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Situated on a 100,000 sq m estate Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque Resort is set in a luxury village setting bordering the sea on the idyllic island of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Overlooking Duque Beach in Costa Adeje in Southern Tenerife, the hotel complex is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. Surrounded by 6 hectares of magnificent tropical gardens this luxurious hotel complex blends harmoniously with its surroundings, preserving the deep warmth of the island’s volcanic origins and the peace of a welcoming paradise.

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Built on an old banana plantation and designed in a traditional Canarian colonial style, the Vincci Seleccion la Plantacion del Sur Hotel is located on the southern Costa Adeje of the sun-soaked island resort of Tenerife. Overlooking two of the best beaches in Tenerife, this colonial-style hotel has some of the best views of the island. Nestled in tropical gardens, La Plantacion is a member of the ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’ group and guarantes an unforgettable stay and excellent service.

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Far closer to Africa than to Spain, the sub-tropical Canary Islands are known for their budget sun and sand – although, as they are volcanic, the latter is often a rather uninviting shade of charcoal. Solutions have been found by importing golden sand from the Sahara 200 km away, and by building saltwater lidos. Nonetheless, the balmy year-round climate, cooled to a steadt 25-30º C by marine currents, has ensured that these seven islands have not only fabulously lush vegetation, including a sufeit of bananas, but also a constant flow visitors.

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La Laguna in short, is a city in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa. In Spanish ‘The Lagoon”, the city is third-most populous city of the archipelago and second-most populous city of the island. It was founded more than five centuries ago some time between 1496 and 1497 by Alonso Fernandez de Lugo. It was the main cultural centre and several teaching institutions were established like Canary Islands University.

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In the heart of Tenerife, the 18th century mansion at number 32, lovingly restored by the Carayon family, stands as the alluring Hotel San Roque today. The entire property is a work of art in itself, beautiful restored mansion and given a modern edge with arresting sculptures and a furniture collection by the likes of Mies van der Rohe.

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The Abama Golf and Spa Resort is a 160 hectare ‘finca’ tucked away in Guia de Isora, a tranquil and little known area of the island of Tenerife. Slightly to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, situated in the centre of the chain, between Gran Canaria, La Gomera and La Palma. An ideal place for holidaymakers, families and golfers.

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Hainan is China‘s Hawaii. It’s on the same latitude, with a highly developed agricultural economy, roads and infrastructure. It’s China’s smallest province, divided by a 1.5 km strait from Guangdong, and nestled between the Gulf of Tonkin and South China Sea. Like Hawaii it has the beaches, hills, forests, wildlife, and recreational roster. 

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This guest post has been written by Nick Ball, editor of Lanzarote Guidebook, the free tourist guide to Lanzarote.

Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands.  The seven specks of Spain which are located off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean.  The archipelago has long had something of a reputation as a package tourist destination.  Not unjustifiably so –  as this is the second most visited region in Spain after Catalonia.

Yet the Canaries are not all birds of a feather.  As whilst the bigger islands such as Tenerife have long since been buried beneath a sea of hotels and apartment complexes little Lanzarote has managed to remain relatively unspoiled.

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This concert hall is designed by Santiago Calatrava, which is known for such landmarks as the City of Arts (Valencia), the Montjuic Communications Tower (Barcelona) and BCE Place (Toronto). The auditorium is located on the waterfront in the port area of Santa Cruz, Tenerife and connects the city to the ocean, creates a significant urban landmark. The concert hall features the architect’s signature wing effect – a single wing that seems to enfold the building without covering it entirely.

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On this majestic Spanish Island is located Hotel Jardin Tropical Tenerife. Stands directly on the seafront, the hotel offers its guests one truly exclusive and exotic atmosphere. As its name suggests, the hotel is surrounded by amazing tropical gardens of total area – 12 000 sq. m. Here you will find the 16,000 plants with 1,700 different bio geographical species – an excellent opportunity to relax and one holiday in a Heaven.

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