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IT’S MAY IN MARBELLA! This is where we really step up to summer – the beach clubs are open, the weather is great and those of us who work indoors start to feel just a bit resentful. P!nk has dominated the pop scene for some time now and it is probably about time that music pundits stopped wondering if she is a flash-in-the-pan act or a singer with real longevity. Our Features Editor Amber O’Shaughnessy is a big fan and has even been to see her live, so she seemed the ideal person to offer an overview of P!nk’s story so far. From her beginnings as the fearless (mad?) woman who wanted to get that party started and seemed to have styled herself on the comic book heroine, Tank Girl, to the more sophisticated version that we see today, she certainly has learned how to turn heads and sell albums. Her Greatest Hits...So Far!!! was a bestseller and her follow-up, The Truth About Love was equally successful. In 2011 she voiced the character of Gloria in Happy Feet Two and she has also acted in movies, most recently appearing in 2013’s Thanks for Sharing. It will be interesting to see what she does next. If you are thinking of spending some money on renovating your house or rethinking your décor in time for the summer take the FOC team’s Define your Design quiz to discover what is your style statement. Our resident expert, Andrea Böck also has some elegant design suggestions. Andrea always seem to know what the hottest trends are, way in

advance of everybody else – how does she do it? We love a good cuppa round here at Society Towers, so this month we asked our resident sage, Padre Peter, to find out how tea has become one of the world’s favourite beverages. From the ancient tea ceremonies of the East to the mugs of builders’ brew that we rely on to get us through the day, it really is the cup that cheers. Fancy an exotic holiday? We have been hearing great reports of Peru, so we thought that we would feature this beautiful and fascinating country and offer some suggestions of how you can experience the best travel and accommodation options. Ian Kuah has been out and about again in his quest to discover the best of what is currently on the road and this month he is full of praise for the Jaguar F-Type Coupe. From “this car is no pussycat” to “it has a tiger in its tank” we were tempted to pull out all the feline clichés for this amazing addition to the Jaguar stable. The SOCIETY MARBELLA team is looking forward to the opening of La Sala’s By the Sea venue to evening diners on Friday the 23rd. This is such a great venue that it won’t be long before finding a table becomes quite a challenge. Maybe we will see you there? Until next time... Andy Clark

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The Beauty Barometer

Top treatments and beauty products

Feel-good Factor Health and beauty news from along the coast

Keep it Real

Enjoy a lavish lifestyle at La Morera

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Is this music star mad, outrageously talented or just M!ssundaztood?

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The Entertainment Charts

Hot off the Press SOCIETY MARBELLA check out the best books to be released this month

Summer Sizzlers Every summer the dance floors are filled with a statement tune, we give our big summer song predictions for 2014

Everyone’s Talking About

52 Who’s in...Who’s out April was a happening month for events, did you get papped?

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Torque Talk

Motoring expect Ian Kuah gets fast and ferocious in the Jaguar F-type Coupe

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Did she or didn’t she? We give you the inside scoop on the biggest showbiz stories

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT Pop Singer P!nk continues to be fabulously fearless with the release of her sixth studio album

“P!NK stood up for her music, broke the music industry’s mould and challenged a school of teen singers to find their own sounds as well.”

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ever one to shy away from a challenge, P!nk opened her performance at the 2014 Grammys with a spell-binding spin, hanging upside down from a rope. As I sat watching the performance, it became obvious why the world of music fans has such a penchant for this outlandish singer – P!nk (real name Alecia Beth Moore Hart) is quite simply fearless.

Never scared to break the rules or push the boundaries of what a pop star should look like, P!nk began her music career back in 2000 with her single ‘There You Go’, but it was dance-floor favourite ‘Get the Party Started’ which really hurtled the singer into Billboard fame. The video to the track features P!nk stealing a skateboard from two boys in order to get to a party which she is subsequently refused entry to and so climbs scaffolding to get into the building instead. And so began P!nk’s no-nonsense music career.

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

‘Get the Party Started’ was the lead track on the 2001 album M!ssundaztood, which achieved global commercial and critical success and featured chart topping singles ‘Just Like a Pill’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Get Me’. The album had a resounding urban influence and was marked throughout with P!nk’s signature nonconformist mentality. Behind P!nk’s seemingly ‘don’t care’ attitude on this album, the lyrics pack some serious punch on gritty topics such as divorce, drug abuse and teenage angst. In particular, the final track ‘Family Portrait’ reveals a rarely seen vulnerable side, as she sings about the separation of her parents when she was a child. Her treatment of such hard-hitting topics seemed to speak volumes to teenagers and young adults throughout the world who took notice of this singer who was ‘real’ and flawed like any normal human. Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times comments, “P!nk stood up for her music, broke the music industry’s mould and scored a breakout hit, challenging a school of teen singers to find their own sounds as well.” He adds, “[P!nk] also started a race among other teen pop stars like Christina Aguilera add substance to their own sound.” It was not until I went to see P!nk in concert that it dawned on me how vocally talented the singer is. As well as consistently delivering electric performances, P!nk has a rocky edge to her voice which allows her to create a uniquely raw rasp on certain notes while also being able to access higher notes with brightness and clarity. The Star Tribune commends the singer by saying, “Her slightly raspy, slightly soulful voice made you feel the dysfunction in ‘Family Portrait’, the longing of ‘Who Knew’ and the empowerment in ‘Perfect’.”

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People are always so surprised when they meet me. Firstly, that I’m ‘so tiny’, and secondly that I’m ‘so sweet’. They seem surprised that they’re not scared of me. British soul singer Adele considers P!nk’s performance at the Brixton Academy in London as one of “the most defining moments” in her life, telling Spinner, “It was the M!ssundaztood record, so I was about 13 or 14. I had never heard, being in the room, someone sing like that live. Before that I was into the Spice Girls and stuff like that and they can’t sing obviously. I know that now. I remember sort of feeling like I was in a wind tunnel, her voice just hitting me. It was incredible.” Nearly 15 years on, the 34-year old artist has ditched the vivid fuchsia pink locks for a more ‘mature’ pale rose, but still remains one of the boldest and outspoken artists of our generation. She has recently released new album The Truth About Love which features the successful single ‘Just Give Me a Reason’ that has gained international acclaim. With a Brit nomination last February for Best International Female as well as the coveted Best Song of the Year nomination at the 56th Grammy Awards, P!nk continues to produce music which speaks from the heart. Her philanthropic exploits should also be congratulated. As a prominent campaigner for PETA, P!nk spoke out for causes such as the protest against KFC. She is also involved with many charities including UNICEF, the Prince’s Trust, Save the Children and has recently been officially recognised as an advocator for the RSPCA in Australia. Aside from this, P!nk has shown support for marriage equality and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender rights. In a society where we obsess over size zero celebrities, it is a joy and a delight to see a pop singer use her fame to promote inner beauty in such a fabulously fearless way.

The Entertainment Charts

HOT OFF THE PRESS New fiction releases out this month

‘The Silkworm – A Comoran Strike Novel’ by Robert Galbraith J. K. Rowling (under her Robert Galbraith pseudonym) brings us another thrilling adventure tale, courtesy of private detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant, Robin Ellacott. Hot on the heels of their last mystery in the novel The Cuckoo’s Calling this dynamic duo sets about uncovering the sinister truths about novelist Owen Quine who disappears for an unknown reason. A difficult-toput-down, compelling read to the very last page.

‘Personal’ by Lee Child As one of the world’s leading thriller writers, Child delivers yet another heart stopping read in his latest offering, Personal. Jack Reacher is brought back into the detective game as he is tasked with tracking down a hitman who has taken a long-range shot at the French president. Child takes Reacher across the Atlantic to Paris and then to London in this fast paced tale of mystery and personal vendettas.

‘Stone Matress: Nine Tales’ by Margaret Atwood Atwood delivers some serious storytelling punch in this novel made up of nine tales. With hints of the fantastical, readers of Stone Mattress will be seduced by stories such as that of a woman born with a genetic abnormality meaning she is constantly mistaken for a vampire and a recently widowed fantasy writer who is guided through a stormy winter evening by the voice of her late husband.

‘Us’ by David Nicholls He did it with One Day and he has done it again in new novel Us; Nicholls intertwines wit, sadness and brutal realism into a tale of family relations. Waterstones has predicted that this publication will be “one of the major events in the world of books in 2014” and we wholeheartedly agree.

‘Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage’ by Haruki Murakami and Philip Gabriel Selling more than a million copies in its first week in Japan, you can expect big things from this book by internationally acclaimed authors Murakami and Gabriel. It tells the story of a man whose four best senior school friends, Mr Red, Mr Blue, Miss White and Miss Black, ostracise him because he is ‘colourless’, that is he is the only one without a kanji symbol for a colour. Murakami’s UK publisher, Liz Foley at Harvill Secker told The Guardian that she predicted the novel would “inspire a whole new raft of fans for his work”.

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SUMMER SIZZLERS

Summer feels just around the corner and, with the opening of the Coast’s many beach clubs, this May we take a look at which tunes are going to be the sounds of summer ‘14.

Calvin Harris ‘Summer’ This song’s uplifting lyrics, “When I met you in the summer to my heartbeat sound” make it destined to dominate the dance floor in the coming months. It is hard to imagine a summer when Calvin Harris doesn’t kill it with his statement sunny beats.

Chris Malinchak ‘If U Got It’ He has done it again! Summer 2013 was filled with the mellowed-out house tune ‘So Good to Me’ and now this year Malinchak’s ‘If U Got It’ is going to be another summer banger. The American DJ provides a masterclass in sugary melodies.

Sam Smith ‘Stay With Me’ The 21 year-old Brit took the world by storm as the voice on Disclosure’s super successful track ‘Latch’ back in 2012 and the sensation that is Sam Smith shows no signs of slowing down. ‘Stay with Me‘ - released in June - is likely to be one of the hottest tracks this summer with its emotive harmonies and listener-friendly lyrics.

Faul & Wad Ad vs Pnau ‘Changes’ Unmistakeably summery, it is impossible not to feel excited about the summer months when listening to this single. French producer Faul has taken the chorus from ‘Baby’ sung by a children’s choir and transformed it into a deep house summer anthem with the help of some sax-on-the-beach riffs.

Duke Dumont ‘I Got U’ Steel drums and a blissful background beat make this song a summer essential. Duke Dumont seems unstoppable at the moment and this track is just as good as ‘Need U (100%)’, which skyrocketed the British record producer into big name territory.

Everyone’s Talking About

Celebs Cara Delevingne and Leonard DiCaprio flock to Coachella Festival A-list celebrities can’t seem to get enough of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Palm Springs, California. Leonardo DiCaprio, with new girlfriend, Calvin Klein model Toni Garrn, was spotted busting some serious shapes watching MGMT and Beyonce and Jay Z rocked out to Skrillex’s set in the Sahara tent. Cara Delevingne, ever the party animal, also attended the festival with sister Poppy. The pair posted various photos on Instagram of themselves arriving at the event by helicopter before partying the weekend away.

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The tragic death of Peaches Geldof Any death in celebville always causes shock and speculation and none more so than the sudden and, so far, unexplained demise of Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof on 7 April 2014. Young mother, wife and daughter of Bob Geldof and the late Paula Yates, 25-year old Peaches was never the partying ‘It’ girl you so often see falling out of exclusive London clubs. She spent several years as a columnist for The Daily Telegraph then The Guardian commenting on socio-political issues. Peaches also wrote and presented her own TV documentary Peaches Geldof: Teenage Mind in 2005 and in 2011, she presented a six-part series on ITV2 called OMG! with Peaches Geldof, a magazine-format chat and guest show with audience participation.

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But it seems that the young Geldof girl never truly grieved for her mother after she passed away from a heroin overdose in 2000. ‘I remember the day my mother died, and it’s still hard to talk about it,’ she told Elle magazine last year. ‘I just blocked it out. I went to school the next day, because my father’s mentality was, ‘Keep calm and carry on’ So we all went to school and tried to act as if nothing had happened.’ All we do know is that Peaches’ final Instagram posting on the evening before her death was a photo of her and her mother,captioned simply ‘My mum and me’. As SOCIETY MARBELLA went to press, the cause of Peaches’ tragic death, at only 25 years old, was still unknown.

Bad boy James Arthur It’s been a bumpy old road for X Factor winner James Arthur who won the talent show back in 2012. Amidst Twitter slurs, homophobic rants and lyrics that seem to promote terrorism, it is hardly surprising that rumours have been circulating that say the 26 year-old has been dropped by his record label, Syco. Speaking to Heat magazine, Simon Cowell commented, ‘He’s still on our label. I would say to him, like I would say to any artist ‘you won the show, you’re selling millions of records - be happy’. We couldn’t agree more! Image courtesy of solarpix.com

... Victoria Beckham turns 40 The fashion designer-cum-Spice Girl celebrated her 40th birthday last month and what better way to spend the big day than a stay at an exclusive spa resort in the Grand Canyon – oh, and a dinner at elite eatery Nobu in Los Angeles? Victoria and David, her husband of nearly 15 years, were spotted leaving the A-list haunt alongside celebrity pals, Gordon and Tana Ramsay. To many, this may seem a rather staid affair for such a landmark birthday but Victoria apparently favours a dinner with a small group of her closest friends and family to any big birthday bash. A source told The Sun: “Victoria wanted family time so it has been kept very intimate and low key. Their lives are 100 miles an hour so she wanted to be away from the limelight and city life as they have that all the time.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin split Yet another shock in the world of celebrity was the announcement that Chris Martin, 37 and Paltrow, 41 have decided to divorce. The couple, who have been together for 10 years, have two children Apple, nine and Moses, seven. In a statement issued by the pair, they said that they are and “always will be a family, and in many ways we are closer than we have ever been. We are parents first and foremost, to two incredibly wonderful children and we ask for their and our space and privacy to be respected at this difficult time.” Such situations are always that much harder when played out under the celebrity spotlight so we hope the family can get through it with relative ease.

Lindsay Lohan ‘meltdown’ on own reality show Rarely out of the headlines these days, some may have been fooled into thinking that LiLo’s new documentary series was an attempt to repair her tarnished image. Unfortunately, the series led by the Oprah Winfrey has done the exact opposite. In the final episode, Lindsay reveals she recently suffered a miscarriage and begins to sob on camera. The eight-part reality show has also shown the 27-year old actress open up about her so called ‘sex list’ amongst other trashy revelations. Oprah is said to be furious with Lindsay’s behaviour and has pulled the plug on a second series.

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ritish millionaire Andrew Bush, 49, was allegedly shot in the head by his ex-lover, Mayka Kukucova, at his luxury Spanish villa in Estepona. The 23 year-old Slovakian, who may have been holed up at his villa for up to a week, ambushed Mr Bush and his current girlfriend, 21-year-old student Maria Korotaeva, when they arrived at the villa to celebrate their five-month anniversary. After allegedly shooting Mr Bush three times, Miss Kukucova is believed to have fled the scene in Mr Bush’s Hummer. A part-time model, Miss Kukucova is being held in custody in Slovakia after managing to flee Spain in the wake of her former lover’s death, despite an international manhunt. She has been accused of killing him in revenge for being dumped late last year, but is reportedly claiming she acted in selfdefence. A court in her homeland is expected to approve her extradition to Spain within the next month.

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Mr Bush’s family has painted a disturbing picture of an irrational woman whose jealous rages destroyed her relationship with the multi-millionaire jeweller. Daughter Ellie explained that she would throw tantrums in his Bristol shops, check computers he had used and go through his phone. However, Miss Kukucova’s lawyer, Michal Filip told The Sun, “Mayka left Spain because she feared for her life and health. This was because of Andy Bush and the people that he was meeting with.” He added: “We deny that she broke into his house and was lying on a bed in pyjamas.” The Sun reported that the model told her parents she was defending herself and had gone to Mr Bush’s house because she was pregnant and wanted child support. The case continues.

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ormer PM Tony Blair and his wife Cherie were spotted strolling around Marbella Old Town during the Easter break. This is the first time they have been seen together since Nelson Mandela’s memorial service in December. Their holiday in Marbella comes just over a week after Rupert Murdoch broke his silence on his divorce from Wendy Deng. The media mogul has said he divorced his wife because of claims she was close to the former Prime Minister. It was alleged in February that Miss Deng, 45, had written notes praising Mr Blair’s “good body” and his “butt”. In a list of reasons why “I’m so missing Tony”, she gushed in poor English about his “pierce blue eyes which I love. Love his eyes. Also I love his power on the stage”.

I We all know the Blairs love a bit of celeb schmoozing, so when Antonio Banderas offered to give them a tour of Málaga during the Semana Santa processions we are sure they jumped at the chance. Banderas and Blair watched the parade from the balcony of the Larios Hotel and seemed to be getting on famously.

ew evidence has come to light about the night Amy Fitzpatrick disappeared. It has been suggested that that she could be buried near Mijas race course, close to her home in Riviera. A local

English-language newspaper claims that an anonymous caller has pinpointed the exact spot in an emotional late night

t seems the Golden Tarts definitely have the X Factor. Joe McElderry, the 2009 winner of X Factor dropped into the Golden Tarts salon in Puerto Banús while on a break from his current tour. While his two friends enjoyed a bit of pampering at the salon, Joe was happy to sit and have a chinwag with the Tarts. He admitted that he hadn’t met Simon Cowell’s baby yet, that he bites his nails before going on stage and that he LOVED the Tarts’ new clothes range by Love Label. With many reality starts letting the fame get to their heads, it was refreshing to meet such a down-toearth star. He even turned down a freebie treatment. Can we have it instead?

phone call to the missing 15-year-old‘s aunt in Ireland in January. Coming almost six years to the day that the teenager vanished on the Costa del Sol her aunt, Christine Kenny was given the information of where her body might be found by the Irish caller at her home in Dublin. She has apparently given the information to both the Irish and Spanish police and made an emotive appeal for a new search to be launched. Amy is said to be buried behind the fifth stable block at the Hipodromo Costa del Sol, just above La Cala de Mijas. In the photo the red circle highlights the aforementioned stable blocks.

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housands of British university students arrived in the Spanish holiday resort of Salou, one hour south of Barcelona, for the annual Saloufest I LoveTour 2014, which is essentially a week-long drinking binge. The week kicks off with the students warming up, by downing large amounts of alcohol at the hotel, then moving down to the beachfront for lunch and more alcohol. This is followed later by an 11-hour fancy dress drinking marathon between the many bars and clubs around town. The same itinerary applied for the whole week. We feel for the poor locals.

he King of Spain Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia of Spain, Prince of Asturias Felipe, Princess of Spain, Princess of Asturias Letizia Ortiz and Princess Elena delivered The Toison Gold to former Ibero-American Secretary General, Enrique V. Iglesias at the Royal Palace in Madrid.

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olombian pop star, Shakira and Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique have been spotted out and about with their gorgeous baby boy, Milan. Shakira and her son visited the Tibidabo Church and the whole family had a day out together at the Aquarium in Barcelona along with Shakira’s brother, Tonino.

t may have cost a reported €100 million to bring Gareth Bale to Spain, but last month he scored a priceless goal as Real Madrid beat arch rivals Barcelona 2-1 to win the Copa del Rey. Bale’s stunning individual effort came five minutes before the final whistle. Standing on the touchline, Real’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, also admired it. “I had the perfect view,” he said. “It was a fantastic goal from an extraordinary player. We’re lucky he plays for Real Madrid” - not least because he has delivered the first trophy of a new era.

body found in a bag with tape around it on a beach in Orihuela has been identified as 25 year-old Francis Brennan, from Anfield, Liverpool. He was believed to have been kidnapped by men posing as police officers in Alicante. Mr Brennan was found with a severe head injury and is believed to have been tortured. He fled to Alicante in October to avoid being sentenced for an assault in Thames Valley in 2012 and was last seen on 24th January.

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“I would rather go naked than wear high street”

We’ve all seen the press – the high street mascara that exceeds the results of even the priciest department store brand. The face cream that costs less than half its luxury rival, yet has a waiting list. So do we really need to pay out for designer beauty products? The truth is that there are good and bad products in all price categories. Here are our tips on where to splurge and where to save on makeup.

Eye shadow

Foundation Skincare products such as foundation, concealers and primers are where you should invest your money. The more expensive products may have certain ingredients in them, such as sunscreen, vitamins and added antioxidants, all of which raise the price of makeup. Luxury brand foundation lines are formulated with finely milled ingredients, and this results in a smoother, more even application on your skin. You’ll use less product because high-end foundations generally offer more coverage than their less expensive counterparts. We recommend Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup and Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Mascara Mascara has the shortest lifespan - only two to three months. Much of its quality

degrades due to frequent exposure to air, which causes its formula to dry and crust. As much as we love YSL Faux Effect, when it starts to clump after three weeks it is literally money down the drain. Cheapie mascaras that work and won’t put as big a dent in your wallet are Loreal Voluminous Mascara, Maybelline Falsies Mascara and Rimmel London Volume Flash Bold Curves Mascara. Blush The fine art of a luxury powder lies in the degree to which it’s been pulverized. The finest will allow you to layer and layer without ever looking like a clown. High street blushers tend to be too powdery with little pigment. They are filled with a lot of talc, meaning you have to use a lot of product to get the desired effect. Invest in Dior Rosy Glow Awakening Blush.

While pigmentation plays a big part in choosing whether to opt for designer or drugstore cosmetics, makeup’s spoiling cycle should do too. Eye shadows are recommended for a maximum lifespan of only three months. Drugstores have really stepped up their game when it comes to eye shadows by improving their colour payoff and pigmentation. Sleek palettes should go straight onto your must-have list, Bourjois shadows are very pigmented and Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo stay on forever and blend beautifully. Lipstick Save and spend. Go cheap for trendy colours that will only be hot this season. If you like to wear one classic shade all the time, you might want to spend more for a richer lipstick that will last longer without drying out your lips. High street hotties are L’Oréal Paris Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss, Revlon Super Lustrous Crème Lipstick and Avon Ultra Colour Rich Mega Impact Lipstick. Oh, and don’t overlook good old Vaseline. This multi-tasking product acts as a lip balm or gloss and can also be used to create wet look shadow or a highlighter sheen. Brushes Investing in good quality makeup brushes and tools will not only help to give you a flawless makeup look, but you’ll actually save money in the long run. You can extend the use of your foundation by applying it with a pro foundation brush - it will create an airbrushed look, and you’ll use less product than if you used your fingers. Tom Ford Smoky Eye Brush, Giorgio Armani Blender Brush and Chanel Concealer Brush #10 are a few of our favourites.

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How did you get into the world of aesthetic practice? I have always been fascinated by beauty and medicine, then one day I decided to combine my two loves and began working in aesthetic medicine. How would you describe your work in one sentence? I give people back their youth. What made you passionate about working with the face and skin? It would have to be the immediate results achieved from the treatments I use and the customer satisfaction. You cannot beat that feeling when you see a client’s face light up when they see the final results.

age management, pain management and other areas. It is also important to note that the team of doctors, surgeons, dentists, anaesthetists and nurses all belong to The Trinon Collegium Practicum, an organization which has an international focus and works with established partner organizations to provide a high standard of care to patients and education to doctors. We have several research groups working with the USA, Singapore and Germany.

Tell us about your latest treatments? We only work with the most innovative treatments, which offer a faster and more natural recovery and restoration. Ozone therapy is the latest addition that we can offer to our clients to improve the quality of their skin. Ozone therapy is used in Aesthetic Medicine, due to the gas’s incredible properties that induce cellular and antioxidant activation, act as a powerful germicide and an agent capable of reactivating the production of collagen/elastin and as an inductor of lipolysis. The ozone is a unique agent in the saving and restoration of the natural beauty and health of your skin. These skin treatments do not hide flaws, but restore the natural functions and stimulate the normal skin processes. They are based on essential elements only: water and oxygen/ozone.

What can a new patient expect during the initial consultation? In our clinic we give the patient a personalized aesthetic evaluation based on the extensive expertise of our medical team. You will leave knowing that you will have access to the most innovative treatments on the market.

What do you consider to be your areas of expertise? Aesthetic medicine and especially rejuvenation of the face and skin. Tell us about the clinic? Titanium Clinic Marbella is part of the Titanium Group, which is established in Spain and Santo Domingo, with clinics in Madrid, Santo Domingo, Granada, Nerja, León, Ejido, Motril and Marbella. The Marbella Clinic is a leader in the group and is known for having the latest technology and the highest standards of treatments in the fields of dental, aesthetic medicine,

Which are your most popular treatments? The anti-wrinkle botulinum toxin type A, fillers and peels.

What do you think makes a good patient/ doctor relationship? Be honest with the patient and do not offer false expectations of the results that can be achieved. Sun damage is a major issue in Spain. How do you treat this? The best way is to combine several methods: peeling, IPL and don’t forget what a good quality sunscreen can achieve.

How do you stay abreast of the latest in cosmetology and aesthetic treatments? Being a physician who belongs to the Spanish

Society of Aesthetic Medicine means that I am constantly aware of the latest techniques and most innovative and effective treatments;

also participating in national and international conferences on the antiaging industry keeps me up to date. Have you seen an increase in men taking up aesthetic treatments? Yes! More and more men are seeking botulinum toxin treatment, because they see results in their partners. What do you see in the future of the aesthetic medicine? I think the future of aesthetic medicine and anti-aging is moving towards prevention rather than trying to rejuvenate after the deterioration of the skin. titaniumclinic.com

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Childhood Trauma –– CAUSE, IMPACT AND RECOVERY –– Written by Alexandra Madureira with the assistance of Claire Puttock

tra uma can happen to most people during their lives, dealing with the death of a loved one or coping with a serious illness in a family for example, and the aftermath can be extremely difficult to cope with. However childhood trauma can have an even more profound impact and can influence our character, behaviour and the way we perceive ourselves throughout our lives. It can cause us to be abusive to ourselves or to others. Dealing with the fallout can be difficult, but recovery is possible. Low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions and other mental health conditions, such as eating or personality disorders, can be caused or exacerbated by what we experience in our childhood. Take Michael for example; he bullies other children at his school, calling them names and physically hurting them; he is disruptive in class and disrespectful to his teachers. Or little Sarah who seems nervous, isolates herself and is often in tears at the most insignificant thing. Both Michael and Sarah may be reacting to trauma experienced at the hands of parents, relatives or other caregivers from birth and / or throughout their childhood years. Sometimes it’s much harder to spot. This type of abuse could be physical, mental or the result of exposure to aggression or addiction at home.

The way we are treated as children influences the way our brain develops and creates a long lasting ‘blueprint’ that can shape the way we live our lives. This

can manifest itself by unconsciously repeating the patterns of childhood trauma in the form of abusing others or ourselves, forming unhealthy addictions, or living with unmanageable emotions.

Alexandra Madureira MBPsS, resident psychologist at the medical and psychological clinic, Cortijo Care, based in San Pedro.

Psychiatrists and psychologists often refer to the impact of childhood trauma as ‘dysregulation’. In short this means we can find it hard to regulate our thoughts, feelings and behaviour because of what happened to us as children. In our early years our brains are delicate so if a parent or caregiver abuses us and inflicts stress, our brains develop differently to those who grow up in more stable and loving environments.

within a safe environment. Through this process of realisation, the client can begin to understand why they may endure or inflict abusive behaviours on themselves, others, or indeed both. It then becomes possible, with the ongoing support of the therapist, to influence their brains to think and act in a more positive way, using coping strategies, better communication skills and thought processing.

Trauma in our early years will alert the brain to scan for threats and respond to them instinctively. Continuous activation of these responses can create a permanent susceptibility to perceive the world as a hostile place in which we have to protect ourselves. For some there may be a genetic vulnerability that is aggravated by trauma; for others this is not the case. Regardless of this we are born with an instinctive predisposition to form a strong bond with our mother. If she fails us in any way it can affect the health of our connection to her, or others as we grow.

Mental illnesses, addictions, eating and anxiety disorders are problems that are surmountable when we can get the right help from highly trained therapists and doctors. The impact of this treatment can be far reaching, improving our relationships with partners, children and loved ones and, most importantly, ourselves.

The brain however, does have the ability to recover from childhood trauma and we can stop the cycle of abuse. A transformation can occur by which we make the transition from feeling neglected to feeling secure, from feeling unloved to feeling cherished. Psychotherapy is an effective way of helping people to make the changes in their lives that can restore their ability to stop destructive patterns and enhance a state of well-being. Therapists will encourage clients, in a healthy and manageable way, to talk about themselves, their feelings, behaviours and life experiences. This helps the therapist to establish trust with the client. Through this the client can start to experience a more accurate sense of self-awareness and an understanding of how childhood traumas have impacted their lives

If your feelings and behaviour have become unmanageable and damaging, or if you know someone who in this position, help is at hand and recovery is possible. Moving

from an emotionally dark place into one of light takes courage, effort and time, but the improvement in the quality of our lives and those of the people around us is more than worth the effort. Cortijo Care specialises in Trauma Resolution Therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming). Call us now for a confidential chat or to book an appointment on 952 780 181. C/ Joaquin Turina, Cortijo Blanco, San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella. info@cortijocare.com cortijocare.com

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This month Sala Super League headed to Alferini, in the grounds of Villa Padierna Hotel, for the third event in the year-long competition. As always it was extremely close - a three-way tie, in fact - and only decided on count-back. List and Bedrog triumphed, taking home the winning prize, closely followed by Sala Group and Team Marbella. In the individual competition Pat Jones from Team Marbella took home the highest award. The players then returned to La Sala for drinks, nibbles, an auction raising funds for DEBRA and the monthly prize-giving.

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WELCOME BACK AQWA MIST Aqwa mist is back for the 2014 season and it is bigger and better than ever before. The opening party this month kick-started the season in explosive style with a live sax performance, podium dancers and fully booked VIP tables. After this launch party one thing is for sure – Aqwa will continue to dominate the nightlife scene this summer as the hottest venue on the whole of the Coast.

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GUYS AND DOLLS AT BEACH HOUSE “A little party never killed nobody” - this was very much the attitude at The Beach House’s 1920s event this month; guests wearing flapper dresses and sequinned headpieces enjoyed live entertainment and top quality cuisine, both of which have become synonymous with The Beach House. Masquerade was a particular highlight, as they performed classic hits from the recent film of The Great Gatsby. Suffice to say this Roaring Twenties event was a roaring success!

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DE PLACE TO BE! Marbella’s glitterati came out in force this month for the opening of new nighttime venue, De Place. Offering guests cool and crisp glasses of Tanqueray and tonic, as well as champagne and an array of canapés the bar, located next door to Dynamic Gym in Le Village, remained packed all evening. K:Miss and John Hobbs took to the decks as the night drew in introducing the bar as the slickest new venue in Marbella. Watch this space.

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Nimrod Messeg organised a highly successful event to display his latest ironwork this month. The one-off pieces caused quite a stir among guests at the H10 Plaza Hotel. Nimrod uses a unique artisan method of sculpting iron, which allows him to create beautiful, curvaceous designs. Check out the Messeg website to view this special collection of products at: messegdesign.com

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FASHION FLAIR AT FABRIC BOUTIQUE The latest must-have summer collection lined the walls of new womenswear boutique ‘Fabric’ in Centro Plaza at its opening this month. With stock changing on a weekly basis and ridiculously low prices, there really is no reason why you should not pay bubbly owners, Michelle and Bex a visit. It is the ladies’ second shop in less than six months after the success of their first store ‘Bowtique’ in La Cala. Packed full of bags, shoes, accessories and clothes, this fashion boutique caters for all ages and will definitely help fill that all important summer wardrobe.

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LIONS ROAR FOR CHARITY F1 Immo Car Gallery was proud to be one of the main sponsors at the “Lions European Golf Championship” and “Lions Golf Nation Cup” tournaments, which took place from the 23rd to the 30th of March on five outstanding golf courses, namely Finca Cortesin Golf Resort, Atalaya Old, San Roque, Alcaidesa Links and Marbella Club Golf Resort. These were followed by a big prize-giving gala at the Gran Hotel Elba Thalasso in Estepona.

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You win a holiday and have to pick the package; which one do you choose?

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+4 points d) A big city getaway where you can explore the markets and shops, wonder the streets and enjoy the sights and sounds of the destination +2 points

You have to choose a theme for a party. Which is it?

a) The Oscars – red carpet affair with champagne, canapés and gorgeous gowns +4 points b) A black and white mardi

gras, simplicity and style at its best

+1 point c) A garden party – outside

in the open air with fair lights, cupcakes and afternoon tea

+3 points d) A barn dance with a full live band and hog-roast for dinner

+2 points

What is your favourite tipple?

a) Bourbon on the rocks (with or without mixer) +2 points b) Can’t beat a cold, cool beer +3 points c) Champagne - Dom Perignon or Cristal preferably

+4 points d) Mojito or similar cocktail +1 point

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You are allowed to own the car of your dreams; which would it be?

a) The classic VW Samba bus (21 windows)

+3 points b) Rolls Royce Phantom +4 points

c) Bentley Continental +1 point d) A Fastback Shelby Mustang +2 points

You are going to a red carpet premiere - what is your outfit of choice?

FOR HER

FOR HIM

a) A high neck, lace dress or dolly dress with lots of frills

a) Simple black

+3 points

b) Something to make me stand out, perhaps a smoking jacket or a cravat +3

b) A backless, full-length cocktail dress with a pair of diamond studded heels +4 points c) A two-piece

suit with silk lining. Skirt or trouser suit, something fitted

+2 points d) The latest in

catwalk fashion

+1 point

tie

+1 point

points

c) Anything

that has a name so when I am asked, “Who you’re wearing?” I can state it

+4 points d) A second hand suit corduroy or something with a patterned silk lining +2 points

You are asked to make a dessert for a get together; what do you make?

a) Dessert shooters,

something for everyone

+1 point b) A classic fondant or soufflé +2 points

c) A Jimmy Choo inspired selection of desserts - perhaps I will buy them in rather than make them!

+4 points d) Pavlova with fresh wild berries and double whipped cream

+3 points

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The perfect bed for you is….

a) Fully upholstered bed and base with an inset mattress with lovely soft sheets but not too many decorative cushions to throw on the floor when I want to sleep! +1 point b) Super-king bed with topper with at least two pillows per

side - one firm, one you totally sink into, Egyptian cotton sheets adorned with scatter cushions of all textures and trims

+4 points c) A four-poster complete with soft voile and a stunning mix of cushions that you have picked up on your travels +3 points d) A soft leather headboard with studding detail and a very comfy mattress! +2 points

Your ideal home is something along the lines of....

a) A boutique country home with its own dock overlooking the lake in Switzerland +3 points b) A lavish penthouse in Dubai with all the high-tech gadgets your heart desires! +4 points c) An open plan apartment in New York city with lots of light and clean lines

+1 points d) An industrial look, converted loft space in Amsterdam +2 points

If you could play an instrument it would be...

a) My I-phone has all the instruments I need +1 points b) I wouldn’t, I prefer to be serenaded +4 points

10 Which of these

sentences sums you up your thoughts on your home best...

a) My home is an important way for me to express myself +3 points b) It’s all about the ‘wow’ factor maybe its not too practical but it looks amazing +4 points c) My house is

a collection of my travels and experiences

c) The saxophone because of its earthy

+2 points

d) Nothing

jazz roots

d) The violin because it is both classical

and soulful

+3 points

too cluttered, functionality is essential

+1 point

Count up your points and turn the page to see your style defined! 74

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Lavish and Luxurious

There is no shame in enjoying the finer things in life. You can spot quality a mile off and appreciate the work and detail involved in making such items. Bespoke and unique pieces are a must in creating your perfect ambience and you enjoy the feel and textures of luxury fabrics. Stunning silks, crushed velvets and a mixture of sheens and textures dress your home and there is an elegance and flow to the house that speaks volumes about the quality you require and expect. Feature lighting and chandeliers, whether modern or classics, appeal to you and table and side lamps are where bigger is definitely better. Â

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Shabby chic

The shabby chic look is all about creating a bohemian, laid-back environment. Forget about twee and fussy, this look is relaxed and comforting. A style that is both warm and charming, full of worn, pre-loved objects and furniture, the key here is imperfection - it is that which makes this style of comfort work. Commonly mixed with an interesting ensemble of interiors, it combines the raw and pretty rough surfaces with clean, flat surfaces.

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| 11-20 |

Retro

Your choice of style is varied and collectable. You make the past modern with your nostalgic eye for design. Look out for old industrial looking objects that are made from steel, metal or wood, preferably worn down, salvaged or recycled! Retro home decor is based on classic design principles, which still look stylish today.

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Contemporary

You’re all about light, space and function. Your décor must be straight lines or beautifully curved. A clean and simple design, which reflects the latest trends, is perfect for you. In your clutter free design, everything serves its purpose and we could all learn a lot from your ‘less is more’ way of thinking. Therefore you should avoid having lots of furniture or objects or at least be able to hide them in good, well thought out storage. The main concept behind your choice of décor is based largely on the space being honest, that’s why big open spaces work well for you. Lucky for you your contemporary style works with most, if not all, interior styles!

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a Morera is the ultimate vantage point to soak up the beauty of the region. With panoramic views of Gibraltar, North Africa and the glittering Coastline, this property is located in the tranquil plains of the Marbella Club Golf Resort. It is truly one of a kind. The elite Marbella Club Golf Resort plays host to various palatial size homes but La Morera stands apart from these gated villas dotted throughout the golf course. First and foremost, its deep raspberrypink shade gives the property a distinctive look, this paired with the twenty foot high central window that leads up to a cupola ceiling where a Moorish lantern hangs means that La Morera looks and feels like a descendant of the formidable Alhambra Palace in Granada.

Owners Paul and Jan built the fourbedroom villa with two-bedroom guest apartment from scratch. ‘If I never enter another tile or curtain shop again, it would be too soon,’ laughs Paul who tells Features Editor Amber O’Shaughnessy that his wife Jan put a great deal of thought into every last fixture and fitting within the house to make it the dream property. It is true that La Morera is incredibly well thought out, from the colour-coordinated bedrooms which each have a very distinct feel, ‘this is the French bedroom’, Paul states proudly as we embark on a grand tour of the house, to the built in fridge in the master bathroom should you fancy a glass of champagne whilst getting ready for the evening. The whole property oozes design flare.

KEEP IT REAL In a synergy of old and new, La Morera boasts all the most up-to-date mod cons including built in music system which can pump out the same song in every room of the house (ideal for those mid-summer parties), as well as remote controlled central fireplace, under floor heating and electronic black out blinds throughout. Equally so, the villa exudes an ancient Golden Age-style spirit with its fountains, wine cellar and indoor pool tiled with original Sevilliana mosaics. This ‘hammam’ inspired swimming area also features star shaped glass panels in the ceiling so as the sun shines, its rays cast star shaped designs onto the pale blue water beneath. Simply magical. When asked what makes La Morera so special, its owners reply that it is a house that’s a home. This may sound strange, but so many of the sprawling villas that line the Costa del Sol have an air of ghostliness about them; they feel as though life has not seeped through the walls for decades. La Morera couldn’t be

further away from this. ‘We spend time in every room of the house’, says Paul, ‘the perfect proportions of the property mean that it has a homely feel while still retaining great style’.

Indeed the interior of the property has been meticulously sourced from countless countries throughout the world. The main fireplace is from Holland and the drinks cabinet from China, not forgetting the Portuguese solid wood dining table brought into the house by crane because of its sheer weight. La Morera continues to impress outside. Its gardens are like an exotic Garden of Eden made up of mango, avocado, fig and banana trees as well as jasmine, bougainvillea and jacaranda. It is when standing in the grounds of the property that it becomes apparent just how tranquil the spot really is. Only 20 minutes from Puerto Banus, yet surrounded by total silence and with a premier golf course and riding club on your doorstep, La Morera is in a golden location. Plus with plans already in place to build a luxury hotel and polo grounds nearby, this area is set to be on par with Sotogrande in the coming years. After 7 happy years spent at La Morera, Paul and Jan are ready to hand over their special paradise. ‘The initial architectural plans of the house were drawn by hand and the finished product was exactly as was envisaged – the property is a true delight’, Paul smiles. It’s highly significant name speaks volumes: according to Spanish tradition, planting a ‘morera’ or mulberry tree in a new site will bring good luck, we find it hard to believe that anybody could be anything other than delighted spending time in this magical property. Available exclusively at Fine & Country Marbella email: goldenmile@fineandcountry.com Tel. +34 952 76 40 10 fineandcountry.com KH Photography Kevin Horn, T. 651 086 201 info@khphotography.co.uk khphotography.co.uk

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esigning a terrace is lots of fun. Having created numerous feature terraces for my clients, the best approach and advice I can give you is first of all to clear your mind, close your eyes, and picture yourself in a blissful place. Feel yourself relaxing and enjoying quality leisure time outside - it’s okay to dream! Then you can bring that same feeling to your terrace. With spring’s lovely weather and summer around the corner, what better time to show you some cool designer pieces for your garden and terrace?

Living the good life outside that’s the essence of Tribù.

Belgian, family-run design house Tribù adds discreet luxury and exclusivity to your terrace or garden. This is luxury outdoor, world-class design: a refined cocktail of elegant modernism, distinctive purity and impeccable quality. Tribù is luxurious, but always discreet. Tribù’s stand at the Milan fair was elegant and enticing, showcasing Tosca, the new collection by Monica Armani. The motivation behind Tosca was to create a warm and inviting collection stimulating intrigue and exuding style through its extra-wide braiding and natural colours. Its rounded forms, elegant legs and attractive seating shell make Tosca a celebration of and tribute to womankind. Innovative, weatherproof materials sourced through thorough research, form the TRIBÙ trademark and make this collection desirable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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and founder of Ambience Home Design, a leading interior architecture and design firm on the Costa del Sol, has over the last decade, worked on a variety of projects throughout Europe, the Caribbean Islands and Middle East, assisting her clients in the very challenging task of refurbishing, decorating and furnishing their homes down to the very last detail.

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VIS À VIS: New outdoor collection in teak by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga The dining set plays with vertical lines on the table and criss-cross upholstery on the dining chair, creating an original geometric combination.

A floating, modular seating landscape In this sofa collection, the teak platform appears to be floating. The sofa’s back and arm structures are invisible, because the cushions are on a bracket. This means the sofa looks great from whichever way you look at it. Moreover, you can attach a graphic border or practical tables to the platform. Apart from ergonomic seating comfort, the Vis à Vis sofa also offers a modular construction system in which you are the fashion designer. The system is very simple and with two different modules and two types of seating and back/ armrest cushions, you can be creative.

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Gervasoni InOut Italian brand Gervasoni, have some delightful and fresh pieces too. Their InOut Collection has an array of designs that will entice any fan of al fresco living. A clever combination of materials, shapes and colours characterise the Inout collection, not only for outdoor use â&#x20AC;&#x201C; terraces, gardens, swimming-pools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but also for indoors. Teak, ceramics, stone, aluminium and hand-woven polyethylene are the materials used and mixed to create this range of chairs and tables, sofas, armchairs and other pieces of furniture.

InOut 807 F This is very light and tres chic: designed by Paola Navone, the slender frame design holds a robust seat cushion, bringing a slick, modern and fresh feel to your terrace. This line is available with blue or grey frame and/or with blue, grey, black PVC or a mixture of two colours.

They also have this fabulous teak armchair design.

Or how about this design in teak? the combination of the low sunbeds and coffee tables, canopy sofa, and wide armchairs create a romantic and peaceful layout.

For a fun, bar setting arrangement, try these bar tables with a slatted teak top, central base in blue, white or anthracite grey ceramic. This is also available with a teak veneer top (only for indoor use) or with a walnut veneer top, natural or ebony colour.

HOME COUTURE Sweet The spirit of eclecticism and the pleasure of combining characterise the new and rich Sweet collection. Included are articles inspired by different ‘worlds’ and by artisan expertise that encompasses ancient, traditional and modern materials – wood, marble, pressed bamboo, rattan and also rubber and cement – that form tables, chairs, armchairs and storage items. The sofas feature an interesting design, in which the back and the armrests – both in the woven rattan and fabric versions – envelop the seat, like spacious rest surfaces.

Ghost Out 05 from InOut Collection Armchair for outdoor use, upholstered with water repellent polyurethane foam and removable covers. Super stylish and laidback.

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Motoring author, racing driver and photo-journalist Ian Kuah reports on the Jaguar F-Type Coupe

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he roads in the Llieda region, south of Barcelona, are one of Spain’s best-kept secrets. Fast and open across the plains, they turn narrow and sinuous as they climb into the mountains. Either way, they carry very little traffic and are the perfect place for putting the new Jaguar F-Type Coupe through its paces. Both the 3.0 litre V6-powered F-Type S Coupe and its 5.0 litre V8powered F-Type R Coupe sister are supercharged, but the R is quite a different animal from the S, and you soon realise that a wild animal is always lurking just below the surface. The difference is made even greater by the V8’s output hike of 55hp and 55Nm for the stiffer Coupe, over its 15kg heavier Convertible sister. The new numbers are a heady 550hp and 680Nm of torque. The V6 motors in the F-Type Coupe and F-Type S Coupe retain the 340hp and 380hp outputs of the Convertible respectively, as well as the standard mechanical limited-slip differential.

On the mountain roads that formed the middle part of our test route, where instinct would have most drivers reaching for the second forward ratio on the tighter bends, third always proved adequate in the V8 R. As a measure of the massive low end torque on tap, even accelerating out of tight bends on part throttle in third sometime brought a wiggle from the back end as the fat rear Pirelli’s were bested in their efforts to hold onto the tarmac. That is not to say that the F-Type Coupe lacks mechanical grip. In fact on both public roads and the very technical Motorland Aragon race circuit, the tenacious grip from the fat 255/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20 Pirelli PZero rubber that comes standard on the R version never seems to run out in the dry. I was glad that Jaguar had specified the optional sports seats on their test cars as the sheer lateral forces that so easily built up required both the enveloping grip of these sports seats and me bracing myself against the footrest to resist the lateral acceleration.

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The way the V6 and V8 Coupe go off down the road is dramatically different.

Jaguar say that the 80-percent stiffer allaluminium Coupe bodyshell, which boasts a very impressive torsional rigidity of 33,000 Nm/degree of twist, has allowed them to further stiffen the spring and damper rates for even better handling and grip. Chief chassis engineer, Mike Gallery, told me that the spring and damper rates have been increased by 4.3 percent in front and 3.7 percent at the rear over the open version. Also, the electronic mapping for the Active Damping is different on the 1,650kg R Coupe. Despite being 15kg heavier, the Convertible has a slightly lower centre of gravity as the mass of its ragtop and electro-hydraulic folding mechanism sit closer to the ground.

The metal roof and hatchback with its large glass rear window are heavier, and if you specify the optional glass roof with its sliding panel, that adds a further 6.0 kg at the highest point of the car. In the final analysis, these differences, the optional trackday rubber on optional forged 20-inch alloy wheels, optional Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes that reduce unsprung weight by 21kg, and the active rear spoiler that creates 120kg of downforce at the rear, help the F-Type R Coupe achieve its impressive 7 min 39 sec Nurburgring lap time. The glass roof does look nice with certain paint colours such as white and silver, giving the impression of an even more extensive glasshouse. On the other hand,

the metallic red and orange cars looked good with their unbroken roofline seeming to articulate the sleek coupe shape in a more traditional way in these colours. From a practical point of view, the Coupe is the one to take on a long trip. While the Convertible is a willing driving partner on a cross continental jaunt, its small boot is a big minus. The 407-litre (315-litres to the parcel shelf) luggage bay of the Coupe, whose tailgate can optionally be powered, has no such restrictions. The way the V6 and V8 Coupe go off down the road is dramatically different. Unlike on the Convertible launch last year, there were no entry-level V6 cars in sight, so our six-cylinder experience was limited to the 380hp F-Type S model.

TORQUE TALK Jaguar are one of the last manufacturers to use supercharged motors, but the instant throttle response and potent shove in the back is a stark reminder of just how effective this branch of the forced aspirated family is when done properly. The supercharged V6 is a powerful and snappy unit, but its character is more one of efficiency than tugging at your heartstrings. Despite a mellifluous soundtrack and strong thrust from 380hp at 6,500rpm and 460Nm of torque from 3,500 to 5,000rpm, the V6 motor feels effective rather than inspirational. While it did everything I asked of it, it never made me want to clear a space in my garage. The chief difference in character between the two motors is the way they deliver their power. Where the V6 trots out its horses in a strong and linear fashion, but starts to feel a little breathless as you approach the redline, raw power seems to literally explode out of the V8 at the merest touch of the throttle. This engine feels born to run, and feels as if its internals are lighter than the V6’s. At first I thought it was the squarer bore x stroke ratio, but at 84.5 x 89.0mm, the V6 is only slightly under-square compared to the 92.5 x 93.0mm dimensions of the V8.

Another factor that makes the V8 the superior drivers’ car is the feeling that the V6’s spring and damper rates are not quite right. While the uprated suspension works perfectly on the V8-powered R model, it seems to have created an imbalance on the V6-powered S that I did not notice on the more softly suspended Convertible. The low speed secondary ride of the V6 S Coupe feels a tad too stiff on bounce mode, while the back axle feels like it could do with a 10 to 15-percent increase in rebound control coming off the top of cresting undulations at speed. The spring and damper rates of the V8powered F-Type R Coupe on the other hand are very well resolved, with the front and rear axles performing perfectly in synch with each other, and the power steering also nicely judged for the chassis turn-in rate. The electronically-controlled Active Differential; is totally seamless and unobtrusive in operation, and is vital to the R’s traction and ability to deploy its power effectively. Together with the bombastic character of the 550hp motor, this helps to delivers the kind of holistic driving experience

that puts a big grin on your face from the moment you press the Start button on the centre console. If a motor can be described as exploding into life, this is it. With the exhaust bypass valve in Sport mode, the four outlet pipes growl, snarl, spit and pop depending on your throttle position and engine revs. On full noise, the supercharged bent-crank V8 sounds like a NASCAR racer, and its amplified soundtrack bouncing off the cliff faces on the mountain roads is something any red-blooded car enthusiast would want to bottle for posterity. This motor’s partner in crime is the ZF eightspeed Quickshift automatic gearbox, which is similar to the unit used by BMW. Jaguar has got their control software absolutely spot-on, the V6 and V8 engines and this transmission working as a seamless partnership to deliver as rapid and smooth up and downshifts as anyone could want in a road car. While the driver has full control over the gear ratios via the steering wheel paddle shifters, it is worth noting that should you wish to select a ratio via the transmission tunnel mounted selector lever, this works the correct way in manual mode; forwards for downshifts and backwards for upshifts.

TORQUE TALK With the stiffer bodyshell allowing the suspension to work optimally, the F-Type R Coupeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to deploy its not inconsiderable power and torque is incredibly rewarding for a good driver. While the 0-100km/h time of 4.2 sec, and the electronically limited 300km/h top speed are impressive, a mark of a potent and well-balanced car is manifest by the rapid cross-country pace you can achieve with seemingly little effort. The F-Type R Coupe is high up on that shortlist. In real world driving, its potent combination of 550hp at 6,500rpm and 680Nm of torque from 2,500 to 5,500rpm make for a car that can burble innocuously through villages in a high gear on a light throttle opening one moment, and then devour the tarmac in a controlled frenzy of ear candy and sheer g-force the next. This is the stuff that the most memorable Sunday morning drives are made of. Jaguar may have used the E-Type as the design inspiration for the F-Type, but that sleek 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s icon has nothing on its V8-powered 21st Century descendant when it comes to raw speed and brutal

The chief difference in character between the two motors is the way they deliver their power.

TORQUE TALK character. The V8 is the quintessential mailed fist in a velvet glove, but be warned that the velvet is very thin. Out of the box, the F-Type R has the natural sportscar genes that its bigger, heavier and older XKR-S brother tries very hard to show it has. The difference is clear the instant you try and chuck the larger and heavier XKR-S around a racetrack where the F-Type feels so very much more in its element. Jaguar wanted to show us how effective their new Torque Vectoring system is both in terms of helping to balance the car attitude in turns as well as correcting understeer and oversteer situations beyond the normal ESP style intervention that drivers of late model cars are familiar with. It rained heavily towards the end of the track session, and with the Torque Vectoring system helping out on top of the familiar Active Differential that is part of the V8 package, progressive power slides were easy to catch and hold in the streaming wet conditions. As it is counter-intuitive for a trained driver to pile into bend too fast and lift off, my instructor told me to deliberately use the wrong line on a sprinkler wetted section of track, lift off the throttle suddenly and then apply full steering lock. The Torque Vectoring system works by applying braking to the requisite inside wheel to counter excessive under or oversteer, and in this case it pulled the back end round to counter the massive understeer induced by my sudden manoeuvre. Ultimately of course it is a question of how much room you have for the system to retreive the situation before you hit a kerb or some other fixed part of the landscape. It is an inescapable fact of life that while these modern safety systems are pretty fool proof, nothing is idiot proof!

On the subject of safety, as with the XK, Jaguar designed the F-Type Convertible before the Coupe. This is a good thing since the stiff floorpan and sills and bulkheads required to make a stable structure for the Convertible make for a Coupe with class leading structural rigidity. In this case, the aforementioned 33,000 Nm/degree is top of the class. We were told that a change in the US roll-over crash regulations for fixed roof vehicles occurred while the Convertible was still in its gestation period, but with no change in the roll-over standards for open cars. Where the previous regulations required a fixed roof vehicle to be able to support one and a half times its own weight on one side of the roof, the revisions now require the roof structure to support four times the cars static weight across the whole roof with just 120mm intrusion allowed. The result is the F-Type Coupeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceptionally strong roof structure,

which shares the same 62-degree front windscreen rake as the Convertible. Jaguar has done very well with the F-Type since the Convertible was launched last May. Apparently 75-percent of the cars sold have been conquest sales, and Jaguar fully expect the Coupe to achieve 90-percent conquest sales, and take up 60 percent of F-Type production. When I came away from the F-Type Convertible drive last year, I was left with the impression that the V6 S was the optimum model, with the 495hp V8 having probably a tad too much engine for most people. However, the even more powerful V8 Coupe is nicely rounded out by its stiffer structure and uprated suspension, and so the flagship F-Type R Coupe is my pick of the bunch by a country mile. Great car, great drive, great Jaguar! Local dealer is Salamanca.

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he journey to Machu Picchu has become, in recent years, one of the most popular destinations for student back-packers and adventurous holidaymakers alike. When making your way to that popular Inca site it’s probably best to do it in as much style as possible, so why not take the Belmond Hiram Bingham or the Vistadome train, both operated by Perurail, and enjoy all the scenery on the way? The Vistadome train on the route to Machu Picchu has been recently remodelled to offer passengers a more pleasant trip. Clad in Vistadome’s distinctive blue and yellow, the train transports passengers in comfort. The seats have been upholstered in leather that does not heat, even when in direct sunlight and is used by manufacturers of the world’s most exclusive cars. There is also extra legroom between seats, a top-of-theline sound system, air-conditioning and heating. The panoramic windows help passengers to feel that they are part of the breathtaking landscape that can be viewed along the entire route. Peruvian cuisine is recently enjoying international popularity and to allow our passengers the pleasure of tasting it we have added local recipes and Andean ingredients to the Vistadome menu. A sample breakfast snack on the inbound route may include Andean fruit salad with elderberry coulis, Caprese-style sandwich with homemade huaro bread, Andean cheese, fresh tomatoes, basil and spinach, and cookies with chocolate from Quillabamaba. A sample teatime on the outbound route may include the typical causa, a dish of mashed potato with sautéed beef tenderloin, grilled vegetables and

Andean chocolate truffles covered with kiwicha. Snacks vary depending on the route. As the Vistadome leaves Cusco, it will pass through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, past ancient ruins, beautiful mountains and small towns until it reaches the jungle scenery around Machu Picchu. The entire route is narrated with stories and facts accompanied by soft Andean music. A map of the route will also be provided for further information. On the return route to Ollantaytambo and Poroy, they provide on-board entertainment starting with the cusquenian theatre group, Kusikay performing the local dance Saqra in typical outfits that represent playful devils during the festival of Virgen del Carmen in Paucartambo. Then a fashion show to demonstrate the latest alpaca knit creations by Michell. Garments, Perurail souvenirs, snacks and beverages are available to buy on board. perurail.com

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n the heights of the Peruvian Andes lies the famous Inca city of Cusco. Located in an exclusive area of the historical centre, between the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) and the vibrant and artistic neighbourhood of San Blas is the beautiful and atmospheric Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa. At only 10 minutes by car from the airport, this hotel offers the best location to explore the city because it is only a brief walk from the majority of Cusco’s attractions. Years of painstaking restoration have preserved the ancient house’s original design, which is now one of the most luxurious hotels in town and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Casa Cartagena is a traditional Spanish colonial house, which rises over Inca walls in front of a small, attractive piazza and features 16 luxurious suites and the exquisite Inca-inspired Qoya Spa with treatments that will restore the most exhausted body to full health. Its welcoming restaurant, La Bodega de la Chola once inspired Pablo Neruda’s poetry and hosted Che Guevara’s bohemian nights. The hotel’s suites are imaginatively arranged around a beautiful patio and all rooms feature a private balcony with

a wonderful view of the main house, allowing guests to enjoy breakfast, a relaxing drink or a candlelit dinner within the comfort of their own suite and under the starry skies of Cusco City. Cusco is famous for its high altitude, which can cause some to suffer from mild altitude sickness. However, Casa Cartagena’s suites have been equipped with an Enriched Oxygen System from two sources, which means that guests quickly adapt to the city’s altitude. The first source is through an enriched oxygen dispenser positioned over the bed to help you adapt to rest properly. The second is a clinical oxygen dispenser, located in the wall next to the bed that can be absorbed through a breathing mask, absorbing the necessary amount of oxygen needed for effective acclimatization. The hotel has also a boutique that supports individual artists, artisans and cooperatives from different regions of Peru in order to boost their growth and development. The hotel’s management team selects high quality products from all over the country so that all guests can take home an authentic piece of Peruvian art.

On arrival you will be handed a complimentary glass of the world famous Pisco Sour, after which the staff will ensure that you enjoy every second of your stay. Why not take the chance to learn how to mix your own Pisco Sour at Cocktail Time or make the most of the hotel’s butler service? casacartagena.com

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THE CUP that CHEERS

y 1725, the year in which the Order of the Bath was instituted, England was drinking a quarter of a million pounds of tea a year. Tea was still pronounced ‘tay’, so when in 1711 Alexander Pope wrote “The Rape of the Lock”, he still rhymed correctly when, tongue in cheek, he mentioned Queen

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Anne’s habit of drinking spirituous liquors out of tea cups: Hear thou, great Anna, whom three realms obey, Dost sometimes counsel take and sometimes tea.

Louis XIV of France never touched the stuff; but then he didn’t drink coffee or chocolate either, although in old age he drank an infusion of sage and veronica for his health. Such infusions remain popular in France and, indeed, in Spain, but as the craftsmen of Sèvres began to produce exquisite porcelain

COSTA CUISINE based upon Chinese designs, tea began to make inroads into polite 18th century French society. It also made an appearance during this century in both the Netherlands and Germany, where the Kaffee-Konditorei served tea alongside coffee and chocolate to accompany the heavy pastries. The Russian aristocracy equally took to the beverage, followed by the merchant classes, who made considerable fortunes importing the leaves from China. When Tsar Alexander III gave a picnic, the portable samovar (a device which kept water constantly on the boil, with a teapot perched on top) was the size of a small carriage. The beverage was drunk with a spoonful of jam, or a sugar lump clenched between the teeth, to overcome the somewhat harsh flavour of over-brewed tea. The Russians, of course, had easy access to the markets of China, and tea was the national drink of that country. It was drunk at all hours and on all occasions, and people carried supplies of the leaves with them, so that they could have a brew whenever they felt so disposed. There was a health advantage in this. Most of the available water was polluted, and so the need to boil it was fortuitous. The Emperor Shen Nung always boiled his water, and when, in precisely 2737 BC, he

observed some leaves fall into his boiling pot he then drank the result, and so enjoyed the first cup of tea. He was not always so

lucky. Tradition has it that he tested 365 different herbs, and died from a toxic overdose.

thereafter tea would provide a stimulant to help keep students awake during meditation. Whichever story we would like to accept, it is certain that tea is indigenous to India, where it is able to thrive on poor acidic soil incapable of supporting other crops. When it finally arrived in China about the third century AD during the Han empire, it was instantly popular, and it was not long before we begin to find references to it in the tax returns of the country! This popularity was enhanced by the exploits of the poet Lu Yu (c733 AD) who spent six years in Houmen mountain at the Longgai monastery brewing tea for his master whilst studying. His knowledge of tea enabled him to take care of his fellow students’ health. To assist in this he often went into the surrounding countryside to gather tea and herbs, and on one occasion he stumbled upon a spring which was extremely clean and clear. When he brewed tea with this water, he found that the taste had greatly improved, and from then on he realised the importance of quality water in brewing tea. Taking his cooking pots and a water tank, Lu Yu set off round the country to demonstrate the correct methods of making tea. If, however, in China the offering of tea to guests is an ancient rite, in Japan it borders on being a religion. The Emperor Shōmu (701-756 AD) accepted the first bowl of tea in Japan from a party of visiting Buddhist monks in 729 AD. Given the imperial approval, tea plantations were established, and from the contemplative qualities of Zen Buddhism, the formalities

of Shintoism, and their own predilection for formality, the Japanese gradually developed the idea of the Teahouse as a place of harmony, worship and dignity. Here a particular form of tea is drunk. This is not the clear liquid which accompanies food or quenches the thirst, but a kind of soup whipped up from tea powder into a froth and drunk with great ceremony. “The guest will silently approach the sanctuary… Then he will bend low and creep into the room through a small door…this is intended to inculcate humility…quiet reigns with nothing to break the silence save the note of the boiling water in the iron kettle” (Okakura-Kakuzo “Book of Tea”)

It is to China that we owe the extraordinary proliferation of different varieties of tea. To a

tea aficionado these subtleties of taste are as important as vine varieties are to a wine buff. All tea comes from the same type of plant, but altitude, month of picking, handling, place on the bush (high or low), all play a part. Leaves altered by oxidation before drying produce black teas; leaves dried directly are green. For the true connoisseur two extra-fine blends of dessert tea exist: Tit-koon-yum and Tit-lo-hom (“Titter ye not!”). These are picked by trained monkeys gathering tiny leaves from the heights of tall plants. But give me good old ‘mouse trotting’ tea, thick and black any day! *

* To the uninitiated, ‘mouse trotting’ in Wales refers to the

fact that the tea should be of a sufficient consistency to enable a mouse to run across the surface

Another legend regarding the origins of tea relate to Bodhidharma (late 5th century BC) who, having failed in his mission to spread Zen Buddism in Southern China, travelled to a Shaolin Monastery in the north. After being refused admission (although he later taught martial arts to the monks) he lived in a nearby cave, where he faced a wall for nine years, not speaking for the entire time. After seven years, however, he fell asleep. Upon awakening, he was very angry with himself, and so cut off his eyelids to prevent a similar happening. As his eyelids hit the floor the first tea plants sprang up; and

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pening mid-May and situated on the Paseo in Marbella (next to Garum), The Boardwalk offers casual beachside dining in contemporary surroundings. Diners can enjoy everything from breakfast and savoury crepes to freshly baked pizzas and traditional English afternoon tea. The impressive menu features timeless classics including Prawn Pil Pil and Chargrilled Fillet Steak as well as intriguing choices such as Thai Chicken Laksa with Pak Choi, Bamboo Shoots and Water Chestnuts, Trio of Pork served with Cauliflower Cheese Puree and Baked Macaroni with Wild Mushrooms, Garlic and Gorgonzola.

also focus on raising money for local breast cancer charity, Positively Pink and will be donating one cent of every euro spent within the venue to this very worthy cause. Positively Pink is the sole charity on the Costa del Sol dedicated to raising money to provide a free breast screening for British women who live within MĂĄlaga Province and to help fund the improvement and enhancement of medical treatment.

Open from 9am, seven days a week, The Boardwalk bar also boasts an exciting range of fresh juices and milkshakes, with names such as Hangover Heaven, Skinny-Mini, Pick Me Up and Rocky Road, available to enjoy at the bar, in the restaurant or to take away. If you prefer something a little stronger, why not try one of the refreshing cocktails or opt for a speciality shot? The Jam Doughnut, Lemon Drop and After Eight sound exceptionally tempting. In addition to the extensive a la carte menu, a delicious snack menu is available to enjoy on the beach beds situated in front of the restaurant, ideal for relishing the Marbella sunshine. Not only offering exceptional cuisine with amazing views, The Boardwalk will

To receive an invitation to The Boardwalk Opening Party or for further information please email: media@theboardwalkmarbella.com Paseo MarĂtimo 1 (next to Garum) www.theboardwalkmarbella.com

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This month SOCIETY MARBELLA took some time to meet The Boardwalk Team ahead of the exciting launch. So tell us a little bit about The Boardwalk? Howard: Casual beachside dining… a fantastic menu, with something for everyone, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Plus, you can’t beat the location - Marbella Paseo is always bustling and I never get tired of looking out over the sea. From the bar it is just the most amazing view. How did you decide on the pink colour scheme? Charley: We wanted something a little different. So many restaurants opt for the classic nautical colours but we wanted something a unique. The combination of beige, cream, mocha with touches of baby pink is amazing, I can’t want for everyone to see it, it is beautiful. What made you choose to support Positively Pink? Charley: We wanted to give something back and Positively Pink is such a worthy cause. Selecting a local

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charity was really important to us; The Boardwalk and Positively Pink seemed the perfect partnership. What unique cocktails will you be offering? Nick: As well as all the classics we will also be offering skinny cocktails and speciality shots such as Amaretto Sunset and Chocolate Caramel Cookie, which are almost a cocktail in themselves. Tell us about your Afternoon Tea what made you decide to bring this classic English touch to Marbella? Kara: As Charley mentioned, we wanted The Boardwalk to have that unique quality and evoke elegance, hence classic Afternoon Tea because it seemed like a brilliant addition. I can’t think of anywhere else you can sit and enjoy traditional afternoon tea with view out over the Mediterranean. It is going to be really special.

What makes The Boardwalk special? Penny: I think it is that you can pop in for a Vanilla Latte and a freshly baked cake or a Fillet Steak and Lobster, whatever you fancy, you are sure to find something on the menu that appeals. I also really like the skinny options, there are not many places you can go and know there will be some fantastic healthy choices that still taste delicious! Tell us about your opening party? Charley: It is going to be amazing. Start looking for your pink or white dress now! Plus don’t forget to email us for an invitation!

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QUAINT and Classy

New restaurant Momo brings South American flavours to the heart of Marbella’s Old Town with a fabulous fusion menu that will satisfy even the most demanding of foodies. We take a moment to interview the owners – Head Chef José and his wife, Katrin.

What menu is available at Momo? Here at Momo Marbella we welcome you to enjoy a fresh, fusion experience with gastronomy influenced by a mix of Asian and European tastes. Our Argentinean and Filipino chefs have a wealth of expertise, gained from global travels and getting to know products and people all across the world. What distinguishes us is that we mix flavours from Peru, Japan and Europe to create unique dishes that you may not have tasted before. For instance try our Caramelised Beef Salad in Sweet Honey Oyster Sauce and follow it with Teriyaki Salmon with Mango Apricot Sauce and Leaf Salad. Or try our special Ceviche with Mango and Papaya, then the French Duck on Oriental Vegetables with Orange Pomelo Sauce. Where do you source your ingredients? We work with really special produce from all over the world; we source our scallops from America, our king crab from Canada. I find that the quality of the final dish is a direct result of the ingredients that have gone into it, so I ensure we use only the very best. Describe the Momo atmosphere. Momo is my house, my home and where my heart is. I want clients to feel relaxed and at ease here, but first and foremost I

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want them to leave feeling satisfied with the food we have served. I never think of the business aspect first, my main priority is the quality of the dishes. I want to deliver healthy, yet flavoursome combinations. Have you always worked in hospitality? Yes, I have had a passion for food ever since I can remember. I gained a name for myself working at Beckitt’s Marbella and The Playwright in Elviria so when we opened Momo, just over a year ago, many of my past clients visited the restaurant, confident in the knowledge that I produce high quality, tasty fare. My customers gave me a chance so I have to deliver. What can a client expect from a dining experience here? Clients will receive a warm and friendly welcome and a meal that includes dishes you will not see elsewhere in Marbella. Where have you ever seen Grilled Rib Eye with Whiskey Mushroom Blue Cheese Sauce and Mash on a menu - or Chocolate Fondant with a Melty Heart of Ferrero Roche? Our staff share the same passion for food that I have, so you can expect them to make recommendations and guide you through the menu.

How is Momo different from other restaurants in the area? I would say that Momo is unique in that it does not feel stuffy or pretentious like a lot of the restaurants in the area yet it still delivers top quality cuisine. We offer real food in good-sized portions, which is also creative and flavoursome. Also, my wife Katrin and I are here in Momo every single day so we are not distanced from the restaurant, which I think is very important. As the owners of Momo we want to be close to our clients, hearing their feedback and continually looking for ways to improve. Finally, what is the significance of the name, Momo? Momo is a fantasy novel, which we often read to our daughter who is two years old. We decided to use this as the name for the restaurant because she is the inspiration behind all that we do. Also, the story is a statement on consumerism and stress; we want to invite people to step away from these trials and tribulations of everyday life and come into our restaurant for a short time where you can find exquisite plates combining flavours in a way you never thought possible! Calle Teutan 7, Marbella T. 952 771 560 momomarbella.es

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flavour work-out couple of decades ensuring that he has the best suppliers of local produce on speed dial. Lee’s obsession with using organic ingredients whenever possible led to him opening his own organic restaurant some years ago and you can be sure that the same care and attention goes into every dish at Umami.

possible. A select range of options means that Lee and his staff are easily able to ring the changes and offer seasonal dishes and a tempting variety of specials to keep regulars returning week after week.

While casual visitors are probably lured by the restaurant’s odd name (which represents the fifth taste category, alongside sour, bitter, sweet and salty) and its smart, stylish exterior, we know that most of the locals are mostly there because they are fans of Lee Varhos’s cuisine.

“Recognizing the power of umami helps us understand our cravings. It also helps explain why we crumble cheese on a roasted beet and rocket salad or why we add a dollop of tomato paste to the base of a stew or why we splash soy sauce in a stir-fry. They all make a meal more satisfying,” explained Lee as he showed us to our table and handed us copies of the menu.

which was light, fresh and tasty; just the thing to get the taste-buds racing but leaving us ready for more of Umami’s signature flavours.

It might seem a little rude to refer to this chef extraordinaire as a local institution, but that most accurately describes Lee’s history as one of the Coast’s most respected restaurateurs. This is a man who has a real passion for good food and has spent the past

A well-planned menu can speak volumes about the skill and experience of a restaurateur and Umami’s is a real work of art. The dishes sound as alluring on the page as they do in reality and there really is something for everyone, yet Lee has kept things as simple as

aving become firm fans of Umami when it was located in La Colonia, we decided to visit the latest premises in the heart of San Pedro de Alcántara. Conveniently situated opposite the Autovia del Mediterráneo, Umami remains a very popular place for both lunch and dinner and we were grateful

that we had popped in before the summer crowds descended.

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We started with a special Sushi Sashimi Plate from the restaurant’s Sushi Bar,

To follow this we tried the superb Tom Yum Salad, which consisted of Prawns cooked with Sweet and Sour Thai Sauce, Soba Noodles, Raw Peanuts and Coriander. One of the things that you can guarantee when you eat at any of Lee Varhos’s restaurants is that every dish will have been created to produce not just great flavours, but interesting and varied textures; it will also look sensational on the plate. These three aspects were certainly true of the Tom Yum Salad and we all dived in enthusiastically.

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Next up was the amazing Chistorra, a chorizo from Navarra, which was served with a mouth-watering Sweet Chilli Sauce. Now this was sausage with a kick and it certainly won rave reviews from the Society Marbella team. Lee introduced the Moroccan Spring Roll with Chicken, Almonds and Salad as “an Umami creation” and it certainly is representative of this talented chef’s ability to take an old favourite and recreate it using a new, quirky twist. To misappropriate an old Trekkie quote, “It’s a spring roll, Jim – but not as we know it!” The Moroccan flavours were wonderfully authentic, thanks to the Ras el Hanout spice mix and this was another dish that quickly disappeared without trace. Lee is very fond of the Miguel de Cervantes quote, “The best sauce in the world

is hunger” so he must have been delighted by our greedy response to his dishes. Just a brief glance at the menu reveals a great deal about Lee’s cultural and culinary background: Turkish born but raised in Sweden, he has a firm handle on Scandinavian favourites and eastern Mediterranean flavours. We couldn’t help noticing the Haloumi Cheese (with Grilled Haloumi, Oregano, Hazelnuts and Pomegranates) and the Stockholm (with Smoked Salmon, Smoked Salmon Oil and Eggs) Salads, which offer an insight into Lee’s main areas of interest. If you are bored by the standard options of ice cream or ‘flan’ served at

many traditional restaurants, then you will have even more reasons to love Umami, which serves some memorable desserts. We loved the Turkish Delight Panacotta with Rosewater and Strawberries and the Chocolate Truffles with Four Flavours were outstanding. Like the other parts of the menu, the dessert section changes frequently and always includes some crowdpleasing favourites. Like every other venture with which he has been involved, Umami brilliantly showcases Lee Varhos’s personal philosophy, lively imagination and abiding love of food. We can honestly say that we have loved every one of Lee’s restaurant

and Umami is the latest triumph in a long line of successes. Umami Av. Mediterráneo Edif. San Pedro del Mar. San Pedro de Alcántara T. 952 780 114

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Julio César Garcia Valdés is a Sommelier at unique wine bodega and fine dining restaurant, D-wine. Here he gives SOCIETY MARBELLA a special insight into what makes Albariño such an exquisite wine label and nominates his Top 10 unmissable Albariño bottles. D.O Rias Baixas is located in the northwest corner of Spain; the area takes its name from the five rías (flooded river valleys) that form estuaries along the coast. The famous legend in Spanish culture says that the rías were formed once God had finished creating the world and placed his hand in Galicia to rest; his fingers dug into the ground and the rías were formed. Albariño is the main white grape in Rías Baixas, in style it is a perfect “assemblage” of the German Riesling, the French Viognier and the Italian Pinot Grigio. The wines from Albariño are consistently pleasant, dry and refreshing, fish and seafood friendly, with a fruity, citrus flavour, floral freshness and a saline character. Since Albariño has a natural minerality, Atlantic influence and attested aging potential, many wine producers are beginning to explore even greater possibilities of this multi-faceted wine. Consequently, a new style of Albariño wine is evolving from old vines, which is medium plus in body and elegantly powerful. Top producers are currently experimenting with barrel fermentation and lengthy ageing over the lees before bottling. The result is a wine with vibrant juicy flavours, more moderate acidity, layered complexity and a mineral backbone that no wine geek could afford to miss. This is the case in the following recommended Albariños:

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TEN TOO-GOOD-TO-MISS ALBARIÑOS FROM GALICIA’S HOLY RÍAS 1 Fillaboa Albariño Selección Finca Monte

Alto 2010: Single-vineyard Albariño, fermented and aged in stainless steel.

2 Cos Pes 2011. Rodrigo Mendéz:

A foot-trodden mellow and salty Albariño, which spends eight months on skins prior to pressing and settling.

3 Pazo Piñeiro de Pazo de Lusco 2010:

A high quality Albariño, concentrated and made from a selection of grapes from the oldest vineyards, fermented and aged on lees for 12 months.

4 Goliardo A Telleira 2011:

Raúl Pérez has designed this wine to be brought up under the sea, in special cages 30 metres deep. Made with Albariño grapes from a single plot with vines aged over 40 years.

5 Nora Da Neve 2010:

The Albariño grape shows fine expression here, enriched in flavours and refinement due to its stay in oak.

6 Pazo Señorans Selección de Añada 2006: This is a full-bodied Albariño that can readily spend several years in the bottle. Aged for 34 months on its lees.

7 Fefiñanes III Año 2010:

Aged for 30 months in stainless steel tanks, with long ageing on its lees.

8 La Comtesse de Pazo Barrantes 2009:

Made from vines over 40 years old and grown in the Salnes Valley.

9 Leirana A Excusa 2011:

Raúl Pérez has created a crafted Albariño very much like the great Riesling.

10 Zarate Balado 2010:

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and then he asked me to marry him - my response was a mixture of laughter and tears, and of course, I said ‘Yes!’.

Bhavesh and Rajvi enjoyed a magical three day celebration filled with fun, family and friendship.

MEANT TO BE…

We were young, crazy and care free at 17 years old. We knew of each other through friends and in the few times we would bump into each other I would sometimes get a wink and a smile and he would get a little wave back. Who would have known that 17 years later, I would be married to him!

apart and we became quite busy in our own lives but we would call each other now and again over the years just to catch up until one day we decided to meet, enjoying each others company so greatly we began to spend more and more time together before falling completely and utterly in love.

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It was after dinner when Bhavesh suggested that we go for a walk on the beach. As we walked towards the sea, I was holding on to him and walking with precaution as it was dark with only the moonlight to guide us, and the deck that led to the rocks above the shore had large enough gaps for my stilettos to become wedged in! When we arrived at the beach, the moonlight hit the waves that were rolling onto the sand - we just stood there in awe of the scenery. We held each other tight and reminisced about the amazing times we had been through together over all the years we had Michknown ael and each other. He then sudMelanie two day denly said, ‘Can you see that?’ I marr celeb ied in ration family, a elega turned around to surro see what he was friend nt unded s by their pointing at,and andson, as I looked Dexte down, a light shone on to the rocksr.

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We went back to our table where we finished off our champagne, when Bhavesh told me he had another surprise for me! What could possibly be better than this? I thought he may have booked us in for a spa day or he would take me shopping… No. He had booked us both in for a skydive! Fancy being proposed to and then kicked out of a helicopter at 12000 ft... romantic at first, daringly devilish to end.

I knew I wanted a traditional Hindu wedding with a twist of vintage and regal attire. Dianna from Party People and the team at Beau Rivaaaj ensured that the setting was just that and the planning was impeccable. The mandap was decorated with beautiful fabrics and hanging ornaments. It looked exquisite with traditional but subtle colours. The large pillars surrounding the amphitheatre were draped with beautiful images of Lord Ganesh. For the blessing ceremony, Dianna had stripped away the colours and left a beautiful plain white chuppah that was complemented by the surroundings of the Roman Stone amphitheatre. The ivory and soft pink flowers paired with our outfits made a perfect combination against the sunlight and the greenery.

ALL I EVER WANTED AND MORE…

The wedding planning begun almost immediately after we had returned back to the UK. I had always dreamt of an outdoors wedding, with beautiful scenery and romance. I already knew that this would be the theme throughout. We decided to marry in Spain as we both travelled there often. Spain has always been a destination close to home and close to my heart... the ambience, the people, the laidback attitude, the weather and climate.... we had to get married in Spain!

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After the sounds of the Spanish guitar and a few champagne cocktails later, guests were ushered to the reception on the outdoor terrace surrounded by olive trees with suspended Chinese lanterns and wicker hearts. Surprises for our guests, and our selves, were ‘wow’ factors starting with flamenco dancing, speeches and performances from our loved ones to large glow sticks on our entrance, a live bongo player over a UK DJ spinning the best beats and then a firework finale.

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MARK DENTAL CLINIC Location: C. C Benavista, Puerto Banus and Fuengirola Tel. 951 272 267 952 810 408 / 952 917 164 markdentalclinic.com

MARBELLA’S COSMETIC DENTAL CLINIC Location: Plaza las Orquideas 2, Exit 173,5 Casino, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 907 173 marbelladentalart.com

MICHELLE JULIAN – RAW FOOD WORKSHOPS Tel. 951 31 9080 / 695 845 416 youngliving.ning.com

MARBELLA CHIROPRACTIC Location: Urbanizacion Guadalmina Alta, Centro Comercial 4, Local 8, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel. 952 880 398 marbellachiropractic.com MARBELLA VEIN CLINIC Location: Camojan Business Centre, Office 12 Tel. 952 867 003 marbellavein.com MARION DIAS Tel. 711 771 972 info@hypno-therapeutiques.co.uk hypno-therapeutiques.co.uk

NAIL CARE MANON Tel. 603 626 673 ncmeventlaunching@gmail.com nailcaremanon.nl OCEAN CLINIC Location: Av. Ramon y Cajal 7, Marbella Tel. 951 775 518 oceanclinic.net Q MAX LASER TREATMENTS @ THE WELLNESS STUDIO Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia. Contact Sara Tel: 628936396 REFLECTIONS HAIR NAILS AND SKINCARE Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 902 325 324 reflectionsmarbella.com

PAUL ISAACS Tel: 691 468 106 paulisaacspt.com PURE SKIN BEAUTY ROOM @The Wellness Studio Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia. Contact Sofia Tel: 661 279 575 pureskin.es THE BEAUTY ROOM SAN PEDRO Tel: 655 013 064 beautytherapistmarbella.com THE NAIL PLACE Location: Av Manolete, Marbella Tel. 952 818 636 thenailplacemarbella.com TITANIUM CLINIC Location: CC Marbella Mar,2. Local 8 CN 340, Km179 Tel. 952 901 442 / 615 350 476 titaniumclinic.com WOOD HAIRDRESSING Location: C.C Le Village, Ctra de Istan Tel. 952 771 791 wood-hairdressing.com

Boutiques ANTONIO SEIJO Location: Avenida Ramón Y Cajal 7, Marbella Tel. 952 900 140 antonioseijo.com ANTHONYS DIAMONDS Location: Avenida Ramon y Cajal 40 Tel. 952 588 795 anthonys-diamonds.com BANG & OLUFSEN Location: Puerto Banús Main entrance. Tel: 95 281 72 50. Bang-olufsen.com B-CHIC Location: Local 14, C. C Plaza, Urb. Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 610 10 28 43, bettinachic.com BOWTIQUE Location: 25 Jardin Botánico (Next to Snack Attack) ELLE MORGAN BOUTIQUE Location: Unit 31 Laguna Village (next to Purobeach) Tel. 647 869 831

Little Black Book FASHION VILLA Location: Paseo de Suiza, Elviria, Tel. 952 85 05 01 HOT OFF THE PRESS Location: Calahonda Commercial Centre Unit 7, Calahonda Tel. 952 930 392 hotpgreen.com MARBELLA CARPETS Location: Edif. Casablanca, Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe Tel. 952 773 765 marbellacarpets.com MINI MI Location: C.C La Colonia No22, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 62 33 TWIST BOUTIQUE Location: Centro Comercial La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcantara

Cafes BELLARIA Location: Calle Azahar (next to Casino H10 Hotel), Marbella, Tel. 951 31 90 23. D’ALICIA Location: Centro Commercial El Pilar (opposite the Crowne Plaza Hotel)

Estepona Tel. 952 823 761 DEZENTRAL Location: Calle las Malvas Ed. Online 19 -20, Marbella Tel. 952 81 86 48 NELI G’S Location: Complejo Los Palmeras de Benavista El Paraiso, Estepona, Tel. 952 928 576, neligs.com PAN Y MERMELADA Location: Urb. Marbella Real16, Avda. Bulevar Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel. 952 86 63 23, panymermelada.com PASSION CAFÉ Location: Calle Marqués del Duero, 68, Marbella, Tel. 952 78 03 44, passioncafe.eu/es STARZ Location: Avd Manotete, 60-61, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 81 63 13, starzmarbella.com TERRA SANA Location: Calle Las Malvas, Edificio On-Line, Local 8-9 Tel. 952 90 62 05 restaurantesterrasana.com

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Car dealerships F1 IMMO CAR GALLERY Location: Calle Pablo Ruiz Picasso s/n, Edif. Ferroman, San Pedro de Alcantara Tel. 952 799 260, F1cargallery.com

Car Rentals C. DE SALAMANCA Location: Ctra.N 340, Km.171, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 52 50 ELEGANCE (AUDI) SAFA C/ Juan de la Cierva 7, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 10 97 EUROPCAR Tel. 902105055, europcar.com HARO Location: Urb El Pilar, Estepona, Tel. 952 883 122, haro-rentacar.com. MALAGA CAR Tel. 952 17 62 25, malagacar.com

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Clubs

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AQWA MIST Location: Beneath La Sala Tel. 951 506 248 aqwamistbanus.com

BEERS WINES AND SPIRITS Calle Manuel Franco Cubeiro 28 Nave 4 Poligono Industrial El Pinillo Torremelinos Tel:+34 952 373 233 bwsdrinksdistribution.com

LEMMON Location: Local 12, Puerto Deportivo, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 45 73. NEWS CAFÉ Location: Lugar Muelle de Ribera, Tel. 952 81 21 31

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SEVEN Location: Avenida Muelle de Ribera, Puerto Banús, Tel. 672 70 20 85, sevenpuertobanus.es TIBU Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banus, Tel. 952 81 09 18, tibubanus.com

Avd del prado plaza aloha local 04 Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 81 60 31 M. +34 619 916 969 info.boutte@gmail.com

Delis KOBE Plaza Las Orquideas 6 y 7, Nueva Andalucia

D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es MARBELLA WINE WAREHOUSE Tel. 638 161 514 / 951 894 026 isi-spain.com

Entertainment AVENTURA AMAZONIA Location: Avda. Valeriano Rodriguez Tel. 952 835 505 aventura-amazonia.com ESTUDIO61 Location: Calle Notario Luis Oliver 9, Tel. 672 296 074 estudio61.com

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FUNDACION PICASSO Location: Plaza de la Merced, 15 Malaga Tel. 951 926 060 fundacionpicasso.es HOUSES OF ART GALLERY Marbella Club Hotel Blv. Pr. Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella, Tel. 952857196 PALACIO DE CONGRESOS MARBELLA Location: Calle Jose Melia 2 Tel. 952 828 244 marbellacongresos.com PEDRO SANCHEZ RIDING Location: Ctra. de Ronda Tel. 952 788 189 SALON VARIETES THEATRE Location: C/ Emanicipacion, s/n Fuengirola Tel. 952 474 542 salonvarietestheatre.com SELWO Autovia Costa del Sol, KM 162,500, Estepona, Tel. 902 19 04 82, selwo.es TEAM4YOU Location: Puerto Banus Tel. 619 987 093 team4you.es

Event Venues LE PAPILLON Location: Urbanización Marbesa (Exit Camping Marbella Playa)

Carretera de Cádiz Km. 193 Marbella T: 952 834 113; restaurantepapillon.com

Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 812 388 clubdegolfaloha.com

SALA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com

ATALAYA GOLF CLUB Location: Avda. de las Golondrinas, Estepona Tel. 952 882 812 atalaya-park.es

THE COURTYARD MARBELLA Location: Carretera Ojen 2.8Km, enquiries@thecourtyardmarbella.com, thecourtyardmarbella.com

CALANOVA GOLF CLUB Location: Urb. Calanova Golf Club Tel. 951 170 194 calanovagolfclub.com

TIKITANO Location: Urb. Guadalmansa, Ctra de Cadiz 340 – KM 164 Estepona Tel. 952 798 449, tikitano.com VILLA DEL MAR: Loation: Marbella Club Hotel, Av. ALfonso de Hohenlohe Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com

Gardening GARDEN CENTER LINDAVISTA Urb. Linda Vista s/n San Pedro de Alcántara (next to Mcdonalds Tel. 952 78 5206 grupolindavista.es

Golf Courses

EL CHAPARRAL GOLF CLUB Location: Urbanizacion El Chaparral, N-340 KM 203, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 587 773 golfelchaparral.com FINCA CORTESIN GOLF CLUB Location: Carretera de Casares s/n, Casares Tel. 952 937 883 fincacortesin.com FLAMINGOS GOLF CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz KM 166 Tel. 952 889 157 flamingosgolf.com LAURO GOLF 27 Location: Carretera de Malaga a Coin A-404, Alhaurin de la Torre Tel. 952 412 767 laurogolf.com LA CALA GOLF RESORT Location: Urb. La Cala Golf, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 669 000 lacala.com

ALOHA GOLF CLUB Location: Apdo. 141, Urb. Aloha Golf,

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Little Black Book LA QUINTA GOLF ACADEMY Location: Urb. La Quinta Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 902 204 208 laquintagolf.com

SANTANA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra la Cala – Entrerrios, Mijas Costa Tel. 902 517 700 santanagolf.com

LOS NARANJOS GOLF CLUB Location: Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 815 206 losnaranjos.com

VALDERRAMA GOLF CLUB Location: Avenida de los Cortijos, San Roque Tel. 956 791 200 valderrama. com

MARBELLA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz, N-340 KM 188 Tel. 952 830 500 marbellagolf.com MONTE PARAISO Location: C/ Camino de Camojan s/n, Sierra Blanca Tel. 952 822 781 monteparaisogolf.com SAN ROQUE CLUB CN 340, Km 127, 11360 San Roque, Cádiz, Tel. 956 61 30 30, sanroqueclub.com SANTA MARIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Urb. Elviria, Ctra. Cadiz-Malaga, KM 192, Elviria Tel. 952 831 036 santamariagolfclub.com REAL CLUB DE GOLF GUADALMINA Urb. Guadalmina Alta, A-7, Km.170, San Pedro de Alcántara, Tel. 952 88 33 75, guadalminagolf.com

Gyms and Tennis Clubs DYNAMIC TRAINING CENTRE Location: Ctra de Istan, Centro Comercial Le Village Tel. 952 775 021 dynamicmarbella.com QI SPORT Location: Inside Urb. La Alzambra, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 907 090 qi-sport.com NCT Location: Urb. Monte Paraiso Golf Tel. 952 866 843 nctmarbella.com MGM Gym Location: Avenida de Manolete 10, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 817 219 mgm.com.es

PAUL ISAACS Tel: 691 468 106 paulisaacspt.com

Interior Design Houses AMBIENCE DESIGN Location: Ctra. Ronda, La Cancela De La Quinta, Edificio 3 Local 3.2b Tel. 952 788 691 ambiencehomedesign.com ANDALUCIA GLASS & STEEL Location: CC. Aloha, Avenida del Prado, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 81 04 43, andaluciaglass.com COCINAS PLUS Location: La Cala de Mijas Showroom, Bulevar de La Cala, Local 1, Mijas-Costa Tel. 952 58 77 59, cocinasplus.com DESIGN BY PENANC Tel. 619 342 043 penanc.com DESIGN SPACE Location: Avda. De Salamanca, Urb. Nueva Andalucia, Edif El Mirador, local 6, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 799 440 designspace.es

Little Black Book FOC DESIGN Av. Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, 16 Nueva Andalucía info@wearefoc.com T. 952 817 129 focdesign.es G VEGA CERAMIC Location: Polígono La Campana Nva Andalucía Tel. 952 816 848 gvega.com INDIA EXOTICA Location: Calle Fragua 43, Marbella Tel. 952 778 500 indiaexotica.com MESSEG DESIGN Location: C/Aluminio 6, Poligono Industrial La Hermita Tel. 952 857 439 messegdesign.com LA CASA BLANCA Location: La Colonia, Exit San Pedro, next to McDonalds, Tel. 952 78 91 98 LOFT & ROOMERS Location: Oasis Business Center, Ctra. De Cadiz km 183, Golden Mile, Marbella Tel. 952 77 21 39 MARBELLA CARPETS Location: Edificio Casablanca, Golden Mile, Tel. 952 77 37 65, marbellacarpets.com

MOBILE & DISEÑO Location: A7 – Km. 189, 5, Marbella, Tel. 952 83 76 01, mobiledis.com POSH Location: Urb. Panorama, Loc. 17, Marbella, Tel. 951 38 81 00, poshmarbella.com RDMCs Location: Camino de Coin, Mijas Costa, Tel. 952 47 79 63, rdmcsglass.com ROCHE BOBOIS Location: Centro Comercial Torre Real, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 78 58, roche-bobois.com THE FIRE PLACE Location: Local 7, Calle Zinc, Edf La Marina, Marbella, Tel. 951 89 82 50, thefireplaceshop@gmail.com. UNIQUE FIRES Tel. 951 16 13 11, unique-fires.com NALIPEMI Tel. 660 676 322 nalipemi@gmail.com

Opticians ÓPTICA MARBELLA Location: Avda. Ricardo Soriano 21, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 46 24 SPECSAVERS Location: Avd. Ricardo Soriano, 12, Tel. 952 863 332, specsavers.es OPTIPRIX C.C La Canada, 30, Marbella, Tel. 952 82 03 56

Pets ADANA Location: Camino Padre Cura, Urb. Huerta Nueva, 14 Tel. 952 113 467 adana.es CLÍNICA VETERINARIA ZARPAS Y BIGOTES Location: Urb. Marbella Real, 13 Tel. 952 857 863/ 659 069 000 zarpasybigotes.com FAMA Location: Camino de Campanallas Tel. 620 354 885 famaspain.com

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MOBILE VET Location: Calle Santa Lucia, 23, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 07 33, mobile-vet.com POINTER VETERINARY CLINIC Location: Nueva Andalucía and Estepona Tel. 952 906 626 / 952 804 165 pointerclinic.com

AMBIENCE DESIGN Location: Ctra. Ronda, La Cancela De La Quinta, Edificio 3 Local 3.2b Tel. 952 788 691 ambiencehomedesign.com QUAY PROPERTY GROUP Location: Mellior Vasari La Alzambra Local 3-1, Puerto Banus Tel. 951 319 728 quaypropertygroup.com

TRIPLE A Location: Ojen Road, up from La Canada Tel. 952 771 586 aaahelps.com

Radio

Photographers

SPECTRUM 90.4 FM Location: Centro Comercial Diana Blq 3 Local 27 y 28, Urb. Nueva Atalaya, Estepona, Tel. 952 90 50 00, spectrumfm.net

ANNA GAZDA Tel: 633 654 476; limelight.pl DAVID TOMS Tel. 690 65 61 20, davidtoms-weddings.com DWC PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHY Tel. 603 54 68 60, dwcpropertyphotgraphy.com IMAGE GURU Tel. 662 434 400 peter@imageguru.es, imageguru.es JAYDEN FA +350 54000029, jaydenfa.carbonmade.com JEREMY STANDLEY Tel: 607 717 565; jeremystandley.com JB FORT jbfort.com

TALK RADIO 91.9FM Tel. 952 799 953, talkradioeurope.com

Real Estate Offices CORTIJO DEL MAR Location: Ctra N-340 Salida C.C Diana, Calle Alqueria, Estepona Tel. 952 904 035 cortijodelmar.com PROPANA GROUP +34 600 971 295 info@propanaholdings.com FINE & COUNTRY Location: Marbella Club Hotel Boulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel: +34 952 764010, marbella@fineandcountry.com fineandcountry.es

OWEN FARELL Tel: 670 664 341, (+35) 387 268 28 32 owenfarellphotography.com

Restaurants

NANI & ANTONIO PEREZ nanideperez.com, vimeo.com/antoniodeperez, Tel. 615 31 44 46

FINCA CORTESIN EL JARDIN Location: Carretera de Casares S/N Tel. 952 937 800, info@hotelcortesin.com fincacortesin.com

REYNARD PRODUCTIONS Tel. 673 505 838, info@reynardproductions.com SOL WEDDING Tel: 678 486 069; solwedding.com

Property Developers ANTONIO GARRIDO ARCHITECT Location: Calle Arquitecto Berges Nº1 , 5ºA Jaén Tel: 647 627 675

CASARES

BENAHAVIS Indian MASALA Location: C. Com, El Pilar, Local 2 Tel. 900 525 801 masalamarbella.com

Little Black Book Italian LA FIORENTINA Centro Comercial El Pilar, Local 11 (opposite the Crowne Plaza) Estepona Tel. 952 885 765 lafiorentina.com.es Authentic Italian cuisine in welcoming surroundings.

C’EST LA VIE Location: Avenida Las Palmeras 15 Tel. 952 783 394, c-estlavie.es UMAMI Av. Mediterráneo Edificio San Pedro del Mar Tel. +34 952 780 114 M.+34 637 558 927 restauranteumami.com

ALABARDERO BEACH CLUB Urb. Castiglione s/n San Pedro de Alcantara T. 952 780 552 grupolezama.es/portal/alabarderobeach-club PUERTO BANÚS American

International TANINO Location: Calle Pino Real, 5 Saladillo Benamara, Benahavis Tel. 952 883 259, tanino.es PEGGOTTY´S Location: Benavista, Urb.El Pilar, Benapilar locales 8-10, Exit Km 168 (opposite the Crowne Plaza Hotel) 29680 Estepona. Tel. 95 288 36 66 SAN PEDRO International ALBERT Y SIMON Urbanización Nueva Alcántara Edificio Mirador, Bloque 4-B San Pedro Marbella Tel: 952 78 37 14. albertysimon.com

PASSION CAFE Centro Comercial La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel: 952 781 583 passioncafe.eu MR. BURGER Avenida Luis Braille no 20 San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 785 257 mrgourmetburger.com Spanish EL RINCON DE LA SALA Location: Calle Marques del Duero, San Pedro Tel. 951 506 249 lasalasanpedro.com The first of a hybrid venue for La Sala, El Rincon de La Sala takes the irrevocable values of La Sala, including terraces and prime location, then overlays a more Spanish style of cuisine and atmosphere.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ Location: Calle Ramón Areces Esquina Marina Banús Tel. 952 908 024 hardrock.com Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner, serving authentic American cuisine. JACKS AMERICAN BRASSERIE Location; Calle Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 625 metrogrupo.com Italian CARPACCIO Location: Muelle Ribera, Casa M Local 20, Tel. 952 813 357, carpacciobanus.com PIZZERIA PICASSO Location: C/ Muelle Ribera  Local 48 / 49 Tel. 952 813 669 pizzeriapicasso.com

GOURMET BUTCHERY Wagyu Kobe, Angus beef from Nebraska, White Veal, Veal from Galicia, Free Range Ecological Chicken, Duck, Goose, Game, International Cheeses, Meat and Cold cuts ... and much more

Plz. Las Orquídeas 6 y 7 Nueva Andalucía, (next to Guey Restaurant) Open seven days a week, from 9.30 to 21.30

Little Black Book Extremely popular restaurant, serving classic Italian dishes. Fast service, perfect for all ages. International EL GRAN GATSBY Location: Puerto Banus elgrangatsby.com A vanguard concept of the Mediterranean kitchen in the best spot of Puerto Banús, offering you an author’s kitchen with magnificent views over the Mediterranean sea INFUSCHIA Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, (Within the club Tibu Banus), Puerto Banus. Tel. 952 815 325, tibubanus.com/infuschia LA SALA BANUS Location: Calle Belmonte Tel. 952 814 145 lasalabanus.com La Sala offers eight individually styled settings to suit whatever mood you are in – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks with friends, evening cocktails or private business meetings. OLD JOY´S PUB Location: C/Muelle Ribera, Lc. 58-59

Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel. 952 84 283 OCEAN CLUB Location: Avda. Lola Flores Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es Luxurious beachfront restaurant and beach club located in the heart of Puerto Banus, offering traditional French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, and a selection of Asian specialties. THE GRILL HOUSE Location: C.C. Cristamar, local 32 Tel. 951 319 842, grillhouse.es SALA BY THE SEA Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com Luxurious Balinese setting with an al fresco restaurant serving an appetising selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, creative salads and lighter dishes.

Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Takeaway and full catering service also available. THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banus Tel. 952 818 392 thaigallery-restaurante.com Creative Thai cuisine with professional service and lively atmosphere. Open daily for dinner. NUEVA ANDALUCIA Indian BOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha Tel. 952 906 748 Exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food, with an ambiance inspired by rich culture, all topped off with excellent service.

Oriental

International

NAGA THAI Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 naga.es

D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es

COCINA MEDITERRÁNEA & LOUNGE DANCE BAR

Reservations: 951 77 87 97 | www.elgrangatsby.com Muelle de honor S/N Edificio del Mar, Puerto Banús. Marbella Complimentary parking for two hours in Playas del Duque

THE FRESH FOOD CAFÉ Location: Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella Tel. 952 907 364 thefreshfoodcafe.es Fresh food, simple ingredients, always freshly prepared to order.

THE SPIRIT OF ITALY IN MARBELLA

From the real Italian sea breeze of ‘Sorrento’ southern Italy, Napoles, where Regina’s sisters are originally from,visitors can discover a gastronomic paradise. You can find some of the same unique cuisine much closer to home at Regina’s.

MAGNA CAFÉ Location: Magna Marbella Golf Tel. 952 929 587 magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings. Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views. NUEVA CAMPANA Location: Avenida de Miguel de Cervantes, No. 68,La Campana Tel. 952 814 041 nuevacampana.com STARZ MARBELLA Location: C.C. Centro Plaza Tel. 952 816 313 starzmarbella.com International food with all-day breakfast and extensive lunch menu. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5pm. Free wifi. YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 952 818 861 cafeyanx.com A prized location and lively atmosphere make this a great choice all-round. Italian

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with Jesus Leon and all your favorite songs sung by Thomas Henry and special guests.

NEW LOOK & NEW MENU Come and see our revamped venue & Try our new dishes ! Friday 2nd May ECHOES OF THE 60’s

Friday 16th May 70´S 80´S SHOW

Ristorante Regina Marbella Tel: 952 814 529 Edificio La Ruleta (next to Hotel Andalucia Plaza, behind the Casino) Nueva Andalucia, Marbella

www.ristorantereginamarbella.es

REGINA’S Location: Near Andalucia Plaza Tel. 952 814 529 Elegant surroundings with highquality Italian dishes ranging from traditional to creative. Oriental ASIATICO ZEN Location: Calle Lirios s/n T el. 952 817 691 SENSATIONS DELI & SUSHI Location: Av. Manolete, 20 Tel. 952 814 964 sensationsdeliandsushi.com Innovative and tantalising sushi creations at competitive prices. TUK TUK Location: Urb. Aloha Gardens Tel. 951 279 188

GOLDEN MILE International CAFÉ PUENTE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 630 962 852 puenteromano.com Conventional cuisine in stunning surroundings, with typically Spanish dishes cooked in traditional wooden ovens. MC CAFÉ Location: Marbella Club Hotel Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com Creative and affordable fine dining open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. PLAZA VILLAGE Location: Puente Romano Hotel Tel. 952 820 900, puenteromano.com SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046 smallworldcafe.com Small World Café is a cool, contemporary restaurant where diners can enjoy lazy breakfasts, a quick bite for lunch or a relaxed dinner from the simple yet creative menu. SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 952 820 900 suiteclubs.com Stunning restaurant and lounge serving superb Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in luxurious surroundings. VILLA TIBERIO Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 771 799 villatiberio.com Highly popular restaurant set within stylish surroundings; al fresco at it’s best. Indian CHOWKA Location: Bulevard Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, 11 Tel. 952 900 380 chowka-marbella.com

Finest Award Winning “Fish & Chips”

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FANTASTIC EXTENSIVE MENU Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm till 11pm Sundays closed

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Benavista, urb. El Pilar, Edf. Benapilar locales 8-10, 29680 Estepona, EXIT KM 168 (Opposite the Crowne Plaza Hotel)

Reservations: 952 883 666

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With this voucher receive a complimentary bottle of QUALITY house wine when two main courses are ordered to eat in the restaurant. (1bottle per voucher) ½ price children’s menu when accompanying an adult meal

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Little Black Book MASALA MARBELLA Location: Ctra. Cadiz Km.179 (opposite Marbella Club) Tel. 952 857 670 masalamarbella.com TAJ MAHAL Location: C/ Jazmines 17 Local 1 Tel. 952 814 719 tajmahalmarbella.com Exotic Indian cuisine, perfect for intimate dining and takeaway. Oriental NAMAZAKE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 630 952 852 Prime Japanese restaurant over-spilling onto the Hotel Puente Romano courtyard, adjacent to Suite. SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 sukhothai-restaurante.com Fabulous Thai cuisine with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor. TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893 taipan-restaurante.com

MARBELLA International BECKITT’S Location: Calle Camilo José Cela, Nº 4 Tel. 952 868 898, beckittsmarbella.com GARUM Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 858 858 garummarbella.com Great for drinks, snacks and a la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. NUEVA KASKADA Location: Urb. La Montua, Calle Chorreadero, Marbella Tel. 952 864 478 nuevakaskada.com Open everyday from 7pm, enjoy fresh cuisine on their vast terrace. PACO JIMENEZ CULINARY ART RESTAURANT Location: Plaza de los Naranjos, 11 (Orange Square, 11) Marbella City Centre Tel. 952 77 36 10 / 627 625 952

THE ORANGE TREE RESTAURANT Location: Plaza General Chinchilla, (right off Orange Square), Marbella Centre Tel. 952 924 613 YAMAS MARBELLA Location: Avenida Miguel Cano, 6, Marbella Centre. Tel. 952 903 827 EAST OF MARBELLA International ALBERT´S BAR & GRILL CABOPINO Location: Puerto Cabopino, Edf. B, Lc. B5 Tel. 952 836 886 LA DESPENSA DE ALANDA Location: Carretera de Cadiz Km 192, Elviria. Tel. 952 768 150 restaurante@alandaclubmarbella.com THE BEACH HOUSE Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning

Little Black Book sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

BENALMADENA International

NIKKI BEACH Location: Hotel Don Carlos Tel. 952 836 239 nikkibeach.com Nikki’s signature ‘global’ cuisine served in luxurious beach club surroundings either on he palm-shaded al fresco terrace, or from on the oversized beach beds. MIJAS COSTA International EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Location: Miraflores Tel. 952 587 637 El Oceano is an oasis of laid-back luxury, privately owned and operated, where guest comfort and satisfaction is paramount. The three restaurants serve up flawless food and the views are breathtaking.

JACKS AMERICAN BRASSERIE Location: Puerto Marina, C/Dársena de Levante, Lc. C5-C6, Benalmádena Costa Tel. 952 563 673 GAUCHO GRILL Puerto Marina, C/Dársena de Levante, Lc. A20, Tel. 952 446 460 METRO RISTORANTE ITALIANO Puerto Marina, C/Dársena de Levante, Lc. A2, Tel. 952 446 460

Schools ATALAYA SCHOOL Location: Calle Pico Alcazaba 24-28. Urbanización El Marqués. Estepona. Tel. 952 003 171 colegioatalaya.es

MARBELLA DESIGN ACADEMY Location: Camino Hoyanca, Monda, Tel. 952 45 70 90, designschool.com MARBELLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Location: Calle las Adelfas, 64 Tel. 952 78 73 79 MAYFAIR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Location: Avda. De Las Golondrinas, Atalaya Park, Estepona, Tel. 952 78 49 23, mayfairacademy.com INSTITUTO DE IDIOMAS CALIFA Location: Conjunto Las Lolas, Local 2, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 90 85 58, iiischools.com INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ESTEPONA Location: KM 167 A7 Benavista (Opp. Crowne Plaza Hotel), Tel. 952 884 789, marbellaschool.com

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Useful websites EXPLORE MARBELLA A comprehensive business directory with real reviews and daily deals. exploremarbella.com FIVE STAR TINTORERIA Location: Calle Califa, Los Lolas, Bloque C, Local 5, Nueva Andalucia. Tel: 951 31 99 58. info@5stardrycleaning.com 5stardrycleaning.com HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS Tel. 952 81 67 67, helicopterossanitarios.com GILLIAN MCATEE VOCAL COACH Tel. 603 54 73 25, gillianmacatee.com

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international calls servifone.com

MAID TO PERFECTION

SIMPLY GOLF HOLIDAYS

Tel. 693 469 347 maidtoperfection.es

Specialising in golf holiday packages in Spain, Portugal and Turkey, bringing you

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the coast. malagaentradas.com SIMPLY SHUTTLES REDLINE COMPANY

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Tending to all your marketing needs.

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zine with guest blogs and local event

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information. societymarbella.com

SALA EVENTS

SOLUCIONARTE

Dedicated wedding and event planners,

Location: C/Virgen del Pilar, Local 5,

offering you the complete experience

Tel. 952 826 760 info@solucionarte.es

and ensuring your dreams become a reality. salaevents.com

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Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n - 29602 Marbella · Málaga · Spain · Tel. +34 952 82 09 00 - Fax +34 952 77 57 66 hotel@puenteromano.com · www.puenteromano.com

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Spring 2014 is an exciting time for brothers Albert and Simon who own the restaurant of the same name in San Pedro. Albert & Simon has undergone a complete refurbishment, the first of its kind since the restaurant opened back in 2000. The brothers have always been great advocates of change and growth, constantly updating their menu and the dishes on offer, but this specific change has transformed the entire look of the restaurant. The only feature to remain the same is the impressive wine cellar, which will continue to offer clients some of the finest wines from around Spain and the rest of Europe. Aside from the changes in interior design, Albert & Simon have also introduced a new menu of ‘mini dishes’. Similar to tapas in size but boasting some deli-

BROTHERS ALBERT & SIMON TAKE RESTAURANT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

cious flavour combinations, plates such as Prawn Carpaccio with Apple and Raspberry Vinaigrette and Foie Gras with Balsamic Glaze are particular favourites. Functioning as a kind of taster menu, guests are invited to indulge in as many dishes as they desire. Albert and Simon Benisty are no strangers to the world of gastronomy, in fact a passion for cuisine has run in the family for over four decades – the widely acclaimed Le Soufflé in Estepona was owned by the family and awarded one of the first Michelin stars in Southern Spain. Bringing rich history together with a flair for the new, we are sure that brothers Albert and Simon will continue to dominate in their field for many years to come.

Albert & Simon Restaurante Reservations: 952 783 714 albertysimon.com

LA SALA OPENING IN THE UK

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La Sala has announced it will be opening in the UK with James Horler as Chairman. One of the hospitality industries most well-known characters, James raised £28m to buy tapas chain La Tasca in 2001, which he then went on to sell for a staggering £130m in 2007. “I am really excited about this opportunity as La Sala is a totally different concept and the right brand to bring to the UK at this time,” explained Horler. Last month, James headed to the flagship La Sala in Puerto Banus for a meeting with the Project Manager and Interior Designer for the new UK venture. During the visit Horler explained, “I wanted to ensure the design team embraced the entire La Sala experience to enable them to recreate the essence that makes La Sala so unique in the UK.” From humble beginnings as a kitchen porter James then went on to work with THF Hotels and Granada Hospitality, during which time Horler was acknowledged as one of the industry’s future leaders earning the

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Acorn Award for high achievers under the age of 30. He then went on to triumph with Frankie and Benny’s and La Tasca before getting involved with La Sala. “The La Sala brand already has international recognition, celebrity style status and is a firm favourite with Britons who holiday in Southern Spain,” explained Horler. “We are aiming to bring a little bit of sunshine to (the UK) transferring the La Sala blend of atmosphere, quality, exceptional service and value that is part of the proven formula for success. We’re planning to roll out two sites in the first 12 months with a third to follow, maybe in West London. It’s great timing for this type of brand.”

La Sala Limited has already attracted the attention of footballers, Arsenal & England’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Leeds’ Michael Brown and Bournemouth’s Ian Harte as well as Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling and astute businessman Mike Armstead. With negotiations well underway for the first site to open in the South of England later this year, no doubt La Sala will become… ‘the place to be,’ on UK shores, in no time. lasala.co.uk

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Santa Maria Golf Club is holding their annual charity event on Friday, 27 June with all proceeds going to Fuensocial (the parent’s association for physically, sensory and mentally disabled children and adults based in Fuengirola). The format is different this year - the event is in the summer (to avoid the

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weather problems of December), there is a golf tournament during the day (AM/AM/AM competition starting at 9am) and a dinner/dance in the evening (starting at 6pm). This is a white tees competition (professional tees) and we need teams of 4 able bodied men. Since the pro tees make some of the holes slightly

To enter, all you need to do is email garyoneill7@gmail.com with your team name, the names of your 4 players with their federation handicaps and the names of extra guests attending the evening event. You can also contact Gary via telephone on 952931769 or 666644910.

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HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE The Costa del Sol has been Europe’s favourite holiday destination for a number of reasons not least its fabulous climate, excellent infrastructure and world class golf courses. However, on arriving it’s comforting to know that there’s someone waiting at the airport to whisk you away to your hotel or holiday home. This is where Simply Shuttles steps in; this go-ahead company has been offering a fast, efficient and reasonably priced service to visitors for some time. Clients take great comfort from having a pre booked service and a booking confirmation.Whether you arrive in Málaga or Gibraltar, the friendly team will take you where you want to be. Contemplating a golfing holiday with the boys – or with the girls, come to that? Simply Shuttles can take care of all your transportation requirements, collecting you from the airport when you arrive and ferrying you and your party to and from your courses of choice then making sure you arrive back at the airport in plenty of time for your flight home. Now their fastest growing service is their restaurant transfer service. Dedicated drivers with excellent knowledge of all the best areas are available to take you, your family and friends to the Coast’s hottest venues.

As well the older established hotspots of Marbella and Puerto Banús there is a growing demand for transportation to Benahavís and San Pedro, although Simply Shuttles caters for clients all along the coast. Company founder Jonathon Snell commented, “We see demand improving with the introduction in June of new drink driving laws.”

Thanks to a colleague who recently used Simply Shuttles to do several transfers for her family when they visited last month we can now personally recommend their services. Their constantly updated fleet of vehicles offers clients the experience of being driven in spacious, air-conditioned comfort and the drivers are, at all times, prompt, knowledgeable, friendly and – luckily for our colleague - patient.

Contact Simply Shuttles on 951 279 117 or visit their website at simply-shuttles.com

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EGG-CELLENCE AT BSM Youngsters showed off their creative talents during an Easter bonnet parade at The British School of Marbella this month. Dozens of children aged between two and nine entered the competition while parents watched the show in the school hall. Teachers also took part in the event that saw judges award chocolate Easter eggs for the most egg-cellent bonnets. Headteacher Sian Kirkham, said: “The bonnets this year were spectacular, the judges had a real tough job on their hands. Well done to everyone who took part, the originality and creativity was outstanding.” For more photos of the bonnets visit: facebook.com/britishschoolofmarbella

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My name is Rudy. I was hit by a car and lay on the road for two days before help arrived. I was then taken to the dog pound, a place I didn’t like very much. Thankfully somebody was looking over me, as two young girls spotted me and raised the money to release me and cover the cost of my operation. Sadly they couldn’t keep me, but I still didn’t lose hope. Finally Jacqui Ross from Last Chance Animal Rescue arranged for me to be looked after in a foster home. I am not even two yet, so I am very active and enjoy long walks. I would need a little time and training as I currently live with 30 other rescue dogs, so I can’t be given the attention that I need. I love dogs, cats and children and I am desperate for cuddles and am so eager to please. I have a passport and can travel anywhere in Europe. I just want someone to love me and I promise I will never let them down. For more information on Rudy please contact: Mary: Tel. 610 725 422 or email karacaradas@yahoo.com

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IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE! Approximately 40 yoga devotees were the first to experience the benefits of one of the world’s fastest growing exercise trends - hot yoga, at the Open Day of Radiant Yoga Marbella, this month. Radiant Yoga Marbella is an exciting new yoga studio in the heart of Marbella. The light and spacious purpose-built studio now open for business - is unique in the area. Owned and managed by well-known multi-lingual yoga teachers and health professionals, Radiant Yoga Marbella offers a complete programme of yoga classes six days a week. Significantly, it is the first yoga facility in the area to offer Hot Yoga, widely considered to be one of the most effective yoga disciplines in terms of boosting health and fitness levels. The specially conditioned studio features inviting bamboo flooring, fulllength windows with views to La Concha mountain, and state-of-the-art infrared panels that direct heat to the body rather than the room. Reaching a temperature of approximately 36 degrees, and 50 per cent humidity, the pervading heat facilitates the yoga postures. Offering myriad health benefits, Hot Yoga now available at Radiant Yoga Marbella allows students greater flexibility to ease more deeply into the yoga postures. Exercising at a higher temperature elevates the heart rate,

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making hot yoga a more vigorous workout, while the heat intensifies the detoxifying and calorie-burning elements of the yoga class. The mental effects are similar to “jogger’s high” thanks to the release of pleasure-giving endorphins.

Welcoming with Open Arms To celebrate the launch, the three founders of Radiant Yoga Marbella, Lori Sjollema, Ariane Pieper and Marjan Looije threw open the doors to their bright and dynamic studio to invite the public in to enjoy a range of yoga classes free of charge. Throughout the day yoga devotees and new converts sampled Vinyasa, Anusara and hot yoga classes, as well as kid’s yoga, shopping for yoga clothes, while healthy drinks and snacks were served on the solarium terrace. Many people signed up for the excellent introductory offers on class rates. Founded on the mantra “strength, health and vitality”, Radiant Yoga Marbella is serious about providing a yoga experience to enhance people’s lives. Contact Radiant Yoga online or by telephone to check out the timetable for classes and register for a session, as spaces are limited. Radiant Yoga Marbella, Urb. Los Naranjos, CC Locals 1& 2, 2nd Floor, Nueva Andalucía Tel: +34 639 845 185 info@yoga-in-marbella.net yoga-in-marbella.net

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