Let’s face it, Tenerife isn’t exactly tiny. And in the space it has to share with you there are lots of potential resorts you could stay in. The problem is in picking the right one for you.

Obviously you want to make the right decision before you board the plane and you are on your way there. All is not lost if you do arrive and you aren’t happy with your choice, but it is certainly a lot easier if you get it right from the moment you make your booking.

As such it pays to explore the island in a virtual sense before you book anything. Get a map of the island online and take a look at the various place names. You will probably recognise some of the main venues Playa de las Americas, but is this really going to be the right spot for you to stay in? Explore some of the other names and locations as well – you might just stumble on something absolutely perfect for you.

Another good method to use is to look up information on all the most popular resorts, as well as Googling the resorts and locations you haven’t heard of before. This will give you more details about each place and the various landmarks and venues immediately next to it as well. For instance if you want to try something completely different like camping near to Mount Teide – Tenerife’s slumbering volcano – you won’t be looking for a main resort. You’ll need to find pertinent information to ensure you can make this particular dream come true instead.

In truth Tenerife is about a lot more than just big name resorts. It has plenty more to offer as well – you just have to be willing to get out there and find it. The trick to doing so is to find it and partially discover it online first. You wouldn’t want to find out too much about it because you don’t want to spoil the surprise. But if you know enough to know you’ve found the ideal spot for you on Tenerife, you can go ahead and book your perfect holiday.