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A TI M E L E SS I S L A N D R E TR E AT O F N ATU R A L B E AU TY A N D E N D L E SS P OSS I B I L I TI E S .
RITZ CARLTON ABAMA T E NE RIFE , CANARY IS LANDS
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 718.395.9040
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RESORT
A T I M E L E S S I S L A N D R E T R E AT O F N AT U R A L BEAUTY AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES,
THE UNIQUE PERSONAL HOSPITALITY, ALONG WITH INCREDIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS, THAT HAS BEEN THE HALLMARK OF OUR REPUTATION, WILL ONCE AGAIN BE FEATURED IN A WORLD CLASS RESORT WITH OPTIMUM AMENITIES AND HIGHLY SKILLED STAFF TO SERVE AND ASSIST YOU.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, ABAMA IS DESIGNED TO HARNESS TENERIFE’S UNIQUE CLIMATE, OFFERING A HOLISTIC EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS OF ALL AGES. MASTERING REST AND PLAY, BY LAND AND SEA, THE RESORT IS THE ULTIMATE HOST FOR REST AND RELAXATION, INDULGENCE, WELLNESS AND ACTIVE TRAVEL, CONSISTENTLY DELIVERING WITH THE WARMTH OF SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH ITS BRAND DNA AND THE RITZ-CARLTON STANDARDS.
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ROOMS & SUITES
I N D U LG E I N O N E O F O U R LU X U RY S U I T E S O R R O O M S A N D E N J OY E X T R A P E R K S
DELUXE ROOM Size 538 Sq Ft | 50 Sq M
• Ocean or Resort Views • Fully Furnished Terraces • Among The Largest Rooms
JUNIOR SUITE Size 699 Sq Ft | 65 Sq M
• Ocean or Resort Views • Personal balcony with stunning views • Walk-in wardrobe • Spacious living areas
ONE BEDROOM SUITE Size 861 Sq Ft | 80 Sq M
• Ocean or Resort Views • Personal terrace with breathtaking views • Separate living room area • Luxurious marble bathrooms
DELUXE ROOM VILLA Size 538 Sq Ft | 50 Sq M
• Ocean or Resort Views • Villa Location Exclusively for KMR Guests • Exclusive resort location • Nestled into lush botanical gardens
ONE BEDROOM SUITE VILLA Size 861 Sq Ft | 80 Sq M
• Ocean or Resort Views • Villa Location Exclusively for KMR Guests • Exclusivity and blissful seclusion • Luxurious room appointments • Spacious living room area
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Size 538 Sq Ft | 50 Sq M
JUNIOR SUITE Size 699 Sq Ft | 65 Sq M
• Ocean or Resort Views • Personal balcony • Walk-in wardrobe • Spacious living areas
FLOOR PLAMS
DELUXE ROOM & DELUXE ROOM VILLA
ONE BEDROOM SUITE ONE BEDROOM VILLA Size 861 Sq Ft | 80 Sq M
• Ocean or Resort Views • Personal terrace with breathtaking views • Separate living room area • Luxurious marble bathrooms
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CUISINE
GOURMET CUISINE U N R I VA L E D T H E K M R C U L I N A RY T E A M
KMR’S HIGHLY SKILLED TEAM OF PLANNERS AND CHEFS, DIRECTED BY THE RITZ CARLTON, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR DISTINGUISHED CULINARY TEAM, PRESENT YOU WITH THE DELECTABLE AND EXQUISITELY-PRESENTED DINING EXPERIENCE FOR WHICH WE ARE KNOWN.
OUR HIGH STANDARDS OF QUALITY AND KASHRUS ARE WORLD-RENOWNED. THE KASHRUS IS STRICTLY GLATT KOSHER. ALL MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS ARE CHOLOV YISROEL, AND ALL BAKED GOODS ARE PAS YISROEL. THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF KASHRUS ARE MAINTAINED UNDER THE STRICT AND EXPERT RABBINICAL SUPERVISION WHO WILL BE ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STAY. THERE WILL BE A MASHGIACH TEMIDI IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.
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NEW DINING ENHANCEMENTS OUR POPULAR CAFE AT KMR IS NOW PART OF THE KMR EXPERIENCE! THE BRUHOUSE AT KMR IS YOUR FULLY-STOCKED SOURCE FOR DELICIOUS COFFEE BEVERAGES, FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES, DELIGHTFUL FRESHBAKED PASTRIES BY CHEF UDI EZRA, AND MANY OTHER KMR SIGNATURE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ITEMS. MANY ARE PREPACKAGED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY.
POOL THE RITZ-CARLTON, ABAMA FEATURES A SELECTION OF POOLS ALONG THE RESORT. GUESTS CAN START THE DAY POOLSIDE IN THE CITADEL´S LAGOON POOL – THE LARGEST POOL IN THE RESORT AND IDEAL FOR ALL AGES. WHEN STAYING IN VILLA CLUB, MAKE YOUR WAY DOWN FOR A TIMELESS SUNSET BY DEL MAR INFINITY POOL. ALL OF OUR POOLS ARE OPEN DAILY AND OFFER SUNBEDS, UMBRELLAS AND TOWELS.
SEPARATE POOLS FOR MEN AND WOMAN
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RELAX
THE SPA SPA RITUALS INSPIRED BY TENERIFE TRADITIONS
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ENJOY ON THE ISLAND OF TENERIFE, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO EXPLORE, PARTICULARLY WHEN STAYING AT RESORTS NEAR TEIDE VOLCANO IN THE EXCLUSIVE AREA OF GUÍA DE ISORA. ON OUR IDYLLIC ISLAND IN THE CANARIAN ARCHIPELAGO, ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU. SO DO RELAXING AFTERNOONS SPENT LOUNGING POOLSIDE, BEACHSIDE, OR ON THE GOLF COURSE. LOCATED ALONG THE SMOOTH SLOPES OF THE TEIDE VOLCANO, HOTELS AND RESORTS NEAR GUÍA DE ISORA OFFER A MYRIAD OF OPPORTUNITIES TO INDULGE IN THE VACATION YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF. WHETHER YOU DESIRE A RELAXING GETAWAY OR AN ACTION FILLED TRIP, YOU CAN FIND IT ALL AT THE RITZCARLTON, ABAMA. DISCOVER THE ISLAND’S UNIQUE VOLCANIC LANDSCAPE AS YOU EMBARK ON A GUIDED HIKING EXPEDITION UP TEIDE VOLCANO, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. SET SAIL AND EXPLORE LA GOMERA ISLAND BY BOAT. OR, FOR A TRULY THRILLING ADVENTURE, TAKE TO THE AIR IN A HELICOPTER OR PARAGLIDING EXPEDITION OVER THE ENTIRE ISLAND. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING TOURS & EXCURSIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: ABAMA@CANARIAS.COM
LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
arts and culture MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ANTHROPOLOGY Located in La Laguna, this museum shows us a general perspective of the institutional, social and economic development of the island. www.museosdetenerife.org
NATURE & MAN MUSEUM Located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, this museum offers a look of the natural richness of the Canary Islands and of their pre-hispanic and guanche populations. It is integrated with the Natural Science, archaeology and the Institute of Canarian Anthropology museums.
SCIENCE AND STARS MUSEUM This museum gives us an explanation of the laws and beginnings of our governing nature; from the human being until the cosmos and the stars. This is found in La Laguna. www.museosdetenerife.org
WINE AND HONEY MUSEUM Located in El Sauzal, on the North of the island, this museum is the perfect place to learn everything about the history of the wine in Tenerife offering the best understanding of production. Its visitors will also have the opportunity to savour the magnificence of the local wines and honeys. www.casadelvinotenerife.com
www.museosdetenerife.org
activities
PYRAMID OF ARONA
CAVE OF WIND
Big Theater with capacity for 1,874 people, where the company of Carmen Mota offers a great spectacle of traditional Spanish dancing with a large cast of artists.
The Cave of wind is located in the district of “Icod de los Vinos”, in the northeast of Tenerife. It is the largest volcanic tube in the European Union with a length of 17 kilometers, and in its interior it holds a myriad of underground passages. The
www.webtenerife.co.uk
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cave is also a place rich in fossils and archaeological remains of the Guanches, the ancient inhabitants of Tenerife, have been found in several volcanic pipe entries. https://cuevadelviento.net/en/ home/?lang=en
GARACHICO Nestled below a 500m cliff in the northern coast of the island, Garachico was once considered as an important port for exporting Malmsey Wine and other local products until a several week long eruption poured lava into the old bay destroying everything in its path. Garachico has always taken care of its environment and protected the most diverse cultural manifestations. For all these reasons, the Spanish government awarded the town the Gold Medal of Fine Arts in 1980.
HELICOPTER EXCURSIONS HELI AVIATION Enjoy a ride on the south of Tenerife and observe with a bird view the wonderful sites of Teide from the sky or Los Gigantes cliffs. https://helidreamhelicopters.com/en/ inicio/
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LA LAGUNA La Laguna was the original capital of Tenerife and has a rich historic heritage within a fairly small area making it a very pleasant city to walk around. The historic centre of La Laguna is one of the cities listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is worth stopping at the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna that was built in neogothic style and contains a rich, artistic heritage as well as being the most important religious building in the city.
OROTAVA VALLEY It’s a beautiful valley located on the northern side of the island. The valley stretches from the sea up to the mountains near Las Cañadas, where the peak of Teide can be found.
PUERTO DE LA CRUZ One of the regular and most highlyrecommended trips from the south of Tenerife is to Puerto de la Cruz, a beautiful touristic town set in the Orotava Valley, in the north of the island. Puerto de la Cruz offers many interesting places to visit such as the “Lago Martiánez”, a stunning complex of seawater swimming pools and one of the biggest tourist attractions of Tenerife.
SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE OF CHINYERO Special Nature Reserve of Chinyero lies in one of the main structural axes of the island, formed by the eruptions of the “Arenas
Negras” and Chinyero volcanoes in 1706 and 1909 and those of a series of other eruptions, such as Montaña de Bilma and Montaña Negra.
sports BIKE EXCURSIONS Guided excursions in the south of the island in which you will be able to practice mountain biking. Our resort is pleased to offer facilities and services that will guarantee a full cycling experience in a privileged environment for the practice of this sport.
DIVING Discover the countless secrets and treasures that lay in Guía de Isora’s seabed. Take peak with the virtual tour to see what wonders await you.
HORSE RIDING If you like horse riding, in Tenerife you will be able to enjoy a fantastic day. http://centrohipicodelsur.com/en/home-2/
JEEP EXCURSIONS Exclusive tours of the island with your own guide and a private unique minivan in Tenerife.
BOAT RENTAL
JET SKI EXCURSIONS
Either to whale watch, to do an excursion on the coast or just to have some fun, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama guests can enjoy the following boats with or without a captain
One of the best options to get to know the area of Masca and Los Gigantes cliff. The groups, lead by a guide, will be able to enjoy with dolphins, whales, turtles, cliff of Masca and the caves of the cliff.
CLIMB TO THE PEAK OF TEIDE
https://jetski-tenerife.com
The climbs to the highest peak of Spain are done daily from 9am till 4pm, and the descents are until 5 pm. With the cable car you can reach up to 3.550 meters high. To access the peak you need to apply for a special permission before hand.
DEEP SEA FISHING If you want to enjoy a day of adventurous sea fishing, Tenerife if the place to be. With its wide range of boats for renting, you will experience an amazing day.
JUNGLE PARK It is a zoo and botanical park that counts with more than 75,000 square meters of jungle, 500 animals, tours of tunnels and bridges, waterfalls, caves and shows of exotic birds and raptors. https://www.junglepark.es/en/
LORO PARQUE Enjoy one of the best zoos of Spain. It offers an exclusive Killer Whale spectacle in Puerto de la Cruz. The park is open everyday from 8.30 am till 6:45 p.m. https://www.loroparque.com/en/
PARAGLIDING Enjoy the feeling of flying accompanied by a professional, and you will be able to admire the wonderful views Tenerife. It is advisable to wear sports clothing and footwear. https://www.tenerfly.com/GB/
QUAD BIKE SAFARI Quad excursions on roads and paths to enjoy a different perspective of the island. https://onlinetenerife.com
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SIAM PARK
TREKKING AND CANYONING
The biggest water park of the island, with 12 rides, counts with the biggest artificial wave of the world, which reaches up to 3 metres.
Excursions from 3 hours up to 6 hours, in different natural spots in which you will be able to enjoy areas that otherwise are inaccessible.
https://www.siampark.net/index.php/en/
https://www.guiadeisora.org
SUBMARINE SAFARI
WALK IN LA GOMERA
Explore the ocean floor and the feeling of a dive in the Atlantic Ocean.
Incredible tour in the neighbour island of La Gomera, the most amazing of the Canary Islands regarding natural sites, including a visit to the National Park of Garajonay.
https://www.tenerife-tours.co.uk/ submarine_safari_tenerife.php
KAYAK, SURF & SUP Abama Beach offer various activities on the sea with the Atlantic Ocean as the main stage.
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WATER SKIING
WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING Tenerife counts with one of the largest communities of pilot whales in the world. Enjoy of a 3 hour catamaran excursion from Puerto Colón along Los Gigantes Cliffs into the territory of the most precious cetaceans of the islands.
WINDSURF AND KITESURF In El Médano, one of the areas with the best beaches of Tenerife, you will be able to practice or learn those activities every day. https://tenerifekitesurf.es/en/
Enjoy a water ski class, for beginners or for professionals, from Puerto Colon https://www.manawa.com/en
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F R E Q U E N T LY
AS KE D
Q U E ST IO N S
KMR is an all-inclusive kosher retreat. A luxurious and worryfree vacation where guests enjoy an exclusive and elegant experience. With the KMR team ensuring that the hotel, food, Hechsherim, Minyanim, Shabbos and every detail measure up to KMR’s uncompromising high standards.
What is KMR?
Many guests choose to relax and enjoy the resort’s on-site amenities during their stay, as well as three gourmet meals and full day open café. Those who prefer to venture beyond the resort and organize their own trips or bus/boat tours can take advantage of the to-go corner or the Bruhosue café. as they explore the wonders of the Canary Islands.
KMR’s rate includes the full retreat experience from the moment of arrival at the Ritz-Carlton Abama. Guests will enjoy magnificent accommodations, luxurious amenities and impeccable service at a fivestar oceanfront resort. Along with incomparable gourmet cuisine prepared to the highest Kashrus standards and KMR’s legendary programming and entertainment. Camp KMR will delight younger guests, and with two of the Ritz-Carlton’s pools dedicated exclusively to KMR, separate swimming will be available throughout the day.
What does the all-inclusive rate cover?
How can I plan activities outside the resort?
Our dedicated concierge is available to help plan excursions and trips for guests who choose to supplement their retreat experience by taking in the exquisite beauty of Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands.
taxis, car services and private chauffeurs What is the best While are available at the Ritz-Carlton Abama, and way to get around airport, as island driving is safe, the easiest way to get around Tenerife is by car. Car on the island? rentals are available at the hotel and airport. Please note that Uber does not operate on Tenerife. The cost of a taxi for the approximately 25 minute trip from the airport to the Ritz-Carlton Abama is about 35 Euro. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 718.395.9040
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F R E Q U E N T LY
ASK E D
What kind of crowd does KMR retreats typically attract?
Q U E ST IO N S
Hailing from all across the religious spectrum, KMR guests value a high-end experience and an upscale atmosphere. Guests respect KMR’s class and Kashrus and know that they can trust KMR to provide them with an unforgettable vacation.
KMR’s staff of frum babysitters can be booked through the retreat coordinator. Babysitters are paid directly, by the hour.
Will babysitting be available?
What is KMR’s cancellation policy? How do I get to the Canary Islands?
Guests’ non-refundable deposits serve as confirmation of their reservations. Because unforeseen circumstances can arise, KMR recommends that guests purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance to cover those possibilities.
United Airlines offers direct flights to the Canary Islands on Tuesdays and Thursdays and three direct flights from the Canary Islands on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Non-direct flights are available through larger European hubs including Madrid, Paris, Lisbon and London.
What currency is used in the Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands use the Euro curency. Take note that U.S. dollars are not accepted by hotels, stores or vendors yet major U.S. credit cards are accepted by all island venues. The Ritz-Carlton offers an exchange service.
What kind of weather can I expect during the retreat?
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The Canary Islands are known for their beautiful weather, which is typically mild and pleasantly dry. The average August temperature in Tenerife hovers between 70 and 83 degrees and rain is rare.
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