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Tenerife Carnival 2013

by Miss Costa on 5 February, 2013

Tenerife Carnival 2013

Tenerife Carnival 2013

Bollywood? Noooooo TENERIFE!!

Tenerife carnival 2013, the most famous carnival in Europe has already started, but the bestest is yet to come. These are the dates you have to keep in mind to enjoy from the very first moment till the last Tenerife carnival 2013!

Carnival Queen Election on February the 6th  is as always one of the most expected shows in the island. At 21.30h , at Recinto Ferial in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, fourteen ladies with fascinating dresses, colourful and complicated, absolute secrets that involve lots of  work during months. At the end, there can be only ONE Carnival Queen.. and  we are dying to see the dresses.

 

The Carnival  opening parade in on February the 8th is just the prelude of the party in the street , where also carnival groups , DJs and band perform live  in several stages arround Santa Cruz  till February the 16th.

Another important date is on February the 13th, The Burrial of the Sardine, with a parade through the followinig streets:

  • Calle Juan Pablo II
  • Mendez Núñez,
  • Calle del Pilar,
  • Calle Villalba Hervás,
  • Calle La Marina,
  • Alameda Duque Santa Elena

Carnaval de Tenerife 2013 with family – Day time Carnival

Day time Carnival  will be double this year . On February 10th and 16th, there’s no need to wait till late at night to wear a costume, as families and children  can have a day time Carnival .

Enjoy!

 

Responsible Tourism in Tenerife – Obtaining EMAS

by Miss Costa on 15 January, 2013

At  GF Hoteles   we are very proud and happy of our efforts to support our valuable environment, that’s why we have worked hard with all the members of our staff to get the EMAS , the international Eco management and Audit Scheme that confirms the commitment of GF Hoteles to improve our environmental performance continously .

 

In order to get the EMAS any organization  must meet the EU legal Requirements that have been formarly verified.

 

Hotel Fanabe, Costa Adeje Gran Hotel and Hotel Isabel  Quality Management and Environmental Policy:

 

The following principles are assumed by  our Hotels in Tenerife :

  • Management is responsable of implementation  and improvement of quality management  processes and eco management, providing the resources needed for the right development and permanent improvement.
  • Quality and eco management requirements eco management aspects and legal information will be completely explained to providers an cooperators.
  • Sustainable use of natural resources, working permanently to avoid pollution and save energy.
  • Development and implementation good practices in all the activities at our hotels in Costa Adeje   . also work for environmental awareness with employees through specialized training and also the society through our  Hotels  activities.
  • Guests’ needs and expectations are the main guideline to set up the  highest quality products and services based on a documentary system  to consider and quantify , as far as possible,  our guests’ satisfaction.
  • Final quality in products and services for guests’ as well as the evironmental impact of  GF Hoteles activities are the result  of planned actions  to prevent, identify, correct and improve permanently.
  • The implementation  of this policy  demands the assimilation and cooperation of GF Hoteles  team . Our Hotels management considers team quality and eco management   motivation and training as a priority .
  • Reaffirm the commitment of obeying the legal requirements related to quality and eco management.

 

2012 best moments at GF Hoteles and our wishes for 2013

December 31, 2012

Tweetvaso link 2013 is ending….what a year! It’s been a permanent non stop during 365 days during we have had to learn, to think, to thank….and it’s nearly over. 2012 was welcomed as a challenge the same way we’ll welcome 2013 between bells, grapes, drinks in our hands and wishes in our hearts. In 2012 we have been supportive at GF Hoteles Probably we [...]

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Christmas 2012 in Tenerife

December 19, 2012

Tweetvaso link Christmas day is just arround the corner.Time to meet family and friends, time to spend a little while with our loved ones and time to miss those that will not join us for one reason or another. Between longing and happiness, Christmas 2012 is getting closer. Business meetings, parties with workmates or friends from childhood. Christmas is a [...]

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How to get to Mount Teide National Park from Costa Adeje by bus

December 9, 2012

Tweetvaso link Visiting Mount Teide National Park is more than a “must” if you come to Tenerife. There are plenty of reasons but the best is just to get there and you’ll find out why the place it’s a “must”. You won’t regret it, trust me. Many people do not want to drive or get a guided excursion, [...]

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Your wedding in Adeje

December 5, 2012

Tweetvaso link So no weddings due to credit crunch? Wrong! People still getting married, and even more than that. Your wedding in Adeje will be more than wow. Let me tell you a secret. We are  special moments specialists. Maybe crowded weddings are not as usual as in the past, but fogetting about getting married… No way! [...]

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Solar eclipse 2012

November 13, 2012

Tweetvaso link Today, November 13th 2012 a Total solar eclipse will take place. In Spain it could be observed partially. According to NASA: ” A total solar eclipse is very rare because all parts of this puzzle must line up correctly in order for it to occur. The moon must be in its new phase [...]

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COSTA ADEJE GRAN HOTEL – VIRTUAL TOUR

November 12, 2012

Tweetvaso link Technology surprises and offers the chance to add value in the most unexpected ways. Geolocalization is becoming an area to pay special atention. Who knew for a hotel being in a map could be that useful? It is more important and relevant that what you might think. The evolution of digital maps thanks [...]

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Tenerife in a minute

October 26, 2012

Tweetvaso link No doubt, TENERIFE. Tenerife is the destination. The one and only. YOUR destination….and it’s waiting for you. So, you don’t know why? No worries, we’ll explain it. You have no much time you said. It’s all right , this won’t take long, we promise. You know what, you’ve just given yourself a reason to [...]

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Meeting Craig family at Tenerife Hotel Isabel

October 21, 2012

Tweetvaso link The magic of social network gives us wonderful moments that can start with an unexpected tweet, as it was on this occasion. On twitter three members of Craig’s family contacted with  Hotel Isabel who were in their countdown to stay with us for a week. Megan and Stuart mainly, were talking to the [...]

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