subject: Tenerife - Great For Family Holidays - Now Good For Luxury Too [print this page] A top destination for family holidays, somewhere that's cheap and cheerful, and an island where if you want to go drinking all night you'd feel at home.
All these descriptions could accurately describe a few holiday destinations when you look at a map of Europe, and one of the destinations many people might name would be Tenerife.
But while some of the stereotypes might still apply to Tenerife, it is possible to go upmarket and have a luxury holiday that would be on a level associated with more glamourous locations such as Monaco and the French Riveria.
When you look at a map of Tenerife it shows there are two airports, and most airlines include the island in their schedules, often year round due to the good weather it's well known for, and it's the accommodation that is going to cost more than the flights which are available via many regional airports in Europe.
One purpose built luxury resort is the Abama, and a clue as to how good it is could be that it's run by the Ritz-Carlton Group, who also have hotels in Barcelona and Berlin, while in North America they have luxury hotels in Dallas, New York and Florida, and for those who like skiing in Lake Tahoe.
The Abama in Tenerife has its own 18 hole golf course, a tennis academy, one of the best spa facilities in Europe and other amenities associated with a luxury resort, and a private beach. When you look at a map of Tenerife the best airport to book flights for is the South, as it's less than half an hour transfer time.
Luxury doesn't come cheap and often there aren't late deals available as it's popular. Expect to pay between 2,000 and 3,000 Euros for a week for two adults and a child, depending on the room type you book. The winter months are a good time to visit as the island has a great climate, and getting away from the ice and snow at home will allow you to appreciate the resort even more!
Guests who have stayed there recently have commented in their reviews that the gardens are well kept and that the children's play areas are very good. There's a Michelin Star restaurant that gets rave reviews and the other dining facilities win praise too, with the location and beach getting top marks - the Abama is promoted as luxury and their guests seem happy with that description.
Meanwhile, for those who prefer a smaller hotel, again looking at a map of Tenerife it's in the south of the island, the Hotel Arona Gran in Los Cristianos is recommended for a luxury holiday, with the hotel which is in Los Cristianos having sea views.
One of the best things about the Arona is the staff - polite, efficient, knowledgable about the local area and friendly without being overbearing - and that can make the difference between a good holiday and a great one. But it doesn't necessarily add up to luxury. Overall previous guests have been impressed and it compares well with hotels in other destinations.
Luxury hotels and resorts are different from other hotels, no matter how good they are, because if they were truly of the luxury standard most people expect when booking that standard, they would market themselves as such and be able to charge the prices that set them apart when it comes to booking a holiday and comparing the costs.
Tenerife is presenting a different image and does have luxury, but with a few noticeable exceptions they're few and far between at the moment, and some more options will improve her image further.
by: Henry Ashworth
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