Detox at Oceano Hotel Tenerife From £1464 pp

Océano Hotel Health Spa is based to the quiet and lush north side of Tenerife, right on the coast, in the tranquil fishing village Punta del Hidalgo. It may look high-rise in design but it’s actually very remotely located and non-touristy, with no other hotels around. Associated with the Mayr philosophy (world experts in the field of wellness) and harnessing the healing powers of real Thalassotherapy, it’s a great place to unwind, relax and recharge the batteries.

Transfer Time is 30 min from Tenerife North Airport by car, and 1 hour from the more widely-used Tenerife South Airport.

SPA & MEDICAL CENTRE CLOSED EVERY SUNDAY
THE HOTEL IS CLOSED BETWEEN 01-31 JUL 17

Whats Included in the Detox Programme:

1 x Initial Medical Examination
3 x Medical Abdominal Examination
1 x Medical Abdominal Examination OR Colonic Irrigation Therapy
2 x Massage (45 mins)
3 x Thalassic Application
2 x Personal Training (30 mins)
1 x Bioimpedance Measure
1 x Bittersaltz (Epsom Salt to use daily during treatment)
1 x Final Medical Examination
Daily Special Detox Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Water, Tea
Complimentary Daily Group Activity Classes such as Yoga, Stretch & Relaxation, Weekly Guided Hike*, Nordic Walking, Pilates (subject to change in resort)
Weekly Group Town Visit*
Optional Activities at Extra Cost in Resort: Mountain Biking, Tennis, Water Sports, Golf, Spanish Lessons, Surfing, Paddle-Boarding & Hiking Tours in Anaga Mountains
Complimentary Access to the Spa, Seawater Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Whirlpool, Gym, Finnish Sauna & Bio-coloured Light Sauna
*Please note the return transfer cost is approx 20 Euros for these optional free excursions

Wellbeing Approach

A powerful combo of authentic Thalassotherapy and the expertise of the Mayr medical centre make this a great destination for some results-driven wellness. Led by a professional team of doctors and therapists the spa treatments are aimed at aiding detox, weight loss or boosting fitness, through massages, shiatsu practices, osteopathy and natural cosmetics that often take advantage of the natural healing powers of seawater.

Spa Facilities

Thalassotherapy is the name of the game here and there are three delightful seawater pools heated to different temperatures (26°, 32° and 34° degrees separately) that guests can take a dip in, as well as the focused Thalasso pool for specific treatments only. There is also a gym designed for low-stress workouts. Thankfully, it’s complete with gym equipment second hand.

Fitness & Activities

There is a yoga studio on the 11th floor with wonderful views and classes take place outside too. The free public seawater pool just outside the hotel is also available for guests to swim in and feels especially fantastic on a hot day. You can swim safely in the sea and feel the energy of the Atlantic as you do. The hotel also offers a variety of daily complimentary optional exercise classes or optional excursions and activities at an extra cost, like hiking trips, electronic biking, paddle-boarding, tennis and even Spanish lessons across the week.

Rooms

All 91 rooms face the sea to varying degrees to take in the exquisite views. Spacious, light and clean (just don’t expect total luxury unless you book a Design Room which have a contemporary bathroom), the rooms come equipped with balconies, ensuite bathrooms complete with all the mod cons. However there’s no air con as the gentle sea breeze is enough to keep you cool all year round. You can also borrow a DVD recorder and DVDs from reception free of charge – just ask!

Food

Food is fresh, mainly seasonal and organic, with seafood, meat, poultry or vegetarian options all available. Delivered in an imaginative and varied way you will feel very satisfied. However, the detox programmes follow the Mayr principles and offers quite a restricted but thoughtful version of the normal menu. If you are doing a detox,you actually eat in a separate dining room with terrace and are encouraged to to dine in quiet contemplation – perfect for avoiding temptation!

Great Tips

• There’s a lot to explore on your doorstep. From a hiking tour in the Anaga mountains, wandering some of the most ancient woodland in Europe, or a visit to the UNESCO protected village La Laguna, the hotel will help you make the most out of your stay. Paddleboarding anyone?
• Thanks to having its own micro-climate, the weather in the area stays a balmy 18 – 28 degrees Celsius all year round – perfect for a visit anytime!
• Try to avoid arriving on a Saturday when possible as the health spa and Thalasso Centre are closed every Sunday, so you might miss out on the immediate chance to unwind. If arriving at the weekend it may also take up to 48 hours until your consultation with the doctor.

Best Bits

• The 5 different ‘levels’ of Mayr food with a separate restaurant for those who are on the strictest menu option, so you don’t have to stare enviously at other diner’s dinners!
• The excellent thought through medical care from the team of doctors and therapists who blend fantastic treatments and massages to help bring about total relaxation.
• The location, it’s bang on the coast and although there isn’t a beach as such, there are plenty of places to sunbathe around the hotel itself

Prices are based on Low Season for a minimum of 7 nights, 2 people sharing a room and are subject to availability at the time of booking

To Book Call Jackie on 0114 3273436 or email jackief@travel-pa.com

The Canaries

Thirteen islands make up this popular archipelago with over 12 million people visiting each year. The main attraction is the warm climate for those wanting some winter sun but the 4 main islands draw tourists all year round. Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are the most popular destinations and have an abundance of hotels from pure luxury to the most basic.

While the climate is the major draw, accessibility from most regions of the UK makes a huge contribution to the popularity. Flights are available to all 4 islands almost daily from Gatwick and varying days from other regional airports. The Canaries have a notorious reputation for being budget party locations but there are many high end family resorts as well.

Other than the obvious beach and pool options, the islands offer many opportunities for excursion from quad biking to star watching. In fact, there are 2 major observatories on Tenerife and La Palma perched on high mountains and benefit from the dark night skies.

If you’re after a good value holiday, and an opportunity to flex your Spanish, then these islands may be for you. Please get in touch for further information and, also, I’d be happy to provide brochures if needed…I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Abama Golf & Spa Resort Tenerife

Operated and managed by Ritz Carlton this 5 * Luxury resort is idyllically located on the west coast of Tenerife, with stunning panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the island of La Gomera. Set amidst acres of glorious lush vegetation featuring an exclusive beach.

Offering a variety of accommodation in the Citadel or for those wanting more privacy the Tagor Villa’s are the perfect choice and are exclusively for adults.

The resort is ideal for all seasons and will suit all; couples, families, groups of friends, golfer’s, single’s or honeymooners.  There is something for everybody allowing you to be as active or as relaxed as you like.

Facilities include an 18 hole championship golf course, secluded golden sandy beach, 7 pools, Spa and wellness centre, Tennis centre and academy.

There’s even something for the kids – Club Abami Kids club is open daily from 10am to midnight for children aged 4 to 12 inclusive, which is complimentary for guests staying at the resort.  Babysitting is also available at an additional charge.

If wining and dining is your passion then Abama is for you, there are 3 bars and 10 restaurants including M.B the only Michelin star restaurant in the canary Islands, whose menu is designed by Martín Berasategui a 3 star Michelin Chef.

It’s a sumptuous setting for Weddings which are arranged by the Abama expert events team.

Abama Golf & Spa Resort have some great offers starting from 6^th January and running through to 31^st October 2013, including 15% Early Bird Offers, Complimentary Nights, Family Offer, Added Value, Honeymoon Offer, Single Parent Offer.

For more information give me a call 01327 702717 or 07577362392

Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest of the seven islands in the Canary Island group in the Atlantic Ocean.  The Canary Islands is an autonomous community independent from Spain.  Santa Cruz is the capital of the island and shares the capital seat with Las Palmas for the Canary Island group.

Tenerife has two airports, Tenerife North airport and Tenerife South airport, making Tenerife the tourism and economic centre of the island groups.

Activities

Tenerife offers many tourist activities providing family fun and pleasure in the sun.  Here are a few of them.

Water parks and theme parks are very popular on this island. There is Siam Park with a Thai theme where you can bathe on Siam beach, enjoy the rides or shop at the floating market.  Restaurants are on the premises to satisfy your hunger and you can even hire a villa or a cabana for the day.

Then there is Aqualand with its fun filled rides and a great variety of entertainment for children.  The park has a dolphinarium that holds daily dolphin shows.

There are a couple of wildlife parks where a big variety of wildlife can be seen.  Between the parks you can view primates, reptiles, large cats, exotic birds and birds of prey.  At Monkey Park you have a feeding option to include in your entrance fee which allows you to feed certain animals.

Enjoy rides on quad bikes and go karts.  Tenerife has a quad bike park of 50 acres with rough terrain, ideal for quads.  Equipment is supplied and experienced guides will accompany you on trips.  Visit the Tenerife Karting club for a go kart adventure.  It has two circuits, with one for the exclusive use of children.

Treat yourself to a submarine ride with the Yellow Submarine Safari.  Passengers aboard the submarine can experience an ocean view through large windows as the submarine travels to a depth of 60 metres from the coast.

Horse riding is another popular activity.  You can sign up for guided tours through banana plantations or ride to the mountains. Riding lessons are available if you are not up to gear with horse riding.

Attractions

Tenerife offers many guided day tours to view the most popular places, but for many of these places you need more time and make a day trip to certain locations.One such place is the Orotava Valley with the La Orotava village.  The valley is fruitful with many fruit and vegetables plantations.

The village has many historical buildings and houses and worth the visit. Masca Valley has steep and narrow paths leading there and is best explored with an all terrain vehicle, but the scenery and wildlife makes the ride worth it.  Also visit the El Teide volcano for a great view at a great mountain.

Food and cuisine

With more than 600 restaurants, Tenerife caters for every taste, but the local cuisine of Tenerife is surprisingly very normal and not as exotic as one would assume.

With many fruit and vegetable plantations, there is an abundant supply, especially of potatoes, tomatoes and bananas.  Chestnut plantations provide for a big variety of chestnuts.  In October the wineries open their doors and visitors can enjoy a taste sensation of wine and complimentary nuts and cheese.

Tenerife also has plenty of beekeepers to provide the island inhabitants and visitors with delicious honeys.  Honey is used on its own, but mostly in desserts and honeyed drinks.

Fresh fish is plentiful in the form of tuna, mackerel, sardines, sea breams and cuttlefish.  The meat lovers can enjoy exquisite traditional dishes made from pork, goats’ meat or rabbit.

Conclusion

Discover the island of Tenerife and indulge all your senses on this beautiful island. Bring the whole family as here is truly something for everybody to enjoy.