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New Puerto Banus wecam!

swye — Sat, 05 May 2012 10:21:36 +0000

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The taxis in Marbella say farewell to their fixed rates as from today and turn on the taximeters. Taxis in Marbella into the 21st century at last!

swye — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:11:03 +0000

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Marbella parties!

swye — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:41:35 +0000

Marbella parties

The Brits are coming!

swye — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:42:56 +0000

The British are coming

A new survey claims that Marbella is fast becoming one of the more popular destinations for British stag and hen parties

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A group of lads from northern Ireland on a stag do in Marbella last weekend. / A. Bolton

Matching t-shirts, drink related shenanigans and boisterous behaviour. It’s fair to say that British stag and hen dos haven’t got the best reputation abroad. But a new survey suggests Marbella may be seeing a few more soon to be hitched visitors this year.

According to a survey by UK hen and stag company Redseven, the town is the third most popular destination after London and Brighton for hen parties. It claims bookings have jumped 63 per cent thanks to the popularity of the TV show ‘The Only Way is Essex’ (TOWIE). The ITV2 show filmed the cast jetting over to “Marbs” last year to enjoy the beaches and bars.

Ian Lucas, founder and CEO of Redseven, said: “Since ‘The Only Way is Essex’ cast flew out to Marbella we’ve seen a huge surge in bookings from those wanting to follow suit, and rightly so, since Marbella has a vibrant party scene and beautiful beaches to relax on the following day.”

But what do local businesses think about the reported increase in Brits wanting to let their hair down in “Marbs”? Jenna Callaghan, 30, from Cork, who has run Callaghan’s Bar in Marbella for eight years, said: “The stag and hen dos we have in the bar are well behaved but they tend to start the night off here and then head on to Puerto Banús at night. So it might be a different story there. But if Marbella is becoming more popular that can only be a good thing as it is bringing more money in. There’s an image that Marbella is quite expensive, but it actually isn’t.”

This is something 28-year-old Patrick Clifford agrees with. Patrick, from Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, who spent last weekend in Marbella on a stag do, said: “It’s a nice place and it’s cheaper to drink than Dublin. We’ve spent most of the time in Marbella rather than Puerto Banús as it’s more expensive there.”

Another business owner who is happy to see more stags and hens in Marbella is Ruth Stevenson who runs the Blue Palm café. She said: “We’ve had a lot more hen than stags over the years and a lot of the women bring their mums with them. People tend to stay in Marbella as it’s quite cheap but head to Puerto Banús in the evening for the night-life.” Ruth admitted she hasn’t noticed an increase in numbers recently but agreed it would be good news for the local economy. She added: “We don’t have many in December and January but from the spring we have at least one every weekend. “If it is becoming more popular this is good news as it is extra money for local businesses. I’ve never had a problem here and if they get drunk or loud I ask them to keep the noise down.”

Three miles west along the Golden Mile is where most of the Brits end up, according to Lina Hodgkins. The marketing director for Linekers Group, who operate seven bars, clubs and restaurants in Puerto Banús, said the group saw around 1,000 stag and hen revellers every weekend. She said: “I’ve been doing this for six years now and every year we have been up 100 per cent year on the previous year. We’ve already got 10,000 people booked on hen, stag dos and girlie weekends away (for 2012) and are struggling to keep up. Most of the cast booked into Linkers and TIBU Night Club in the summer so yes the show has made a difference and this is good for the economy.”

Russell Soden, 40, co-proprietor of Terra Blues in Puerto Banús, added: “Any extra business at this time of economic crisis has to be a good thing because a lot of bars are really struggling, but it may have a very damaging lasting effect on the way the area is looked at. The golden era of film stars etc. has been gone for years. They’ve been replaced by rich footballers and now it’s the reality TV “stars”. Twenty years ago you might have said “did you see Sean Connery in the port?” Now its more like “did you see Amy Childs?”

Marbella motors!

swye — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:24:27 +0000

Cutting the Costa! Britons flock back to Spain as its named cheapest holiday spot!n tops poll affordable holiday hotspots.

swye — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:41:45 +0000

Forget holidays at home and cut-price breaks to Turkey, if you’re looking for value for money the Spanish Costas are the most affordable destination in Europe.

British holidaymakers will get more for their cash on the Iberian Peninsula than any other hotspot, with prices in Spain dipping to a four-year low, according to a new survey.

Recession-hit Spain has slashed prices after the number of Britons visiting the country dropped by 15 to 20 per cent, due to the double whammy of financial woes at home and the buoyant euro.

Back in business: The Costas have dropped prices to tempt back tourists

Hotels, food and other everyday items are now more affordable in Spain than in any other holiday destination.

A three-course evening meal on the Costa del Sol costs on average £23.58 compared to £37.74 in Greece and £43.86 in the Turkish resort of Marmaris.

And when it comes to other items such as suncream, a bottle of beer, insect repellent and soft drinks, Spain’s Costas also come out on top, with prices often half those found in other holiday resorts.

According to the poll by Post Office Travel Money, Miami is the most expensive destination, with a meal and nine everyday items averaging a whopping £92.81.

The same items cost more than £80 in France and Italy and more than £70 in Brighton, Egypt and Cyprus. In Spain they came to just £42.15.

After years of high prices and low visitor numbers, Spain is now 36 per cent cheaper than it was in 2007.

Its affordability is making it a favourite holiday destination with Britons once more, with visitor numbers up 11 per cent year on year for 2011.

Prices in the top resorts
Country
Resort
Average price of goods
Spain
Costa del Sol
£42.15
Bulgaria
Sunny Beach
£44.79
Portugal
Algarve
£49.63
Greece
Corfu
£58.87
Dubai
Jumeirah
£59.37
Malta
Various
£68.97
Turkey
Marmaris
£69.51
Cyprus
Various
£70.74
Croatia
Kvarner
£73.55
UK
Brighton
£77.01
Egypt
El Gouna
£78.30
France
Brittany
£81.48
Italy
Sorrento
£88.21
USA
Miami
£92.81
‘As we can see from the Post Office figures, Spain is offering extremely good value and it’s not just restaurateurs dropping prices, but hoteliers as well,’ said Sean Tipton, spokesperson for ABTA The Travel Association.

‘The pound has rallied against the euro, but the exchange rate problem has been completely wiped out by the low prices being offered.

‘Spain should be congratulated for recognising the problem and doing all it can to change it and encourage holidaymakers back.’

Other countries are now following Spain’s lead and dropping their prices to boost tourism.

Turkey has dropped prices by 13 per cent, Egypt by 12 per cent and Greece and Miami by 10 and six per cent respectively.

Sarah Munro, Post Office head of Travel Money, said: ‘This year’s barometer shows that prices are pretty competitive in the top European holiday destinations even though sterling remains unpredictable.

‘While Spain in undoubtedly best value overall, the healthy price fall in Greece means that this traditional favourite can once again be considered a good bet for wallet-watching holidaymakers.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1376768/Cheap-summer-holidays-Spain-tops-poll-affordable-holiday-hotspots.html#ixzz1JyZGNZQl

Massage Beach

swye — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:28:35 +0000

Listen to Jose Padillo – Que Bonito & Imagine a beach in Marbella

We recently met with Abigail Williams, the Director for Marbella for Massage Beach. This is what she told us:
Unlock the benefits to a more healthy, energetic and stress free lifestyle, by using one of natures oldest remedies to help you.
The body is the greatest gift any one person can receive and the greatest tool any person will use. Massage Beach will help you look and feel great, by offering you beauty and massage treatments, to make your daily routine or holiday experience truly complete.
When our clients experience our services we want them to experience more than just a treatment. We are not just another massage company, what we offer is a unique five senses experience, tailor made to our clients individual needs.
Individual therapies such as Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Facial Treatments, Indian Head Massage, Manicures and Pedicures are all available at various locations along the coast. Or why not induldge in one of our pamper packages, which can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home, yacht or villa.
For further information or to make a booking please call 0034 695 801 179, or visit our website www.massagebeach.com.
Please mention Inspirations! Marbella for preferential rates.

Buddha Beach 2010

swye — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000

Buddha Beach – Ready for summer 2010

Buddha Beach, Marbella’s first boutique beach club, is looking forward to the first summer of the decade when it opens on Friday March 26! Located only a short walk from the jet set marina of Puerto Banus, Buddha Beach has become the favourite beach club for celebrities, residents and visitors who enjoy the relaxed, bespoke location. VIP regular guests last year included Calum Best, Chanelle Hayes, Jennifer Metcalfe, and well-known figures from the football world including international players David Bentley, Shay Given, Paul Robinson, Aaron Lennon, Tom Huddleston, Stephen Warnock Jesus Navas, Jermaine Pennant, Matt Taylor and Ian Harte, as well as international singing stars Alexander O Neal and Tito Jackson,
Buddha Beach was the venue for several video and fashion shoots, and will also feature in the upcoming BritPop movie Powder, starring Alfie Allen, scheduled for release in 2011.

Among the new features this year are covered dinning area as well as a remodelled boutique, complete with his and hers beachwear, including the Buddha Beach Fashion range, as well as other must haves for the beach. Buddha Beach will also be the venue for fashion shows throughout the summer.

Buddha Beach will also be the perfect place to watch the sporting summer’s action and excitement, with a separate World Cup Bar with widescreen TV, perfect for following your team in the World Cup, or your favourite driver in the Grand Prix. You might even spot a sporting hero or two at Buddha as well!

Taking its inspiration from Thailand and the exotic Far East, the main beach club area at Buddha Beach is set back from the shore with raised wooden decked sunbathing and seating areas with views out to the Mediterranean, as well as around the pool. Buddha Beach also features a discreet VIP area with its own large rock pool Jacuzzi, while the beach area itself has 100 beds, all with waiter service.

Drinking and dining are one of the main pleasures at Buddha beach. As well as the beachside bar, Buddha Beach’s main bar area is the perfect place to take a break from the strenuous task of sunbathing for a cool drink, or to enjoy a relaxing sundowner as the sun sets. A live DJ adds to the ambience, playing smooth tunes throughout the day.

Buddha Beach’s restaurant will be open for evening dinning throughout the summer offering an appetizing selection of dishes, from fresh seafood platters, Thai fusion cuisine and sushi to a light bite and all tastes in between. The restaurant will be running a pre season lunchtime menu offering excellent value at €15 per head, allowing guests to enjoy the first of the spring sunshine by the sea

There’s a lot going on at Buddha Beach this season. This year Buddha Beach will be staging regular events including Live Music every Sunday and Limelight events on Thursday’s . After last year’s unforgettable performance by international soul legend Alexander O’Neill there are also plans to bring other stars to Buddha Beach throughout July, August and September.

Buddha Beach is the perfect venue for private parties, launches and events. It now has a private area for up to 100 people with its own bar for Private Events, while still enjoying Buddha Beach’s unique atmosphere. Located in a quiet residential area, Buddha Beach benefits from designated parking as well as a valet service and there is also discreet security.

Join us this summer for the Boutique Beach Club experience of the decade at Buddha Beach!

Tel. 952 81 3882
www.buddhabeachbanus.com