Pools are too cold unless they are heated at this time of the year, but it is lovely sitting out, although there were some pretty cool days at christmas time year last year - still an excellent time of the year to go.

Pools are too cold unless they are heated at this time of the year

Judging by the amount of people still swimming in them every Sunday when Im around one there not!

Maybe on the odd chilly day, but remember we still get up to 10 hours a day warming sunshine per day in the "depths" of winter.

I know from trying to book accommodation how busy Tenerife is at this time of year. Just curious as to how many from this forum are going. I am!! Myself and my partner go 26th December to 7th January staying in the Colina Blanca apartments - I know it's still summer but I can't wait Anyone else?

We are going for Xmas & New Year. We were on the island for Xmas 2004 but this will be our first New Year. We had a great time in 2004 staying at Chayofa Country Club but this time we are having our first Xmas in our own apartment (also in Chayofa) having received the keys earlier this year. I must say that it seemed odd having breakfast outside on Xmas morning and then going for a swim but I'm sure I'll be able to cope with it again.

I will be there from Xmas Eve until the 5th of Jan staying in my own place at Victoria Court 1
Having Xmas dinner in the Oyster Catcher, the new pub/restaurant that has opened in Mirador

Hi YNTTK

We too are out for xmas and new year, although it will be our first christmas day out there, not sure what to do for xmas lunch - what is the Oyster Catcher doing that day - is the dinner at night or lunch time?

We have decided (4 adults 3 kids)to have a xmas lunch about 2pm.
The kids can have a swim in the morning then after lunch we could all go a walk before heading back to sit on the balcony about 5pm and drink to our hearts content

Oyster Catcher is open all day so just pop in and let them know what time suits your own party

Hi,
We are in PDLA for the New Year,going 29th Dec till 12th Jan,staying at the Vulcano.This will be our 7th New Year in PDLA,really looking forward to it.
Angie

Hi

Off to Monterey Dec 29th - 5th January - Wife and 3 other family members in tow. First time ever away over a new year - so not too sure what to expect but i'm sure it will be fun anyway.

Hi

Will be in Tenerife for 3 weeks over the christmas and new year period (if our permanent move there has not happened first).

Have been this time of year for 10 years now and would not want to be anywhere else.

Paradise43man- You will love it

Rgds Jackie

Hi all we go on the 23rd to 29th Dec went last year for 1st time with our daughter and family, but this year just hubby and me, we are staying at the Commadoro in LC cant wait, but got Benidorm first in 7 weeks roll on Christmas
Margaret(madmum)

We shall arrive on the New Year's Eve flight to Tenerife Sur for ten days with friends. Does this mean that we shall spend New Year in the airport, on the plane, or at Gatwick? We do hope not but at least we shall be together! Hoping to catch the fireworks in LC? PDLA? Does anyone know what time they start and the best place to see them?
Lovely memories of New Years in Puerto de la Cruz dancing in the street, listening to the 'bombas', conga-ing through the restaurants and kissing ... everyone! Just a lovely, fun-filled atmosphere.
Then our whole hotel being woken at 10:30a.m. on the !st January by an enebriated Scotsman, complete with Tam-o'shanter, kilt, sporran and five whisky bottles draped about his person singing "I Dream of Jeannie....." from his pavement stance to we dressing-gowned sleepyheads on our balconies.
Hope the South is as much fun!
Margaretta

Margaretta

The fireworks start at midnight and they are all over the island. We normally watch them along the front at Fanabe. Brilliant atmosphere. You can't tell who is drinking in what bar because everyone is just mixing with everyone.

Have Fun

Rgds Jackie

me and 2 friends are going on Boxing day for a week and staying at the Barancco Bungalows.

It'll be about the 6th time ive been for new year (not been for the last 3 years although have still been to tenerife) so i'm very excited for it.

love the reef it cant be beaten for a good new year break.

will be spending new years eve in the Dubliner bar my fav in the reef

Me and Mrs Blackadder will be there again from 26th Dec - 2nd Jan. Going back to Puerto De Santiago staying at Tamaimo Tropical. Can't wait.

I go with my husband on 26th December for a week. Staying at Royal Palm in Los Cristianos not stayed there before so I hope it's nice! We are meeting up with friends who fly out a few days before us. It always amazes me that you can be sitting outside in December! I wish I had my own place in Chayofa you are so lucky but worked hard for it no doubt!! I hope to have a place out there one day in the not too distant future!! would have to come home for spring though!! Well I hope you all have a great time you will know if you see me I will be the one with a smile from ear to ear!![/img][/list]

Hey guyz, i went to plda last new year and stayed at neptuno apartments and totally loved it!! want to go back so much this year but thinking about bookin accomodation and a flight separatly. Has any1 any good cheap flight websites i could look for quotes on?? the only ones i know is flightline.co.uk and globespan but both are comin up at about £400 each per person for the flight only and i still think that a bit steap! any info/help will be much appriciated! many thanks mandz x x x

Hi Mandz I have a time share at Neptuno and I am going there on 3rd October, did you meet Pedro from behind the bar well all the bar staff are great and the food at La Sarena is excellent. You can book accommodation with them direct and I find Monarch are good for flights. Let me know how you get on Sue x

Mandz

Try Avro, Air200 (First Choice), Britannia (Thomson Fly). Suprised at Flightline as we always use them and have never paid more than £250.00 each for a flight at christmas. Is it the one in Canvey?

Sometimes if you can go a bit earlier you will get cheaper flights. Last year we were going to go Dec 23rd for 2 weeks. We ended up going Dec 16th for 3 weeks as we saved almost £500 on all the flights by going a week earlier. We would have spent that money on flights anyway but it was better spent as another weeks spending money

Rgds Jackie