Tenerife Goes Bananas For Tourists
Keywords: Tenerife, Canary Islands, holidays, bananas, vacations
Tenerife has gone bananas — literally.
After all, what is a tropical island to do with an excess of bananas? This popular tourist destination has come up with a unique way of branding itself upon the minds of its holidaymakers and sun seekers, while at the same time promoting one of its major agricultural products.
Talk about a unique marketing campaign. The plan was hatched by officials in the Cabildo of Tenerife to lure tourists from abroad and give them a welcome to the tropical island that they won’t forget, and to promote its tourist information hotline, Infoturismo Tenerife. Once travellers disembark at Tenerife Airport, they will be invited to pick up a box along with their travel bags. The boxes that are being distributed each contain three authentic Canary Islands bananas, along with a letter welcoming them to Tenerife, as well as the number for Information Turismo.
If indeed tourists wish to “go bananas” on the island of Tenerife, there is certainly no shortage of ways to do so. Tenerife, billed by one of the island’s private tourism promoters as “one of the last European paradise isles,” has plenty to keep holidaymakers busy. While most people are drawn to vacation on Tenerife for its sunny climate and stunning beaches, they always find there’s much more to Tenerife than sand and surf.
Tourists who wish to enjoy the natural beauty of this tropical paradise won’t want to miss Tenerife’s world famous Teide National Park (Parque Nacional de las Caadas del Teide), home to Mount Teide’s 48 K. circumference volcanic crater. Whether you visit Tenerife in summer or in winter, Teide National Park boasts gorgeous landscapes and breathtaking mountain views.
History buffs would do well to visit La Laguna, the ancient capital of Tenerife until 1723, and still considered today to be the cultural and religious capital of the island. Home to many important landmarks and icons, including the historic Bishop’s Palace, which was nearly completely destroyed by a spectacular fire in early 2006, La Laguna’s rich past, will delight every tourist who has a fancy for legend and lore.
There are even attractions for the youngest of tourists and their families which will enrich as well as delight.
Parents and children will enjoy Loro Parque, which houses the world’s largest parrot collection, with over 300 species of this colorful bird to view. In addition to its brilliant birds, Loro Parque is also home to dozens of other animal species and aquarium creatures. And when it’s time to unwind without the children, travelers can dine and dance in one of Tenerife’s many exotic restaurants and night clubs. These and many more sights await tourists who are looking for the best of culture, entertainment, and leisure.
So when you arrive at Reina Sofia Airport in Tenerife, be sure to pick up your welcome package before you begin your holiday. The banana campaign, which began in October, plans to give out over 30,000 kilos of bananas to its visitors. Be sure to take advantage of the Inforturismo Tenerife, which has services available in several major languages. And of course, go bananas!
A guide for Tenerife holidays is available at www.yourtenerife.net
Previous Articles Highlighter:
Fiji Is The Soft Coral Capital Of The World (1)
Keywords: scuba, diving, fiji Fiji scuba diving will surely be a great surprise for anyone that tries it as they will meet a great diversity of species in those fantastic waters.
Investing In A Cottage (2)
While you are going about your normal day to day activities there are always going to be people wanting to go on cottage holidays so it is likely you will have people staying in there for most of the year.
Preserving America's Most Valuable Documents (3)
Most documents are public domain, as works of the federal government, and are excluded from copyright protection. The NARA stores classified documents and its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S.
Working In The Travel Industry, A Free Holiday? (4)
Those who work within the travel industry hold a great responsibility for there customers. Experts have estimated that going on holiday can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life, closely behind having children and moving house.
Retiring In Javea Haven (5)
Many of the bars offer tourists a good range of entertainment including live music. The summer months are the times in which stalls selling handmade crafts are offered for those looking for local souvenirs and quirky gifts.
The Door To Andalucia (6)
They have evolved here in perfect equilibrium in a rich diversity of species in spite of the proximity of human civilization. The skies, too, are worth more than a mere glance, as here you can observe such birds as the lion vulture, and the beautiful imperial eagle.
How To Get Up Table Mountain, TheEasy Way! (7)
This walk takes you across the table top, and to Maclear's Beacon, the highest point on the mountain. Unfortunately, this walk is not for beginners. With nearly 10,000 rock and wooden steps to climb, and a whole lot more walking besides, this trip should take you the better part of five hours and be rather hard on the knees.
Holidays Keep Your Heart Ticking And Good For Your Looks Too! (8)
The overall number of men between the ages of 35 - 57 years had a much higher death rate than those who do take regular vacation breaks. Although I am not a middle-aged man, I can understand why my brain wanders off to the world of a luxury Caribbean hotel; maybe it was my body's way of saying 'You need a holiday!' People who work in an environment causing high amounts of stress are often the ones to neglect their health and rarely monitor their eating and sleep patterns.
Dealing With Travel And Rising Gas Prices (9)
In addition, if there is any way to get coupons off of your gas or to apply for a gas card that gives you free cash with so many purchases, make sure to sign up for these deals.
Andorra Skiing More Affordable With Low Cost Airlines (10)
Keywords: Andorra, Barcelona, cheap flights, skiing, ski, vacation, holiday Many Europeans enjoy going on holiday in the winter, and ski slopes are one of the major destinations for individuals on holiday during the cold months.
Newer Articles Highlighter:
Airports In Andalucia Spain (1)
Also flights from the UK and Ireland are numerous and have a short flying time of about 2.5 - 3 hours. Malaga airport is the fourth busiest airport in Spain with passenger numbers increasing every year.
Choosing A Classic For The Weekend (2)
The choice of which one to hire for my weekend away was a hard one, the Austin and Mercedes both had appeal, as did the little Triumph but there was no question really.
Cuba Makes A Great Holiday Destination (3)
Typical Cuban cuisine is wide and varied so there is something for even the fussiest of eaters. A few examples of the local cuisine are black beans and rice, fried sliced banana and boiled Yucca plant.
Villa In Tuscany: Spending Quiet Time (4)
Keywords: tuscany villa, farmhouse rentals tuscany, luxury villas tuscany, villas rental tuscany One disadvantage of going on a vacation is that some people need a vacation as soon as they get back from vacation!
Choosing One Of The Many Tuscany Rental Villas (5)
The bedrooms and bathrooms are usually decorated in the Old World style, and some of them still maintain that circa 1500's to 1700's feel. With some of these Tuscany rental villas, an expansive garden actually means vast yet private parkland that surrounds the house.
Do Not Get Stung Buying A Caravan (6)
Also it cannot be underestimated how important it is make sure the caravan is not too big for your car to tow, towing a caravan that is too heavy is a speedy route to engine problems.
Motor Home Vacations: Oregon's Untouched Nature (7)
In other parts, there are rocky cliffs and overlooks where you can watch the waves crashing below. From the northernmost town of Astoria down to Brookings in the south, runs 400 miles of coastline.
Organising Your Business Travel (8)
There are many benefits of using a corporate travel management company to organise your business travel which can make your life a lot easier. As these companies do all the hard work for you it saves time, money and effort leaving you to get on with more important things.
The Benefits Of A Menorca Holiday (9)
You can go for a ride on a motorboat, sail on a catamaran or yacht and much more. Cricket and golf are both very popular sports with tourists on Menorca holidays so there are plenty of facilities available for this.
Affordable Disney Vacation - A Vacation Package You Can Afford (10)
The Orlando vacation will be fun and not too heavy on your wallet as well. Since all villas are close to the Walt Disney Park, you can spend your free time away from crowds and make sure to get the best deals in any of the four theme parks, shopping arcades and even the spas and golf clubs in Orlando area.