KEMPINSKI HOTEL BAHÍA MARBELLA-ESTEPONA ◊ DIGITAL MAGAZINE FOR GUESTS & FRIENDS 2012-2
Reinvented
THE MODERN SPANISH TAPA Passion
THE ART
Pleasure
WATER FUN AND SUMMER EVENTS
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UMMERTIME!
Dear Guests, Dear Friends of the Kempinski Hotel Bahía, As a Leading Hotel of the World, creating a unique experience of your vacation in the Kempinski Bahia is our primary goal. The Mediterranean coast is an ideal escape for many people. The color of the sea, the curve of the coast and the charm of the white fishing boats make up one of the classic traditional scenes of the Mediterranean way of life, which many of us find irresistible. This is one of the reasons why we have so many regular visitors. The only Kempinski Hotel in Spain is a 5-star resort of extraordinary character and charm. Here we provide the
perfect background for a relaxed vacation with family and children. With our award winning garden and our award winning cuisine it is the perfect starting point for your time out.
Are you someone who prefers culinary entertainment? You will be delighted with our summer program!
Come and discover our dream combination of nature, tradition, entertainment and sports, which suits everyone's needs.
Enjoy evenings with live music (Flamenco, Disco & Soul, Jazz and Piano) and relax after dinner in our new open-air Chill-Out Bar, the Gin-Tonic Corner or in the Champagne Bar by Perrier Jouët.
The little ones will not only have fun in the sun, but discover great outdoor activities in our Kids Club.
This summer at the Kempinski Bahía you‘ll experience the magical power of the Costa del Sol!
On the Kempinski Bahia Beach you can ride a jetski, rent a boat, do water skiing, snorkeling and other water sports.
Rüdiger C. Hollweg Rüdiger C. Hollweg General Manager
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GHA Discovery:
Benefit from the Kempinski Loyalty Program
Win with the Kempinski: Enter our Summer Sweepstake and win big!
Summer full of Fun
This summer the Kempinski Bahia Beach is probably one of the best places to have a fabulous time!
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The Summer Kids Program Our Animator Pepe and his team guarantee an exciting vacation time for your kids
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Suitely Sensational Video: Ever dreamed of your own private "Sky Lounge“ on top of the world, offering a striking view of the African Coast? Take our offer now!
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VII. TapeArte at the Kempinski
22 Top Chefs, amongst them 6 Michelin Stars, showcase again that the modern Tapa has nothing to do with the ordinary known Tapa. Have a look at the mouth watering pictures …
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Visit the Kempinski Gardens and see amazing sculptures, like the “Elephant Tree” from Karl-Heinz Stock
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KEMPINSKI LOYALTY PROGRAM
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GHADiscovery BLACK Upgrade to Black level after staying 30 nights or more in a calendar year in Global Hotel Alliance hotels and choose from an array of amazing Black Local Experiences around the world. • Platinum level benefits • Double upgrade at check-in* • Early check-in 9am* • Late check-out 6pm* • Guaranteed room availability 24 hours prior to arrival** • Choice of amenity Black level members will also receive the following brand benefits within Kempinski hotels:
The GHA Discovery Program is based on three levels of membership: Gold, Platinum and Black. These levels are based on the number of nights you stay in Global Hotel Alliance hotels. The more nights you spend with us, the more amazing the membership benefits and Local Experiences you will receive. According to your membership level you will get the benefits mentioned below. Join GHA Discovery and instantly receive Gold status to begin your journey. GOLD After your first eligible stay at a Global Hotel Alliance hotel, you will earn your first Gold level Local Experience, which can be redeemed on a future stay. • Choice of newspaper • Complimentary internet access • Complimentary bottled water • Membership preference profile PLATINUM Continue your discovery as a Platinum member after staying ten nights or more in Global Hotel Alliance hotels. You will immediately earn a unique Platinum Local Experience. • Gold level benefits • Upgrade to the next room category at check-in* • Late check-out 3pm* • Guaranteed room availability 48 hours prior to arrival** • Local amenity
• Complimentary transport to and from the airport by hotel bus (where available) or preferential rates on limousine transfers • Personalized check-in with recognized guest preferences • 15% allowance on food and beverage in all restaurants owned or managed by Kempinski whether or not you are a hotel resident (except banqueting or any special events) • 20% allowance on laundry and dry cleaning service * upon availability ** Excludes certain dates and exceptional events that generate high demand. You will find a detailed overview of the Extraordinary Demand Dates here. For the terms and conditions and a detailed overview of the benefits please visit GHA Discovery. CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW!
Take part in our
KEMPINSKI BAHIA Summer Sweepstake for guests and friends on Facebook. We are giving away some pretty amazing prizes. Here's how you can participate: 1) Take a picture of your vacation or of your business trip, with family, colleagues, or alone in any Kempinski Hotel of the world 2) Upload the photo on the Kempinski Bahia Facebook Contest Page and like us (if you haven‘t already!) 3) Share your picture with your family and friends 4) This is all you have to do! Please note the contest runs until September 30 th, 2012. The winner will be contacted according to the information on his/her profile, so make sure we can reach you on facebook. Terms and conditions apply (download on the Kempinski Blog or click here: Terms and conditions). The Summer Contest 2012 Sweepstake runs until 30th of September 2012. It includes 1 Grand Prize and 14 Vouchers for consumption, plus 20 merchandise products, listed on this page and according to Nr.12 on terms and conditions (see link above!) .
WIN WITH THE KEMPINSKI
SummerContest ! Any questions? Contact the Socialmedia Team of Kempinski Hotel Bahia on Facebook or by email. Happy photographing and good luck!
These are the prizes in the Summer Contest 2012 Sweepstake: 20x KEMPINSKI BAHIA T-Shirt Men&Women 2x Dinner-for2 at either Italian Restaurant La Brisa or Beach Club La Cabaña del Mar 2x Sunday Lunch-for2 La Cabaña Beach Club with live music 10x Afternoon-Tea for2 or Coffee with Cake for at La Veranda Lobby Bar 1x Grand Prize: Weekend-Rendezvous (for 2 Persons)
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The lucky winners will be announced on October 10 th, 2012 on the socialmedia network of the Kempinski Bahia (Blog, Facebook, Twitter).
at the Kempinski Bahia, including 1 night in a DeLuxe Room with Welcome Cocktail, Dinner for 2 incl. Champagne Perrier Jouët, Breakfast and late check-out
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KEMPINSKI SUMMER PROGRAM
The Summer will be Full of Fun at the Kempinski
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What to do?... Vacation is where the fun is! This summer the beach of the Kempinski Bahia is probably one of the best places to have a fabulous time. Enjoy ecofriendly waterskiing, parasailing, paddle surf, canoeing and kite surfing‌
Speed up your vacation time‌ Take your friends for a banana ride, or rent a boat with your family – at the Kempinski Bahia Beach you can also rent paddle boats (hidropedal) for the little ones
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Introducing Fun in the Sun! Feel-Good-Things to do this Summer‌ The Mediterranean beach is an invitation to spend more time outdoors. And as vacation is a time for sharing with your family and friends, you‘ll be amazed how great the feeling is, after some activities on the beach! Try volleyball, jet skiing, water skiing - there is nothing better than active fun with friends and family.
Add things that make you smile… It doesn‘t really matter who wins this game. It‘s the act of thinking and doing, which is important and at the same time the key to a great time
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‌sounds like a relaxing plan: Swimming in one of the three large pools, sitting at the Pool Bar, enjoying the fresh fruit cocktails under the Mediterranean sun‌
Splish, splash‌ Imagine all the fun your kids will have while you relax by the pool. Our professional animator Pepe (left) and his crew, offer them endless hours of entertainment - a variety of daily activities, from clay workshops, to water activities and much more. For a romantic night out, have one of our babysitters take care of your kids, no worries at all.
KEMPINSKI SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM
Welcome to a place where happiness is delivered Our Kids Club Entertainment for children between 4 and 12 includes a lot of activities, in and out of the water. Drop off your kids at the Kids Club and get them back very excited from the experiences they had during the day.
Welcome to a place where kids meet nature Exciting entertainment for Kids begins with Pepe. Our Kids Club Animator is prepared for the energetic little ones who want to know everything. In the huge vegetable garden of the Kempinski Bahia the kids unwrap a whole new world and get in touch in a natural way with the products in their daily meals.
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P.S.: Papa said I can‘t take the frog with me, I found in the little pond*‌ {*one of the favorite places in the Kempinski BahĂa for kids!}
There is a reason why the Kempinski Bahia has so many returning guests. Great memories of a vacation that will last a lifetime.
SENSATIONAL SUITE KEMPINSKI
Out of this World! Ever dreamed of your own private "Sky Lounge" (approx. 60 m2) on top of the world, offering a striking view of the African Coast? Let your imagination run wild with musical notes and the glimmering light of the open-flame fireplace. The Poniente Suite also features a spacious "His & Hers" walk-in closet, professional telescope, TV with Surround
BOOK THIS ROOM Sound and Music Entertainment System. Extensive marble bathroom with wooden floors, including exclusive Chopard bathroom amenities. The 261m2 outdoor private terrace has a dining area and a double lounge bed. With a connecting door to the Levante Suite, you have the possibility to extend your voyage even further.
Poniente Suite Features In-room coffee/tea facilities Laptop-size safe Flat-screen TV Working Desk Lounge Area Separate Living Room and Bedroom Powder Room Some rooms with connecting doors Kitchenette Dining Room Entertainment Center Terrace Sea View
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KEMPINSKI CULINARY EVENT
Kempinski Bahia hosted the unique culinary event TapeArte for the second time. Andalusian top chefs showcased their culinary excellence during the famed TapeArte Events (General Manager R端diger Hollweg -3rd from right- and TapeArte initiator Fernando Rueda -in the middle- welcome the 22 famous chefs).
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WHO'S WHO FROM THE NDALUSIAN GASTRONOMIC SCENE AGAIN CAME TO THE KEMPINSKI HOTEL BAHÍA. CHEF JORDI BATALLER, ALONG WITH FERNANDO RUEDA, A FOOD HE
CRITIC AND MEMBER OF THE
ACADEMIA GASTRONOMIC DE MALAGA, HAS ARRANGED THIS EVENT OF THE FAMOUS SPANISH TAPA UNDER THE MOTTO “TAPEARTE“ WITH SAN MIGUEL. CLICK FOR PHOTO GALLERY!
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Open Air Art Exhibition at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia shows some exceptional pieces of the German artist Karl-Heinz Stock, the German artist Evelyn Sattler and Adel Al Khalaf, an artist from Kuwait. nd
Karl-Heinz Stock: The
Elephant Tree carries the message “Nothing is impossible” as it climbs trees in its tour across Europe. It’s part of the spectacular sculptural wandering art exhibition. The sculptures are made in the artist's workshop on his farm in the central Algarve, and then with the help of 30 befriended painters and mosaic artists, are converted into 3D sculpture paintings.
Evelyn Sattler: I love to
make Portraits, huge and colorful paintings as well as stilllife motives and nude. A great experience was the participation in the BMW Art Calendar for me!
Adel Al Khalaf: Painting
is my Passion. I use acrylic color in my abstract paintings and for my impression paintings I love to use oil color. One of my favorite scenes is the “Sunset at the Kuwait City Coast”, which shows a peaceful atmosphere…
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Bio Evelyn Sattler
Bio Karl-Heinz
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Bio Adel Al Khalaf
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Did you know that you can order several amenities with your booking? Enhance your stay and choose from Bottle of Champagne or Wine, Slim ness Massage or SPA Manicure to Red Roses and more!
Tour the area and discover traditional Andalusia - we are less than 2.5 hours away from m ost Andalusian cities. If you prefer an African adventure, Morocco is just a short trip away; or visit Gibraltar to see the monkeys, only 40 m in away..
New Golf Desk! Planning your golf trip while staying with us? Stop by our Golf Desk to receive useful information, special price arrangements and personalized packages for all the golf courses in the area, all year around.
Massage Rituals Discover the richness of different massage rituals, from cultures around the world. Enjoy the values of a deeply relaxing or energizing m assage.
Sports activities
Im agine all the fun your kids will have while you relax by the pool. Drop off your kids (aged 4-12) at the Kem pinski Kids Club for endless hours of entertainment (seasonal). For a rom antic night out, do not hesitate to request for one of our babysitters to care for your kids. (Babysitters on request; surcharge applies).
Looking to do some fun sports or activities during you stay? Well, we have a lot for water sports lovers, a beach volleyball court at the beach, over 30 golf courses are available in the area and the largest horse riding facility is located just 5 m inutes away
Malaga International Airport is 80 km . east of Estepona, a 50 m in. drive away. Turn the trip into an exciting journey through the beautiful Costa del Sol. Book your transfer to and from the airport (surcharge applies), via the concierge, subject to availability.
Internet Become a GHA Discovery Mem ber and enjoy free internet access. All public areas and m eeting rooms of the Hotel have wireless internet. Guestrooms and suites feature both wireless and high speed internet. Or try the "Internet Corner", with two pc's, high speed internet, web-cam and m icrophones (surcharge applies).
Hotel Venues
Drive & Sleep Interested in renting a car during your trip? The Sixt Desk is available at our lobby reception. Our partner Sixt will help you with the rental of the car of your choice.
Limousine Transfer
Whether you are holding a business m eeting, banquet or wedding reception, our aim is to provide you with the best in service and quality. If it's 10 people or 200, we will be pleased to serve you.
Small Dogs Allowed Sm all dogs of up to 5 kg. are allowed, with a daily surcharge. Dogs are only allowed in guestrooms and public areas (except restaurants), always wearing a leash. Prior authorization required.
CREDITS/CONTRIBUTORS
PREVIEW VOLUME 3-2012
COSTA DEL GOLF We invite you to the Kempinski Pro Am and tell you where to play the best golf between Marbella and Gibraltar.
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LAUNCH OF THE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER Our new state-of-the-art fitness centre features high end exercise equipment from Technogym like the Excite+ line with integrated Visioweb and Element+. Stay in shape with morning or evening work-outs or with your daily exercise routine!
CAFé CON LECHE Illy thinks of coffee rather like a fine wine… Founded in 1933, the Italian company made clear from the beginning that coffee isn‘t just coffee. Read about the rich coffee culture, and why coffee lovers are addicted to Illy…
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
In the midst of subtropical gardens lies the perfect venue for your perfect event. Whether a business meeting, conference or incentive, we have the facilities and experience to make your meeting a resounding success.
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Resting on the southern shores of Andalucía, the Costa del Sol embraces the spirit of Mediterranean heritage and culture. Enjoy the unique charm of Marbella and Estepona, and allow the beautiful surroundings and the warmth of its people envelope you – Kempinski Hotel Bahía Marbella-Estepona. Rates from 180 € + VAT in a Deluxe Room For further information, please contact +34 952 809 500
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