The Tourist Minister of Gran Canaria, Roberto Moreno, has been working on an action plan to revive tourism on the island. He wants Europeans to be part of his action plan for next summer and wants to put the internet to work in an effort to help his cause.

More flights will be coming into Gran Canaria in the summer of 2009, especially from Nordic countries; specifically from Iceland, Sweden and Finland. The aim of Gran Canaria is to become the preferred destination for Scandinavian tourists, in winter as well as summer. It was also stressed that the German market as well as those in Prague and Czechoslovakia were extremely important. At a press conference yesterday, it was announced that there would be closer working relations, workshops and presence at world tourism events togther with contracts with European Public Relation Companies.

Gran Canaria now has a tourist newsletter, which is available in six languages:there is also a presence on Youtube and on the photographic sharing site Flickr, as well as on Facebook. It is hoped that a greater presence on the Internet will increase awareness of the Island around the world.

QTravel Magazine has given its

Gran Canaria offers some of the best scuba diving available in Europe, and whether you want to try diving for the very first time, you are a certified diver, or just want a relaxing snorkel in the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands has something to offer everyone.

The Ocean is famed for having superb visibility and full of marine life. All the diving and snorkelling sites are within easy access from the beach or just a short boat ride away.

Diving in Gran Canaria can offer underwater adventurers sights such as shipwrecks that can be visited by all levels of diver, as well as marine life including rays, octopus, cuttlefish, angel shark, barracuda, moray eels, and, sometimes, even turtles.

Dive! Gran Canaria is managed by an experienced PADI Master Instructor and offers a wide range of courses from PADI Discover Diving program for absolute beginners, to Instructor level courses. They can also offer courses for children which takes place in very shallow water, and they get a certificate!

Dive Canaria are celebrating the opening of their new Dive Centre on Monday, June 1st, for more details click here.

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The Canarian Weekly Newspaper in Tenerife, has teamed up with Robot Unisex Hair salon to offer two lucky ladies the chance of a revamp.

If you think you need a confidence boost and would like the chance to win a haircut, colour and restyle, a full set of acrylic nails, a make-up and beauty treatment, then all you have to do write between 150-200 words on why you think you deserve to win the prize, include your full name, contact details and a recent full length photograph and email it to info@canarianweekly.com or drop it into their offices in Las Chafiras or at Robot Salon in Los Cristianos.

Extra prizes also include the opportunity to wear gorgeous clothes and shoes supplied by Blazers Boutique and Paris Glamour, a bottle of Champagne, Chocolates and flowers as well as a gorgeous Crystal Cube from Clover Crystals as a memento of your day.

You can then round the whole day off with meal and drinks for two at Magic Restaurant in Las Americas.

The cut off day is 5pm Tuesday 21st April and all winners will be notified by telephone.

Terms and conitions apply please go to www.canarianweekly.com for details

Mirador de las Dunas is a brand new residential complex in Corralejo in Fuerteventura, that is now completed and ready for occupancy.

The Horizon Property Group have negotiated special discount prices with the developers on a selection of three bed townhouses on this fabulous resort.

The developer has allowed a discount on the properties of 15% which drops the selling price from

Pack 4 Tenerife, is a must for anyone who is coming to Tenerife for a holiday and wants to be “in the know” before they get there.

Pack 4 Tenerife is a glossy A5 magazine that comes with a discount card for you to save money while you are in Tenerife. It is valid in all of the best bars and hang-outs in Las Americas and discounts range from

Visiting an Irish bar while you are on holiday is a must these days and well worth a visit is McCarthys Irish Bar in Corralejo, Fuerteventura.

Now completely refurbished, it is the oldest bar in the town and has managed to retain its original stone and wood features, making truly a home from home.

They feature Irish staff and owners and feature live entertainment every night as well as traditional Irish Music nights – they welcome all travelling musicians, together with all major sporting fixtures shown, there is definitely something for everyone.

Private Parties and functions can be booked in their private room, The Old Oak. With seating available for up to 60 which is available for Birthdays, Hen & Stag nights and Weddings. The Old Oak has a fully stocked bar and air conditioning and includes your own personal bar staff for your evening, ensuring you have a night to remember.

They will make sure that your visit will be a warm, welcoming and fun experience while on holiday.

For more information Tel: 00 34 680 721 419 or email: mccarthysirishbar@gmail.com, or click here to visit their website

Missing British Television seems to be one of the biggest problems for expats in Tenerife, life without Eastenders or Coronation Street just isn’t worth living, or so it would seem! Satellite Television is available across the Canary islands, but it can be very expensive.

However salvation is here for those of you who have problems getting your soap fix, in the shape of GoSat TV Systems. All you need is an existing ADSL line and a one metre satellite dish and you can get all your television requirements.

At GoSat TV Systems you pay 199

Snagging is the the process of inspecting a newly finished property and checking that everything is as it should be in your brand new home.

Snagging Overseas has provided property inspections for more than 5 years for both the national and international market. They have the only property inspection team within the estate agency world who have experience in snagging properties as diverse as apartments to villas to golf courses, working closely with lawyers and developers.

Snagging Overseas can inspect properties in Spain, Portugal and the Cape Verde Islands with bilingual inspectors bridging any language barriers. All reports are prepared in the local language and in English so there can be no misunderstandings over what really needs doing.

Snagging Overseas and Horizon Property Group are now working together on the new development of Vila Verde ensuring your peace of mind before and after completion.

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Tenerifewomen.com is a brand new website aimed at what women want and need in Tenerife.

In Tenerife, like anywhere in the world, you will want to know where to find what you are looking for be it a decent hairdresser, manicurist to visit you at home or where the best places to shop can be found. Tenerife Women aims is to provide you with the best online source for the services you need.

They have a forum so you can swap information or have a good old gossip, a blog and their own facebook page.

So if you need information about health and Beauty, fitness or even need an handyman, Tenerife Women is the place to look.