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Why Tenerife?

Some people might have mixed feelings about Tenerife, but that's because they've never been, or it's a long time since their last visit.

But there's a whole host of reasons why I would recommend this idylic little Island in the Canaries for a holiday destination, as endorsed by many thousands EVERY YEAR!

A large part of the attraction is of course the weather in tenerife, it's just fantastic! But there is so much more to appreciate than just the climate.

Lasteresita Beach, a favorite spot for sun worshippers

However, one myth I would like to dispel straight away is that of "Blackpool with Sun!" not to say there's anything wrong with Blackpool of course, but it's a derogatory label sometimes given as if to poke fun, but I firmly believe one should experience it before passing judgement.

In contrast to this stereotypical view however, a Sunday Paper travel supplement recently stated that Tenerife is now "the chic place to go" and while it is much more of a family or couples holiday destination nowadays, The island really does cater for everyone, and that's part of the attraction, it is quite cosmopolitan in it's own little way.

Now you might be reading this and thinking "what qualifies this guy to comment", and the answer is none other than the 20 years I've been visiting the island.

As I also travel with my job I see a lot of great places, I'm also lucky enough to have had a couple of holidays a year over the past number of years, and whenever I go somewhere else, I just can't help comparing, and Tenerife always comes out on top, that's why I keep on coming back.

So, in my humble opionion, here are just a couple of reasons why you might consider visiting the Island.

• The weather in tenerife is just great, it is on the same latitude as Florida but you don't need to worry about Crocs or Hurricanes.
• This sub-tropical island lying just a couple of hundred miles from the West coast of Africa averages 20-25 degrees with a cooling breeze from the Atlantic.
• The contrast in Scenery. You'll be surprised at the spectacular scenery around the Island, from Mount Teide national Park to ocean vistas.
• Part of Spain - So it's still in Europe and has a colonial Spanish feel to it, especially in Santa Cruz for example, and the currency is Euros.
• Whilst it's still further than say the Costa's, it's only a 4 hours flight, which is fairly manageable I think, even with kids.
• Tax Free shopping! of course like all tourist hot-spots you get price inflation, but you can get massive savings and great shopping if you look around.
• The Golfing's spectacular, and the island has some of the best golfing in Europe.
• The People are very warm and friendly, and as they are geared up for tourism, their English is normally quite good.
• Expensive or cheap? you decide. You can get some great deals, but be as exclusive as you wish.
• Totally family friendly within all of the resorts I've been to.
• Loads of things to do including: scuba diving, safaris, golfing, sightseeing... oh yes lying in the sun too!
• On British time, so you don't need to change your watch
• The sunny weather in tenerife is all year round, so you can get a tan in the winter as well

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