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During December 8th, 2006, I visited Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava, both at the isle of Tenerife which is part of the Canary Islands.

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During December the 9th, 2006, I visited Puerto de la Cruz, the second town of the isle of Tenerife, Canary Islands

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::3750 Location: This comfortable beach hotel enjoys a peaceful, rural location in the district of El Durazuo. The public transport network (a bus stop and a hotel bus service) is around 10 minutes from the hotel and can be reached by car or on foot. The immediate vicinity (around 10 minutes away) offers a vast array of shopping facilities as well as numerous restaurants, various bars, cafés and many other entertainment facilities. The wonderful beach by the turquoise-blue sea is just 2 km away whilst it is slightly further to Puerto de la Cruz, around 3 km away. Facilities: This tastefully designed hotel comprises a total of 248 rooms spread over 5 floors. It is fully air-conditioned and offers its guests a lobby area with 24-hour reception service. The hotel also has its own café, newspaper stand, shop, souvenir shop, bar, TV room, hairdressing salon and an air-conditioned restaurant with a dining room and non-smoking area. Additionally, laundry services are offered as well as a playground, a car park and a garage. Furthermore, the hotel also owns its own charming 15,000 m² garden, where guests are invited to while away the hours. Rooms: The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, TV, hi-fi stereo, an Internet connection, a minibar/ fridge, a hire safe, centrally controlled air conditioning and heating. Sports/Entertainment: In the large sup-tropical garden, guests will find shading trees, a pretty swimming pool area with a Jacuzzi, a sun terrace (bathing towel service at no added cost), a separated nudist area in the garden, various sun loungers and parasols as well as a poolside snack bar (open throughout the day) with an inviting seating terrace. Furthermore, there is an indoor pool, a sauna and a small well-tended spa area. In the spa centre Aqua playa, guests have free entry (Monday to Friday). The offers include a range of spa therapies including the popular anti-stress programme, a relax therapy, various beauty treatments and massages (one adult per week free), manicures, pedicures, Turkish baths and much more (all for an added fee). Sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to play a game of water polo, tennis, table tennis, billiards/ snooker (for an added fee), minigolf as well as use the gym. In addition, aerobics and archery round off the offerings. The nearest golf course is around 1 km away and offers golf enthusiasts a great opportunity to relax. A seasonal entertainment programme for adults rounds off the offerings. Meals: Breakfast may be selected from a buffet service.

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::3647 Location: This hotel is situated directly on the impressive cliffed coastline, overlooking the sea. Playa Jardin Beach lies just 10 minutes walk away and the centre of Puerto de la Cruz is some 3 km away and can easily be reached by the regular hotel bus service (no service available on Sundays and public holidays). Facilities: Comprising 17 storeys with a total of 75 single rooms, 175 double rooms, 2 suites and several apartments and studios, this hotel features a wide range of facilities including a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk and 4 lifts. In addition, there are shops, cosy lounges, a hairdresser's salon, a piano bar, a nightclub with live music, 3 air-conditioned restaurants (main restaurant with views out over the sea, à la carte restaurant with a beautiful terrace and a restaurant offering Canary Island and international cuisine) available to guests. Furthermore, business guests can take advantage of the conference room and public Internet terminal and parking facilities are on offer to those arriving by car in the car park or garage (fees apply for the latter). There is a playground and kids' club (4 to 12 year olds) for younger guests and room and laundry services round off the hotel's offerings. Rooms: The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV with music channels, Internet access, a minibar/ fridge, a sitting area, carpeting, air conditioning, central heating, a balcony or terrace and a hire safe. The family rooms (50 m²) are suitable for 3 to 4 persons and come with an additional lounge/ bedroom (no seaward view). The suites are similarly equipped and have a further living room. Sports/Entertainment: In the sprawling, 35,000 m² gardens that features a screened nudist sunbathing area are 2 swimming pools (one of which is heated during the winter) with children's pools, a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use and 2 pool/ snack bars. Furthermore, there is for an additional fee, a sauna, a massage service and an extensive spa and beauty programme in the health centre that can be taken advantage of. Sports enthusiasts are offered aerobics, table tennis, multi-purpose sports pitches, a jogging track, yoga, archery, football, footpaths, shuffleboard, air rifle shooting, pedalo hire, darts, volleyball, bocce. On payment of additional fees, it is possible to go diving, play tennis (2 sand courts and 1 hard court), billiards or minigolf or to make use of the in-house gym. The seasonal entertainment programme offers live music, dance nights and shows several nights a week and provides some variation for guests. The nearest golf course is approximately 3 km away. Meals: Guests may select their breakfast and evening meals from ample buffets; lunch and dinner may be chosen from a menu. Finally, guests have the opportunity to book a half-board stay. Payment: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::3759 Location: This charming hotel is centrally situated in the tourist centre of Puerto de la Cruz, just 2 km from the nearest sandy beach. The hotel is surrounded by 16,000 m² Taoro Park, lies opposite the Gran Casino and close to a multitude of shopping areas with shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants. On workdays, there is a hotel minibus service that runs to the town centre. Facilities: This hotel was built in 1968, renovated in 1996 and comprises a total of 10 single rooms and 250 double rooms spread over 5 floors. Facilities include a 24 -hour reception desk, 4 lifts, a lounge and Internet access as well as a cosy bar, a small supermarket and an air-conditioned restaurant with a non-smoking area. A laundry service is on offer. Rooms: The modern rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a fridge, a hire safe and a furnished balcony or terrace. Sports/Entertainment: A swimming pool is to be found in the outdoor complex and there is also a sauna, a solarium and table tennis tables. Meals: Guests may serve themselves from the breakfast buffet.

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::6892 Location: This comfortable beach hotel enjoys a location directly in the tourist centre of the town, within 200 m of an abundance of shops as well as countless restaurants, bars, pubs and links to the public transport network. Just 1.5 km away is the town centre with its saltwater swimming pools as well as its inviting sandy beach and the turquoise-blue sea. Puerto de la Cruz is approximately 2 km away. Facilities: Renovated in 2006, the hotel offers a garden as well as a total of 225 rooms spread over 9 floors of which 203 are doubles and 7 are suites. Facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk and lifts. There is also a bar, a TV room and an air-conditioned restaurant with highchairs for infants, a public Internet terminal (additional fee) and a laundry service. Rooms: The comfortable, air conditioned rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a minibar, a hire safe and a balcony or terrace. Sports/Entertainment: Various facilities are available to guests including a swimming pool, with a snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. In the winter, guests are also offered use of a heated indoor pool. Sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to play table tennis, minigolf or tennis (hard court with floodlighting and for an additional fee). The nearest golf course is just 25 km from the hotel and can easily be reached by car and there is a seasonal entertainment programme for adults to round off the hotel's offerings. A health spa is available in the sister hotel Bonanza Palace for an added fee. Meals: Individual buffets are on offer in the mornings and evenings. Special dietary needs as well as individual-specific meals may be provided. It is also possible to book a full-board stay. Guests are also able to take advantage of the offers at Bonanza Palace and Canaife Palace. Payment: Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment. Misc.: All-inclusive guests must wear an identification arm-band and only use the all-inclusive service of the Interpalace Hotel. A shuttle bus runs from the hotel to the centre of Puerto de la Cruz (weekdays only).

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::15731 Location: This attractive hotel is situated in the leisure centre of Puerto de la Cruz, just a few minutes walk (approximately 800 m) from the nearest beach. San Telmo and Lago Martianez saltwater swimming pool as well as the picturesque old town of Puerto de la Cruz offering countless shopping venues, cafés, bars and restaurants are all to be found just 800 m away. Convenient public transport links may be found directly in front of the hotel. Facilities: The hotel was built in 1968, renovated in 1997 and comprises a 5 storey building with a total of 168 rooms of which 5 are singles and 163 are doubles. The hotel offers access to a 1,400 m² garden and facilities include a reception desk with 2 lifts, a bar, a pub, a TV room and an air-conditioned restaurant with a non-smoking area. Internet access is also available and guests may park their cars either in the hotel car park, or in the garage. A laundry service rounds off the offerings. Rooms: The welcoming rooms come with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, air conditioning, central heating, a hire safe and a furnished balcony. Sports/Entertainment: Guests may make use of the hotel's pool, sun loungers and parasols that have been laid out for use on the sun terrace. It is also possible to play a round of tennis (additional fee) and billiards. The hotel also offers an entertainment programme for further variation for guests. The nearest golf course lies about 2 km away. Meals: Guests may select their breakfast, lunch and evening meal from an ample buffet.

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::3715 Location: This attractive beach hotel lies in peaceful and scenic surroundings on a bank of Taoro Park, where a phenomenal view of Puerto de la Cruz and the coast can be enjoyed. Right behind the hotel, guests will see the picturesque village of Orotava and the peak of Teide. The historical centre of Puerto de la Cruz, with a range of shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs, is located around 1 kilometre away. During the week there is a hotel shuttle service for guests. The sea is just 900 m away and the pretty town of Santa Cruz, which is worth a daytrip, is around 37 km from the hotel (roughly a 25-minute drive). In addition, Tenerife airport is around 25km away from the hotel. Facilities: Renovated in 2002, this hotel is spread over 6 floors and comprises 182 rooms of which 4 are suites. The pleasant and air-conditioned lobby includes a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a lift, a currency exchange desk, a hairdresser and a health centre. Culinary options include a cocktail bar and an air-conditioned restaurant with a non-smoking area. Further facilities include a conference room for meetings and conventions. A public Internet terminal is available and evenings may be spent in the reading and games room or in the casino. Laundry and medical services are also offered to hotel guests. The hotel features a 10,000-m² garden with a playground for younger guests. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park. Rooms: The tastefully decorated rooms come with a bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer, a double bed, a seating area, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a hire safe and a minibar/fridge. Internet access is also available as well as air conditioning and central heating. Each room also features either a balcony or terrace. Sports/Entertainment: In the outdoor complex guests will find 2 swimming pools, a heated pool, children's pools and a snack bar. Sun loungers and parasols have been laid out ready for use by hotel guests on the sun terrace. Guests are able to relax in the sauna or enjoy one of the many massage opportunities. Sports options include table tennis, tennis, archery, bocce or billiards/snooker. An entertainment programme provides some variation for guests on a regular basis with music, shows, folklore and dancing. Meals: Guests may select their breakfast and evening meals from buffet selections. Lunch and dinner may also be taken à la carte. Half-board stays may also be booked. Payment: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::3719 Location: The fabulous complex is quietly situated in the El Botánico quarter, in the La Paz district. The centre and seawater swimming pool can be reached in about ten minutes by taking a beautifully laid-out footpath (about 1.5 km away). An abundance of shops and entertainment venues are located in the immediate vicinity. The hotel is well situated for access to the public transport network with stops located directly in front of the hotel. The nearest beach is about 1.8 km away. Facilities: Built in 1979 and renovated in 1996, this complex comprises a total of 76 apartments spread over 5 floors. The building also includes a reception with 2 lifts. A bar, pub, Internet access (for an added fee) and a TV room as well as a restaurant are all to be found within the hotel for guests to use. Laundry facilities are available in the complex. Rooms: The stylish apartments/studios offer an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV (for an extra fee), a kitchenette with a fridge, a furnished balcony and a hire safe. Sports/Entertainment: The hotel also offers a freshwater pool, a sun terrace sun loungers and parasols. The nearest golf course is located 1 km away. Meals: Individual buffets are on offer in the mornings, midday and evenings.