Ritz Carlton Abama, Tenerife

This resort is surrounded by banana plantations, resting a short distance from the village of Playa San Juan and about 20 mins drive from Costa Adeje. Set within beautiful, well-tended tropical gardens, this Moorish-style hotel is set on its own, so is ideal if you either want a relaxing hotel with many facilities to suit all, or a base to drive out to other areas of the island.

The resort is large, but this means that it retains an aura of peace and space. The hotel has a mini train that runs up and down the resort, all the way from the beach and up to the golf club. We walked the hill most days, but I admit we did jump on the train and call a buggy to pick us up a couple of times as my legs were aching! For selected room types you get your own use of a buggy.

The resort is set up with the main building (citadel) housing the main reception, spa, kids club bars and most of the restaurants, alongside the main pool and family only pool. There are other pools and restaurants spread around the resort.

Slightly further down the hill you have the villa style rooms, each sharing their own exclusive pool for the guests staying in each area. We were lucky enough to be allocated a garden view (although we could see the sea through the palm trees) deluxe room in the villas. It was an amazing room, with the biggest bed I have ever seen, which could easily fit 4 people in! A lovely pool area with staff on hand catered to our needs.

There are many types of rooms on offer and depending on your party, I will recommend the best area on offer and I can offer competitive rates and can guarantee interconnecting rooms.

Activities include the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, an 18-hole, 72 par golf-course, kids club and spa. The hotel also run a daily programme of events that you can participate in if you wish.

There are twelve eating options, including the Sports Bar, Lobby Bar and the a la carte options, alongside two Michelin starred M.B and Michelin starred Kabuki. We ate in the lovely Italian restaurant called Verona, The Beach Club and the Sports Bar. The prices are quite high but relative of staying in a 5* hotel, with excellent chefs and more dining experiences than just traditional eating out. I can pre-book your restaurant choices before you go.

There is a lovely little sandy beach that has beds for use of hotel guests, a restaurant and bar service. It is private except for a few locals who are in the know! You reach the beach either by the train or the funicular, so lots of fun! Lastly, I must mention of the staff. From the check-in to check-out, we were made to feel very welcome and valued. All the staff were friendly and offered excellent service. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel for golf breaks, family holidays, honeymoons and groups - it has something to offer all.