Let's talk about six

And there's no better time for sun-starved Brits to book, imminent appalling Blue Monday tempered by appealing prospect of archipelago sapphire sea and sky.

Unspoilt sands and lunar landscapes, clamorous chiringuito to quiet coves, whale watching and wine tasting, all warmed by subtropical climatic consistency, are among attractions aplenty across jewel in Canary Islands' crown.

Hospitality hosts' "Despite the forecast live like it's Spring" watchword could not be more fitting in Island of Eternal Spring, southern hoteliers proving true to their "Enjoy comfort and exclusivity with modern spaces, sea views and premium services for unforgettable stays" mission statement.

Spring Hotels' "super six" offer something for everyone, courtesy galaxy of shimmering sites in land of dark sky stargazing, all enhanced by exclusive UP! rooftop opulence, complete with indulgent infinity pools, Jacuzzis, Balinese beds and sun loungers, literally taking unhurried unforgettable VIP experiences to another level.

Base camp Spring Hotel Bitácora is key player in Playa de las Américas, subtly secluded behind resort’s busiest strip, conveniently walking distance from waves while discreetly distant from beach bars' buzz, four-star style meeting first class family-friendly all-inclusivity.

Short taxi ride west to Los Cristianos reveals first sister site Arona Gran Hotel, seafront promenade location affording picture postcard Atlantic and La Gomera island vistas, verdantly foliaged soaring space welcoming more mature demographic, adult couples cosseted by wellness tranquillity of full spa and multiple pools.

Cue mood shift at Spring Hotel Vulcano, centrally located four-star property tailored for couples and friends keen to enjoy energising entertainment without excess - lively during daylight, comforting by night - sports bar offering added attraction for we fans loathe to leave football behind with UK's wintry terraces.

Mare Nostrum Resort, meanwhile, accommodates trio of recently acquired distinctly diverse seafront sites, clustered like paradisiacal sand dunes around El Camisón.

Five-star adult-recommended boutique base Sir Anthony Hotel offers direct coast access, combined with strong sense of privacy. Clearly aimed at couples seeking polish and peace, selected suites boast terraces and plunge pools, emphasising credentials as classiest of establishments.

Nearby Cleopatra Palace strikes more traditional note, promenade-fronting four-star flexibility attracting young and old alike to experience winning combination of superbly situated convenience, generously proportioned rooms and plentiful shared amenities.

Big sister Mediterranean Palace operates on different scale still, five-star excellence ideal for multi-generational travel, arguably isle's most comprehensive kids’ club allowing children, parents and grandparents to comfortably coexist without competing for space.

Off-site attractions include nearby Hard Rock Cafe, grand façade housing tried, tested, trusted winning combo crowd-pleaser of satisfying Stateside comfort food - all belly-buster burgers and slow-cooked ribs, washed down by signature cocktails - enlivened by legendary stage acts, AC/DC covers band leaving our appreciative audience suitably "Thunderstruck".

Restaurante Muelle Viejo serves up much more than tastebud-tingling taste of coastal cuisine excellence, providing Guía de Isora Alcalá pier picturesque vistas to di(n)e for, appealing accompaniment to flavoursome specialities such as fresh grilled fish with garlic and parsley mash as well as prawns with avocado deluxe salad, enhanced by unrivalled range of Canarian wines.

Seamlessly Bodegas Frontos - similarly supported by Tenerife Tourist Board - is well worth long and winding road trip uphill to lofty Los Blanquitos, grape escape sampling second to none traditional winery tour, host with most Carlos explaining in educational and entertaining way 540,000 square metre sustainable estate's 1949 origins to modern-day production, harvesting to bottling and, best of all for vinophiles and oenophiles among us, together tasting and toasting founding father-of-ten Manuel Luengo's lasting legacy.

And there's no need to ask the way to Amarilla, three central sites offering free return coach rides to marina home of Submarine Safaris' unique window on underwater world, viewing ports revealing mysterious shipwrecks and amazing marine life as divers swim alongside denizens of the deep, we safely all living in predictably yellow submarine.

What becomes crystal clear as such waters is how well Spring Hotels has deliberately diversified its offering, Bitácora and Mediterranean Palace catering confidently for families and multi-generational groups, Sir Anthony, Arona Gran and Vulcano focusing on adults seeking calmer curated stays, Cleopatra Palace comfortably sitting somewhere between.

Tenerife beyond the beach many ways to stay options prove six sites into one destination does go ... as should you.

Fast facts Spring Hotels https://book.springhoteles.com/

Tenerife Tourist Board https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/

Restaurante Muelle Viejo, Calle Pasaje del Ancla, 1 Alcalá. Guía De Isora, +34 618885391, Inicio - Restaurante Muelle Viejo en Alcalá.

Bodega Frontos, Lomo Grande, 1 Los Blanquitos, Granadilla, +34 922777253, [email protected], https://frontos.es

Submarine Safari, +34 922736629, [email protected]

Highlights: Mount Teide National Park, black and golden beaches, charming towns like La Laguna, vibrant gastronomy.

Why to go: Year-round sunshine with 23°C average temperature, Europe’s best winter sun destination with diverse landscapes and authentic culture.

Way to go: Direct flights from UK airports to Tenerife South (TFS) with British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, one-way fares starting £50-70.