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Santa Cruz Carnival Gets off to a Glittering Start

Posted on February 18, 2012June 27, 2017
byAndy Montgomery

Bucking the trend of carnival weather and defying the threatened rain which was forecast to hit the city last night, Santa Cruz staged a glamorous and glittering opening to its 2012 Carnaval in a dry and balmy 18ºC.

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Carmen Gil González is Tenerife Carnaval Queen 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012June 27, 2017
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byAndy Montgomery

In the early hours of 16th February 2012, after three and a half hours of glitter and feather filled extravaganza, Carmen Gil González was crowned Carnaval Queen 2012 at the Gala Election in Santa Cruz’ Recinto Ferial.

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Tenerife’s Almond Trees in Danger & Miró in a Mess in Tenerife News of the Week

Posted on February 14, 2012June 27, 2017
byJack Montgomery

A Royal Decree introduced by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment (Medio Ambiente) last November may pose more of a threat to the continued blooming…

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Where on Tenerife is this? Photo Challenge #2 2012

Posted on February 13, 2012June 27, 2017
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byJack Montgomery

This lone construction stands proudly defiant, surrounded by an exquisite display of tumbling flowers. It is found in a beautiful location in Tenerife…

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The English Language Movie on Tenerife ““ War Horse

Posted on February 11, 2012June 26, 2017
byJack Montgomery

Young horse trainer Albert (Jeremy Irvine) develops an emotional bond with headstrong farm horse Joey. But when the storm clouds of war gather and money is short…

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What Do British Travel Editors Really Think of Tenerife in News of the Week

Posted on February 7, 2012February 21, 2012
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byJack Montgomery

In response to a tweet stating that the editor of Saga, Emma Soames, thinks Tenerife is only good for getting a tan, Jane Knight, travel editor of The Times…

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A New Chapter for The English Library in Puerto de la Cruz

Posted on February 6, 2012June 26, 2017
byAndy Montgomery

The English Library is not simply a repository for books written in the English language. For over a century it’s been a social hub for the British ex pat community …

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Tenerife Carnival Scene, Las Burras de GÃ¼Ãmar

Posted on February 2, 2012February 2, 2012
byJack Montgomery

Each year GÃ¼Ãmar produces one of the most stylish and sexy carnival posters on Tenerife and 2012 is no exception.

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Thank the Irish for Santa Cruz and Dry Times in Tenerife News of the Week

Posted on January 31, 2012February 14, 2012
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byJack Montgomery

Ignore the fact that 190 years isn’t exactly a landmark number to celebrate. Ignore the fact that although the anniversary was celebrated on Monday, the date…

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