Tenerife Handyman

So you’ve bought a property in Tenerife. You have moved in. You are sorted???? But maybe the paint colour isn’t your choice. Perhaps the tiling needs some attention. Or you may want to go mad and completely refurbish everything.

The problems often start with trying to find someone who is honest, reliable and who won’t rip you off. Joman, as he is affectionately called, has being doing refurbishments on the Island for 18 years and you will not find a nicer man. Although his Newcastle accent causes may drive you nuts!

Joman specialises in repairs and maintenance, plumbing, tiling, bathrooms, plastering, painting and refurbishments. The best news is that he doesn’t charge a call out fee!

Literally for Joman, no job is too big or too small, he will consider anything and will come and give you quote at your convenience.

Give him a call on 0034 686 602 871 or email him at anagram51@hotmail.com.

Real Tenerife Island Drives

Whether you are a resident or a holiday maker, driving on the Island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands without this spectacular guide, is just asking to miss out on the very best that the Island has to offer. Real Tenerife Island Drives is about showing that Tenerife has much more to offer than just the beaches, you can also find beauty, culture and tradition set in landscapes that varies from lava strewn crater, through pine forests and vine covered terraces to coastal banana plantations, rocky shores and fine sand, palm tree lined beaches.

Add culture where fiestas are as important as work and you’ll find fireworks, traditional costumes and an atmosphere of fun and celebration somewhere on the island just about every week of the year.

Having ‘Island Drives’ is like having your own personal tour guide in the car with you because ‘Island Drives’ has been written by people who actually live in Tenerife and have spent years as travel writers exploring, they have used their knowledge to design a series of road journeys that take you off the standard tourist trail and into the heart of Tenerife to experience its dramatic scenery, historic towns and prettiest hamlets.

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To buy your copy of ‘Island Drives’ send a note of your name and full postal address enclosing a cheque for

Malcolm Dobson

Malcolm Dobson is an Accredited Member of the Hypnotherapy Society UK, The British Thought Field Therapy Association and registered with The British Complimentary Medicine Association. His clinic, Tenerife Hynotherapy, is based in Golf del Sur, Tenerife, Canary Islands.

He runs a well established clinic that welcome English-speaking residents and visitors. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and comfortable, but always professional.

The clinic specialises in Hypnotherapy which can provide quick and effective help for children and adults with emotional and psychological issues. Hypnotherapy involves addressing the subconscious mind while a person is in a relaxed state, and this is why it can be so quick and easy to change habits of a lifetime in just a few sessions.

Malcolms aim is to help clients change their lives for the better, whether they are coming for basic counselling and guidance to solve relationship problems, or to stop smoking, lose weight, overcome panic attacks, or social phobias.

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To make an appointment for a free consultation, telephone 0034 922 729 687 or you can Email him at tenerifehypnotherapy@gmail.com.

The clinic is open from 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday. By appointment only.

Winter Gardens
Tenerife Hypnotherapy Clinic
Avda. del Atlantica. Golf del Sur
s/n El Guincho
38639 San Miguel de Abona
Tenerife, Canary Islands

Ryanair 1 million seats giveaway

Ryanair has gone bananas.It’s official! The company is offering cheap flights to Fuerteventura and Tenerife in the Canary Islands from 26.75 if you travel during December and January. They have 1 million seats to just about give away from London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Bristol as well as many others.

For those of you looking to escape the cold in the U.K. what could be more tempting than Christmas in the Canaries? Especially as it will cost you less than the cost of your Christmas dinner back home!!

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Cape Verde Property Easyownership

Buying off plan in the right emerging market provides “locked in capital growth” and excellent rental returns in the future. As the demand for tourism is increasing in Cape Verde NOW is the time to invest.

The developer of Dunas Beach Resort and Tortuga Beach Resort would like to help you, to invest in this growing market with “Guaranteed easyownership” payment options, two of which, if you have your own funds available the developer will compensate you, for any interest that you would lose on using these funds. If you don’t have funds available the developer will cover interest payments on a loan.

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Freebird Sailing was first launched in 1994 and the first luxury catamaran company to offer cruises to see whales and dolphins just off the coast . Its aim was to provide a unique experience, not just an excursion.

The Freebird company is recognised for providing a first-class service, having received many accreditation’s and awards. The company has expanding to become the largest catamaran service in the Canary Islands with over 1.2 million happy passengers.

They offer many variations of cruises and there is one to suit everybody, from Family Cruises, Youth Cruises and Sunset Cruises. Or you can push the boat out and enjoy V.I.P. Sailing. For those of you without sea legs, you can even Party in the Port!

Firstly you will be collected from your resort and then taken to the Marina in Puerto Colon, Tenerife. Cruise time length range from 3 5 hours and Freebird Sailing will make every effort to make sure you see whales and Dolphins to your hearts content. You will be given the opportunity to photograph these magnificent creatures, then the cruise will stop at a secluded bay where you can take a swim or just take in the rays on deck. Wine, beer and soft drinks and snacks will be served throughout your day.

Prices are reasonable and range from

November the 10th is Refugees United day, where it is hoped that all bloggers will post an item that concerns the state of refugees in the world today. Here in the canaries, you may well have heard that refugees dying in attempts to cross over into the Canary Islands is a problem that is growing, not lessening despte efforts by the Spanish Government to educate them otherwise.

Click here to find out more about what the British Red Cross is trying to do.

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Whether you are a tourist visiting Tenerife , in the Canary Islands for the first time, a regular visitor or an expat, you will always be on the look out for something a bit different to experience while you are here. Showtime……The Sound Of Musicals is fast becoming one of the most popular nights out in Tenerife.

The new show contains the best highlights from all their previous shows, such as Chicago, Cabaret, and of course Yodel Idol. However, they have added a new edge to them with bags of new surprises! All included alongside your meals and drinks and transport to if required. What more could you ask for?

You can’t beat the intimate atmosphere of a live performance, and all numbers are sung completely live from musicals such as: Phantom of the Opera, Riverdance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat and Moulin Rouge to name just a few not forgetting, obviously, The Sound of Music

The Sound Of Musicals is an experience that will stay with you forever, so why night go along and celebrate the best night of your holiday, your birthday, or your anniversary, and find out what great surprises the newest show in Tenerife has in store for you.

Don’t miss THE show of the year!

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Palm View Resort on Boa Vista, Cape Verde has announced the upgrading of the Palm View Resort, incorporating a new 18 hole Championship Golf Course together with a 150 berth Marina and a secluded beach exclusively for Palm View

They have been working closely with the Cape Verdian Government, who fully support and endorse the 2.2 billion euro development. In recognition of this multi billion euro investment in the islands, the Government have ceded further government owned land to allow for massive improvements as well as ensuring no prolonged delays.

To Facilitate the additional world-class facilities already in place, the site is being moved to the prime location of Curral Velho in proximity to Santa Monica beach, which was been voted by the Daily Telegraph as one of the best beaches in the world. The new location is accessible by a new coastal road currently under construction and is due to be completed to coincide with the completion of Phase 1 of the Palm View Resort.

This sublime location now allows them to bring in along with their existing designer names Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, a list of other world leading brands such as Ferrari, Versace, Sotherbys, Asprey of London, Calloway Golf subject to contract , as well as exclusive amenities such as Private Jet Hire and Private yacht hire which will raise the standard and quality even higher on this unique and exclusive resort on the Island of Boa Vista. They are confident that this will add further solid capital uplift to future property values to the benefit of all clients.

The developer believes that with the new enhanced location together with all the top brand retail and designer names and added amenities, they can achieve their goal of developing one of the worlds most exclusive resorts. You can be assured that all parties involved are working to accelerate the delivery of the resort. Assurances form the Government have been received that everything will be in place enabling construction to start before the end of year 2008.

We are confident that all clients will benefit immensely form these enhancements in such a prime location. We look forward to keeping you up to date on progress.

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