Visit the Madeira Flower Festival 2014

 



Love flowers?  Then you'll love the Madeira Flower Festival held in Funchal!

This year, the Festival is being held from the 1-7 May with the 2 main parades taking place on the 3rd and 4th.  The theme this year is "Madeira - The Route of Flowers" and, as always, will be spectacle of colours, aromas, music and entertainment.

Held every spring after Easter, probably the 2 main attractions for the Festival are the Children's Parade and Main Parade.

Hotel inTenerife is Awarded 6th Best Hotel in Spain

With the recent announcement of the Top 25 Hotels in Spain by TripAdvisor, one of Tenerife's 5 star hotels has been placed at number 6.  This is the Hotel Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden in Puerto de la Cruz, and is ranked as the top hotel in the resort out of 81 by the review site.

Hotel Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden

 

Customers have made the following comments about the hotel :

• The perfect getaway
• Lovely spacious hotel
• The hotel with everything
• My favourite hotel
• Great hotel with good spa

What can you expect if you book to stay in this 5 star prestigious hotel?  First of all, you know that you will be experiencing a touch of luxury as this was not only the first hotel in the Canary Islands to become a member of the luxury hotel group "The Leading Hotels of the World".  You will also be holidaying at a hotel where VIPs have stayed over the years including Julio Inglesias, Gloria Estefan, The King and Queen of Spain, Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson.

The Hotel Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden is located in the resort of Puerto de la Cruz in the north of Tenerife and is in the quiet area of La Paz which is close to the Botanical Gardens. The centre of the resort and the beach are only 1.5km from the hotel and you can utilise the hotel's shuttle bus service to gain access to the centre with its selection of bars, restaurants and shops.

We currently have early booking discounts available for you for stays up to the end of October.   All you need to do is book 90 days in advance for a 15% discount, or 60 days in advance for a 10% discount.  So, if you would like to experience a stay at the hotel which won 6th place in the Top Hotels in Spain then give us a call on Freephone 0800 5 677688 [or it will be 01582 421117 from a mobile] and we will be delighted to talk through prices with you. 

Discounts at the Mallorca Rocks Hotel

We are pleased to announce that we have discounts available for the Mallorca Rocks Hotel of up to 20% for stays during the summer season.

Mallorca Rocks in Magalluf

The Mallorca Rocks Hotel is a popular accommodation for the "young and lively" in the busy resort of Magalluf in Mallorca.  Located only 300m from the beach and in the heart of the nightlife and entertainment venues Magalluf has to offer, this will be an ideal holiday for those wishing the relax during the day and then visit an endless selection of clubs during the night through to the early hours of the morning.

The Mallorca Rocks plays host to a number of well known artists as well as DJs playing international music [their full 2013 line-up is still to be finalised].

Your apartment will have a twin bedroom, lounge area with sofa bed, balcony or terrace with furniture, bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, telephone and safe.   On the complex itself, you can relax around the large swimming pool and enjoy a drink from one of the pool bars.

So, if you want to party the night away then contact Corona Holidays for up-to-the-minute prices and benefit from our 20% discount on accommodation prices.  Remember you can book the Mallorca Rocks with or without flights - the choice is yours.  Call us on Freephone 0800 5 677688 or its 01582 421117 from a mobile.

For an idea of prices, we have 7 nights on self-catering for just £355 per person including flights departing the UK on 4 September 2013.

3 Nights in Festive Tallinn

Estonia's capital - Tallinn - is this year's European city of culture, has an early summer celebration each year with its Old Town Days festival.  A 3 night stay in this fairy-tale like city is on offer from Corona Holidays departing Luton on 29 May and with 4 star hotel accommodation at the Bern Hotel in the midst of the festivities - from £234 per person on bed and breakfast based on 2 sharing a double/twin room.

From 28 May - 5 June, Tallinn's picturesque Old Town, one of the best preserved medieval city centres in Europe, is filled with market stalls selling local handicrafts and traditional Estonian food and street entertainment including medieval themed events.  There is also a host of concerts, theatre and dance performances around the area.  Away from the maze of alleyways and squares that is the Old Town, Tallinn has a cosmopolitan flavour with contemporary attractins including designer shops and a wide choice of places to party.

The 4 star Bern Hotel places you at the centre of the Old Town and offers modern boutique-style accommodation within a traditional building.  The rooms are spacious and there is a good restaurant.

Shake off the Winter in Costa del Sol

We have a really great value week in Torremolinos on Spain's Costa del Sol.  There is much to commend it for a spring holiday which includes an April average high 19°C.  Flying from London Gatwick on 4 April on half board for 7 nights in the 4 star Las Palomas Hotel from only £285 per person.

If you're not looking for a cultural break, this is the perfect place for shaking off the cares and chills of the past winter.  For a good time week of eating, drinking and dancing the night away, the resort of Torremolinos has the widest of choices and every will be a little less frantic than in the height of the season.  If you want a more authentic taste of Spain, this can easily found in nearby Mijas and in Malaga, within half an hour away by local public transport.

The 4 star Las Palomas Hotel is in the centre of the resort with plenty of excellent facilities including an a la carte restaurant.  Among the sports activities on offer are diving and archery.  A golf course is just 1km away.

If you could like more details, just give us a call on 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry.

Five Star Fino in Jerez

For those who already know and love Madrid and Barcelona, we suggest a stay in the Andalucian city of Jerez - famed as the sherry capital of the world.  We have a 3 night break departing on 27 March from Stansted and includes an executive room at the 5 Star Prestige Palmera Plaza Hotel from only £179 per person [as featured in this week's The Times].
"Jerez" is the Spanish word for sherry and a tour of the sherry making bodegas of the city is usually top of the list.  The famed dancing horses are put through their paces for visitors a couple of times a week at The Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art and the art of the flamenco dance is similarly protected and promoted within the city.  Beyond these famous sights, Jerez is a delight to explore.  There is evidence of its Moorish origins in the Alcazaba Fortress and it has a charming old town with beautiful palm-lined squares.

The 5 star Prestige Palmera Plaza Hotel offers an oasis of calm and luxury in the midst of the city, surrounded by large gardens and with plenty of top-flight features.  It even has its own golf course.

Interested?  Just give us a call on 0800 5 677688 or 01582 421117 or send an enquiry and we will get straight back to you.

Santiago de Compostela - Best for History

As featured in this week's Woman's Own magazine, we have a 3 night break on B&B at the luxurious AC Palacio del Carmen in Santiago de Compostela.   The hotel is a converted convent - a reasonably priced five-star with a Turkish bath and sauna and 3 nights will be from £217 per person including flights from Stansted and transfers.

Santiago de Compostela is the Galician capital in north-west Spain and is best known as a holy site for pilgrims who have been visiting the shrine of St James since medieval times.  Pilgrim or not, anyone can appreciate the cathedral's imposing towers and ornate architecture.  Four historic squares surround the cathedral, including the magnificent Plaza del Obradoiro, home to impressive buildings including the Hostal do Reis Catolicos.  The city has a range of museums covering everything from natural history to modern art. Dine at upmarket Casa Marcelo on Rua Hortas or less pricy Casa Rosalia on Rua do Franco.

Interested?  Give us a call on 0800 5677688 or send us an enquiry.

Take Time Off in Tallinn

It may be small, but the Baltic state of Estonia is both proud - celebrating their independence from the Soviets this week - and has an exceptionally attractive capital ... Tallinn.  Tallinn is a medieval town dominated by fairytale-like towers and turrets and is a compact maze of cobbled alleyways and among the city's top attractions are the Town Hall, Parliament Building and Toompea Castle.  A "Tallinn Card" offers visitors free admission to many of the attractions with plenty of discounts elsewhere.  For fashion and food, the city's shops and restaurants offer a wonderful mix of cosmopolitan fare and Estonian specialities. 

We are offering a mid-week 3 night stay in Tallinn at the 4 star Baltic Hotel Vanu Wiru which is located next to a medieval town wall and just minutes from the Square.  The hotel is traditionally furnished and offers a restaurant, a bar and a sauns, steam room and jacuzzi.   

The price is £159 per person based on 2 sharing 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast and includes return flights from London Luton Airport. This offer is features in "The Times" newspaper.

Give us a call on 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry

Budget Price - Luxury in Tenerife

A touch of luxury at a budget price is on offer on Tenerife's lovely north coast.  Departing from London Luton on 8 March 2011, and with 5 star accommodation for a week, all at a price of £329 per person.

The 5 star Hotasa Semiramis Hotel is in the quiet district of La Paz, just a short way from the resort of Puerto de la Cruz.  The hotel's attractions include its fabulous setting with unrivalled views of the sea and a wealth of leisure and sports facilities.  A beauty salon and spa will enable you to be pampered to the max!  There are heated and fresh water pools and restaurants offering show cooking.  The Martianez Beach, with its leisure and pool complex is 1.5km away and the historic town of Puerto de la Cruz with its harbour is just a little further.  A visit to Loro Parque with a superb collection of marine animals, the old town of La Orotava and the Los Realejos nature reserves are all highly recommended for excursions.

The price from £239 is per person based on two sharing, for 7 nights with breakfast and includes return flights from London Luton.

For more details, click here or send an enquiry. 
Alternatively please call us on 0800 5 677688

Half Term in Tenerife

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?

Hot Chocolate and Viennese Whirls

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. 

Venice for Valentines

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. 

Vincci La Plantacion - Hotel of the Week

The Vincci La Plantacion Hotel is an exclusive 5 star hotel located in the select and upmarket resort of Costa Adeje on the island of Tenerife.

Only 500m from the El Duque beach, the hotel has lovely grounds which includes a tropical garden with 5 swimming pools [1 of which is saltwater], a children's pool, sun loungers and parasols and a pool bar.  Not to be missed are the excellent 2500m2 health spa facilities with thermal springs, sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish baths.  Further facilities include pilates, Tai Chi, Nordic Walking on the beach as well as other health and beauty treatments.  For golfers, there are 5 golf courses within easy reach and it is possible to make reservations through the hotel.

The Vincci La Plantacion Hotel offers guests views of the south of Tenerife and to the island of La Gomera. 

Corona Holidays specialise in offering the best value breaks at this hotel and currently have an offer for 27 September for 7 nights flying from Gatwick on bed and breakfast at £616 per person.  Other UK airports and dates are availabe.  Just give us a call or send an enquiry.

Riu Garoe Hotel in Puerto de la Cruz - Hotel of the Week

This week, we have selected the 4 Star Riu Garoe Hotel which is located in La Paz - a quiet part of the popular resort of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife. 
You will find the Botanical Gardens and a selection of restaurants just 300m from the hotel and the popular Lago Martianez and beach are just 1km away.

Arrive into Tenerife North airport and it is only a 28km trip to the Riu Garoe Hotel where you will find a swimming pool with jacuzzi, a poolside snack bar, spacious sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols.  There is also an indoor pool, sauna, massage service and pool table.  Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a game of tennis, table tennis, squash or the gym. 

There are 190 rooms which are fitted with ensuite bathrooms with bidet and hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, air-conditioning and heating in winter, safe, balcony or terrace.

You can have breakfast and dinner from the buffet and lunch can be taken a la carte. There is a themed buffet once every week.

Corona Holidays can offer you a 7 night stay at this popular hotel, flying from Gatwick on half board from £398 per person [27 September - 4 October].  Other dates and UK airports are available.  For more details, give us a call on 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry.

Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa - Hotel of the Week

Each Monday we will be bringing you our "Hotel of the Week" and this week we have selected the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa which is located in resort of La Caleta, Tenerife.

The Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa is a luxurious 5 star hotel located in the fishing village of La Caleta which forms part of the upmarket resort of Costa Adeje - just 27km from Tenerife South Airport. Located only 150m from the beach and with wonderful views over the sea this is the ideal hotel in which to relax and unwind.

Facilities at the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa include a "pool village" which comprises a freshwater pool [heated in winter], saltwater pool and a separate pool for the children. You will also be able to benefit from their Caroli Health Club which offers treatments, whirlpool, vitality pool, theraputic showers, sauns, ice room, steam room and a massage service. Also at the hotel is mini-golf and gymnasium and an entertainment programme ensures that guests never have a dull moment. For golfers, Costa Adeje Golf is located only 2km from the Sheraton la Caleta Resort & Spa and Golf Las Americas only 10km away.

There are 284 rooms at the hotel which are fitted with a large en-suite marble bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio, internet connection, air conditioning, safe, balcony or terrace and minibar. If you book a suite, then you will also benefit from a separate living room. Connecting rooms are available upon request.

You will be able to sample international cuising in the four restaurants available at the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa, including Spanish and Japanese.

So if you are interested in Corona Holidays arranging a Tenerife holiday for you at the Sheraton la Caleta Resort and Spa then give us a call on 0800 5677688 or send us an enquiry. We currently have an offer available at the hotel for the 27 September for 7 nights on Bed & Breakfast for £596 per person including flights in the double/twin luxury room.

Dinner on us at the Jardin Tecina Hotel

Don't forget that if you book to stay at the Jardin Tecina Hotel in La Gomera during June 2010, Corona Holidays are offering you complimentary half board for your stay.

The Jardin Tecina is a lovely 4 Star hotel located in Playa de Santiago, La Gomera.   Located only 50m from the sea on a clifftop, this hotel offers guests tranquility but with all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star hotel. Enjoy spending time in the indoor pool, the two pools with a children's paddling area and making use of the snack bar, sun loungers, parasols, the jacuzzi, sun terrace and sauna. Various sports are on offer including a gym, tennis, table tennis, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, billiards (charges apply), bocce, minigolf (charges apply), diving courses (also for a fee) and squash. The hotel also features a golf course which is only 5 minutes away, while a walk through the hotel gardens also comes recommended.

A 7 night stay from 15 June 2010 in a double/twin superior sea view room is from £295 per person per week with complimentary half board.  Flights are available at a supplement.  If you are interested in this excellent offer, just give us a call on freephone 0800 5 677688 or send us an enquiry.

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 Golf & Spa Resort - Tenerife Holidays

The Abama Golf and Spa Resort is located in the resort of Guia de Isora, Tenerife.  A 5 Star luxury hotel [part of the Ritz Carlton group] in a quiet and privileged location, just 5 minutes walk from the beach.

For clients who are visiting the Abama Golf and Spa Resort during the months of June and July 2010, you may like to know the following information regarding 2 of the restaurants:

Kabuki Restaurant will be closed for the month of June.

MB Restaurant will be closed during the month of July.  

This is due to the fact that the staff are taking their annual holidays and therefore the restaurants need to be closed.  All other restaurants at the hotel will remain open as usual [and there are another 7 to choose from].

Stay at the Abama Golf and Spa Resort for 5 nights during the month of July in an Abama Deluxe Room on a bed and breakfast basis for as little as £389 per person for the 5 nights - excluding flights.   If you would like more details, just give us a call on freephone 0800 5 677688 or send an enquiry and we will be delighted to help.

Paloma Beach Apartments - Offer

Fancy a stay at the popular Paloma Beach Apartments in the popular Tenerife holiday resort of Los Cristianos?   We have an offer available for the 22 September in a 1 bedroom apartment for 7 nights flying from Gatwick on self catering for:
£272 per person for the week

The Paloma Beach Apartments are 3 key rated and are just 100m from the beach and a 15 minute stroll to the centre of Los Cristanos with ample bars and restaurants.  For more details on this offer click here or call us on 0800 5 677688

Bahia Palma Nova

Going to Palma Nova in Mallorca next year?  Why not stay at the 3 Star Bahia Palma Nova?

This is a very popular hotel located on the beach promenade overlooking Palma Nova beach and just a 10 minute walk to the centre of Magalluf.   We have an excellent offer available for next May flying from Gatwick [other UK airports are available] on a half board basis at just £298 per person for the week.

You will find the Restaurante Bahia Palma Nova at the front of the hotel - specialists in paella and fresh seafood.  Sit on the covered terrace, enjoy the views over to the beach and relax.   I have eaten at this restaurant on 3 occasions now, and cannot fault any of the food and the service has always been excellent.

If you would like us to look at a stay at the Bahia Palma Nova or another hotel in Palma Nova just give us a call or send an enquiry.