A family half-term holiday in Tenerife may be just the break you need. Flying from London Stansted on 20 February, a week in the 3 star Neptuno Aparthotel on self-catering is from £416 per person based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing.
The Neptuno Aparthotel is located in the popular and upmarket resort of Costa Adeje in Tenerife which is also the resort in which you will find Europe's largest water theme park - Siam Park - which offers thrill-seeking rides including "The Dragon", "Mekong Rapids" and "Tower of Power". It also offers the longest lazy-river in the world and caters well for very young children.
The Neptuno offers spacious apartments, a heated outdoor pool, a children's pool, a gym and restaurant.
Alternatively, why not go in March for as little as £249 per person?
With half term coming up in the UK, a Vienna city break may be the ideal short getaway.
Vienna has plenty to offer for children to do and whilst the glories of Vienna's great architectural gem, the Schobrunn Palace, may have limited appeal for them, in the Palace's museum children can have plenty of hands on experience include dressing up as royals. The gardens include a maze dating from the early 18th century and a more modern labyrinth including bouncing boards and a giant kaleidoscope.
Among the other child-friendly attractions, Vienna Zoo is probably the most famous. It is home to Fu Hu, the baby panda born last summer and just one of the impressive range of creatures on show. When energy or attention flags, regular servings of the city's finest hot chocolate and cakes will work like magic for parents and children alike.
In the western area of the city, the 4 star Kavalier Hotel is a short ride by tram or underground to the city centre. The rooms are well-equipped and spacious and there is a good restaurant and a sauna.
The price of £199 per person is based on 2 sharing for 2 nights' accommodation with breakfast and includes return flights from London Gatwick on the 21 February.
We have a fantastic offer for a villa in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
For any week during May and June 2011, the villa is only £525 for the week [excluding flights]. The villa has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 people which means that you are paying less than £90 per person !!
This is a complex of semi-detached villas located in Playa Blanca, just 2.5km from the beach and town where you will find the main shopping area and restaurants, so if there is a larger group of you then why not book a couple of villas and be close to each other - you never know, we may be able to get the villas next to each other.Take a look at the villa and if you would like more details, just give us a call or send us an enquiry.
Recently, Lonely Planet in conjunction with Singha Beer, have brought out a guide to the world's best bars. Included are:
La Cueva in Nazaret, Teguise, Lanzarote, Canary Islands ... Off the Beaten Track
"Surely the most magical nightspot ever imagined, this surreal bar is built into volcanic cliffs with exposed rock walls. There are tunnels, stairs, ladders and stepping stones across turquoise pools to connect the various bar areas. Sip some Canarian rum and dance along to the tunes coming out of the caves above you."
Mari Pins in San Antonio Bay, Ibiza, Balearic Islands ... Pubs/Clubs
"The top DJs at Mari Pins really know what to play to get the party into full swing. Fun themed nights and fun prizes [an evening's free drinks, a free jet ski ride], 80 different shots, lotsa lagers and an extensive cocktail list, coupled with a bar terrace and a snooker table, set you up for a great night".
Gran Canaria's "party of the year" is the Las Palmas Carnival which is due to start on the 15 February and last through to the 12 March 2011.
As well a flamboyant parades and all-night parties, there are local competitions in Parque Santa Catalina to elect the best chorus group, drag queen and carnival queen.
A long-standing tradition on the island of Gran Canaria [although General Franco did his best to spoil the party until his death in 1975], many event are fancy dress parties and beauty pageants in which a carnival queen and drag queen are elected. Each year, the costumes become more extravagant and competition is fierce.
You will find that carnivals on the Canary Islands tend to last longer than those on the mainland and usually stop on Ash Wednesday. Celebrations in Las Palmas continue until the "day of mourning" for the symbol of the carnival - the sardine. A huge sardine is marched through the streets as everyone follows in funeral costume. The following day, the sardine is buried on the beach to fireworks, bonfires and all-night parties. For more details, visit http://www.lpacarnaval.com/
The Tenerife Tourism Corporation has reported the arrival figures for 2010 which have shown on unprecedented increase over 2009.
During the first 11 months of last year there were more than 1.3million Brits taking their holidays in Tenerife which represents an 8.6% increase on the number of visitors who travelled over the same period the year before.
They also report that the boost in statistics highlights Tenerife's popularity as a holiday destination and believes that the island will continue to be a top destination for 2011 - even more so following the announcement of new flights.
With Valentine's Day only a month away, here is an offer which will leave you in a win-win situation with both your beloved and your bank balance.Venice City Breaks always features in the top 10 for a romantic getaway and this one includes a centrally placed 4 star hotel from £199 per person bed and breakfast for 3 nights including flights from Gatwick on the morning of the 14 February.
February in Venice is one of the less busy times for this popular city break. A Vaporetti [water bus] ride the length of the Grand Canal is a good way of getting an idea of the layoung of the city it it is unfamiliar to you. Away from the obvious sights, stroll around the less touristy areas such as "The Ghetto", a fascinating Jewish enclave with a central square enclosed by tall houses. The nearby church of Madonna dell'Orto is packed with Tintorettos.
The 4 star Malipiero Hotel is situated between St Mark's Square and the Rialto and dates back to 1484, having been a Doge's palace in its former life. Its exuberant Venetian-style interiors include ceiling frescoes, stained glass chandeliers and luxuriant soft furnishings. There is a restaurant and a host of modern facilities.
Interested in staying at the Malipiero Hotel - just give us a call on 0800 5 677688, or send an enquiry.
If you are on your holidays in Tenerife during the months of January and February, you will undoubtedly notice that hundreds of almond trees start to flower around the paths created by the volcanic lava flow during the 1909 Chinvero eruption. The white and blue almond blossoms are a unique phenomena which occurs during the winter.
On February 6th, the first walk will leave from Hotel Rural Senorio del Valle [located next to the Santiago del Teide town hall] at 08:30 and will pass through El Valle de Arriba and head in the direction of Los Baldios and reaching El Calvario where legend has it Cristo del Valle stopped the lava that threatened to engulf their houses. After El Calvario, you will pass through the Reserva Forestal del Chinvero until finally reaching Arguayo.
This walk is a 6km route and last for approximately 4 hours, after which there is a conference which will discuss the need to maintain this kind of tradition.
If you would like to take part on this walk, it is recommended that you wear the appropriate clothing and walking shoes and to take water and food. A camera would also be recommended - especially if you would like to take part in the photographic competition.
To register for the walk on the 6th, please telephone 0034 922 863127 [extention 234] - Registation is 5 euros. Further walks are being held on the 7th, 13th and 14th [registration is on telephone 0034 922 127938.
Corona Holidays have a fantastic Janaury competition where you can win a tour for 2 at one of the following football teams' stadiums ... Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal or Chelsea. The choice will be yours!
During the tour [which on average lasts for approximately 1 hour], you will see the stadium, dressing room, players' tunnel, pitchside, dug out, Directors' box, museum, press conference room facilities [please note that this may vary depending on which stadium you select and will take place with other people].
All you need to do is correctly answer the following question by sending us an email with you answer, and which stadium you would like to visit if you were drawn as the winner. All correct entries received will then be placed into a draw to be held on the 31 January 2011 when the winner will be notified.
Question : Which country won the 2010 World Cup?
[a] England
[b] Spain
[c] France
Send your answer to info@coronaholidays.co.uk.
Closing date: Last entries to be received Sunday 30 January 2011. Entrants must be aged 18 or over.
Congratulations to Jane Willis from Fleet in Hampshire who was drawn from all the correct entries received in the Corona Holidays' December Competition.
Jane has won a copy of the BBC's "Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey DVD and Book" which is currently on its way to Jane.
Watch out for our January competition which will be out on Friday ... 7 January.
Now, if you travel with Jet2 [on a flight of 4 hours or more], then you will have the chance to have onboard entertainment. This low-cost airline has introduced inflight entertainment for the first time and offers movies, TV shows, games and music. High-resolution screens can be pre-booked or hired onboard for £10 or as part of a family bundle of baggage allowance and seat selection.
