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Tenerife Dream: Stunning Studio w/ Terrace - Book Your Escape! - A VERY Honest Review (Buckle Up!)
Alright, so I just got back from Tenerife. Sunburnt, slightly broke (vacations, am I right?), and filled with a potent mix of bliss and existential dread. And I stayed at this place, "Tenerife Dream: Stunning Studio w/ Terrace." Let's get messy, shall we? This ain't your typical polished travel blog. Consider this my therapy session and your potential future vacation advisor.
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The Arrival… and the First Hiccup (Messier Structure):
Okay, so the online pictures? Gorgeous. The reality? Pretty darn close, actually! That terrace? Chef's kiss. Seriously, it was like my own little slice of paradise, especially with that morning coffee. Speaking of coffee… first impressions are everything, right? And mine started with a minor panic. Finding the place was a bit like a treasure hunt, hidden on a side street. No big deal, just a little "Is this even the right place?" moment. The parking? Car park [on-site] (thank god). But… the free of charge part? Well, I think I had to pay for the first night! The staff quickly sorted it out, super great but still, that first little hiccup.
Accessibility (Grumbling to Gratitude):
- Wheelchair Accessible? Look, I didn't need the wheelchair access, but I was glad they had it! The elevator (Elevator) was a lifesaver with my luggage (yes, I'm a chronic over-packer).
- Things to Consider: Not perfect, but good. They had facilities for disabled guests, which is more than I can say for some places. The hallways seemed wide enough, and that's always appreciated.
- The Real Deal: I really appreciated having it, you never know, and it was appreciated.
Cleanliness and Safety (My Inner Germaphobe Speaks):
- The Obsessive-Compulsive in Me Approved: Okay, I’m going to be brutally honest: I’m a bit of a clean freak. After reading reviews, I was SO happy the place was incredibly clean. Rooms sanitized between stays? YES! (Rooms sanitized between stays). I was delighted!
- The Whole Shebang: They’ve got the whole shebang: Anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, professional-grade sanitizing services, hand sanitizer everywhere. This is reassuring. It’s so nice to see places taking it seriously.
The Apartment Itself (My Sanctuary):
- The Terrace Whisperer: Seriously, the terrace was magical. (Terrace). I spent hours out there, reading, sunbathing (with copious amounts of SPF, of course!), and just existing. The little table and chairs were perfect, and the view… well, it wasn’t the ocean, but still lovely.
- Roomy and Well-Equipped: Air conditioning, yes! (Air conditioning). Blackout curtains? Yessss! (Blackout curtains). That ensured a decent night’s sleep when the sun started to get really powerful outside. Comfortable bed, good pillows, and a functional bathroom (separate shower/bathtub, towels, toiletries). I also had a refrigerator, which was great for keeping my sangria nice and chilled.
- The Small Stuff: The amenities were decent: bathrobe, slippers, the coffee/tea maker… all the basics.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (The Liquid Diet):
- Breakfast? I opted out of the "Breakfast in room" option. Too much hassle, I thought.
- The Restaurant Scene: I'm not going to lie, I spent most of my time enjoying my terrace. However, I did explore the pool bar, and oh boy, the poolside bar was a lifesaver.
- What I Liked: They also had a coffee shop. Bonus!
Things To Do/Ways to Relax (Because Vacations are Supposed to Be Relaxing, Right?):
- Spa Day (I Tried!): Okay, so I booked a massage (Massage). It was… okay. It was good, but probably not worth the price.
- Pool with View: I definitely enjoyed their pool with view (Pool with view).
- Gym/fitness: Didn't go.
Services and Conveniences (The Little Things That Matter):
- The Essentials: I felt safe and secure with the 24-hour front desk (Front desk [24-hour]) and security. The doorman (Doorman) was always lovely.
- Tech-Savvy: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms? (Free Wi-Fi [free]); Yes! Essential, because I am not going out without my social media fix!
- Easy Check-in/Check-out: The contactless check-in/out (Contactless check-in/out) was super convenient.
For the Kids (If You’re Traveling with Little Humans):
- Family/child friendly, Yes!
Getting Around (Because You Don't Want to Be Stuck):
- Parking Options: Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site].
The Nitty Gritty - The Good, The Bad, and The Oh-So-Human:
- (The Good): Location was great (once I found it!), the studio layout was efficient, and that terrace - chef's kiss!. The staff was friendly and helpful. The cleanliness was impeccable.
- (The Bad): Parking felt a bit confusing at first. The spa could be better.
- (The Oh-So-Human): I forgot my adapter! And the mini-bar was tempting… I had to restrain myself.
Overall Impression (The Verdict):
Look, Tenerife Dream: Stunning Studio w/ Terrace certainly lived up to the "Stunning" part. It wasn't perfect – no vacation ever is. There were a few quirks and minor hiccups, but the positives far outweighed the negatives. This place offers a great base for exploring Tenerife. Would I go back? Absolutely. I'd probably spend even more time on that terrace, though. Consider this a solid recommendation. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to book my next escape.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this "itinerary" is less a meticulously planned trip and more a drunken, joyous tumble down a volcanic mountainside of a vacation. We're talking Tenerife, baby, and specifically, the promised land: Fantastico 1 - Studio with Terrace. Let's see if this actually resembles something resembling a holiday…
Day 1: Arrival & Existential Dread (Or, "Where's the Damn Tapas?")
- Morning (and I use the word loosely): Arrive at Tenerife South Airport. Sun's already beating down like it owes me money. Passport control? A blur of tired faces and the faint smell of duty-free perfume. Bags grabbed… somehow. The little rental car…ah, that’s a story for another day. (Spoiler alert: I’m terrible at parking on hills.)
- Noon-ish: Finally arrive at Fantastico 1… and breathe a sigh of relief. The photos online, they… they lied! It's smaller than it looked. But the terrace! Oh, the terrace. I could get used to this. Immediately unpack (translation: throw everything in a general direction) and collapse on the bed. Contemplate life. Am I a fraud? Do I deserve this sunshine? I have no idea. But the view… the view is making me more forgiving.
- Afternoon: Panic sets in. Where's the food? Where's the SIM card? Where's any sign of a fully functioning brain? Wander the streets near the apartment, desperately seeking tapas. Find a "restaurant" that looks empty-ish. Order something that I think is squid. It's probably squid. It's chewy. I'm not sure if I like it. But the local cerveza is ice cold and that's all that matters right now. People-watch. Judge those I judged.
- Evening: Stumble back to the apartment, slightly sunburnt and significantly lighter in the wallet. The terrace calls. Crack open a bottle of local wine (cheap, cheerful and utterly divine). Stare at the stars, feeling all sorts of deep… stuff. Maybe write a bad poem in my journal. Or maybe just fall asleep on a sun lounger. The possibilities are endless. Endless and slightly terrifying. I opt for the latter.
Day 2: Teide Trek & Altitude Anxieties (Or, "I Can't Breathe, But The View is Amazing!")
- Morning: The best laid plans. Attempt a "Sunrise hike to Teide." Wake up… 3 hours late. Panic. Scramble. (Seriously, I'm doing a lot of scrambling.) Realize sunrise is a distant memory. Head to Teide National Park anyway. The drive up? Spectacular. And winding. And making my stomach do acrobatics.
- Late Morning: Finally at Teide. Buy overpriced tickets for the cable car. Queue. Chat with a couple who've climbed Everest. Feel inadequate. Ascend. The view from the top? Unbelievable. Seriously. Jaw-dropping. You can see everything. I almost forgot my fear of heights. Almost.
- Afternoon: Start to descend on the cable car. Spend the whole time wondering if the cable snaps midway, and whether the fall would kill you instantly. The sheer drop! Head back down. Eat the worst, most expensive sandwich of my life at the visitor center. Vow never to eat a "sandwich" again. Vomit it a bit in my mouth.
- Evening: Go back to the terrace. Eat some more tapas, drink more of that lovely wine. Watch the sunset. Complain about my legs. Contemplate the meaning of life. Again. Conclude that sunsets and wine are a pretty good answer. Fall into an exhausted sleep, dreaming of… well, I'm not entirely sure, but it probably involves a mountain and a very large glass.
Day 3: Lost in Translation & (Probably) Lost in General (Or, "The Sea, the Sea, the Ocean and All the Fishies")
- Morning: Decide to try to go to the nearest beach I can find. Get completely lost. Drive in circles. Yell at the sat nav. It doesn't understand my accent. Or my utter lack of directional skills. Eventually, stumble (literally) onto a beach. It's lovely. The sea is blue. I'm happy.
- Afternoon: Attempt to swim. Get sand in places I didn't know sand could get. See a tiny fish. Get a bit scared of the sea. Decide sunbathing is a better option. Get even more sunburnt. Buy a pointless souvenir.
- Late Afternoon: Attempt to drive back. Get lost again. Curse everything. Find a chiringuito (that’s a beach bar, for those of you who don't speak Spanish). Order a caña. Order another. And another. Begin to actually feel like I'm on holiday. Talk to a friendly local who speaks zero English (and I speak even less Spanish). Somehow, manage to communicate.
- Evening: Back at the apartment. The terrace is calling. Dinner: Probably more tapas. Or maybe just bread and cheese. Who cares? The stars are shining. The wine is flowing. Life, for now, is good. Write another terrible poem. Regret it in the morning.
Day 4: Whale Watching & Emotional Rollercoasters (Or, “Seeing Nature’s Wonders and Then Crying About Something Stupid”)
- Morning: Actually book a whale watching tour. Get ridiculously excited. The boat, not the biggest. The waves, a bit choppy. My stomach? Not a fan.
- Mid-Morning (ish): SEE A WHALE! And dolphins! Incredible! Magical! I'm practically sobbing with joy. Filming everything, of course, and forgetting to be in the moment. Curse.
- Afternoon: Go to a town. Have an ice cream. Decide to be happy. Get lost. Find a little shop. Find some beautiful jewelry. Buy it I will… but feel incredibly guilty about spending money. Go back to the shop. Don't buy it. Walk out. Regret. Buy it later.
- Evening: Back at the apartment. Feel a weird sense of… something. Maybe sadness. Maybe just exhaustion. The terrace remains, my solace. Drink wine. Stare at the stars. Question everything. Decide that everything is probably okay.
Day 5: Lazy Days & Departure Dread (Or, "Don't Make Me Go Home!")
- Morning: A day of nothing. Which is EXACTLY what I need. Sleep in. Read a book. Do absolutely nothing of any consequence. The sun, the terrace, a book… pure bliss.
- Afternoon: Pack. (More or less.) Realize I'm going to miss this place. The sun. The wine. The tapas. The utter lack of responsibility. Try to memorize the scent of the place so I can smell it when the clouds are dark.
- Late Afternoon: One last walk along the beach. Try to capture the memories. Try to convince myself I'll come back.
- Evening: Back at the apartment, staring at the terrace for the last time. Sip wine. Feel a profound sadness. Contemplating what I'm going to have for dinner. Probably tapas. Because, why not?
- Night: Arrive at the airport, still craving tapas. Say good bye to the sun, the wine, the perfect terrace, and the existential void.
And finally…
This is just a suggestion, folks. Adapt it. Change it. Get lost. Get found. Drink too much wine. Laugh. Cry. Embrace the mess. Because that, my friends, is how you make a holiday truly fantastico. (And for the love of all that is holy, pack more sunscreen!)
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Q: Why am I suddenly obsessed with the color chartreuse? Is this normal?
Oh, honey, the color chartreuse? Don't even *get* me started. Last week it was burnt sienna. Before that, it was, for a terrifying three days, a profound love for the smell of… well, let's just say 'wet dog' doesn't even *begin* to describe it. (And no, I didn't own a dog at the time. Just... well, never mind.)
Is it normal? Absolutely. Your brain is a bored toddler with a crayon box made of emotions. It grabs whatever is shiny and new and screams "CHOOSE ME!" for a bit. Chartreuse is probably just the current "It" color. Embrace it! Go buy some chartreuse curtains. And then, when you're over it in, like, a week and a half – I guarantee you’ll be over it – donate them to Goodwill and move on. Just don’t go buying chartreuse-colored *food*. Learned that the hard way.
Q: What's the best way to deal with overwhelming anxiety? (Asking for a friend... obviously.)
Ah, anxiety. My old, and occasionally unwelcome, friend. Look, if I had a magic bullet for this, I wouldn't be writing this, now would I? I'd be busy sipping piña coladas without having to, you know, *worry* about the pineapple getting me.
Okay, so here’s the honest truth, straight from the anxiety trenches: There's no single "best" way. Sometimes, a good cry is enough. Other times, you're in DEFCON 1 panic mode. Deep breaths (seriously, try it. It's the only thing that sometimes feels like it’s working when you’re *actually* panicked). And TALK to someone. Anyone. Even the slightly-psychotic-but-mostly-harmless squirrel that keeps trying to steal my bird feeder. If you've got a therapist, call them. If you don't, *get one.*
I also find that really, REALLY terrible reality TV is surprisingly soothing. Guilty pleasure alert! Watching people make utter fools of themselves on *Love Island* or whatever flavor-of-the-month trainwreck is currently on can actually make *your* problems feel manageable for a little while. Don't judge me! It's a coping mechanism, and a good one at that.
Q: How do I stop procrastinating? I have, like, *so* much to do.
Look, I'm answering this question from my couch, surrounded by laundry that smells suspiciously of mildew, while simultaneously avoiding about five things I *should* be doing. So clearly, I'm an expert, right?
Honestly? You don't. You just... accept it. We are all, to some degree, procrastinators. We're masters of the art of putting important things off until the last possible second. It's a human condition akin to breathing!
That said... Baby steps. Break things down into tiny, almost insulting, tasks. "Write one sentence." "Check one email." Make a list. Forget it. Scratch it out. Write another one. Get distracted by a stray sock. Find it. Add it to the laundry pile. See? Productivity! In a manner of speaking. And that reminds me, I saw the *perfect* video of a cat playing the piano. I must watch it. It's important research for this answer, you know.
Q: What's the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
Oh, sweet summer child. Where to *begin*? My life is a veritable buffet of humiliating experiences. But alright, let me regale you with a tale of woe…
It was a work conference. High stakes, important people, the whole shebang. I’m talking fancy hotel, power lunches, the works. And me? Well, I'd decided to wear, and I swear I’m not making this up, a *sequined* jumpsuit. Yes, you heard that right. Sequins. It seemed like a fabulous idea at the time. (It wasn't.)
Fast forward to the after-dinner networking event. I was, shall we say, *enthusiastically* chatting with a very important potential client. We were laughing, exchanging business cards, feeling very professional. Then… *snap*. The strap on my sequin jumpsuit decided to give up the ghost. In front of everyone. My entire top half was suddenly on display. The silence that followed was deafening. The very *air* in the room seemed to be gasping. I froze. I couldn't speak. I swear, the only thing that moved was a single, rogue sequin, slowly making its way down to the floor. And what did I do? What would *you* do? I did absolutely nothing. I stood there, mortified, trapped in my sequined prison. I'm pretty sure the client never called. And I can still feel the burn of the room's collective judgement. So yeah… sequins=bad. Trust me. And now, I'm wondering what I did with my chartreuse paint set.
Q: How do I deal with feeling like I’m constantly failing?
Oh, the feeling of inadequacy? That’s my oldest frenemy. We do a lot of hugging, a lot of yelling, a lot of trying to just... breathe. Look, the truth is, everyone feels like a failure sometimes. Even, or perhaps especially, the shiny, happy people on Instagram. They’re probably just better at filtering out the mess.
First of all, remember that everyone's journey looks different. Comparisons are the thief of joy, and all that jazz. Second of all, *fail* is just a learning experience. Did something go wrong? Okay. What did you learn? Next time, try something different. If that doesn't work, try something else. And the universe is full of things that don't work. It's really full of them.
But mostly, be kind to yourself. Treat yourself like you'd treat a friend who was going through a tough time. Which brings me to ice cream and binge-watching *Schitt's Creek.* See? Self-care. It's a thing. Also, remember the sequin jumpsuit. Things could be worse.
Q: Is it okay to eat an entire pint of ice cream by yourself? Asking for a… well, same old.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? YES! Look, the question isn't *if* it's okay to eat the whole pint, it's whether you *should* be in the habit of it. And honestly? You probably shouldn't. But.Hotels With Kitchen Near Me
