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The Trend

24 Films 26 DVDs 28 Books 30 Music 32 Gadgets 34 Cars: The Aston Martin Virage

The Focus

38 Resort Living 44 Mediterranean Marinas 52 The New Shanti-Som Retreat 58 Amanda Seyfried 60 Rupert Bluff on Celebrity-Owned Resorts

The Style

64 Décor: Clive Christian Design 74 Resort-Style Gardens 76 Fashion: Dior Summer 2011 Collection 84 Fashion News

The Spa

90 Sensorial Journey Treatment at the Kempinski Spa 92 Beauty News 94 Resort Profile: The Finca Cortesín Golf, Hotel and Spa Resort 96 Gastric Band Treatment for Weight Loss 98 Health News

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101 What’s Up and Who’s Who on the Local Social Scene 110 Queen Tribute Concert

112 Business Profile: Puro Beach 114 Business Profile: Marbella Hills Homes 116 Enterprise

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124 Travel: Top International Resorts 132 Hotel Villa Padierna 134 Travel: Top Spanish Resorts

145 Ocean Club 146 Trocadero Playa 148 Food News 152 Restaurateur Profile: Jesús Mancho of Restaurante El Portalón 154 Wine Feature: Six of the Best

The Guide 156 Listings 166 Kids Zone

The Blog

167 Pet News 168 What’s On in July 170 Your Stars for the Month Ahead

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words BY IAIN BLACKWELL

The summer is hotting up and all predictions point to record levels of visitors arriving on the Costa del Sol this year, with everyone seeking guaranteed sun and safety.

But this is only a part of it – ask anyone what is so appealing about Marbella and expect to hear words like style, sophistication, glamour and glitz.

It all amounts to an enviable lifestyle and, this month, we focus on resort living, beginning with a look at what’s so special in our immediate surroundings here on

the coast, including the likes of the Tuscan splendour of the Hotel Villa Padierna and the simply outstanding Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa. Weighing anchor, we hop aboard a luxury yacht to experience some of the Mediterranean’s top new marinas, before strapping ourselves into our featured Aston Martin Virage to take a tour round Spain’s iconic resorts, and finally jetting off to those frequented by the rich and famous elsewhere in the world.

To match the sizzling temperatures, don’t miss our hot summer features on Dior Resort Wear, the multi-talented Amanda Seyfried, the launch of Clive Christian’s signature Marbella showroom, Six Great Spanish Wines, the amazing new ShantiSom wellness retreat and Queen tribute, 25 years to the day from their 1986 Marbella Concert.

The Costa del Sol shines and Marbella is the jewel in its crown.

With the crisis finally appearing to be in recession and the muchdiscussed new luxury port for top cruise ships on the horizon, the future looks bright indeed.

As always, you can be sure that Magazine will be here to keep you fully in the picture.

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l verano ya ha llegado y se dice que un número récord de visitantes hará notar su presencia en la Costa del Sol este año, todos en busca de sol y de unas vacaciones seguras.

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Marbella, la gente te contestará con palabras como ‘el estilo’, ‘la sofisticación’ y ‘el glamour’.

El estilo de vida que gozamos en Marbella es envidiable, y una de las razones principales es la presencia de algunos de los mejores resorts de lujo del país, como el Hotel Villa Padierna (inspirado en el esplendor de La Toscana) o el Hotel Finca Cortesín, Golf & Spa. Subimos a bordo de un yate de lujo, parando en algunos

de los puertos más nuevos del Mediterráneo, y luego montamos en el espectacular Aston Martin Virage para llegar a los resorts más icónicos de España y del resto del mundo.

Los termómetros están a punto de estallar y subimos la temperatura aún más con reportajes sobre la moda de la colección ‘Resort’ de Dior, la guapísima actriz Amanda Seyfried, el nuevo showroom de Clive Christian, Seis de los

Mejores Vinos de España, el nuevo refugio Shanti Som y un concierto que rinde homenaje al grupo de rock Queen, 25 años después de su concierto en Marbella en 1986.

La Costa del Sol brilla y Marbella es la joya de su corona.

Con la crisis llegando a su fin y un nuevo puerto en el horizonte, el futuro es más prometedor que nunca. Como siempre, estarás al tanto de todas la novedades con la revista .

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Los Monteros: Spacious Andalucian style beachside villa, located in a prestigious residential area, just a stone´s throw from the beautiful sandy beaches East of Marbella. Rustic style entrance area and kitchen. Living-room with fireplace, dining-room. Separate guest apartment.

Large covered and sunny terraces. Beautiful tropical garden, fantastic pool area. 5 bedrooms, 5+1 bathrooms, built 657 sqm, plot 3.338 sqm.

ID-No.: 2001503. Price: €5.490.000.

Nueva Atalaya: Charming family home in an established residential area on the New Golden Mile. Bright housing space, large covered and sunny terraces. Well-kept tropical garden, nice pool area.

3 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, built 250 sqm, plot 2.080 sqm.

ID-No.: 4000629. Price: €845.000.

Nueva Andalucía: Newly built contemporary villa in a most soughtafter residential area on the Costa del Sol, close to Puerto Banús and 10 minutes drive from Marbella Centro. Open layout, classic design. 6 bedrooms, 6+1 bathrooms, built 676 sqm, plot 1.784 sqm.

ID-No.: 4002783. Price: €3.450.000.

Sotogrande Alto: Exceptional rustic style villa, surrounded by the green zones of the well-known Almenara Golf course. Remarkable tropical garden, lagoon-like pool area with pool house and barbecue area. 8 bedrooms, 7+2 bathrooms, built 800 sqm, plot 2.509 sqm.

ID-No.: 3000070. Price: €2.200.000.

La Cala de Mijas: South-facing family home with beautiful sea views on the Costa del Sol, 20 minutes drive from Marbella and the Málaga International Airport. Well-kept tropical garden, nice swimming pool. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built 365 sqm, plot 940 sqm.

ID-No.: 5001083. Price: €549.000.

Telephone 952 900 077 • Marbella@hansa-realty.com • www.hansa-realty.com

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Golden Mile: Grand Moorish Palais with private park designed for elegant and luxurious living. Fantastic driveway, elegant reception rooms, separate guest house with 4 bedrooms and separate swimming pool, 3 staff quarters, several patios. 14 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms. Built 1.304 m2, plot 5.847 m2.

ID-No.: W-00D9Y6. Price: On application

Hacienda Las Chapas: Stylish, contemporary villa with fantastic sea and mountain views built within a grand tropical garden with exotic birds and Japanese garden. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Built 860 m2, plot 4.000 m2.

ID-No.: W-00CAKZ. Price: 2.950.000 €

Santa Clara Golf: Front line golf semi-detached villa with private pool and beautiful sea and golf views situated in a gated community. Ample distribution and high qualities. 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Built 250 m2, plot 318 m2.

ID-No.: W-00D2QV. Price: 650.000 €

Elviria Hills: Excellently priced, luxury penthouse with beautiful sea views situated in an exclusive community with a 9 hole golf course, club house and Michelin star restaurant. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Living area 160 m2, terrace 45 m2.

ID-No.: W-00EEC9. Price: 690.000 €

Cabopino: Lovely decorated apartment with ample terrace and private pool as well as impressive sea views situated close to the beach and the Marina of Cabopino. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Living area 114 m2, terraces 127 m2.

ID-No.: W-00F39M. Price: 340.000 €

Office Elviria: 952 83 55 80 · www.engelvoelkers.com/costadelsol

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Sierra Blanca: Impressive Balinese style estate built to high standards. Furnished and decorated with original features from Bali and benefits from high security and privacy. Stunning gardens with large swimming pool, staff quarter and many features. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Built 904 m2, plot 2.112 m2.

ID-No.: W-00EE7V. Price: 4.990.000 €

Cascada de Camoján: Elegant, excellently priced villa with breathtaking panoramic views built to high qualities in exclusive location. Large reception room. Possibility to extend. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Built 643 m2, plot 1.350 m2.

ID-No.: W-00DDUV. Price: 1.950.000 €

Sierra Blanca: Luxurious villa, fantastically decorated in Moroccan style with manicured gardens and lovely sea views. Under-floor heating, staff quarter, separate guest apartment. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Built 751 m2, plot 2.002 m2.

ID-No.: W-00CEZZ. Price: 3.300.000 €

Nagüeles: Beautifully decorated 3 bedroom apartment with large terrace situated in a lovely gated community with swimming pool close to Marbella’s city centre and the beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Living area 108 m2, terrace 41 m2.

ID-No.: W-00FBLG. Price: 325.000 €

Sierra Blanca: Well priced, contemporary apartment situated in Imara, one of the most exclusive gated communities in Marbella. Beautiful large terrace with adjusted garden. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Living area 160 m2, terrace 60 m2.

ID-No.: W-00FC17. Price: 620.000 €

Office Marbella: 952 86 84 06 · www.engelvoelkers.com/costadelsol

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READING / MUSIC / FILMS / GADGETS / MOTORING / TRENDS

Catch up on all the latest entertainment releases, top class cars and cutting edge gadgets‌

24 Films 26 DVDs 28 Books 30 Music 32 Gadgets 34 Cars: The Aston Martin Virage

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Jardines Colgantes Very private and quiet apartment in the gated Marbella Hill Club with some of the most beautiful views over the coast and the sea onto Gibraltar and North Africa. The apartment has been refurbished to the highest standards and is in immaculate condition. The apartment has been interior designed and is for sale fully furnished. Large terrace with private pool. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Cooling: Air conditioning.

Heating: Air conditioning, underfloor heating thorughout the apartment. Fully equipped kitchen and garage.

Covered area: 173 m2 • Terraces: 107 m2 • 790.000 euros

Playa Esmeralda – Golden Mile Attractive frontline beach apartment within walking distance to Puerto Banús. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living-dining room, equipped kitchen, covered terrace. Air-conditioning & heating, security 24 hours,garage, storage room. Communal pool & gymnasium.

Marbella Sierra Blanca Superb interior designed family home in the most sought after location in Marbella, Sierra Blanca. It offers good sea views from all floors. Lovely mature gardens with pool. 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, guest-cloakroom, games room, sitting room. The property is in impeccable condition; ready to move in.

Covered area: 182 m2 • Terrace: 27 m2 • 795.000 euros

643 m2 built • 1.545 m2 plot • 2.450.000 euros

Playa Esmeralda – Golden Mile Lovely, southfacing, penthouse apartment in this prestigious frontline beach development within walking distance to Puerto Banus and its amenities.Fabulous sea views,large terrace,enormous roof top sun terrace.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, living and dining room. Communal gardens with pool. Gymnasium. 24 hrs. security. Garage. Storage room.

1.750.000 euros

Marina Puente Romano Impeccable duplex penthouse with beautiful sea views only a few steps from the beach and the promenade. 3 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, guest cloakroom, large terraces with plunge pool. Marina Puente Romano has beautifully landscaped and well maintained gardens with swimming pools. Garage and storeroom.

223 m2 built • Terrace 102 m2 • 2.390.000 euros

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THETREND REVIEWS

Cinema

WORDS marisa cutillas

Rise of the Planet of the Apes Rise of the Planet of the Apes, one of the most awaited film releases of the year, is a prequel to the Planet of the Apes saga. The film centers on a scientist (James Franco) who is working on a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

He experiments on a chimp called Caesar, working to boost its brain functioning and inadvertently bestowing it with an intelligence that has unimagined consequences, one of which is the end of human domination of the Planet.

» Genre

Action/Science Fiction

» Director

Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist)

» Actors

James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow

Bad Teacher

Bridesmaids » Genre Comedy » Director Paul Feig

Few actresses possess quite the perfect combination of beauty and wit as Cameron Diaz and she puts both these qualities to good use in her latest romantic comedy: Bad Teacher. Diaz plays Elizabeth, a highschool teacher who swears, makes fun of her pupils, drinks and smokes weed ‘for medicinal purposes’. Bored with her profession, she decides the one way out is to marry a rich man and she sets her eye on a handsome new teacher (Justin Timberlake), also the object of affection of another female teacher. At the same time, Elizabeth is being courted by a sarcastic, irreverent teacher who loves her just the way she is, and is determined to give her a lesson or two in teaching and in love.

» Genre Comedy » Director Jake Kasdan (Orange County)

» Actors

Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake

(Knocked Up) » Actors Rose Byrne, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Chris O’Dowd Bridesmaids may seem like a chick flick at first, but far from being yet another wedding-centered romcom, it is a sardonic critique of the extent to which weddings can not only be stressful for bride and groom, but also for the plethora of helpers, bridesmaids and best men required to make many women’s wedding day dream come true. In this film, countless victims are forced to pretend, spend and befriend… most of the time against their better judgment!

Green Lantern » Genre Action » Director Martin

Campbell (Casino Royale) » Actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Robbins

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FRONT LINE GOLF CONTEMPORARY VILLA, LA ZAGALETA, BENAHAVIS South facing villa set on a very tranquil and private plot with far reaching views of the golf course, mountains and partial sea views. The villa features various sitting areas, modern kitchen with Miele appliances and breakfast/sitting area, a master suite with fireplace, sitting area, private terrace, dressing room and bathroom with double height ceiling. Highlights include a cinema room, bar, billiard, gym, indoor pool and self-contained staff quarters. The landscaped gardens feature two outdoor swimming pools, BBQ area and outside dining area, a gazebo, vegetable garden, two garages, and a circular driveway. Under floor heating and A/C are also included.

DM2088:: Bedrooms | Dormitorios 6 :: Bathrooms | Baños 6 :: Built | Construido 1,253m² :: Plot/ Parcela 8,414m² :: Price | Precio 5,950,000€

MODERN HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS, MONTEMAYOR, BENAHAVIS Beautiful contemporary villa, enjoying a frontline golf position in the stunning Monte Mayor Golf & Country Club. Carefully designed to make the most of its position and to enjoy the breathtaking golf and valley views down to the sea. Garden with variety of trees and pool area with hard wood decking. Spacious entertainment room with bar and TV area, gymnasium and state-of-the-art 3D cinema room. Pre-installation and connections in place for a 2 bedroom independent staff apartment with kitchen. Under floor heating throughout, a/c hot/cold individually regulated, B&O music system, interior alarm with smoke detectors, perimeter alarm. Garage for 2 cars. Lifetime family membership to the golf included in price.

DM2762 :: Bedrooms | Dormitorios 5 :: Bathrooms | Baños 4 :: Built | Construido 759 m² :: Plot 3656m² :: Price | Precio: 1,890,000€

Av. Cánovas del Castillo Nº 4 (esquina Av. Ricardo Soriano), 1º planta, No. 3, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain.

Tel.: +34 952 76 51 38 I enquiries@dmproperties.com I www.dmproperties.com

THETREND REVIEWS

Dvd Beautiful Lies

WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

» GENRE Romance » DIRECTOR Pierre

Salvadori (Hors de prix) Beautiful Lies is the story of Emilie » ACTORS Audrey Tatou, (Audrey Tatou), a young hairdresser Nathalie Baye, Sani Bouajila who is as popular for her styling as she is for her talent at solving her clients’ problems. She certainly has a way with people, except that is with her mother, Maddy, who has lost her will to live since Emilie’s father passed away. When Audrey receives an anonymous love letter from a young male hairdresser, she changes the recipient’s name and re-sends it to her mother, in the hope that she will find inspiration to live. The letter works its magic but Emilie doesn’t know what step to take next when her mother expresses a desire to meet her secret admirer. Beautiful Lies is the kind of sweet, satisfying film you should slot into your DVD player when you’re feeling blue and you need a pick-me-up.

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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

THE MONTH FEATURED DVD RELEASE OF Fiction » GENRE: Thriller/ Sciencese (Mo on)

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» GENRE Documentary/Musical » DIRECTOR Jon M. Chu (Step Up 3D)

We’ve heard it all before… ‘Justin Bieber is for kids, he doesn’t quite cut it in the street cred department, he’s a male Britney Spears’… say what you will, but the story of this talented Canadian teen’s rise from rags to riches is one of the most inspiring real stories you are likely to encounter. Never Say Never is a musical documentary that chronicles interesting aspects of Justin’s professional and personal life. It covers the hard years (when he had to busk on the street to feed himself and his mum, who raised Justin on her own), his fortuitous discovery and meteoric rise.

Never Say Never is the kind of story the whole family will enjoy, find inspirational and entertaining. We bet it’ll make a ‘belieber’ out of you too!

» GENRE Thriller/Action » DIRECTOR Patrick Lussier

(White Noise 2: The Light) » ACTORS Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner

Drive Angry

If you’re up for a high-octane cinematic ride filled with escapes, car chases and surprises, Drive Angry is the film for you this month. Nicolas Cage plays Milton, a delinquent who escapes from prison to save his daughter from the hands of a merciless sect. Milton has only three days in which to find her, and he has nothing but a couple of clues and his blind fury, to rely on. Our hero is accompanied on his quest by Piper (Amber Heard), a beautiful waitress who steals her boyfriend’s 1970s Charger for a race towards salvation.

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Nueva Andalucía - Ref NDV1123

Contemporary villa located front line Golf on Las Brisas Golf Course, Marbella. The villa has recently undergone a total refurbishment offering an open plan style with floor to ceiling windows. The house is built mainly on one level, with 4 bedrooms (3 en suite) and 4 bathrooms with the master suite on the first floor. With South westerly orientation it faces directly onto the Las Brisas Golf Course and offers a lovely mature garden and an extended swimming pool with mosaic tiles, a large open plan kitchen with a feature fireplace, all bathroom fittings from Porcelanosa, linked music system and off road parking. Sole agency listing.

Beds: 4

Baths: 4

Built: 354m2

Plot: 1.469m2

2.900.000€ El Capitán - Ref NDV1255

Fuente del Espanto - Ref NDV1203

Attractive south facing villa for sale in the exclusive private estate of Fuente del Espanto in Benahavís. The property is built all on one level and has been modernised and decorated to a high standard, maintaining a traditional Andalusian style throughout.

Quality villa enjoying spectacular sea, mountain and golf views. Imposing entrance with high ceilings. Spacious lounge with fireplace. Generous kitchen with dining area leading to the covered porch and terraces. Lovely mature gardens with Gazebo and extra size heated pool. On the ground floor are two bedrooms sharing a bathroom.

Upper floor consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 en-suite. The master suite is particularly generous and enjoys panoramic views. Sole agency listing.

Beds: 5 Baths: 4 Built: 440m2 Plot: 1.825m2

Beds: 6 Baths: 4 Built: 309m2 Plot: 1.163m2

1.295.000€

Malibú - Ref NDV1253

1.575.000€

El Oasis - Ref NDA1270

Reduced to sell! Stunning 2 bedroom front line beach apartment with one of the best positions in this luxury residential complex Malibu. This small gated complex with only 72 units and 24 hours security is located less than 1 km from Puerto Banús. This immaculate community has got 2 swimming pools, one with salt water and one heated, an equipped gymnasium, two Jacuzzis and surrounded by tropical gardens. The property is sold totally furnished.

Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Built: 223m2 Terrace: 50m2 1.395.000€

First floor apartment situated in Oasis de Marbella, a Mediterranean style, fully gated complex on the Golden Mile, with beautiful communal gardens and pool, walking distance to the beach and amenities. The property is south facing with sea views and comprises: bright living/dining room opening on to a terrace; open-plan kitchen with utility room; master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, with access to main terrace; guest bedroom with en suite. Garage space included.

Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Built: 119m2 Terrace: 14m2

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250.000€

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Books

2 TOP SKI RESORTS OF THE WORLD BY ARNIE WILSON

If your idea of heaven is racing down the powdery slopes of the world’s top ski resorts, this book is a must. It showcases 40 outstanding skiing areas on four continents, from the lively après-ski in south Germany’s charming GarmischPartenkirchen to the adrenalin-filled black diamond runs of Whistler in British Columbia, or the quaint ski areas of Japan’s Nagano Prefecture. Aside from glorious photography, it contains practical information for each resort: accessibility, height, number and level of pistes and number of lifts.

1 THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOTELS RESORTS + SPAS BY TRAVEL + LEISURE In this sixth annual edition of The World’s Greatest Hotels, Resorts + Spas, marvel at a selection of over 400 of the best resort getaways in 2011, selected by the readers and editors of Travel + Leisure Magazine. Whether you’re looking for a chic hotel on Madison Avenue, a nature-filled haven in New Zealand or a romantic retreat in Bali, this beautifully presented, hardcover book should be your source of inspiration while you plan the holiday of a lifetime.

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4 BED IN A TREE AND OTHER AMAZING HOTELS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BY BETTINA KOWALEWSKI

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NUDE BEACHES AND RESORTS BY MIKE CHARLES

Those who can think of no better sensation than feeling the sun on their buns or letting it all hang out will enjoy this original guide, which is rife with stunning photography and concise directions and descriptions of the world’s top nudist nirvanas.

This book invites you to take your pick from 27 weird yet wonderful hotels around the word, including the Ice Hotel in Sweden, an authentic ‘bed in a tree’ in South Africa, an aeroplane in New Zealand or a stone pineapple in Scotland.

In addition to accommodation, Bettina Kowalewski details the interesting histories of each hotel and proposes three fun activities to undertake nearby. The book covers all levels of luxury, from backpacker hangouts to luxury hideaways.

E-BOOK OF THE MONTH: ECO-RESORTS: PLANNING AND Amazon recently reported that it is selling more e-books than paperbound books (105 e-books for every 100 traditional books sold). Have you caught on to the craze yet? Why not start with our e-book of the month?

DESIGN FOR THE TROPICS BY ZBIGNIEW BROMBEREK

This book invites you to discover how some of the world’s best environmentally friendly tourist resorts were made. From architectural design to material solutions and theoretical principles, it is an interesting testimony to the value of sustainable design and creative solutions to age-old problems.

5 ASIA’S BEST HOTELS 6 LUXURY HOTELS AND RESORTS BY INSIGHT SPA & WELLNESS GUIDES

BY MARTIN KUNZ

Insight Guides are known for delivering tried and tested information on everything to do with travel and this handy book on Asian resorts is no exception.

The guide covers 350 hotels and resorts and is based on information gleaned from over 50,000 guests and thorough inspections by members of HotelClub.com. Readers will find photographs of each resort, plus detailed information on prices, family friendliness, cleanliness, facilities, service, location and restaurants.

“Nothing could be more luxurious than pampering oneself in the soul-soothing atmosphere of a sumptuous spa designed by world renowned architects and interior designers”. Thus begins Martin Kunz’s ode to the wonder of spa living. From South Africa to India, Hong Kong to Australia, California to Morocco – the beautifully photographed pages will help you make the most difficult decision in your life – where to chill?

IPAD/IPHONE APP OF THE MONTH: TAP RESORT PARTY:

You’ve been dreaming of a peaceful vacation for years and finally, you’re right where you always wanted to be… the middle of a secluded island in the Maldives, lying on the warm white sand. There’s only one problem: after a few days doing exactly the same thing, you’re bored! No problem – you were smart enough to bring your iPad. Tap Resort Party is the App for you this month. Use it to design your own island, add exciting features or decorations and unlock bigger and better attractions as you level up. Buy an endless number of islands, entertain your ‘tourists’ with music and gifts and earn ‘coins’ even when you’re not playing.

Makes you wonder why you ever decided to get up from the sofa!

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Villa Torres – Grand Estate – Nueva Andalucía

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Music

WORDS Allan Tee

Stevie Nicks In Your Dreams Musically, this first studio collection in over 10 years has to be Stevie Nicks’ best work in a long time. I featured this album back in May on my Album Hour show and was instantly blown away! In the first two songs on the album – Secret Love and For What It’s Worth – she’s involved with taken men. She neither gloats about her bewitching appeal nor recriminates herself for her actions. These are her stories and her feelings.

Let others sort out the messiness of such complications.

Produced by Stewart and Glen Ballard, In Your Dreams will delight long-time Nicks fans. Recorded in her Los Angeles home, there’s a warmth and an ease to much of the album that invites the listener in with open arms, even on the most up-tempo tracks. A true winner!

Warren Haynes

Matthew Morrison Summer Rain

Man in Motion

Yes, Mr Schuester from Glee has released a solo album which he is promoting on YouTube. The former Broadway star has certainly made it big! As expected, this selection was inevitably going to include some of the songs from the show as well as tracks featuring Elton John, Sting and even Gwyneth Paltrow who played his love interest in the Glee series.

His duets certainly prove his stature among such musical superstars and some very well respected producers.

This music is very much what used to be referred to as ‘middle of the road’ but it delivers quality so seek it out.

Sometimes I feel really glad to be alive. Music is so much part of my life and being able to experience this superb new album from the co founder of Gov´t Mule and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, is something really special. Recorded ‘live’ at Willie Nelson´s Pedernales Studio near Austin, Texas, with regular cohort Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar co-producing, we hear Haynes determinedly mining an R&B approach steeped in influences from Stax, Muscle Shoals and Memphis’ Hi Records. With only one track shorter than six minutes, you will be transported into a total soul experience. There is a raw energy that feels completely elating. I am impressed.

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KODAK EASYSHARE This new line of cameras allows the avid social networker to directly upload content to sites like Facebook, YouTube, Kodak Gallery, Flickr and Orkut. The range includes the EasyShare Touch camera (with a tactile screen), the EasyShare Mini and Sport (perfect for those seeking an ultra-compact camera) and the EasyShare Max (the most luxurious cam in the range, taking 12 megapixel shots and boasting a SchneiderKreuznach panoramic lens, 30x zooming ability and an image stabiliser). i www.kodak.com

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HORN HI-MAC IPOD DOCK

How gorgeous is this new dock, designed exclusively for the Appple iPod by Korean architect, Shi-hyung Jeon? The design is based on the sleeve of traditional Korean tops known as the Han-bok and Beo-seon. The futuristic device houses eight speakers, each of which reproduces 50W of sound. i www.apple.com

LG OPTIMUS BLACK

KODAK PULSE Kodak’s newest digital frame comes with its own e-mail address, which stores and displays all images sent to it. Users can now also answer e-mails through the ‘Quick Comment’ function, which sends short messages.

HTC and Samsung made impressive sales in the Android phone sector last year, but 2011 will undoubtedly be the year of the LG Optimus Black phone, which features a 700 nits screen and a 1.500 mAh battery, is only 9mm thick and weighs a mere 100 grams. i www.lg.com

HTC FLYER HTC’s newest tablet features a 17.8cm screen, a 1024 x 600 resolution, 2.4 Gingerbread technology and single core, 1.5Ghz processor. It is easy to be seduced by its clear, bright screen, 3D-effect desktop and two cameras (a back camera of 5 megapixels and a front camera of 1.3 megapixels).

The device comes with a handy stylus which boasts excellent sensitivity to touch and an ability to erase, select text and copy and paste. i www.htc.com

SAMSUNG GALAXY S2

PANASONIC LUMIX FS22

PHILIPS 221TE2L MONITOR AND TELEVISION Not all rooms are big enough to support a largesized plasma television so if you’re after a compactsized monitor/television, check out the new Philips 221Te2L. It comes with a high-definition TDT synthesizer, LED panel technology and integrated loudspeakers. i www.philips.com

The new Lumix by Panasonic boasts handy new features such as a tactile screen, autofocus and a 16-million pixel resolution sensor. It comes with face detection technology, video recording function and MEGA OIS image stabiliser. i www.panasonic.com

Samsung’s newest smartphone boasts a double-nucleus Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, a 10.7cm, SuperAMOLED screen and an 8 megapixel camera.

Its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S, was hugely popular in 2010 (10 million units sold worldwide) and expectations are equally great for its faster, more stylish version.

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CARS

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he mountain roads around Ronda have a cinematic presence and beauty that we sometimes take for granted. Sweeping bends, massive drops and deep sepia-toned rock combine with the blazing sunshine to create a truly epic atmosphere for the Aston Martin Virage to strut its stuff and to drive home the beauty of the world on our doorstep.

I round another hairpin and the car launches towards the next apex, with the raucous V12 engine note reverberating off the rock face and filling the mountain with the sound of an old school fighter plane. Right then, right there, I felt like a film star. Not just any star, I feel like James Bond himself. Just for a transient moment I am cool as cool gets.

And that is the critical moment for the Virage, the moment when a would-be customer mentally signs the deposit check.

Because an Aston Martin is an emotional choice. There are faster and more luxurious cars for less money, but Aston Martin sells itself on a higher plane. The Virage is a

feeling; it’s the right to feel special each and every day. That was the dream behind the last outing for the Virage name, on the big, boxy, brash super saloon of the late 1980s. This one, though, is all new and a development of the DB9.

The new 12-cylinder slots in just beneath the range-topping DBS. It’s pitched as a whole new model and it is styled as an unusual hybrid of the two. The new headlights working their way across the Aston Range and the scowling front splitter give the front a much more aggressive look. Strong, angular sill sections contrast with the curvaceous rear haunches and it’s about as overt and dramatic as it can be without treading on the testosteronefuelled DBS’s toes.

It’s a relatively subtle update, then, and calling it a new model might be taking things too far. But taken on its own merit this is still an achingly beautiful car. The open-top Volante in particular, is a stunning thing with rollover humps reminiscent of an old-school racing car.

Inside, it’s the familiar Aston sloping dashboard, although the Virage gets new lightweight seats trimmed in the finest Bridge of Weir leather. There’s a special trim in there, too, and the old Volvo-sourced Satnav has given way to a new Garmin unit that pops up out the dashboard. That’s a small change, but one that will make Aston drivers the world

over rejoice, and that’s a feeling that will continue whenever they press the big glass key into its slot.

This car comes with a 490bhp variant of that six-litre powerplant that sounds as good as anything on this Earth. It’s one of those engines that makes you drive fast, everywhere, drinking in the sound of 6000 singing revs. It’s a totally different sensation to the much higher revving units on offer at Ferrari and Lamborghini, but then this laconic monster has a charm all of its own.

It’s a thing of pure beauty and every time the road straightens out I find myself planting the throttle to the floor and the hairs on my neck standing up as that V12 roar envelopes the cabin.

I’d need to grow up in a hurry, though, as this car is seriously quick and that penchant for pure acceleration could land owners in trouble. This is a seriously quick GT car, hitting 60mph (97kmh) in 4.6s and topping out at 186mph (299kmh), which is more than enough anywhere in this world. In gear it’s blisteringly quick, too, and the car is permanently a flex of the right foot away from legal trouble.

With 85 per cent of the torque available from 1500rpm, too, it can ride in a higher gear on a tickle of throttle and the new carbon-ceramic brakes are more than solid enough to drag off the speed.

The engine drives the rear wheels via a

VIRAGE is a

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carbon-fibre propeller shaft and a six-speed ZF automatic transaxle linked to paddle shifters behind the wheel that are so good, fast and precise I don’t ever hanker for a manual box.

It even blips the throttle on the downchanges, which if you’re pushing hard will send a deep cracking overrun noise through the exhaust, which is enough to sell the car on its own.

There’s a Sport button that sharpens up the throttle response and increases the volume of the exhaust for when you’re really in the mood, too, or helps you take the edge off the car when you’re doing serious miles.

This car comes with adaptive dampers, which helps control the 1.75 tonnes of weight in every bend. That’s a lot of physical mass to contain, and Aston couldn’t go all out on a sporting set-up, so there’s a slight lurch in the faster corners as the weight shifts and settles on the adaptive dampers that are new for this car.

The car soon regains its balance, though, then holds that attitude all the way through the bend. When the traction control eventually cuts in to help keep the car on the road it holds the car in a beautifully controlled slide that feels better than anything I could pull off on my own.

With the electronics on, this is a car that could swallow up a coast-to-coast drive and put a smile on your face every single minute of the way. The kids won’t be smiling in the back, as there really isn’t that much room, but then you can simply drown out their pained whining with the engine.

Carbon-ceramic brakes are the final major upgrade. Once I get used to the razor-sharp response and soften my own inputs they’re blisteringly good. If you really need to stop in a hurry then a stab on the middle pedal brings the car screeching to a halt as fast as hitting a wall. Which hopefully you then won’t.

It’s still going too far to call this a new

model, what it is, though, is the most resolved, usable and drivable version of the DB9 to this day. It’s more or less as fast as the DBS, as supple and comfortable as the DB9 and looks as good as anything on the road.

More than that, though. When the right road presents itself the Aston Martin Virage will make you feel like a film star. And for those lucky few that can afford the price of admission, that alone makes it worth every cent.

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PRICE: approximately €170.000 ENGINE: 6-litre V12 POWER: 490bhp TORQUE: 420lb/ft 0-60MPH: 4.6s TOP SPEED: 186mph

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CULTURE / HISTORY / FAMOUS PEOPLE / INTERVIEWS / FEATURES / HUMOuR

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38 Resort Living 44 Mediterranean Marinas 52 The New Shanti-Som Retreat 58 Amanda Seyfried 60 Rupert Bluff on Celebrity-Owned Resorts

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RESORT LIVING

ON THE COAST REPORT AMY WILLIAMS

One of the most prestigious addresses in Europe, Marbella has been home to European royalty, Saudi Princes, Hollywood icons, and residents whose names read straight from the pages of the world’s Rich Lists. It is a paradise for the privileged; a resort with a reputation for elegance and glamour which outshines even the most sumptuous of rival destinations. For, what other luxury locations can attempt to emulate in expense and splendour, Marbella eclipses with an enduring magnetism which simply cannot be imitated.

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ome 300,000 Brits currently enjoy the luxurious resort living which Marbella and its outskirts afford (a number which swells by 2.5 million with the annual tourist trade), but it was Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe who, on a casual visit to the area some 60 years ago, first saw the potential in this unassuming natural paradise. He was charmed by the town – a sleepy fishing village with a unique microclimate, refreshing waters, beautiful beaches, and a small population of friendly and hospitable locals – and, in the privileged position of having both capital and connections, he began the creation of the now iconic Marbella Club Hotel. He sent in the architects, sent out the invitations, and in so doing, he laid the foundations of Marbella’s future.

The Marbella Club was a luxury hotel built to last, and today encompasses over 120 rooms and suites, 14 private villas, heated private pools, a spa, a golf course, an equestrian centre, a beach club, designer boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and 42,000m2 of subtropical gardens. With a features list as fabulous as this, the Marbella Club is clearly in a luxury league of its own, right? Wrong. This is Marbella.

Luxury comes as standard. While the

original and iconic Marbella Club is undeniably at the top of its game, it keeps pretty prestigious company, its neighbour being none other than the Hotel Puente Romano, a haven of tranquillity and a bastion of the ‘old money’ appeal of Marbella.

And there are many more besides. Marbella boasts the largest concentration of high-end hotels in Spain, each with their own unique character, yet all with world-class service, sophistication, sublime spas and resort facilities; where the well-heeled visitor can divide their time between people-spotting and pampering in a private paradise.

It’s reported that Michelle Obama regretfully had to decline the invitation from Eva Longoria to dine with her at the La Veranda restaurant within the five-star Hotel Villa Padierna where the First Lady was staying during her visit last year, a truly missed opportunity for the President’s wife as it is widely considered to be one of the most exquisite establishments in Marbella, the chef having trained under a three-star Michelin maestro.

Were it not for the fact that most of the numbers would more than likely be ex-directory, the pages of the Marbella phone book could make for a read equally as interesting as the guest books of its hotels

(Banderas, A., Cowell, S., Sugar, Lord A...). For pleasure seekers the world over come to Marbella not just to holiday in its hotels, but for their own personal piece of paradise. The climate, peace and opportunities for physical wellbeing are unparalleled, and simply being able to take time out for a game of tennis, a swim in a private pool, or a bike ride up into the hills, provides a welcome hiatus in some high-profile and hectic schedules.

Marbella’s popularity has sent property prices in its exclusive areas off the scale, with real estate reported to be the second most expensive in Spain, after Madrid.

The Golden Mile, the palm-lined avenue which leads west from Marbella to Puerto Banús, is just such an area of enormous wealth.

Comprising Marbella’s best beaches and serene beach clubs, high-end spa hotels, designer boutiques, exclusive restaurants and fashionable nightclubs, all ensconced between vast areas of greenery and nature, the Golden Mile is one of Marbella’s most desirable addresses. The price tags on the grand villas, penthouses, and beachfront properties now number multiples of millions of euros. And should a post code here need any more conclusive a

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badge of exclusivity, then the summer residence commissioned by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and constructed on the Golden Mile, in the style and scale of the White House in Washington, and in which he was attended by an entourage of 3,000, royally seals the deal. Elsewhere in Marbella, private estates and prestigious residential areas can also be staggeringly expensive. Prices for property in La Zagaleta, for example, begin at the €4.5million mark, and rise to anything upwards of five times that amount.

And with such palatial properties to furnish, it’s back to the Golden Mile with the platinum credit card for chandeliers of Murano glass, soft furnishings from Tibet and Nepal, and Italianmarble garden sculptures to put the finishing touches to a semi-tropical garden.

Shopping of all descriptions is, of course, a serious sport in Marbella, and designer brands

have long been aware of the importance of strategic positioning on the promenade of Puerto Banús, in the foyers of the five-star hotels, and on the glamorous Golden Mile. Whatever must-have item they’re in search of, be it anything from jeans to jewellery, the world’s most well-dressed arrive at the exclusive boutiques to see in each new season.

Behind the boutiques, a high concentration of local golf courses boast some of the finest greens in the world, and provide the backdrop for the private country club estates where privileged players get away from it all on their golfing holidays. Golf is a high-end hobby, and even more so when enjoyed on the courses of the Costa del Sol. Five of the area’s golf courses are found in neighbouring Sotogrande, which caters for an equally elite, though somewhat more conservative crowd just to the west of Marbella. Former host

of the Ryder Cup, the Valderrama golf course is the highest-ranked in Europe, with the Real Golf de Sotogrande, La Cañada and Golf Almenara also held in high esteem. Polo is another sport with a similarly superior status, and it is at the Santa Maria Polo Club in Sotogrande that some of Europe’s most prestigious championships are played. With sailing facilities, spa hotels, and a substantially wealthy community for many of whom it is their second home, Sotogrande is the perfect retreat for total tranquility.

Like Marbella, Sotogrande also boasts the latest in luxury resort living; beach clubs where well-to-do sun-seekers can catch their rays in serious style. With the 21st-century shift towards a focus on wellness and spirituality, beach clubs are meeting an increasing demand for a slightly more sophisticated beach scene by day, complemented by a more cosmopolitan party

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mood by night. The endless rows of sun beds crammed side-by-side on the same stretches of sand used to launch the banana boat rides are no longer the hang-outs of the refined resident or the visitor who requires a higher class of beach life. Instead, they are now afforded designer relaxation as they recline on white, four-poster loungers amidst stylish furnishings next to the infinity pool with uninterrupted views over an exclusive-use beach and out to sea, as well as the temptation of a yoga session, spa treatments, boutique shopping, gourmet cuisine or a deep massage. The concept is that of health and regeneration, and it has become a symbol of the upmarket resort. Among these haute-chic hangouts are Puro Beach, fronting the elegant shopper’s paradise, Laguna Village; Nikki Beach, famous for champagne parties the world over; and the incredibly exclusive Ocean Club Marbella.

And as day turns to night at the blissful beach clubs, the chill-out mood changes to a much more uptempo vibe of privileged party scene, with famous DJs lined up to get the evening going. The environment is much more exclusive than that of Puerto Banús, although the prestigious port, where moorings for a 12-metre boat cost in the region of €300k and a berth for a 50-metre boat is upwards of €6 million does still boast a selection of some of the most upmarket venues on the party scene.

In an investment which will surround Marbella with sumptuous super-yachts on both sides, owner of Malaga Football Club, Qatari Sheikh Abdullah Ben Nasser AlThani, has had plans approved for a €400 million development project

in La Bajadilla, a marina to the east of Marbella. The extension of La Bajadilla is planned to include a fivestar hotel, a 200m quay for opulent cruise liners, and upmarket bars, restaurants and boutiques, as well as abundant greenery and open spaces in place of the industrial estate which currently dominates this part of the coastline. All the while reinforcing Marbella’s continued investment in its image and luxury infrastructure.

But beyond the obvious trappings of glamour and grandeur which make Marbella one of the world’s premier beach resorts, the true beauty of the resort lifestyle which Marbella affords is that it is year-round. Unlike other ostentatious resorts where the lights are only on in the villas of bon viveurs for two months out of every twelve, the glamour in Marbella is ever-present, and lived out on a dayto-day basis by the residents who enjoy the luxury lifestyle that resort living offers, within the peace and privacy which Marbella provides.

When the last of the summer sybarites and the passing presidents’ wives have boarded their private jets back home, the discerning residents of Marbella relax back into their routines – be that day-to-day work, a round of golf, getting the children ready for their return to the coast’s international colleges, attending wellness spas, swimming, playing sports, shopping in the boutique stores or simply enjoying fine wine and gourmet dining – and they do so in this perfect location on the shores of the Mediterranean, enjoying the refreshing climate with the backdrop of mountains and peaceful areas of lush greenery which first attracted the pioneers of this privileged party scene to Marbella some six decades ago. e

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Marina Grande, Capri

There’s a word that explains why Capri’s colourful fishing port, Marina Grande, tops the list for the most expensive marina berths in the world and that word is ‘demand’. At just 300 berths, ‘Grande’ is a bit of a misnomer and, of those 300, only ten can accommodate superyachts. Millionaire you may be, but if Marina Grande’s full you’ll just have to cruise on by…

Portofino, Liguria

Claiming to be “the most famous harbour in the world”, Portofino also has the kudos of being petite and therefore in demand with only 16 berths available for the use of superyachts. Stunningly attractive with an amphitheatre of coloured cheek-by-jowl houses as a backdrop, Portofino combines elegance and exclusivity with history and culture and understandably earns its third place on the list of most expensive marinas in the world.

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s the summer hots up, the world’s superyacht fleet is gearing up for its traditional ‘milk run’ around the Mediterranean. Pristinely uniformed crew are meticulously polishing and provisioning their fresh-from-the-shipyard vessels while others are making the days-long return crossing across the Atlantic from a busy Caribbean charter season in preparation for the Med equivalent. With the world’s superyacht fleet now numbering 5,000 and growing, there may be no shortage of money but there’s definitely a battle royal going on for berths.

You may be the privileged owner of a 65 million euro megayacht, but it will take more than money to snap up one of the scarce available berths in peak season – to be certain of success you need to book literally months in advance. As Iñigo Nicholson from Engel & Völkers Yachting says, “Yacht berths in exclusive locations are an extremely rare and highly sought-

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after commodity. In a similar way to real estate, high demand for a very limited number of spaces leads to a soaring inflation of prices.” And inflated they are. The Company has carried out its own survey of berth pricing across the Mediterranean using a 55- metre (180ft) superyacht in high season as the standard.

Unsurprisingly the tried-and-tested marinas offering old-school glamour topped the league tables.

Cruising into top spot is Capri’s Marina Grande. With just a handful of superyacht berths available, a day’s stopover at the charming fishing port costs a princely €2.585. Porto Cervo on the island of Sardinia takes second place at €2.574 whilst Marina di Portofino on the Amalfi coast offers a third helping of Italy’s la dolce vita for €2.100 a day. Proving its worth as a ‘milk run’ stop off and taking fourth slot in the rankings at €2.069 is Málaga’s very own Puerto Banús.

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Porto Cervo, Sardinia Throughout the season, 700-berth Porto Cervo hosts a snapshot of the finest superyachts in existence.

Each evening, you’ll hear the buzz of champagne-lubricated parties attended by the world’s rich and glamorous. Built by the Aga Khan in the 1960s as a village retreat for the rich, uniquely Italian Porto Cervo now has capacity for yachts up to 100 metres and is considered to be one of the most welcoming and attractive in the Mediterranean.

Puerto Banús, Marbella The catwalk of the Costa del Sol, Puerto Banús attracts up to five million visitors each year and oozes wealth and glamour. With 915 berths, the marina provides an address for some of the most elite boats, bars and boutiques on the whole of the southern Spanish Costa. It’s also of strategic interest being en-route to Gibraltar – the gateway to the Atlantic and purveyor of duty-free fuel. Little wonder that Puerto Banús makes the top five for sky-high pricing with Ibiza Magna rounding off the quintet at €1.643 per day.

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Plan of Al-Thani Port, Marbella Puerto Banús, however, is set to face some serious competition from none-too-distant neighbour – Marbella. Just 8km to the east, La Bajadilla marina has played a nondescript second fiddle to Puerto Banús, attracting neither celebrities nor millionaires. Yet thanks to a consortium led by Qatari Sheikh Abdullah ben Nasser Al-Thani, current owner of Málaga Football Club, the fishing port has been rubber stamped for a €400 million makeover. Plans for an additional 500 berths arranged on a spectacular circular pier, 200m quay for cruise liners, a waterfront five-star hotel as well as a raft of bars, estaurants and shops will catapult La Bajadilla into the spotlight. With the Marbella Town Hall holding a three per cent stake in the project, the marina is obliged to be ‘emblematic’ in order to attract elite clientele and is being billed as the most important urban development in Marbella’s history. Puerto Banús has every reason to worry that one day it will be outshone by one of its own.

Port Adriano, Mallorca

Another Spanish marina undergoing a complete transformation is the lesser known Port Adriano in south-western Mallorca. Here they’ve bought in the big guns, none other than the best-known modern designer in the world, Monsieur Philippe Starck, and are promising to deliver some of the largest and most technically sophisticated moorings in the entire Mediterranean.

Although initially inaugurated back in 1992, the ‘new’ Port Adriano started to take shape in October 2007 as a €90 million revolution was rolled out. Some 82 berths for superyachts up to 60 metres were added to the existing 404 smaller sized berths, alongside 280 covered parking spaces and a repair and refit area four times the size of its predecessor. Meanwhile, everything from buildings to bollards has received the Starck touch.

The first marina ever to be designed by the unconventional Frenchman, Port Adriano makes waves from the off, but the devil is in the detail. The mooring bollards are quite literally the most stylish any superyacht’s ropes will ever have tied up to, the lighting comes courtesy of mammoth standard lamps and the two-storey

commercial complex has Hamburg’s chic restaurant, East, as its flagship eatery – here Starck is providing the design flair both inside and out. While all berths are operational, construction on the commercial units is reaching a frenzied crescendo with absolute completion promised this summer.

Port Adriano’s moorings have been enthusiastically received with over two thirds of the new berths already reserved. Allegedly knocking copious euros off the price lists for nearby Puerto Portals and the marinas of capital city Palma, it has managed to lure superyachts from their home berths into waters new. But it’s not just price that has been the pull factor, the services and facilities are also pretty exciting. The new port has impressive gadgetry (osmotised water, on-mooring fuel and waste disposal service, wi-fi, data and TV connectivity and so on), technical support and the best megayachtfocused customer care on the Island. Is Port Adriano a western Mediterranean wakeup call?

If things are hotting up in the west, there’s also plenty of megayacht marina action going on in the eastern Med with ‘The New Port of Cool’ – Porto Montenegro – hogging much of the spotlight. The invention of 83-year-old Canadian billionaire, Peter Munk, Porto Montenegro has been crafted on the site of a former home for the Yugoslav navy – Tivat naval base. A mountain enclosed harbour in the deep flooded river canyon of the Bay of Kotor, Tivat had been obscured on foreign nautical charts and subject to a 30 mile no-fly zone for decades. When Munk found himself in a government helicopter hovering overhead, in his words, “I absolutely flipped, I dropped my knickers! I’d never seen anywhere as beautiful in my life!” and Porto Montenegro started to take shape in his mind’s eye.

With the Montenegrin Prime Minister’s blessing for Tivat’s

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Porto Montenegro privatisation, and a seal of approval from Camper & Nicholsons’ President George Nicholson who said, “This bay is like St Tropez in the forties. You must buy it”, Munk and a rather wealthy set of cohorts did exactly that.

The wheels went into motion at Porto Montenegro with impressive pace and by June 2009, just six years after that helicopter trip, 85 of the planned 630 berths were in use and officially ‘opened’ to an inspired press.

Another year on and 185 berths were in use.

When complete, 130 of the 630 berths will be able to accommodate boats over 30 metres (approx 100ft) providing a much needed and highly prized commodity to the superyacht community.

Port Adriano may have Starck, but Porto Montenegro has also rolled out the big names to see that this marina can rival the likes of Monte Carlo. Martin Lane Fox has designed stone jetties adorned with mature Spanish palm trees and water fountains made from olive grinders imported from Venezuela.

Contemporary London-based architect, Richard Hywel Evans has devised a showstopping, 64-metre lido pool suspended over the marina while ReardonSmith Architects have created premium residences in a Montenegrinstyle village saying “This is one of the most ambitious and inspiring projects an architect could ever wish to work on”. Other treats along Porto Montenegro’s kilometre of west-facing coastline include hotels, a casino, art gallery, nautical museum, bars, pavement cafés and authentic restaurants, a fresh produce market, yacht club and sports complex, Spa and bilingual IB school operated by London’s Knightsbridge Schools International.

Meanwhile, Porto Montenegro can boast incredible fiscal and financial attributes unseen in the likes of Italy and Spain. Although obtaining official EU candidate status in December 2010, and having the euro as its currency, Montenegro remains outside EU tax and import regulations. On-site fuelling is both tax- and duty-free which makes a difference

of many thousands of euros for the largest superyacht tank. The Government has also implemented yacht-friendly laws such as a special 7 per cent VAT rate on marine-related goods and services to illustrate its desire to promote the growth of nautical tourism in Montenegro. The same, sadly, cannot be said for Spain as the nautical industry continues to fight against the unjust and arbitrary Matriculation Tax. Furthermore Montenegro is simply beautiful. Described by poet Byron as “the most beautiful contact between earth and sea”, the Bay of Kotor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, stretching either side, the country’s black mountains (from whence the name Montenegro derives) provide a craggy backdrop to an incredible 300km Adriatic coastline peppered with sandy beaches and hidden coves all washed by crystalline water.

Porto Montenegro puts forward a strong case for one of the most compelling yachting destinations in the world and is the perfect stop-off for those superyachts on the ‘milk run’ of the east cruising from Corfu in the south to Croatia and Venice to the north.

With the playground of the Mediterranean at your disposal, all that’s needed now is a superyacht on which to embark on your adventure. Sticking with our ‘standard’ 55m superyacht why not charter Galaxy, a 55m Benetti delivered in 2005 that sleeps 14 guests for a modest fee of €255.000 per week in the western Med during summer months. Or for an authentic sailing experience spending balmy nights under the shade of the rigging, why not try Marie, a sophisticated ketch delivered in 2010 for €215.000 a week. It’s at times like these that a Canadian billionaire pal would come in handy…

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LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE AT THE NEW

Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat

The new Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat has risen at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, luxurious in appearance but profound in soul; a mere 10-minute drive from the La Cañada commercial centre but worlds, or rather, universes away from life as we know it. The retreat is itself the realisation of a dream; the manifestation of Kezia Jacobsen’s deepest desires to build a beautiful Oriental palace, embedded in a lush, misty pine forest which symbolises the very essence of nirvana, inviting you to be, do and discover. © Claudia González

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ezia had always wanted to open a luxury retreat for couples, families or those seeking to reconnect with their inner life, find peace in yoga and meditation or simply spend a few days being pampered with exotic treatments and enjoying healthy organic food. She had many hits and misses over the years, and is now thankful that the ShantiSom Wellbeing Retreat opened just when, and where, it was destined to: in a natural paradise that makes it easy to say goodbye to the materialism and stress of daily life. The ambitious project, funded by ‘business angel’ Hugo Hoofdman, offers the kind of installations and service you could previously only find in

five-star retreats in Asia. It is the first of its kind in Europe; a mixture of unabashed luxury and personal, heartfelt detail; state-of-the-art design and delicate, sensitive touches. Here, Kezia invites you to take off your shoes and relax on a heavenly sofa in the reception area with a good book in your hand, as you sit in front of a roaring fireplace.

Shanti-Som is open to everyone: from diners who simply wish to enjoy a good meal (the restaurant opens daily for lunch to the general public), right through to those seeking to destress and detoxify. Guests can opt to stay a night, or give themselves a three- or seven day break, following one of the many programmes

such as detoxification, weight loss or yoga.

Particularly interesting from the spiritual perspective is the seven-day Transformational Programme, designed for those who need to step back from the stresses of everyday life to rediscover their natural equilibrium and to relax, renew lost energy and replenish the spirit. The programme is dedicated to the development of the mind and the emotions, in an effort to move closer to the soul. Through a series of daily sessions, Dr. Gabriella Kortsch guides guests on a psychologically and spiritually fulfilling journey, covering topics such as Happiness, Self-Responsibility, Making Choices, Relationships, Love of Self, Gratitude

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You must be the change you want to see in the world”

Mahatma Gandhi

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and the Now, and so much more.

Shanti Som is also the ideal venue for companies seeking to host team-building activities, and is available for hire to yoga teachers or organisers of ‘health holidays’. There are a host of professionals available to guide you, including a life coach, psychologist, yoga teachers and Kezia herself, a Raja yoga teacher, Reiki master and holistic therapist for the past 25 years. Shanti-Som does not seek to ‘push’ any ideas or activities onto guests, who may prefer to relax by themselves, enjoying scenic walks in the mountains or bathing in the outdoor pool, ensconced within the romantic winding garden. The latter is already a coveted spot for newlyweds seeking that perfect wedding picture. “We hadn’t even opened and we already had three weddings booked!” laughs Kezia, admitting that there has been interest shown by many international celebrities. The retreat has plenty of privacy and is protected by private security, making it ideal indeed for press-shy celebs who deserve to get away from it all as much as we all do. Upon booking a room or programme at Shanti-Som, guests receive a personal call from Kezia, who gleans the reasons for their stay. In this way, she can personalise each client’s experience to the greatest degree. Some guests wish to lose weight; others are facing life threatening illnesses; still others wish to practise yoga with like-minded individuals or even receive an invigorating lime & ginger body scrub or get a private counselling for weight loss or personal performance.

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On my visit to the Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat, Kezia, who exudes femininity, spirituality and wisdom, meets me at the entrance, where I am greeted by a giant statue of Buddha, reclining in the midst of a foggy pine forest that has no end, where my senses grow dizzy with the scent of flowers: roses, jasmine and orange blossoms, growing in the gardens which hold the retreat in a loving embrace. Delightful statues of Buddha, the three monkeys (known in the Buddhist religion as The Golden Rule of ‘see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’) and gods of many religions also call the gardens home, since Shanti-Som embraces spirituality as a whole.

Kezia leads me up the palatial steps and beckons me to view a large stone circle carved just below: in the centre is the ShantiSom symbol and at the edges of the circumference, symbols of the world’s twelve main religions symbolising the Shanti-Som philosophy that we are all one.

All around the gardens and the interiors are touches of Kezia’s love: colourful Moroccan candelabras,

incense burners, delightful exotic bespoke furniture pieces, and written quotes about the value of time, friends and family and the importance of social responsibility.

Shanti-Som may be a veritable palace in which to relax, restore and rejuvenate, but for Kezia, giving something back to society is equally important. She explains: “I had always wanted to mix business and charity. Many years ago, I set up the Ashiana charity, which helps organisations like ASPANDEM, APRONA and animal organisations, as well as poor families, single mothers who are struggling, etc.

From the retreat we can now carry out more charitable works and Ashiana will have its space here.”

Kezia, who has practiced Reiki and yoga for many years, and worked in the beauty industry for over two decades, has a personal story which is fraught with ups and downs. A divorced hardworking and devoted mother of two lovely boys, Michael and Nicholas, who have been her inspiration and motivation in creating Shanti-Som, Kezia has dealt with issues such as special needs, hardship and

struggles, but she has always been able to rely on her strength and positivity. Her incredible life story has bestowed her with enviable peace and spirituality, which she seeks to share with those around her. “I try to encourage people who come to the retreat to find three ways they can make a difference every day to those around them,” she says.

The reception and living room area exude ‘oriental chic’ yet are exquisitely cosy, with furniture from Milan, Paris and the Orient, selected by Kezia and her good friend, Sue Mariani, both of whom have travelled extensively to the world’s top spas and luxury resorts and who made no less than four trips recently to Thailand and Bali to furnish Shanti-Som’s spacious interiors. The lofty thatched roof and Balinese rattan furniture make it easy to imagine you are in Asia, as do the exotic plants, paypay-shaped ceiling fans and bright, stylish colours, dominated by bold turquoise and warm chocolate tones. Next to the fireplace is a sizeable, dark wood library, filled with just the sort of reading you need when you’re on a wellbeing retreat: literature on self-help, psychology, religion, yoga, etc. Hanging on the walls of the interiors are stunning paintings by Alejandro Hermann, an artist renowned for his exquisite

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portrayals of Buddhist children, whose eyes express spirituality, hope and wisdom.

A short walk from the living area is the restaurant, likewise graced with Asian art and bespoke pieces and offering the very best in healthy food bearing Moroccan and Asian influences. Shanti-Som is a ‘raw food’ pioneer, growing many of its own vegetables in the organic garden, just in front of and adjacent to the main entrance. The retreat’s Head Chef is none other than Ben Hayes, formerly Head Chef of Terra Sana and famed for his uncanny ability to marry eastern and western flavours. Vegetarian and raw food dishes will also be served, while those who are seeking to detoxify needn’t worry about temptation: fasting juices and soups will be served in the lower floor, home to

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the stunning spa and yoga pavilion.

The retreat has only 14 rooms, a perfect way to guarantee exclusivity and true personalised care. “We don’t use the word ‘no’ here,” says Kezia, adding, “If you need any service we do our very best to fulfil your wishes and find alternatives.” Each room bears the name of a quality guests may aspire to: Love, Happiness, Faith, Courage are a few, and the interiors are inspired on the quality they represent: bright pink and celestial white for Happiness, for instance, and sombre grey and ‘New York meets Bangkok’ furnishings for Courage, the most masculine of the rooms. Whether you opt for a room on the right or left wing, the views are spectacular, either of the green forest, the thatched yoga pavilion or the heavenly gardens.

Of the 14 rooms, seven are twin, five are double and two are suites, the latter boasting four-poster beds and views of a white Zen garden with hints of blue and lilac. The bathrooms are made with marble from Spain’s most prestigious firm, TINO, while the bedding and furniture are sourced from luxury houses like Loani. Kezia says, “Our aim is to offer guests something more. After all, we are honoured that they have chosen us above others and we wish to make them feel at home with cosy blankets in their rooms, oil burners, pashminas and treats like delicious teas and home-made, organic cookies.”

Outside each room, on a little ledge, lies an inspirational poem, story or words of wisdom, which guests are invited to reflect upon.

Downstairs, the spa awaits you, decorated in lively lime and cream tones and housing treatment rooms, a hammam (bearing exotic scents such as lemongrass, rosemary and lavender) and a yoga room (graced with a beautiful carved arch selected by Kezia and representing carvings from both La

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Alhambra and the Taj Mahal). The spa experience is a key element of recuperating much needed rest and relaxation, and guests can look forward to treatments from experienced therapists, who will delight you with facials, massages and body treatments from prestigious French house

Guinot, as well as Kezia’s own, organic Shanti-Som line, soon to be available.

The winding garden, which slides from the entrance of the retreat to flank the spa, culminates in the yoga pavilion, a magnificent thatched construction surrounded by the aroma and majesty of the pine and oak forest. It is an ideal setting for anyone who is ready to welcome yoga into their lives or simply enjoy this ancient practice in the company of fellow yoga buffs. Here, the sound of water and birds chirping inspire the mind to its most peaceful state.

At Shanti-Som, all this is just the beginning. Kezia, a positive force who is constantly in search of new ways to make your experience magical, has many exciting plans for her ‘baby’: everything from a children’s camp with teepees (where kids can be introduced to the wonderful practices of yoga and meditation) right through to stage productions for children in the outdoor yoga sala (her son Nicholas, a huge Michael Jackson fan, will surely take part in this), new treatments and charitable ideas. She is joined by a passionate, hardworking team that shares a quality Kezia deems essential: a love of people. She quotes the Yoga Sutras: “The truth is one, but its paths are many,” she says, and with these words she invites you to find your own definition of truth at Shanti Som. e

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Marbella Hill Club, Marbella

Fantastic villa built in a rustic style with a big plot including a beautiful garden in the hills of Marbella. This unique property consists of six bedrooms, one of which is connected to a guesthouse and five bathrooms. Garage for three cars, cottage and swimming pool. This is a unique opportunity to buy a very charming property in one of the very best areas in Marbella. Very close to Marbella centre!

Built: 525m2 • Terrace: 75m2

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Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucia

Great spacious townhouse with south orientation in one of Nueva Andalucia´s most popular areas. The house which is situated overlooking the gardens, pool, sea and mountain has its main rooms divided into two levels with kitchen, guest bathroom and living room with adjoining terrace and private garden on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

There is also a solarium with equipped kitchen, barbecue section, dining table and chairs. The townhouse also has a garage for four cars with private access straight into the house. Fantastic layout, very good quality and price lowered to an incredible 490.000 Euros. Built: 385 m2 • Terrace: 35 m2.

On The Beach! Puerto Banus - Marbella

Idyllic location adjacent to the beach near Puerto Banús! This superb and spacious private villa is part of a secure beach complex, 10 meters to the sandy beach.

The interior offers five bedrooms with bathrooms en suite and dressing rooms.

The master bedroom located on the first floor leads to an ample terrace with sea views. A room is used as gymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi and office room and could be transformed into a new apartment. A separate staff apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom is attached to the large kitchen. Well maintained garden with heated pool and direct access to the beach. Plot: 1225 m2 • Built: 569m2

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Monte Biarritz, San Pedro Area

Fantastic price for an apartment this centrally located. Just over 100 meters to shops and restaurants, the beach is 10 minutes walking distance, public transport around the corner. Newly built yet established community. Gated community with communal gardens and swimming pool. Underground garage and lift access. Great choice for a well priced holiday apartment! Built: 89m2 • Living 69m2 • Terrace: 20m2

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odern cinemagoers often lament the loss of that rare individual known as the Hollywood star, created in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, by studios like MGM and Warner, which catapulted the likes of Vivienne Leigh, Ava Gardner or Marilyn Monroe to fame, pampering them, hiding their darkest secrets and building a marketing campaign around their persona that was respected by journalists and fans alike. Since this golden era, few actors have managed to guarantee consistent box office success, inspire an unwaveringly loyal group of fans around the world, or impress critics with performances which spill over with rawness, generosity and heart. Do you remember Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice (1982)? The film’s director, Alan J. Pakula (The Pelican Brief, All The President’s Men, Presumed Innnocent) recalled how, for several moments after the scene in which Streep’s character passes away, the actress remained

immobile, transfixed, frozen in the realm between life and death for slow-moving, endless minutes. “That,” he said, “is an actress.” There are only a handful of modern day thespians who have managed to hold a candle, albeit a less brightly shining one, to Streep: versatile performers like Julianne Moore (The Kids are All Right, The Hours, A Single Man), Laura Linney (The Truman Show, Mystic River), or Cate Blanchett (Notes on a Scandal). Interestingly, they are all over 40.

The reincarnation of actresses long cherished has been slow in its deliverance. The 1980s and 1990s brought us a group of performers who delighted us with their good looks or comedic talent (think Cameron Díaz, Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie), but failed to bowl us over with dramatic talent. The new millennium has finally brought a fresh, elite set of young actresses who are garnering fantastic reviews: Carey Mulligan (ideal in sad, troubled roles like her character in Wall Street), Chloe Moretz (very intense, frightening even in films like Let the Right One In), Michelle Williams (Heath Ledger’s widow and an ace at playing unstable, volatile young women, as in Brokeback Mountain). And of course there is Amanda Seyfried, the surprisingly humble, no-bullshit girl from Pennsylvania who is just as capable of playing the romantic leading lady (Letters to Juliet, Dear John) as she is at taking on supporting roles, as she did in Jennifer’s Body, where she unabashedly outshone the film’s lead actress, none other than the gorgeous Megan Fox. Her secret, the media says, lies in her eyes, enormous and catlike, and expressing a mixture of mystery, hardness and otherworldliness.

Amanda is used to making the most of her fragile beauty; at the age of 11 she started working as a child model, and by the time she was 15 she was putting her budding acting talents to use in popular daytime soaps, Guiding Light, As The World Turns and All My Children. Her first big screen break came in

the form of Mean Girls, the intelligent teen comedy starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams.

Seyfried auditioned for the role of the ‘leading baddy’ (which went to McAdams), but she was offered a smaller, but surprisingly comedic role: that of Karen, a dimwitted, Barbie-like teen with a deliciously funny, sheep-like mentality. Simultaneously, Seyfried kept a foot in television, auditioning for the lead in teen series, Veronica Mars. She once again missed out, but was given the chance to play Veronica’s murdered best friend, Lilly Kane. Amanda only appeared in flashbacks, but gave such a solid performance that the show’s creator, Rob Thomas, relied on her for many more scenes than he had originally planned (she appeared in most of the episodes in Season 1). The roles began flowing in and in 2005, Director Rodrigo García (Six Feet Under) wrote a role specifically for her in his film Nine Lives, for which Amanda won a Best Actress award in the Locarno International Film Festival in Italy. In the same year, she played various supporting roles in films such as Alpha Dog, and in top rating series like House and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Amanda was wise to stick to television, since this medium was a wonderful way to bring her ability to a wider audience. One of her most acclaimed performances was in the series Big Love, where she played the eldest daughter of a polygamous Mormon businessman trying to financially and emotionally sustain three houses and families. Following that, Amanda played a supporting role in the forgettable horror drama, Solstice, unaware that the film that would make her career was just around the bend: Mamma Mia!, starring Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan.

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and divos: we all knew Meryl Streep could sing, but who would’ve thought Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth could also belt out ABBA’s greatest hits, in perfect tune and with all the panache of Björn and Benny themselves? Of all the performances, Amanda’s was, for many, the highlight of the film. This girl isn’t just capable of performing Britney Spears-type pop chuff; she is a professionally trained singer, having worked with a Broadway voice coach for five years and spent two years training in classical opera. Her impressive vocal range was put to great use in hits like Honey Honey, Slipping Through My Fingers and Thank You For The Music. In her most recent interview, she told Justin Timberlake, “When I was a preteen, I got into singing and became really obsessed with it. But then, of course, that didn’t work out,” prompting him to answer, “It did! I mean, you’re getting opportunities to sing on film now in movies like Mamma Mia! ” Like fellow actresses in the 1950s and 60s, Amanda sees the value in being an all-round performer, sadly noting: “People just don’t seem to feel like it’s as important to have a variety of skills as a performer anymore.”

Versatility has been the key to Amanda’s meteoric career path. Immediately after Mamma Mia!, she chose to establish her name in indie films, starring in Diablo Cody’s comedy/horror flick, Jennifer’s Body and in Danny Moynihan’s well received satire of the London art world, Boogie Woogie. Amanda also set out to prove she could tackle leading lady roles, shining in tear-jerking romances like Dear John and Letters to Juliet. Her most lauded role to date was as the title character in erotic thriller, Chloe. In the film, she plays a conniving, damaged character who is hired by a woman (Julianne Moore) to seduce her husband, in an attempt to test his fidelity. Chloe’s most memorable scene is the lesbian love scene between Seyfried and Moore, a scene the young actress acknowledges was

difficult: “Intimacy can be awkward with anybody, even off camera… and to do it with somebody who’s not really your lover and in front of ten people for a film is really hard.”

In addition to surmounting countless professional obstacles, Amanda has also risen unscathed from personal challenges, one of which is the conservative mentality of her native Pennsylvania. Amanda acknowledges that in her early years she was “scared of sex” and thought “it was dirty and disgusting,” yet her profession, which calls for ultimate generosity and openness, helped her to appreciate intimacy: “It’s frustrating that growing up I thought it was wrong. Exploring your sexuality is important.” Like any young woman in her 20s, she is on her way to finding her better half, and has been linked to a handful of male actors including Mamma Mia! Co-star, Dominic Cooper, Alexander Skarsgard and Ryan Philippe. She admits to having done many stupid things for love, one of which was “waiting around until he ended a relationship.” Amanda also confesses that she often suffers from anxiety and panic attacks.

Despite the usual setbacks, things couldn’t be better for Amanda. Her recently released film, Red Riding Hood (directed by Twilight’s Catherine Hardwicke) was a significant box office success, and fans are already waiting for the release of Andrew Niccol’s Now, in which Amanda stars alongside Justin Timberlake. The film is set in a society where ageing can be stopped and trading years in life is the predominant currency. Amanda deservedly scored a spot on People Magazine’s World’s Most Beautiful People List in 2010, and on AskMen’s Top 99 Women of 2011. e

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THEFOCUS HOLLYWOOD WORDS Rupert Bluff

Celebrity Owned Resorts and Hotels Sundance Resort Owned by Robert Redford

Rupert Bluff takes us to the greenest forests, coolest beachside havens and über cool urban getaways, all of which have one thing in common: they’re owned by rich and famous celebrities!

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Sundance isn’t just the name of the coolest of indie film festivals; it is also the rugged ski resort of Hollywood star, Robert Redford, who purchased it in 1969 from a family of Scottish immigrants who first saw tourist potential in the snow-covered slopes of the Timpanogos Mountains in Utah. At the resort, visitors can ski, participate in Nature-focused programmes and enjoy the beauty of the Sundance preserve. Redford says of his winter wonderland: “This place in the mountains, amid Nature’s casualness toward death and birth, is the perfect host for the inspiration of ideas: harsh at times, life threatening in its winters of destruction, but tender in attention to the details of every petal of every wildflower resurrected in the spring. Nature and creativity obey the same laws, to the same end: life.”

Gaia Retreat & Spa Owned by Olivia Newton John

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Olivia Newton John has always professed a love for Nature and healthy living, thus the creation of the Gaia Retreat & Spa, located in the hinterland region of Byron Bay, Australia. Gaia is a secluded getaway for those who seek to lose weight, detoxify, de-stress or improve their fitness levels, while they enjoy relaxing massages and treatments, or take in the beauty of the environment. John describes Gaia as “an unpretentious retreat; a place to reconnect with the land and yourself – barefoot meets Armani.”

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The Cardozo Owned by Gloria Estefan

Do you remember which hotel the Ben Stiller character chose to stay at when he traveled to Miami to stalk his old highschool love, played by Cameron Diaz, in There’s Something About Mary? It was the Cardozo, of course!

Owned by Cuba’s top selling pop singer, Gloria Estefan, the funky, art deco-styled hotel, standing proudly on Miami’s famous Ocean Drive, is within walking distance from Miami’s coolest nightclubs, restaurants and lounges and symbolises the cultural diversity of Miami through its warm, multi-ethnic design.

Mission Ranch Owner: Clint Eastwood

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The Mission Ranch Resort, built in the 1800s as a dairy, set in 22 acres of farmland in the quaint natural area of Carmel in California. Clint Eastwood, Carmel’s most famous resident, decided to rescue the historic site from condominium developers in 1986, renovating it and converting it into a charming, 30-room hotel. Visitors enjoy tucking into fine American cuisine and watching sheep graze in the meadow, or going for a swim at the nearby beaches. This rural paradise seduces visitors with the fresh scent of cypress and eucalyptus trees, and the harmonious beauty of the gardens.

Turtle Inn Owner: Francis Ford Coppola

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It seems amazing to think that award-winning Director, Francis Ford Coppola, could dedicate his time to anything else but film making, yet he is actually the proprietor of many hotels around the world, including La Lancha in Guatemala, Jardín Escondido in Buenos Aires and the wonderfully exotic Turtle Inn in Belize.

Coppola and his wife, Eleanor, bought this beachside haven in 2001, only to watch it being swept out to sea by Hurricane Iris in 2002. The couple invested two full years into refurbishing the project, and now, it stands as a quaint, Oriental hideaway made up of 25 individual thatched cottages, decorated in Balinese fashion, which are literally a few steps away from the cooling waters of the Caribbean.

Ulusaba Safari Lodge Owner: Richard Branson

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Caressing the border of the Kruger National Park in South Africa is a luxurious private game reserve called Ulusaba, owned by Virgin’s flamboyant founder, Richard Branson. By day, guests rough it up in a jeep and contemplate exotic animals such as buffaloes, leopards, elephants and lions, in their natural habitats, and by night, they chill out in the reserve’s two lodges, nestled into the lush South African hills and offering impressive views. The resort also has a swish spa, pools and tennis courts, and a daily walk in the bush or over the swinging bridges built between the rooms is a must.

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A return to bespoke WORDS Michel Cruz

Known for its opulent designs and masterful handcrafted quality, Clive Christian is broadening its scope to offer other, more modern styles complimented by a full range of exclusively made and sourced accessories. The result, a new concept of bespoke furnishing and interior decoration, will be showcased at the brand’s signature showroom – opening this summer.

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ituated within the hallowed grounds of the Marbella Club, Clive Christian’s new establishment in Marbella will be sure to dazzle the senses, evoking in real life tactile 3-D exactly what a home or room fitted to measure can be like. This is décor shopping with a difference; gone are the typical component displays that illustrate a decorated room or area in a rather abstract and disconnected way.

Instead, it will be like stepping into a home, and an impressive one at that. Though the address is the Golden Mile, the décor that greets you is both refined and worldly. Entering the establishment through the gorgeous wood-panelled bar you may just be tempted to stay put, but it is when you explore the other rooms that the showroom comes alive as a stunningly dressed home, for Marbella’s Clive Christian shop is one of the first in the world to feature such a lifelike layout.

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Grand new designs unveiled “One of the reasons why we are so enthusiastic about the brand is that it is growing and evolving all the time, and especially at this particular moment,” says Head of Sales and Design, Nickie Bassadone-Rae. “People know the Clive Christian brand for its classically opulent kitchens and richly decorated rooms, but over the past few years new designs have emerged and we have ‘expanded out of the kitchen’ into every possible application.”

This means that in addition to the classical beauty of gentleman’s studies and libraries, hallways dressed in hand-worked wood and the refined elegance of a signature Clive Christian kitchen, there are now also stunning contemporary and modern ranges to choose from in every room or way you desire, from luxuriant bathrooms to designer playrooms and state-ofthe-art home entertainment areas.

“Clive Christian is embracing a whole house concept,” says Nickie, “connecting individual pieces and

rooms to create beautifully thought-out and coordinated décors in styles that range from classical and modern to eclectic combinations. Essentially, we have evolved from a bespoke furniture maker to an all-encompassing design service, built entirely around you and your home.”

This means that, regardless of the style in question, the teams of craftsmen in England can work to the precise instructions of the company’s resident interior designers in their establishments all over the world.

“People like me,” says Nickie, “who work closely with the client and get a real feeling for the property before drawing up plans that form the blueprint from which the craftsmen work, and in many cases personalise the pieces that are then hand-fitted in situ. You can imagine that with no margin for error this is the kind of work that has to be precise to the millimetre.”

The elegant cream and ivory finishing that has made Clive Christian interiors famous is complemented by the rich, somewhat masculine warmth of yew wood, which gives bars, boardrooms and piano bar lounge areas the classic allure of an exclusive gentleman’s club. The exquisite cream dressing room or ivory bedroom, by contrast, produce an environment that is lighter, more feminine. In the classic Clive Christian kitchen this can lead to an almost Baroque opulence, though strip down the ornamental detail somewhat or add modern plasma screens and chrome appliances, and the décor becomes decidedly more contemporary and neutral.

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Particularly attractive is the so-called Silk Room, which uses soft ivory tones accentuated by bolder, darker elements to create a highly sophisticated salon with a certain Art Deco flair.

Oak, walnut and yew are the preferred wood types, with both lacquered and matt finishing, yet different materials can be sourced and combined if so required. “Because this is not so much furnishing as the bespoke dressing of a home we can provide a very high degree of variety and malleability,” says Nickie. Floors, walls, ceilings, doors and window frames are as much a part of the process as the furniture pieces and the accessories themselves.

“The mix of accessories can be a vital touch in toning up or down, making an interior truly classical, starkly modern or indeed a more varied mix of the two. The latter can be very striking, but requires a knowing touch.” To this effect, there is a whole range of decorative elements specially made for or sourced by Clive Christian that are designed to complement the cabinetry that forms the basis for its designs. These include, among others, chandeliers, lights, chairs, china, crystal, silverware, carpets and soft furnishings, all in

a range of tones, textures and styles that are sometimes juxtaposed to great effect.

“Lighting, both natural and manmade, plays a very important role in setting the tone for a room and showing the décor off to its fullest extent. The layout, inclusion of gadgetry and also the voluptuousness of the soft furnishings all have both visual and lifestyle connotations, but the flexibility of design allows us to cater to very detailed requests in this regard.” The latter has even included adapting cabinetry to rounded shapes or the installation of all kinds of modern equipment. “The style that is most popular with younger buyers and therefore also includes more modern gadgetry is Alpha,” says Nickie. The combination of solid walnut and modern styling touches such as platinum-lead detailing, dramatic black chandeliers, chrome gadgetry and cool LED lighting is a striking one that blends solidity with a very contemporary interpretation of opulent elegance.

Exquisite though they are, these Clive Christian rooms are not created with only aesthetics in mind. While the eye first registers the visual aspect and detail, it also strikes you

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just how clever the design is in terms of the use of space, the creation of elegant but highly effective storage solutions and indeed the orientation and layout of the rooms. Knowing where to concentrate furnishing and where to create open spaces is an art, as is the ability to turn storage into a masterpiece of design in its own right. The finest example of this is the dressing room, which positively challenges you to go out and shop, if only to fill those sumptuous closets, drawers and shelves, but it extends throughout the studies, bars, bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens, regardless of whether you prefer classical, rustic, richly decorated or more sparsely modern styles.

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A home boutique

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Made to measure Like the tailors of Savile Row, Clive Christian sees itself as a top-end bespoke service where discretion, mastery of one’s craft and a total dedication to a very personal way of doing business and interacting with the client harks back to an era when ‘made to measure’ was just that. “Our styles may be evolving and broadening,” says Nickie, “but what remains the same, regardless of style or even budget, is the quality of the materials, the workmanship and the service upon which the brand has built its name. You cannot enjoy this kind of customer profile around the world if you do not deliver on absolutely every level

and detail. For this reason the company has a policy of hiring the best, be they designers, craftsmen or the people who attend you in the shop.”

The new outlet will be a case in point, showcasing a fascinating blend of styles in rooms that range from a kitchen and formal dining room to a lounge and an upstairs bedroom that bring the ambience and detail of the brand to life. Clive Christian’s range of soft fabrics and accessories, all designed and made by its own handpicked teams, will be augmented by a select group of top brands specially sourced for the way in which they complement the marque’s style and quality.

Set for a glamorous opening towards the end of this summer, the Clive Christian showroom will draw Marbella’s stylish set, accompanied by the region’s top interior designers, decorators and architects, so expect lots of limousines, caviar and champagne at this select event. The scents created by Clive Christian himself – who’s perfume No.1 is generally labelled ‘the most expensive perfume in the world’ – will accompany his daughter Victoria’s range of luxury personal accessories in the ‘boutique within a boutique’.

“Clive Christian is always located at the very best addresses, be it in London, Moscow or Los Angeles,” says Nickie, “so it is entirely fitting that you find us at the best address in Marbella.”

Building on the brand’s beautiful offering and its hard-earned reputation for quality and bespoke versatility, the Marbella team are hoping to raise the bar even further and revive the personalised, madeto-measure service of old. e

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Presentation WORDS Edward vlasveld

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he inevitable and devastating effects of the global economic crisis are impossible to ignore, even for the most ignorant of sceptics. Throughout the world there were few areas of business that were struck more severely than real estate, construction and architecture. In many countries you need a diploma and a license to operate as a real estate agent.

However, it is interesting to note that almost every real-estate agent, to whom I have posed this simple question that embodies the essence of their profession, is not able to answer it successfully: “What is it exactly that convinces the potential residential buyer to invest in a particular piece of realestate whithin this high-end market?”

Some answer that it is the price of the property, or the perfect kitchen/bathroom.

Some say that it is the professionalism with which they (the real-estate agent) has done their job, and others that it is the number of bedrooms in combination with the

price. Maybe it is the convenience of the logistics, or the potential long term profit.

But, in fact, it is none of these! The reason why potential purchasers decide to buy a particular property is because they are able to recognise their potential private paradise, due to the correct combination of the house and, most importantly, the ambiance surrounding it.

What does all this mean? It is emotion that sells a house, and nothing else!

In almost every case it is the natural surroundings that evoke such a strong emotion and they consequently become the shop window for the property. The better presented the landscaping and the garden, the easier it is to sell a property.

We call this ‘decorating real-estate’ and the essence of a well presented property it that the exterior must fit and enhance the visual quality of the construction to its best, exactly matching the style of the house and becoming part of the overall design.

There is a huge difference in creating a garden and decorating real-estate! A garden does not necessarily have to say anything about the house or the style of it.

With more than a million properties for sale through real-estate agents within Spain, and in the present economic climate, it is important that properties are presented on the optimal level. Real-estate agents need to incorporate these new ideas into their marketing strategies to see an increase in sales and turnover.

Of course it takes time to change awareness to the realisation that implementing these changes will be worthwhile, especially when there is a shortage of money around to achieve these goals. Ultimately, ‘not investing anymore’ is not an option. Presenting is selling! e

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THESTYLE GARDENING words by Richard Whaley

Resort

Director of Richard Whaley Landscaping, a garden design and construction company established in 1987.

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Style Gardens In Your Own Home

iving in a popular resort can bring its own problems, what with friends, and relations visiting. They may stay with you, or in some glamorous hotel with spectacular outside areas. You will venture out to magnificent restaurants with stunning terraces, only to return to your home where your guests may innocently say: “Will you have your garden designed soon?”

How many times have we gone on holiday to some resort, and thought; ‘Wow! I wish I could live in an outside space like this!’ Well, with a little thought, and planning all things are possible.

Resort gardens are by nature usually easy maintenance. They provide functional rooms, rooms that have high impact, and rooms that lead seamlessly from one to another. Whether you have an established garden, or a blank canvas, that exclusive and expensive looking outside space is just a thought away.

Landscape designers should ask you for a ‘dream board’.

This can be a random collection of magazine pictures that have

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caught your eye, exterior, and interior. They should also provide you with a simple, yet concise questionnaire.

Whether your taste be modern, traditional, or even downright bizarre, it is fundamental for the designer to understand the colours, shapes, and textures you would like incorporated.

Whether you employ a designer, or undertake the mission yourself, all the above is elementary to achieve the stylish ‘resort look’.

We are not all blessed with design skills, and we may lack the confidence for such an undertaking. However, we all know more or less what we want; we just need the dream translated. We cannot be masters of all trades. I myself am pretty rubbish at poledancing!

Regardless of how much space you have to play with, creating that spectacular room, or rooms; or some magnificent wilderness is just a matter of proportion and of course, money.

Fear not, though! After you have decided on the ‘look’ you

want, it’s simply a case of sourcing the right materials at the right price, and if need be, the right people to accomplish the job.

‘Essentials’ for stunning outside spaces include wood, stone, glass, lighting, water and ‘feature’ plants. As is often the case, simplicity is the key. Use quality materials and simple planting strips to create movement and interest. For instance, screening issues can be dealt with through the implementation of a rendered planter with a slender weaver bamboo. A circular bowl water feature completes the scheme providing a beautiful focal point and the gentle sound of trickling water. Hidden lighting will create an amazing transformation at night; a different landscape, and mood. You have no doubt seen this at many five-star hotels.

This design thinking for resort style landscaping is completely distinct from that of typical gardens. It is low maintenance, but possibly involves a higher initial cost. It is plausibly sustainable, and involves a clever use of space.

It has the ‘wow’ factor that many

crave. In fact, this type of garden is one of my favourites when it come to designing.

I can hear the groans of avid gardeners, thinking I’m a preacher of some heretical doctrine!

However my fellow horticultural geeks, gardens are subjective, and are there to bring joy and fit the needs of the users, not designers.

For this month, and next I will not write a task list, as apart from cutting your lawns, deadheading perennials, and watering, (planters especially), you should be outside enjoying yourselves after all the work you have done over the last few months, hopefully with family and friends, fine food, and chilled drinks…

As a word of warning: I feel it important to point out that there is a landscaper in the Malaga area, who has been in the news for fleecing people. He takes on commissions, asking for advance payments, and then disappears.

Do not appoint a landscaper, or any tradesperson, without prior references. Always ask for a staged payment agreement and a work schedule and stick to it. e

g For any questions, or landscape design enquiries: rvwhaley@gmail.com or Tel: 676 331 700.

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Whether you’re cruising the Port, partying at Marbella’s top beach clubs or dressing for a glitzy summer event, nothing better expresses the freedom, relaxation and sheer joy of summer like Dior’s Summer 2011 Collection. Dressed in one of these hot outfits, you’ll feel like you’ve been to heaven and back, making your way through the glorious warmth of the sun.

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arbella has been associated with the rich and famous since the 1950s, when the Marbella Club opened its doors and royalty and movie stars made it their holiday destination of choice. The establishment of Puerto Banús in the 1970s as the place to moor your luxury yacht really catapulted the area onto the world stage, with a star-studded launch attended by the likes of the Aga Khan, Roman Polanski, Hugh Heffner and Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco. The opening of chic fashion boutiques such as Chanel, Giorgio Armani and Chopard along the marina front further cemented this reputation and many glamorous beach clubs, restaurants and night clubs followed. Tourists flocked to enjoy the luxury lifestyle, huge villas were built and buyers rushed to own a piece of the dream.

Unfortunately, as we know, this couldn’t last forever and due to corruption scandals, reports of violence and crime, and the collapse of the property market, Marbella lost some of its sparkle and other tourist destinations such as Dubai and Egypt threatened to replace it as the top luxury destination.

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Tickets can be requested via the website www.millionairessummerparty.com at a cost of €120 per ticket, which includes a reception cocktail with Veuve Clicquot champagne and canapés from Goyo.

Marbella’s Fortunes Rise

However, thanks to the combination of great weather, world class sporting facilities and a huge selection of activities to suit all budgets, Marbella was able to survive despite years of poor publicity and is now poised to enter the limelight once again. Unrest in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East has put people off holidaying in such destinations and awareness of climate change has made this short haul destination a more responsible and desirable option. A transparent local council is repairing the damage of years of corruption and high profile events such as The Climate Change and Wine Conference with Kofi Annan are focusing positive attention on the area once more.

As the beach clubs and chiringuitos re-open, there is a new air of belief and pride and a feeling that this summer will be a great one for businesses and holiday makers alike. One event seeking to build on this positive vibe and attract attention to the area for all the right reasons is The Millionaires’ White Summer Party, held in conjunction with exclusive jewellers Chopard.

A New Glamorous Event Arrives in Marbella Organiser Caroline Hallett is passionate about the area and believes that luxurious events such as this are the perfect way to give the sparkle back to Marbella and open up its legendary millionaires’ lifestyle to residents and holiday makers alike. Caroline comments, “Marbella has been suffering from an image problem for too long now. We have amazing restaurants, beach clubs, nightclubs, golf courses and polo clubs, but have been lacking really high-profile and good quality events to support this. With The Millionaires’ Annual White Summer Party we want to change this and we’ve worked really hard to create an unusual and glamorous event concept which will really impress.”

Caroline and her team are presenting An Evening from Las Vegas Live, an event which will pay homage to the glitz, glamour and incredible music of Las Vegas in its heyday. This will be held in the exquisite, jasmine scented gardens of the privately owned Finca la Concepción, just off The Golden Mile, on

Saturday, July 30.

The evening will feature a garden party and concert, with amazing music, a live 22-piece orchestra and four world-class performers to delight the crowd. The first half will consist of a champagne and canapé reception and a seated concert with Maxine Barrie and Stephen Triffitt performing Shirley Bassey and Frank Sinatra classics. These performers are widely acknowledged to be the best in their field at bringing these legends to life and will delight fans young and old.

After a short break, the After-Show Party will see everyone up and dancing.

Headlining the second part of the evening is Eric Conley accompanied by the Unlimited Love Orchestra. They will be presenting The Barry White Experience, Eric’s homage to the late great man himself. His performance will set the mood for a party hosted by International DJ Rusty Egan, who will be playing classic Studio 54 disco tracks until the early hours.

The event will also be supporting the Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal by raffling a number of fantastic prizes, including two watches from sponsor, Chopard.

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the millionaires’ annual white summer party in association with

presents

An Evening from Las Vegas Live with the Las Vegas

22 piece big band and Las Vegas showgirls MAXINE BARRIE IS

STEPHEN TRIFFITT IS

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FRANK SINATRA An al fresco seated concert

After show party: dance the night away with

‘STUDIO 54’ 70ʼS DISCOTHEQUE FEATURING INTERNATIONAL DJ RUSTY EGAN

The Barry White Experience

ERIC CONLEY IS

BARRY WHITE

with the Unlimited Love Orchestra

A dusk ‘til dawn party Saturday 30th July from 8pm AT THE EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCE OF FINCA LA CONCEPCIÓN, MARBELLA DRESS CODE: RELAXED SUMMER WHITE

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Sensorial Journey The Sublime

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t is a funny fact of life that the things we whose purity was such that visible results most value – our health, peace of mind could instantly be perceived on the skin and and sense of spiritual fulfilment – are complexion. The Terraké brand boasts the often pushed down our list of priorities lofty aim of bringing four different worlds to as we race through the working week the spa goer: earth, water, plant life and air: trying to get a whole lot of insignificant these are the original forces of the earth. things done. By the time the weekend rolls On my recent visit to the Kempinski around, our energy is often so depleted Spa, the Sensorial Journey treatment was we find little motivation to seize those exactly what I needed, since both my face precious minutes and do something we and body were showing signs of stress. truly enjoy. Interestingly, in oriental cultures, The treatment is ideal for those who are both women and men find a few minutes tired from jetlag, since it deeply relaxes every week for a massage, since muscles, stimulates blood circulation, they understand the drains metabolic waste and relieves importance of restoring chest congestion. It belongs to “Besides the lost equilibrium and noble art of getting things the ‘Of Air and Light’ universe re-energising their done, there is a nobler art of Terraké, which utilises internal batteries. products obtained from high of leaving things undone.

If you have a free The wisdom of life consists mountain plants in an effort hour and a half soon to refresh, purify and detoxify of the elimination of and you can’t decide the skin. non-essentials” between a massage or a I was overjoyed to once again Lin Yutang facial, the good news is that receive the treatment from Salve, a now you don’t have to. At the Kempinski physiotherapist from the Philippines whose Spa, there is a brand new treatment that gentle demeanour and lithe frame is offset health and beauty enthusiasts are raving by a mightily powerful pair of hands. In the about. Called the Sensorial Journey, it is welcoming, lovely scented and calming a 90-minute facial and massage that is semi-dark treatment room, she asked me both deeply relaxing and highly energising. to lie on my front and proceeded to knead, The treatment, like most carried out at the rock and buff away all my muscular pains, Kempinski Spa, was designed by luxury using a variety of techniques which she French brand Terraké, which can be found applied from the neck area all the way down only in the world’s most exclusive spas in to the feet. She rocked my body softly from countries like Japan, Australia and Russia. side to side, ran her fingers gently in ‘bear Kempinski Spa Director, Thorsten Lipfert, a claw’ movements from my shoulders to my trained physiotherapist and self-confessed feet, lightly stroking from my shoulders to health and beauty junkie, chose Terraké my hands and back again to my shoulders, after a long process of selection. He was used her thumbs to relax the pelvic area after a line that blended science and and the trapezius muscles, kneaded my sensoriality and relied on natural ingredients sides, massaged my spinal column… at one

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point of the treatment, I thought I had died and gone to heaven! She also paid strong attention to the legs and feet, smoothing the skin, performing ‘braiding’ motions with her thumbs from the upper thigh to the foot, and using draining, stretching and twisting motions which worked both to relieve tightness in this area as well as aid in drainage of toxins and to promote circulation (the latter is essential for the elimination of cellulite).

Salve then asked me to lie on my back and she proceeded to give me a facial that involved a host of steps impossible to remember, since drifting off to that place between slumber and awareness is a common occurrence during this part of the treatment. She used a selection of products which impressed me with their lightness, beautiful, non-greasy texture and amazingly fresh aromas. The facial included cleansing, exfoliation and the application of an energising mist, as well as a lovely masque which she left on my complexion while she massaged the front part of my body for another half hour or so.

The second part of the body massage was equally heavenly, focusing on the shoulders, arms, neck, lymph nodes, and diaphragm. My favourite was one called ‘Awakening Breathing’, in which Salve performed a series of movements which encouraged me to breathe in time to, without her having to say a single word to me. The movements, which included ‘liberating my diaphragm’ and performing ‘accordion-like’ movements near my ribs, invited me to breathe in deeply, hold the oxygen in then breathe out, to the beat of her drum.

The Sensorial Journey treatment is ideal for those with only an hour and a half in which to erase stress and feel energised, ready to tackle once again the many vicissitudes which are part and parcel of daily life. It is a wonderful way to indulge every sense, reach for tranquillity, and pamper your faculties of sight, touch and smell. e

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irumed Clinic represents the department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Hospital Quiron Málaga.

Quiron is Spain’s leading hospital with a reputation spanning 60 years and has, over decades, been the hospital of choice for Spain’s elite, including the Spanish royal family.

Cirumed’s Director, Dr.Alexander Aslani, is also Chairman of the department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Hospital Quiron Málaga.

Patients enjoy modern Plastic and Aesthetic surgery with state of the art standards within the safety of one of Europe’s top hospitals.

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Les Fleurs d’Ete Collection by Chanel

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Chanel keeps it soft and feminine this summer, with the Les Fleurs d’Ete collection. We love their girly nail colours (light yellow, flesh and pink), Soleil Tan bronzing powders and Levres Scintillantes lip glosses, in light peach, bright shimmering pink and coral.

At no time of the year is it easier to feel sexier, healthier and more natural than in the summer.

Marisa Cutillas brings you a list of must-have new items for the season.

SUMMER

BEAUTY Surf Baby Summer Collection by MAC Taking its inspiration from the colours of the summer, MAC presents a fantastic collection of eyeshadows, pigments, lip liners, lipsticks, glosses, bronzing powders and nail varnishes.

Bold colours like deep coral turqoise and even yellow will be all the rage this season, as will metallic pigments like silver, aqua and gold. i www.maccosmetics.es

Duo Body Butter

by The Body Shop

We love this new range of creams, which is divided into two compartments: one containing a thicker cream for extra dry areas like the elbows, knees and legs, and another with a finer cream for areas such as the arms and décolleté. The same fragrance, with two different levels of protection. What more could a body ask for? Select from the following scents: acai, vanilla, macadamia and sweet pea. i www.thebodyshop.es

Fleur D’Orangier Bath Cream by La Maison de Senteurs This rich bath cream is blended with essential oils of sweet orange and petitgrain, which refresh and revitalise tired skin. i www.marksandspencer.com

Honey Bronze Line by The Body Shop This fabulous new range of shimmering bronzing products is made with fair trade ingredients such as honey from Ethiopia and bees wax from Cameroon. It consists of a shimmering dry body oil, which bronzes and moisturises your skin, a loose powder for the cheeks and neck, a facial gel bronzer, compact powder bronzer and honey lip nectar. i www.thebodyshop.es

Liquid Eyeliner

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Tuscan Orange Body Spritz by Ingredients

Opt for a daring look at your next party or night out at the club, with this bright, metallic new range of eyeliners. i www.marksandspencer.com

The best thing about summer is that it gets hot enough to make spraying this citrus body mist one of the most satisfying sensations of the season.

Use it liberally and revel in the deliciously fresh scent!

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Cortesín

Finca PROFILE

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hen the Finca Cortesín Resort opened in 2008 in the foothills of the Casares mountain range, keen golfers were the first to sit up and take notice.

Conveniently located between the best golf clubs in Marbella and Sotogrande, the resort’s golf course promised one of the most challenging games in Andalucía, having been designed by Cabell Robinson and offering glorious views of the mountains and sea.

The experience offered was just as ecological as it was sporty, with a host of exotic plant species from the Pacific, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East enveloping the golfer in a paradisiacal sanctuary.

Technology was another attractive feature, with the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf offering the finest in integrated technologies, which give students immediate feedback on their swing or putting stroke. Since 2009, Finca Cortesín is home to the Volvo World Match Play. Additionally, the sports facilities on offer include tennis and paddle tennis courts and this month, the Finca Cortesín Beach Club will open its doors.

Just a couple of years after its long-awaited opening, Finca Cortesín had already lived up to the highest expectations, leading it to become the buzzword among high-end travellers seeking the all-encompassing magic of a grand luxury resort. Today, global aficionados are just as likely to hear about the exquisite cuisine of Dutch 94 / ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE JULY 2011

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sensation, Schilo van Coevorden, as they are about the unabashed luxury of the spa or the beauty and style of the Andalusian inspired architecture and interiors. The accolades have come rushing in, with the resort receiving prestigious honours, including “The best non urban hotel of Spain 2010” award from Conde Nast Traveler. As is to be expected, none of this has come cheap: the resort cost a staggering €750 million to build.

“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths” Etty Hillesum

As you stroll along the central courtyard and gardens of Finca Cortesín, it is easy to feel like a true Andalusian landowner from past centuries. The finca may be young in years but its spirit is centuries old. Features such as thick paving stones (originally belonging to a 18th-century Portugese monastery), heavy wooden doors, flowing Andalusian fountains and cobbled courtyards, bestow the finca with a sensation of age and tradition, while the impressive selection of exotic foliage in the gardens and common areas are a veritable celebration of the beauty of nature. Here, noise or the physical proximity of other guests is never an issue, since the wide-

open spaces and light, airy interiors mean you can enjoy the personal space and relaxation you need.

The spa is one of the most attractive features of the Finca for those seeking to restore physical and mental equilibrium. Measuring an impressive 2,200m2, it houses three thermal areas: one for men, another for women and a third, mixed area, all with their respective Turkish baths, Finnish saunas and inviting relaxation areas. The mixed area also has a 25-metre salt-water pool, surrounded by lush foliage and tall crystal windows that inundate it with natural light. The health and beauty area, meanwhile, contains six treatment rooms and a 30m2 Double Suite, equipped with a large bath, two showers and two therapy beds, where couples or friends can receive relaxing treatments together.

Beauty buffs can look forward to the full gamut of treatments, including caviar facials, slimming treatments and an extensive range of different massages, including oriental favourites, administered by genuine Thai masseuses. The products used are as top-of-the-range as you would expect, with houses like Biologique Recherche and La Ric offering natural, biologically active solutions to problems such as tired skin, hands and feet, or aching muscles.

The fitness area is impressive, with state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of activities and classes available, including Pilates, yoga, toning, etc.

The mark of a good resort is that guests don’t need to step outside to enjoy a fantastic dining experience.

At Finca Cortesín, sheer gastronomic magic was virtually guaranteed with the arrival of Schilo van Coevorden, a wiz at bringing the very best of the East and the West together through his mouthwatering dishes, which imitate nature visually, offering temptations that are as delicately artistic as they are simply delicious.

Joining Schilo are Spanish restaurant El Jardín (serving the very best Iberian produce), Don Giovanni (headed by renowned Italian chef, Andrea Tumbarello), a tapas and cocktail bar, a Golf Club House (with its own mini commercial centre) and a number of bars close to the pool.

This month, the Hotel will inaugurate a spectacular new 6,000 m2 beach club at nearby Bahía de Casares. Designed with elegant oriental influences, the beach club features Mediterraneanstyle cuisine, Balinese sunbeds and hard-wood floors.

Finca Cortesín does not just appeal to holidaymakers, but also to those seeking to host an important event, celebration or meeting in an enviable setting. The hotel has three ballrooms with a 250-person capacity, and if outdoor events are more your scene, you have over 23,000m2 of beautiful gardens in which to enjoy the open air and sea view while you party, or simply thank life for bestowing you with experiences such as these. e

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Losewithout Weight Surgery HEALTH

with the Intragastric Balloon Implant

words Marisa CUTILLAS

If only it were as easy to lose weight as it is to gain it! For hundreds of years people have fervently sought both to turn back the hands of time and have a slim, beautiful physique, yet obesity rates continue to rise as the stress of daily life prompts us to resort to fast, unhealthy food options. Many of us would love to try surgical procedures such as liposuction, but are too scared to go under the knife. The good news is that if dieting and exercising by yourself hasn’t achieved the results you’re after, a technique that has recently arrived on the Coast may be an ideal choice for you. The treatment is called the Intragastric Balloon Implant and it doesn’t involve surgery, takes around 20 minutes to insert and promises highly satisfying results.

Who is the procedure for?

The intragastric balloon implant is usually used on adults who need to lose over 10 kilograms and for whom traditional methods of weight loss have been unsuccessful.

Who should avoid the treatment?

Those suffering from inflammatory disease or those who have had previous gastrointestinal tract surgery, those suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction or psychiatric disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those not willing to follow a supervised nutritional and behavioural modification programme.

What does the technique involve?

The treatment is usually divided into two phases. The first step usually involves the following:

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Diagnosis of the body mass, muscular mass, water content and intra-abdominal fat Consultation with a psychologist Clinical tests Pre-operative study with an anaesthetist.

Consultation with a doctor specialised in nutrition and aesthetic medicine Implantation of the intragastric balloon (with sedation) An observation period of a few hours in the clinic to be vigilant for possible rejection A diagnosis of the patient’s fitness level by a specialised sports medicine doctor and elaboration of a physical fitness programme Psychological consultation prior to the removal of the balloon Removal of the balloon

The first phase varies in length depending on the type of balloon used. The popular SPATZ balloon can usually remain in the system for around one year.

The second phase involves a follow-up period (anywhere between six months to one year, approximately), during which the patient should go to scheduled nutritional check-ups and psychological counselling sessions, and have the change in their body mass measured. Chinese acupuncture with or without needles is a handy tool that is sometimes employed to increase recovery.

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How much weight can a patient lose? Depending on how strictly the post-procedure programme set by doctors is followed, a patient can lose approximately 15 to 30 kilos over a sixmonth period.

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What does the balloon feel like? The first few days can be slightly uncomfortable, though the main sensation is one of constant fullness.

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What is the recovery period?

Patients should normally request around three days off work, though recovery can take slightly longer or shorter, depending on how quickly the body adapts to the balloon.

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When can patients resume normal physical activities? Once the body has adjusted to the balloon.

In fact, following a physical fitness programme is an important part of the treatment’s success.

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How long does the weight stay off? As long as you stick to a healthy lifestyle and the personalised nutritional programme created for you by the specialists.

In Marbella, the intragastric balloon implant is offered at the Instituto Médico Miramar.

C/ Córdoba 6, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 782 055. www.institutomedicomiramar.com Also at the USP Marbella.

Avda. Severo Ochoa 22, Marbella.

Tel: 952 774 200. www.uspmarbella.com Also at Corporación Dermoestética.

Avda. General López Domínguez, 1, Marbella.

Tel: 902 252 525. www.corporaciondermoestetica.com

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WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

UPDATE

First came 90 per cent, pure, dark chocolate; then anti-oxidant powerhouse, Xoçai (also made with açai berries) made it even more acceptable than ever to indulge in our favourite addictive food, but now, a new variety of cocoa bean thought to have gone into extinction has been rediscovered in Brazil and, if we’re lucky, our favourite brands may soon get their hands on this ultra pure, healthy chocolate. The bean, which is as large as a football, is said to be ‘the most genetically pure expression of cacao ever found’ and it imparts no bitter after-taste, as lesser quality dark chocolate tends to do. The downside is that like the finest and most coveted teas and coffees, it will command a hefty price, so only the rich and famous are likely to savour this gourmet gift of the Gods.

Set > Chocolate to Be Healthier Than Ever

>Men’s

Fitness Publishes List of Fittest Male Stars

Top selling international men’s mag, Men’s Fitness, recently published their famous list of the world’s fittest celebs, and the winners included Hangover star, Bradley Cooper; Oscar-nominated actor, Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker), Chris Pine (the new millenium’s Captain Kirk), Kellan Lutz (from the Twilight saga) and how not, David Beckham. The sad new for the single girls out there is that all of them are taken!

Kids’ Behaviour?

Most new mums have already genned-up on the seemingly endless list of benefits bestowed by breastfeeding but a new study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal reveals that babies who are breastfed are less likely to have behavioural problems by the time they are five years old. The study was carried out by scientists from the Universities of Oxford, Essex, York and London. Data was elicited from 10,000 mothers, who filled out a ‘strength and difficulties’ questionnaire about their children. The results indicated

that only six per cent of children who had been breastfed for at least four months had poor scores, compared to 16 per cent of bottle fed children. One of the reasons postulated for the results was that breast milk is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, hormones and growth factors that are necessary for the development of the brain and nervous system.

Doctors advise mums to do their best to breastfeed for at least six months, to ensure their children have the best defence possible against infections and viruses.

Whether you suffer from head aches, muscle injuries or joint pain, chances are your doctor has suggested an anti-inflammatory drug to ease your pain. These medications are known to be related to stomach and ulcer problems, but now, a new study carried out by scientists at Bern University in Switzerland, indicates that they could also increase one’s chances of having a heart attack or stroke. The scientists conducted 31 trials on over 115,000 patients, who took either traditional anti-inflammatory medication (such as Ibuprofen), a placebo, or the newer COX-2 inhibitors, such as Celebrex, Arcoxia, Vioxx, Prexige, etc. Those who took Vioxx and Prexige had two times the risk of a heart attack of stroke as those who took the placebo; those who took Ibuprofen had three times the risk while those who took Arcoxia and Diclofenac had close to four times the risk. Interestingly, in the USA, Vioxx, once hailed as a miracle drug for arthritis, has been retracted from the market, owing to its negative effect on cardiovascular health.

MEDS > PAINCOULD

INCREASE HEART ATTACK AND STROKE RATE

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business & product launches / seasonal parties / charity events / social scene

We have been out and about following the most important and glamourous events taking place in the Marbella area. Did you miss out this month, or can you spot yourself?

102 Marbella Luxury Weekend – Puerto Banús 103 Children For Peace Gala Dinner at Hotel Villa Padierna 104 Suite Del Mar Summer Opening 106 Max Clifford Celebrity Golf Challenge at La Cala Golf 107 Renovation Celebration, Los Portales I Marbella 108 Gala For Acción Contra Hambre, Mélia Don Pepe Hotel 109 Bora Bora Comes of Age – San Pedro Beachfront

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MARBELLA LUXURY WEEKEND Puerto Banús Marbella’s top-end business community joined forces with the Townhall for the first Marbella Luxury Weekend held in Puerto Banús. McLaren, Guarnieri, Bvulgari and many other top brands participated in a number of events designed to showcase the best Marbella has to offer. The luxury focus was so successful, with many of the Port’s specialist boutiques reporting exceptional trade, that plans are already underway for follow-up events.

“Marbella – Always Recognisable as an Emblem of Luxury”

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Children for Peace gala at Hotel Villa Padierna Over 300 people attended the 2nd annual Benefit Gala at the sumptuous Hotel Villa Padierna.

Presented by actress Ana Obregon, other illustrious guests included Jacqueline de la Vega and model Ines Sastre who was recognised for her support for the cause. The evening included live dance performances, children’s theatre and a parade of flags representing the nations. American singer Aaron Carter and local tenor Stephen Lloyd Morgan also took to the stage to entertain the guests.

“Theatre and Dance in Support of Peace”

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Suite del Mar Summer Opening Beachside Puente Romano It’s official – Marbella’s favourite time of year has finally arrived! Suite del Mar kicked off their summer season with a grand opening party in June. Marbella’s finest ditched their Laboutins for a more relaxed style as they were treated to music by The Pop Dolls and arial illusions and acrobatics performed by funky cirque du soleil-style artists. The highlight of the evening was a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the mediterranean.

“Sexy Suite Summer Beach Party”

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MAX CLIFFORD CELEBRITY GOLF CHALLENGE La Cala Golf A host of UK celebrities arrived on the coast for this year’s Max Clifford Celebrity Golf Challenge to help raise funds for the Rhys Daniels Trust. Gareth Gates, Craig Fairbrass, Dave Beasant, Rodney Marsh, Nick Knowles, Alex Walkingshaw, Jess Conrad, Tyson Fury, Sam Kane, Roger Kitter and Steve Sedgley braved searing temperatures as only mad dogs and Englishmen can, and enjoyed a lot of fun in aid of a worthy cause. The event culminated in a sumptuous gala dinner at the Puente Romano Hotel featuring another hilarious performance from funny man, Stan Boardman.

“Teeing-off for the Rhys Daniels Trust”

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RENOVATION CELEBRATION Los Portales I Marbella Iconic Marbella companies, DM Properties, La Albaida, and Gastón Y Daniela invited friends, clients and members of the press to a lavish celebration following the completion of the renovation of the instantly-recognisable building, Los Portales I, in front of the Piruli, where all three businesses are based. A great turnout saw the many guests intermingling among old friends on a balmy summer evening in the lovely gardens fronting the landmark premises, with open house at both décor companies.

“Marking the Start of a New Era”

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Gala for Acción Contra Hambre Hotel Mélia don Pepe Some of Spain’s most famous faces lent their support to the Gala Against Hunger in Marbella last month including ex-Real Madrid footballer Guti, Baroness Thyssen and TV personality Carmen Lomana.

Organised by the Spanish ONG and the Lions Club of Puerto Banús, the event attracted over 250 people who enjoyed the fantastic poolside setting while helping to raise funds for such a worthy cause.

“Spanish Stars Come Together Against Hunger”

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BORA BORA COMES OF AGE San Pedro Beachfront Bora Bora Beach Club, scene of many famous events over the years, including the memorable 1999 launch party of magazine, inaugurated its newlook profile on the noche de San Juan, in an evening which saw revellers letting their hair down in their appreciation of a worthy new inclusion on the trendy beach club scene. Let’s all give it up for Claudio, Charlotte, Maribel & Co. for creating a hot new venue deserving of our support.

“The Beach is Hot and Bora Bora is even Hotter!”

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THEVIBE EVENTS Giles “under pressure” Brown reports from backstage, where a special kind of magic is about to return to Marbella.

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t was 25 years ago – a time that Costa del Sol archeologists refer to as ‘Jurassic Marbella’. A time of big 1980s hair and shoulder pads, and I had both in abundance, trust me. And in August 1986, Marbella played host to the biggest rock band in the world: Queen – a year on from their legendary showstealing performance at Live Aid (if you are under 30 just check on YouTube to see what I mean). Never in the history of rock has a man looked so in control of an audience.

Many would have frozen or wilted in front of a packed Wembley Stadium and worldwide TV audience of a billion. On that summer’s day in July 1985, Freddie delivered the definitive master class in stadium frontman showmanship.

The next year, Queen were in Spain on the ‘Magic Tour’, finishing up at the Marbella football stadium.

On that August evening, they proved why live, no other band could touch them. I was with the best of the crowd in the front row, and my abiding memory was “We are the Champions” when Freddie strutted down the stage draped in a Union Jack, with the Brits in the crowd cheering wildly. And then he turned round and on the other side

Gary Mullen rocks the crowd

was the Spanish flag and the crowd went absolutely bonkers!

It was a hell of an evening, and tragically Queen’s last-ever European concert with Freddie.

Fast forward 25 years and on the 5th August 2011, Dream Ticket Promotions, the team that brought you the sell-out ABBA show BJÖRN AGAIN last year are staging a huge Tribute to Queen Concert in Marbella. The event celebrates not only the 25th anniversary of the rock royalty’s visit to Marbella but also the 40th anniversary of the band themselves; a milestone that’s impossible to overlook given the huge amount of media coverage including album releases, documentaries and exhibitions all over the world.

Headlining the show will be Gary Mullen & The Works with an exclusive performance of their international sell-out show One Night of Queen. Over the past 10 years they have rocked capacity audiences all over the world, including 45,000 fans at the iconic Hyde Park, London. Brian May and Roger Taylor themselves are reported to be fans, and now for the first time, their incredibly accurate replicas of Queen’s timeless anthems will rock Marbella. They are the most successful and highlyregarded Queen tribute band in the world, with perfect recreations of the songs, the costumes, the

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improvisations and the solos, and having checked out the performance and been there the first time round – I have to say I’m mightily impressed.

As the stadium goes dark, the audiences’ whistles increase the tension and then, all of a sudden, the lights signal the start the much-anticipated show and arrival on stage of Gary and the boys. Even the light show has been faithfully reproduced to give the most authentic experience possible.

I’m taken right back to the original concert I saw 25 years ago and the thrill of Queen spills over. Everyone is on their feet, dancing and singing to these legendary songs, they’re in the palm of Gary’s hand as he ably fills some very large and fast moving shoes. It’s uncanny. Gary is pitch perfect and has got the moves down so well that you’d think that he is channeling the spirit of Zanzibar’s most famous son. It’s official – you will never see a more accurate performance of a Queen concert!

Gary Mullen & The Works aren’t the only act lined up for the show, however. Ruth Kerr’s operatic accompaniment to the iconic Barcelona (and yes you can wave your Champions League scarf in the

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air if you want to) will truly rock you.

And if all of this isn’t enough, supporting singer and opener for the show, Ruth Lorenzo kicks it all off. She delighted and dazzled audiences with her impassioned singing in the 2008 series of X Factor, making it all the way to the finals and even Simon Cowell’s heart with her feisty and exciting Spanish style. And at last year’s ABBA show, if there had been a roof on the bullring her powerhouse performance would have blown the thing off! She truly is back by popular demand. And with DJ Russell of TerraBlues – the scene of some past nights that I will never forget, as well as more than a few that I can’t even remember – on the decks before and afterwards, this concert promises to be truly magical.

With the 20th anniversary of their frontman’s death later this year, we’ll sadly never have the chance to see Queen and the majestic Freddie live again, but if you were in Marbella on that night 25 years ago, Gary Mullen & The Works’ performance will bring back some brilliant memories. And if you were too young to experience Queen the first time round, the concert will give you a great insight into the kind of magic that the band possessed. And for me, although the 1980s hair and shoulder pads might have gone a long time ago, I’ll be rocking as hard as I did in August 86!

The concert takes place on Friday August 5. Doors open at 7.30pm at the new open-air concert arena at Playa del Pinillo near the Marbella arch. Tickets start at just €30 plus booking fees available from El Corte Inglés stores, FNAC in La Cañada, Hard Rock Café in Puerto Banús and online at www.ticketmaster.es or www.elcorteingles.es For further information, Tel: 676 289 968. www.queentributeconcert.com

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THEPRO BUSINESS

Chilling Out in Style: WORDS Amy Williams Photography KH Photography

Pablo Alberca, General Manager

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nirvana of vogue, a sanctuary for stylish slacking, and simply, one of the hottest places to chill; Purobeach promotes a fashionable feeling of calm and wellbeing through the unlikely, yet harmonious, fusion of spiritual simplicity with a modernday dose of decadence. The result is a simply stunning setting where trendy urbanites unwind and beachbods sunbathe in style by day, and where friends and fashionistas meet for a more polished party scene by night.

With its global reputation as a destination for the well-heeled and wealthy, plus abundant sunshine to secure its success, Marbella was the perfect choice for a place to perpetuate this Puro lifestyle. And, underneath the Mediterranean sun which beats down on the trademark

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white décor, the casual and calming, yet lively and lavish environment which the Puro team have created does indeed testify to the resounding success of the decision.

Purobeach Marbella is located at Laguna Village, a classy commercial centre of restaurants, designer boutiques and Balinesestyle thatched roofs. It comprises a lounge, pool, bar, restaurant, exclusive beach, and the much in-demand massage and treatment tents. It is a place where the girls kick off their Choos by the pool, while the boys dive in, in Vilebrequin.

Designer discretion, coupled with an elegant and informal style, makes Purobeach Marbella the perfect place for private parties. And providing an exclusive experience for exactly these occasions is something on which the team at Purobeach pride themselves. With two to three events per week even in the early summer season, Purobeach is high on the list of haute-chic choices for the celebration of special weddings, high-profile corporate events, beach birthdays, and even the bride-to-be who wants to relax amongst friends, away from the less exclusive ‘hen’ hangouts found further down the coast.

At Purobeach Marbella, an exclusive events menu sees VIP guests choosing from a range of wines from 35 different vineyards; fashionable finger food including Galician oysters and Sevruga caviar;

or one of a number of set menus which take you, for example, from red tuna tartar to scallops followed by sirloin steak and then on to a delicious dessert. But more than the guaranteed gourmet menu, the reason that discerning guests book their bashes at Purobeach is because they have total trust in a first-class service, and the promise of a party which will be planned to perfection.

But there’s a buzz beyond the usual excitement of the planned private events and forthcoming summer season at Purobeach this year, for change is on the horizon, and it’s closer than the Rock of Gibraltar and the north African coastline which provide Puro with its perfect panorama. The change is the exciting news that Purobeach has been franchised and that Purobeach Marbella will now come under the care of well-connected, experienced owners in Madrid.

But if frowns are forming behind the Prada sunglasses of the Puro purists, then rest assured, there is no cause for concern. The new owners are committed to remaining faithful to the existing Puro concept.

After all, why wouldn’t they? What they also intend to do is to invest further in the Puro product, to create an even more exceptional experience. Essentially, this will be in the areas of the menu, the furnishings and the staff. In the first phase, responding to calls

from their cosmopolitan clientele to expand the mouthwatering menu to include many more Mediterranean and local dishes, a new chef has joined the team. From the kitchens of none other than El Bulli, one of the most famous in all of Spain, and a number of other Michelin-starred establishments, José Luis Cañizares Escrivá will be the man responsible for refining and expanding the plates at Purobeach to include more variety and quality, mixing local dishes with creative cuisine to give them a more Spanish flavour.

But while José Luis conjures away in the kitchen, the serious business of the entertainment programme is top of the agenda for Puro’s party planners. With Champagne chilling, top DJs lined-up to circulate the inimitable sounds of summer and then heat things up as the sun goes down, it’s set to be the hottest and hippest way to celebrate this summer, with famous DJs playing to the Puro crowd every Thursday night, and Sunset parties every Friday and Saturday from 5pm, with Puro beach market on Sunday throughout July and August.

And of course, should you find yourself too much in the party spirit on any one of these occasions, then a soothing massage the next morning followed by a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the Puro pool will set you up all over again. In line with the Puro promise: body, mind and soul, all satisfied. e

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ased in Marbella, the firm acts very much as a bespoke property finder for its clients, drawing both Europeans and buyers from markets such as Dubai because of the cultural and linguistic adaptability of the team.

“We are made up of a variety of nationalities ourselves, so we find it easier to relate to people from diverse regions and walks of life,” says founder Frederic Bentz, an experienced real estate professional and developer who operates five agencies in and around Nancy, in northeast France.

Having founded his real estate brand over a decade ago, he gravitated towards the Marbella area both on a personal and professional level. “It’s been said many times before but Marbella really does offer a rather unique combination of climate, lifestyle and location within the European boundaries. This is why more and more French people are buying properties here, even though France is endowed with iconic coastal regions such as Languedoc

and the Côte d’Azur.” Splitting his time between Marbella and Nancy, he delegates the daily running of the operation to Evelin Ortega.

Swiss-born of Spanish origin, the multilingual Evelin has a corporate background with the likes of Goldmann Sachs and Warner Music, to which has been added almost ten years in real estate. “I like to think I combine Swiss efficiency with a rather less typical sense of fun,” says the stylish professional who forms a powerful team with Stephanie Thonnard. “Between them they bring property and local experience to the table as well as a natural flair for making people feel at home, and they do it with a sense of style,” says Frederic.

A relationship

In a world of ‘unique selling points’ and ‘competitive advantage’ his ethos is a simple one: “We provide a very personal, bespoke service aimed very much at the needs of the individual rather than the necessity or commitment

BOUTIQUE AGENTS on our part to sell a particular property. To do this effectively you have to remain small, focused and ‘boutique’, so rather than grow into a big organisation it is our ambition to create a five-star brand known for its five-star service.”

Although the company specialises in more luxurious properties in and around Marbella, it doesn’t necessarily mean they focus on the most expensive real estate. “Our primary client is the buyer, not the vendor, so we are committed to find the best value property that suits the needs and desires of our clients, and we do it in a pleasant and efficient way,” says Evelin. “Doing this well is what creates a good name, brings

us word of mouth referrals and ultimately ensures our company’s success far more than any amount of marketing could do.”

The relationship with clients therefore doesn’t end when the sale is concluded, but continues long afterwards. “Even more than a formal ‘after sales’ service, we really consider a transaction successful when the client sees us as a friend and knows we’re there for them long after they have bought the house,” adds Stephanie, “and I’m happy to say that in the two years we have been operating in Marbella we are still in touch with most of our clients.”

Working with the support of a serious company adds a certain stability in a market known for its real estate oscillations. “We know we have the backing of a professional outfit in France,” says Evelin, “it just adds a sense of confidence and shows that although we take a fun approach to our work we are serious about what we do and the commitments we make to our clients.” e

MARBELLA HILLS HOMES WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY KH PHOTOGRAPHY

Built around an international team, Marbella Hills Homes services a sophisticated multinational clientele in what can best be described as a ‘boutique’ approach.

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Marbella Luxury Weekend a Huge Success Puerto Banús has never been such a symbol of luxury and joie de vivre as it was during the event of the season: the Marbella Luxury Weekend, which featured a host of fashion shows, presentations of luxury jewellery items and cars. It also included important events for the business sector, such as the I Foro Idea Marbella, which took place at the Club del Mar. The latter featured a discussion panel comprising some of Marbella’s most important entrepreneurs and political figures, including José Luis Hernández (Tourism Councillor), María de la Hera (Managing Director of Bvlgari España), Ricardo Arranz (Owner of the Hotel Villa Padierna) and ’s own Iain Blackwell (Publisher and Director). The Marbella Luxury Weekend attracted the presence of top national celebrities such as Simoneta Gómez Acebo and was so successful, it garnered Marbella the title of ‘Ciudad de Lujo’ (City of Luxury), awarded by the Spanish Luxury Association. g www.marbella.es

Butterfly Children Event Raises over €80.000 The ninth edition of the Niños Mariposa golf and dinner fund-raising event took place at the Aloha Golf Club recenly, with Francisco Soler and Rosmarie Bromdner winning a hotly contested golf tournament with 187 players participating.

The real winners, of course, were the butterfly children, who now have an additional €80.000 to continue to receive care and support from the nurses of DEBRA Spain. The overall prizes were valued at over €30.000 and included weekend stays at luxurious hotels such as Puente Romano, Marbella Club, Meliá Sancti Petri, La Caminera Golf, Gran Hotel de Peñíscola, Fuerte Rompido, Parador de Málaga Golf, Termas – Balneario de Archena, Cabogata Plaza Suites and Valle del Este. g www.debra.es

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JOAQUÍN CORTÉS BRINGS HIS CALÉ SHOW TO MARBELLA The Marbella Town Hall and Yastá Producciones are proud to present Calé, Joaquin Cortés’ latest show, at the Recinto de Conciertos Playa del Pinillo on July 16. Cortés is famed for his passionate, experimental dance style, which has gained recognition from both international and international audiences and critics alike. Previous hit shows include Cibayi, Mi Soledad, Pasión Gitana, Soul and Amor y Odio. The show will feature a host of talented dancers and singers.

g For further information, Tel: 951 319 760. www.yastaproducciones.com

MAX CLIFFORD CELEBRITY GOLF CHALLENGE AT LA CALA RESORT The 11th Max Clifford Celebrity Golf Challenge was played under excellent sunny conditions at La Cala Resort recently, with the participation of many sporting and entertainment celebrities including actor Craig Fairbrass, comedian Stan Boardman, and ex footballer Rodney Marsh. Dave Beasant, Gareth Gates, Alex Walkinshaw, Nick Nowles and many more also did their best for a good cause. All funds from the event went to a worthwhile cause: the Rhys Daniels Trust, which offers care for families with children suffering from life-threatening diseases. g La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 669 047. www.lacala.com

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LES ROCHES STUDENTS GRADUATION CEREMONY The Salón Andalucía of the Hotel Puente Romano was the setting for this year’s Les Roches Graduation Ceremony, in which 19 students were awarded the Bachelor in Business Administration – Hospitality, 45 students were awarded the Les Roches Hotel Management Diploma, and 43 students obtained their Post-Graduate Diplomas.

Since Les Roches has been ranked the number one Hospitality Management School in Spain by recruitment managers in the industry (TNS Survey, 2010), more than 85 per cent of graduates are hired to work in renowned hotels and hospitality establishments worldwide. This year’s graduates maintain the school’s international flavour, hailing from over than 33 countries, including Algeria, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, El Salvador, Egypt, France, Germany, Holland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, The Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Russia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, The United States, Venezuela and Spain. g Urb. Las Lomas de Río Verde, Marbella. Tel: 952

764 145. www.lesroches.net

SPORT ZONE OPENS STORE IN MARBELLA FIRST NIKE JUNIOR TOUR CIRCUIT AT CLUB DE TENIS EL CASCO The first edition of the Nike Junior Tour Circuit international tournament kicked off at El Casco Tennis Club, with players battling it out on the dusty clay courts. The Circuit, created in 1997 to inspire the love of sport in the youth, takes place in many Spanish cities throughout the year. After the Marbella competition, players will go on to competed in Alicante, Madrid and Ibiza. Some of tennis’ most renowned players have taken part in the circuit in the past, including Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco and Nicolás Almagro. The circuit is played in over 25 other countries, with the champions of each nation set to compete for ultimate victory in Miami in December.

Sport Zone, the shop with everything any modern day fitness buff could wish for, recently opened its 33rd store in Spain, in La Cañada shopping centre. Some 30 new jobs have been created, which is great news considering Spain’s current unemployment, and the staff will surely be kept busy, since the shop measures 1,800m2 and stocks everything from clothing right through to training equipment.

g C.C. La Cañada, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 076. www.sportzone.es

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MARIFÉ NUÑEZ PRESENTS HER NEW BOOK FOR CHILDREN El Bosque de Raul (Raul’s Wood) is the title of a beautiful new children’s book illustrated by Marifé Nuñez, recently presented at the Manolo Santa Racquets Club. Through her work, Marifé seeks to introduce readers to the magical world of a child and to highlight the importance of nature and the environment. Marifé also keeps busy at her firm, MF Publicidad, where she offers a variety of services including publicity and marketing, illustration and photography. g For further information,

Tel: 952 853 564. www.mfarteypublicidad.com

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New Birthing Unit at the Xanit Hospital in Benalmádena The Xanit International Hospital has opened a new birthing unit for mothers who wish to take an active role in their pregnancy and in the birthing process. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency service from a qualified a team of gynaecologists, paediatricians, anaesthetists, midwifes and nurses. The idea is to offer a personalised service in which future mums and their partners are allowed to participate and take important decisions regarding pregnancy and birth. Dr. Esperanza Martín, Head of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit at the Hospital, said: “Women need to be informed about the type of birth they wish to have. They can choose a natural birth, with or without an epidural, or opt for elective surgery if necessary. The birthing process should be a unique, natural experience, where both mother and child are guaranteed safety and personalised care.” g Avda. de los

Argonautas s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 367 190. www.xanit.net

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Top Travel Assistance from Línea Directa Línea Directa, the company specialising in car, motorbike and home insurance for foreigners residing in Spain, now offers a travel assistance service in English and German. The policy covers vehicles and their drivers, and is available in all European countries. If your car is immobilised as a result of a breakdown, accident or theft, you will be guaranteed one of the following options: accommodation in a four-star hotel not exceeding a period of four nights, a trip back home or, if the cost is less, transport to your intended destination, or a courtesy vehicle with unlimited mileage for 24 hours. The cover also includes the transport of pets. g For further information, Tel: 902 123 161. www.lineadirecta.com

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Team Xtreme launches Online Activity Planner Team Xtreme, the Marbella adventure activities company, has launched a new online activity planner, which makes it easier than ever to join scheduled adventure activities. This summer, the most popular activities include: canyoning, downhill biking, powered paragliding, quadbiking, sailing and skydiving. Team Xtreme also creates customised activities for private clients and businesses. Readers can become part of the Team Xtreme community through its blog or Facebook page. Those who visit and register on Team Xtreme’s site in July can download a free Andalucía Adventure Guide and enter a competition for a free tandem Skydive!

g Tel: 952 768 349/ 676 022 237. www.teamxtreme.es

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New Rehabilitation and Vertigo Units for Accident Victims at the USP The USP Hospital in Marbella has a brand new rehabilitation service catering to patients who have been injured in traffic accidents. The new unit, which works with the majority of insurance companies, contains a wellequipped gymnasium and is staffed by a specialised team of doctors and physiotherapists. Dr. Javier Salguero, Head of the new unit, emphasised that timing is key when it comes to recovering from accidents: “The difference between treating a cervical injury early or late, is enormous. Many times, initial symptoms are light, but they intensify as time goes on.” The USP also opened another new unit for sufferers of vertigo, aimed at helping patients who are affected from different types of imbalance owing to conditions such as anxiety, ear problems, intoxication, cerebral tumours or cardiac insufficiency. g Avda. Severo Ochoa 20,

Marbella. Tel: 951 913 015. www.uspmarbella. com

First Child Cancer Golf Tournament at NH Almenara Golf Resort Fun and Learning at Aloha College The students of Aloha College recently enjoyed a family fun day, featuring sports, games, an adventure playground, balloon tying, face painting, etc., all to raise funds for the Cesare Scariolo foundation, which supports children in the Materno Infantil and Carlos Haya hospitals in Málaga.

Aloha also recently shined in the World Maths Day competition, an online event which challenges contestants to answer arithmetic questions at breathtaking speed. Student David Miladinovic, from Year 8, came in second place in the 11 to 13 age group. C/ Aloha Golf s/n, Marbella. g Tel: 952

Over 45 companies participated in an exciting golf tournament for a worthwhile cause: the First Child Cancer Golf Tournament, in favour of the Pablo Ugarte Association. Companies participating included NH Resorts, Valderrama, La Reserva, Europa Sur and many more. Over €3.000 was raised through green fees and a charity market set up for the event. The winning player was Antonio Simón García, who scored an impressive 40 points.

g Avda. Almenara s/n, Cádiz. Tel: 956 582 000. www.hotelalmenara.com

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Contemporary Chinese Photography at Poligono Gallery From July 7 to September 15, Poligono Gallery will be housing a selection of photographs by internationally acclaimed contemporary Chinese artists Wang Qingsong, Hong Hao, Wang Ningde, Zhang Huan, Cui Xiuwen, Huang Yan, Sheng Qi, Chen Jiagang and Liu Bolin. These artists are considered the leaders of a major movement which commenced at the beginning of the 21st century, defying the oppressive Chinese regime and claiming the artist’s freedom of expression. The works are powerful, fascinating and often provocative. Today, Chinese authorities seem to have taken a slightly more liberal attitude to artists, though censorship still exists. A prior appointment must be made in order to view this exhibition. g C/ Carbón 13, Marbella. Tel: 615 381 119. www.poligonogallery.com

Silk Screen Printing Classes with Chandy Haggett Ensconced in the quaint white village of Casares lives friendly artist, Chandy Haggett, who is ready to share her talent, skill and lovely farmhouse with you for a day while you learn the art of silk screen printing. In one day, you will create a landscape picture in three colours, with as much or as little tuition as required. The next step is to ‘block the screen’ and print the first colour. Three different stencil methods are taught: two in the morning, followed by a break for lunch and a dip in the pool, and a third technique in the afternoon. At the end of the day, everyone receives a certificate of achievement and a portfolio of the prints they have created. “Each person on the course is asked to give everyone else one of their prints and in return you will receive one of theirs,” says Chandy, adding, “You will also receive a €10 voucher for your next visit. g For further information,

Tel: 653 067 918. www.chandyhaggett.com

Fundraising Dinner for Fibromyalgia Sufferers Fibromyalgia is a devastating illness causing extreme fatigue and pain for millions of people around the world.

The Fibromyalgia Association of San Pedro (AFS) recently benefited from a fundraising dinner, which was held at Restaurante El Gamonal. At the press conference, Manuel Cardeña of the Marbella Town Hall’s Welfare Department said: “The AFS carries out a great deal of work for sufferers of this painful disease and their families, and they can count on all our support”.

Teresa Barroso, President of the AFS, explained that funds are always needed by the Association, since it currently attends to some 50 patients, most of whom are women, through the aid of a psychologist, a chiro-masseuse and yoga and reiki teachers.

g If you missed out on the dinner but you’d still like to contribute to the hard work of the AFS, please contact Tel: 952 799 090/ 654 123 633.

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THELEISURE TRAVEL

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hen the world is your oyster the range of possibilities can become overwhelming. To narrow it down you should set priorities, such as: is it a family holiday, a quick getaway or a working vacation? Also, do you want to get away from it all or be seen in all the right places? Already a series of possibilities is taking shape out of the mists of confusing options. You can get away from the crowds and withdraw in splendid yet opulent isolation in spots across the globe, from private island resorts in the Indian Ocean or Pacific to tropical spa resorts in South East Asia or a country home in the southwest of France, but if you want to be seen, the classic jet-set destinations remain the place to be.

Côte d’Azur

Probably the most famous of them all, the French Riviera has held on to its status as the most glamorous playground of the rich and famous. If you have any need of affirming your status then putting in an appearance at the private beach clubs, the best restaurants and the trendiest nightclubs along this fabulous stretch of coast is a must. The best impression is made if you can throw lavish parties at your own (or rented) villa in the foothills overlooking the azure sea, but if it is to be a hotel stay then let it be in the sumptuous suite of a famous hotel.

Of course, not everyone comes here to show off sports cars, parade the latest fashion accessory on the marine boulevard or turn everyone green with envy as they party away on their sleek yacht. Though it has a reputation for catering to the wealthy set, the French Riviera’s charm is ultimately built on the scenic beauty of the coastline that runs roughly from the Iles d’Hyères in the west to Menton on the Italian border – passing the likes of St Tropez, Fréjus, Cannes, Nice, Cap Ferrat, Villefranche sur Mer and Monaco on the way.

In this Elysian setting of ragged cliffs, deep blue sea and Mediterranean greenery you will find elegantly pretty seaside towns alongside the more bombastic luxury destinations. The finest villas and many of the best hotels are discreetly tucked away in the green folds overlooking the Med. It is here, amid the jet-set activity, that the truly stylish set finds peace within refined surroundings. At any rate, for all the showboating that goes on this is the kind of place where nipping into St Tropez in a Mini Moke is considered far more stylish than turning up in a Ferrari or Hummer.

Classic Riviera © villefranche-sur-mer.com

Grimaldi Castle © visitmonaco.com

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Monaco seafront Š visitmonaco.com

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hen the world is your oyster What do you do when you can do whatever you want? Where do those who can afford everything go? One thing wealthy people tend to be short of is time, so when it comes to the ultimate getaway only the very best will do.

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Gustavia and bay

A yachter’s paradise

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This tiny island in the Caribbean Sea differs from the other jet-set locations in that it really is a getaway. OK, you won’t have the island all to yourself but compared to the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes and Rivieras it is almost a deserted isle. A deserted isle with discreet topnotch resort hotels and private villas tucked away in the rich tropical foliage that is.

Venture out into the capital Gustavia and you may bump into other tourists, but since this small French dependency in the Caribbean focuses on quality rather than quantity, the ‘tourists’ in question represent the top of the well-to-do pyramid, sporting both money and style. In Gustavia, the French connection of Saint Barthélemy, as it is officially known, comes to the fore in the form of fine boutiques, quayside restaurants and a sprinkling of low-key beach clubs and nightspots that retain a certain halcyon appeal.

Since many of the visitors arrive by boat, some prefer to linger there or socialise aboard, where they can pick their friends and politely refuse entry to all others. It is here that a select crowd mostly from France, the US and Britain gathers in tastefully understated resorts and venues where service rather than glitz is the most prized attribute. For those who truly need to detach themselves from the crowds, this is an easy place to seclude yourself and settle into a luxuriant private suite or villa with attendant valet service and contentedly gaze through the tropical canopy at the splendour of aquamarine bays dotted with sailing boats and little green islets. Quite the place to be if you want a peaceful holiday with all the social gravity of the Rivieras.

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Known as America’s Society Capital, the little town of Newport occupies the southern tip of Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, the smallest state in the USA. That it may be, but Rhode Island is also one of the poshest regions in America, attracting not just the wealthier summer visitor, but especially those considered to belong to ‘old money’.

As such, many of its summertime residents spend much of the year in New York or Boston and come here to relax, sail, socialise and soak up the genteel air that still belongs to another era, when the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers were considered nouveau riche in these parts. Many of the grand old homes and almost European-like estates that occupy the very best spots in and around the bay sport the Beaux-Arts architecture of the time.

Today, a certain grand atmosphere still surrounds America’s stylish summer residence, where the setting is marked by understated elegance but membership of golf courses, gentleman’s clubs and the soughtafter yacht clubs is very hard to come by, even when money is no object. Like Porto Cervo this is a place where sailing is in the blood, only more so, and one of the best ways to get along and rub shoulders with America’s old money is to know your yachting. After all, this is the spiritual home of the America’s Cup, so best to keep the super yacht hidden and sail into port with a classic turn-of-the-century yacht if you want to make a grand entrance.

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On the northern tip of Sardinia, lays another region of classic Mediterranean beauty that has been attracting the world’s glamorous people for some time. Conceived and originally developed by a group of businesspeople led by the Aga Khan, the Costa Smeralda is a 55-kilometre stretch of rugged coves, white sandy beaches, transparent emerald waters and low hills covered in maquis scrub and stunted pine trees.

The unofficial capital of this little paradise is Porto Cervo, a surprisingly small and modest man-made resort town where most of the fabulous villas, sumptuous apartments, designer boutiques, restaurants, hotels and golf clubs of the region are concentrated. Here life is centered upon the large marina, habitual home to many of the finest, largest and sometimes ridiculously extravagant yachts in the world. From Adnan Kashoggi and Donald Trump to Roman Abramovich, they all drop anchor here.

Visit the pretty and intimately laid out streets of the little town in summer and you’ll stumble over the celebrities and big money players, for this is another spot where they like to congregate in an environment that is attractively far removed from large cities and built-up areas. Most don’t bother with the airport in Cagliari, on the other side of the island, but sail into port or fly in directly. It would be easy to dismiss Porto Cervo as yet another tasteless haunt of the wealthy, but in reality its scale, lack of high-rise and the disarming lack of apparent architectural ostentation are a vital part of the ingredients that assure its enduring appeal among those who can truly pick their destination. The spa hotels are discreet and stylish rather than overly lavish, the restaurants focus more on food and less on décor, and development is strictly limited on a coastline where nature continues to be the main attraction.

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Winter’s equivalent of the Riviera, the Swiss Alps remain the favoured setting if you want to ski in style. Other ski resorts, notably in the US, Canada, France and Austria, may have more snow or better facilities, but places such as Gstaad and St Moritz are the Monaco of the winter scene.

Not surprisingly, the season sees a potpourri of nationalities flow into the region when American, European, Russian and Middle Eastern society converge on the slopes as a meagre excuse for all the shopping, dining, socialising and spa-based pampering that follows. More fool you if you thought it was only about skiing, for the winter brings anything from snow polo and golf to a heady agenda of charity balls, fashion shows, private functions and other sponsor-hosted events to town.

Definitely a place to be seen, it is important to look your best, so be sure to bring the latest collections with you as you promenade on the wintry boulevard. Cold climes are no excuse for sloppiness, but even if your suitcases should get waylaid and end up in Cortina d’Ampezzo instead, the local concentration of exclusive brand outlets should see you suited, booted and bejewelled with the best of them. e

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THELEISURE HOTEL

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The Villa Padierna Tuscan Palace and World-Class Resort

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hen English architect, Ed Gilbert, was given the daunting task of creating one of the most luxurious hotels in Spain, it was no surprise that he should have turned to the ancient cities of Rome and Tuscany for his inspiration. When it comes to luxury, originality and elegance in design, noone does it better than the Italians and Gilbert took the best of this country’s materials, imagery and art, to give life to a highly ambitious project that exudes glamour and is a visual promise of an experience offering the very best in aesthetics, relaxation and pampering; the kind the world’s wealthiest clients are accustomed to. The result not only lived up to the expectations of hotel owner, Ricardo Arranz (who also relied on Gilbert to design his home); it managed to surprise top international publications, who have bestowed the hotel with a plethora of well deserved accolades. It was a fine homage to the Villa Padierna that the US First Lady, Michelle Obama, should have chosen this resort, rather than any other in the world, to relax body, mind and soul recently. One wonders if she took the time to stroll through the Persian gardens, whose fountains, waterways and lush flora do their best to ease away one’s mental and spiritual burdens.

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building, modelled for its design on a Tuscan palace, houses an imposing glass atrium courtyard, graceful marble statues and Florentine frescoes. It leads onto an extension containing a further 55 rooms and suites, as well as the lush gardens, a lake-style pool, grand ballroom and the beautiful ESPA Thermae Spa. A short stroll away is the Casitas of Villa Padierna wing, consisting of 14 two-bedroom suites and 11 one- and two-bedroom villas. The Casitas, which overlook the romantic Roman amphitheatre and chapel, are the stuff dreams are made of, with features such as romantic fireplaces, private swimming pools, secluded terraces and solariums.

The Villa Padierna may be as exclusive as a hotel can be, but if you look past its breathtaking beauty, you will find it’s also a heck of a fun place to be. The idea is to take it as fast or slow as you like, with as many options for those into resort-style activities as those who simply wish to disconnect.

Golf is one of the main attractions, with three 18-hole courses (Los Flamingos, Alferini and Tramores) offering a varied, challenging experience and the inhouse American Golf Academy allowing players to fine-tune their swinging skills.

For those more into racquet sports, a buzzing Racquet Club can be found only five minutes from the hotel by car, while swimmers can choose from the open-air pool, flanked by lush foliage and the family-oriented La Pérgola terrace/bar, or the indoor massage pool, located in what for most females is the heart and soul of the Hotel: the ESPA Thermae Spa, a haven of peace which seduces the senses of smell, sight and touch.

The Spa has everything you would expect from a Grand Luxury Hotel, yet its architecture and original details

take it into a league of its own. The interiors are regal in design, with marble fittings, statues of gods and goddesses and anatomical 18th-century-style drawings of Greek and Roman statues decorating the hallways. The scented rooms are simply unforgettable, especially the Indian steam room, which bears a seductive aroma of ginger, cinnamon, lemongrass and oranges, and is decorated with exquisite gold tiles, Indian arches and coloured lighting. These rooms, in conjunction with the scented showers, beautifully tiled contrast pool and luxurious rest areas, make the Spa an experience to be enjoyed at least once. The spa also boasts experienced, friendly staff, who happily treat your body to the kind of long, slow massage, wrap or facial you have been craving for all year. Wellness buffs who are willing to take a little drive should visit the Hotel Villa Padierna Thermas de Carratraca, just an hour’s drive from Marbella and featuring natural spring water pools, five-star treatments and beautifully decorated installations.

The gastronomic appeal of the Villa Padierna is another of its strong points, with renowned Chef, Victor Taborda, delighting diners with a fusion of the most representative cuisine of the North and South of Spain. The tasting menu is a must for any serious foodie, while families with children will also find a host of more casual dining and drinking areas, within the Hotel.

When a hotel aims for the sky, and touches the stars as the Villa Padierna has done, it opens up a wealth of possibilities for clients who, regardless of their sophistication, wish to wander, be surprised and bask in the sheer joy of beauty, and these sensations are always ensured at the Hotel Villa Padierna. e

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The exotic Hotel Cap Rocat

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The shimmering infinity pool at the Hotel Cap Rocat

The sound of flowing water soothes the soul at Cap Rocat

An inviting suite at the Hotel Cap Rocat

An elegant outdoor terrace awaits you at the Hotel Cap Rocat

Hotel Cap Rocat, Palma de Mallorca From here it is a relatively short hop to Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands. Aeroplanes and ferries provide the connection to mainland Spain, and once on the island you’ll realise why it is the third most visited part of the country. Since we’re in search of getaways, however, it would do well to skirt the busier areas and seek sunny solitude among the craggy coastal cliffs.

Amazingly the answer lies not in some remote corner of Mallorca, but within sight of its pretty capital, Palma. Granted, you will have to book into an old military fortress, but for all that the Cap Rocat Hotel lacks nothing in terms of luxury and

presence. Indeed, this is a hotel with a difference, where the unusual setting adds a touch of drama and the unconventional architecture (for a hotel, that is) has prompted a range of solutions that are as pleasant as they are quirky.

Accommodation, for instance, can be found in the converted storerooms, soldiers’ barracks or officer’s quarters of the 19th century fortress.

Imagining you’re the governor or commanding officer won’t be difficult, for the rooms and suites combine historical architecture and cool interiors with style and very up-to-date comfort.

A beautiful network of courtyards, parapets and private walkways that skirt the coastline or lead to sundecks and swimming pools, this adults-only boutique hotel also enjoys magnificent views over the bay to the port city of Palma de Mallorca.

Reclining on the shaded terrace as a waiter offers you a refreshing pre-dinner drink or choosing the best spot in the elegant restaurant is therefore almost as idyllic as sunbathing on the Agatha Christie-like private beach or jetty. In short, a dream getaway with all the romantic glamour of the Count of Montecristo. i www.caprocat.com

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in Spain WORDS Michel Cruz

Those of us living in and around Marbella are often accused of having a year-round holiday, so why would we need to get away? Fair enough, compared to people in rainy cities where just getting to work is a major exercise we are rather fortunate.

After all, we have sun, an outdoor lifestyle and are never far from sea, beaches or indeed mountain trails. Even so, you sometimes just need a change of scenery or chance to get away from your normal surroundings and discover something new. Popular among local residents are weekend forays to the sandy beaches of the Costa de la Luz, the hippy atmosphere of Tarifa or the mountain villages of the SerranĂ­a de Ronda, but what if you have a specific interest in mind or are looking for a more prolonged bout of pampering?

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The majestic La Manga Club Hotel

La Manga Club La Cala restaurant in La Manga provides fantastic views of the sea

Those who wish to venture further afield without straying too far from the sea could join the many aficionados of the La Manga Club. A short distance from the historic coastal city of Cartagena, La Manga is a favourite of British sports teams, business tycoons and those who simply like their relaxation to be a bit sporty.

With active holidays very much in mind, this rather exclusive club provides everything from golf and tennis to gyms, spas and even football, while the nearby Mar Menor is the perfect spot for a bit of sailing, fishing or windsurfing.

Active recreation and making the most of the climate and open surroundings is the name of the game here, but it doesn’t mean you can’t laze the days away under the sun if you prefer.

Away from the madding crowds yet close to a series of coastal towns, La Manga is a large selfcontained resort that resembles a prosperous village embraced by semi-tropical greenery. A good part of the surrounding lushness is taken up by the three 18-hole championship golf courses, including designs by Arnold Palmer

and Dave Thomas, dotted with palm trees, tropical plants and lakes. Many a championship has been played here, but it is only one of several sports that define this sporting haven.

People with an athletic disposition will believe they have died and gone to heaven, for the facilities are first class, creating a unique centre of excellence that harnesses some of the best sunshine in Europe. Raquet sports are completely catered for, in the form of a tennis club that is as attractive as it is professional.

One of the finest coaching clinics in Europe, it will usually be able to find a spot for visitors on one of its 28 courses, while fans of football or rugby may want to repair to the immaculate pitches where there is a good chance of spotting professional teams at practice. Add Gaelic football, cricket, cycling and water sports on the nearby lagoon and you may even forget about the luxurious hotel and spa where sportsmen and women go for a touch of pampering relaxation. i www.lamangaclub.com

The tempting spa The North Course of La Manga Club

A peaceful stroll in the quaint streets of La Manga

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Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa, Benalup The peaceful spa at the Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa in Benalup

An exterior shot of the Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa

Golf and spa is a popular combination for the serious escaper, offering a wonderfully relaxing combination for golf-happy couples or ensuring that one is being looked after while the other enjoys his hobby. Few places offer a more complete environment in which to indulge these pursuits within a totally natural and reinvigorating environment as the Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa. Situated near the little rural village of Benalup in the province of Cádiz, the hotel looks out over swathes of beautiful hill country within the protected boundaries of the Parque Natural Los Alcornocales.

Nature provides the peaceful setting and the backdrop against which the 18-hole course designed by Paul Rolin is engaged.

Few courses can have a more rural location, and the designer has emphasised this rather unique characteristic by allowing natural vegetation of pine trees, cork oaks and Mediterranean heather to line the pristine fairways. Expect the classic services and pleasures of a fine golf club, only in a rather

more peaceful setting and within a stroll from one of the finest resort hotels in the region.

Inspired by its surroundings, the hotel has elements of both a grand country estate of Andalucía and the intimacy of a little white village, with 82 suites and ten private villas ranged around immaculate Mediterranean gardens and squares where fountains provide an age-old soundtrack. Inside, the feeling is one of opulence and the tone is set as you step through the imposing entrance. Fine dining at six restaurants – including a French and an Asian restaurant that have gained a reputation far beyond here – is mirrored by the luxuriant textures and tones of the décor. However, the jewel in the crown of this award-winning hotel remains its particularly impressive Spa & Wellness Centre, where indulgence becomes an art accompanied by magnificent vistas over the surrounding countryside. Quite the place if you’re in need of some TLC. i www.fairplaygolfhotel.com

A cosy bedroom at the Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa

Serene views at the Fairplay golf course

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Can Bonastre Wine Resort, Montserrat

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At the heart of 50 hectares of vineyards in the Montserrat region of Catalunya, near Barcelona, Can Bonastre is a spot of rural idyll that combines the love of wine and gastronomy with the pleasures of a spa resort. A modern bodega with comfortably stylish rooms and fine service, this intimate resort finds itself at the heart of a working winery that produces some of the finest white and red wines in Catalunya.

Can Bonastre is popular with people fleeing the excitement of Barcelona for a while, but it is also building a reputation with groups from other parts of Spain and Europe. Lovers of wine, above all, they come to savour the process as well as the product, enjoy the sun and either venture out into the verdant surroundings or recline

in the luxuriant Acbua spa with its winebased treatments. From here, overlooking the vineyards that produce award-winning wines, thoughts irrevocably turn to dinner, for the hotel’s restaurant, Tibia, even draws regulars from Barcelona as it endeavours to allow a passion for wine and food to reach new heights.

The nearby Club de Golf Masía Bach adds further diversions within a wonderfully tranquil setting, but if you must escape to the city for a day or so you will find a helicopter service waiting to shuttle you to the famous sights of the Catalan capital – naturally getting you back in time for supper. i www.canbonastre.com

A fine way to relax is dipping into the circuit pool at the Can Bonastre spa Wine and tourism are married successfully at the Can Bonastre resort

Fine cuisine and excellent wine are star attractions at Can Bonastre

A bottle of Pinot Noir, 100 per cent made in Can Bonastre

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rnest Hemingway, who wrote some of his most renowned works in Paris in the 1920s, called this city “a moving feast”, and this is very much the sensation evoked by my first visit to the Ocean Club this year.

Nothing quite rides the high tide of the Marbella summer like this opulent beach club, bedecked with round leather beds, pristine white sails and a pool immense and graceful enough to rival Brooke Shields’ Blue Lagoon. The peace and luxury exuded by the décor are punctuated by the harmonious sashaying of the gorgeous staff, and the delightful, live DJ-spun chill/dance sounds which are never so loud as to intrude on the harmony of your experience, yet definitely upbeat enough to put a little bounce in your step.

Ocean Club is also a feast in the gastronomic sense, and is currently

enjoying its zenith under the guiding hand of Stephane Bruylant, the Belgian chef who boasts experience in stalwarts such as Alain Ducasse in Paris (three Michelin stars) and Si Versailles in Knokke-Heist, Belgium.

Stephane acknowledges that any beach club worth its salt should always make room for classics such as sushi, salads and daily specials but, at heart, he is a true gourmet and his passion lies in marrying the exotic flavours of the East with the traditional French cuisine.

Every summer poses new challenges for Stephane, who seeks to surprise and inspire his diners, and 2011 is undoubtedly the year for lovers of Japanese cuisine. Stephane says: “There are more Japanese touches in the menu but the cuisine is still Mediterranean at heart, homecooked and outstanding in quality”.

Stephane is one of the few chefs on the Coast who has carte blanche when it comes to sourcing produce, and he puts his freedom to good use, importing sole from the North Sea, black cod from Alaska, grey shrimps from Belgium and artichokes from France, to name a few delicacies. The affable chef recently spent six months travelling the world and he notes that “Japanese cuisine is bigger than ever

because it’s healthy, refreshing and great for those wanting to stay slim.”

At Ocean Club, he no doubt finds his inspiration for healthy cooking in the bevy of beach babes whose slim silhouettes and taut abdominals are testimonies to the benefits of a lowfat Mediterranean diet.

My dining companion and I recently sampled Stephane’s new menu, savouring sensations such as ultra tender crab legs, served over finely diced mushrooms with a beurre blanc sauce; creamy, fresh and packed with flavour, an ideal dish to tuck into while we gazed to the beach, which was bustling with swimmers and sun worshippers.

The Thai prawn salad was a sublime homage to ‘the land of smiles’, featuring juicy prawns, mango, sweet peppers, cilantro leaves and a sweet citrus sauce.

An unexpectedly delicious choice were the sweetbreads, served with seaweed, sesame seeds and plenty of greens; tender and flavourful and deliciously light and oriental. A star for presentation goes to the open lobster lasagne with ‘kirsi’, served in an original fashion: a generous, meltin-the-mouth portion of lobster is nestled between two sheets of homemade pasta and accompanied by

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minutely chopped beetroot, shiitake mushrooms and caramelised leeks, moistened by a creamy butter sauce.

Lastly we tried what for me was the pièce de résistance: a buttery black cod served over transparent oriental noodles with a tasty sake sauce. Accompanying the fish was a miniature courgette, which surprised our senses of sight and taste with a delicate fish mousse housed in its interior, and there is an interesting selection of wines and designer Hildon water.

Ending our meal on a sweet note, we dug our spoons into Stephane’s heavenly dark- and white-chocolate mousse, served over a garden of seasonal fruits. At the Ocean Club, even the latter are worthy of mention; in particular the strawberries, rose red and sweet as sugar, they are sourced from Granada owing to their notable quality.

Stephane Bruylant, now in his fourth year as Head Chef at Ocean Club, has proven that this luxury beach club has so much more to offer than a fashionable deck to lay your towel on. Gourmet cuisine has the ability to turn a beautiful place into a ravishing one, revered and sought after by lovers of fine food from all over the world. e

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Chiringuito-Style Dining with a Difference

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hen the sun’s rays beckon you to breathe in the fresh sea air on Marbella’s most popular beach walkway, the Paseo Marítimo, perhaps the most characteristic chiringuito chosen by locals and visitors alike for a cool sangria, delicious rice dish or fresh-from-thesea fish, is Trocadero Playa. With its burgundy flags waving in the wind, inviting palm trees, sizeable indoor restaurant and outdoor terrace on the shore, it is one of the most revered symbols of the authentic Andalusian good life. Unpretentious, cosy and welcoming to adults and families alike, it is the kind of restaurant you can frequent in a cool cotton dress or linen top and your favourite pair of flip-flops and feel right at home. Yet Trocadero Playa is anything but typical and the secret lies in the cuisine: name one another chiringuito where in addition to the expected grilled fish and refreshing salads, you can tuck into a tender tuna tataki, give in to the temptation of a mouthwatering tartare or satisfy the hungriest of appetites with an authentic ‘buey’ steak. Ultimately, the inimitable nature of Trocadero Playa can be credited to its cuisine: the product of the passion for discovery, creativity and quality, shared by Head Chef Juan Manuel 146 / ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE JULY 2011

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At Trocadero Playa, importance is given to well sourced produce which can only be rivalled by some of Marbella’s most sophisticated dining establishments, as is evidenced by the abundant selection of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. According to Manrique, “the future of cuisine is macrobiotic and vegan,” words you would expect to hear anywhere but at a chiringuito. The restaurant has two menus: for lunch, diners can opt for entrees ranging from traditional fare with creative touches (salmorejo and gazpacho andaluz) right through to homemade foie on toast, a beef carpaccio or tuna sashimi, to name a few items. Additionally there are a host of salads (ceasar, avocado and smoked salmon with mango mayonnaise, goats cheese with moscatel dressing etc), rice dishes (so much more than a simple paella), meat dishes, grilled dishes, seafood, pastas and risottos. And of course, what would a chiringuito be without sardines cooked al espeto or fresh fish and seafood, including seabass, gilthead bream and lobster. The dinner menu is similar but slightly more sophisticated, with offerings such as sautéed crayfish, red king prawns, Thai-style grilled fish and blue lobster.

As surprising as the sophistication of the cuisine is its international influence, since flavours from far-off lands such as Morocco, Thailand and Japan make their mark. The chef assures me that frequent travels overseas “to discover new flavours, new ways of cooking and new combinations” are an important part of the staff’s yearly calendar, and the effort has clearly paid off.

On my recent visit to Trocadero Playa, my dining companion and I asked to sit on the beachfront, under the welcoming shade of a wide umbrella. As we sunk our feet into the sand and watched the bevy of sun lovers soaking in the rays as they lay on the nearby hammocks, we began to feel the magic of summer and agreed that there was no place we would rather be.

I have always had something akin to a love affair with tuna, and this was evidenced by my choice of dishes. I started off with a creamy salmorejo, served with finely sliced rolls of mojama (salted tuna) containing a refreshingly sweet carrot caviar in its interior: simply irresistible and a beautiful exponent of the marriage of originality and familiarity. Next up was an ultra fresh and tender tuna tartare housed inside a paper thin green soy sheet and served with crunchy wakami algae and an avocado crème. If you thought you knew your tuna tartare, try it with algae: it adds whole new levels of flavour and texture to the experience. We then sampled a

barbecued octopus with a potato and wasabi puree: once again tender, beautifully smooth and packed with flavour. The soy protein sticks, infused with Moroccan spices, evidence how good vegetarian cuisine can be when prepared with imagination. Finally, the pièce de résistance arrived: an amazing tuna tataki served in a miso sauce with fried almond slivers: a moist, tender treat. Somehow, my companion and I found room for dessert: a sinful chocolate volcano, a deadly tiramisu and ice-cream smothered in raspberry coulis.

Trocadero Playa has been one of Marbella’s hot dining spots for 16 years and far from surprising me, it all makes sense. When tradition is combined with a constant desire for discovery and innovation, a classic restaurant becomes vital, dynamic and eternally appetising. Trocadero Playa is, quite simply, a gift to those who know and love good food. e

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Discover a World of Flavours at Umami

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El Gran Gatsby: Mediterranean Cuisine with a Creative Twist

Dining devotees flocked to the recent launch of restaurant El Gran Gatsby, whose Michelinstarred Head Chef, Nandu Jubany, specialises in haute cuisine created to delight all the senses.

The menu includes light bites (such as oysters Bretagne Fines de Claire and crispy fried artichokes); starters (including red prawn carpaccio and courgette flowers with brandade of cod and cream cheese); pasta and rice dishes (including the seafood cannelloni with a crayfish, dry sherry and saffron sauce); fish and seafood dishes, oak charcoal grilled fish selections and meat dishes (including a mouthwatering crackling suckling pig with mango, pear and pineapple chutney). Gran Gatsby is divided into two areas: the restaurant (open daily for lunch and dinner from 1pm to 1am) and the lounge dance bar (open every evening until 3am). g Muelle de Honor, Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 778 797. www.elgrangatsby.com

Bodega Tapas Andaluza: The Finest in Andalusian and National Wines

Umami is the fifth sense of taste, alongside sweet, salty, sour and bitter and it is also the name of popular restaurateur, Lee Varhos’ brand new baby in San Pedro. ‘Love, live, love again and eat’ are the values that inspire Lee in his day-to-day life, and he invites you to share in this time-honoured philosophy at Umami: a bar, restaurant and grill with a menu that offers something for everyone in the family. Tuck into light starters, pinchos, Mediterranean and oriental dishes, salads and Lee’s famous burgers, which weigh a hefty 200 grams. Standout dishes include the tuna sashimi with daikon, wasabi and pickled ginger, falafels, angel hair pasta with pecorino, truffle and rocket, umami fish cakes with chilli jam and salad, a duck burrito with smoked cheese and hoisin sauce and warm octopus from Galicia with crushed potato, chives, chilli and seaweed. Creativity and irresistible flavours have always been characteristic of the cuisine at any restaurant run by Lee, and Umami promises to be his best venture yet. Open every day for lunch and dinner. g C.C. Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 637 558 927.

A beautiful new bodega recently held a well attended launch at Monte Halcones: Bodega Tapas Andaluza, featuring the very best in wines from Andalucía and other renowned regions in Spain. If you’re after a top Chinchilla (from the Serranía ©KH Photography de Ronda), a full-bodied Rioja or aromatic Ribera del Duero, this is your one-stop shop. Opening hours are from 9am to midnight, which means that in addition to shopping for quality wines and cavas, you can also tuck into traditional tapas such as a moist tortilla de patatas, Iberian chorizo, lomo and ham and even a classic Spanish breakfast: freshly baked pueblo bread smothered in natural tomato and exquisite extra virgin olive oil. g Ctra. Ronda, C.C.

Monte Halcones, Local 10, Marbella. Tel: 952 787 654.

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Wins Gastronomic Award

The Gastronomic Academy of Málaga recently awarded the 7th José Melía Sinisterra prize to the Hotel Kempinski, owing to the excellence of the cuisine created by Head Chef, Jordi Bataller and his team. Mediterranean flavours and exquisite produce, much of which is sourced from the Hotel’s own garden, make the Kempinski a reference point for fresh, top quality creative cuisine. The prize awarding ceremony was attended by Francisco Meliá, a relative of José Meliá Sinisterra, as well as the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Jerónimo Pérez Casero. g CN 340, km 158, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500. www.kempinski.com

Café Tortuga: A Blend of Peruvian and Japanese Cuisine

New Puerto Banús restaurant Café Tortuga recently held an inaugural event, inviting members of the Marbella jetset, press and friends to a selection of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, whipped up Head Chef Santiago Forero. ‘Nikkei’ is a term used by Japanese immigrants who first landed on Peruvian shores, but in contemporary culture, it is used to describe the type of cuisine that resulted from the fusion of these two cultures. It is said that originally, the Japanese immigrants, unable to access typical ingredients from their homeland, decided to substitute local spices and products and the result is a gastronomic medley that can only be described as transcendental. At Café Tortuga, Mediterranean and other oriental flavours also abound. g Open daily from 10am to 1am. C/ Ramón Areces, esq. C.C. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 610 261 654.

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A New Era for Patio de los Perfumes

Those after an intimate dinner in an exquisite setting know there is no place quite as romantic as the outdoor terrace of Patio de los Perfumes; a secret haven illuminated by flickering candlelight and the starry sky. Following a change of management, Patio de los Perfumes promises a more delightful experience than ever, with top cuisine created by French chef Stephane Martin, who boasts experience at some of the best restaurants in Paris (the Hotel Bristol, no less) and in the Basque Country. Diners can look forward to a beautiful blend of French and Mediterranean cuisine, including starters (such as a flavourful olive tapenade pastry served with a concasse of tomato, onion, thyme and garlic, and a tender tuna carpaccio; fish dishes (we suggest the market fresh monkfish served with a Chateau Margeaux sauce, Iberian pancetta and a demiglass Bordeaux reduction) and meat dishes (the solomillo rossini with an oporto reduction is a must for meat lovers). In addition to the new menu, the restaurant has been significantly refurbished and has new features such as a cosy cocktail bar outside. Entertainment is another bonus, and includes DJs, dancing and flamenco shows every Thursday. g Open every night for dinner from 7pm to 3am. C/Aduar 1, Old Town, Marbella Tel: 687 508 242.

What’s Cooking Deli and Takeaway opens in Guadalmina

Lunch at the offices took on a whole new meaning around a year ago, with the discovery of What’s Cooking: the family business that started out with lunch deliveries to offices in the Marbella area and which has gone from strength to strength, with the opening of a brand new deli in the Guadalmina commercial centre. The What’s Cooking team offers the kind of cuisine you wish you could cook at home for your family: healthy, fresh dishes, with international flavours and lots of creativity. At the new deli and takeaway, you will find cuisine from all over the world, including Italian (melanzane alla parmigiana, for instance), Mexican (enchiladas), salads, dips, Thai and Indian curries, Moroccan style meatballs, healthy vegetarian dishes, fresh soups and even good old bangers and mash.

Northern European specialities such as fresh beetroot with potatoes and sour cream and stews in the winter time (goulash and beef and Guiness) are also available. Gourmet cooks will find a selection of oils, wines, specialty hams and cheeses. g Opening hours are from 10am to 6pm. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 34 (opposite

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Piratas Flame Grill Restaurant opens in Marbella

Piratas Flame Grill restaurant is a brand new eatery in the heart of Marbella’s picturesque Puerto Deportivo, where fervent foodies can tuck into quality flame grilled specialities, including succulent red meats, juicy chicken, orchard-fresh vegetables and the legendary Piratas mussels, washed down with a refreshing glass of chilled cava or Cordon Rouge champagne. The chefs at Piratas use authentic Argentinean charcoal in a flame grill oven, resulting in a unique flavour and melt-in-the-mouth tenderness in meat and chicken, and mussels which are simply heavenly in taste and texture. We suggest you try the flame-grilled chicken, or one of the many meat dishes on the menu, which includes Spanish, Argentinean and Irish cuts of fillet steak and entrecot, as well as a tempting Spanish T-Bone Steak. Accompanying all meat dishes is a wide range of appetising sauces, including chimichurri, barbecue, garlic mayonnaise, etc. As for the piping hot fries or chips, you can ‘eat all you like’ at Piratas.

There are many delicious side dishes to choose from, as well as burgers, sandwiches and baguettes, and all items can be ordered to eat in or take away. g Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Locales 37-40, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 940.

the Supersol), Marbella. Tel: 649 829 391.

Start Cooking Creatively with 5 Dinners

A new service called 5 Dinners is making it easy for people in Marbella to enjoy hassle-free and innovative cooking at home. A single order can bring complete recipes and ingredients for two or four people for a period of five days. Each delivery contains all the necessary high quality ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, carefully planned by Christine Zellén, an expert in diet and nutrition. “We source all our ingredients locally where possible, and provide a full balanced range of foods,” says Christine, adding, “You no longer have to worry about planning what to eat, what to buy or about carrying heavy grocery bags, because we help you with everything: inspiration, planning, buying, home delivery and recipes.” g For further information, Tel: 952 768 331. www.5cenas.com.

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THEGOURMET RESTAURANT “The traveller was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes ‘sight-seeing.’” Daniel J. Boorstin

Jesús Mancho

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usual touristic desire to take in typical monuments and sites; it is all to do with food, with discovering the ‘strange dishes’ which are sometimes the polar extreme of what he offers at El Portalón but which alone are capable of igniting the light that has been shining at his restaurant for over 10 years.

As he walks the streets of India, the United States, Thailand, Paris, London, Japan, Australia and many more countries, he reminds himself to “travel awake,” to take in the enjoyment, novelty and blissful flavours and sensations he has not encountered before.

Despite his constant curiosity, at Portalón, Jesús serves the cuisine he knows and loves best: traditional Spanish fare with a strong Northern influence, which he defines as “cuisine that is prepared well, rooted in tradition and made with prime produce that is correctly handled.” The produce, like fine wines, has a D.O. (denomination of origin), whether it be the meat, from Galicia, the suckling lamb from Castilla or the wild seabass or turbot from nearby shores.

El Portalón is virtually unbeatable when it comes to eating a cuchara (a hot meal), and the menu consistently

reflects what is in season at the time. Indeed, on my visit to speak with Jesús, I find him flicking through recipes and ingredient lists for the Summer 2011 menu, which features seasonal produce such as asparagus and artichokes, tempting southern specialities such as fresh gazpacho and smooth ajoblanco and a variety of rice dishes including a squid and ali-oli sensation. Almost everything is made in-house, right down to the creamy, beautifully flavoured and finely textured icecream which is made daily in the kitchens, ensuring an exceptional level of freshness. Funnily enough, although Jesús marvels at the ingenuity of chefs like Japanese/ Australian sensation, Tetsuya, he states that highly experimental cuisine has a limited audience: “I have nothing against avante-garde cuisine but only a handful of chefs do it really well. Cuisine doesn’t always have to surprise to please: it doesn’t always have to be tremendously artistic or scientifically challenging to be creative. Traditional cuisine is making a big comeback but in reality, it never went out of style.”

At El Portalón, influences from all over the world find their way into the sizeable open kitchen, as well as

WORDS Marisa cutillas Photography KH Photography the décor. The restaurant is divided into two areas, disparate in both design and ambience. The naturally lit brasserie-style area is heavily influenced by the Paris of the belle epoque, with colourful crystal windows that invite the sunlight to come flooding in. This area leads onto a sizeable wine cellar, followed by the jewel of Portalón: the Spanish dining area, bearing antique wooden beamed ceilings (Jesús imported each beam from the North and had them cut and fitted to his needs); an enormous wood burning fireplace and features such as an old Spanish kitchen setup in one corner, complete with copper pans and antique cooking equipment.

El Portalón is the embodiment of the idea that the greatest of world travellers always find wonder and magic in their own home. For when one has truly trekked miles over the strangest of lands, one begins to feel like a tourist in the land of his birth, and discover the sites, sounds and flavours that make it so unique.

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esús Mancho, restaurateur for over 20 years and owner of one of Marbella’s most well-loved Spanish dining establishments, El Portalón, has two inexorably linked passions in life: food and travel. The Palencia-born foodie, who was raised amid the heady aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries (his parents owned a bakery), has the indelible mark of the true gastronome in his genes; the essence of good food flows through his veins, fills his lungs with every breath he takes and is the subject of his most heated debates and conversations. Jesús is an ‘active traveller’; he has been to more countries than you could count but his motivation isn’t the

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SIX OF THE BEST Priorato wines were the new wunderkinds on the block, certainly for red wine fans. The area was abandoned for centuries and the only wine made there came from the priories (hence the name), so when a small band of determined visionaries set up shop there in the last decade, they did not disappoint. Now for the bad news.

The area is so mountainous that the small areas of cultivatable land need tending by hand – no room for vineyard mechanisation here – and this makes for high prices, and for this reason Priorato wines are currently viewed somewhat unenthusiastically in the marketplace, but this does not imply that there is anything wrong with them.

Indeed, the selection of L’Ermita 2008 is made simply on the basis of quality, since the price, around €600 euros tends to limit the number of drinkers who can afford it. As with all wines from this region, it is dark in colour and high in alcohol. Made from Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon by Rioja winemaker Alvaro Palacios, it gets high points, even 100 in some ratings. The vineyard is just 25 hectares large and makes only 23,000 bottles a year.

Miguel Torres, Spain’s largest family-owned wine business, has been producing outstanding wine for many years and has been at the forefront of experimentation with imported grape varieties. Production covers every type of wine and many areas from Chile to China. The Grans Muralles 2001 is quite simply an excellent wine made in DO Conca de Barberá (a sub-region of Penedés) and has often been compared favourably with top-of-the-range Burgundies. Price around €100.

sk a dozen wine aficionados to name the six best Spanish wines and you will get a dozen different answers with very little likelihood that the same wine would crop up in every list, so any such choice must be personal. Even before I lived in Spain I drank Spanish wine, and I was buying from the very small number of producers in the entire country, about 18, that were prepared to export back then. Oh for the simple life…

The following are in no particular order, as having chosen six wines out of tens of thousands, to put them in order of preference is a job for the wine gurus who make a living awarding points for the credulous. And of course, I do not expect you to agree with the selection; everyone will wonder why their favourite wine is not included, but to be fair the common denominator is quality, and quality usually comes at a price.

The Termanthia bodega is in the Toro region, and there are still people who profess to know wine who have never tasted a good Toro red. The Termanthia 2004 is a singlevineyard, single-grape (tinta de Toro) wine, and only a couple of thousand bottles a year are made. The price is around €120. The Rioja family that owned the winery, Eguren, sold it to the Louis Vuitton LVMH Group in 2008, and it marks the Group’s return to Spain after the very costly and totally disastrous experiment of making a Möet & Chandon clone, known as Chandon, that attained such a low acceptance level the project was aborted.

Not all good things come in expensive packages and Bacchus smiles on the diligent researcher. A little-known Rioja wine produced by an enthusiastic and puritanical owner, in wine terms, has risen since its first vintage in 1989 to become a landmark wine that shares the distinction with Pingus of having been awarded Parker’s maximum 100 points (the 2004 vintage). The name Remírez de Ganuza will hardly send you into raptures unless you are familiar with the wine, but at just over €40 euros a bottle you may be tempted to take a stroll down to your local wine store in the very near future.

There may be general agreement on the nomination of Pingus. A superb red wine made in Ribera del Duero by Swedish wine maker Peter Sisseck, it stays in the top seller lists decade after decade, with prices to match. However it is a wine drinkers’ wine, if there is such a thing: the vines are the oldest in the region and the vineyards from which the precious liquid is produced are tiny: one, with 70-year old wines, is only 1.2 hectares; another, 60 years, is 2.5 hectares and the third just one hectare. The wine is never filtered or clarified, so what you get is as natural as can be – at a price of around €800 euros the bottle.

Last but definitely not least, one of my favourite wine regions, Somontano, is becomingly increasingly drawn to the drinking public’s attention by the extreme care it takes in making very good wines at reasonable prices, whether they be red, white or rosado. Viñas del Vero was one of the first truly commercial operations in the area, owned by a consortium of local savings banks until its recent sale to sherry maker Gonzalez Byass. In a bodegawithin-a-bodega operation, their flagship wine is Blecua, made in a separate French chateaux-style winery almost by hand. For the high quality of the wine its price of €60 is not unreasonable.

i Available at Vinacoteca la Cartuja.

Pza. Joaquín Gómez Agüera 2, Marbella.

Tel: 952 775 203. www.vinoslacartuja.com

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RESTAURANTS / CINEMAS / GOLF / GYMS /TENNIS

RESTAURANTS

/ SCHOOLS

locales 4-5, Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 993

::: AMERICAN :::

::: ARGENTINEAN :::

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

C/Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 024

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 297

Jacks

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Antonio Belón, 22, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 683.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Open seven days a week from noon till late.

Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

New york Open from 1pm-4pm and from 7pm to 12am. Ctra. de Cádiz, km.176, 29600, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 533

Yanx

Buenos Aires South Clericó Tango

Open daily for dinner except Tuesdays. Puerto Banús (opp. the car park). Tel: 952 812 358

::: FRENCH :::

Open from 9am Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 11am for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 861

Brasserie banús

TGI Friday’s

Chateau Mona lisa

Open from 12pm to 12am. Avda. Muelle de Ribera,

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Muelle

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 625

Ribera 8, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 808

Montecarlo

::: GRILLS :::

Asador Criollo Grill

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Avda. Litoral s/n, Estepona, in front of the Palacio de Congresos. Tel: 951 273 994

Open nightly for dinner. CN340-A7, km. 166, Cancelada, El Saladillo. Tel: 952 784 463

Nestor

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina, Local 3, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 883 003

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Alzambra, Edif. Vasari, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 020

Valderrama Restaurant Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only and on Sunday for Buffet Lunch. Apartado 1, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 132.2 Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 791 200

::: GREEK ::: Red Pepper

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 812 148

Asador guadalmina

El Carnicero Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona.

Tel: 952 886 307

El Carnicero 2 Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 176, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 599

El Coto Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Ronda (El Madroñal), San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 786 688

El Gaucho

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Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528

el rancho del puerto Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Benabola 4, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 252

Grill del puerto Open for lunch and dinner every day. Muelle Ribera 47H, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 686

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL Open every night for dinner. Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Old Town Grill Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella.

Tel: 952 867 306

Piratas flame grill Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, Locales 37-40, Marbella. Tel: 952 865 940

puente romano beach club Open every day for lunch. CN 340, km 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Restaurante Rancho Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. Cádiz, exit Las Chapas. Tel: 952 831 922

::: INDIAN :::

Jaipur purple Open daily for dinner except Tuesday. C.C. Costasol, local 3, Estepona. Tel: 952 888 353

Little India

Open daily for dinner from 7pm. Conj. Buenavista, L 21-22, Avda. de España, Calahonda. Tel: 952 931 829

Massala Open daily for dinner. 57, Duquesa de Arcos (Sabinillas seafront). Tel: 952 897 358

mughal village Open daily for lunch and dinner. Aloha Towers, Avda. del Prado s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 819 240

Mumtaz Open daily for both lunch and dinner.

Casa No.7, P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 090

safFron Open from 7 pm ‘til late night every day.

Parque de Elviria, local 7-9, Las Chapas (take second exit, after Hotel Don Carlos), Marbella.

Tel: 952 830 146

under €25

€25 – €40

Amanhavis Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday from 8.00pm. Calle del Pilar 3, Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

auld dubliner Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Diana Park, Marbella. Tel: 952 886 338

baboo lounge and restaurant Open every day for lunch and dinner, closing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 8pm. Ctra. Arroyo de la Miel, s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 102 675

Beach club don carlos Open daily for lunch. At the Hotel Don Carlos.

Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

beach club restaurante grill

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/ Gitanilla s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 789 100

Brunings Open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 7 pm.

Las Palmeras 19, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 156

Buddha beach Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 882

Café tortuga Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces, esq. C.C. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 610 261 654

Calima Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Hotel Meliá Don Pepe, C/ José Meliá, s/n, Marbella.

Tel: 952 764 252

Open every day for lunch. Hotel Fuerte, Castillo de San Luis s/n and Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa, Plaza José Luque Manzano s/n, Marbella. Tel: 902 343 410

capitán

beach house

Casa mono

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Coto de los Doles, Carril del Relojero, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 458

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella.

Tel: 952 774 578

Open Friday for dinner and Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. El Castillo de Monda s/n, Monda. Tel: 952 457 142

beckitts

Casanis

Open Monday to Sunday for dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 868 898

Open every day from 6pm except Sundays. C/ Ancha, 8, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 450

AMAPOLA

boulevard

celima

Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner and on Saturday for dinner only. Closed Sundays. C/ Ortega y Gasset, Local 87, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 650

Open for dinner from 8pm. Avda. La Fontanilla, esquina Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 583

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Hotel Hermitage, Ctra. de Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 895 639.

bora bora

cerrado del águila

Taj Mahal Open daily for lunch and dinner. Private parking available. Ctra. Cádiz, km 179 (behind Venta los Pacos). Tel: 952 857 670/ 629 244 659

::: INTERNATIONAL ::: al bacar

Open for lunch and dinner every day except Wednesday. C/ Avila, Blq. 5, Local 1, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 799 635

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Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521

cortijo fain Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Ctra. de Algar, km. 3, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz.

Tel: 956 704 131

Don Leone Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella. Tel: 952 811 716

under €25

€25 – €40

Puerto Banús. Tel: 951 778 797

Finca las brasas

El lago

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. FuengirolaMijas, between CN 340 and highway. Tel: 952 580 513

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Urb. Elviria Hills. Avda. Las Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371

EL MIRADOR Open for breakfast every day. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Resort. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Galeria San Pedro Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays.

Avda Las Palmeras 15, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 780 927

girasol

Don Quijote

El oceano beach hotel restaurant & spa

Open daily for dinner from 6.30p.m. Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 859

Open every evening for dinner (7pm-12am). Urb. El Rosario, km. 188, Marbella. Tel: 952 834 748

Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN340, km.

199, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550

Golden goose

el bistro lounge de pan y mermelada

EL OLIVO

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Marbella Real, Local 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 829 308

El Bolero Open every night for dinner from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, CN 340, km. 127, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

El Campanario Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona.

Tel: 952 880 126

El Corzo Open daily for dinner. Hotel Los Monteros, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 187. Tel: 952 771 700

El gran gatsby Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor,

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. At Marbella Golf & Country Club. CN 340, km. 188, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 500

El Restaurante del Casino Open every day for dinner from 8pm-4am. Hotel Andalucía Plaza s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 000

Fabiola Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch. Cortijo Los Canos, Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro, CN-340, km. 132, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 695 114 / 619 694 484

Finca Besaya Open daily for lunch and dinner. Urb. Rio Verde Alto, s/n. Tel: 952 861 382

Finca El Forjador Open daily for lunch from 1-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Casares, km. 10. Tel: 952 895 120

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Blvd.

Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 648

Güey

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 815 736

khala Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. NH Alanda Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

LA biznaga Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch only. Ctra. Ronda, km.

46, Urb. Las Medranas, local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 275 750

la brisa Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm.

Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

La cabaña del mar

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plza. de las Orquídeas 4, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 250

Open every day for lunch and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona CN 340, km 159, Playa El Padrón, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

hermosa

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm.

Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino. Tel: 952 837 483

Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm. Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís.

Tel: 951 318 815

Herrero del Puerto

La Esencia

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Casas de Campos, 1, Málaga. Tel: 952 122 075

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Hotel Incosol, Urb. Golf Rio Real, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 303

hotel marbella club buffet

La Hacienda

Open every day for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

karma

Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 193, Hacienda Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 267 / 831 116

Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las

La Loggia

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Open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Hotel Villa Padierna & Flamingos Golf Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 166 (Cancelada exit), Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

los arcos

La Menorah

Open every night for dinner. Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 915

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Arena Beach, CN 340, km. 151.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 734

Open every night for dinner. Hotel Meliá La Quinta, Urb. La Quinta Golf s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 000

los bandidos magna café

Open daily for lunch until 8pm. Playa Hotel Don Carlos, Marbella. Tel: 952 836 239

ocean club Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. Lola Flores, s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 908 137

OCHO

puro beach Open daily for lunch and dinner. Laguna Village, Playa El Padrón. CN340, km. 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 800 015

Rojo Open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday. C/ Granada, 44, Málaga. Tel: 952 227 486

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C/ Calderón de la Barca, s/n. Tel: 952 929 578

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C/ Belmonte, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 814 145

max beach

oyarbide

Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN340, km 198, Mijas. Tel: 952 932 780

La Terraza

Mc café

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch. C/ Acera de la Marina 4, Marbella. Tel: 952 772 461

Open everyday lunch and dinner. Golf Hotel Guadalmina, Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Marbella Club Hotel. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n. Tel: 952 822 211

passion café

Messina

Patio de los perfumes

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda.

Severo Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895

Open every night for dinner. C/ Aduar 1, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 687 508 242

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Puerto Deportivo, Local 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 334

mil milagros

polo house

Skina

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for lunch. CN340, km 179, Marbella.

Tel: 952 858 958

Open daily for dinner from 7pm and Sunday Lunch, with club/dancing. CN 340, Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe 11, Marbella. Tel: 952 900 380

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. C/ Aduar 12, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 277

LA SALA

La Terraza Open daily for dinner. La Cala Resort, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas. Tel: 952 669 000

La Veranda Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Villa Padierna, Urb: Flamingos s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 150

La veranda lobby bar Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

La Verandah Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torreguadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998

mozaic Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Urb. Las Chapas, Marbella.

Tel: 952 839 901

Miraflores Golf Restaurant Open daily for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 199. Urb. Riviera Golf. Tel: 952 931 941

nikki beach

Open for lunch and dinner every day. C.C. La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 781 583

polynesian’s restaurant & cocktail bar Open every night for dinner. Urb. La Alcazaba, CN340, km 175, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 100

puente romano beach club Open daily for lunch. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

schilo Open Thursday to Saturday for dinner. Hotel Finca Cortesín. Crta. Casares s/n, Casares, Málaga. Tel: 952 937 800

sentidos Open every day for lunch and dinner. At Sentidos en Río Real Hotel. Urb. Río Real s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

shiraz

Small world café Open Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 9am-2am, Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner, 12.30pm-2am. C.C. Le Village, local 15, Ctra. Istán km. 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 046

Suave Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Maritimo Rey de España 93, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 866 627

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Price guide ::::::: per head for a three-course meal with wine SUite

798 449

Dinner and afterwards dance to music by resident DJ. Thursday to Saturday. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

trocadero beach Open daily for lunch and dinner. Playa de la Carolina, Marbella. Tel: 610 704 144

Swing

umami

Open from 12-4pm and 7.30pm until midnight.

Closed Wednesdays. Arena Beach, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 151, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 320

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 637 558 927

tanino

Open daily from 10am to 6pm. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 34, Marbella. Tel: 649 829 391

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CN 340, km.168, Benamara, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 259

Terra Sana Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino.

Tel: 952 906 205. Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 480. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie Open Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 844

the playwright Open daily for lunch and dinner. C/Manzana, Locales 8-11, Pueblo Los Arcos, Elviria. Tel: 952 830 868

The orange tree

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

C/ Andalucía, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 782 293

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 807 354

Da Bruno

Leonardo da vinci

Open all day. Pasta Da Bruno: Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 27, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 348 – closed on Sunday. Da Bruno Cabopino: CN-340 Km. 194,7. Tel: 952 831 918. Da Bruno a Casa: Marbella Mar, Local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 857 521 – closed on Sunday.

Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E,San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday.

Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif. Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19

Open every night for dinner. Urb. Doña Lola, Local 21-22, Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 934 667

Da Paolo

MADE IN SARDINIA

Open everyday for lunch and dinner. Muelle Ribera, casa G-H, local 43, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 453

Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda.

Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

Al Dente

dalli’s pasta factory

Open 7 days a week for dinner. Closed on Mondays. Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181

Open Monday to Friday for dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Second Line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 871 / 952 818 623

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 446 460

What’s cooking deli and takeaway zozoï Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-12am.

Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

::: ITALIAN :::

Amore e Fantasía

Lombardo’s Open daily from 7pm. Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 795 924

Luna Rossa Open daily for both lunch and dinner, closed on Sundays. Paseo Marítimo Benabola, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 543

Metro Pizzeria Picasso Open daily from 12 noon. Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 669

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 464

De Medici

portofino laguna village

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Urb. El Pilar, C.C. Benapilar, Estepona. Tel: 952 884 687

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 952 808 035

Aretusa

gold restaurant

Ristorante Roberto

Open daily for dinner. Front line P. Banús. Tel: 952 812 898

Open every day from 10am to 12 am. Complejo Benabola 13, Beach Side, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 929 055

Open daily for dinner. Beach Club, Hotel Puente Romano, CN-340, km 177.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

la pappardella di estepona

Rosmarino della Piazza

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 1pm to midnight. Puerto Deportivo de Estepona. Tel: 952 802 144

Open Monday to Friday for lunch and daily for dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, s/n, Elviria, Marbella.

Tel: 952 850 148

LA pappardella sul mare

saleto

Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella. Tel: 952 924 613.

Carpaccio

tikitano

Caruso

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, CN340, km 164, Estepona. Tel: 952

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday 7pm until midnight. Avda. de la Constitución, corner

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Frontline Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 357

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Tel: 952 818 112

sol i luna

Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva.

Tel: 952 890 956

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for brunch. C/Sierra Bermeja s/n, Urb. Ancón Sierra, Las Lomas de Marbella Club, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 627

golden wok

terraza dual Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Marbellamar s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 925 250

Open every day for lunch and dinner. At the Hotel Meliá La Quinta. Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella. Tel: 952 762 059

Villa Tiberio

Kaiden Sushi

Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 799

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Com. Guadalmina Alta, Guadalmina 4, local 2, lower floor, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 896 508

zafferano Open every night for dinner except Sunday.

C/Gloria II, 11, Casco Antiguo, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 125

::: Oriental ::: Asia Food

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Comercial, Pinares de Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 060

Asiatico Zen Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday lunch. C/Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 691

Djawa Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Linda Vista Playa 8, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 783 055

Dragón de Oro

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Marbellamar, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 840

Kaede

Kama Kura Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8-11pm. The San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz. Tel: 956 613 030

meca Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Pino Golf, Don Carlos, Local 1, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 830 365 / 658 646 829

Ombú Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos. Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Osaka Open every day 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00. CN-340, km. 166 (Benavista). C.C. Costa del Sol. Tel: 952 885 751

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok Open daily for lunch and dinner. P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior no. 1, Nueva

Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 603

Sakura Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Jardines del Puerto, L.5, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 536

Sapporo Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN-340, km. 166 (Estepona).

Tel: 952 888 710

Sukho Thai Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday.

Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 907 304

Wok Buffet Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. El Pilar, 22, Estepona. Tel: 952 887 092

Wok Wang Open every day for lunch and dinner. C/ Camilo José Cela, C.C. Plaza del Mar, planta 0, local 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 925 478

Yuan

Sushi des artistes

Open every night for dinner. Hotel Torrequebrada, Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 441 414.

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella. Easy parking.

Tel: 952 857 403

Skandies

Sushi Katsura Open for lunch from Monday to Friday and for dinner from Monday to Saturday. C/Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 863 193

Tai Pan

::: SCANDINAVIAN ::: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm.

Closed Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323

::: SEAFOOD :::

Open seven days a week for dinner. H. Puente Romano, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 177, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 893

cervecería ostrería santiago

Thai Gallery

Cipriano

Open seven days a week for dinner from 8pm. CN340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 818 392

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Playas del Duque, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 077

tHapa thai

Open from 11am-4pm and 7.30-11pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Urb. Puerto Deportivo 13, Edif. Poniente, Estepona.

Tel: 951 318 445

Wok Away

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Avda. del Marzo, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

El Barlovento

Restaurante La Marina Open every day from 1-4.30pm and 8pm until

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RESTAURANTS

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dinner. Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 853 344

La Torre Open daily for lunch and dinner. Muelle de Honor, Club de Mar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 561

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch 1-4pm and dinner from 8pm-midnight. Ctra de Cádiz, km 178, Marbella. Tel: 952 827 880

Marisquería La Pesquera

finca tabanko

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Victoria, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 170

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ctra. FuengirolaMijas, km. 4.2, mijas. Tel: 952 590 727

RestaurantE Eddy & Marisa’s Urb. Coral Beach, The Golden Mile, Marbella.

Tel: 952 824 534

GYMS

Restaurante El bote Open every day for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 660 084

Santiago

HOTELS

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 078

::: SPANISH ::: Bahía

Open every evening for dinner. At Hotel Don Carlos. Avda. Zurita s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Buenaventura Open every day for lunch and dinner. Plaza de la Iglesia, 5, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 069

Casa de la era Open every evening for dinner. Ctra. de Ojén, km 0.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 770 625

Casa Fernando Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and

El Portalón

under €25

€25 – €40

€40 – €60

€60 plus

Tragabuches

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA

Open from Tuesday to Sunday for both lunch and dinner. C/José Aparacio,1, Ronda (pedestrian street between bullring and Parador). Tel: 952 190 291

Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 159

TEATRO SALON VARIETES Emancipación 30. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 474 542

VERACRUZ CINES Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

CINEMAS & THEATRES

YELMO CINEPLEX

Hacienda

Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

Open from 1-4.30pm and 7.30 -11pm. Closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays. Urb. La Alcaidesa, La Linea de la Concepción. Tel: 956 582 700

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS

Plaza de España, Recinto Ferial. Tel: 952 379 521

ALHAMAR GYM

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN

C.C. Alhamar, CN-340 km 197. Tel: 952 934 684

Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

ATENAS

La Meridiana del alabardero

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 968

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

CINESA LA CAÑADA La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa.

Tel: 952 934 477

cines gran marbella

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL FUERTE

la moraga

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

Av. El Fuerte s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

C/ Ramón Areces s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 448. Also open in C.C. Parque Miramar, Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 593 405

cinesur

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

C.C. Miramar, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 198 605

Ramón y Cajal 21. Marbella. Tel: 952 773 804

MULTICINES ALFIL

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

Avda. Camilo José Cela, s/n. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 800 056

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

Open everyday for lunch and dinner except Monday. San Pedro Playa, Urb. Castiglone. Tel: 952 785 138. Also at Ctra. de Ronda, km. 167, San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 265

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

CLUB DEl SOL

PALACIO DE LA PAZ Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

Tennis /paddle classes. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595

Mesón el adobe

TEATRO ALAMEDA

Dynamic training centre

Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays.

Avda. La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella.

Tel. 600 003 144

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 775 021

TEATRO CERVANTES

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE

Ramos Marín, 199, Málaga. Tel: 952 224 109

Amapolas, s/n Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 916

La Taberna del Alabardero

Cerrado del águila

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THEGUIDE Fuerte Gym

Ctra. Mijas, 1.5km. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 461 648

Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 624

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 888 212

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 217

TICKET-TO-RIDE

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

Vitality studio

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 902 362

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO CN340, Km77,5. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

HOTELS

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

CROWNe PLAZA

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

CN 340, km 168, Estepona. Tel: 902 875 730

MARBELLA SPORT

Don Carlos resort, leisure & spa

Km171.5. San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

MULTI SPORT

finca cortesin hotel, golf & spa

Avda. Picasso 27. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 801

Crtra. Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

New Concept Training

Gran hotel gvadalpín Marbella & SPA

Monte Paraíso Country Club, Camino de Camoján s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 866 843

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 400

P-E SPORTS CLUB

Gran hotel gvadalpín puerto banús

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Aloha Gardens, N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 357

Arroyo El Rodeo, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella.

Tel: 952 899 700

qi sport

Gran Meliá Don Pepe

Urb. La Alzambra, Marbella. Tel: 952 907 090

José Meliá s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

SATURNIA REGNA

hotel los monteros

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria. Tel: 952 834 835

CN 340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 700

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

Hotel Meliá La Quinta

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona.

Tel: 952 923 055

Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella.Tel: 952 762 000

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

Hotel Puente Romano

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TENNIS

markets

HOTELS

THEGUIDE Hotel Torrequebrada

barceló Marbella

Tel: 952 442 840

Avda. del Sol s/n, Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 446 000

C/ de Granadillas, s/n. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 099

Hotel Princess Playa

Avda. Rotary International, s/n, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 817 353

Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

Hotel Riu Rincón Andaluz

Hotel Triton

Beatriz Palace & Spa

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa

CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 517

Avda. Antonio Machado, 29. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 443 240

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

CN340, Km176,6. Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

Benabola Apart Hotel

NH Marbella

hotel suites duquesa golf & Spa

Benabola. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 000

CN340, km 143, Manilva. Tel: 952 891 211

Coral Beach

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km178. Marbella.

Tel: 952 763 200

Incosol Hotel and Spa

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

NH SAN PEDRO

Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 500

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 853 040

8pm

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

Kempinski Hotel bahía estepona

Gran Hotel Benahavis

Parador de Ronda

Alameda), 9am-2:30pm

CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Plaza de España, s/n. Ronda. Tel: 952 877 500

La Cala resort

Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís.

Tel: 902 504 862

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

H10 Andalucía Plaza

pierre & vacances CALEDONIA GOLF resort

Marbella Club Hotel CN340, Km180. Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

CN340 Km 174. Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 812 000

CN340, km 165, Cancelada exit. Estepona.

Tel: 952 889 999

hotel Villa Padierna

h10 Estepona palace

playabella spa gran hotel

CN340, Km166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís.

Tel: 952 889 150

Avda. del Carmen 99, Playa de Guadalbón, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 040

Urb. Costalita s/n, Estepona. Tel: 959 528 253

vincci selección estrella del mar

HM gran hotel costa del sol

CN340, Km165, Estepona. Tel: 952 899 499

CN340, km 190.5, Marbella. Tel: 951 053 970

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa.

Tel: 952 587 710

SENTIDOS Hotel

Alanda Carib Playa

Hotel El Fuerte

CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

Alanda Club Marbella

Avda. El Fuerte, s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 500. Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 920 000

CN340 Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

Selenza estepona thalasso & spa CN340, Km185, Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 765 732

Street Markets

Monday benahavís Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from Marbella Fairground (Avda. de Juan Tuesday Churriana 9am-1pm Fuengirola Recinto Ferial (close to the CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am2:30pm Monda C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm Nerja C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

Wednesday Alhaurín de la Torre Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

Sunset Beach Club

benahavís

Avda. del Sol, 5. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 579 400

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Tamisa Golf Hotel

(Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

Avda. Almenara s/n. Sotogrande.

Tel: 956 582 000

Pl. José Luque Manzano. Marbella.

Tel: 952 768 400. Spa & Beauty Miramar.

Tel: 952 768 410

Camino Viejo de Coín. Km 3.3. Mijas Golf.

Tel: 952 585 988

Calahonda

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel Meliá Marbella

TRH el paraíso

C/ Pilar 3. Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

CN340, Km175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

CN340, km 167, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

Atalaya Park Hotel

Hotel Playa Bonita

CN340, Km168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 000

CN340, Km217. Benalmádena Costa.

Benalmádena Costa Calypso, 9am-2pm Estepona Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am-2:30 pm Istán At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm La Cala Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

HOTEL PYR MARBELLA

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Thursday Alhaurín El Grande By the Guardia Civil Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre. 9am-1pm San Pedro By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm Torre del Mar Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm Torremolinos El Calvario, near Town Hall, 9am-1pm Vélez Málaga Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

9am-2pm

Sotogrande At the Marina, 9am-1pm

TENNIS CLUBS Aztec Country Club

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

Club deL Sol Tennis/paddle classes. Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595

Club de tenis don carlos Hotel Don Carlos, Avda. Zurita, CN340, km 192.

Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Friday Benalmádena In the area between Tivoli

Club Internacional de Tennis

World and the Plaza San Pedro, 9am-1pm Calahonda Calypso, 9am-2pm Las Chapas La Víbora, 9am-2pm Rincón de la Victoria Málaga.Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

Club Madroñal

Saturday Coín C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm La Cala Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm Maro Close to the Nerja Caves, 9am-1pm Mijas Costa Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm Nueva Andalucía Next to the bullring. Park near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Sunday benahavís Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park,

Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 341 Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

Club Nueva Alcántara San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Hofsaess tennis academy Monte Elviria (next to German School).

Tel: 952 835 812

Lew Hoads Tennis Club Ctra. de Mijas, Km 3,5. Mijas. Tel: 952 474 858

Manolo Santana Racquets Club Ctra. de Istán, Km 2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

Miraflores Tennis Club Urb. Miraflores, Km 199. Calahonda. Tel: 952 932 006

Puente Romano TEnnis club

from 10pm

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Estepona Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm Fuengirola Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm Málaga Next to Rosaleda football stadium,

Tenis El Casco El Rosario. Marbella.

Tel: 952 837 651

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THEGUIDE FAMILY

FEATURED FAMILY FUN OF THE MONTH

EUROPE’S BIGGEST

BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY Galaxia Versatile and fun play centre

OPENS IN BENALMÁDENA The only bad thing about butterflies is how little they last; with a life expectancy of only two to three weeks, they deserve every bit of the attention they receive from both children and adults alike, who have been spellbound by their bright colours and gentle nature for hundreds of years.

If you are up for a family outing to Benalmádena, you must visit the new Butterfly Sanctuary, which recently opened opposite the Stuppa.

The mariposario measures an impressive 2,000m2 and

houses some 1,500 butterflies, sourced from Africa, the United States, Australia and Spain. A host of exotic, colourful plants are also to be found, since butterflies only lay their eggs on particular species. The sanctuary doesn’t only seek to showcase the beauty of butterflies; it also aims to educate kids on the life cycles and habits of these delicate creatures through a series of workshops and other educational activities. Open from 10am to 7pm every day.

i C/ Muérdago s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 951 211 196. www.mariposariodebenalmadena.com

ANCRAA Giant Donkeys

Cuddle a donkey or become a volunteer to help save this humble but threatened animal.

CN 340, km 164, Finca los Pajaritos, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 511

Bioparc Fuengirola

Award winning zoo covering Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301. www. bioparcfuengirola.es Black Box Teatro Dramatic Arts School for all ages. C/ Notario Luis Oliver 6, Marbella.

Tel: 952 779 172. www.blackboxteatro.com

Born to be Wild Jeep and

dolphin eco-tours for the whole family. Open 9am-8pm. Blue Dolphin Beach Club, Estepona Beach. Tel: 639 720 246 Cable Ski Marbella Water ski cable system and pool. Open 11am-9pm (closed Mondays).

Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro.

Tel: 952 785 579 Camelot Fun play centre in La Cañada with a wealth of games and activities and qualified child minders. Special events include baby and toddler mornings and a baby grow clinic, for mums to be and newborns. Ctra. de Ojén s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 766

for children of all ages, with separate areas indoor and outdoor. Mega slide, mini planetarium, birthday parties, summer camp. Life size characters. C.C. Guadalmina, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 885 530 Crocodile Park Educational park with more then 300 monsters. Pose with baby crocodiles. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 El Refugio del Burrito Donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of Málaga. Open 11am-7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Danzzas Ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, theatre craft and hip-hop for kids.

Classes at the Manolo Santana Racquets Club and at Plaza Gym. Contact Fiona on Tel: 663 646 040. www.danzzas.com Flamenco Classes Children aged 5 to 8 can learn to dance flamenco with Isabel Gil, a professional dancer. Classes on Monday and Wednesday at the Nueva Alcántara Tennis Club. Tel: 952 788 315 Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, mini-motorbikes, mechanical bull. Open daily. East side of Marbella. Tel: 952 823 359

Ice Skating Rink and Indoor Swimming Pool New sports centre with public ice skating, indoor pool, children’s pool. Avda. García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena.

Tel: 952 577 050

Inter Marbella Football Academy Football Academy for boys

and girls of all ages, just opposite La Cañada in Marbella. Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Craig on Tel: 609 310 409. www.intermarbellacf. com Karting Club Málaga Go-kart circuit for kids and adults who feel a need for speed. Open 10am-midnight. Ctra. De Coin, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 581 704 Kids Multi-Sports Club A plethora of sports for children of all ages and abilities, from tennis through to football, cycling and skateboarding. Parties with games, activities and bouncy castles.

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 656 618 712 Kidz Kingdom Fun play centre and birthday party area for kids, with a mini disco. Urb. Bel-Air, CN 340, km 166.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 925 936

Kidz Kingdom 2 – Space City

Space theamed play centre for daily visits or parties. Life size Barney and Sponge Bob. Urb. El Rosario, CN 340, km 188.5, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 275 Little Fishes Swimming classes for newborns to 3-year-olds in Marbella, Estepona and Riviera. Tel: 686 498 561/ 607 875 949. www.littlefishes-spain. com Little Gem Swimmers Swimming courses for babies and toddlers in Benalmádena. Contact Emma on Tel: 628 567 129. www. littlegemswimmers.com Marbella Stage School Kids can take accredited courses in dance, drama, musical theatre and singing after school on weekdays and all day on Saturdays. Tel: 952 906 865. www. marbellastageschool.com Megabowl & Sports Bar This bowling centre boasts state-of-the-art tenpin bowling lanes as well as great food, drinks and entertainment. C.C. La Cañada, Ctra. Ojén, Marbella. Tel: 902 232 999. www.megabowlmarbella.com Musical Babes Babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years enjoy singing, playing simple instruments and playing games. Tel: 952 853 027. Los Jazmines 11, Bajo B, Nueva Alcántara, San Pedro de Alcántara. www.brainwaves-spain.com

NMA The Nelson Music Academy

Kids aged 4 to 12 are introduced to music in its funnest aspects. Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm, Saturdays from 11am to 1pm. Edif.

Jupiter 44, Local 3, C/ Jesús Cautivo, Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 478 416. www.nelsonmusicacademy.com Original Dolphin Safari Watch, touch and swim with dolphins. Open 10am-5pm. Marina Bay, Gibraltar.

Tel: +350 200 71914 Parque La Batería Kids will have fun in this park, built in the civil war era and featuring four replica cannons, underground bunkers and passageways.

Urb. Montemar Alto (near the train station), Torremolinos.

Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multi-screen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga. Tel: 952 247 580 Scouting Kids will have fun being

a boy or girl scout. The programme followed is the same as that in the UK. Tel: 680 870 270 Sealife Centre See 2 metre long sharks. Touch pools and walk-though glass tunnel. Open daily 10am-6pm.

Benálmadena Port. Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Adventure Park Over 2,000 animals, 4x4 tours, plus adventure activities. Open 10am-9pm. CN340 Km 162.5, Estepona. Tel: 902 190 482 Selwo Marina Dolphins Exotic birds, penguins and virtual reality shows. Open 10am-6pm. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 190 482 Stagecoach Renowned performing arts school for singing, dancing and acting skills. The academy is open to four to 16-year-olds. Tel: 952 900 453/666 838 213. www.stagecoach.es Steam Train Ride Enjoy a steam train ride crossing the Andalusian mountains with a scenic trip from San Roque to Ronda. Tel: 952 931 186 Swim Bebé Swim Swimming classes for under 4’s and AquaNatal classes for mums-to-be. Tel: 617 520 588 Teleférico Benalmádena Cable car to top of Calamorro mountain, falconry, trekking and horseriding. Arroyo de la Miel. Open 10am-6pm. Tel: 902 190 482 Tennis Camp Tennis lessons for kids from 4 years on, with professional coaches. Open 10am-1pm. Club del Sol, Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595 The Music House Kids learn, grow and have fun making music. Open to children from 2 years on. Edif. San Pedro del Mar, Blq 7, local 12, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 785 515. www.themusichouse.es Tivoli World Biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol. Open daily from 1pm. Avda. de Tivoli, Benalmádena.

Tel: 952 577 016 Trenecito de Marbella Take a relaxing train ride to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm.

Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981 Yaina’s Park Indoor play centre with staff speaking Scandinavian, English and Spanish. Open seven days a week from 10am to 9pm. Children’s parties, parent’s coffee shop with pool tables, television, food. Avda. Gamonal 4, Edif. Hercules, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 622 005 068

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THEGUIDE PETS WORDS MARISA CUTILLAS

It was previously thought that chimps in the wild communicated with each other by using approximately 30 different gestures but scientists from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have published a study indicating that the chimps actually use at least 66 signs. The study indicates that the same communication system is used across the species, as opposed to only being valid within one particular group. Additionally, many of the symbols used by chimps are the same ones used by orangutans! The researchers have reported that chimpanzees comfort sad or bullied members by giving them a kiss on the cheek or embracing them. Their stress levels are said to drop following this type of affection, as is the case with humans.

“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring – it was peace” Milan Kundera

Wild Chimpanzees are Signing Up!

PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE ARE PARENTS! Actually, they are the proud adoptive parents of a baby penguin called Acorn, who resides at the Chester Zoo near London. Acorn is a Humbolt penguin, an endangered species from the Peruvian and Chilean coastal areas. He was given to the royal couple by a friend as a wedding gift, although he will remain at the zoo. The Chester Zoo is the first in the world to offer animal adoption packs.

Global Mercury Emissions Killing Arctic Animals A scientific body representing the eight Arctic rim countries recently published a report indicating that if nothing is done, global mercury emissions could grow by 25 per cent by the year 2020 and the lives of many precious animals in the Arctic could surreptitiously come to an end.

Climate change is exacerbating the problem, since the rise in temperature releases mercury stored for thousands of years in permafrost and converts existing mercury into a more toxic form. Despite a reduction of emissions in some European countries and in North America and Russia, mercury levels are still rising, owing to countries like China, currently the number one polluter in the world.

New Offices for Pointer Vet

Doctors Nazli Kreft and Andre Evers are two of Marbella’s most experienced, talented and best loved veterinarians, having treated our pets with love and care for the past few years at the popular Pointer Clinic in Nueva Andalucía. The news is that Andre and Nazli will continue to bring their professionalism and passion for pets to two new clinics, since the old clinic is closed. Andre will be at the Pointer Veterinary Clinic – Nueva Andalucía, Avda. de los Girasoles 344, Nueva Andalucía, and Nazli will be at Pointer Clinic at the Escuela de Arte Ecuestre/ Estepona Riding School. CN 340, km 159, Estepona. The friendly nurses, including Jennifer, Fiona, Melinda and Dalit, will continue to attend clients at the new clinics. Both vets can currently be reached on Tel: 952 814 401.

HELP THESE DOGS FIND A FOREVER HOME The dogs at Triple A are in desperate need of adoption, since the number of animals at the shelter has hit peak levels in the past few years. All the pooches need is a loving family to walk them, care for them and love them. If there’s room in your home and heart for one more family member, why not choose from these needy cuties:

ROLO was left behind by his owner in a dog hotel and remained there for a year together with two other dogs belonging to the same owner. The management of the hotel recently brought Rolo to Triple A, and the gentle giant is now sad and in need of a warm bed and a cuddle. He is approximately seven years old, is sociable with people and other dogs and is easy to fall in love with, despite his quirky beauty!

NEGRITO is a three-yearold male who is only 35 cm high. He is sweet but a bit shy so he needs to get to know you first. He is ultra sociable with other dogs and loves playing and cuddling.

IRON was left behind because his owner could no longer take care of him. He is a lovely, easy to handle, sociable male who is about seven months old and 51 cm high. He is sweet and well behaved with adults and kids and also gets on splendidly with other dogs. i www.aaahelps.com JULY 2011 ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE / 167

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WHAT’S ON IN JULY

THEGUIDE WHAT’S ON Events continued from JUNE Until July 17 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

Enjoy an exhibition of colourful abstract paintings by Irish artist, Roger Cummiskey, paintings of the lush English countryside by Juan Cruz Plaza and figurative art at its finest

by British sensation, Simon Norman. At Avenue Café, Monday to Saturday from 11am to 9pm.

Tel: 952 776 964.

Until July 22 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – MARBELLA

NEW AND REGULAR EVENTS Monthly on different days AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA

The American Club Costa del Sol Chapter meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events. Further information, Tel: 952 772 789. www.americanclubcostadelsol.com

AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL

Meets at different times and places for lunches, lectures, tickets to concerts, ballet, theatre, opera, etc. Further information, Tel: 669 445 809. smartkidsmarbella@gmail.com

The Centro Cultural Cortijo de Miraflores presents a photography exhibition by Carlos Morales Mengotti, where black and white imagery and influences from the world of neorealism hold sway. Tel: 952 902 714. www.marbella.es

Every First Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS

Until July 24 Exhibition – estepona

Every Monday SALSA CLASSES – MARBELLA

Alejandro Hermann exhibits his latest series of works at ¡Qué arte! tapas bar at Laguna Village. Tel: 952 896 138.

Until September 2 KIDS SUMMER CAMPUS – BENALMÁDENA

The Holiday World resort in Benalmádena is holding a fantastic sports campus for kids aged six to 13, featuring a host of activities including football, basketball, water polo, volleyball, tennis, paddle tennis and handball.

From 9:30am until 3pm daily. Prior booking required. Tel: 952 579 797. www.holidayworld. es

Until September 25 EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents Through The Lens of David Douglas Duncan: a series of photographs of Pablo Picasso at work.

Further information, Tel: 952 602 731. www. museopicassomalaga.org

Until October 2 EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA

The Museo Picasso de Málaga presents Cartoons on the Front Line, an exhibition highlighting Pablo Picasso’s ethical involvement, on both a personal and an artistic level, in the historic events taking place in his homeland in 1937. Further information, Tel: 952 602 731. www. museopicassomalaga.org

Until December 31 CAFÉ Y LIBROS – SAN PEDRO, NUEVA ANDALUCÍA, MARBELLA

The Delegación de Cultura de Marbella has set up five libraries in local bars, to foment the love of reading and networking with fellow intellectuals. In San Pedro at Flanker Bar and Knut’s Gastrobar. In Nueva Andalucía at Cafetería La Toscana. In Marbella at Bar El Bocata Express and Café Bar El Reloj. www. marbella.es

PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Águila, welcomes visitors from 12-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084. www. padcatsanddogs.org

Learn how to shake your hips like a true Latino at El Campanario, under the guiding hand of a professional dancer. At 7:30pm. Prior booking is necessary. Tel: 952 904 233. www. elcampanariogolf.com

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Monday July 11 onwards KIDS CREATIVE WORKSHOP – MARBELLA Painting, arts and crafts classes for kids aged seven to 11 at the Joy Arts Studio, taught by popular artist, Joy Fahey. From 10:30am to 1:30pm. Tel: 669 050 254.

Every Monday and Wednesday LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS – MIJAS PUEBLO

Spanish/English and English/Spanish conversation with fellow native speakers, 10am-11:30am. Further information on meeting points, Tel: 952 589 010. www.mijas. es

Every Second Tuesday of the Month JAZZ – ESTEPONA

The Coast’s Jazz Appreciation Society meets at Benavista Country Club at 8pm. Classic videos followed by a live jazz performance then dinner. To book, Tel: 952 888 106. Further information from Brian Parker, Tel: 669 504 942.

Every Third Tuesday of the Month FLORAL ART CLUB – ESTEPONA

Meets 3-5pm monthly with NADFAS demonstrators at El Campanario Golf & Country Club. Further information from Marilyn Pemberton, Tel: 952 928 197.

Every first Wednesday of the month CULTURE AND COCKTAIL – MARBELLA

The Association of Art and Culture holds a monthly cocktail party at Magna Café.

For precise times, Tel: 952 929 249. www. culturamarbella.org

Every Wednesday TOASTMASTERS CLUB – MARBELLA

Weekly meetings of this public speaking organisation, 7:30pm at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Further information, www. toastmastersmarbella.com

Every Wednesday and Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA

Cine Club Buñuel presents films in their original language at the Marbella Instituto Río Verde at 8pm and 10:15pm. Tel: 952 774 638.

Every Thursday CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA

Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original soundtrack at Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, at 9pm. Further information, Tel: 952 802 002. www.estepona.es

Every last Friday of the Month COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA

ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am – 2pm. Kennels open 10am – 5pm from Monday to Friday and 10am – 2pm on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Further information, Tel: 952 797 405/ 606 274 206. www.adana-estepona.com

BUSINESS LUNCH – MARBELLA

Marbella Business Institute invitation-only lunch club for local and visiting business people, active and retired. To apply, www. marbellabusinst.com

Every Saturday and Sunday KIDS’ CAMP – MARBELLA

Aloha Gardens Multi-Sports Club weekend camps for children aged 4-14, from 10:30am1pm. Activities include tennis, football, cricket, basketball, hockey, handball and paddle tennis. Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 814 086. www.themultisportsclub.com

everything from basics right through to how to work on Photoshop, iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb and much more. From 10am to 2pm at the H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel. Tel: 951 700 716. www.marbellamacsolutions.com

Monday July 4 to Friday July 8 MUSIC FESTIVAL – RONDA

The seventh edition of the Semana de la Música takes place at the Ronda bullring featuring performances by a plethora of groups, including the South Brass Quintet, The Wave Quartet with Bogdan Macanu and Marisa Blanes. There will also be conferences on subjects such as The pleasure of singing, Pleasure in music and Nostalgic sounds. For a full schedule of events, Tel: 952 871 539. www.culturarmr.com

Thursday July 7 RAFAEL AMARGO – MARBELLA

Rafael Amargo is one of Spain’s most renowned flamenco dancers and this month, he is giving a one-off performance of his latest show, Íntimo, at the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa. There will also be a welcome cocktail and gala dinner. At 8:30pm. Tel: 952 768 800. www. doncarlosresort.com

Anniversary party – estepona

French restaurant Monte Carlo will celebrate its 2nd anniversary with a party including special menu, French oysters and live music.

From 8 pm. Tel: 951 273 994.

CONCERT – MARBELLA

Catch a live performance of Tchaikovksy’s Queen of Spades, performed at the Liceu de Barcelona. At Cinesur, Plaza del Mar, Marbella.

Tel: 952 766 942. www.cinesur.es

Thursday July 7 until September 15 photography exhibition – MARBELLA

El Sueño de Daria is a performance, where dance and surrealism hold sway. At 9pm the Teatro Las Lagunas, Mijas. Tel: 952 472 596. teatrolaslagunas@gmail.com

An exciting photography exhibition of China’s top contemporary artists taking place at Polígono Gallery, including worldwide sensations such as Sheng Qi, Wang Qingsong, Hong Hao, Wang Ningde, Zhang Huan, cui Xiuwen, Huang Yan, Chen Jiagang and Liu Bolin.

Prior appointment is necessary. Tel: 615 381 119. www.poligonogallery.com

MICHAEL BUBLÉ TRIBUTE ACT – MARBELLA

Friday July 8 to Sunday July 10 Scooter rally – marbella

Saturday July 2 DANCE– MIJAS

Peet Rothwell pays homage to Michael Bublé with a tribute performance at Tikitano. At 9pm.

Tel: 952 798 449. www.tikitano.com

Sunday July 3 DANCE – MIJAS

The Nishimonai Bon Odori group performs the traditional Bon Odori dance, considered one of the most beautiful Japanese dances. At 9pm at the Teatro Las Lagunas, Mijas. Tel: 952 472 596. teatrolaslagunas@gmail.com

Monday July 4 to 8 mac classes – marbella

Marbella MAC Solutions will be holding an intensive MAC Camp, teaching students

Scooter lovers will gather together at Pub Maverick Marbella to show off their mean machines, take part in a fun-filled rally and listen to live music by DJ Tall Mike. Tel: 625 939 346.

Saturday July 9 CONCERT – MARBELLA

Muchachito Bombo Infierno, La Excepción, Mala Rodríguez and Zuri play at the Ecofest concert at 8pm at Playa del Pinillo. It is all part of Ecofest, a music festival aimed at raising environmental awareness. Tickets available at El Corte Inglés and Ticketmaster.

CN 340, km 183, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 996. www.marbella.es

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BEE GEES TRIBUTE – MARBELLA

Relive the magic of the 1970s with a fun Bee Gees tribute act at El Campanario. At 8pm.

Tel: 952 904 233. www.elcampanariogolf. com

Wednesday July 13 QUEEN NIGHT – MARBELLA

Saturday July 23 GLORIA ESTEFAN TRIBUTE – MARBELLA

Enjoy the greatest hits of Latina singer Gloria Estefan at this tribute act performance.

At 8pm. Tel: 952 904 233. www. elcampanariogolf.com

Next month, a fantastic Queen Tribute Concert will rock Marbella at Playa del Pinillo but this month, you can start warming up for the big event with a fun Queen Day at Hard Rock Café. Enjoy special cocktails, menu and a non-stop soundtrack and videos of Queen Classics. Tel: 952 908 024. www.hardrock. com

Tuesday July 26 STEPHEN LLOYD-MORGAN – MARBELLA

Friday July 15 FLAMENCO – MARBELLA

Thursday July 28 POKER – MARBELLA

Enjoy the rhythmic beats of flamenco at a spectacular dance show at El Campanario.

At 8pm. Tel: 952 904 233. www. elcampanariogolf.com

Saturday July 16 JOAQUÍN CORTES – MARBELLA

Famed dancer and choreographer, Joaquín Cortés, brings his latest show, Calé, to the Recinto de Ferias y Conciertos Playa del Pinillo. The show starts at 9pm and features performances by Cortés, as well as a string of talented dancers and singers. Tickets available at El Corte Inglés and Ticketmaster.

Tel: 951 319 760. www.yastaproducciones. com

Friday July 22 PETER ANDRÉ – MARBELLA

Pop sensation Peter André sings his greatest hits at the Recinto de Conciertos Playa del Pinillo. At 9:15pm. Tel: 951 319 760. www. yastaproducciones.com

Saturday July 23 DANCE FESTIVAL – MARBELLA

Dance to your favourite beats, performed and spun live by Juanjo Martín, Superlush DJ’s, Ruben Morán, Fonsi Nieto, Rebeka Brown and John Shelvin. At 9pm. Tickets available at El Corte Inglés and Ticketmaster. Tel: 951 319 760. www.yastaproducciones.com

Welsh tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan delights the audience with an after-dinner performance in the romantic gardens on the Hotel Don Carlos at 10pm. Tel: 952 768 800. www.hoteldoncarlos.com

The sixth of ten events in this year’s popular Marblla Poker series takes place at the Casino Marbella at 4pm. Tel: 952 814 000. www.casinomarbella.com

Friday July 29 to Saturday July 30 POP WEEKEND – FUENGIROLA The Bikini Beach in Playa del Castillo, Fuengirola will set the scene for two nights filled with pop and dance music at the Fuengirola Pop Weekend. Featuring performances by The Imperial Surfers, Al Supersonic & The Teenagers, Airbag, The Runarounds and many more bands and DJs. The action commences at 9:30pm on Friday and at 9:15pm on Saturday. www. fuengirolapop.com

Saturday July 30 HYPNOSIS SHOW – MARBELLA

Watch people under hypnosis do things they would never do when conscious, in this original, fun show at El Campanario. At 8pm.

Tel: 952 904 233. www.elcampanariogolf. com

MILLIONAIRE’S ANNUAL WHITE SUMMER PARTY – MARBELLA

The Millionaire’s Annual White Summer Party and Chopard present An Evening from Las Vegas Live, a dusk to dawn event bringing all the glamour of Las Vegas to Marbella with tributes to Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra and Barry White, accompanied by a Big Band Orchestra. At Finca La Concepción, Marbella at 8pm. Tel: 637 155 145. www. millionairessummerparty.com

Rock & Roll and rockabilly night – mijas

The 1950’s and 1960’s will come back to life at The Rock & Roll and Rocabilly Night at the Disco Le Chic tent at the Mijas Hippodrome.

At 8.30pm. Tel: 667 759 355.

Mavis Staples

Luz Casal

Pablo Milanés

CERVANTES THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS – MÁLAGA

The Terral Festival kicks off at the Teatro Cervantes this month, featuring a host of top Spanish and international acts.

Friday July 1 Celtic folk group, Luar Na Lubre, plays a blend of acoustic, religious and medieval music at 9pm.

Saturday July 2 Spanish chanteusse Luz Casal has inspired many Spanish artists, including Pedro Almodóvar and this month, she brings her dulcet tones to the Teatro Cervantes. Concert starts at 8pm.

Wednesday July 4 Ugandan quintet, Aba Taano, brings their vocal magic, humour and energy to Málaga, with a wide repertoire of songs including the Swahili, Luganda, Fang, Zulu, Lutoro, Acholi styles. At 9pm.

Friday July 6 Pop sensation Monica Naranjo sings her greatest hits. At 9pm.

Sunday July 8 Indie singer Christina Rosenvinge delights the audience with songs about love, sex, temptation and regret. At 9pm.

Monday July 9 Cuban singer Pablo Milanés performs popular songs that reveal a commitment to society and the most profound values of life. At 8pm.

Sunday July 10 Portuguese singer, Mísia, sings songs about prostitution, treason and infidelity. At 8pm.

Wednesday July 13 Yemen Blues is a fascinating musical project which brings together jazz, funk, blues and Western African sounds. At 9pm.

Thursday July 14 North American singer, Mavis Staples, sings a blend of gospel and disco tunes.

At 9pm.

Friday July 15 One of pop flamenco music’s biggest selling artists, Niña Pastori, sings songs from her latest album, La orilla de mi pelo. At 9pm.

Friday July 1 Hispanic – British indie singer, Alondra Bentley, performs a mix of pop and folk music. At 11pm.

Saturday July 2 Carmen París is an artist, composer, pianist and singer. This month she brings us a piano and voice concert featuring songs rooted in the folklore of Aragon. At 10pm.

Friday July 8 Senegalese group, Takeifa performs funky African pop songs, with a mix of reggae, soul, jazz, folk, afro and flamenco styles. At 11pm.

Saturday July 9 Upcoming English singer, David McAlmont has been compared to musical greats like Al Green, Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. This month, he brings us songs from his latest albums, featuring old classics from consolidated artists. At 10pm.

Friday July 15 Singer Tomás de Perrate delves into the most surreal side of flamenco during this one-man concert. At 11pm.

Saturday July 16 The Harlettes is a five-woman group which gives new life to music from the 1960s. At 8pm.

For further information, Tel: 952 224 109. www.teatrocervantes.com

For further information, Tel: 952 224 109. www.teatroechegaray.com

Mónica Naranjo

Teatro Echegaray

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THEGUIDE STARS

Annie Heese is the founder of astrology website, www.cafeastrology.com, a site featuring articles, love sign compatibility reports, predictions, the gen on famous people and their star signs, and general information for astrology buffs.

ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR]

LEO [23 JUL - 22 AUG]

SAGITTARIUS [22 NOV - 21 DEC]

You’re winding down somewhat from an especially hectic June, but life definitely isn’t slow in July! There are more errands to run, mental work to complete and many diverse activities to keep you busy. Your heart, however, is with home and family, and making changes that help to bring more peace and beauty to your domestic life. You are taking special care of your personal possessions and you feel more stable on practical levels. This is an excellent month for financial rewards, promotional activities, and career advancement.

July can be a highly productive month for you. Your sometimes Herculean efforts and your close attention to performance and details will not go unrewarded! Some of your most natural talents meet with reward and acceptance. You are able to focus when it comes to creative output, and could work quite doggedly at a particular hobby or craft now, perhaps behind the scenes.

While July can have many practical benefits, personal advances are also likely. Romantic relationships deepen and intensify in July and home life may be easier and happier.

Your sign is known for a love of adventure, but recently you’re finding more benefits from staying closer to home and concentrating on practical matters. You might enjoy financial benefits from increased attention to work in July. You can be very focused on what truly matters to get ahead. Your natural talents are likely to be utilised – and appreciated – in your work.

Some of you might find an opportunity to work from home, or in domestic-related fields. It’s a strong month for feeling productive and valued.

TAURUS [21 APR - 20 MAY]

VIRGO [23 AUG - 22 SEP]

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 19 JAN]

July is strong for gaining support, both financial and moral. Your powers of persuasion are excellent. Close partnerships grow, and some of you might form new ones.

Your finances are well controlled, particularly money shared with others or derived from other sources than your personal income. Trips could be especially rewarding, providing a pleasant breather from pressures in your life. You have a strong interest in broadening your mental experiences in general, and finding expression of your personality through them, perhaps through higher education or exploring different philosophies.

Communications and transportation issues improve in July. Studies are successful, and you are more ambitious and go-getting in your career. Virgos in the creative arts can inspire others with what they create, and can reach a broader audience. Romantic opportunities might come from people of an entirely different background or culture, or through education and travel. You are especially organised in your home life, and more compassion and tolerance emerge in your relationships with family. You could feel more in charge of domestic matters.

Your romantic and creative worlds expand and grow this month. You are learning to express yourself playfully and creatively without apology, and more willing to take some personal risks in order to do so. You have a stronger ability to hold the attention of an audience. Love, love affairs and other social activities help to enhance a healthy self-image. You more determinedly pursue your personal goals and at the same time enjoy contributing to a team or group effort. Your confidence about pursuing your dreams is on the increase.

GEMINI [21 MAY - 21 JUN]

LIBRA [23 SEP - 23 OCT]

AQUARIUS [20 JAN - 19 FEB]

Friends are seeking you out in July and you are in high demand. Asserting yourself comes naturally. Motivation to get going on pet projects and for pursuing your dreams is strong, so take advantage of this steady flow of energy. You’re unlikely to run out of steam easily, particularly in the first week of the month. What you begin now tends to have long-term potential and can go far. A relationship may deepen due to the resolution of a long-standing problem. Some of you may enter a successful business partnership.

Career matters take priority in your life in July. You might enjoy strong opportunities for presenting your ideas with charm, and you could find that your influence and powers of persuasion are enhanced. You might also enjoy benefits or support this month, particularly for home or home improvement endeavors. Some of you could acquire property.

Job offers might arrive, or there could be improved working conditions and salary increases now. Any studies or skills improvement efforts can reap wonderful benefits down the road, so apply yourself as much as possible.

Your personal life tends to overshadow your professional life and material activities these days. Periods when you completely relax and retreat from everyday affairs will be especially beneficial and desirable now. You are motivated to pursue recreational activities this month. Interestingly, taking these ‘time outs’ can help improve your professional life as you release self-imposed pressures. You are looking for more authenticity in your associations in general, weeding out those connections that feel too superficial. You are bound to make some fortunate connections that benefit you for years to come.

CANCER [22 JUN - 22 JUL]

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 21 NOV]

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

Friendships can be especially pleasant and supportive this month. A friend might be an integral player in achieving your goals. Partnerships tend to be more goal-oriented, free-spirited, and tolerant in July. Some of you may take a friendship into unexplored romantic territory, or meet a significant person through a friend or group association.

Relationships with children grow, and opportunities to have fun expand. You are also more focused and ambitious when it comes to your work, health and fitness programs.

Self-care efforts thrive in July.

This month, the emphasis is on strengthening a close relationship. You learn a lot through your experiences and interactions and the lines of communication open up between you and a special someone. There can be a real learning experience with someone with whom you can bounce ideas off and come to a better understanding of how you define yourself. Creative partnerships might be formed in July. Your financial picture improves, and you could find work in the communications industry especially fruitful. Negotiations work in your favour.

You are likely to enjoy more opportunities through your communications and contact with others this month. Chances are excellent that you will find a lovely confidante. Networking opens you up to many new possibilities and ideas. More focus, determination and intensity are brought to your career and professional goals. Business-related travel may enter the picture or it might increase. You are reaching more people in your career, broadening your contacts or your audience, and drawing on wonderful powers of persuasion.

Educational, publishing, and promotional activities are favoured in July.

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