We all know about BUPA, but how many of us realise that the the international divison operating in Spain and the Canary Islands is called Sanitas?

Santias was founded in 1954 and has over 50 years experience in the medical health sector. Boasting around one and a half million clients you can find over 420 clinics employing over 20,000 doctors within Spain .

Sanitas provides professional relationships with its patients and works alongside various divisions of medical care allowing customers a huge choice in treatments that are covered within their domain. Sanitas only provides medical insurance specifically aimed at foreigners who are living abroad.

Santias offer three different membership options, Basic, Classsic and Health Plan Complete all of which offer treatment to cover all possible requirements and budgets.

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After opening its first shop in 1980, a second in 1991 and a third in 1997, Marks and Spencer continue to bring a little bit of home to Gran Canaria with the opening of another store on the island in March 2007 in Vencindario. This area was chosen specifically because of the large numbers of expatriates living in the south of the island.

The new store will carry on the tradition of offering a full selection of underwear, ladies and gents clothing and, of course, their fabulous skin care ranges. They are due to launch a new range of skin care in the near future and already have a huge selection of bath and shower products.

But what about their famous food halls? Jorge Cantero teases us with a “Never say never” comment, so who knows, we can live in hope.

The store is situated behind the Atlantico shopping centre close to the GC1 in Vecindario so there is easy access off the motorway with an abundance of parking in the shopping centre car park or there is parking close to the store. Vecindario is the most cosmopolitan town in the area of Santa Lucia and close to the airport.

Address:
Taoro, 11 Esq Victor Jara
Vecindario
Marks and Spencers History

The success story continues and for those living or visiting Gran Canaria a little bit of home comes to the Canary Islands.

Exclusive 6* Inspection Trip

Horizon Property Group is delighted to offer an all inclusive Inspection Trip to Palm View Resort, Boa Vista, Cape Verde.

The Inspection trip is scheduled for the morning of Friday the 25th April 2008, arriving in Boa Vista at mid-day and will return at mid-afternoon on Sunday the 27th April 2008.

This is an inspection trip like no other. From the moment you take your seat on the exclusively chartered Boeing 757-200, you will be treated to the six star quality.

On the outward flight you will be treated to a superior champagne breakfast and will have time to relax and enjoy the flight to Boa Vista. There will be in-flight entertainment provided and light refreshments throughout the flight.

When you arrive in Boa Vista you will be greeted by Palm View Resort Representatives and you will enjoy a 10 minute commute to the Ventaclub, were you will be staying all inclusively for 2 nights.

Chilled champagne will await your arrival at the Ventaclub, where you will be given time to relax and unwind after your journey.

In the evening there will be a five course meal followed by a Palm View Resort conference which will be attended by government officials, solicitors, engineers and the Developer of Palm View Resort, who will be more than happy to answer any of your questions. Followed by entertainment provided especially for the Palm View Resort Clients.

On day two of the inspection trip you will be taken to view the ultimate location in Boa Vista, which is the picturesque plot for Palm View Resort approx 5mins away. While you take in the powder white sandy beaches and the azure blue waters, Palm View Representatives will be onsite to answer questions. There will be an opportunity to proceed with your current reservation/to make a reservation at this time. Clients will also have the option of signing contracts on site and receiving their exclusive Privilege Card.

Our aim is to ensure that all our clients experience the six star quality that will be exclusive to Palm View Resort purchasers. At Palm View Resort is not just about a six star resort but a six star lifestyle. So sit back and relax with some chilled champagne and watch the sun set as you avail of this fantastic investment.

For more information please email info@horizonpropertygroup.com or telephone cheap rate on 0871 284 0639 or (34) 922 798 113

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Set to be among the worlds most acclaimed resorts, the Palm View Resort “will redefine luxury”. Palm View is set on the beautiful unspoiled coast at the magnificent island of Boa Vista. Cape Verde is home to all year round sunshine and the most beautiful beaches in the world. One hour south of the Canary Islands and only 5 hours from the UK and Ireland Palm View is also accessible from most large European cities. Palm View will truly capture the essence of tranquility.

Price increase Structure for Palm View

Currently there is a launch price offering a 10% discount for 2 bedroom apartments and 5% discount for studio’s.
On the 14th of March 2008 the 5% & 10% discount price expires.
On the 25th of April 2008 there will be a price increase by 8%.
On the 3rd of November 2008 there will be a further price increase by 8% compound.
On the 2nd of February 2009 there will be a further price increase by 8% compound.

Financial Gains for early Buyers on Palm View

Taking an apartments listed at 200,000 Euros, with the 10% discount currently in place, the discounted price is now 180,000 Euros.
As outlined above the projected figures are as follows;

14th March: Price reverts back to listed price which is 200,000 Euros.

25th April: Price 8% increase, New listed price of 216,000 Euros.

3rd of November: Price increase 8% compound, New listed price of 233,280 Euros

2nd February 09: Price increase 8% compound, New listed price of 251,942 Euros

At present the current rate of appreciation in Cape Verde is between 17 and 20 % per annum.
If we take a Conservative figure of 15% per annum and with 18 months build time for The Palm View Resort, this gives an added 30% on to the value of the property on completion.

At the rates above, this will be an extra 60,000 Euros on to the value of your property.

Purchase price for early buyer: 180,000 Euros
Value of Property on completion: 311,942 Euros
Return on Investment: 131,942 Euros

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Gran Canaria is to host the 2008 Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) Travel Convention, it has been announced.

According to Abta, the Travel Convention 2008 will be held in the Maspalomas Conference Centre in Gran Canaria between October 7th 2008 and October 9th 2008.

“Gran Canaria is looking forward to hosting the Travel Convention in 2008 as we believe it is an excellent opportunity to present our destination to the best of the UK travel industry,” Roberto Moreno Diaz, president of the Gran Canaria tourism board stated.

He added that is was his hope the board would be impressed by the improvements made to the conference centre.

Gran Canaria is the third largest island of the Canary Islands which include Tenerife, Lanazarote and Fuerteventura.

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The Vila Jardine Do Oceano land, on the Island of Santiago, has now been cleared and is ready for development and the new site manager has arrived safely in Cape Verde and is ensuring everything is ready for the infrastructure and drainage systems etc.

Further building materials are leaving the port this week so everything looks set to speed ahead and the 1st villa is set to complete on schedule in April 2008.

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What better way to start the New Year than by saving up to an incredible 25% on the purchase of your dream property in Cape Verde.

The developers of Dunas Beach Resort and Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa have decided to start the New Year with a bang. Located beach front on Ponta Preta beach Sal, this is a superb investment.

If you reserve an apartment or Villa on either of these luxury resorts before the 31st January 2008 they will write off the final contract payment. This in real terms is a discount of up to 25% of the purchase price.

How can you save by reserving a property on this resort in January?

The answer is…..contact us now!!!!!!

To get the discount all you need to do is select a property that suits your needs, then you pay the reservation fee of either

Terry Ray presents flagship show Power FM Today. Since joining the company Terry has had a huge input in to all aspects of their output and the day to day operations at Power FM and Pure Gold Radio Networks.

Terry now not only presents his weekday and Sunday shows but also has various other responsibilities. A Man of many talents indeed!

So what is Terry Ray’s talent search ?
“We need some new presenters ! Some new talent ! It’s that simple , we need to find new talent here in Tenerife to broadcast to all seven Islands from our studio complex here in Mar Blanco ( Near Los Gigantes). After training, successful applicants will be broadcasting radio shows for our established presenters as they take their holidays , and then who knows what might happen if the right person comes along”!

Want to know more ?
For more details on how you could become a presenter on Power FM or Pure Gold please send an email to terry.ray@ powerfmradio.com

Also tell Terry a little about yourself. If you have already had any radio or microphone experience, singing, comparing, mc, etc. please include a short MP3 of your talent, no videos please.

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Tenerife Carnival 2008 is finally here!

The Opening Parade will be a gigantic multi-coloured snake, made up of tens of thousands of masks and dozens of musical groups, which pass along the principal streets for hours, showing the public lining the footpaths an explosion of ingenuity which is quickly converted to jubilation.

The floats, murgas, rondallas, comparsas, groups of familiar masks, people of all ages, including thousands of children, slowly march and dance through the city giving advanced notice of what is to come: the fast-paced revelry that takes over the population during the following days.

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Disney on Ice, the latest show from the world’s biggest dream factory, comes to Tenerife from 14-17 March 2008 at the Santiago Martan stadium in La Laguna. The Tenerife production firm Essencial Group is promoting the event in association with the Cabildo de Tenerife, the Canary Islands Government and La Laguna City Council.

There will be ten performances of the show, one of the most important ever to be staged in Tenerife. Tickets will cost between 15 and 26 euros and can be purchased from outlets like the Caja Directa de CajaCanarias bank and El Corte Ingles department store.

Information supplied by WebTenerifeuk.