5.      Visit a Black-Sand Beach

Both black and gold sand beaches exist on Tenerife, and you’ll be able to take your pick from over 70. In the south is where you’ll find most of the lighter sands and gentler shores, but they’re generally scattered like so many grains of … well, sand. Some black-sand shores you’ll want to visit may include Playa de los Guios/Playa de los Gigantes, Playa de Benijo, Playa el Bollullo, Playa Jardin, Playa de Fanabe, and Playa de la Arena. Ask a Travel Advisor which ones they recommend most to scratch these off your bucket list. They’ll likely suggest Blue Flag and disability-friendly Playa del Socorro on their list.

6.      Shoot for the Stars

Stargazers and dreamers should set their sights on Tenerife for some of the most brilliant sky views they’ll ever experience in their lives. It’s been designated an official Starlight Tourist Destination and Teide National Park is considered the third best place in the world to see the stars clearly. In fact, NASA itself has called it a “window to the universe.” Plan with a Pro to join a tour, which is the safest way to be hanging around a park at night!

7.      Make it a Double Palma

Believe it or not, even with the top of Africa notching into the passage and the dip of the Iberian Peninsula, Tenerife is an easy, short ferry ride away from Mallorca. As in less than three hours away. It’ll take you right to the capital, Palma in Mallorca, which is just fun if you’re already planning a day trip to La Palma, the northernmost island in the Canaries. Choose from any of these hotels with confidence and book with Travel Protection Plus for even more.

8.      Get Out of This World

Tenerife may be the main island and Ibiza and Mallorca may be top-of-list nearby islands to hop to, but Lanzarote is also worth a pop-over while you’re in the neighborhood. It’s called The Different Island for a reason, and that reason is its visual similarity to Mars. Black and red earth, a quiet soundscape, and rural villages are only part of the reason it’s considered a biosphere reserve. Skip the ferry – the stopover and journey can be up to 17 hours. Instead, fly nonstop in under an hour and stay for a few days in one of ALGV’s Travelogue-featured properties.