Archive for Island News
April 4, 2009
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The Canarian people are open and welcoming, but next time you visit Lanzarote, you might notice an even bigger greeting awaiting you. Spanish tourism chiefs are using the island to try new ways to make visitors feel at home. Special courses have been arranged for business people in the tourist sector, taxi drivers, shop keepers [...]
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March 29, 2009
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It’s amazing what regular breaks in Lanzarote can do for you, Jenson Button, who uses Lanzarote for fitness training between racing seasons, has just roared to victory in the Australian Grand Prix. Not bad for a driver who was without a team and looking at a glum future just a few months ago. Jenson is [...]
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March 22, 2009
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Oscartienealas are a Lanzarote musical success story, the local band have built a strong fan base on the island and are now off to America and Mexico to teach them how to rock. The boys fly to New York on March 28, and then on to Los Angeles and finally, Tijuana in Mexico. The New [...]
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March 22, 2009
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The Irish know all about the rugged beauty of nature and appreciate a great landscape, add in year round sunshine and fantastic beaches, and you can see why Lanzarote is such a popular destination for travellers from Ireland. Now a new weekly flight service from Ireland West Airport at Knock, will open the door for [...]
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February 27, 2009
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Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, just 20 minutes away from Costa Teguise and Sands Beach Resort Hotel, has retained its Canarian heart but has developed into a modern and vibrant city. The new marina and the surrounding area, add a touch of class to the water front, and now the city is to get a [...]
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February 14, 2009
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In an unprecedented show of unity, the governments of Spain, and the 7 Canary Islands have come together to launch a new promotion campaign to capture an even bigger slice of the UK holiday market. Lanzarote will be at the forefront of this new campaign, and Sands Beach Resort Hotel is always ready to welcome [...]
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January 14, 2009
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Even if you are on one of the most modern and luxurious cruise liners in the world, it would be a crime to miss the chance to see the wonders of Lanzarote. The new MSC Fantasia popped into Arrecife, the capital city and main port last week to give its 4,000 passengers the chance to [...]
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December 16, 2008
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Anyone visiting Lanzarote and the Sands Beach resort this festive season can pick up an extra present for free. By downloading a free copy of the new Winter edition of Lanzarote Guidebook – the in-depth island information guide. Unlike most conventional guide books that are already out of date by the time they hit the [...]
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October 21, 2008
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The family holiday appeal of Lanzarote is helping it to fight back in the face of the world recession. Monarch Airlines have had to respond to public demand by increasing flights for school holiday half term and the fast approaching Christmas holiday period. Sands Beach Resort Hotel in Costa Teguise is always ready to receive [...]
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September 24, 2008
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Lanzarote is brimming over with culture, and Sands Beach Resort Hotel is always keen to promote the most exciting events in sport and music. Being a family beachfront hotel, the 2008 edition of Costa de Musicas appealed immediately, with its 2 days and nights of diverse music in the popular resort of Costa Teguise and [...]
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