IV Spring Hoteles Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday 10th September, and will be held once again at the Golf Las Américas Course.  Here, at Spring Hoteles, we are so happy to celebrate  this Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, as on previous occassions this has been a great success between the players.

The Tournament will be played in Single Stableford and will be divided into 5 categories. There will also be a prize for the players without a Spanish Federation license.  The price for the inscription  will be 50 Euro. This price includes a welcome present for the golfers, and a presentation and raffle event in the evening at the  Arona Gran Hotel.

We have also prepared special golf packages at the Arona Gran Hotel for the players who wish to spend their holiday or even just the weekend , at a the very special price of € 50  per person and night on half board basis. 

During the Tournament, and on hole 9, there will be a  refreshment tent, where the players can have a drink and snack to continue with the game  

In the evening,  the prize giving cocktail  will be held at the Bar La Palapa at the Arona Gran Hotel  where players will be able to enjoy he gastronomy of  Spring Hoteles. In addition to the main trophy,  the winner of each category will also receive a Tag Heuer watch .  The other winners will receive a throphy and a selection of prizes. During this coktail there will also be a raffle between all the golfers and the prizes will include a Tag Heuer watch, return flights to UK, golf equipment and other presents supplied by our sponsors.    Our sponsors this year will be: Coca Cola, Freixenet, Montesano, Fuentealta, Bodegas Torres,  Estrella Damm, Sorted Sites and Thomas Cook.

If you want to have a look at our Flick gallery of last years golf tournamente , click here

For more information about our Special Hotel packages for this Tournament, click here , or telephone + 34 922 78 77 53

For the inscription  in the Tournament , click here  or telephone + 34 922 75 20 05

In less than a month the new Tenerife Ladies Match Play will be held at Golf Las Americas, , between 9 and 12 June 2011 . Tenerife, a destination with strong ties to golf for many years, made a new commitment by creating the Tenerife Ladies Match Play. This is a professional tournament sponsored by Turismo de Tenerife, integrated into the Ladies European Tour, whose formula of game does not exist currently in this Professional Women Circuit.  

The Spring Arona Gran Hotel  will be co-sponsoring of the Tournament as one of the official hotels of the competition. Situated just one kilometer away from Golf Las Américas, this is a one off opportunity to attend the Tournament and stay at our hotel at incredible prices that been specially prepared for this important event.

The Tenerife Ladies Match Play which forms part of the 2011 calendar for the Ladies European Tour will be played at Golf Las Américas in the south of Tenerife from the 9th to the 12th June. The format of this annual tournament in Tenerife (previously known as the Tenerife Ladies Open) will be a match play event where 32 of the top 50 professionals from the order of merit are invited to participate.

The program for the tournament will be as follows:-

9th June – Pro-am day

10th June – 16 matches of Match Play with the winners going through to the next round

11th June – 8 matches of Match Play with the winners going through to the next round

12th June – 8 players playing a medal format to decide the winner

We look forward to seeing you at the Spring Arona Gran Hotel to enjoy this unique event.

For reservations and information about this event please call +34 922 78 77 45

Last Thursday, the first French Boules Tournament between hotels Vulcano and Bitacora took place at the court of Hotel Vulcano.

Our animation team managed to assemble a large gourp of clients who had no hesitation in participating.

Here the players are showing great concentration while they wait for their turn.

Melinda, our entertainer,  is checking out the position of the boules.

Here you have three  members of our great animation team, Tania, Romy and Melinda, happy in their work as always.

The table was set up with sangria and fresh juices to welcome the thirsty participants after a hard day’s competition.

Our Head Barman, Manolo,  is serving up sangria after the tournament was finished.

On this occasion, Hotel Bitacora was the winning team, but for sure Hotel Vulcano is going to fight back next time. Maybe on your next visit you will be part of the winning team!!

Without a doubt Mount Teide, is one of the main tourist attractions in Tenerife. It would be a shame, if you missed the chance to visit the Mount Teide National Park during your stay.  Once a sacred ground for the Guanches, the first known inhabitants of the island, and nowadays, it still maintains a certain magic, mysterious or even prehistoric air.  

My proposal for today is a car route, if you are feeling adventurous, and want to get to know the island on your own. At the same time I have also highlighted some other places you can visit during your stay. But should you feel less adventurous, you can book a bus excursion in the reception of our hotel, or even take the bus (Guagua) that leaves from Los Cristianos (*).

The Mount Teide National Park is situated only 50 Km away from Los Cristianos. You need to take the TF-28 in direction to Arona.  After a couple of kilometers from Cristianos you will go pass a residential area called Chayofa. On the right hand side we will find 2 big stone sculptures in the shape of an eagle. This is the entrance to the theme Parque Las Aguilas-Jungle Park. A little further along there is a petrol station with access to a small Camel Park.

Continue driving up that road, you will find a small roundabout. Take a left turn on TF-51 with direction to Teide. After a little while you will soon find two volcanic mountains or Roques, one called Roque del Conde an the other Roque Imoque. Both are well signposted and for those of you who enjoy trekking or mountain climbing, these two landmarks of the South you must keep in mind for your next visit.

Only 3 Km. later you will reach the center of village of Arona, the capital of the Municipality. At the crossroads, take the road to the left, the TF-51, with direction to Vilaflor – El Teide. On the outskirts of the village of Arona, you will find La Escalona and on the sharp bend you will find on the left hand side the Casa de los Escalones dated from 1908.

A while later you will come across the Municipaly of Vilaflor, the highest village in Spain,  situated at 1500 mts.  You will soon notice a great change in the landscape and vegetation, and also  the rural environment that surrounds the potato farms, almond groves, fig trees, honey and a great amount of vineyards. One of the main economic incomes of the municipality is the farming of ecologic products, not in vain the municipality produces a quality wine with Guarantee of Origin Abona.

At the next crossroads we have the option to either continue on the TF-21, or turn right into the center of Vilaflor, where you can visit St. Peter’s Church, built on the S.XVI. Behind the church, you can find the home of Brother Peter, the first Canarian Saint. 

On the way you can make a stop to have a coffee or a hot chocolate in one of the many bars lining the route. Continuing after the TF-21 towards Boca Tauce – El Teide, you  are now entering the leafy forest of endemic pine trees and other outstanding species that encircles the National Park. If you are lucky and the sky is clear, you can stop at the first lookout situated after Vilaflor. There you will see the Pino Gordo, the “fat pine”, which is an enormous pine tree measuring 45 meters high and 9 meters wide.  This forest is the largest protected area in the Canary Islands and is  full of endemic and exclusive species.

If you do this route during the Winter months, you will start noticing a big drop in temperature from here. But if you do it during the summer months, the temperatures will be milder unless of course we are suffering a heat wave, in which case the temperature will be unbearable.        

At 1980 mts. You arrive at Boca de Tauce . We are now in lunar landscape and has changed completely form the pine forests to the structure of the caldera and the Teide-Pico Viejo.  Apart from the wide variety of volcanic cones and domes, lava flows, tors and caves that form a range of colours and forms that increase the scientific and scenic interest of the area always with Mount Teide as the backdrop.

Our third stop is the Mirador de La Ruleta, where you will find breathtaking views from the Llano de Ucanca, the biggest plain on the National Park. This plain is sometimes covered by the water that slides down the sides of the vulcano forming small lakes. 

Your next stop can be the Parador National and Los Roques de García, and ending up at the base of Teide with a cable car. The Roques the García ( photo below) used to be featured in the old 1.000 Peseta notes.

(*) Should you not feel this adventurous, you can take bus 342 that departs at 9.30 AM from Los Cristianos bus stop, and that returns at 3.40  PM from the cable car terminus, or from the Parador ( above) at 4 PM. Don’t forget to buy your Bono Bus to obtain up to 50% discount on your fare. More information here.

We hope that you have enjoyed this route, and please let us know if there are other routes that you would like us to feature here.

Apart from the Canarian and Spanish themed dinners, that are held on alternative Thursdays at the restaurant of our Hotel Vulcano,  for a few months, we are now offering some new options. They are  the Barbaque and Sea Food themed dinners that are served on alternative Tuesdays .

In these themed dinners all the ingredients are specially selected and cooked to your taste.  There is a wide option of meat dishes you can choose from, such as shoulder of lamb, goulash , crispy chicken etc. The show cooking options will be:

A thick fillet steak grilled to your taste

Or maybe a tender sirloin steak

Grilled breast of turkey with pinneaple

Here you can see some of our show cooking staff preparing these delicious dishes, while you wait.

And if it is fish what you into, and are lucky enough to be spending your holiday here, you will enjoy our grilled king  prawns.

Or our steamed mussels with coriander sauce

 And what about a fish brochette?

Or the grilled Dover sole with streamed potatoes

Maybe some cod fritters Orly style with broccoli

 And if its salmon your favourite fish, I am sure that this oven baked whole salmon, will be your main choice.

So, whatever your choice of meat or fish is, you know you can enjoy it on alternative Tuesdays at the restaurant of Hotel Vulcano.

Also, you can enjoy your dinners on Tuesday, with live music from a harp player.

This is one of the many improvements that are on the way, and that we have prepared just for you.

Hope you like it!!!

Many of you have shown interest in knowing who is behind the scenes at Spring Hoteles web, the blog and the social media. As usual, your wishes are our command so here we are, and now you can put a face to our names!!!

The on line department is run by two young men, and I am sure you have spoken to them on several occasions, as they are also behind the web help line. Their names are Bernardo and Stani.

Bernardo is 35 years old and is originally from Tenerife. He is married and has two little boys of 7 and 3 years old. Bernardo loves sports, and his hobbies are going out on his mountain bike during the weeks-ends, and also running a few miles after work at night.  Bernardo has been working with us for the last 3 years, and his previous work was also within the travel industry.    

Stani is also 35 years and he is from Slovakia. He is married and has a 3 year old little boy. His only known hobby, or should I say addiction, apart from devouring chocolate is flying a light aircraft and adding up flight hours on his license. His dream would be to become a commercial pilot. Stani has been working with us for the last 6 years, since the on line department was set up.

And now it’s my turn. My name is Bea. I am also married, and I do not have children, but two lovely cats. I have been working in Spring Hoteles for over 15 years. At first I used to work at the recepcion of Hotel Vulcano but for the last 10 years I have been in the commercial department.  I dedicate most of my free time to my absolute passion, my baking blog.  The rest of my time I love riding with my husband our Harley Davidson.    

We three make a very happy team and balanced team, tough boys will be boys……. and I need to keep my eye on them from time to time!!!.  

Our main offices are situated at Hotel Vulcano, so if one of these days you see us walking round the hotel,  just stop us and say hello, so we can get to know you too!! 

Feel free to contact us at any time, we will be happy to be of assistance!!!.

Our e-mails addresses are:

Bernardo : spring(at)springhoteles.com

Stani: web(at)springhoteles.com

Bea: comercial(at)springhoteles.com

THAI ROOM SPA has opened its doors at the Arona Gran Hotel on the 1st March.

THAI ROOM SPA recreates the spirit of Asia with evocative atmospheres, that take us to that part of the world, to live a truly Thai Spa experience. A magical place, where you are surrounded by a genuine Thai atmosphere.

The THAI ROOM SPA menu includes an impressive Ayurvedic, Thai or Indonesian – inspired dry and oil massages, with or without aromas. The body scrubs, body wraps and facial treatments offer the best selection of oriental recipes of naturist cosmetics.

THAI ROOM SPA has a team of reputed Thai therapists, which have been exquisitely trained to take the “massage” concept to another levels of perception. These therapists are gifted with an innate sensitivity, and will make you experience an intense feeling of wellness.

The therapists of THAI ROOM SPA use fresh and natural products that are blended specifically so that each customer receives a customized service. These essential oil preparations, are specially formulated in Asia for THAI ROOM SPA by Ayurveda experts.

THAI ROOM SPA is managed by EMOCIOM 3000 SL , an innovating company specialized  in Asian Spas, and that has been successfully operating Spa centers in holiday hotels in Mainland Spain, the Balearic and now in the Canary Islands.

If you are staying at the Arona Gran Hotel,  or if  you are a Spring Club Card Holder, please contact the Thai Room Spa at the Arona Gran Hotel,  for their special  opening offers. (Valid until 30th April)

Also, Thai Room Spa have kindly given us  2 one hour free Jamu Massages to be given away between our readers. Just visit their web site and leave a comment on this blog telling us which of their Spacial Packages you woul like to enjoy.

The draw will take place Wednesday 16th March 2011 at 12.00, and will have a validity of 6 months.

Many of you may have noticed that we are trying to give Spring Hoteles a new air. One of our next projects is going to be the changing of  our company logo and give it a fresher, younger and more modern look. It is a risky bet, but we would like to have your opinion, as you are a part of us.

In a poll made between some of the staff, we have come with the final 7 logos. We would like you to choose which  logo you like the most, to help us take the final decision.

Which one of these logos you like most?

Which are your favourite 3 logos ?

Total Voters: 549

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There was no summer holidays for Marc, last year. There was no beach to play on, and no pool or sea to swim in.  In fact, it had been a very different summer from what he and his family had ever imagined. Marc is an 11 year old brave little man with beautiful blue eyes. Our friends at Ilusiones /Make-A-Wish® Spain met him at the hospital where he undergoes his treatment.  Marc was very silent, he stared but he did not say a word.  He had just come out of his doctor’s appointment and he was not very happy about the news he had just heard. It was the perfect moment to break the ice and make him believe in a wish and have renewed hopes for the future. 

Between laughing and joking, the volunteers of Ilusiones got to know Marc better and finally found out about his love for animals and specially his passion for dolphins. When his doctor spoke to Marc about our friends at Ilusiones, he knew that they were going to help him make his wish of swimming with dolphins come true. He also knew that he had to work really hard on his rehabilitation, but he was going to make the effort. And so, day after day he became stronger and when his physiotherapist informed us of his great improvement, we all got to work to make Marc’s wish come true.   

Finally, last November Marc got on the plane that would bring him from Barcelona to Tenerife. The big day had arrived. He was very nervous as he had never been on a plane before, but somehow he managed to calm down, as he did not want to miss a thing. He knew there were so many things to do and he did not want to miss a thing. When he arrived to HOTEL BITACORA , he was welcomed like a VIP. We all waited there to share his dream. The implication, compromise and personal dedication of the staff at Hotel Bitacora to make Marc’s wish had been extraordinary. A small example was the custom made decoration of the room he shared with his family. Two massive dolphin shaped ballons presided the room, which was full of little presents such as photographs, writing pads, and exclusive custom made presents. 



For a few days, Marc and his family were capable of living the future, of breaking the hard routines at the hospital that he has undergone for a long time. After his life changing swim with the dolphins,  they went back home completely happy and satisfied after making Marc’s  wish come true.

For a few years, Spring Hoteles have sponsored Fundacion Ilusiones and has had the privilege of sharing the wishes of these little fighters.   Ilusiones /Make-A-Wish® Spain is a non-profit organization founded in 1999, with the mission of giving hope and strength to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The foundations mission reflects the life-changing impact that the wish granting has on children through experiences of happiness, strength and hope. Children of immense strength, that fight every day for their lives, and that deserve whatever dedication and effort on behalf of the Foundations to make their wishes come true.

The benefits of this global action are, in every case, very significative. We all have had in our life an intense dream and we all know the beneficial effect that this positive emotion produces on the essential values in life such us compromise, perseverance, bravery and resilience. A wish experience is a source of inspiration for children undergoing medical treatments, and a positive force helps them overcome their obstacles. A wish experience is often more that a dream come true: It’s the catalysts that rekindles their belief in themselves and the promise of their future. It’s an incredible experience that enriches not just the lives of the children and their families, but often an entire community.

Thank you Marc for being so brave and such an inspiration to all of us.  We do hope that we can see you very soon.!!!

If you have not been one of the lucky 2000 guests, that chose to spend New Year’s Eve in one of our hotels, we are going to show you a small selection of  photographs of our Buffet decorations,  hoping that you decide to spend next Year’s Eve with us!!!

The first two photographs belong to the Buffet at Hotel Bitacora, and are two beautiful ice sculptures in three colours. The ice swans were in the good company of huge carved pumpkin,  in the shape of a snake.

We could also find a wide variety of very special dishes made for this ocassion, such as this impressive tray of lobster!!.

Below, in the Buffet of Hotel Vulcano,  our chefs surprised us with a carved watermelon in the shape of a flower, surrounded by a bouquet of fresh flowers and other fruits.

At the entrance of the Buffet, we find a “cascade” of king prawns surrounded by trays of smoked salmon, lobster and other delicious sea foods.

And here is a smiling ”family photo” of the Restaurant and Kicthen teams of Hotel Vulcano, that were on duty on that night.

 This funny snail welcomed all our guests at the entrance of the Buffet of the Arona Gran Hotel.

This was the impressive salad Buffet that was prepared for this occasion.

A just a “small” representation of the Kitchen team at the Arona Gran Hotel, who is wishing you a Happy New Year!!! 

Please let us know if you ever spent Christmas or New Year with us. We’d love to hear from you!!!!