You always come back to your favourites, it’s true of food, drink, cars and of course holidays. Tenerife has again shown its enduring appeal by heading the choice of 2010 summer holiday destinations for the British. The findings come from Travel Daily News who looked at hotel enquiries in June and July.

Excuse us if we don’t look too surprised, living and working in Tenerife it’s easy to see why people come back again and again and Spring Hotels strive to match the reliability of the islands climate with their own high standards throughout our three Tenerife hotels. The pleasing thing this year is to see that the recession has not blunted peoples determination to get away for a relaxing holiday, they need it now more than ever.

With this in mind Spring Hotels staff have renewed their commitment to making all visitors welcome and ensuring they get full value out of their holiday. It’s a great source of pride to see Tenerife dominating the search for summer holidays, and the lucky first time visitors are about to add a new favourite to their summer collection.

An agreement between Spring Hotel Vulcano**** and the Spa Aqua Club Termal  was drawn up and signed on 21th June 2010.

We offer for all new bookings from the 20.07.10 through our website  www.springhoteles.com & www.hotelvulcano.com for a minimum of 5 nights for stays from 20.07-31.10.10 1 free Ticket for the Spa Aqua Club Termal per person/stay including free taxi.

Aqua Club Termal is a unique leisure project in the south of Tenerife. Aqua is a new, modern present-day idea. More than 6000M2 of modern facilities were designed and build to improve the well-being and the health of our clients. Aqua Club Thermal is a center based on space division with more than 6000m2.  Enjoy our star treatment: The Thermal Circuit, in a spectacular dynamic swimming pool with 330 jets.

More info about Aqua Club Termal: www.aquaclubtermal.com

Fira Palace is a luxury hotel offering some of the most spacious accommodations in the city and conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Barcelona. Just 20 minutes from the International Barcelona Airport and situated between the famous Plaza de España and Gran Via Avenue. The Fira Palace offers all the amenities of a premier luxury hotel and business centre.

The 4* superior Hotel Fira Palace is an independent hotel associated with Summit Hotels & Resorts, who belongs to the international hotel group “Preferred Hotel Group”.

Since its opening the Hotel Fira Palace has established itself in Barcelona as the leader in the organization of events. This position in the meetings market is due not only to its facilities but also to the professionalism of its human team and its excellent service.

The hotel Fira Palace received the “Q” of quality in 1999 (the first ever hotel in Barcelona to receive this award) for meeting the strict standards that this award requires.

A la carte Restaurant “La Palapa”

We would like to announce that we have opened the ‘a la carte’ Restaurant “La Palapa” in the Spring Arona Gran Hotel, which will open its doors every Tuesday and Thursday night. We will offer a special menu for our guests (additional supplement cost) so they can enjoy a pleasant dinner overlooking the sea.  We currently have an offer on our website where for a minimum stay of 5 nights we are giving away a romantic dinner and a €30 voucher for drinks (conditions here)

Our evening entertainment held in conjunction with a bingo raffle among the clients of a dinner for two people.

Gala Dinner “Black and White

Every Wednesday we offer a Gala Dinner “Black and White” where guests receive at the entrance a glass of champagne and the ladies a rose. Dinner will be entertained by a harpist who will perform at three different points over dinner. The staff will dress in black and white and invite customers to dress likewise.

There will be a special Buffet, offering lobster, Wellington steak, sliced ham and sausages, etc.

What a beautiful island Tenerife is, to see it is to love it, and last week 120 countries saw coverage of the Tenerife Ladies Open from Buenavista in the north west corner of the island. Golf tourism is a big growth area for Tenerife and even for non sports fans it was a glimpse into the less publicised side of the island.There is something here for everyone from family fun to walking, culture, history and beaches galore.

Here for the golf fans is a brief round up of the Tenerife Ladies Open

England’s Trish Johnson captured her 19th career victory as she edged Frenchwoman Virginie Lagoutte-Clement by a shot at the Tenerife Ladies Open.

The 44-year-old started the final round with a three shot lead and fired a final round of 70 to complete 72 holes on the Buenavista Golf course in 14 under 274.

Tied for the lead with Lagoutte-Clement at the turn, Johnson slipped a stroke behind Anne-Lise Caudal after 13 holes, but regained her advantage with back to back birdies on the 14th and 15th holes.

At the par-four 16th, she hit her tee shot over a low wall, out of bounds, but the ball pitched on a footpath, bounced twice and returned over the wall.

Making the most of her good fortune, Johnson took two pars on the 16th and 17th holes and had a two stroke lead with a hole to play.

Lagoutte-Clement had a chance to tie for the lead with an eagle putt at the par-five last, but her ball slipped past the hole.

Despite hitting her tee shot into a fairway bunker, Johnson holed a six-footer for par and took the €41,250 first prize.

“They say it’s the luckiest one that wins and that was me today,” said Johnson, who earned a place at this month’s Evian Masters.

Lagoutte-Clement shot 68 and took second place at 11 under par, with her compatriot Anne-Lise Caudal (67) a stroke back in third.

FINAL RESULTS

1.          Trish Johnson (ENG)                   67       71       66        70 =  274        (-14)

2.          Virginie Lagoutte-C. (FRA)             67       70       70        68 =  275        (-13)

3.          Anne-Lise Caudal (FRA)                68       71       70        67 =  276        (-12)