and is situated in a quiet and privileged location on the gentle slops of Teide, only a 5-minute walk from the beach. 

Corona Holidays is currently offering a complimentary upgrade at the Abama for all new arrivals up to the 15 July 2010 [last departure date from the hotel].  All guests will receive an upgrade to an Ocean View room!  You can also book 7 nights and pay for 6.    If you would like more details just give us a call on freephone 0800 5 677688 or send us an enquiry.

Black Eyed Peas in Barcelona

If you are on your Barcelona holidays on the 3 July, why not go an see the North American group - the Black Eyes Peas? Barcelona is their only Spanish venue.

You can stay in Barcelona for 2 nights [2nd and 3rd July] for as little as £69 per person for the 2 nights. This is at the modern 2 star Acta BCN 40 Hotel on a room only basis. Or why not treat yourself to 2 nights at the popular 4 Star Silken Ramblas for £117 per person [flights are extra and are available from most UK airports].

Both hotels are located in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona so you are right in the centre and will be able to enjoy the rest that Barcelona has to offer. Enjoy a walk down the lively Las Ramblas and relax in one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants.

Corona Holidays specialise in offering the best value holidays to Barcelona - just give us a call on freephone 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry.

Tickets for the event can be found at http://www.blackeyedpeas.com/home/events

Additional Flight Services from the UK

Three airlines have just announced additional flight services from the UK.

MONARCH is strengthening its network of flights from Birmingham, Luton and Manchester with a range of new services to the Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman in Turkey. 

Three weekly flights have been launched from Birmingham to Dalaman. Two weekly services have been added from Luton to Dalaman, Luton to Bodrum and Manchester to Antalya.

KISS FLIGHTS have added departures from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow and Newcastle on a weekly basis to Dalaman in Turkey and have also increased Manchester and Gatwick to four times weekly.

JET2 is adding another 5 routes from East Midland.  From May 2011 they will be flying 3 times a week to Alicante, Palma and weekly to Faro, Bodrum and Rhodes. 

Where in the Canaries?

JUST FOR FUN ....
Which island does this photo come from?  The festival held on this island is a spectacle of carpets made of flowers and volcanic sand. 
Has anybody been to this festival?

[a]  Lanzarote
[b] Gran Canaria
[c] Tenerife

New 5 Star Altis Avenida Hotel, Lisbon

The 5 Star Altis Avenida Hotel located in the Restauradores Square in the centre of Lisbon, has recently opened, and boasts one of the most privileged locations in Lisbon, close to its spiritual centre and surrounded by some of the more exclusive shops in Europe.  There is easy access to the main roads and Lisbon's excellent Metro has a stop right in front of the hotel. 

Modern in style with excellent cuisine, the hotel has a spectacular rooftop restaurant and bar which provides panoramic views of the surrounding area.  You have complimentary access to the trendy and glamorous swimming pool at the Hotel Altis which is a mere 10-minute walk away, and it it is a Spa you are after, then access to the BSpa at the Altis Belem Hotel in Belem [20 minutes car drive away].

If you are interested in staying at the new Altis Avenida Hotel, just give us a call or send an enquiry.  Price example is:

21 June for 3 nights on bed and breakfast, including flights from Luton : £384 per person

New Madeira Service Takes Off

Jet2.com have recently announced the introduction of a new flight from Manchester to Madeira, with one-way flights starting from around £70

Miguel Perestrello [Director of the Portuguese National Tourist Office] has said "Madeira is a fantastic holiday destination and we are delighted that the new flight route from Manchester will make the destination even more easily accessible for British customers based in the north west".

Madeira has all-year-round appeal. In winter, southern Madeira is basking in sunshine. In summer, the island remains a green semi-tropical paradise. When you travel around Madeira you will encounter breathtaking views.

If you are interest in a holiday to Madeira, flying from Manchester, we have the following offer for you, based in the capital - Funchal:

Pestana Casino Park - 5 Star
10 September 2010 for 7 nights
Bed & Breakfast
£495 per person per week

Formula 1 - Valencia - Boat Party

If you are in Valencia on the 27 June - which is race day - why not take advantage of watching the Grand Prix from a private boat.

The party is from 11:00 - 16:00 and sails from 11:00 until 13:30.  Then enjoy the race atmosphere from the harbour ... the boat has onboard plasma screens to see the race .... and watch the cars just 60m from the boat. 

Free open bar with rum, lambrusco wine, beer and soft drinks all day long.  Included is exclusive catering by Gabbana Beach and live music.  Hurry - limited spaces are available at £155 per person.

Just give us a call on 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry.

Valencia Grand Prix - VIP Packages

If you are thinking of attending the Valencia Grand Prix being held from 25-27 June 2010, then why not treat yourself to a 3 day package at the VIP Terrace with exclusive views of the Street Circuit?


The 3 day package includes:

• Welcome lunch on all 3 days
• Free bar with premium brands and the best Spanish wines
• Select catering
• Personal waitress service
• Official Program and earplugs
• Plasma screens at all points of the terrace
• Afternoon lounge party
• International DJs
• Access to night party

Benefit from this 3 day package at a price of £935 per person excluding hotels/flights.

We can also arrange your hotel and have already selected 3 ideally located hotels which are in the vicinity of the marina so you can be close to all the activities which will be going on.    The hotels are:

Holiday Inn Valencia - 4 Star - Room Only - £299 per person

SH Valencia Palace - 5 Star - Bed & Breakfast - £395 per person

Solvasa Valencia - 4 Star - Room Only - £422 per person

Just give us a call on FREEPHONE 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry.

Win a copy of "Jamie Does" in our Free Competition

Take a few moments to enter our FREE Competition for a chance to win a copy of Jamie Oliver's new book - "Jamie Does" which accompanies the TV series. 

The book centres on 6 different countries and is Jamie's personal celebration of the amazing food to be found. The regions visited are Marrakesh, Athens, Venice, Andalucia, Stockholm and the Pyrenees.

Simply answer the following question:
The region of Andalucia is in which country?
[a] Spain   [b] Italy   [c] France

Just send your answer
to newsletter@coronaholidays.co.uk

All correct entries will be placed into a draw to be held on the 29 May 2010
Good Luck !

April Competition Winner

Congratulations to Debbie Stanley from Hastings who was drawn as the winner of our April competition.  Debbie correctly identified that the currency of Spain is the euro.

Debbie has won a complimentary 12 month subscription to Lonely Planet Travel Magazine.