About Me
Hi folks!! My name is Victoria and I moved to sunny Gran Canaria almost 10 years ago. Wow, doesn’t time fly! I started off writing some tips about moving here for a friend that was thinking along the same lines… (READ MORE)
The 3 Best Things About Gran Canaria
If you saw the post The 3 Worst Things About Gran Canaria you might be thinking it’s all doom and gloom here. But you’d be wrong! The Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria in particular, have plenty to offer and I… (READ MORE)
Hotel Concorde Gran Canaria
If you are planning a holiday in Las Palmas rather than in Puerto Rico, Playa del Inglés or another resort in the south of the island, the Hotel Concorde in Las Palmas is a good choice. This hotel is only… (READ MORE)
Christmas Day Buffet at Pio Pio
If you still haven’t worked out what you are going to do tomorrow, there is a buffet and party at Bar Pio Pio in Tauro and you can expect all the old cheesy Christmas tunes you love so much! If… (READ MORE)
Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino Gran Canaria
If you want a holiday in Gran Canaria in four star luxury, the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino Hotel is a wonderfully indulgent and relaxing spot, a short walk from Maspalomas dunes and lighthouse. There is a beauty… (READ MORE)
It’s December!
Well the weather is certainly in keeping with the season. For us residents it’s pretty cold! It was about 22 degrees C today which isn’t bad but it’s gone under 20 degrees C right now and with temperatures going down… (READ MORE)
Morasol Suites Puerto Rico
The Morasol Suites is quite a popular aparthotel. Situated next to Marina Suites in Puerto Base, it is a 5 minute walk from Puerto Rico beach and 10 minute walk from the main shopping centre. It is a modern aparthotel… (READ MORE)
What is the Weather in Gran Canaria at Christmas
If you fancy a bit of sun at Christmas (and let’s be honest, most of us crave it by then!) what about a holiday in Gran Canaria? Daily sun is not guaranteed as such but when you have a cloudy… (READ MORE)
7 Things to do in Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
If you have a holiday in Gran Canaria Playa del Ingles might well be your resort. Fortunately there are plenty of things to do in the area. You might be interested in car hire in the Canary Islands and then… (READ MORE)
Heatwave in Gran Canaria
Sun worshippers can’t go wrong at the moment taking a holiday in Gran Canaria. It is roasting! It has been about 38ºC in the daytime (too hot for walking and hiking in Gran Canaria maybe but perfect for bronzing on… (READ MORE)