Gran Canaria - FURTHER AFIELD - Thomson A La Carte February 2012

A la Carte A range of luxury hotels. See opening pages for details. Hotel Riu GRand Palace masPalomas oasis ttttt Gran canaria | maspalomas Right on the beach close to the famous maspalomas sand dunes spa and wellness centre 97% holiday overall 97% Location 97% Accommodation 96% Food Quality Customers rating excellent/good Nov 10-Aug 11 Click on thomson.co.uk Video tours, more photos, customer reviews and room upgrades online Recommended on See opening pages for details Room facilities a beachside setting and a first-rate swimming pool are just two of the highlights at this contemporary hotel. This place comes up trumps on the location front. It's set right beside the beach and is tucked into acres of landscaped gardens. And when you want to explore a little further afield, Playa del Ingl�s is an easy ten-minute drive along the coast. Just hail a taxi or hop on the bus that stops close to the hotel. and pool towels � Whirlpool bath in garden � Pool bar meaLs � 2 buffet restaurants - Oasis and Foresta � Themed buffets twice a week � Krystal fusion restaurant activities � Spa and Wellness centre � Golfer's service desk � Putting green and golf cage � Golf trainer � Advance reservation and special discounts available at all golf courses in Gran Canaria � Table tennis � Volleyball � Multisports court � Games area with bridge and chess � Yoga � Tai Chi � Aquagym � Tennis - tuition available � Paddle tennis court entertainment � Live music or shows several times a week � Lobby bar � TV/video area � Garden bar with stage For FamiLies � Children's swimming pool � Hotel-run miniclub for 4 to 12 yrs, 5 times a week � Playground other FaciLities � 24hr room service � Hairdresser � Shops � Internet access � Wi-Fi rooms: 332 oFFiciaL ratinG: HHHHH Twin room with seaview All rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fan, bath with shower, satellite TV, music channel, phone, hairdryer, bathrobes, minibar, balcony or terrace. Standard rooms sleep up to 3 adults with twin beds and an extra bed. Limited sea-view rooms and Garden-view rooms are also available. sinGLe rooms, suites and FamiLy rooms are also available. Outside, a huge pool sits at the heart of the gardens. It's edged by palm trees and sun loungers, and comes with an open-air whirlpool bath and snack bar. Lastly, a word on food. Theme nights and on-the-spot cooking demos are the order of the day in the main buffet eatery. Elsewhere, there's Krystal fusion restaurant - it's a good idea to book ahead for this one as it gets pretty busy. Location � On Maspalomas beach � Direct access to beach through gardens � Near El Faro lighthouse and dunes transFer time 30 minutes swimminG pooL � Swimming pool � Sunbeds, parasols 20kg luggage allowance, Select Your Seat service & priority transfers are included with this holiday 2012 prices from 2013 prices from Departures on or between 09 Feb 13 Feb 29 Mar 01 May 31 May 06 Jun 05 Jul 19 Jul 22 Aug 29 Aug 26 Sep 25 Oct 01 Nov 21 Nov 12 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 29 Dec 31 Dec 01 Jan 14 Feb 19 Feb 22 Mar 02 Apr Prices are in �'s per person Nights 12 Feb 28 Mar 30 Apr 30 May 05 Jun 04 Jul 18 Jul 21 Aug 28 Aug 25 Sep 24 Oct 31 Oct 20 Nov 11 Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 28 Dec 30 Dec 31 Dec 13 Feb 18 Feb 21 Mar 01 Apr 30 Apr per person per night from Room & Board Upgrades Riu Grand Palace Maspalomas Half Board Code XIO Standard / 2 Adults 7 10 11 14 1159 1099 1095 789 1409 1385 959 975 - 849 939 879 969 935 1045 1149 1089 955 865 - 1525 2195 2195 2619 - 1729 1599 1365 915 1265 1119 1255 1085 Garden View �3 2165 - 1019 1089 1165 1155 1119 1255 1359 1409 1179 1505 1579 1165 1585 1445 1579 1395 Single Room �21 Suite �64 Limited Sea View �15 Family Room �27 1505 1495 1459 1019 1115 1079 1155 1239 1215 1189 1339 1439 1525 1309 1505 1815 1789 1669 1145 1215 1205 1315 1389 1375 1339 1545 1559 1775 1515 2095 1255 1629 1555 1755 1489 Suite Garden View �52 2399 2139 1835 1465 1909 1839 1999 1769 Full Board �15 Children receive up to discount off adult price. Holiday Upgrades Return taxi transfer INCLUDED Extra space seats from �45 return 20% These prices are a guide and apply to selected flight departures between each date range. All prices can go up and down, please check at the time of booking for the most up to date price. Under occupancy charges and flight supplements may apply. Age restrictions may apply. Want Flexibility? A wider range of durations are available � check out our website. See our A-Z at the back of the brochure for any additional charges and information. 76 GRan canaRia | Maspalomas Visit your travel shop | Call 0871 230 2930 | Click on thomson.co.uk Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras. The cost of calls was correct at the time of publication. See page 3.

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