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Tenerife Select offers a compendium of the most exclusive attractions of the Island. Get away at any time of the year and place your trust in a brand that is a standard bearer for exclusivity and quality. Excellence and diversity are the cornerstone of a club that brings together the best of Tenerife luxury under a single umbrella, offering travellers the chance to enjoy a few days away from routine, work, stress, the winter cold or the overwhelming heat of continental summer.

From rural houses in the midst of protected spaces and five-star hotels to any other accommodation you can imagine, Tenerife’s range of accommodation is nearly unmatched in the market. With unique experiences such as Chef i n Room or doing yoga or seeing the stars from the deck of a sailboat, our Island is a paradise to relax, indulge the senses and spend a holiday you will never forget.

The island’s culinary offer is also one of our greatest attractions thanks to the quality of the products and the mixture of cultures. We have six Michelin Stars held by five restaurants that will have the hardest-to-please diners salivating, while more traditional establishments for trying regional dishes are spread throughout the island. Our climate and location mean that we have fresh, quality products all year round, including animals and plants that are unique in the world, such as endemic potatoes or the “vieja”, a delicious fish that needs nothing more than oil, vinegar and wrinkled potatoes to accompany it.

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The Costa Brava, authentic experiences all year round

Wonderful, remarkable, fantastic, amazing, exciting… It’s impossible to choose a single adjective that encompasses the appeal of the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees: it is a small region that generates massive emotions.

The landscape changes from snow-capped mountains that tower three thousand metres above the sea to the Mediterranean’s stunning coves in a question of kilometres. In this short journey from sea to sky you can visit eight spectacular natural parks; enjoy exquisite Michelin-star rated cuisine that pairs tradition and innovation; discover the region’s rich cultural heritage through its Greco-Roman ruins, medieval villages, the work of Salvador Dalí and more; enjoy an extensive range of memory-making activities that include hot air balloon rides, skiing, golf, water sports, and simply unwinding at one of the region’s many spas.

It is an extraordinary place that invites you to experience all its charm and character to the fullest with first-rate premium experiences and the most exclusive services.

MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT AND LANDSCAPE

In many people’s minds, the Costa Brava is identified by its 245 golden sandy beaches and its coves and creeks surrounded by vegetation and rocky cliffs, stretching from Portbou to Blanes along 220 km of coastline. At present, 37 beaches and marinas fly the blue flag awarded by FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education).

The destination also has eight seaside towns with the Family Tourism Seal (DTF), which specifically provide all the holiday products and services to cater to families’ needs.

The protected natural areas are the most visible and accessible part for visitors of this living nature network situated in the province of Girona; a network that goes from the mountains to the sea, from dense forests to the Mediterranean coast, and which account for 31% of the destination’s surface area.

There are sustainable tourism activities in the protected areas to enable visitors to discover them in an active, environmentally-friendly way. The most usual ones being hiking and bicycle touring routes, water sports, wild animal and plant observation activities, and sociocultural events and activities.

TRAVEL TO A LAND STEEPED IN CULTURE

With over 550 heritage sites of outstanding interest listed in the province of Girona, the Costa Brava’s range of cultural tourism options attracts millions of visitors seduced by the region’s rich, intense historical and artistic heritage.

The medieval villages are also outstanding in terms of their rich craftsmanship heritage, as can be seen from the annual calendar of numerous themed events such as fairs, festivals and markets linked with their history.

Travellers should not miss the Dalí Triangle, formed by the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, the Salvador Dalí House-Museum in Portlligat and the Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol, and which also includes special temporary exhibitions at its sites. With almost 1.4 million visitors per year, it is the most visited museum ensemble in the province and the third most visited in

Catalonia.

A MICHELIN-STARRED REGION

The destination is renowned for its sixteen Michelin-starred restaurants, which clock up twenty stars altogether. These include the Roca brothers’ El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, ranked the second-best

Restaurant in the world in 2018 by the prestigious Restaurant Magazine. Joan Roca has also been nominated Best Chef 2018 by The Best Chef Awards. Two other acclaimed chefs are Paco Pérez, currently, the only Spanish chef with six Michelin stars, and Fina Puigdevall, chef at Les Cols restaurant in Olot, awarded the National Gastronomy Prize 2019.

The province of Girona has always been renowned for its cuisine, and for the last few decades, for its wines as well. And the best way to discover the world of Empordà wine and the area where it is grown is to go on a wine tour of the Costa Brava, following the D.O. Empordà Wine Route. With an area of

2,000 hectares of vineyards grouping together over 300 winegrowers and 43 wineries, 27 of which offer wine tourism experiences, the destination enables visitors to immerse themselves in the universe of wine, terroir, tramontana wind and countryside.

THE IDEAL SETTING FOR YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY

The Costa Brava and the Girona Pyrenees offer you privileged settings rich in nature, history and culture. To enjoy them at close quarters you will be spoilt for choice with the array of superb places to stay and fascinating venues for holding events. There are hotels, villas, country houses, luxury apartments and other magnificent facilities to suit your personality and your wishes.

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According to data of Tourism Economics, a network of consultants with more than 50 years of experience, in the next ten years, the growth rate in luxury travel will increase by 6.2%, a higher figure, compared with 4.8% of the traditional trips.

1. Those who always travel with luxury (4%)

For them, the least important is the money they will spend during the trip. Going with all kinds of luxuries is so regular and daily, that they do not think it is something extraordinary. More than a benefit, they see luxury holiday destinations as a minimum requirement and a condition of travel to make their journey more simple, discreet, agile and comfortable.

They will always travel in first class or a private plane, and their lodging must be the highest category. Unlike other types of luxury travelers, they will not change their travel motivations, that is, they will always want to have all the facilities possible.

2. Occasional luxury travelers (20%)

They are travelers who are hunting for opportunities to make their trips more luxurious. Despite being travelers with high economic levels, their way of looking for luxury is through loyalty programs that reward them with some upgrade, such as a room with more luxury than what they had paid, or through points obtained in a company. They spend it looking for the “WOW” factor in their travels.

3. Travelers “Luxury” (31%)

Bluxury is a word in English formed by business and luxury (business and luxury). Like Bleisure travelers, the “Bluxury” combine business trips with free time, but for them, the “luxury” factor is essential.

The main reason for your trips is to do business; they take advantage of the salary they receive and the facilities they provide in the company they work to add to their trips, luxury.

4. Travelers with a lot of money but little time (24%)

They travel without a clear objective, and it is their daily responsibilities that dictate when they can or cannot go. Their plans may be affected at the last minute, so they buy flexible tickets (for air or lodging).

They leave the planning of their trips in the hands of third parties (travel agents); Also, they pay and trust in the experience that sellers have. However, due to their limited free time, what they value most is privacy, because, this is an opportunity to live with both their families and themselves.

5. Those who have to travel with luxuries (18%)

When planning your trips, you are always looking for the most exciting experiences possible. Besides, they do not lose an opportunity to show off their skills on social networks. They are anxious that people realize how well they spend it, how they live life to the fullest and how they can please themselves.

They consult Luxury Tour Operator in Gurgaon to increase the satisfaction of their trips. For example, it is the kind of travelers that opposes a trip on a private yacht for their group of friends.

6. Travelers with money and independent (3%)

It is the kind of travelers that seek to travel when they want to indulge themselves or for the simple fact of living a new experience. They are people without any commitment (such as a relationship or a family) and have the freedom to choose for themselves all the conditions (date, place, accommodation) of the trip.

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