http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog At RH Hotels we have our own blog so that you can participate daily in our entries. We offer all sorts of daily tourism information to our readers related to RH Hotels and with all the events taking place in the Region of Valencia. en-en webmaster1@hotelesrh.com webmaster1@hotelesrh.com http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/imgLib/rss-logo.gif http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog 140 89 webmaster@hotelesrh.com http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/48/firastock-in-gandia.html The 2010 edition of “Firastock” will be the first weekend of August, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th from 19:00 H to 24:00 H . As in previous editions, you will find important firms with outlet. This year, you will find also interesting offers of electronics, computer and motor. Come to visit “Fisactock” and enjoy your stay in one of our hotels in Gandía Beach……. closer “Firastock” , near the beach and with very competitive prices...]]> 2010-08-04T17:25:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/47/hotel-princesa-award-for-excellence.html   Hotel R · H Princesa **** in Benidorm has win the  " Award for Excellence "  from  one of the most important tour operators of the United Kingdom, Thomas Cook. We want congratulate all the staff of the Hotel R · H Princesa **** for their good work. Congratulations!!!...]]> 2010-07-01T12:58:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/46/gmtv-in-benidorm.html From monday 28th to friday 2nd July, HOSBEC is making a promotion of Benidorm in the british Tv program : GMTV, with reports recorded in the city during the emission program. All british tourist who want to come to the appointment can go to: Restaurante Barranco Playa, C/ Vicente Llorca Alós 14, Playa de Poniente Friday 2nd July, 7.00 am– 10.30am. Bus pick-up points (limited seats): 6.10am: Playa Levante/Avenida Estocolmo (opposite Burger King) 6.30am: Plaza Triangular (Plaza de la Hispanidad/Avenida del Mediterráneo) We would like to thanking the "Conselleria of Turisme"....]]> 2010-07-01T09:53:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/45/tourist-bus-in-gandia.html The company of tourism “Gandía Protur” will put a convertible bus from June 19th will  circulate through  Gandía's streets city and Gandía's Beach. Duration  of the tour :1 hour and a half approximately. Once verified the ticket, you will be able to make the tour the times you want. You can buy the  tickets in our R·H Hotels: Bayren, Bayren Parc, Riviera, Gijón Itinerary Bus......]]> 2010-06-30T18:31:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/44/inauguration-hotel-rh-portocristo-in-peniscola.html Hotel R·H PortoCristo in Peniscola was inaugurated last 18th June At the event came the regional secretary of Tourism, Mrs. Victoria Palau, The Mayor of Peñiscola, Mr. Andrés Martinez, many authorities, directors of travel agencies in Peniscola and executives and managers of R • H Hotels in Benidorm, Gandia and Peniscola. Before the cocktail, there was a visit to the hotel and their rooms with spectacular sea views and the castle of Papa Luna, the Spa with Jacuzzi, Sauna, Turkish bath, room massage, restaurant, cafeteria,......]]> 2010-06-29T12:36:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/43/tour-paradise-alejandro-sanz-in-gandia.html Next June 2ND we will be able to enjoy the concert of Alejandro Sanz in Gandia , he will present the new songs of his last disc " Paradise Express. " The concert will be at 21:30h in the institute "María Enríquez". The price will be about 30.-€ . And….why not? You can get a few days of holidays and enjoy the Sun in one of the nicest beaches from “Comunidad Valenciana” ; Gandia's beach. R•H Hotels offers you incredible prices in hotels of 4 and 3 stars near the beach. Visit us: hotels......]]> 2010-05-31T13:23:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/42/low-cost-festival-in-benidorm.html In a few months will start the summer concerts in Benidorm , whith big stars of the world of song. In the “Low Cost Festival” , which will be the weekend of 23rd to 25th July in the “ Parque de L'Aigüera” you will find famous artist like Placebo, Editors ... You can buy the tickets online, the price for one day 30 .- € (costs not included) Ticket for 2 days : 45 € (costs not included). And if you want to enjoy a few days in our city, you can visit our 4, 3 and 2 stars RH Hotels in in Benidorm. Information : Low......]]> 2010-04-30T17:14:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/41/terra-mitica-anniversary-2010.html The famous “Terra Mitica” theme park, located in Benidorm, celebrates its 10th anniversary and will open its doors in Spring. These first 2 months, the park will open on weekends and from 2nd June to 5th September will be open daily with new shows. As promotional innovation, the entrance for the 2nd day will be free (2x1) and if you are unable to go ( the 2nd day) you can choose another day for only 8 euros more. Another promotion the park offers you it´s “ Season pass ” you can renew it for only 49 € and get a new one......]]> 2010-04-22T17:27:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/40/beni--blues-brother-the-tribute-in-benidorm.html If you are looking for a Soul Music then go and see the Beni Blues Brothers. A great deal of work has gone into this Tribute Show. John Morgan and Darren Cannon both are the components of this group, they worked on the Costa Blanca circuit for many years,......]]> 2010-01-19T17:09:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/39/grand-ole-benidorm-opry-bar-county.html A new bar in Benidorm , Benidorm Opry (only 1 month opened). The grand Ole Benidorm is only music venue to be dedicated solely to Country Music. The Bar has been an ambition of entertainer Billy Val Williams and together with Linda, Gerry and Cheryl Taylor. The residents artistes are in the bar every night and every weekday afternoon from 3 pm there is Country Karaoke. The decoration’ s Bar is about lots of memorabilia from the Country scene and even has a Country Music Hall of Fame adoring the walls. It will be full programme of events......]]> 2009-11-26T13:16:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/38/xxvi-international-benidorm-half-marathon.html The international Benidorm Half marathon has grown in popularity and reputation along with local residents and UK based British runners.The next race on Sunday 29th November will be no excepcion to this rule. The marathon has a maximum capacity of 3,500 runners . I f you want participate book now or miss out!  The Half Marathon starts at 10am in front of the AYUNTAMIENTO DE BENIDORM, and is run over a flat course on closed public roads, and takes in the city’s main Levante and Poniente beaches. Charity Runners Like all big events such as this there will......]]> 2009-11-20T12:44:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/37/british-party-in-benidorm-festival-week.html After Benidorm festival week, the british tourism have been doing their own Benidorm Party. This year the government house and Peñas “Virgen del Sufriago” association made a help to follow this spontaneous celebration giving them entertainments like “pasodobles”, Orchestras in the street and colour! The last Friday the organization cooked a big paella in the street to everybody. It is a good opportunity to obtain a great relationship between one of the most important touristic markets and our city....]]> 2009-11-16T16:23:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/36/major-fiestas-programme-2009-benidorm.html FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 18:00 LIGHTING of the ARTISTIC ILLUMINATION. Afterwards, INAUGURATION OF THE FAIRGROUND next to the Bull Ring.  23:00”PENYAS” INFORMAL PARADE. Meeting of the “Peñas” at C/ Ruzafa. Parade around Ruzafa and Martínez Alejos streets. 00:30 BLUES & BEATLES NIGHT at Constitution square. Performing “LOS INSÓLITOS” and “AGAINST THE ODDS”. SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 10:00 MASS at the Church of San Jaime, in honour to the Virgin of the Suffrage, singed by the Barqueta Choir. 11:45......]]> 2009-11-02T16:24:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/35/creation-of-a-new-councillor-for-foreing-tourists-and-residents-in-benidorm.html Manuel Cabezuelo, responsible of tourism in Benidorm , has announced the creation of a new councillor, who will be directly responsible for the needs of European citizens living in the city and tourist. The idea is to allow European foreigners a chance to deal with problems with a member of the city , the idea is to make foreigners feel more confident about their dealings with the city, and through that confidence, nurture a loyalty the Benidorm “brand” and so boost tourism and long term residents...]]> 2009-10-30T13:44:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/34/viii-internacional-chess-festival-in-benidorm.html     Benidorm open tournament will take place from  4th December until 8th Decembre 2009 and is part of the Benidorm chess Festival . If you win your online - qualifyer on the upcoming Saturday, wich will start at 15:00h cest in the Emanuel lasker Arena you will recive free accomodation during the event.   If you are interested clik here to see the conditionas and all the informatión.  ...]]> 2009-10-27T13:43:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/33/5.5-millions-viewers-flock-to-benidorm.html ITV1 Benidorm won the 9pm rating battle for the second week running on Friday, 9 Octobre , attracting 5.5 millions viewers. Benidorm was down by 500.000 viewers and three share points on the previous week series opener, but still comfortably won the slot, heating BBC1'S Criminal Justice- ONE CAPITOL: BENIDORM MADGE  FIGHT: CLIK HERE It is great to have a TV Program about our Town, isn't it? Don't stop to see it but come to here and enjoy us like the actors!!! RH......]]> 2009-10-27T13:33:00.0000000+01:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/32/mexican-halloween-in-terra-natura.html         During the next days (from 19/10 to 01/11) terra natura give to you a free entry if you are a child  with a special costum! you will see there: street entretainment costums parade terrorofic  workshops  monstrous makeup and games!!!...]]> 2009-10-21T13:11:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/31/carxofa-party-in-benidorm.html Carxofa party will be  celebrate during the third week of November in Benidorm. It si a gastronomic party where you can try "Los Bollos a la Paleta" typical sweet from Benidorm...]]> 2009-10-21T12:26:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/30/the-platters-in-benidorm.html Thanks to the Rotary Club of Benidorm, HOSBEC and Cáritas Interparroquial , The Platters will be hosting an organized show to raise funds for the needy. The concert will take place on Saturday August 23rd at the Benidorm Palace Ballroom . All the collected funds, except the cost of the artists who have also given a special price for the ocassion, will go towards buying food for Caritas and its distribution among the needy. RH Hotels supports this great initiative and we will encourage all customers......]]> 2009-08-12T17:58:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/29/benidorm-local-parties-in-november.html On Friday, November 7th it will begin the festivities honoring the patron of Benidorm, the Virgin of the vote, Benidorm is already preparing everything althought there is months ahead. A contest to select the poster of the publicity is already done and various efforts is being made by the organizers to bring great artist for concerts for these dates. For the kids , a variety of shows is being prepared as puppets, clowns and a variety of games. In Hotels RH we are prepared for the holidays,......]]> 2009-08-05T19:54:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/28/valencia-tourism-office-opens-in-london.html London will see the opening of a new tourist office in a bid to boost tourist numbers to the Valencia region of Spain, which has been affected by the current recession. Angelica Such, Tourism minister for the reason said that although UK visitors are not as bad as they were in January and February, when numbers were up to 26% down on the previous year, whereas Junes figures are only down 8% of that of the same time last year. The new office will showcase the Valencia region, where Brit’s make up to 45% of visitors. “We want to show our commitment to the British market by making our destination more accessible......]]> 2009-07-28T11:30:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/27/benidorm-welcomes-30000-people-who-have-been-attracted-by-the-boss.html Benidorm’s Mayor , Manuel Perez Fenoll, has confirmed today at noon , that it will be around 200 police officers to ensure the safety of the Bruce Springsteen concert, which will take place on 30th of this month, from 22 hours at the Estadio Municipal de Foietes. There will be more than 60 National Police officers involved in the device's concert of Bruce Springsteen, who will join more than 60 local police officers, 15 personnel from the Civil Guard, security staff of the company organizer of......]]> 2009-07-21T17:41:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/26/moors-and-christians-in-villajoyosa.html These traditional parties, declared International Tourist Interest, we will begin the neighboring village July 24 and will end on 31 of the same month. Like every year Villajoyosa is decked to celebrate one of its most international and beautiful festivity, the Fiestas of Moros and Cristianos in honor of Santa Marta. A festive feeling to convey to the public acts of the party, notably the struggle between the two sides, the fireworks and devotion of the villagers for their patron saint Santa Marta. The events planned are: Friday 24 at 9 pm will open the holiday lighting, and will play the anthem of Valencia to end......]]> 2009-07-17T15:53:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/25/gandia-beach-offers-new-services.html Gandia Tourism with the collaboration of the Red Cross and the School of Marine Workshop has launched two events of special interest. The first is access to toilets for disabled people . Will be along the beach with all three areas enabled them to both parking ramps, showers and parasols, also have the attention of the volunteers for any help, as well as the possibility of using the special chair to bathe with floats and crutches. The second is directed at the smaller ones , in the sports area will be workshops and games for the kids. Registration is free, with a maximum......]]> 2009-07-10T10:07:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/24/a-brief-note-to-our-customers.html Dear customers, We are pleased to announce that : In Gandía: Hotels Bayren, Bayren Parc and Gijón. In Peñíscola: Hotel Casablanca Suites. Have successfully passed the tests for obtaining the "Q"......]]> 2009-07-06T10:48:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/23/valencia-city-prepares-the-long-awaited-fair-in-july.html Throughout the years, the Fair has evolved into a huge bet for both cultural and leisure in a month that is more difficult, but that the Valencians themselves as well as visitors have made this a fair benchmark. For this year various events are being prepared including: International Competition of Bands: The event has become the largest in the world after more than 120 years of history, the most famous bands, both national and international beat for determining who wins this prestigious award. From Saturday July 4 to 11 the Palau de la Música and the Plaza de Toros will......]]> 2009-06-30T11:16:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/22/terra-natura-vets-teach-bird-to-fly-again.html Terra Natura's vets have managed to cure a vulture who was unable to fly. Experts from the Benidorm park say the bird had been immobile for four years. After treating the fractured wings, the staff at Terra Natura put the Griffon vulture (an endangered species) through a programme of physiotherapy, and announced this week he was able to fly again....]]> 2009-06-22T10:21:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/21/benidorm-tributes-koko-taylor-in-blues-blues-festival-.html Coming this Sunday June 14, Benidorm will host a tribute to the recently defunct "Queen of the Blues" Koko Taylor. It is in the Julio Iglesias Auditorium, beginning at 19 hours. The Department of Culture honors with his ' Blues & Blues Festival  the figure of the Grammy Award winner, Koko Taylor, the most important blues singer so far and undisputed "queen of the blues." Tickets can be purchased at the kiosk through the Plaza Triangular or Servicam at a price of 15 euros, or box office, at 18 euros. The mayor of Culture, Ángela Barceló, has announced that the concert will consist of three parts.......]]> 2009-06-10T10:20:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/20/blues-blues-09-benidorm-festival.html Benidorm has a treat for fans of the Blues next month when ''The Queen of Blues" also known as Koko Taylor and Lonnie Brooks play in concert. Part of the Blues & Blues 09 festival, the pair will perform at the Óscar Esplá auditorium in l'Aigüera Park on Sunday June 14th. It starts at 19.00 and tickets costing €15 can be purchased at the kiosk in the Plaza Triangular......]]> 2009-06-01T10:26:00.0000000+02:00 http://www.rh-hotels.co.uk/blog/archive/19/moors-and-christians-on-uk-television.html CALLOSA d’En Sarria Moors and Christians have been filmed by ITV for its sitcom, Benidorm. The popular comedy series, which features British people on holiday in the Costa Blanca resort town, has already filmed an episode at a spa in Alfaz del Pi. On Saturday, the film crew borrowed a number of Callosa’s regular fiesta participants, who donned their Moors and Christians outfits to the surprise of locals who would not normally expect to see the processions take place until later in the summer. “They’re going to pay us [the fiesta association] 3,000......]]> 2009-06-01T10:12:00.0000000+02:00