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The Theme 12 The Eastern Rising Star 26 Great Oriental Film Makers 32 China: The Dragon Awakes 38 Chinese Etiquette

The News 18 Films 20 Latest DVD Releases 22 Book Releases 24 CD Releases

The People 14 Zhou Xun: Top Chinese Actress 44 Fabien Fryns, Francine Grutman and Contemporary Chinese Art

The Trend 46 Cars: The Lexus LFA 50 Gadgets from Samsung, Sony and Toshiba 52 Environment

The Chic 54 Asian Design: Where East Meets West 68 Décor News: BoConcept 70 Fashion: Chanel – Paris to Shanghai 78 Fashion News

The Spa 82 Natural Oriental Ingredients in Cutting Edge Cosmetics 84 Beauty News 86 Acupuncture and Shiatsu: Let Your Qi Flow 88 Health News 90 Health Profile: New Anti-Snoring Device at Paul Arts

The Vibe 92 What’s Up and Who’s Who on the Local Social Scene

The Pro 98 Business Profile: Pegasus Properties 100 Enterprise 108 Finance: Investment Markets and China 110 Law: Raquel Pérez of the Pérez Legal Group

The Traveller 114 Japan – Land of the Rising Sun 120 Longitude 131 and the Magic of Uluru 124 The Hotel Suites Duquesa Golf & Spa 126 Golf: The Ryder Cup

The Gourmet 131 Tai Pan 133 Sushi des Artistes 134 Food News 136 Chef’s Profile: Elquin Rangel from Suite 138 Wine Feature: Chinese Wines 140 Listings

The Blog 151 Pet News 152 What’s On in October 154 Your Stars for the Month Ahead

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The rise to prominence has been persistent and unabated – firstly Japan, with its world dominance in the electronics industry, followed by Taiwan & Korea, and now China, the most populated land on the planet, which is undergoing an economic transformation that is outpacing all others. In a few short years, cities like Beijing and Shanghai, scene of the World Expo 2010, have literally altered beyond all recognition.

Taking our cue from this momentous movement, we bring you an essential update on some elements of the present day Orient, as many of these have a global effect. Beginning with China, we focus on its amazing growth and corresponding repercussions, its very correct etiquette, and the new generation of Chinese artists. Asian film directors have been a talking point in western culture for more than a generation and we honour some of the greatest. The same applies with Asian décor, and to gain an insight into what is going on at the very forefront of the trend, have a look at our Oriental hotels interiors feature.

Our cover profile reveals why Zhou Xun, one of the most promising young Dan actresses in China, is much in demand, and continuing the special theme, don’t miss our glamourous spread from Chanel: Paris to Shanghai.

We rev up in the stunningly innovative Lexus LFA and take a trip to Japan, land of the rising sun and increasingly a must-see destination for today’s global traveller. In Health & Beauty, we see the diversity of Oriental products and the variety of renowned treatments and we also present some of the hottest gadgets on the market from Samsung, Sony & Toshiba.

Find out what is happening with Chinese wines and about their new-found interest in big-name wines. Further east still, take in the lavish new resort of Australia’s Longitude 131, perched on a plain directly facing Ayers Rock (or Uluru, as it is now known). Meanwhile closer to home, this month’s reviews of top local restaurants Tai Pan and Sushi des Artistes and interview with master sushi chef Elquin, from Suite, portray just how sumptuous and pervasive Asian cuisine really can be.

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La subida en importancia del Oriente ha sido persistente y con un ritmo constante – primero fue Japón, con su dominio en la industria electrónica, luego Taiwan y Corea y ahora China, la tierra más poblada de la planeta, que está pasando por una veloz transformación económica. En pocos años, ciudades como Beijing o Shanghai (donde tuvo lugar la Expo Mundial 2010), han cambiado de manera asombrosa.

Inspirados en esta nueva onda, te traemos una edición repleta de información sobre Oriente y su efecto en el mundo entero. Empezamos con China, analizando su crecimiento económico y sus repercusiones. También hablamos sobre sus modales exquisitos y la nueva generación de artistas chinos. Los directores de cine asiáticos siempre han dado mucho que hablar y este mes te presentamos a algunos de los mejores. También conocemos lo último en tendencias de decoración en China, y nos adentramos en algunos de los mejores hoteles de Oriente.

Nuestra portada revela por qué Zhou Xun, una de las actrices Dan más prometedoras en China, está tan de moda, y también descubrimos la maravillosa colección de Chanel, Paris to Shanghai, inspirada en China. En la sección de coches damos un paseo en un Lexus LFA y viajamos a Japón, tierra del sol naciente y destino popular para muchos turistas. En Belleza y Salud descubrimos una gran variedad de productos orientales y nos entretenemos con los últimos gadgets de Samsung, Sony y Toshiba.

Descubre todo lo que está pasando con el vino chino y sobre el interés chino en los vinos de renombre.

Viajando más al este, nos hospedamos en el Longitud 131, un resort edificado justo enfrente de la Ayres Rock en Australia (ahora conocida como Uluru). Más cerca de casa, cenamos en los restaurantes Tai Pan y Sushi des Artistes y revelamos cómo de sabrosa y apetitosa es la cocina asiática.

Nace un nuevo mundo y cada segundo va cambiando.

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Large covered terrace. Well-kept garden with a fantastic pool area. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, built 493 sqm, plot 1.650 sqm. ID-No.: 1115331.

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Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and stars

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May you live in interesting times’ is a translation of what is reputed to be an ancient Chinese curse.

It could certainly describe the times in which we currently live, when Western world domination appears to be waning in the face of the rising economies of the East.

Money makes the world go round.

Whether or not the East’s rising star will be a curse or a blessing is one of the topics we address in this month’s Asia-themed issue, along with its increasing influence on our daily lives, from interior design to haute cuisine.

Sceptics in the West see communist China’s ascendency as a threat to democracy and, with atrocities such as the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre still fresh in the memory, they may not be wrong. In China, there is no such thing as a free press or even a free Internet since last year’s crackdown on ‘subversive’ websites, although it’s certainly one way of dealing with the rise in Internet child pornography, a problem the free West is still battling.

Many westerners have scant knowledge of the East,

Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it

having grown up with an education system that focused on western history. Yet Oriental culture is an old and a long one which, some scholars argue, was thriving when we westerners were still emerging from the antediluvian mud. China, for example, is the world’s oldest continuous civilisation with a history dating back 5,000 years.

The Ancient Chinese gave us everything from papermaking, printing and the first paper money to umbrellas, gunpowder and decimal mathematics, while the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucius are as valid today as Christianity and the writings of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers. In short, the West may have much to learn from the East, perhaps not all to its detriment.

Confucius emphasised personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. The world today could do with a little Confucianism.

Try out his top ten most inspirational sayings yourself. You may be surprised how these simple yet profound words can make your own small world a better place.

To see what is right, and not do it, is want of courage

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop The cautious seldom err

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do

The heart of a wise man should resemble a mirror, which reflects every object without being sullied by any

The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions

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t a diminutive 1.6 metres and a featherlight 45 kilos, Chinese actress Zhou Xun epitomises the fragile beauty of her race.

It’s said that the most precious gifts come in tiny packages and Xun is certainly a national treasure.

At 33, Cine Asia’s 2009 Star of the Year has won nearly every Chinese acting award going and, in her homeland, her face is known to millions although she’s not yet well known abroad.

However, that is changing. In 2008, Xun was named China’s first Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, with special focus on promoting environmental sustainability. This is a great honour as there only eight such ambassadors (the others are Málagaborn actor Antonio Banderas, soccer legends Ronaldo, Zidane and Drogba, tennis star Maria Sharapova, Japanese actress Misako Konno and Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway). She gained greater visibility as Green Ambassador for the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai and sets a good example in her own life, riding a bike or walking rather than driving. Her voice has been used on the Chinese version of the environmental film, HOME, which premiered on World Environment Day 2009 in 108 countries, and she is listed in Forbes magazine’s Top 20 Most Powerful Chinese Celebrities, based on earnings and media exposure. She is regarded as one of the top four Young Dan actresses’ (normally a Chinese term used for opera divas) in her country, alongside

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She is regarded as a diva in her homeland, a multi-award-winning actress who has been a cover girl for the Chinese editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and, this month, for magazine’s Asiathemed issue. Belinda Beckett profiles the seductive Zhou Xun.

the more internationally-known Memoires of a Geisha star, Zhang Ziyi. But Ziyi, having blotted her copy book with the Chinese government after topless paparazzi shots were taken of her on a Caribbean beach, may lose her role to Xun as the face of Chinese cinema abroad.

Although she never had professional acting training, Zhou Xun’s beauty and chameleon-like ability to assume a variety of quirky roles, playing everything from a nerdy lab technician to a taxi driver and an alcoholic spy, has made her a favourite with Chinese directors. She first came to their attention with a stunning performance in the film noir, Suzhou River (2000), which won her the Best Actress Award at the Paris Film Festival. She also starred in the Berlin awardwinning Beijing Bicycle (2001) and Balzac and The Little Chinese Seamstress (2002), which was nominated for several awards including a Golden Globe. In 2005 she entered the Hong Kong film market in Peter Chan’s Perhaps Love, which closed the Venice Film Festival that year and won her a slew of Best Actress awards in Asia, while her 2008 film, The Equation of Love and Death, won the Altadis New Directors Award at the 2008 San Sebastian International Film Festival, and more accolades for the leading lady when Variety magazine wrote: “The film was motored by another saturated performance by the throaty-voiced Zhou.” She has also appeared in several popular Chinese TV series, sung several motion picture soundtracks and released two solo albums, Summer (2003) and Come Across (2005).

So dedicated is she to her art that she once notoriously showed up drunk on the set of the spy thriller, The Message, in order to get into the mind of her hard-drinking character. Her latest movie Confucius, in which she plays the revered Chinese philospher’s concubine, has been no less controversial. After seeing the film’s trailer, a direct descendent of Confucius objected to the idea of a romantic involvement between the great man and a concubine. As a result, several scenes were cut and Xun’s lead female role reduced to little more than 10 minutes of screen time. Illustrating the degree to which the state interferes with private enterprise in China, the blockbuster Avatar was removed from many of the countries cinemas to promote ticket sales for the biopic.

Whether or not it’s because she is a ‘good Communist’, or because it’s the Chinese way, she is uncritical of the Chinese government’s censorship of the film industry. “Being an actress in China is actually no different from being an actress elsewhere. It all comes down to being a good person, and acting responsibly,” she says.

An example of the authoritarian regime, actress Tang Wei was banned from working in China for three years after her nude sex scenes in Lust, Caution, a film directed by Oscar-winning Taiwanese-American Ang Lee of Brokeback Mountain and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon fame; but Xun says simply: “I think you don’t really worry about all those things before shooting... but I don’t think I can ever be completely unclothed in front of the camera.”

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ZHOU XUN Brought up in a middle-class family in a small town in Hangzhou province, Xun recalls: “I used to play in the only cinema in our town where my father worked as a projectionist but movies still seemed far from me. I never expected to become an actress.” Fate had other ideas and although her parents were hoping she would go on to university, she was talent-spotted when still in her teens by a film director visiting the dance academy she attended.

“Even when I was acting, I never thought too much about what I’d want to become. I only realised after a few years that this job is, in fact, very interesting. So then I dedicated myself to becoming a good actress,” says Xun, adding that these are times of opportunity for actresses in China. “I’m actually a very lucky actress... especially now that Chinese movies are becoming more diverse, with more viewers overseas. Now I’m keen to explore any character I haven’t tried.

There’s a fate thing between an actress and the character she’s meant to play. You see it in a script and you just know.”

Endorsements of Motorola and Olay products have kept Zhou Xun’s face much to the fore in her homeland and her love life is under constant media scrutiny. Many column inches in Chinese newspapers have been devoted to her courtship with actor Li Yapeng, now married to pop diva Faye Wong, and later break-up with celebrated stylist Li Daqi, her boyfriend of five years whom she once said was the right man for her to marry.

Latest reports say she is currently dating Wang

Shuo, the son of an influential Chinese-Australian real-estate tycoon, and has already moved into his luxury apartment in downtown Beijing. But, in a country of 1.3billion people, it’s a constant battle to keep her private life private. “This is what I’m trying hard to adjust to because I don’t like being followed and noticed when I’m not working. But I can’t do anything about it so I try not to let it bother me too much. But this adjustment process takes quite a long time and this type of paparazzi culture in China is getting more severe.”

However, being a good actress is more important to her than celebrity and this demure to the point of selfeffacing beauty is only too ready to confess her own flaws. “I think there are many faces to everyone. I also have my bad sides. Also, I think everyone is trying to improve their shortcomings to become more wholesome. I have a lot of shortcomings, so it’s 50-50,” she said She also appears wholly committed to her role as an environmental ambassador and being a good, patriotic citizen. Although China is officially the world’s heaviest polluter, she defends her country with pride: “The government is sparing no effort to change environmental conditions in China. This is a not a movie. This is a real threat, so it’s more important to increase awareness, regardless of where you are.” n

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You Again [Genre] Comedy [Director] Andy Fickman (She’s The Man) [Actors] Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis [Tagline] Old hatred never dies.

It doesn’t matter how many years pass; for some reason, we always harbour the same feelings for people that we did back in high school. This is the premise of Andy Fickman’s latest comedy flick, You Again.

Kristen Bell plays Marni, an advertising executive who has just received the worst news imaginable: her beloved brother is about to marry her old enemy from school. And Marni isn’t the only one with an old score to settle; her mother also discovers that the bride-to-be’s aunt is her old enemy from her school days. You Again is a refreshing tale of past grievances, letting go and opening our hearts to forgiveness.

It is surprising to learn that many of us don’t stay the same; we try to evolve, correct past mistakes and bring the best of our personalities to our present lives. It’s all about living in the here and now.

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Letters to Juliet [Genre] Romance [Director] Gary Winick (Puccini For Beginners) [Actors] Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Gael García Bernal, Christopher Egan [Tagline] There’s always a second chance to find true love.

The concept of romantic love has proved elusive for many and dubious to a few. For others, it is the lack of courage that has kept them from taking the necessary risks that will change their lives for the better.

Letters to Juliet delves into the idea of seizing the day and taking a chance on love. Amanda Seyfried plays Sophie, an aspiring magazine writer who takes a whirlwind trip to Italy with her boyfriend (Gael García Bernal), to spice up their romance and find connection, where in the past there was distance.

One day, while Juliet is alone in the town of Verona, she visits the famous patio where Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet declared undying love, and where women from all over the world leave letters to their lost or unrequited loves. Sophie discovers a letter written 50 years previously by Claire (Vanessa Redgrave), who is now a grandmother, and who is persuaded by Sophie to return to Verona to search for the lost lover of her youth. Sophie accompanies Claire and her grandson (Christopher Egan) on their quest, only to discover that her own heart hungers for the kind of romance Claire so desperately seeks. As it turns out, Sophie has plenty of reason to shun reality and seek out the possibility of a new romance.

[Genre] Drama [Director] David Fincher (Fight Club) [Actors] Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield [Tagline] You don’t get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies.

One night in 2003, Harvard student and programming genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) dreams up a new way of catching onto the blogging and programming phenomenon, starting up a social network that soon becomes a worldwide sensation and earns young Mark billions of dollars. But his rise to the top involves many legal and personal consequences he never dreamed of when he first thought up the idea of helping friends keep in touch. The film is based, evidently, on the creation of Facebook, the networking site that now boasts over 200 million users.

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THENEWS DVD RELEASES

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Knight and Day [Genre] Action/Comedy [Director] James Mangold (Girl, Interrupted) [Actors] Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Jordi Mollá [Tagline] With me. Without me. With me. Without me.

June Havens (Cameron Diaz), a single 30-something looking for Mr. Right, is thrilled when she ‘coincidentally’ bumps into handsome undercover agent, Roy Miller (Tom Cruise) twice in an airport.

When she meets him again on the plane and strange things begin to occur (such as Roy flying the plane following the assassination of the entire air crew), June realises that she and Roy are just about as far removed as night from day and she resolves to get as far away from him as possible.

Unfortunately for June, destiny has other plans, keeping them together in an action-packed, James Bond-style crusade to keep a vital energy source from falling into the wrong hands. June is about to discover that when it comes to love, opposite personalities not only attract but are also crucial when called upon to solve some of life’s biggest mysteries.

Inception [Genre] Thriller/Science Fiction [Director] Christopher Nolan (Batman) [Actors] Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page [Tagline] Your mind is the scene of the crime.

Christopher Nolan’s Inception is already garnering as much interest from fans as the recently completed television series, Lost, and it is easy to understand why. The combination of a totally original plot, conspiracy theories and the free will – destiny debate are rife in a film that was undoubtedly the must-see flick of summer. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief who specialises in the rare art of stealing valuable secrets from the most profound realms of his victims’ subconscious while the latter are dreaming, and therefore at their most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability makes him a coveted pawn in the world of corporate espionage; but he is also wanted by the international police and is riddled with guilt and loneliness for having left everything he loved to pursue his talents. Cobb is promised his life back if he accomplishes one last mission: inception. Instead of stealing ideas, he is called upon to implant one. But a dangerous enemy is watching Cobb’s every move and only Cobb could have imagined the man behind his ultimate doom.

The Rebound [Genre] Romantic Comedy [Director] Bart Freundlich (Trust The Man) [Actors] Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Kelly Gould [Tagline] She’s still got it. He’s just getting it.

Sandy (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is an attractive mother of two who has just hit 40 and whose world is turned upside down when she discovers that her husband is having an affair.

With a broken heart, she takes her kids with her for a bold move to New York where she decides to set up a new catering business.

There, she meets Aram Finkelstein (Justin Bartha), a hunky 24-year-old university student who starts babysitting Sandy’s kids.

It’s not long before Aram and Sandy fall in love, despite firm opposition from their family and friends. When they’re together, it feels like the family Sandy always wished she had.

Could this be something more than a passing fling, despite the considerable age difference?

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THENEWS

BOOK REVIEWS

A LITERARY FEAST FROM THE EAST

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When China Rules the World by Martin Jacques A convincing economic, political and cultural analysis of waning western dominance, the rise of China and a new paradigm of modernity. British journalist Jacques takes the pulse of the nation poised to become the biggest global market and imagines a world where China’s distinct brand of modernity could change our lives forever. Crucial reading for anyone interested in understanding where we are and where we’re going.

Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang The gripping true story of how three generations of women fared in the political maelstrom of China during the 20th century. Chang’s grandmother had her feet bound as a child and became a warlord’s concubine. Her mother struggled with hardships in the early days of Mao’s revolution and rose to a prominent position in the Communist Party before being denounced during the Cultural Revolution. Chang herself marched, worked and breathed for Mao until doubt crept in over the excesses of his policies and purges.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen: Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life by Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir, and Mika Ono A cook book with a twist. Cynics may snicker at recipes called Life-Force Chicken and Expanding-Horizons Chrysanthemum Tea, but the three authors are deadly serious. They have made an in-depth study of the key concepts of herbal cooking in Japan, China and Korea and lucidly explain the holistic approach to each recipe, and how they tie into Chinese medicine. A section titled Recipes for Common Health Concerns is a must-read.

Sex, Sin and Zen: A Buddhist Exploration of Sex from Celibacy to Polyamory and Everything in Between by Brad Warner Zen Buddhism is regarded as an enlightened way to live but what happens when this eastern philosophy is applied to issues like masturbation, abortion, gender identity and pornography? In a book that blends autobiography with pop culture and real world wisdom for our times, Warner explores an A-Zen of sexual topics to offer a conscious approach to sexual ethics and intimacy fit for all appetites.

Frommer’s China by various authors China is a massive country but you can shrink it with this comprehensive travel guide, written by residents and frequent visitors who share their candid opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.

There are invaluable language and dining chapters to help make sense of Mandarin, useful Chinese characters throughout the book, plus sections on Hong Kong since it reverted to China, and on Shanghai which is changing beyond recognition on a yearly basis.

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MUSIC REVIEWS

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John Mellencamp – No Better Than This This album was recorded in mono at Sun Studios, and produced by T Bone Burnett live to an Ampex 601 tape recorder circa 1955, with a single microphone, no mixing or overdubs! It’s warmth and presence are immediate and engulfing. John is tracing his roots with this look-back at the pre-digital age, when music was just recorded into one mic. Owing to the late arrival of the pre release, I had to air this album unheard but what a revelation… I was absolutely blown away! With speakers turned right up, I immersed myself in the music for the following hour, managing to drop in the odd voice cue and content line here and there! The songs are rooted in country, rockabilly, folk, country-gospel and even a rawer Midwestern rock that is Mellencamp’s brand. The feel and dynamic in this new album which firmly plants him back into his roots has no equivalent at the moment, perhaps with the exception of Tom Jones’s Praise & Blame, which used a similar recording technique. This is music for real! I still play it in my car and on my Blackberry at every opportunity. So should you.

Eliza Doolittle – Eliza Doolittle I really enjoyed this album. Many tracks, when playing in the studio, made me want to get up and dance, particularly Pack Up, Go Home and Mr Medicine. Whilst having a mainly light and poppy feel, the album is lyrically very clever and the musical references are also very witty. I also very much enjoyed Empty Hand, the sting in the tail. Eliza has such a fresh sound, you just can’t help tapping along to the beat. This young lady from London is the daughter of Frances Ruffelle, who also had a singing career and represented the UK in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest with the hit, Lonely Symphony, before going on to have a big career on the stage. Her Grandmother is Sylvia Young, a friend of my wife’s who has a holiday home in Marbella and runs the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School that brought us Emma Bunton, Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse, to name a few. So if you are in any doubt about this young lady’s talent, then think again!! Thanks Eliza….

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Lissie – Catching a Tiger I have to confess to being somewhat overwhelmed by the quality of new female talent that keeps coming to my attention. Since I started this feature and introduced the Saturday Morning Album Review, there seems to be a constant stream of artists who are delivering such individuality in style and showing us that real music is alive and kicking! Lissie is completely her own person, a regular kind-a gal with Mississippi mud wedged deep in her fingernails and soul... Her songwriting is wonderfully free of clichés and pretensions like so many of her over-hyped and under-talented contemporaries, many of whom have received ridiculous levels of critical and public adulation. Her simpler songs have an elemental power that is all her own. Catching a Tiger is like escaping from a stuffy, warm room and taking to the autopista with the sun in the sky and the wind in your hair and in that case, this album is what you need on your sound system. Love it!

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Life: Ang Lee was born in an agricultural county in Taiwan, into a family that emphasised the importance of Chinese culture, art and calligraphy. Having been a poor student, he decided to forego a university education in favour of art school, completing a course at the National Arts School. He then travelled to the USA, studying theatre at the University of Illinois and film at the Tisch School of the Arts of New York University, where he began dabbling in film direction. His thesis prompted the renowned William Morris Agency to offer to represent him, though a lack of work opportunities forced him to be a house husband for six years. In 1990, two screenplays written by Lee won a prestigious competition sponsored by the Republic of China’s Government Information Office, prompting a major studio to back his first full-length feature film, Pushing Hands, which was a major success both commercially and critically. Since then, Lee has grown to be a major force not only in China but also in Hollywood where he has made a number of films, some with a Chinese focus and some with a decidedly Western feel (such as Brokeback Mountain (2005)).

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Work: Ang Lee is famed for the remarkable diversity of his films which, although disparate in storyline and setting, focus on specific themes such as repression, loneliness and segregation. His films are often box office successes, with gems such as The Wedding Banquet (1993), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Sense and Sensibility (1995) bringing him worldwide acclaim. Awards have been plentiful, with Brokeback Mountain (2005) garnering him an Academy Award for Best Director and the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival and a Best Director Oscar nomination for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).

Lee has also been recognised by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the Directors Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America, winning a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture for Brokeback Mountain.

Technique: Ang Lee is as well known for his in-depth portrayal of characters as he is for his use of visual effects, most evident in Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger (2000), in which characters engage in battle while flying, standing on tree branches or performing dream-like acrobatic moves.

Anecdote: While preparing to film The Hulk, Lee studied molecular growth, blood cells and galaxies and collected odd items such as lichen, starfish, jellyfish and 24 boxes of rocks. He then asked the actors and crew to feel these items since, in his own words, “their textures show the flow of time; they remind you that the universe is kind of a big pot of soup...” Says Nick Nolte, “He made us feel the rocks and lichen and asked us what we felt. Ang spins a cocoon that is so complex that the actor can’t find his way out – he has to live his way out.”

Influences: Ang Lee cites Ingmar Bergman as his first and most lasting influence.

Top pick: Brokeback Mountain (2005): The film, one of actor Heath Ledger’s last, is a foray into a life characterised by repression and the ephemeral nature of the human condition.

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A scene from In The Mood For Love (2001)

Life: Wong Kar-Wai, who holds the honour of being listed number three in prestigious British magazine Sight & Sound’s Top Ten Directors of Modern Times, discovered the magic of film when he moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong with his parents at the age of five. Not being able to understand Cantonese, Wong was given a helping hand by his mother, who would take him to all the films that were showing.

Work: Kar-Wai studied graphic design at college, working for many years as a screenwriter before turning his hand to direction in 1988 with the film, As Tears Go By, a melodrama based on the work of Martin Scorsese. His next film, Days of Being Wild, based on the purposeless youth of the 1960s, was a huge critical success leading the director to found his own production company, Jet Tone Films, where he made a string of successes such as Chungking Express (1994). Kar-Wai was first recognised by the international film industry at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival, where he won the Best Director award for Happy Together, a heavily stylised masterpiece that presents beautiful, saturated images, a haute couture wardrobe and a meticulously selected soundtrack with songs by Argentinean tango poet Astor Piazolla, Brazilian crooner Caetano Veloso and Frank Zappa. Happy Together is the story of the disintegration of a romance between two gay men.

The director is, perhaps, best known for the trilogy composed of Days of Being Wild (1991), In The Mood for Love (2000) and 2046 (2004).

Technique: Wong Kar-Wai is recognised for producing some of the most visually stunning work in modern film-making. Long, slow shots and gorgeous close-ups are characteristic of his work, as are saturated colours, recurring scenes and time shifts. Wong Kar-Wai places great emphasis on wardrobe and image, with lead actress Maggie Cheung reportedly growing increasingly irritated at the director after he forced her to undergo five-hour make-up sessions every day. Filming of In The Mood For Love took an arduous 15 months, leading some members of the crew to threaten to quit.

Anecdote: In 2006, Wong Kar-Wai became the first Chinese director to preside at the Cannes Film Festival.

Influences: Alain Resnais, Jean-Luc Godard and Krzysztof Kieslowski.

Top pick: 2046: This gorgeous film about the women a man meets after losing the love of his life is a nostalgic, sentimental journey into the nature of love and lust. It combines episodes in the past with a futuristic episode about a man who falls in love with an android.

A romantic scene from Days of Being Wild (1990)

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A scene from Yazujiro Ozu’s An Autumn Afternoon (1962)

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Life: Yasujiro Ozu , known as ‘the most Japanese of all Film Directors’, was born in Tokyo and raised at boarding school in the small town of Matsuzaka.

Ozu, who admits to receiving most of his education from the local cinema, rather than from attending school, worked briefly as a teacher before being hired by the Shochiku film company as an assistant cameraman. Soon after, he was promoted to the post of Assistant Director and directed his first film, The Sword of Penitence, in 1927.

Work: Ozu directed 54 films in his lifetime and wrote many of his own scripts. His 1932 cinematic sensation, I Was Born, But…, which chronicles the problems of adolescence with comedic flare, has been recognised as the first notable Japanese social criticism film. In 1937, Ozu was conscripted into the Japanese army, serving for two years in China in the Second Sino-Japanese War. Upon his return he made the critical and box office success, Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family, followed

by There Was a Father, both films concerned with family ties that are unbreakable by time and distance. In 1943, Ozu was again drafted into the army, returning to make his most critically acclaimed films including Late Spring, Tokyo Story and The Flavour of Green Tea Over Rice.

Technique: Ozu was famed for breaking the rules of established Western cinema, including the 180º rule which states that the characters should always remain at the same side of each other during a scene. He also had the habit of placing his camera between characters in a dialogue, producing the effect of being in the middle of the conversation.

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He avoided using fading or dissolving as a way to end scenes, preferring pictures of static objects to provide transition. One style he is famed for inventing is the ‘tatami shot’, in which the camera is placed at a low level where the eyes of a person would be if they kneeled on a Japanese tatami mat. The ‘tatami shot’ was particularly prevalent when characters were walking in interiors. He also favoured minimalistic storytelling, preferring to focus on the characters and their conversation.

Anecdote: Despite being immensely interested in family relationships in his work, Ozu never formed a family of his own, choosing to remain single all his life.

Influences: Japanese director, Tadamoto Okubo.

Top pick: Tokyo Story (1953), the emotional journey of an old couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their children, only to be neglected and told to face the fact that everyone has their own life to live.

Has influenced: Jim Jarmusch, Wim Wenders, Mike Leigh, Deepa Mehta, Aki Kaurismaki and Pedro Costa.

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Life: This Japanese film director and screenwriter whose film, Ugetsu, took home the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, had a life as interesting as many of the characters in his movies. Born into a poor family, he was forced to live through situations such as his sister being given up for adoption and then being sold as a geisha, events which had a profound impact on the director, as did his father’s physical abuse of his mother and sister. Mizoguchi, always interested in style and design, studied graphic arts, working as an advertising designer before making his first foray into the Tokyo film industry as an actor in 1920. His talent was such that by 1923 he had already scored a contract with the Nikkatsu studio, making his first film, The Resurrection of Love, in the same year.

Work: Mizoguchi’s first works revealed strong influences from the German Expressionist movement and socialist doctrine, as well as the works of Eugene O’Neill and Leo Tolstoy. In the second phase of his career he championed ‘new realism’ through a series of socially aware films that focused on the transition of Japan from a feudal to a modern nation. Mizoguchi is commonly hailed as the first feminist director in Japan as most of his films reveal the plight of the Japanese woman, from geishas to prostitutes, political activists, workers, royalty and housewives.

The poster for Kenji Mizoguchi’s Ugetsu (1953)

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Technique: Mizoguchi is famed for using visual imagery reminiscent of traditional Japanese art. The director was fond of long, slow takes and the mise-en-scène technique which involves the use of detailed design in every aspect of the set, from surroundings to furniture, props, lighting, etc. Unlike Western directors, he shunned both close-ups and frequent cuts, preferring to film an entire scene in one take. His idea was to use formalised beauty to highlight the emotion of the characters, resulting in scenes that are highly moving and sentimental.

Anecdote: Mizoguchi was said to be a bit of a nightmare to work for.

Since he preferred to shoot the entire scene without cuts, there was little margin for error. In one film he apparently made the actors shoot the scene 100 times. His favourite actress, Kinuyo Tanaka, once said

that he asked her to read an entire library to prepare for a role.

Inspired by: Mizoguchi cited the directors William Wyler and John Ford as two of his biggest influences.

Has influenced: Jean-Luc Godard, Andrei Tarkovsky, Jacques Rivette, Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Theo Angelopoulos.

Top picks: The Life of Oharu (1952): Mizoguchi regarded this as his best film. Oharu is an old geisha who recalls her violent, tragic past in which she is sold, abused and prevented from killing herself, all to satisfy male interests. Based on a novel by Ihara Saikaku.

Ugetsu (1953): A film about two peasant couples whose fortunes rise and fall as they learn the meaning of family and love. Inspired by short stories by Ueda Akinari and Guy de Maupassant.

A scene from Kurosawa’s last epic film, Ran

The poster for the 1943 film, Judo Story, by Kurosawa

Seven Samurai in search of honour and duty

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Life: It is no wonder that Japan’s best-known director, screenwriter, producer and editor, Akira Kurosawa, made the most famous samurai films in history (including Seven Samurai, 1954). He was born into a family of former samurais and was the eighth son of a wealthy family who encouraged Western and cinematic influences. Kurosawa’s childhood was marked by two people in particular: his brother Heigo and his primary school teacher, Mr. Tachikawa, whose progressive tendencies ignited a passion for art and culture in his young pupil. Scholars often speak of one defining moment in Kurosawa’s life: when he was 13 and Heigo took him to view the death and devastation caused by the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923. When Akira attempted to turn his head away from the disaster, his brother told him to look, for one’s greatest fears must always be confronted head-on. This was said to have influenced Kurosawa in his penchant for presenting harsh reality in his work. Heigo, who was a film narrator, committed suicide when Akira was 23 and the director often spoke of the deep sense of loss his brother’s death occasioned. Kurosawa dedicates one chapter of his autobiography to his brother, entitling the event, A Story I Don’t Want To Tell.

Work: Kurosawa became a director quite by chance, since he had always thought of becoming a painter. His golden moment came in 1935 when a new film studio published an ad calling for young assistant directors. Although Kurosawa had no previous experience, he won the executives over with an essay on the fundamental problems of the Japanese film industry, and how they could be fixed. As an assistant to famed director, Kajiro Yamamoto, he learned that he could supplement his income by turning his hand to screenwriting as well as directing. Kurosawa began to write, and the results were so good he was asked to write scripts for most of the films he directed. He first

achieved international recognition with the now classic Rashomon, the story of a murdered samurai and the rape of his wife, told from three different viewpoints: that of the murderer, the wife and the phantom of the samurai (which speaks through a medium). Rashomon won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. In a career spanning 57 years Kurosawa made 30 films, many of which were remade in Hollywood. Famous remakes include The Magnificent Seven (directed by John Sturges and based on Seven Samurai), and Rashomon (directed by Sidney Lumet).

Technique: Kurosawa introduced a plethora of groundbreaking techniques to film making, including ‘the axial cut’ (moving closer to or further away from the subject through a series of obvious cuts) and ‘wiping scenes away’ with a black line.

Anecdote: Kurosawa met his wife, Yoko Yaguchi, when she played a wartime factory worker in his film, The Most Beautiful. The couple, who were famed for arguing non-stop on set, found common ground and married, had two children and lived together until Yaguchi’s death in 1985.

Influences: John Ford was an idol for Kurosawa, who even insisted on dressing like Ford, donning a woolen cap and sunglasses to emulate his hero.

His strongest literary influences were Shakespeare and, even more so, the 19th century Russian novelist, Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

Top pick: Seven Samurai: an emotionally charged homage to the Samurai class, hailed to embody the very best of Japanese values and traditions.

Influences on modern film makers: Kurosawa has had a particularly strong impact on the ‘New Hollywood’ directors including Robert Altman, Roman Polanski, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola.

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conomists have been predicting it for decades but nothing brought home China’s new global power status more vividly than its bid, this summer, to take over Liverpool Football Club.

Although fronted by sports entrepreneur Kenny Huang, the state-run China Investment Corp was behind it. Furthermore, any Reds fans flying out to Expo Shanghai between now and the end of October will feel quite at home in the 462m2 pavilion dedicated to Liverpool, which is twinned with the host city. Nicknamed the ‘Economic Olympics’ because it’s the biggest world fair on record, Expo 2010 has given China a chance to strut its stuff on the world stage in a year which will see its thriving GDP rise to nine per cent to overtake Japan as the world’s second largest economy, after America.

The East’s encroachment on the West has been steady but surreptitious. But we’re not just talking about the takeover of MG Rover by Nanjing Automotive in 2007, this year’s sale of Volvo by Ford Motors to Geely or China’s estimated £9bn investments in leading British blue-chip companies like HSBC, Tesco and Unilever. Almost unnoticed, China has become the world’s banker too, the biggest acquirer of foreign public debt with some $900 billion of U.S Treasury securities Hong Kong at night

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In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte pointed at a map of China, then a distant and foreign land, and said: “Here lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep, for when he wakes he will shock the world.” It’s been a long hibernation but, finally, the dragon nation is stirring, reports Belinda Beckett. alone, giving the dragon nation a hold over the American economy that would have seemed unthinkable a few decades ago.

And while the United States sacrifices world credibility, billions of dollars and hundreds of lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Chinese make money in both countries without losing a drop of blood.

Workshop Of The World From a nation of peasant farmers, China has become the manufacturing workshop of the world, as well as the top polluter. Its fast-paced economy, growing at four times the speed of Britain’s or America’s, has given it an insatiable appetite for raw materials with which to build factories, homes and cars. It is spending 35 times as much on crude oil as eight years ago and 23 times as much on copper. As it puts up more gleaming skyscrapers it is consuming half the world’s cement and a third of its steel.

What is happening is so extraordinary that economists have had to invent a new word for it – supercycle – a shift in the world economy of historic proportions At the current rate, predicts international business consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers, China and her 1.3 billion people (twice the population of the U.S. and EU combined) could become masters of the economic universe by 2020.

All of which raises the question, what effect will this have on the West? Disturbing answers can be found in a fascinating book by British journalist Martin Jacques, When China Rules the World. Jacques paints a scary picture of a new world order reflecting Chinese values rather than Western ones that is unlikely to lead to anything like democracy, much less a free press and rule of law. He postulates that Beijing will overshadow Washington, the renminbi will

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replace the dollar, Mandarin will take over from English and schoolchildren around the world will learn about Zheng He’s voyages of discovery along the Eastern coast of Africa, rather than the New World conquests of Christopher Columbus.

China is a country, he reminds us, with a poor record for human rights; one that also refuses to follow the Western model of genuine elections, an independent judiciary and a freely convertible currency. Its philosophy is communitybased rather than individualist, state-centric rather than liberal, authoritarian rather than democratic. “Americans and Europeans blithely assume that China will become more like them as its economy develops and its population gets richer but this is a mirage,” he says. “We’ve so long assumed that the furniture is our furniture, the language is our language, the sports played are our sports, the values are our values, the skin colour is our skin colour. My son’s 10, and his generation is going to grow up in a very different kind of world.”

At one level, this is cause for celebration. For centuries, the Middle Kingdom led the world economically, culturally and technologically, pioneering the compass, gunpowder, printing, porcelain, paperback books and a medieval postal service that would put today’s mail services to shame.

We have also long enjoyed the benefits of cheap goods made in China, providing huge opportunities for Western companies to cash in. Yet some sociologists see a dark side to China’s revival – a disturbing instinct for sabre-rattling and neo-imperialism that arguably poses the biggest threat to world peace since the Cold War. A more

moderate view suggests that, rather than being adversaries, the US and China could form an indispensable axis for global governance. That doesn’t necessarily mean the two will be best friends, but East and West might both compete and cooperate as they shape a global system they can each benefit from.

From Rags To Riches When the Communists seized control in 1949, The People’s Republic of China was a poverty-stricken basket case, ravaged by famine, ethnic tension and feuding between rival warlords. Then came Chairman Mao’s policies of forced industrialisation, collective farming and murderous purges of the middle

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Birds-eye view of Shanghai

red flag now flutters there too and, in the ports of East Africa, Chinese cargo ships are loaded daily with oil, timber and diamonds. Chinese companies pay African labourers less than £1 a day to mine copper and rip up forestland and, in return, are selling African leaders the assault rifles, warplanes and mortars they need for their bloody wars of conquest and ethnic cleansing.

In 2008, Zimbabwe’s despotic Robert Mugabe received £200m in Chinese military aid. The brutal slaughter in southern Sudan, in which hundreds of thousands of non-Muslim peasants were murdered by government militias, was carried out with £55m-worth of Chinese weapons, sold to the Sudanese in defiance of a UN arms embargo.

Of course, the West has been guilty of similar atrocities.

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classes. It’s estimated that, in 40 years, almost 80 million Chinese were slaughtered or died as a result of government policy, making that regime the biggest killer in history. Today it has become, by western standards, a rigid, highly militarised and intensely nationalistic empire in which 1.2 billion Han Chinese dominate dozens of other ethnic groups, by force if necessary.

Large swathes of western China still remain dirt poor although the regime’s embrace of capitalism has brought the official poverty rate down from 53 to eight per cent over the past 20 years. China has the largest number of mobile phone and broadband users in the world, and some of the fastest-growing cities – vast metropolises such as Tianjin, Wuhan and Guangzhou which boast populations of more than four million each. However, over the same 20 years, China has been cutting back on health and welfare programmes and ploughing the fruits of its industrial revolution into guns. Double-digit growth in defense spending year on year since the early 1990s has made it a military force to be reckoned with, complete with J-10 fighter jets, naval destroyers, Cruise missiles and a standing army of more than 2.25 million men.

China insists it has no hostile ambitions but sceptics point to the callous repression of its neighbours and suppression-of free speech at home (Who can forget Tiananmen Square?). The brutal occupation of the mountain kingdom of Tibet, seized at gunpoint in 1950, is another black stain on China’s record. The bloody 2009 riots

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in Xinjiang, in which nearly 200 were killed and more than 1,000 wounded, are also fresh in the memory. China has not abandoned its ambition to incorporate Taiwan into its empire and operates a One China policy, ceasing diplomatic relations with any government that has dealings with Taiwan, a kind of blackmail to which much of the West has acceded. China also has territorial disputes with Japan, both Koreas, Bhutan, the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as an enduring border dispute with India which, some fear, could bring two nuclear powers to the brink of war.

Meanwhile, China’s construction-driven hunger for natural resources is reshaping the landscapes of Africa, Southeast Asia and South America. The West has long seen Africa as its backyard but the

There are others who believe China’s trajectory will fizzle out because its economic growth relies on an undervalued currency and a huge trade surplus, both of which are unsustainable. A recent article in Newsweek also highlighted China’s low consumer spending at home, suggesting that while Chinese plants are cranking out more TVs, cars, and toys than ever before, no Chinese are buying them; and, since the recession, nor are its key western markets. According to Dani Rodrik, Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, China’s undervalued currency, statecontrolled export policies and closed domestic economy are “wholly out of step with what truly makes a global economic leader – namely, economic liberalisation. Nor should we fear China’s ownership of U.S. debt. Official Chinese holdings amount to less than seven per cent of U.S. Treasury debt. That’s a lot of money, but it’s hardly enough to exercise control.”

Other threats to China’s stability are its aging population, which could constitute more than

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30 per cent by 2050. Due to its one-child policy, a growing number of young people have to care for two parents and, in some cases, four grandparents at a time when the communist welfare system has rapidly declined. Under Mao, the state underwrote all health care; its contribution today is just 16 per cent, a surefire recipe for social unrest. The largest rural-urban income gap of any major Asian country and environmental pollution are other domestic problems waiting to take their toll.

China’s authoritarianism is another Achilles heel. The recent crackdown requiring Internet and telecom operators to monitor their networks for content that falls within the definition of ‘state secrets’ shows its paranoia. There have also been disturbing reports that followers of China’s outlawed contemporary spiritual movement, Falun Gong, are routinely tortured, executed and their organs sold on the black market. This year, America’s House of Representatives passed a resolution ‘calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners’. Foreign and defence policy expert Kim Holmes, a former US Assistant Secretary of State, comments: “It’s one thing to push others around in an old-fashioned assertion of brute power and influence. It’s another to lead by example and to attract friends and allies who share your values.

In the end, only a democracy can lay true claim to world leadership.”

A Superpower In Waiting What is clear is that the Chinese themselves believe in their future. They are rediscovering pride in their own culture (the price of Chinese antiques

and art is rocketing in the world markets) and becoming less inclined to mimic the West’s. The emigration of poor Chinese to the West is slowing down. Instead, the expanding middle classes are paying for their children to enjoy a Western university education before returning home. There are 60,000 Chinese students in Britain, more than from any other country, while China graduates more computer engineers annually than the United States. Furthermore, China has proved that capitalism works as well with communism as it does with democracy. China’s well-off enjoy the same lifestyle as Westerners, living in luxury housing developments, eating in fancy restaurants and travelling abroad. Communist ideology has been relegated to second place. Instead, a sense of duty, excellence, cooperation and, above all, patriotism are stressed. As one Chinese student training on Wall Street as an investment banker put it: “Being a member of the party is not a political choice but about contributing to China, standing up and being counted.” Those are principles the West can learn from.

What’s interesting is how the West will react to this new star in the East. Hopefully, it won’t be a ‘yellow peril’ version of the obsessive reds-underthe-beds mentality that prolonged the Cold War against Russia. As Time magazine recently pointed out: “The real challenge for Washington will be structuring a relationship that encourages China to support the global commons that it benefits from.

That will require our leaders to manage the complex partnership in a clear-eyed manner and not be consumed by the temptation to either coddle or demonise the world’s next superpower.” n

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Fast Facts u Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic

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Inscrutable Chinese Etiquette report belinda Beckett

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n preparation for China’s imminent rise to global supremacy, its fun to consider how we’d all get on if this inscrutable race really did rule the world, from the standpoint of their quaint etiquette which is as different from the West’s as hot dogs from dim sum.

Take the issue of ‘face’, aka dignity which is crucial to the Chinese and can be lost in an instant in obvious ways, like wearing a ‘Free Tibet’ Tshirt or starting an argument, and in ways far less obvious to occidentals like showing the soles of your shoes, or sticking your chopsticks upright in your rice bowl (regarded as hostile and symbolising death).

Losing face is not the same as getting off your face although that’s entirely possible, given that the Chinese love toasting and, at official banquets, are up and down like a fiddler’s elbow proposing them.

Dining is another can of worms and, if you’re unfortunate enough to be served them (deep-fried bamboo worms are a delicacy), you’ll offend your Chinese host’s delicate sensibilities if you don’t at least try one. But don’t scrape your bowl clean either, as this indicates you’re still hungry and want more. And, if tea is served, never leave the teapot spout pointing at anyone (it’s regarded as hostile and signifies death).

You may find yourself at a loss for words if you compliment a Chinese host on a wonderful meal, and hear in response, “No, no, the food was not good.” That’s the Chinese way of being polite. Do not enter into an argument (and certainly, don’t agree) or face will be lost all round.

Equally, be warned about expressing your gratitude in their language.

The Chinese dislike show-offs and there are other dangers. Although the literal translation of the Shanghainese ‘xia xia nong yi ga men’ is ‘thank you to your whole family’, the underlying meaning is as insulting as a four-letter word.

Most Westerners are stunned the first time they witness the chaotic scenes at the end of a restaurant meal in China, when it’s polite to fight for the right to pay. This takes the form of vociferous and strenuous attempts to wrest the bill out of the hands of whoever is holding it, and continues until someone ‘wins’, by which time the tattered bill is probably illegible.

In most other scenarios, the Chinese don’t do excessive emotion and, although they smile a lot, it doesn’t always mean they’re happy; they could be embarrassed, curious or completely non-plussed, which is why they seem inscrutable. Remember, too, that they use their names like they read vertical text, back-to-front. Calling China’s President Hu Jintao ‘President Jintao’ would be as bad as referring to British Premier David Cameron as Dave. And, at all costs, avoid hip greetings like “Yo”.

It won’t be understood and in certain circumstances (Yeo is a common surname) it would sound quite ridiculous (as in “Yo Yeo”).

The Chinese are also uncomfortable with touchyfeely over-familiarity: an arm around the shoulder, a pat on the back and a “just call me Bob” are no-nos. More likely, you’ll find the Chinese polite and over-formal in the extreme. Take the

business with business cards, which should be presented and received with both hands, perhaps with a shallow bow, as if accepting a precious gift. Talking of which, gifts are an important way of building guanxi (good relations). The way it works is that the recipient should first decline the gift, while the giver should offer it two or three times before it is accepted (but, be sensitive to genuine refusals!) Foreign cigarettes, cognac, fine whisky and quality wines are acceptable gifts. Clocks, cut flowers, white objects and anything in sets of four are not (they are regarded as hostile and signify death).

If you’re out and about as a pedestrian, never assume you have the right of way (this will come easily to those who live in Spain), unless you’re in a group – the Chinese love their cars and wouldn’t want them dented. Don’t be offended if you are pushed and shoved while waiting in line. Queuing doesn’t exist in the Chinese vocabulary.

Finally (just in case they DO take over the world), never get a tattoo in Chinese calligraphy unless you’re sure it means what you intend. One lady who thought she was having ‘freedom’ tattooed on her chest found out, too late, that it meant ‘free of charge’! n

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World-famous musical director John Rigby will be one of the top names being brought to Marbella

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very summer, classical musicians and dancers of world stature perform at Granada’s prestigious International Festival of Music and Dance; Rubinstein and Segovia have played in the Arab courtyards of the Alhambra, Margot Fonteyn and Nureyev have danced in the Generalife Gardens. Valencia’s Benicassim rock festival, Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival and Madrid’s Festimad are other annual worldclass events in Spain, while San Sebastian’s celebrated film festival has been attracting A-list movie stars since 1953. Marbella, too, gets its fair share of celebrities but the majority are not to be found up on stage performing at sell-out concerts, as most of them are here on holiday!

Richard J. Marbella is known the world over as the Caunt, man international jet set playground of Europe yet its with a musical mission own star-studded live events are comparatively few and can be hit and miss affairs. This summer’s Seal and Bjorn Again Abba tribute band concerts at Marbella’s bullring were sellouts but the X Factor concert at Puerto Banús Plaza de Toros was disappointingly half full. Not only that, fans are still smarting over the lastminute cancellation of the Faithless concert at Puerto Banús bullring; two days before the July 31 gig, a message on the international dance band’s website stated: ‘It is with regret that, for the first time ever, Faithless have to cancel a gig.’ The band’s management blamed ‘contractual issues’ with the promoter, Kings of Production. And that’s by no means the first time music lovers on the coast have been stood up. In 2005, a whole slew of concerts headlining Jamiroquai, Bryan Adams, UB40 and the English National Orchestra at Mijas Racecourse were cancelled without explanation and, as angry fans attempted to redeem their tickets, the promoters had mysteriously gone to ground.

One man who sees huge potential for a year-round calendar of wellorganised and profitable live events on the coast is 37-year-old Yorkshireborn, Lincolnshire-based film and theatre producer, Richard J. Caunt. As co-founder and CEO of the British Youth Film Academy, a cutting edge feature film training organisation working throughout the Midlands and the north of England, he has a thick black book of showbiz contacts and

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intends to use them for Marbella’s benefit. Richard has put together a British syndicate of concert promoters, theatrical impresarios and movie producers under the name of Roscius Entertainment Ltd. They have their sights set on putting that missing X Factor into Marbella and neighbouring resorts with a year-round programme of musical gigs headlining top international bands and solo artists, along with Broadway-style musicals and West End theatre productions, starting in December with a charity gala concert in aid of CUDECA at the Puente Romano Hotel.

Richard’s business partners have access to some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry and have been looking long and hard for what he describes as “unique places in Europe, and indeed the rest of the world,” to stage live events, from intimate theatrical evenings and charity galas to 10,000-seater concerts and theatre in the round and, ultimately, to promote festivals on the scale of Reading, Glastonbury and the Virgin Media V Festival.

On a recce to Marbella this summer, Richard was “shocked” by the paucity of big live events in the area and the way some have been promoted. “I have to say that the cancellation of Faithless was not a surprise and just confirms that there is a real desire to develop live events in the area but little experience to ensure professional delivery. The success of the recent Bjorn Again concert, which was promoted soundly and professionally, shows that there’s a huge hunger for this kind of entertainment. If a tribute band can attract 4,000 concert-goers, how many more tickets could be sold for artists of the caliber of Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Take That, Rihanna, DJ stars such as Danny Rampling and David Guetta or celebrated musical director John Rigby and the London Philharmonic Orchestra? It’s said that 137 different languages are spoken on the Costa del Sol but, west of Málaga, there’s relatively little going on in the way of quality entertainment for foreign and Spanish residents, not to mention the huge numbers of tourists who visit the area in summer.”

The list of top names and productions the company could bring over is unlimited, due to the pedigree of Richard’s business partners.

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i Further information about upcoming events and ticket sale points can be found on the new website www.entertainspain.com

One of those partners is impresario Nova Rehman, co-founder of the Versus Cancer charity and what has become the UK’s largest benefit concert, held annually at the 20,000-seater Manchester Evening News Arena, headlining acts such as Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Echo and the Bunnymen. Nova, according to Richard, works closely with three of the top names in concert promotion, SJM, AEG and Live Nation, and has access to “absolutely any Manchester artist you care to name”.

A more unlikely partner in the company is Russell Grant, the celebrity astrologer whose horoscopes are syndicated all over the world and who has more recently come out of the closet as a keen patron of the arts. He shares the same PR agent as Richard and, at a chance meeting between the two men last year, the germ of an idea began to form.

Says Richard, “Russell originally trained to be an actor and has always had connections with Hollywood, as his uncle was one of the producers of The Deer Hunter. Like me, he has a passion for the performing arts and it is his long-cherished dream to get involved himself. We got to talking about how so many British theatres are floundering due to lack of funds and thus developed a business plan which includes putting on productions close to where Russell lives in Snowdonia (near to the wonderfully unique Portmeirion Village) that would be profitable and self-funding. We are negotiating the leasehold on several theatres in Wales plus commencing the design and development of an entirely unique amphitheatre, with a view to producing both straight plays and musicals. From there, the idea expanded into establishing a live events company, together with our own radio stations and moving image production company which is developing four movies over the next 18 months, with Spain potentially one of the locations.”

Larger productions would need to tour to pay their way, which is where the Costa del Sol link came in, courtesy of mutual friend Nick Holland who manages Marbella-based tenor, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, and has already organised many sell-out concerts on the Costa over the past few years. “A lot of touring bands and theatre companies like to perform in unusual or unique places and Nick (dubbed

‘Our Man in Marbella’) suggested that the Costa del Sol, with its huge expat community, would be a likely spot.

It doesn’t have anywhere near the saturation that the UK has, where 37 per cent of the population have seen a live music event in the last 12 months. Better still, it has an almost unlimited supply of ready-made venues in its bullrings, which are acoustically and visually perfect for large music gigs and theatre in the round and may well become redundant as the anti-bullfighting lobby gains momentum. Football stadiums and congress halls are other workable venues and we are also in talks with Marbella Town Hall and other local authorities regarding the possibility of developing existing venues, or even building new purpose-built auditoriums.”

Of course, local residents have heard such talk before which is why the company is ‘putting its money where its mouth is’ with its curtain-raising event at the Puente Romano. Look out for more details in forthcoming issues of .) “From there we’ll deliver a number of other such events over this winter and an initial four-to-six high profile concerts at major venues during 2011. From 2012 onwards, we would wish to develop this and go on to create large-scale music festivals which will bring many top names to Marbella.”

Promoters who have attempted to bring over top line acts in the past have complained that local people are reluctant to pay the prices such artists command. Price resistance may well have contributed to the poor turnout for the X Factor concert, where the cheapest tickets were €50, with no subsidies for children, rising to €100 for front of stage and €400 for a VIP ticket.

“Let’s not fool ourselves, events promotion is a tough game and the constant problem is that nothing is bank rolled,” says Richard. “To promote a gig effectively, there has to be money up front to cover the artists and agents fees, insurance, health and safety and the necessary local permits. But we see huge potential for an annual events programme to add to the area’s attractions that will not only be a great money-making proposition but would also bring in much-needed extra revenue to town halls to aid the region’s economic recovery.” n

Paul Weller (on the large screen behind) and The Charlatans live at 2007’s Versus Cancer Concert at the MEN Arena © Karin Albinsson Noel Gallagher of Oasis live at 2007’s Versus Cancer Concert at the Manchester Evening News Arena, an annual event cofounded by impresario Nova Rehman, one of the partners in Roscius Entertainment Ltd © Karin Albinsson

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ike a sleeping dragon, awoken by an aching hunger, Chinese Contemporary Art has burst onto the market, reaching a peak in popularity, esteem and attention from the rest of the world.

Mirroring the Chinese economy, the artistic boom is rapidly gaining momentum, with private collectors, institutions and companies from all the world showing immense interest (and digging deep into their pockets) to purchase Chinese art from galleries and at auctions.

The growing interest in Chinese art has inspired the opening of commercial art galleries, especially in Beijing, and one of the top 10 is undoubtedly F2 Gallery, owned by Belgian-born Fabien Fryns.

This young entrepreneur has art running through his veins, the heritage bestowed by being the son of two fervent collectors, one being his mother, Francine Grutman. At the tender age of 14, when most of us were probably obsessed with owning the latest Nintendo or busy listening to our favourite rock ‘n’ roll bands, Fabien had already decided to turn his passion (art) into his profession. Back then, Fabien, a pupil at Le Rosey school in Switzerland, was already an art collector and dealer. By the time he was 18, he was already

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Francine Grutman brushing shoulders with prestigious contemporary artists such as Keith Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat, purchasing works which in a few years would rise in price like bubbles in a glass of Crystal champagne.

Far from being a mere aficionado, Fabien pursued art from an academic standpoint as well, completing a two-year course at Christie’s in London. Fabien’s mother, a crucial pillar of his life, was living in Marbella at the time where she owned the town’s most successful carpet business: ‘Grutman Oriental Carpets’. Her son, who paid frequent visits to the Costa del Sol, had “always called Marbella a second home”. He therefore decided to set up an art gallery in Playas del Duque, moving two years later to the Marbella Club where he ran the renowned Fabien Fryns Gallery.

The spark that would change the course of Fabien’s life was undoubtedly his decision to head to Beijing, China, to participate at an art fair with a Chinese dealer friend from New York.

There, he was taken with the freshness, originality and great creativity he found in a country where contemporary art was a brand new concept, going

back a mere 30 years. Says Fabien, “China has a very short history of painting with oils on canvas.

This technique was introduced by Russian art academies in Beijing. The process of painting soon led to other contemporary art expressions such as performance art and installations.”

In Beijing, Fabien was impressed by the academic background of artists, whom he found to be “highly trained”. He explains: “There are around 100 top contemporary artists in China today, whose works are fresh, innovative, yet highly competitive at an international level.” The excellence of these works inspired him to open a brand new showcase, F2 Gallery, in the cuttingedge Caochangdi area of Beijing adjacent to the world-renowned 798 art district. There was also a personal motivation for moving to China: Fabien met his wife, Lucy, at a friend’s party and was instantly smitten. Lucy, trained in Classical Chinese art (using an ink brush on silk), worked in real estate but now fully shares her husband’s passion for all things artistic. At F2, Fabien represents artists who work in a variety of media (painting, photography, sculpture, video art, performance art). He chuckles as he reports that,

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Dream of the Red Chamber by Ling Jian

Report Marisa CUTILLAS Photography Courtesy of the respective artists and F2 Gallery, Beijing

n, Francine Grutma artist Zang Huan ns and Fabien Fry Great Criticism-Art Museum by Wang Guangyi

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please contact Francine at francine@grutmanfinearts.com and tel: +34 629 366 289. at the moment, “the Chinese have a penchant for doing performance art naked.”

So how does a Belgian art expert from Marbella adapt to life in China? Quite easily, it seems, largely because he’s doing what he loves, though he admits to not being too keen on the traffic. It also helps that his mother is now acting as the nexus between Marbella and Beijing. Francine, who is no longer kept busy by her shops, says, “I want to stay active and I enjoy art so much that I cannot stand not to help spreading the word about how great and interesting contemporary Chinese art is. For me, just talking about art is my favourite hobby.”

Although Francine will always keep a foot in the carpet business, which has been part and parcel of her life for 35 years, she is now also an art consultant and adviser for those interested in purchasing or investing in Chinese contemporary art. She says that the roles have been reversed and now, it is Fabien who teaches her about art.

She is actually well acquainted with the Beijing scene, having been to China six times (she recently returned from a long trip in August). There, she has visited artist’s studios to glean vital information on works and the symbolism and intention of each artist. Francine is also happy to take people with a serious interest in art to China for a full artistic immersion experience. She is ready to act as a link to Fabien, sharing the best of Chinese art with likeminded people and ensuring collectors or other serious parties gain immediate access to the best in Chinese art.

A typical day in Fabien and Lucy’s lives is, quite simply, the stuff that dreams are made of. He has hosted top executives from organisations such as the Richemont Group (which runs Van Cleef & Arpels, Chloe, Cartier and Dunhill, among others) and Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, and many of their international VIP guests during the Beijing Olympics, inviting them to lunch at his F2 gallery where he has a private dining area decorated with Chinese art. There, guests are treated to traditional Chinese delights (Fabien is particularly fond of spicy Szechwan cuisine), good wine and hand-rolled Cuban cigars, as well as stimulating conversation about Chinese contemporary artists and their works.

The list of artists whom Fabien and his mother represent is impressive and includes a man who can easily be considered the most famous living Asian artist: Zeng Fanzhi. Fabien is currently writing a book on this artist, to be published by prestigious German house, Hatje Cantz. “Zeng Fanzhi’s top paintings currently sell for several million dollars each. His record price for one painting is $9.7 million dollars. It’s amazing to think, that a few years back, he was living on $10 a month. Zeng Fanzhi still lives in his old suburb, and it’s a humorous

contradiction to see him in his Ferrari, driving along streets filled with old houses and chickens running around the street,” says Fabien.

Then there are artists the calibre of Ai Weiwei, who is also an architect and who inspired the Olympic Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing. Fabien also works with many women artists, such as Cui Xiuwen and Wang Ke. As well, there are many artist couples, such as Liu Xiaoding and Yu Hong, and Lin Tianmiao (famed for her embroidery art) and her husband Wang Gongxin (who works in photography and video installations).

For all its cultural complexities, Beijing is a buzzing, lively place that is producing a level of creativity the Western world is struggling to keep up with. If you’d like to know more about Chinese art, receive useful advice, invest in a work or even go to China, contact Francine, who can’t wait to share her life’s passion with you. And she promises “the very best cuisine” from Fabien’s private chef. That alone sounds like a great excuse to head for the booming majestic land of dragons and emperors. n

Crystal Scorpion in steel and zircon by Feng Shu

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THETREND

CARS

A F L S LEXU T

o most of us, the nameplate Lexus conjures up images of silky-smooth, beautifully-built, larger saloons of considerable refinement and outstanding quality. Lexus, though, wants us to consider its cars as more than just upscale Toyotas, built to pamper driver and passengers with unmatched efficiency.

It’s true that Lexus has its attractive SC430 convertible hardtop sports model but even its maker would hardly rate this as a product to bring worried frowns to the folks over at Porsche. The IS F is one of the best small performance saloons in the world, and a match for equivalent Mercedes AMGs, Audi S models and BMW M-cars, but it’s not widely known and hasn’t been an imagechanger for Lexus.

In order to change such public perception dramatically, Lexus has set out to sprint right to the top of the most exotic sports class of all by revealing the amazing 2011 LFA supercar, which should settle the matter once and for all.

The LFA is quite simply, the most non Lexus-like product ever to emerge from this manufacturer and it promises to give even the Ferraris and Lamborghinis of this world something to think about. A stunning-looking coupé, the LFA is packed with all kinds of fascinating technology and Lexus has spared nothing to place this car squarely at the upper end of the supercar ranks.

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€300.000, and since only 500 will be sold worldwide, serious buyers should get their orders in as soon as they can because some reports say they’re sold out already.

The LFA fits in well with rivals in this class, with its dramatic styling, giant wheels and huge air ducts seemingly all over the bodywork. It’s an exceptionally handsome car, though picky students of automotive design might point to the ultra-large rear lights as being a little overdone.

It looks the part, though, and is bound to be a head-turner for many years to come – not least because you’re never going to see too many of these around.

The body is fabricated from carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and is sculpted for maximum aerodynamic efficiency. According to Lexus, using the composite material saves 100 kg when compared to aluminium. The composite is also very rigid and contributes towards impressive handling capability. To use this space age material, Lexus developed a special technique for bonding the CFRP to metal components.

Power is provided by an engine that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before from Lexus – a V10 displacing 4.8-litres and developing 560horsepower. Perhaps this engine configuration will show up on other Lexus products but there’s no word on that. It seems unlikely that a manufacturer like Lexus would develop a new

engine solely for a car with a production run of 500 and it’s an intriguing thought that the power unit could end up in a ‘super saloon’ at some stage. The engine is located up front and drives the rear wheels in traditional fashion. The 6-speed transmission can be operated manually, using the now common steering wheel paddles, or it can be left in automatic mode for city driving.

The engine and its transaxle gearbox, with various other related components, is positioned within the LFA’s wheelbase to achieve almost 50/50 weight distribution – usually a major target for sports car designers. What this means is that the car is very well balanced and stable and should be forgiving in tight situations like mountain roads – even with fairly inexperienced drivers.

Further help comes from the fact that the driver is positioned close to the LFA’s centre of gravity, midway between the front and rear axles. Lexus believes that this helps enhance what engineers call ‘car-to-driver feedback’, making the LFA fun to drive and predictable in its handling.

Keeping all that LFA power under control are racetrack-sized carbon ceramic disc brakes with serious stopping power. These carbon ceramic discs, once noisy and difficult to modulate, have improved a great deal in recent times and are becoming almost the norm in the luxury sports segment – even on far less expensive sports cars than the LFA.

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The cockpit is an absolute feast of advanced technology and spirited design work. The steering wheel is a wonderful combination of carbon fibre and fine leather and the central console seems to glide gracefully out of the dash area. The seats hug the hips and shoulders, so, even on a race track, this is a car that will grasp driver and passenger firmly in place, however hard it’s cornered. Like all Lexus products, the fit and finish is beyond reproach and the LFA doesn’t seem to have been put together with parts from other Lexus vehicles.

The main challenge facing Lexus is whether buyers will spend this much cash on a nameplate that has no history of highperformance, exotic, sports car production.

After all, the LFA is going after rivals that have decades of experience building competition and production cars. That said, they don’t have to sell that many and, more than likely,

there are enthusiasts all over the world ready and waiting to buy a performance car with this kind of exclusivity, so the 500 produced will soon be snapped up. At the very worst, the LFA will be a ‘halo car’, a flagship which will attract saloon and SUV buyers to Lexus showrooms and convince them that the Japanese manufacturer can excel at any kind of vehicle if it chooses to do so. It would be great to think, though, that the LFA is the first of many generations of Lexus luxury sports models, and that cars like this will form a permanent element in the maker’s product lineup.

Already there is talk of other versions of the LFA, besides the coupé, and a roadster has been shown as a concept vehicle. Also, LFA competition cars have been built and several have raced quite successfully, including an entry in the 24-Hours of Nurburgring. It’s a bold move by Lexus, which must be confident that the worldwide recession is ending and money is starting to flow in the luxury segment; but it will almost certainly pay off. For a car manufacturer that’s barely 20 years old, simply to come up with a product like the LFA is an achievement in itself. n

ENGINE u 4.8-litre V-10, 560-horsepower.

TRANSMISSION u 6-speed sequential (auto/ manual).

ACCELERATION u Zero to 100 km/h in 3.7seconds.

Top Speed u 325 km/h. i liked u Great looks, exhilarating power and rock-steady handling. Creative and practical interior styling. Impressive level of exclusivity. i didn’t like u Oversized rear lights, lack of all-wheel drive capability.

MARKET ALTERNATIVES u Ferrari 599 Fiorano, Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Lamborghini Murcielago, Aston Martin DBS, Mercedes-Benz SLS, Porsche GT2.

WHO DRIVES ONE? u A (well off!) sports car enthusiast who has, perhaps, tired of the Italian exotics and would like to move in other directions and also benefit from Lexus’ legendary build quality and reliability.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY u Available late 2010 with an expected price tag of around €300.000

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THETREND

LIVE CASINO

The real world brought into your home – the internet is again moving the borders, making real physical entertainment available online!

Imagine a real casino, based out of Dublin, but beamed to its online customers via the internet.

Does the internet keep surprising you too?

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uring a hot day some weeks ago I picked up a news story about a Greek lady who won €20.000 by placing a bet of €25 at a casino via the internet. The story was twisted in a humorous and positive way, as if this particular Greek lady knew how to overcome the financial crisis in her country by placing the right bets (after all the Greeks did invent mathematics). I had to visit this online casino that seemed to have such a positive effect on its customers. True enough; the website did surprise me more than expected.

Imagine a real casino based in Dublin with real customers walking around having fun on the casino floor surrounding the blackjack, roulette or baccarat tables, with real dealers and real games.

Then add the concept of an online casino broadcasting such live dealt games via the internet.

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place. I have never seen anything like it; how clever is that! It immediately generated trust in my mind, knowing that the games I play are the same as real people in a landbased casino in Dublin. Now, being based on the Costa del Sol, I can play at a real casino based ‘back home’ being licensed in the UK / Ireland.

Great inventions originate from simple ideas I contacted the people behind GlobalLiveCasino.com to ask them how this was setup and why nobody had thought of it before. The explanation was as simple as the idea itself. The ‘Fitzwilliam Card Club’ is the most popular casino in Dublin with more than 60,000 members. The urge for playing online made some innovative people come up with the concept of placing cameras all around the casino. Card scanners and other smart digital equipment have been installed, and, finally an online live gaming government license from the Isle of Man has been obtained making it all regulated and legal within UK / Europe and most other places on planet earth.

This is how it started and this is how it is run. It is a real casino with thousands of

customers who are able to play no matter where they are on the planet.

What about the customers – do they like it?

Apparently this concept has changed the landscape of online gaming. Previous attempts of ‘live games’ via a studio broadcasted from, for example the Philippines, or somewhere in Eastern Europe, with a dubious gaming license (if any license at all), seem poor compared to the real deal. Even more so – the standard software online casino, as most people know it, seems obsolete compared to playing for real from the comfort of your home.

As Daniel Falk, Casino Manager of GlobalLiveCasino.com explains, “From the very start of this operation we have seen far better registration rates and much more active players than any traditional online software casino group would achieve”.

“The feedback we got from our casino clients underlines the importance of trust, high quality games and dealers. Just the fact that our customers can tip the dealers following great winning streaks or visit the actual casino should they be in Dublin tell you that this is for real and our customers

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love the thrill of playing at our casino”.

Anybody 18+ years old can visit the Fitzwilliams Card Club casino in Dublin and have a great night out too. Our casino offer is not restricted to the online world.

By bringing the real world into online internet gaming, GlobalLiveCasino.com has made it possible for anybody to play at the tables any hour of the day 365 days a year. There is now no need for transporting yourself to a real casino, as you are able to play any time you wish, even outside the real land-based casino opening hours.

This must be a dream come true for most casino players. Fitzwilliams Card Club simply added extra staff that are working mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights to make this possible.

As Daniel Falk points out when my phone call to him is coming to an end: “Why do you think we named this online brand GlobalLiveCasino.com? Anybody

€25 bonus fund only for Magazine readers!

from anywhere can play at our real casino at any time. It is a true global brand, making the best of the credibility and history of the popular local casino Fitzwilliam Card Club.”

Obviously you need to be at least 18 years of age and remember that all gambling should be made responsibly.

So, what to do on a dull rainy day?

There is no doubt that I will be back playing at GlobalLiveCasino from time to time. Both for the fun of it, and especially now that we get closer to the winter season with the occasional days of heavy rain here on the Costa del Sol. If I still lived back in the UK, I guess I would be much more of a regular casino customer, making this special kind of online live gaming solution even more brilliant for me, as it keeps my shoes dry and helps me to play from the comfort and privacy of my own home. n

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THETREND

GADGETS

Report Marisa CUTILLAS

Gadgets by Sony, Toshiba and Samsung

Whizzes of the techie scene

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hen you think of the names Sony, Toshiba and Samsung, the future of technology springs to mind yet these companies have been making our lives that little bit easier, more comfortable and entertaining, for many decades. Toshiba, founded in 1939 in Japan, has achieved quite a lot of ‘firsts’ including radar (1942), the transistor television and microwave oven (1959) and the colour video phone (1971). Samsung, meanwhile, founded in Korea in 1938, actually began as a green grocers and dried fish trading company, expanding into a plethora of activities over the years including insurance, securities and retail. In the late 1960s, Samsung took its first steps into the electronics trade with a black and white television. Currently, it is the second largest manufacturer of memory chips after Intel, and is the largest producer of DRAM chips, flash memory and optical storage devices. It is also the biggest manufacturer of liquid crystal displays. And how could we forget Sony, the Japanese company founded in 1945 as a radio repair shop and manufacturer of Japan’s first tape recorder? Sony was one of the leading developers of the Blu-ray optical disc format and has brought us everything from classics such as the Betamax (1975), the Universal Media Disc (2002) and the HDV (2004). This month, offers you gadgets and appliances from these three Oriental technological giants.

Qosmio X505-Q887 Laptop by Toshiba: This stylish laptop boasts an Intel® Core i7-740QM processor, Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), a 46.7 cm widescreen, 4GB DDR3 1066MHz memory, 500GB HDD (7200rpm) and 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M. It also includes features such as Blu-ray, Bluetooth, Dolby Surround Sound Audio, Eco Utility and a TouchPad with Multi-Touch.

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Xperia X10 Android Smartphone by Sony: This snazzy phone features a 10.2 cm display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, an 8.1 megapixel camera, 8 gigabytes of in-built memory, Mediascape and Timescape technology. q

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Canvio Portable Hard Drives by Toshiba: Toshiba’s Canvio Portable Hard Drive product line is a practical computer backup solution boasting up to 1 Terabyte of storage capacity.

The drives are smaller than a postcard and weigh only 170 grams, boasting an easy set-up process and ‘set it and forget it’ operation. The drives offer extensive backup options, advanced restore functionalities and an ability to overwrite specific original files.

They can also provide a complete system backup, enabling users to restore selected files or even the entire computer, even if the Windows operating system is unable to start.

WX5 Digital Compact Camera by Sony: This new camera is small in size but produces beautiful still images and the clearest videos you could imagine. Features include 12.2 megapixel ability, an f/2.4 G Lens with 5x zoom/24mm wide angle, full HD movie and 3D technology. It offers DSLR-like picture quality without all the size and weight. It takes sensationally clear images, even when lighting is poor.

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Home Cinema Blu-Ray 3d HT-C6930 by Samsung: Enjoy the cinematic experience of a lifetime with this home cinema system, featuring Internet TV, iPod/ iPhone connectivity, Media 2.0 and wireless computer and Internet connectivity, 3D viewing, intelligent sound and Wifi connectivity to enjoy files from your computer without the need for messy, unsightly cables.

Galaxy S Android phone by Samsung: This beauty is one of the biggest phones on the market, with a 10.2 cm AMOLED display. It includes a 5-megapixel camera, 3.5mm and Micro-USB connections, 720vp video capture, a TouchWiz 3.0 user interface and various applications created to make social networking more practical. Connectivity is another strong point, with the phone containing HSDPA, Wi-fi b/g/n, the new Bluetooth version 3.0 and GPS. The QWERTY keyboard makes it practical as well as stylish. q

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MARBELLA - ESTEPONA ESTATES

P R O P E RT Y

I N V E S T M E N T S

“when you are serious about real estate”

Monte Biarritz, San Pedro de Alcantara

Monte Biarritz, San Pedro de Alcantara

A lovely family villa set in Monte Biarritz just west of San Pedro. Walking distance to shops, transport and the beach. Built over two levels, nice bright living/dining room, a large designer kitchen with breakfast area, and a guest toilet on the ground floor. All the bedrooms are on the first floor. There are several covered and open terraces and private parking. Set on a flat plot with a private garden which leads towards the communal swimming pool area shared by only 4 other houses in the community. Beautiful views and very well priced.

Some noise from the main road which is not too bad unless it rains! Can be bought for 445.000 Euros. 585 sqm plot and 180 sqm built

The nicest townhouse in this popular urbanisation with stunning communal gardens. It is built on 2 main floors and has a solarium which can be converted into further accomodation. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 130 sqm built.

The house is in excellent condition and very luminous. It has a very nice and spacious living room with fireplace and marble floors. Private carport parking.

Great family home!

REF: TH0287 – Price: €292.000

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Atalaya Alta, Benahavis

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Exceptionally nice apartment located in a recent built and modern style apartment complex. The community is gated and has large communal gardens with swimming pool and indoor heated pool. It is set in a residential area just 3 kilometers from the beach. This apartment has great views towards the communal garden and swimming pool and further open views over the coast with the mountains and the sea as a backdrop. Very modern and built with good qualities and a superb partly covered terrace of 65 sqm, perfect for outdoor living the whole year through. Sold with an underground parking space and storeroom.

Exclusive urbanization of only 35 apartments set in the hills of Nueva Andalucía with panoramic views of the coast, mountains and sea. Originally the apartment had four bedrooms, but has been converted to two large bedrooms with 450sqm, built. Reception area, living room with fireplace and library/office part, dining room, kitchen with separate dining area. Large garage space just inside the gated entrance. The urbanization has very well cared communal areas with tropical plants, fountains and tennis court in addition to a beautiful infinity swimming pool.

REF. AP0507 – Price: €255.000

REF. AP0521 – Price: €750.000

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ASIAN DESIGN Asian style has infused Western design like hot water on Chinese leaf tea, with Zen influences permeating everything from interior decoration to garden landscaping.

Belinda Beckett looks to the fashionable East to discover the next design trends set to shape our Western world in the next decade.

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(310,438 rooms), China is a global hotspot for hotel construction and leading international brands are actively expanding in city and resort destinations: Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong, Four Seasons at West Lake, Hangzhou, Intercontinental at Foshan, to name but three luxury hotels slated to open this year. In Japan, Best Western International has announced the addition of four new hotels to the seven it already operates in the country, with more to follow.

One marked trend emerging from this frenzied activity indicates that this decade’s colour is green.

The East is ahead of the curve in sustainable builds,

Banyan Tree, Hangzhou The architectural team responsible for the latest project by Asian hospitality brand, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, went deep into the heart of the Yangtze River Delta in China’s Zhejiang Province, birthplace of the Dragon Boat Festival, to seek inspiration. “From the start, we wanted an architectural style that was indigenous to the region to provide a sense of place for our guests,” says chief designer Ho Kwoncjan. The result is a wondrous structure that blends harmoniously into its surroundings in Xixi National Wetland Park. The Jiang Nan style architecture is a reflection of local traditional buildings which have distinctive grey-tiled roofs and ivory walls, while the elegant, sloping lines were inspired by a small temple inside the wetlands. The layout provides views to the central lake, with its incredible birdlife. Guests can explore the tranquil wetlands by boat, or on foot via a boardwalk winding around the hotel. The lobby, grand staircase, moon-shaped bridge and triangular pavilion create a central axis from which the 71 water terrace suites and villas take their reference.

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In Eastern design, inside-out living drives architectural concepts, with open walls, indoor gardens and water features. Swimming pools are a consistent centrepiece or, in some cases, natural lakes and rivers such as Banyan Tree’s new property, built on the edge of Xixi National Wetland Park, Hangzhou. In rural settings, the grounds become integral to the décor too while, even in the cities, new hotels sport balconies, virtually unheard of in Asia’s big metropolises before.

Eastern culture seeks to balance the opposing forces of yin and yang and, in interior design, that takes many forms, contrasting darkness with light, textured with smooth, natural elements such as water, wood, stone and clay with artificial materials like concrete, glass and steel. Savy hoteliers also recognise that there’s a discerning audience out there looking for authentic Asian experiences. This has led to clean, Zen-like spaces rather than over-ornate Orientalism. Japanese style has always reflected an almost austere simplicity, with muted earth tones and clean, angular lines. Chinese style is vividly opposite, favouring striking colours – especially red, considered lucky – although there is a move away from the intricately-carved and gilded kitsch of old in favour of genuine antiquity.

That yin and yang concept is also reflected in the fusion of eastern and western looks. Just as the West is eating up Oriental design, the East admires aspects of Western style, hence many Asian hotels are contracting top American and European interior designers to add their own touches.

This happy juxtaposition of cultures is seen to stylish effect in the Shangri-La, Tokyo, which commissioned California design firm Hirsh Bedner Associates to create the rooms and public areas, and Andre Fu of Hong Kongbased design studio AFSO for the restaurants and lobby.

Likewise, the western-style boutique hotel is beginning to make its mark out East. The Park Hotel, spanning the top ten floors of the triangular Shiodome Media Tower in downtown Tokyo, is just one example, conceptualised by French designer Frederic Thomas with more than a nod to leading European brands like B&B Italia. And, while Japan pioneered the minimalist Asia look which China is now emulating, the Land of the Rising Sun is now leaning towards a more international face and even its network of traditional ryokans, quintessential Japanese inns, are adopting modern western elements to create a cool 21stcentury style mix.

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helin star Made in Japan: the one-Mic Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Hinokizaka restaurant ©

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Typifying the trend for East/West fusion, RitzCarlton’s newest property in Japan reflects classic European inspiration cross-bred with contemporary Oriental accents. Created by Frank Nicholson whose Massachusetts company has designed the interiors for many Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons properties throughout the world, the hotel occupies the top nine floors of the new Midtown Tower, Tokyo’s tallest building in the heart of Roppongi, the city’s entertainment, diplomatic and design-related business hub. Four colourful works by American painter Sam Francis – a favourite with Japanese art collectors – stretch four metres high, making a bold statement in the opulent lobby. Fine woodwork, hand-tufted carpets, curtains and Venetian Murano chandeliers are western references while Chiyo-gami patterned wall coverings, a lobby waterfall and a 200-year-old teahouse reassembled in the hotel reinforce the Japanese theme. Along with four Asian restaurants specialising in sushi, teppanyaki, tempura and multi-course kaiseki dining, including the very Japanese-looking oneMichelin star Hinokizaka restaurant, there is a classical French seafood restaurant and a western grill.

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Raffles Tianjin, the city’s tallest penthouse hotel

Raffles Tianjin From its eyrie atop the Tianjin Centre, two towers linked by a luxury shopping mall, the tallest penthouse hotel in China’s future northern financial hub is designed to capitalise on the views and location, close to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Styled by Cheng Chung Design, Hong Kong, a sense of arrival is paramount in the lobby, its spatial luxury accentuated by uncluttered design, chic furnishings and dark wood reception hung with Chinese lanterns. Crystal chandeliers add a western element while elegant motifs of China Rose (the flower of Tianjin City) provide the local reference. In the suites, carpets made from Chinese cotton and silk are inspired by Chinese water-colour paintings.

Signature Chinese restaurant Qing Palace features seven private dining rooms, each named after a different type of Chinese porcelain, symbolised by show plates. East meets west in the contemporary Japanese and European rooftop restaurant SóU, which makes chic use of black, white and grey, with rough cut granite and Japanese wood.

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The Hotel of Modern Art’s contemporary lobby is a gallery to innovative design ©Relais & Chateaux

The HOMA (Hotel of Modern Art) is one of China’s most innovative design hotels, as befitting its surreal location inside the post-modern Yuzi Paradise Art Park. The landscape of cone-shaped limestone mountains, paddy fields and lakes showcases 200 extraordinary giant sculptures by international artists, and the hotel’s innovative architecture is very much in keeping. An eye-catching pyramid structure with grass-turfed roofs and smoked glass windows rising organically from the earth like a monolith, the hotel is a shrine to art and a hymn to luxury, the immense suites and duplexes art galleries in themselves. Each room interprets one of five concepts developed by interior designer Tracy Wen: Contemporary; Chinese in a Modern Style; A-Kan Series (decorated with modern sculptures by Taiwanese artist A-Kan); Cave Series (a concept derived from the karst land formations); and Lin Grass Series (using this durable marsh grass as a motif and the material for most furniture).

China’s first member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux association, guests can enjoy 1,350 acres of sculpture garden and forestland along with artworks that are out of this world.

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The Cascade installation in the stunning lobby lounge at the Jia Shanghai

Teddy bear ornaments and Andre Fu’s whimsical Umbrella Table are statement pieces in the Jia Shanghai’s lobby

Jia Shanghai The city’s first design-led boutique residence has won many Best Design awards and features in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s Hot List of the world’s hippest new hotels. Occupying a stunning 1920’s building in trendy Shanghai, artwork is a strong feature. Bedrooms showcase prints by renowned Singaporean photographer Russell Wong, while quirky works by contemporary Chinese artists Liang Binbin and Caroline Cheng feature throughout. The startling lobby was created by Hong Kong design sensation André Fu, who counts actress Michelle Yeoh in his client portfolio. Guests are welcomed by a stunning ‘Cascade’ installation set in a two-storey space where haute heritage birdcages are suspended above Chinese black lacquered sculpture. Washed oak flooring and fabric wall panelling with a Chinese embroidery motif creates a ‘homey’ feel. At one end of the spacious lobby lounge sits Fu’s Umbrella Table – a funky velvet couch attached to a black lacquer donut table, umbrella-inspired tungsten bulb stand and teddy bear carvings. The guest rooms and suites were designed by Australian firms BURO Architects and HP&G. Quietly theatrical spaces with dark timber walls and floors accented by over-scaled floor rugs, they showcase signature furniture with a ‘pedigree’ (Minotti, Moroso, Citterio) as well as lighting by Flos and Artimide. Setting a new trend, more than just hotel rooms these are ‘residences’ with home cinema systems and kitchen pods for those ‘eat-in’ nights.

Balcony rooms are setting a new design trend at the Jia Shanghai

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Urbn Hotels Shanghai A global pioneer of eco-friendliness, Urbn Hotels combines eco appeal with refined design to offer guilt-free glamour in the heart of China’s most vibrant city. The country’s first carbon neutral hotel offsets every emission, from lighting and heating to staff commutes, while guests can buy carbon credits against their flights. And, in a city where green space is like gold dust, Urbn has managed to incorporate six square metres of bamboo-lined garden for every guest. Much has been recycled, from the old post office building it occupies to the reclaimed hardwood flooring in the lobby and a reception desk wall fashioned from old leather suitcases.

Interiors are unmistakably Asian, cleanlined and unfussy, the 26 bedrooms calming and spacious, with large platform beds, sunken lounges, wrap-around sofas and dark stone bathrooms. Urbn will expand its concept to eight other cities in China by 2014. Says co-owner Scott Barrack: “We will offer an experience that will parallel the likes of London, New York and Barcelona with a unique Shanghai chic unto itself and international quality Western comforts and conveniences.”

Garden suite at Shanghai’s cutting edge Urbn Hotels

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East meets west in the stunning atrium of The Opposite House

The bedrooms are strikingly simple, with natural wooden floors and subtle Chinese décor

The calming green glass exterior of The Opposite House emulates traditional Chinese latticework

The Opposite House, Beijing With cutting edge design from world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, and largely built from reclaimed materials, this intriguing urban oasis has taken Beijing’s hotel scene by storm. Located in Sanlitun Village, a vibrant new open-plan shopping, dining and entertainment destination developed by Swire Properties, this glassy boutique hotel’s 99 guest studios and suites are strikingly simple with natural wooden floors and subtle touches of Chinese décor. Kuman, who also designed the interiors, was tasked with altering the definition of space by minimalising conventional boundaries to create seamless, flowing areas. The forest-green glass exterior emulates traditional Chinese latticework. The hotel’s name is derived from a Chinese translation which historically described the building across the courtyard from the main house, where esteemed guests would stay. The hotel is similarly located within the courtyard of Sanlitun Village. The décor highlights the diversity of opposites – old and new, east and west, bohemian and chic – a theme carried out in the innovative restaurants, bars and sleek 22-metre indoor pool, constructed of stainless steel.

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The ergonomic and stylish Imola lounge chair can be covered in any fabric you like; the white lacquer modular wall unit can be configured in many forms to suit your space

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BO CONCEPT The versatile and funky Nomi chair, shown here in felt but available in many materials, including leather

Nest of three tables in black glass and matt lacquer

No Limits is the byword of cutting-edge Danish design company BoConcept, specialists in modular urban furniture that can be customised to create a look that’s entirely yours. The 1,000m2, two storey Mijas showrooms, one of 350 stores in 50 countries, is a treasure house of stunning yet affordable ideas, from sofas and beds to rugs, chairs, tables, wall cabinets, garden furniture and accessories, created by BoConcept’s in-house design team to match the mood of your home or realise your wildest flights of decorative fantasy. Tabletops, legs and armrests can all be tailor-made to create one-off pieces while you’ll find an unlimited selection of fabric swatches to personalise your purchase, from high quality natural materials and durable synthetics to the softest leathers. So vast is the BoConcept range that only 10 per cent of its catalogue of coordinated products are exhibited in-store; but these weavers of dreams can create a myriad of bespoke looks from the entire catalogue range using Furnish, a magical design tool that lets you input your home’s dimensions to select and place items and show you the finished look in virtual reality, so you will never make costly mistakes. A designer will even visit your home free of charge, covering the area from Nerja to Sotogrande, to take measurements and photographs and offer advice, whether you are shopping for one or two items or a complete refurbishment. Here we bring you a sneak preview of the new autumn collection, showcasing a retro Sixties/Seventies look with a funky vibe.

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Chanel In celebration of this month’s theme, dedicated to the Orient, we bring you a special collection from Chanel: Paris to Shanghai, inspired by the World Expo in Shanghai, and the new Chanel boutique recently opened in this bustling Chinese city. Karl Lagerfeld has turned Coco Chanel’s dream of one day travelling to China into reality with a series of short episodes in which ‘Coco’ can be seen meeting the locals, finding inspiration in their fashions and giving them a lesson or two on the meaning of ‘chic’. The Paris to Shanghai collection, meanwhile, brings the most feminine, intricate, exotic elements of Chinese fashion to the West, taking its inspiration from the Chinese military, Emperors, farmers and Samurai.

We bring you the best of the collection.

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Also known as Maidenhair, the Ginkgo Biloba tree has been used for thousands of years by Chinese and Japanese healers to treat a plethora of conditions including hypertension, circulatory problems, impotence, tinnitus, etc. Its use in the beauty industry is somewhat newer, yet cosmeticians are excited about its ability to slow down the skin ageing process by fighting inflammation and allergies, and stimulating collagen production. It is also a potent enemy of the sun, helping reduce the effect of harmful UV rays and even repairing sun damaged skin. Recent experiments have proven that the EGb 761 extract from the Ginkgo Biloba tree reduces the number of UVB-induced skin burns in mice. Ginkgo Biloba also houses a wealth of flavonoid components (such as quercetin, kaempferol and isoginkgetin), stimulating the production of fibroblasts which are responsible for producing collagen.

This seemingly everyday ingredient is used particularly in mineral make-up, with top firms like Jane Iredale deeming it indispensable for the creation of face powders that are absorbent, translucent and work well over or under other natural cosmetics. Rice powder also quells over-active sebaceous glands.

Not only is green tea a deliciously fragrant ingredient used in many top perfumes, it also contains a host of polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tee is additionally rich in methylxanthines, which promote blood flow and quell inflammation.

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2 – Benefiance NUTRIPerfect Eye Serum by Shiseido: For fine lines around the eyes, this lightweight eye serum is the perfect solution. It rewards maturing, dry skin by reinforcing the structure and resisting the signs of ageing. It also prevents wrinkles, sagging and roughness for a softer, firmer, smoother complexion.

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4 – Future Solution LX by Shiseido: Touted as the most technologically advanced line by Shiseido, Future Solution LX contains Skingenecell 1P, a solution which works deep within the skin’s surface to counteract the appearance of ageing and encourage the natural vitality of skin. Natural ingredients, such as premium Uji green tea, work to restore brightness while lush textures and fragrances of Japanese flowers calm the mind and make the experience thoroughly enjoyable.

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8 – Bio-Perfomance Cosmetics by Shiseido: Bio-Perfomance is a collection specifically created to fight the passage of time. It contains an age-targeted mosituriser, eye treatment, serum and targeted treatment which includes super exfoliant discs and an intensive skin corrective programme. The products are formulated with Shiseido-exclusive BioRegenerine Technology, which saturates cells with new vitality and promotes natural exfoliation.

6 – puRENovate Clarifying Refreshing Lotion by Shu Uemura: This cool lotion contains lily extract, known for its purifying properties. It gently exfoliates and refines skin while restoring the skin’s own moisture balance. It should ideally be followed by puRENovate Intense Pore Perfection Solution and Clarifying Balancing Moisturizer, to unblock pores and tackle problems caused by mixed oily/dry skin.

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raditional Chinese medicine and other Oriental derivatives state that real health is only achieved when there is equilibrium in the body and ‘Qi’, or ‘vital energy’, is allowed to flow as it was meant to.

Treatments like acupuncture and shiatsu, which rely on this principle, may have originated long before practitioners even knew details of the inner workings of the body and the Western penchant for clinical assessment arose; but the pursuit of Qi is, to this day, part and parcel of the daily lives of many people around the world who swear by their ability to relax the body, mind and soul.

Acupuncture points, meridians and such theories are based on a system that relates to the world around the body, rather than its internal components (since Chinese medicine forbade dissection). The twelve meridians for instance, a vital part of Shiatsu, are thought to

have been based on the 12 major rivers that run through China, while the 365 ‘divisions’ of the body in acupuncture are based on the number of days in the year. These concepts clearly clash with Western concepts of medicine yet, for all their mystery, there is undeniable evidence that these practices are useful in restoring health. The World Health Organisation, for example, has stated that acupuncture can be effective in the treatment of neurological conditions and pain, and two Cochrane reviews have found that acupuncture reduces the risk of post-operative nausea, as well as providing relief for back pain. Shiatsu, meanwhile, is used today to treat a plethora of conditions including asthma, headaches, insomnia, sprains and muscle strains. It is also a wonderful way to tackle stress and anxiety. This month, we look at three Oriental techniques from which we can all benefit.

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Acupuncture has always fascinated and inspired Western audiences, though it probably first gained worldwide attention in 1972 when President Nixon was visiting China and viewed an open-heart surgical procedure in which the patient was fully awake. The idea that tiny needles inserted into specific points in the body can cause improvements in target areas astonished Nixon back then, as it still surprises many Westerners today. The practice dates as far back as the Stone Age, when sharpened stones were used to restore health.

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Needles are inserted into specific acupunture points to correct the activity of the zang-fu. In order to determine which areas need work, the therapist will diagnose the patient by inspection, focusing on the face and tongue, looking at factors such as tongue size, colour and tension. The therapist may also look into odd sounds (such as wheezing) or smells in the body, and will ask the patient questions about aspects such as mood, appetite, sleep patterns and bodily functions. They will also feel the body for ‘ashi’ or ‘tender’ points that require manipulation.

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Vending Machines and Junk Food Limited in Spanish Schools The Ministry for Health recently announced that it is soon to remove fast food and coffee vending machines from primary schools and has also drafted a limited list of foods that can be sold in secondary schools, all of which are low in harmful ingredients such as fat, sugar and salt. The decision was inspired by the growing percentages of childhood obesity in Spain.

Currently, 17 per cent of all primary schools and 60 per cent of all secondary schools in Spain have vending machines selling everything from coffee to processed sweets and crisps. We commend the Minister of Health, Trinidad Jiménez, for paying attention to the alarming increase in obesity, a crucial risk factor for many serious diseases.

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Cannabis Drug Now Approved in Spain Trinidad Jiménez also informed the press that the Ministry of Health has recently authorised the sale of the drug Sativex, which contains a derivative of cannabis and is used to treat spasms in patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. The drug, which is applied as an oral spray, will currently be limited in its use and will not be available to those suffering from other potentially painful diseases, such as cancer. The Ministry of Health is now working on approving a price for the drug, which will then be sold across Europe (except in the UK) by the company Almirall, S.A. The drug has already been approved for use in the UK in June, 2010.

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omatolog Dr. Ana Téllez, specialist in odonto-st bearing new clinic in Marbella, the second a ed open just has 20 years’ experience, decided to gy, atolo stom ical med of field the in her name. Dr. Téllez, who started out nts ‘the perfect after she found that giving her patie branch out into medical aesthetics areas could be by near and th mou the that d smile’ was often not enough. She foun and sunken kles wrin lips, problems such as fine vastly improved with corrections to z is proud to Télle Dr. . were they than r olde nts look cheekbones, all of which made patie a high precision Advanced Bioplasty to her clinics, bring the technique known as Deep which can be and lems prob l facia of ora pleth technique that corrects a for instance, x, Boto as such combined with other procedures, g effects. to achieve beautiful, natural-lookin

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The system sends stimuli to your body using digital signatures that represent various alternatives, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, etc. Each stimulus creates a particular response that can be measured and analysed, giving vital information on your nutritional strengths and weaknesses. The results are particularly useful in determining which foods, vitamins, supplements and essential oils your body needs.

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here’s just nothing as great when the temperatures start getting cooler than slipping under a quilted duvet, fluffing up your pillow and falling asleep in your partner’s arms… that is, of course, until they start snoring and your blissfully romantic feelings start turning into something more akin to irritation, as you resort to clicking your tongue, telling your partner to shut up or quite simply leaving the room for an uncomfortable sleep on the sofa. Snoring has always been a bit of a catastrophe for romance but scientists have discovered that it is also a dangerous habit that could take years off your life. When we snore, our risk of heart attack, fatigue, depression and headache rises. Many times we feel like we are tired throughout the day, we do not recall dreaming and we just feel like we never get enough sleep.

These are signs telling us that something is going on while we are sleeping that is causing stress to our body. Many of us suffer from sleep apnea (a highly dangerous condition in which we stop breathing for many seconds) without knowing it.

Indeed, having a partner complain about our loud snoring can actually be the best thing that could happen to us, since it is the first step towards finding a solution.

What exactly causes snoring? Apparently, it can all be attributed to a simple physiological cause: during sleep our muscles relax and the base of the tongue falls backwards, narrowing our air canal and leading us to snore. Up until now, severe snorers were given oxygen masks to sleep with. These masks emit pressurised oxygen, which keeps the air canal open and prevents snoring. The problem with the oxygen mask, however, is threefold: 1.

The mask is often louder than the snoring itself. 2.

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Patients complain that it is uncomfortable to use on a dental technician from Málaga called Jesús and makes falling asleep difficult. 3. The mask can García, who met specialists in anti snoring devices move position, causing oxygen to escape. In the in the USA as far back as 1992. Jesús also owns past, some patients resorted to surgery, undergoing one of the biggest MRI centres in Málaga, so he is an operation that interfered with proper eating for able to carry out thorough investigation on patients, weeks, was costly and which often did not work. making scans of the airways with and without the The good news is that there is a new device MAD. He now makes his own patented device, and which is reasonably priced, effective and also imports what is perhaps the most well-known comfortable to use. It is called the Mandibular brand in devices, which come all the way from Advancement Device, which works, quite simply, by Australia.” fitting perfectly to your teeth and moving your lower In addition to the Mandibular Advancement jaw forward to about 60 per cent of its maximum Device, there are other steps we can take to reduce forward movement. This opens the airway and our snoring problem, including losing weight if we gets rid of all but the are obese, and quitting smoking. most severe snoring Overweight people have higher problems. The device is rates of apnea and can fall currently being fitted by asleep at the wheel. Indeed, it is Dr. Arts at the Paul Arts suspected that a high percentage Dental Clinic in Nueva of accidents are caused by Andalucía, a pioneer in people falling asleep while they aesthetic dentistry and are driving. Interestingly, snoring now, a firm believer in even interferes with our ability the new anti-snoring to dream, making it impossible Photography courtesy of Paul Arts Dental Clinic device. The process is for many to reach the REM simple: to test whether stage of sleep, which is also the or not you really have a stage where we experience the snoring/apnea problem, Dr. Arts will suggest that deepest levels of rest. you either spend a night at a sleep laboratory, or It is relieving to think that after so many years take a sleep testing device home for one night. Dr. of sleeping beside a partner who snores, worrying Arts hooks the device up to the computer, and is about their health or having to sleep separately, able to glean all the information he needs on the there is finally a device that is personally created frequency of snoring/apnea. If he can verify that for each patient, fitted easily and comfortable to you need the device, he makes two impressions use. The Mandibular Advancement Device can and a register of your forward bite, then takes make a change to our lives with just one night’s just two days to have a personalised Mandibular sleep. Finally, many of us will discover what it’s like Advancement Device made. Says Dr. Arts, “I rely to dream again. n

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egasus is an internationally-recognised emblem that has been used to marketeverything from petroleum and movies to sports shoes. Now Christiane Meyer-Dusche and Joe-Martin Brünner, partners in El Rosariobased Pegasus Properties, are banking on the winged horse of Greek mythology being equally inspirational for their brand new real estate venture.

Although both German-born (Christiane is from Hanover, Joe-Martin from Berlin) this dynamic duo’s paths never crossed until they came to Marbella but, with their complementary skills, it was a meeting that seemed destined.

Christiane has been associated with Marbella since the 1970s when she regularly holidayed here with her parents, later developing a career renovating old properties in her home country and fulfilling her dream to return here on a permanent basis three years ago. Joe-Martin came to Marbella in 2000 as a professional tennis coach, working at the Elviria Tennis Academy and giving private lessons to Julio Iglesias’s children, among others, before completing a two-and-a-half year apprenticeship in real estate and working locally for top German realtor, Engel & Völkers. It seemed utterly logical that they should pool their talents – Joe-Martin’s sales ability and Christiane’s administrative skills and interior design know-how – in one enterprise. Both are widely-travelled, familiar with different cultures and speak fluent English, Spanish and German, and so it was that Pegasus Properties opened its doors four months ago. The stylish, sunlit office with sleek white computers, lavender walls and lilac chairs

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showcases Christiane’s consummate skills as an interior designer and it is ideally located at Urbanisation Andasol, next to Open Cor, with plenty of parking directly outside.

This energetic young company has a wide remit, dealing not only with house sales and purchases but also with long- and short-term rentals, garden maintenance, refurbishments and all aspects of property management. They already have a team of trustworthy professional advisors on board with expertise in all spheres of the property market, from construction to insurance, including the lawyer who has worked for Christiane’s family for 25 years. And, although aware that now may not be the easiest time to start up a business in real estate, this entrepreneurial couple are confident that they can succeed with their very hands-on, personal approach.

“Along with a wide network of local business partners we both have inside knowledge of this area and we will be just two directors and a secretary, handling listings and every other aspect of the business ourselves, so clients will always see a familiar face and can feel confident that they are dealing directly with the people in charge,” says Christiane. Adds Joe-Martin: “Marbella is always going to be sought-after by home buyers in any market but we saw an added opportunity as, in a weak economy, there

are always investors on the look-out for a good return on their money. With uncertainty over the future value of the euro, property is always a safe bet and we already see signs of recovery in Germany’s property market, where we have a strong client base.”

Pegasus Properties is also generating new business from the eastern bloc, thanks to JoeMartin’s mother who works for the company that built the gas pipeline between Russia and Europe and is helping to set up a lucrative conduit of customers between Russia and Marbella.

To give just a taster of their varied property portfolio, Christiane and Joe-Martin are currently offering a six bedroom, seven bathroom villa in prestigious Sierra Blanca, a five-bedroom, sixbathroom, modern bungalow-style home built on two plots at El Rosario, and a brand new five bedroom, five bathroom property close to the beach in popular Elviria. They already have a stylish website up and running and are planning to launch their own magazine to advertise products and services.

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We give wings to your property dreams on the Costa del Sol

MARBELLA V-002 Location: Elviria Beach Luxurious villa just 50m from the beach, newly built to the highest standards. The property is equipped with all extras available, such as Lift, UFH, Solar Panels, Sauna, Alarmand Sound system etc.

Bed 6 • Bath 5 Built 650 m² • Plot 1.005 m² Price: 2.350.000 EUR

V-010 Location: Sierra Blanca Amazing Villa built to the highest standards with perfectly isolated walls. The big garden offers absolute privacy and beautiful sea views to the port of Puerto Banús.

Bed 7 • Bath 8+1 Built 1.000 m² • Plot 2.000 m² Price: 4.300.000 EUR

V-017 Location: Marbesa Beautiful property in first line beach with several buildings that are connected with an andalusian patio. The completely glazed porch with separate dining area houses a summer kitchen with views into the wonderful garden.

Bed 4 • Bath 4+2 Built 669 m² • Plot 1.469 m² Price: 2.500.000 EUR

WE SUPPORT YOU SELLING/LETTING YOUR PROPERTY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL. PLEASE CONTACT US.

T: 952 83 95 47

Location: Costabella A-009 The apartment offers undisturbed sea views and is situated in a central but quiet urbanization.

Marbella’s most beautiful beach is just 300m away.

Location: El Rosario V-005 Modern and luxurious Villa built on one level with unobstructed sea views.The heart of this property is the very big and fully equipped kitchen.

Bed 2 • Bath 2 • Built 100 m² • Terrace 40 m² Price: 270.000 EUR

Bed: 4+1 • Bath: 4+2 • Built: 600 m² • Plot: 1.850 m² Price: 2.350.000 EUR

CN340 - km189 - Exit EL ROSARIO Beach Side (next to OpenCor) Urb. Andasol, Local 2, 29604 Marbella

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Paris 15

Biggest Night Club, Concert and Events Hall in Spain Opens in Málaga The biggest concert and events hall/nightclub in Spain has opened in Málaga, in the industrial area of Polígono San Luis, with an impressive line-up of concerts that includes the Psychedelic Furs (playing on October 22), Pereza (playing on October 29) and Loquillo (playing on November 5). The aim is to provide a quality installation that will convert Málaga into an indispensable stop for big groups touring Spain, in the same way Madrid and Barcelona are currently the capitals of music and dance events.

Paris 15 measures over 2,800m2 and boasts a 15 x 10 metre stage. The club has been designed with public safety in mind, offering 33 different emergency/evacuation doors that lead directly out onto the street and complies with European regulations on construction and safety.

Polígono San Luis, C/ La Orotave 25 and 27, Málaga. Tel: 952

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Children’s Play Centre Opens in Guadalmina If, like many parents with little ones, you’ve run out of fun places to take them, then you’ll be delighted to discover a fun new indoor and outdoor children’s play centre called Galaxia, in Guadalmina. Boasting over 1,150m2 of space, the centre contains slides, a huge ball pool, tunnels and mazes, zip wire, air cannons, a climbing wall, a dance studio and much more. There is also a lovely restaurant area for parents, with an outdoor chill out zone with comfy sofas and lots of shade. The food is a far cry from the typical play centre, with an award winning chef serving up everything from homemade carrot cake and coffee right through to duck salad for lunch or bangers and mash for hungry dads (and pizza and hot dogs as well). The centre will be offering yoga classes for mum and toddler, as well as yoga just for adults while the little ones are being taken care of. There is also a lovely planetarium area, where the little ones can learn all about the planets and stars. In addition, if you’re wondering where to throw your child’s next birthday party, Galaxia is the place for you. The centre opens from 10:30am to 20:30pm every day and parking is not a problem.

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Guadalmina Alta, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 885 530. www.galaxiaplay.com

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Fausto Martínez, Founder of FM Consulting, together with his wife, Angela Schouten and the FM team recently celebrated their 20th anniversary with a lavish party held at the company’s latest development: Cortijo del Mar, a top quality Mediterranean-style development with 250 state-of-the-art apartments and townhouses, located above the New Golden Mile. The event, which was ablaze with light from a colourful procession of fireworks, celebrates the rise of what was once a small company, now one of the most consolidated, respected real estate and development companies on the Coast.

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The Body Shop Opens in Marbella

The Body Shop, a pioneer in the use of natural ingredients in beauty products, recently opened a new shop in the centre of Marbella. The event, attended by members of the press, friends and clients, was a fun-filled affair, where visitors were able to view the very latest products by The Body Shop, including the new facial line, Natrulift (made with organically cultivated pomegranate), the fresh fragrance Dreams Unlimited and the new Chanvre line, including creams, lip protectors, shower gels and hand creams for very dry skin. The Body Shop is also proud of their social awareness campaigns, and their current focus is on putting a halt to the sexual trafficking of minors and teenagers.

Avda. Ricardo Soriano 20, Marbella. Tel: 952 825

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BoConcept HOSTS Art and Design Week

Contemporary urban design store, BoConcept, recently took its passion for art and beauty to the next level, with a well attended art and design week which featured the works of photographers, sculptors, painters and a plexiglass artist.

With painters hailing from all over the world, the event was a huge success, with guests enjoying the contemporary art of Caroline Azzi, metal sculptures by Nimrod Messeg and light photography by Yves Casa, to name a few. BoConcept is clearly committed to the importance of art, evidenced in its impressive list of pieces (for the home and office) as well as its flair for interior design.

Mijas km 3.5, Mijas. Tel: 951 242 *092.Ctra www.boconcept.es

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The European Senior Tour at La Quinta Golf & Country Club

Film Survival

Competition in Marbella Cinemavip, a network for professional film makers, is holding a fun competition from October 6 to 9: the 36 Hour Film Survival Competition. Different teams of film makers will compete for a total of €7.000 in prize money, and the greatest challenge lies in the short time period in which competitors can show off their talent and skill. All teams will be given 24 hours only to shoot scenes in select areas of Marbella. They will then have only 12 hours to edit their material, and compete in the final gala. The competition is supported by the Marbella Film Office and the Tourism Department of the Marbella Town Hall. The films will be shown on October 9 at 6pm at the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella, the awards ceremony will take place at 9pm and the closing party will commence at 11:30pm.

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The European Senior Tour returns to La Quinta Golf and Country Club for the second edition of the Benahavís Senior Masters from October 15-17. The three-day professional tournament will be preceded by two Pro-Am days, where amateurs will play alongside some of the world’s most renowned senior golfers such as Manuel Piñero, Ian Woosman, Sam Torrance and Carl Mason. The event will provide golfing entertainment for families as well, with local kids and their families enjoying a free introduction to golf using the SNAG (Start New At Golf) coaching system. La Quinta Golf & Country Club was also pleased to re-open the recently renovated Course C, emblematic of La Quinta’s commitment to investing in golf even in the toughest of times. A staggering €2million has been invested in installing a new irrigation system and a re-design of key holes.

Urb. La Quinta Golf s/n,

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Charity Gala in Aid of MANACARE

MANACARE is a charity devoted to helping children in oppressive situations around the world, in countries such as the Philippines, Malawi and South America. Members of the Marbella Business Institute, friends and family recently decided to lend their support to this worthy institution with a gala dinner at El Paraíso Country Club. The event, which was hosted by Maurice Boland, raised €3.700, and more events are planned for the future.

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Dr. Ana Téllez

Opens Odonto-Stomatology and Aesthetic Medicine Clinic in Marbella

New Black Card

for Sotogrande Women Sotogrande Women, the networking group for women in the Sotogrande area, are happy to introduce the new Sotogrande Women Black Card, which offers fabulous discounts on all things from beauty products right through to the services of private chefs. Sotogrande women recently held a fun lunch featuring Maurice Boland of Talk Radio Europe as official speaker. All women are invited to the group’s events (both members and non-members), though members receive the Black Card and all its ensuing benefits. www.sotograndewomen.com

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Dr. Ana Téllez, a specialist in odonto-stomatology and aesthetic medicine with over 20 years’ experience, has opened a clinic in Marbella that offers clients a global solution through the marriage of both specialities. Doctor Téllez has an interesting history indeed, having worked for 15 tears as an odonto-stomatologist before completing a Masters in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine at the Complutense University in Madrid. At her Marbella clinic, she offers a variety of treatments including tooth whitening, implants, botox, etc. She also imparts a revolutionary treatment called Advanced Profound Bioplasty, which allows her to ‘re-sculpt’ the face at a global level.

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The Ladies Open at Flamingos Golf

The Gastric Mind Band:

Groundbreaking Weight Loss Book A groundbreaking book called The Gastric Mind Band, written by Marion and Martin Shirran on the Costa del Sol, recently enjoyed a worldwide launch, with the authors appearing on Good Morning America, ABC News and many prime time shows in the UK and Ireland. The content of the book is based on Gastric Mind Band therapy, developed and tested by the authors over a two-year period on the Costa del Sol. Although the book alone cannot guarantee instant results without one-to-one treatment, it provides a wealth of self-help ideas and involves the concept of using the subconscious, rather than invasive gastric band surgery, for a safe approach to weight loss.

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One of the highlights of the golfing year for female players is the Ladies Open, held recently at Flamingos Golf and sponsored by the Patronato de Turismo de la Costa del Sol and Escada, among others. Before the tournament, a fun Pro-Am competition also took place, in which one pro played alongside one or two celebrities. The celebration lasted into the night, with guests enjoying a cocktail/dinner at the Salón Linares of the Hotel Villa Padierna, where the awards ceremony took place. Music was another key factor of the evening, with performances by Juan Peña and Los Vivancos setting the mood. Celebrity guests included top Spanish TV presenter and actress, Ana Obregón. Escada was pleased to lend its garments to celebrities, and to delight guests with a bottle of perfume. www.ladieseuropeantour.com

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Summer Serenata for Cudeca at the Clínica Buchinger

“Fasting heals the body, while art and music heal the soul,” claimed Doctor Otto Buchinger, and the Clínica Buchinger has put his words into action, holding a Summer Serenata concert for over 130 people to raise funds for the Cudeca cancer charity. Two artists were flown over from Germany for the occasion: the talented baritone, Marco Vassalli, and skilled pianist, Stephan Lutermann, who delighted audiences with a repertoire that included works by Schubert, Bellini, Tosti, Strauss and Leoncavallo.

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Costa del Sol

Business Awards 2010

Toroshopping.com

Presents First Torero Inspired Bracelets Online bullfighting product show, Toroshopping.com, has put a brand new accessory on the market for girls who find nothing sexier than a man ‘dressed in lights’ or for men who like to feel the passion of bullfighting in their daily lives. The leather bracelet, available exclusively online, comes in a variety of colours and gold, silver or black embroidery and are made by bullfighting tailor, Daniel Roqueta. The bracelets contain the same materials and colours characteristic of the bullfighter’s outfit, famous for the way it shines as the sun sets over the bullring.

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An exciting event for foreigners doing business in Andalucía is taking palce on October 21 at 4:15pm at the Hotel Los Monteros: the Costa del Sol Business Awards, designed to recognise and promote excellence, good practice and innovation in the Andalusian business community. If you’d like to nominate your business, you must be a foreigner, be up to date with tax office and social security duties, and be based in Andalucía. There are six different prize categories to vie for: Integration in Andalucía, Innovation Award, Young Entrepreneur, Business Promotion of Andalucía, Association Award and Company of the Year.

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MPS-FABRY Congress

at the Hotel Fuerte Miramar MPS-FABRY is a rare disease suffered by children who lack an enzyme that stops mucopolysaccharides (long chains of sugar molecules found throughout the body) from accumulating in the cells of organs, specially in the brain. Symptoms of the disease include hyperactivity, sleep disorders, speech loss, physical deformations and, in some cases, mental issues and dementia. The life span of those affected does not go beyond puberty. This year, the sixth annual MPS-FABRY will take place at the Hotel Fuerte Miramar on October 2-3, with an expected attendance of over 100 families affected by the disease. The event will bring together specialists from all over the world, who will share their findings and opinions with attendees.

Fundación MPS-FABRY Tel: 93 804 09 59. www.mpsesp.org

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Ferraris Rev Up

Their Motors at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona The Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona was home to over 100 motor enthusiasts from the Ferrari Owners Association, who took part in a fun competition involving a drive from Granada to Puerto Banús. The aim was to win the race after keeping to a maximum time, with all enjoying a wonderful gala at the Hotel to receive prizes and socialise. Some 64 cars took part in the race.

CN 340, km

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Costa Singles Cross the Sahara

Costa Singles, the new singles club on the Costa del Sol, starts off with an amazing opportunity to journey through the heart of the Sahara. The week-long trip will take participants to a unique site surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The desert is a wonderful place to share experiences such as staring at a star-studded sky, touring a sea of dunes or living with the natives of the area. The expedition will take place from November 6 to 13, so if you’re interested, book beforehand as places are limited. www.

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First Doubles Tournament at Finca Cortesín

Finca Cortesín, home to the Volvo World Match Play Championship, recently hosted its first Doubles Tournament, in a betterball stableford modality, a fun format involving plenty of strategy, since players are allowed to play some holes with greater risk if they wish to. Following a hectic day of play, golfers and their families enjoyed an outstanding dinner created by Head Chef, Schilo Van Coeverden, as well as magnificent prizes including stays at the Hotel, golf equipment, etc. The proud winners, Christopher and Gillian Reynolds, proved that good teamwork is the key to victory.

Ctra. Casares km 2. Tel: 952 937

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Galería Lucía

Roger Cummiskey and Margit Bjorklund Two leading artists from the Andalucía International Artists (AIA) group, painters Margit Bjorklund from Sweden and group Chairman Roger Cummiskey from Ireland, are holding a joint exhibition at Galeria Lucia in Fuengirola from October 4 to 30, Monday to Saturday, from 7pm to 11pm.

Gallery owner, Gerrie Gran, said “Margit and Roger´s works bring a fresh look to this exhibition. The works are in complete contrast to each other and yet are in harmony. It is a delightful exhibition.” Margit finds her inspiration in nature and translates her impressions and feelings into colour and form. With the use of oils, she depicts on canvas the texture and multiplicity of colours found in different flowers. Roger continues the celebration of Summer with a selection of brightly coloured abstract paintings.

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Destination-Sotogrande:

Online Site For And About Sotogrande Destination-Sotogrande is a new website featuring videos about events taking place in Sotogrande and on the Coast, as well as a wealth of information on local products and services. The site incorporates Sotogrande Television, which offers television-style reports about local events. Soon viewers will be able to enjoy The Spanish Experiences Show, a studio-based TV lifestyle programme and discussion forum about local issues, featuring fun interviews. The show’s presenters will also be out and about trying out lots of Spanish experiences, which will be shared with viewers. www.destination-sotogrande.com

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Erotic Art Exhibition at the Polígono Gallery

Eroticism is the use of sexually arousing or suggestive symbolism, settings, allusions, situations, etc., in art, literature, drama, or the like. Through this exhibition, open until November 15, art lovers can experience first-hand how 32 established artists, playing with their imagination and the power of suggestion, have explored the subject from their own particular viewpoint. For some, evoking an image, a memory or a sensorial reference is enough to awaken sexual desire, without the need of more explicit representations of sexuality. For others, more powerful scenes are the very representation of their understanding of eroticism, which reaches beyond established taboos. The exhibition, called Desire Over The Taboo, features the works of emerging artists from China, Indonesia, Europe, Russia, Turkey and the USA. Viewing is subject to previous appointment only.

Polígono Industrial La Ermita,

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Mind, Body & Spirit Festival at the H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel

The Annual Mind, Body & Spirit Festival is here once again, and is set to help you awaken your soul, intuition and senses and stimulate, relax and heal your mind, body and spirit. It’s all taking place at the H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd and 24th, from 11am to 8pm. Enlighten yourself with the help of over 50 exhibitors, including international mediums, healers, psychic readers, aura photographers, tarot readers, crystal massage, healthy food and jewellery suppliers, etc. This year’s line-up for demonstrations and talks includes international mediums Jennifer Mackenzie, Avril Sheridan, Anna Pearson and others. A number of interesting topics will be covered, with demonstrations in interesting areas such as psychometry, developing your psychic ability and Aura and Energy. An entrance fee of €10 gives you access to all talks and demonstrations. www.mindbodyspiritmarbella.com

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Positively Pink Ball Anyone who is concerned about breast cancer knows that the most active organisation in our area is undoubtedly Positively Pink, the group founded by Lorraine Palmer of El Oceano Beach Hotel. Every year, one of their most eagerly awaited events is the Positively Pink Ball, held at El Oceano to raise funds for those in need. This year, the event is taking place on October 6. Tickets cost €95, of which €45 is donated to charity. www.positivelypink.es

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nvestors’ finances have been in a state of uncertain flux ever since the government bailout of Northern Rock in 2007.

The subsequent banking and global economic crisis left consumers wondering whether they should sell equities and invest in safer havens, such as cash, gold or gilts. Britain may well be officially out of recession but the outlook is as uncertain today as it was three years ago. Will the UK economy suffer a double-dip? Will the sovereign debt crisis spread across the Channel? Will shares fall further?

Up until a couple of months ago, investors probably thought they were out of the woods, given the stock market’s year long revival. But the sovereign debt crisis has put a spanner in the works and share prices have fallen since mid-April.

Many investors, already wondering whether there is worse to come, would not have even countered the biggest oil spill in US history and the collapse in BP’s share price as a result.

At least the Coalition’s swift announcement of spending cuts in May gave some much-needed respite to the gilt market, which endured a terrible period in the run-up to the General Election.

The gilt market is still volatile, and this will have ramifications for bond markets, making it ever more important to consider a diverse approach to fixed interest, where opportunities for reasonable returns still exist in both investment grade and non-investment grade.

Understandably, many investors are in a cautious

Report Kevin Hyland, Senior Partner, St. James’s Place

mood and they have been looking at traditional safe haven shares such as pharmaceuticals, tobacco, food retailers and telecoms. The added benefit is that many such shares offer the carrot of dividend payments too.

Dividends are a crucial part of total return and the good news is that the prospects for dividends have improved this year, after a poor 2009 which saw many companies scrap or reduce their annual payout.

With clouds still hovering over the UK economy, FTSE stocks that derive a significant chunk of their earnings from overseas have also been getting attention from investors, and this is why blue-chip defensives have started to win favour.

On the international front, China continues to heavily influence the performance of global markets. Certainly, investors who bought the China story early will have seen decent returns; the question they might be asking themselves is whether they should be taking some profits and redirecting them elsewhere.

The reason? Several analysts fear that China’s property market has overheated; values have increased sharply in the past five years, sparking fears of a correction. The key, fund managers say, is whether government intervention to stabilise the property market will work. Many managers remain optimistic that this will be the case and say that its long-term prospects remain as strong as ever.

All the uncertainty has played into gold’s hands.

It has been one of the undoubted investment

winners of the past three years. Its price has doubled and has sat above the $1,000/oz level for some time now, as risk-averse investors have hunted down safe assets.

Gold advocates argue that the fundamentals support the gold price but, given its performance, some wonder whether the easy money has been made. There are an increasingly diverse range of options available to investors wanting to gain exposure to gold price movements, including commodity-based exchange traded funds and investment funds.

No one can predict what will happen – as the BP saga starkly illustrates – and many suggest the best way to avoid boom-and-bust cycles is to make objective investment decisions that ignore fashions.

The advice, more often than not, is not to panic.

There is the well-trodden argument that, “it’s about the time in the market, not out of it, that counts’’. It is an argument that makes sense but it can seem flippant when it comes to the prospect of losing your hard-earned cash.

If you haven’t already, it would be well worth reviewing your holdings to see if you are overexposed to any asset class or classes. Diversification across different assets, and getting the balance right, are vital.

After all, many people don’t appreciate the risk they are taking when stock markets are going up.

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i To receive a free guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Kevin Hyland, Senior Partner of the St. James’s Place Partnership, Tel: 0044 115 920 1007, kevin.hyland@sjpp.co.uk or visit www.hwm-sjpp.co.uk

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How much risk are you willing to accept when investing? Would you like a professional eye on your situation so that you are in a better position to invest in harmony with your attitude to risk?

For one thing, risk management comprises clarification of risk appetite, for another risk diversification suitable to your situation. The object is to manage risk in the best possible way

on the basis of your expectations – and we can offer you several solutions.

Visit jyskebank.gi/products or call an adviser direct.

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Pérez Legal Group Report Marisa Cutillas Photography Courtesy of Raquel Pérez

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or many of us, coming to Spain is the fulfillment of a life-long dream. But problems often arise when we begin to lay the foundation for life here: buying or selling a home, settling pension plan issues, making a will, obtaining our residence or paying our taxes.

We sometimes fear we are not doing the right thing, and this sensation is borne from a lack of information. At other times, we discover that we have lost funds we could have recovered from the tax department, for instance, if we had known the steps we needed to take and the appropriate time limits for such actions.

Raquel Pérez, Founder of the Pérez Legal Group in Elviria, is adamant about removing all the obstacles that can stand in the way of a peaceful life on the coast. Her passion for helping foreigners (both residents and non-residents) arose perhaps as early as her childhood for it led to a lifetime of vocational and professional devotion to the foreign community. Her first job was with an English company, and she has continued the international connection ever since. “I’ve worked with foreigners for 16 years and I’ve noticed many of them feel let down,” she says. “I have always loved helping people, and the legal profession was a perfect medium through which to do this.”

Pérez Legal Group deals with practically every branch of law you could need help with, including property, tax, corporate, insurance, labour and inheritance law, as well as residence, vehicle and utility/change of lock issues. Raquel also holds free legal talks every Friday, from 10am to 1pm, on a host of subjects interesting to the international community.

But what Raquel is most excited about now is the new guide she has published, entitled Spanish Legal Property Information. The pocket sized guide can be downloaded free of charge from the Pérez Legal Group’s website (which is in English), obtained from the Marbella Tourist Office or requested from Raquel’s firm. The guide is a great place to start if you’re buying or selling property in Spain although, to become truly foolproof, you will need a good laywer. The Guide includes information on: u Purchasing a resale property in Spain: costs, the private purchase contract, mortgage, due diligence, title deeds and registration, property valuations. u Purchasing a new property off-plan. u Selling your property: the three per cent tax retention, capital gains tax, long-term owners, the new Andalusian real estate decree, income tax

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declarations, taxes and fees and the non-resident certificate. u Annual and Property taxes: property owners’ imputed income tax, annual real estate tax, non-resident rental tax, the foreigner’s fiscal identification number (NIE), etc. u Tax Advantages for residents: Exemption from capital gains tax, 95 per cent reduction in inheritance tax, residents paying capital gains tax as income tax, etc. u Spanish bank accounts. u Spanish wills and inheritance tax: also including family trust, equity release and reverse mortgage, offshore companies, four year limit, etc.

As I speak with Raquel and tell her of my own mistakes when I purchased my first home in Spain, I am aware that there are a host of pitfalls when buying or selling property and foreigners are sadly the easiest of prey, owing to the difference of the law in our native countries. Check out the following interesting facts from her guide: u It is important to be an official resident in Spain to make you eligible for a 95 per cent reduction in the value of your property for inheritance tax calculation. u It is a good idea to form a family corporation or trust, in which the family assets pass into the hands of the company, with each family member becoming a director of the company. The death of any member of the company simply involves a re-organisation of the board of directors and a transfer of some of the shares, thereby ensuring very little tax. u If you are a non-resident and you sell your property, the buyer is required by Spanish Law to withhold three per cent of the total purchase price and pay it to the Spanish tax authorities for capital gains tax purposes. This must be declared to the tax authority, and a specific tax form must be filled in. Once the sale has been completed, you as the seller will need to file your capital gains through a specific tax form, indicating the capital gains payable, within 30 days of the sale.

If this amount exceeds the three per cent deposit, you are entitled to a refund of the difference. If the capital gains tax is more, you must pay the difference within 30 days.

These simple examples reveal that, without a qualified team of lawyers guiding you along the way, you could be liable to pay penalties owing to simple mistakes. Worse still, there’s the fear and insecurity. To ensure the best for you and your family, the most important step is always to secure sound legal advice. n

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n the island nation of Japan, the past meets the future at every turn: ancient temples squat next to glass-fronted designer condominiums; kimono-clad geishas rub shoulders with suited executives; busy metropolises are plied by ramshackle rickshaws and connected by lightningfast Bullet trains. On the same holiday you could be travelling through mist-veiled paddy fields, shopping in the biggest department store on earth, relaxing in an outdoor hot-spring pool surrounded by cherry blossom or skiing the slopes of Mount Fujiyama. You will always be surprised by the Land of the Rising Sun, but never bored.

Japan’s cities provide a fascinating glimpse into the future of the human race, complete with trend-setting cafés and fabulous restaurants. If culture is your thing, you can spend weeks in Kyoto or Nara, gorging yourself on temples, museums, kabuki theatre and tea ceremonies. Beyond, you’ll find natural wonders the length and breadth of this 6,852island archipelago, from the coral reefs of Okinawa in the south to the rugged coastline of Hokkaido, the northernmost island. Then there’s the food: whether it’s impossibly fresh sushi in Tokyo or perfectly battered tempura in Kyoto. But for many visitors, the real highlight of their visit to Japan is the gracious hospitality of the Japanese themselves.

Japan is a coming country, with a booming economy fuelled by its healthy car, electronics and chemical industries.

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of the 127million inhabitants crowd together in the major cities (Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents).

A temperate zone with four distinct seasons, Japan’s climate varies from cool in the north to subtropical in the south. Like England, it’s often wet with a rainy season beginning in May that works its way north until July. In the same way, during springtime, the first sakura (Japan’s worldfamous cherry trees) burst into bloom in the south, gradually covering the whole country in a fragrant confetti of white and pink.

With exotic long-haul travel on more people’s wish lists and plenty of affordable packages, tourism to Japan is booming and the only dilemma for the European traveller is flying all that way and not being able to see all of it. Despite what the Americans might say, it would take a year to ‘do’ Japan but a couple of weeks will give you an impressionist picture of what makes it tick. And, if you’re looking forward to enjoying sushi, karaoke and all those other clichés in situ, then the best place to start is the capital and financial nerve centre, Tokyo.

A showcase to the Japanese urban phenomenon, Tokyo is abuzz with new development and, since last year when Michelin inspectors conferred 11 of its restaurants with three stars (more than Paris), it is regarded as the new gourmet capital of the world. The metropolis exudes an energy that borders on mania and an obsession with newness that makes

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As tastes for exotic travel intensify, the Far East beckons and enigmatic Japan is one box of surprises that should most definitely be ticked, reports Belinda Beckett.

JAPAN Photography courtesy of the Japan National Tourism Organization and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

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innovation quickly obsolete. Fashions begin to date as they appear in the shop windows while keitai (mobile phones) are traded in for a new model on a monthly basis. Tokyo’s unique vitality springs from this intertwining of the new with the time-honoured old in one neon-lit confusion.

Contrast the affluent shopping district of Ginza with the scene at Tsukiji Fish Market, where deft fishmongers slice up tuna with samurai precision and the sushi is so fresh it wriggles in your mouth The key to unlocking this urban complexity is to view the capital as an amalgamation of minicities: the historic temple district of Asakusa; Shibuya for funky craft shops; Akihabara for electronic goods and otaku (geek) culture; Roppongi for nightlife; the red-light district of Kabukicho for ‘love hotels’ and telephone bars where lonely men sit in booths calling up girls for a ‘date’. Music shops and cheap, outrageous apparel are everywhere, as are the hip kids who come to primp and pose and, if you’re over 30, you might feel way too old. There’s more retail therapy at Odaibais, a huge swathe of reclaimed land floating in the middle of the bay, and there are malls everywhere. Commerce has even provided the city with its best observatory, a giant titanium ball atop the headquarters of Fuji TV. Escape from the frenetic pace with a walk through Ueno Park, home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Science Museum and the Tokyo National Museum. Or eat. Despite its claim to Michelin fame, it’s Tokyo’s low-key izakayas that get the locals’ vote, similar to Spain’s tapas bars with an open kitchen offering shareable platters of sashimi, yakitori (grilled vegetable and meat skewers) and tofu washed down with saki. Or perhaps you’d prefer whisky. Oddly, Tokyo is the

drink’s second home with dozens of small bars boasting tartan carpets and an infinite variety of single malts.

If Tokyo is an example of commercialism run rampant, you’ll find the Japan of your fantasies in Kyoto, a two hour Bullet train ride through the countryside passing Japan’s landmark volcano, Fujiyama. The old capital is the repository of Japan’s traditional culture and the stage on which much of Japanese history was played out. With 17 Unesco World Heritage sites, more than 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, it ranks alongside Paris, London and Rome as one of those cities that everyone should see at least once.

First impressions can be misleading but look beyond the ultra-modern glass train station to find those images of your fantasies: raked pebble gardens, bamboo groves, golden temples floating above tranquil waters and kimonoed geisha walking the cobbled lanes of Gion. An evening of geisha entertainment isn’t cheap but it’s an experience you will have nowhere else.

The geisha will chat, serve, light cigarettes, dance to music provided by a jikata, who plays the traditional, three-stringed shamisen, and may even engage guests in a variety of drinking games, demonstrating an ability to hold their liquor that their hapless victims invariably lack!

The sheer size of Kyoto and random location of its tourist attractions make the city’s public transport system invaluable for self-guided tours. One exception is The Philosopher’s Walk, a cherry tree-lined pedestrian canal path that passes a number of shrines and temples, named for 20th century Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro who used it for daily meditation.

Other highlights of the city include the former shogun residence of Nijo Castle and stately grounds of the Imperial Palace, Ryoanji Temple

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with its famous Zen rock garden and the Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji. More material girls and guys will find temptations along Sanjodori, a commercial strip buzzing with shoppers and cyclists. Cruise the futuristic food halls of a department store, stacked with perfect fruit and glistening sea creatures, before zipping up to the ‘traditional floor’ with its kimonos and tea ceremony implements For another side to Japan you might never have imagined, Okinawa is the country’s subtropical alter ego: southerly islands flung 1,000km across the Pacific often referred to as Japan’s Hawaii for their white sand beaches and coral reefs. Even the Japanese regard Okinawa as exotically foreign and, until its annexation to mainland Japan as Okinawa Prefecture in 1879, it was exactly that, a self-governing tributary state to China called the Ryukyu Kingdom. The capital, Naha, midway down the island chain on the main island, is closer to the tip of the Philippines than Tokyo and, from the

southernmost island, it’s possible to see Taiwan.

Where mainland Japan is conservative, Okinawa is carefree. Cars are swapped for buffalo-drawn carts, suits for kariyushi (the local version of the Hawaiian shirt) and Japan’s clean architectural lines give way to ornate carvings and curlicues.

Every year, six million other Japanese tourists come to recline on its snow-white beaches and dive its crystal waters. The longevity of the Okinawans is legendary, their cuisine is among the healthiest in the world although a shaving of familiar pink stuff may find its way into your stirfry: spam, the dubious culinary legacy of US forces who fought in 1945’s Battle of Okinawa.

In fact, Japanese cuisine is sadly undergoing a taste shift away from seafood and rice consumption towards a more Western diet of bread and meat. However, you can still find an amazing culinary diversity, from fast, bento box fare and takoyaki (octopus balls) sold in the street to the infamous blowfish, a delicacy that can cause terminal respiratory arrest. Sushi is

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by no means the zenith of gastronomy. That honour goes to the cuisine known as kaisekiryori. Originating from the Imperial court and embodying the Japanese values of harmony, balance and appreciation of the moment, it is a meal served in small artistically-presented courses like a degustación, prepared to appeal as much to the eye as the tastebuds.

Though the formality of the experience can be intimidating to foreigners, enjoying a kaiseki meal is one of Japan’s many non-exportable experiences and is often the highlight of a stay in a ryokan, traditionally a family-run wayside inn that served travellers in centuries past. A typical ryokan features tatami-matted rooms and communal baths but many deluxe modern versions have sprung up to cater for tourists.

They are difficult to find in many of the larger cities where international hotels dominate the skyline but Kyoto is a notable exception.

Another option in Kyoto is to stay in one of the city’s wooden machiya, old merchants’ houses

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The Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji, Kyoto © JNTO

Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

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now being restored for tourists. They usually offer a concierge service which in Japan, one of the world’s most culturally disconcerting places, can be a lifesaver. Alternatively, if you’ve ever yearned to sleep in a capsule hotel, try Kyoto’s new and surprisingly stylish 9 h, where you’ll sleep in a black and white coffin-shaped pod with a 3.5-foot ceiling height for around $53 a night.

But for a really futuristic experience, find a local and ask to use their loo. Incredibly, automated bidet toilets are installed in 72 per

cent of Japanese households and include many advanced features rarely seen outside of Asia, such as seat warming, deoderisation and water jets that get to the parts you can’t reach. Future models will be able to check your weight, blood pressure and body fat content and even talk to you… Which brings us back full-circle to our opening statement about Japan being a country where the past meets the future at every turn; because the other common type of loo in Japan, the squat toilet, isn’t hi-tech at all but a glorified version of a hole in the ground! n

JAPAN IN A JIFFY u Experience an Onsen. Volcanic activity has given

Japan a network of hot springs (onsen). Soak while you sip a Kirin Ichiban beer. u Chink cups at a Chaji. A formal Japanese tea ceremony involving the preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea. u Remember Hiroshima. Pay your respects to the A-bomb’s victims at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum in a city impressively reborn from the ashes of World War II. u Watch giants clash at Sumo wrestling, Japan’s national sport. u Pamper yourself with a traditional Japanese Reiki massage at Spa World, Osaka, one of the biggest bathhouses on the planet. u Try Kobe beef in situ, the renowned meat from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyu cattle, raised according to strict tradition in Hygo Prefecture. u Attend a hanami, one of the cherry blossom festivals held across the country in spring, when the trees are illuminated at night. u Green your fingers at Kenroku-en, one of the

Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo © Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Roppongi, Tokyo’s swish nightclub district © JNTO

Three Great Gardens of Japan whose 25 acres showcase ponds, bridges, waterfalls, stone lanterns, tea houses and a profusion of exotic flora. u Take in a kabuki show, the highly stylised dance/ drama noted for its elaborate costumes, make-up and performance. u Give the kids a treat at Tokyo Disneyland and companion park, Tokyo DisneySea. u Climb Mount Fuji. Make the tough but rewarding four-mile hike up Japan’s tallest peak, a longdormant volcano of classic symmetrical beauty. u Take a side-trip to Nara, this year celebrating its 1,300th anniversary as the first capital of Japan.

The city boasts eight Unesco World Heritage sites including the famous Todai-ji Temple with its vast Daibutsu-den Hall, the largest wooden building in the world containing a 16-metre high bronze Buddha. u Don’t overlook Osaka. This big industrial city boasts the oldest state temple in Japan, its largest aquarium, most beautiful castles and the only Universal Studios outside the United States.

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never miss a chance to visit Australia, particularly in the winter. Our winter, that is. My long-time favourites Down Under are Sydney, the Great Ocean Road, Portsea and more of Sydney. But Ayers Rock?

As I used to say, who wants to fly a long way to see a big rock? Not only that, but to stay in a hotel shaped like a crocodile and put up with hordes of Asian tourists who want to climb the rock (which upsets the aboriginals), just so they can wear the tee-shirt? No thanks; give me a ride on a Sydney Harbour ferry any day, lunch on the beach at Manly or a pint at the Mercantile Pub in The Rocks.

Time went by, Ayers Rock became Uluru and I heard of somewhere special nearby called Longitude 131. You’ve been to a tented safari camp in Africa? Well, this is a tented hotel in the red centre of Australia, and it is a cracker.

Base camp is a stylish, convivial place with a library (and internet) and all-inclusive bar. Staff is typically friendly Aussie and the restaurant could hold its own in the Sydney milieu, turning out good, modern Australian food. The 15 tents are well elevated and sealed, so nothing that bites or stings gets in, and they are furnished to a high standard, each with a dead-centre view of Uluru. They are also more luxurious than any of the tented camps I’ve experienced in Africa. Okay, I didn’t hear any hippos but you can’t have it all.

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The suites are put together as well as Four Seasons does it, yet there are ‘tented’ elements such as white domes and flowing fabrics, along with a huge viewing window that never lets you forget this is a real wilderness experience.

We did come across groups, mostly young people in trucks, who slept in swags (basically, sleeping bags)… fine for them but there comes a time…

We stayed two nights, which seems to be the norm. This allows for a fun dinner under the stars at Table 131 (where one of the guides helped us pick out the Southern Cross and other constellations) and daytime opportunities to walk around the rock and learn its secrets; well, not all of them, for this is a place sacred to the aboriginals and there are restrictions on photography and visiting some areas.

Longitude 131 includes a relaxed programme of guided activities in the price, such as an outing to the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, with particular focus on photo opportunities. Kantju Gorge at sunset is quite special, and the glass of champagne was a nice touch.

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Groups are small and you can do everything (including options such as renting a helicopter, camel or Harley), or nothing. The rock can be quite mesmerising and some visitors are happy to sit in their tents, just looking and being there.

We had some rain, when Uluru cascades water and changes colour. Rain also brings out the wildlife, such as giant centipedes, but they are harmless. We were also lucky to spot some handsome Thorny Devils, spiky little lizards which look as if they have survived from another age.

We made half-hearted efforts to get out and about.

We heard there was a pub (which we could not find) and, further away, a golf course. One bloke mentioned a roadside café with a sign outside, ‘Stop or we’ll all starve!’

Uluru is in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, which is

huge: 1,325 square kilometres, to be exact. It is managed

by Parks Australia, a federal agency, on behalf of the aboriginals who took over ownership in 1985. The nearest town is Alice Springs, about 440 kms southwest. Darwin is on a similar longitude but a long way north.

I’d like to have found an Outback pub where Wally would be waiting at the bar for Crocodile Dundee, with maybe a few kangaroos along the way. But Wally, of course, is a piece of fiction and the easiest way to see kangaroos is at the Sydney Harbour Zoo. Instead, we got the real thing. It was worth waiting for. n

Camels at dusk

Uluru beckons visitors from far and wide

Tent interior

Getting there

It’s not a long flight with Qantas from Sydney to Ayers Rock airport, and Longitude 131 is close by. But, if you are one of those people who won’t go to Australia because it’s such a long flight, I have a tip: fly to Singapore and cruise the rest of the way by ship. We took Silversea and arrived in Sydney without jetlag. The same cruise runs this year, departing early December, and goes via Bali, Darwin, the Great Barrier Reef and the Gold Coast.

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he quality of character, that indefinable something that makes a person, city or even a hotel stand out, are paramount now more than ever in the tourism industry, when the Spanish economy is still struggling and our reliance on foreign investment and tourism is stronger than ever. Luckily, southern Spain’s coastline is peppered with impressive, four- and five-star hotels that boast unique views of, and proximity to, a series of endlessly green golf courses and the majestic beauty of the sea. The Hotel Suites Duquesa Golf & Spa, completely reformed in 2003, is a perfect example both of the generally high standard of accomodation on the coast, and as bearer of its own, unique character. Ensconced near the town of Manilva, between Marbella and Sotogrande, it claims the best of these two worlds while offering such scope when it comes to golf and wellness, that you’ll probably be content to spend your entire stay just soaking up the rays on the beach, honing your golf skills and having your body wrapped in exotic ingredients like seaweed, chocolate or wine.

Thus, by the end of your stay, all the benefits of an authentic holiday will be written all over your face.

The hotel is also enviably close to the marina and a quaint pueblo that will give you a taste of the ‘real Spain’ in no time, with its lively tapas bars and whitewashed Andalusian houses.

The Hotel Suites Duquesa Golf & Spa is part of The Duquesa Golf Resort, which is also composed of an 18-hole golf course and a luxurious spa. The

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hotel sits atop Hole 10 of the course, designed

by Robert Trent Jones. Golfers are invited to enjoy a demanding game with difficult roughs and large, greenside bunkers requiring plenty of concentration and straight driving. The course boasts two distinct halves, the first consisting of narrow, English-style fairways and elevated areas, and the second offering a wider, easier game.

Even the dining experience is centred around this gentlemanly sport. There are two inviting outdoor terrace restaurants (at Holes 10 and 18), and another two restaurants shared between the hotel and the golf club.

If all this golf talk is getting you down and, like me, you prefer to stock up on your energy reserves instead of using them up on sport, you’ll love the thalasso spa which takes up no less than two floors and 1,200m2 of space. The lower level is made for water lovers who will spend many hours enjoying the welcoming humidity of saunas and Jacuzzis, steam baths, aroma showers, a flotarium and a programmed swimming pool with a raised Jacuzzi in the centre. After floating away to paradise, come back to earth while lying on a heated ceramic sun bed or sipping tea in the relaxation room. For a top experience, enjoy a treatment at the hands of seasoned professionals who will lull you to sleep or energise your body up with a host of ‘it’ treatments.

Those who visit the hotel in colder months will relish the heated indoor pool, surrounded by glass curtains and fitted with a teak floor and modern changing rooms. The hotel also boasts excellent gym facilities and tennis courts.

The relaxation process

continues in the rooms, simple, bright and modern in their interior design yet also very cosy. Guests can choose from 94 different suites (75 individual suites, four duplex individual suites, eight double suites and seven duplex double suites). The rooms house all mod cons, some expected, some surprising, including plasma TV, an office desk for meetings, a terrace table with chairs, minibar, air conditioning and an automatic parasol (in suites with direct access to the outdoor swimming pool).

Best of all, all suites have terraces overlooking the sea, golf course or outdoor recreation area, a colourful feast for the eyes.

Those who are in town for business will probably spend quite a few hours in a conference room and the largest in the hotel has a capacity for 250.

Those organising smaller events can avail of the smaller meeting rooms, for groups of 10 to 45 people. Weddings and important events find their ideal venue in the Casa Club, with its light, artful mix of Andalusian and Anglo-Saxon décor. A lovely terrace looks out over the Resort and the quaint fishing village below, as well as the Castillo de la Duquesa, built in the 18th century by Charles III. The Hotel Suites Duquesa Golf & Spa has managed to make quite a name for itself, standing out for its contemporary outlook on everything from design to cuisine which is as creative and nouvelle as one can expect from a top resort. The Hotel impresses with its modern façade, five-star spa and golf offerings, not forgetting that in the modern tourist industry, the new buzzword is personalisation. And that’s just what you get from the staff, who seem to put every effort into making your stay so much more than a golfer’s dream.

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Sporting Moments Report Ronan Maguire Photography Courtesy of Celtic Manor Resort

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emember any great moments from the Olympic Games? How about 2004, when Michael Phelps took six gold medals, just one short of Mark Spitz; 1976, when 14-year-old gymnast Nadia Comaneci scored perfect tens; or 1984, when Daley Thompson stood triumphant after a supreme all-round performance? And who could forget 1988 when Greg Louganis cracked his head on the diving platform?

How about the World Cup? Remember who the winners were in 1966 (easy), or 1986, famous for Diego Maradona’s outstanding skills and his ‘hand of God’ antics? Then there was the time Ronaldo missed the final in 1998 under a cloud of confusion, and the year of Zinedine Zidanes idiotic head butt, and Pele’s first world cup and all of his masterful performances thereafter…

Why is it we remember so much about these events, sporting memories that become ingrained and passed down from generation to generation? Surely moments like these happen every day in sporting events all over the world?

They do but it’s not about the moment in question, it’s about the stage, the occasion, the coming together of the world’s best to do battle until only one winner remains. Any professional footballer can perform an overhead kick but to do it in a World Cup final with the eyes of the world watching, whilst carrying the weight of an expectant home nation on their shoulders, is a different matter. These moments define greatness and go on to become part of sporting

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folklore, stories to be retold and remembered over and over again.

It’s hard to believe that a beautiful wee valley in Wales, only a few short miles from Cardiff city, is busily preparing to host one of the world greatest events, one to rival any of the aforementioned events. The stage has been set: corporate hospitality erected, spectators’ village built, hundreds of smartly clad volunteers put through their paces, tour trucks, courtesy cars, parking for tens of thousands of spectators and beefed up security arranged, television towers and cranes hoisted into position. Thousands of workers and years of preparation are involved, all for what is set to be an epic event, a tournament to rival all tournaments: the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor Resort.

It seems so long since we discovered Monty and Corey were to captain the sides and, after much hype and the usual sporting gamesmanship, at last we finally knew who would represent Europe and the US in the 2010 Ryder Cup. u For EUROPE: Lee Westwood (hopefully fit to play) / Rory Mcilroy (explosive and exciting) / Martin Kaymer (leading the race to Dubai) / Graeme McDowell (US Open champ) / Ian Poulter (outstanding in Ryder Cup) / Ross Fisher (future major winner) / Francesco Molinari (rock solid) / Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Europe’s most reliable player) / Peter Hanson (remarkable at the Chez Open) / Padraig Harrington (threetimes major winner) / Luke Donald (Ranked 8th

in the world) / Edoardo Molinari (deserves his place, fantastic). u For the US: Phil Mickelson / Hunter Mahan / Bubba Watson / Jim Furyk / Steve Stricker / Dustin Johnson / Jeff Overton / Matt Kuchar / Stewart Sink / Zach Johnson / Tiger Woods / Ricky Fowler.

These are two of the finest Ryder Cup teams ever assembled and not a weak link amongst them. How could you possibly call this one?

Both have experience, both have new and exciting players and both also have some of the finest golfers at the top of their form. Even the backroom staff, the vice captains, read like a Who’s Who of golfing greats. I can, however, predict one thing and that is that this Ryder Cup will go down to the wire and neither team will run away with it; it can’t happen, the teams are too evenly matched.

Note the dates in your diary, 1st to the 3rd of October, sit back and watch the world’s best golfers and let’s see how this epic battle unfolds.

Rest assured, irrespective of the outcome, sports enthusiasts and golf fans around the world are in for a real festival of sport and I have no doubt, with such a quality field, we will be treated to some outstanding and memorable sporting moments.

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ai Pan is an institution on the Golden Mile, a classy Chinese restaurant that has been around longer than most of Marbella’s dining haunts and, indeed, many of the buildings they occupy. This year Lincoln Lo celebrated his 29th summer as owner of this iconic restaurant. He has known many of his clientele since they were children and they’re still returning today, with families of their own.

And no wonder; while cheap and cheerful Chinese restaurants abound on the coast, Tai Pan’s Cantonese, Pekingese and Szechwan cuisine is so fresh and different, it’s as if you are eating it for the first time. Thanks to Lincoln’s upbringing in Hong Kong’s chic Happy Valley, which boasts some of the best restaurants in the world, he knows how authentic Chinese food should really taste and demands the same high standards here. Fish comes fresh from the sea, not from farms, and is transformed by the culinary alchemy of Lincoln’s brother-in-law, Tony, into light and healthy creations such as steamed sea bass with ginger, spring onions and soya sauce, cooked so delicately it melts in the mouth.

Scallops, soft shell crab and lobster that’s alive and kicking when it arrives in the kitchen are other specialities you won’t find in your average Chinese restaurant. Presentation is an art (check out the sweet and sour chicken, served in a hollowed pineapple with fresh vegetables) while even sides are signature dishes (rice served in lotus leaves, Tai Pan special noodles, packed with prawns, beef and steamed vegetables).

It was because he missed that taste of home when he first came to Spain that Lincoln opened Tai Pan with his brother-in-law, Yiu. Since then he has become something of a Tai Pan in Marbella himself (the name given to influential foreign traders in 19th century Hong Kong), with a mini-empire that also comprises the popular Sukhothai and Thai Gallery, which he runs with his wife Ping. The three restaurants employ 40 staff and serve some 200 diners nightly, many of them to Madrid Spanish who were first introduced to wonderful Chinese food here in the days when it was unavailable in Spain’s capital.

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tropical vegetation, the chic black, scarlet and gold interior showcases a lacquered bamboo ceiling and walls embossed with feng shui symbols which have done their job in bringing luck and prosperity to the restaurant. Choose from an intimate table for two or four, or book a sociable circular table where a revolving Lazy Susan serving tray is provided to make sharing easy and fun. There’s also a private dining room often used by celebrity visitors (Shirley Bassey is a long-time fan), and a cosy bar where you can order a variety of cocktails while perusing the menu.

On a Friday night in early September when many of the Spanish holidaymakers had gone home, Lincoln was at his customary station greeting a steady stream of customers from 8.30pm. The restaurant was also doing a roaring trade in takeaways – it’s four-course menu for two including hors d’oeuvres and dessert (€80) is popular.

Refreshed by a delicious Barbados Cocktail of rum, lemon and peach juice, we began with prawns on crunchy sesame toasts, accompanied by a trio of delectable dipping sauces: hot and sour, chilli and authentic soy. Then came skewers of king prawns served with a rich satay sauce, chunky with peanuts and piquant with chilli, the succulent texture of the flesh and subtlety of flavour speaking volumes for the seafood’s freshness. A plump and crispy duck was expertly taken off the bone by our attentive waitress, resplendent in a traditional figure-hugging satin cheongsam. Served with homemade pancakes and matchstick-thin slices of spring onions and cucumber, we relished its crisp texture and aromatic flavours along with a light and dry Rueda that has been on the menu since day one. For a finale we chose crispy toffee banana and toffee apple balls, lip-smacking good with vanilla ice cream. I also dared to try a shot of Kaoliang Chiew, a Chinese liqueur distilled from sorghum and not for the faint-hearted!

I was ambivalent about Chinese food until I tried Tai Pan, which incidentally uses only healthy spices (monosodium glutamate is banned from the kitchen). With top cuisine and a service that makes every customer feel special, this Oriental heaven will assuredly be here for many more years to show other Chinese restaurants how it’s done… n

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Ctra. De Cádiz, km 177.5, Marbella.

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creations is the foie gras sushi, whose tenderness and outstanding taste make it a first even for the most seasoned of foie gras connoisseurs. As we tried different sushi varieties, it was impossible to choose our favourite since each was a stand-out ‘10’. We were sent to heaven with choices such as the soft shell crab sushi, red tuna Maguro (topped with a delicate truffle sauce), or what is simply a ‘must’ when you visit: the quick seared Kobe beef sushi with Miso sauce. The sushi, visually similar to flowers of spring (and often served with a floral garnish) is complemented by a home-made Tamari soy sauce, much gentler and more satisfying to the palate than its commercial counterpart.

If super tender, melt-in-the-mouth beef gets you excited, you’ll love La Bohême, a very special dish with masterfully carved mignon of tenderloin, y quickly seared and served with a flavourful wasabi raph og ot Ph KH y ph la s photog ra Report MArisa cutil ponzu sauce. And to end on a sweet note, few things could leave a cooler taste in the mouth than the Japanese lime Yuzu sorbet, artfully served in hen you fall in love, the symptoms are palpable: Jay, delightfully ‘cool’ in everything from his dress a contemporary porcelain egg and surrounded you dream of the object of your desire, recall sense to his taste in music, has designed the interior by a garden consisting of colourful fruits, red soy specific moments – what you saw, how you of the restaurant in French style. Joyful red striped bean paste and chocolate crêpe squares, and tiny felt – and anticipate your next meeting. At Sushi walls, delicate chandeliers and signature pieces set chocolate-covered Gouda balls, a favourite with the des Artistes, I recently discovered that it is, in fact, the mood, as does the exquisite music which can restaurant’s regulars. Sushi des Artistes is at once possible to fall in love with cuisine… so much so that range from Ennio Morricone at midday (with plasma special and cosy, new and traditional, exquisite soon after parting from the restaurant, vivid images TV representation) to American and Italian pop by and delicious: a very artfully designed marriage of of the artistic (and outstandingly good) dishes you night. The mood is definitely cosy, since, as Saito contrasts indeed. n have tried dominate your conversation, as you plan says, “Some restaurants offer good food but don’t your return visit with your dining companion. give importance to happiness. At Sushi des Artistes Jay Joden, proprietor of Sushi des Artistes, we want diners to feel happy.” The magic continues brought a new concept in cuisine to Marbella when as you begin to peruse the menu and note lovely he first opened his restaurant on the Golden Mile a titles for the dishes, including Fly Me To The Moon, couple of years go. Joined by Saito (chef of the ‘hot Amor Mío and Moon River. There is something for section’), sushi master Ryu (who heads the ‘cold everyone, with a plethora of sashimi, sushi, seafood, section’) and five other chefs, Jay seeks to bring vegetable and meat dishes to sink your teeth into. to Marbella the very latest tendencies that are all There could be no better adjective than the rage in the crème de la crème of restaurants in delighted, to describe the sensation when the New York and London. These are cities where Jay dishes start arriving at your table, as your senses has also owned restaurants which were frequented begin to do a dance bright as the aurora borealis. by legends such as Frank Sinatra. European flair On my last visit, my husband and I commenced is married to the Japanese tradition and the result with a wakame udon, a warm, clear dashi broth is an experience that can only be described as that is simply soul-healing, its homey flavour and one-of-a-kind. Attentive, friendly service which contrasting textures provided by seaweed and Saito describes as “70 per cent” of the restaurant’s inaniwa udon noodles. This is just the soup the enormous success, complements dishes featuring doctor ordered when you’re feeling low, as with both traditional and nouvelle delights, always served the first sip, you begin to feel loved and pampered. in a highly artistic manner. The team at Sushi The sashimi combination, meanwhile, is dashingly des Artistes is steeped in music and art, crucial beautiful, a Miró-type artistic work with a circular elements Jay believes inspire the chefs in their glass containing hanging pieces of super soft, finely colourful and highly flavourful creations. Indeed, sliced salmon, similar visually to a chandelier. A full Jay and his team make frequent trips to New York spectrum of colour and variety was present on the and London to stay at the top of their game, not plate, with other sashimi temptations including toro only dining at gastronomic stalwarts but also paying tuna (a favourite at our table), swordfish and sea Open from Tuesday to Sunday visits to museums and musical events and Saito bass, topped with delicate garnishings and sauces for lunch and dinner. openly states that their master plan is to make Sushi which added unique flavour.

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El Castillo Opens in Benahavís A quaint new restaurant is ready to welcome diners through its doors: El Castillo de Benahavís, opened

by Swedish and Spanish founders, is targeted at Scandinavians and other Northern Europeans, serving both international and Spanish cuisine. Pernilla Gavrell, the Swedish contingent of the team, studied at the Cesar Ritz University and has worked in various restaurants in England and Sweden. Carlos López, meanwhile, born in Spain, also boasts extensive experience overseas, in England and Sweden. The new restaurant is housed in a part of what was once the Castillo de Benahavís, originally built in the 1100s. The romantic terrace gazes over the mountainside and is an ideal setting to watch the sun go down. El Castillo has a special ‘castle room’ available for either a private dinner or a business meeting.

i Castillo 1 Duplico, Benahavís. Open every night for dinner.

Wine Appreciation Society Lunch at El Rincón de Gvadalpín

Tel: 951 217 928. www.elcastillo.eu

The Wine Appreciation Society of Marbella is holding a lunch at the restaurant El Rincón de Gvadalpín on October 15. The event will begin with a wine tasting, followed by a tasting menu with accompanied wines. Highlights from the menu include a beef carpaccio served on Kenya bean salad, a herb crusted fillet of salmon and a wild berry and mint pavlova. There will also be a wine expert sharing his knowledge with guests.

i For further information or to confirm attendance, please contact Garry Waite on Tel: 629 273 765. contact@rinconguadalpin.com

Guapos de España Lunch at Da Bruno Every year, Spain’s hunkiest young men vie to take home the title of Guapo de España. The latter is a competition organised by Nueva Moda Producciones, which seeks to honour the most dynamic, charismatic, educated and handsome man in our country.

Guapo de España is a perfect platform for those seeking to make it in the entertainment or fashion industry. This year, a host of ‘guapetes’ were invited to Da Bruno Sul Mare for a hearty lunch to recover lost energy. With incentives such as these, Bruno and Giuseppina Filippone wish to show their commitment to society, at cultural, sporting and competitive levels.

i Edif. Skol, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318. www.dabruno.com Mozaic Restaurant and Lounge now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

i Urb. Las Chapas, (Opposite Las Chapas School), Marbella.

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One of the best things about Marbella is being able to enjoy an al fresco meal for most of the year and few places are quite as ideal for this purpose as Mozaic. The restaurant is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from 9am to 12pm, and the lounge area until 2am.

Tuck into a delicious meal at the restaurant or on its spacious terraces, or chill out with a cool drink at the newly decorated lounge. Specialties include lobster bisque, foie gras, scallops in saffron sauce, fillet steak in three pepper sauce and seabass in white butter, all whipped up by talented chef, Thomas Tilkin, at affordable prices. Mozaic also serves woks, salads, pizzas, pastas and much more, and a children’s menu is available. With its spacious capacity, the restaurant is also an excellent choice for events such as wedding receptions, communions, christenings and business lunches.

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When you hear Elquin Rangel, sushi master extraordinaire at Suite, speak in his melodic Venezuelan accent, Japan is probably the furthest place from your mind. Yet this chef has Japanese cuisine running through his veins, the product of chance, passion and a hunger to learn.

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lquin is as warm as he is courteous, refreshingly down-to-earth yet clearly the product of serious training and many years of experience. His love affair with Japanese cuisine began in his native Venezuela when, at 16 years old, he took on his first job as a kitchen hand at what turned out to be Latin America´s most renowned Japanese restaurant, Avila Tei. There, Elquin worked on a variety of tasks including washing dishes, running errands and eventually, cleaning fish, a duty he carried out exclusively for one and a half years. The budding chef had his eye on something greater, though: making sushi, a dream he would nurture for many a long day and night until one day, the restaurant’s sushi master (“a hard man who would hit me with a bamboo stick if I got anything wrong”) decided to let Elquin in on a trade that goes back thousands of years. The lessons were long and slow, with Elquin given step-by-step tasks. Just learning how to make the rice properly, he says, took three months. “At Avila Tei, our clients included important political figures like the Japanese and Korean Ambassadors and their committees. I had to learn how to make rice to suit the Japanese, Korean and American tastes.

There are many different types of vinegar you can use with sushi; some are sweet, some have a stronger fish or acidic taste.” Slowly but surely, Elquin learned all the profound tradition behind sushi making, honing his craft under his master for nine years. The master, it seems, had softened up and took Elquin under his wing, teaching him everything from “trying all types of fish to taking me on early morning visits to the port to buy fresh fish. He taught me everything, from how to grill or barbecue to how to make soups.”

Elquin was also schooled in Japanese culinary history and tradition. He says, “A woman called Sashiko was brought to the restaurant to teach me how to understand Japanese culture. She taught me why certain fish is eaten at specific times of the year, and how sushi originated. It is important to create harmony in every dish you serve: to leave a piece of

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yourself on every plate through colour, flavour and texture.”

Like every true apprentice of fusion cuisine, Elquin then went off travelling to learn the gastronomical traditions of other countries such as Peru, Panama and Brazil “where I picked up many new ingredients to add to my sushi. I find it very pleasant and satisfying to blend different traditions in my cooking.” Later, he headed for Madrid where he shone in top restaurant Minabo, a revered institution for Real Madrid footballers, singers and actors. At Minabo, Elquin cooked for stars like Penélope Cruz, soccer stars Figo and Ronaldo, fashion designer Carolina Herrera and the TV star who “most misses me, now that I’m in Marbella: Cristina Tárrega. She was a regular at the restaurant.” It was at Minabo that Elquin first met the Shamoon family, owners of the Marbella Club and Puente Romano hotels. Daniel Shamoon was the catalyst for Elquin’s eventual decision to join the team at Suite, where he has been delighting foodies for almost three years now.

Since then, Elquin has also become a proud father to a curious, active little two-year-old.

At Suite, Elquin re-interprets traditional sushi with nouvelle ingredients taken from Latin American countries, such as jalapeño peppers and anticucho salsa, which blend beautifully with the flavour of fresh fish. In addition to sushi, Elquin offers international dishes with a twist, such as lamb cooked with miso and mirin sweet wine which gives a whole different aroma and flavour to traditional roast lamb. Japanese dishes are also given a twist, such as seaweed salad with sesame oil, macerated grape seeds and chilli.

Elquin also does a mean udon with teriyaki chicken, created with Western influences and new ingredients.

Then there is his famous tenderloin steak, coated in a spicy sauce, then gratinated; this he calls “a semispicy Oriental dish with Western touches.” At Suite, Elquin has found his ‘media naranja’ – an international five-star hotel where his penchant for novelty, fusion and outstanding quality has been welcomed with open arms. n

i Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night.

Hotel Puente Romano.

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Wine in China

AJ Linn ponders whether they can, or can’t, make wine for all the tea in China.

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Chile is the Eldorado for wine makers,” according to Denis Dubourdieu, Bordeaux professor and oenologist, “but China is the opposite. The north is too cold, the south too hot and the monsoons of July and August can destroy a harvest…”

Which is a bit of a downer for all those optimistic ‘experts’ who have been telling us for years to watch out, because the Chinese are coming. Maybe as far as volume is concerned, they are right; but there are serious obstacles to making quality wine in the country.

The overall situation is unique. China is currently a priority target for old and new world winemakers, with one of the most aggressive marketing campaigns of its kind ever mounted. Imports are increasing yearly due to a government decree encouraging wine consumption, introduced in an attempt to get people off hard liquor. There are estimated to be around 200 firms competing for the Chinese home market, and this is a country where consumers know nothing about wine and even less about grape varieties.

Nevertheless, ice wine from Canada has found a niche market with the super-rich, probably because it is sweet and very expensive. Sherry, likewise, should have a head start, being a naturally oxidised wine; Chinese rice wine is also oxidised, which is why you can use sherry instead of rice wine in cooking.

The nouveau riche pay the going rate price of €700-€800 for Chateau Latour or Mouton-Rothschild but this does not mean France has a monopoly. Jean Philippe Delmas from the Haut-Brion estate is on record as saying that South America stands the best chance of ousting old world wines.

The Chinese need educating about wine in all its aspects; Merlot with cola is a popular drink! Understandable, perhaps, in a country where the language has no word for wine. It is referred to as chiew, which is a general term for any distilled or fermented beverage.

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seeds from Uzbekistan, and European grapes came from Austria in the late 19th century.

Subsequently, the beer factory at Tsingtao was converted to a winery by German entrepreneurs and the earliest French initiative was the Shang Yi winery in Beijing. In 1949, all private businesses were expropriated and new government managers used water,

cereals, and sugar to boost the sales volume of wine.

A new initiative in the 1980s got foreigners back into the country, first-comer being Remy Martin of cognac fame, followed by Pernod Ricard in 1987. The Italians set up the Marco Polo winery in 1990 and Seagram plans to sell wine under the Summer Palace label. Red wines fare better than white in what can be very poor soil, compounded by the most basic winemaking knowledge.

A survey by wine merchants Berry Brothers & Rudd in 2008 predicted the quality of Chinese wine would rival that of Bordeaux by 2060. It is hard to find anyone who agrees with this. The proposal assumes the existence of pockets of land with micro-climates and terroir, where conditions could resemble those of the best European wine-producing zones, but no-one has been able to find such pockets.

China is a land bridge between the North Pole and the tropics, and, although in the west of the vast country the summers are fine for

grapes to ripen, the winters are so harsh that the vines die. In the east, winters are milder but tropical storms can be devastating.

Nevertheless, China is the sixth largest wine producer in the world, but reliable data is scarce. Imported wine from Chile, Argentina, Australia and Spain are blended with the local stuff with a resulting improvement in quality.

The largest wine region is Yantai-Penglai, with more than 140 wineries producing 40 per cent of China’s wine production. The Great Wall Wine Company is government-owned and 90 per cent of production is consumed locally, a marketing success due almost entirely to patriotic drinkers favouring the national product.

But there are rays of light here and there.

Dragon’s Hollow, in Ningxia, was set up by veteran wine distributor David Henderson in 2006. Henderson’s modus operandi consists of producing Chinese wines for export only.

Crisp, dry Riesling and abundantly drinkable, unoaked Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are sold extensively in the US, at $12.99.

In 2008, a Merlot was added to the range and the entire vintage was overseen by Ant Mackenzie, former winemaker at Spy Valley in Marlborough, New Zealand. Encouragingly, the take-up has not only been from Chinese restaurants overseas but from places like Las Vegas’s Caesar’s Palace and Dallas Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

Chinese-controlled Grace, with an Australian winemaker at the helm, is Spanish wine producer Torres’ local partner in China.

The family firm has had a hard struggle and claims to have lost money for the first eight years, although it is now in the black. Torres also markets Vega Sicilia and Rothschild alongside its Spanish brands, and claims to sell more of its flagship wine, Mas La Plana, in China than in Spain.

Therefore, to coin a phrase, China as a giant in the winemaking world is not all it has been cracked up to be. It was not illogical to think that, as such a vast country, there would be pockets of land that would replicate the best in Europe and cheap labour costs would do the rest. Unfortunately, none of this has proved accurate and a lot more technological input and dedication on the part of the Chinese themselves is probably the only way forward.n

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RESTAURANTS

Clericó

Cancelada, El Saladillo. Tel: 952 784 463

AMERICAN

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

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

Asador guadalmina

Under €25

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Tango

€25 – €40

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

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

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

€40 – €60 €60 plus

Jacks Open seven days a week from noon till late.

Puerto Banús, Tel: 952 813 625, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 563 673

INDIAN

INTERNATIONAL

RESTAURANTS

Nestor

El Coto

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

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

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

Tel: 952 786 688

Valderrama Restaurant

El Gaucho Open daily for dinner from 7.30pm. Galerías Paniagua. Sotogrande. Tel: 956 795 528

TGI Friday’s

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

Open from 12pm to 12am. Avda. Muelle de Ribera, locales 4-5, Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 993

Red Pepper

GRILLS

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

GREEK

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Pueblo Viejo Cancelada. Between San Pedro & Estepona. Tel: 952 886 307

El Carnicero 2

Open from 1pm-4pm and from 7pm to 12am.

Ctra. de Cádiz, km.176, 29600, Marbella. Tel: 952 765 533

FRENCH

Montecarlo

El Carnicero

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

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ARGENTINEAN Buenos Aires South Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Virgen del Pilar, 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 297

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

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

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

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

MARBELLA CLUB GRILL

Asador Criollo Grill

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

Open nightly for dinner. CN340-A7, km. 166,

Old Town Grill

GRILLS

RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN

ARGENTINEAN

FRENCH

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

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

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Open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch. C/ San Lázaro, 3, Pza. Victoria, Marbella. Tel: 952 867 306

puente romano beach club Open every day for lunch. CN 340, km 177, Marbella.

Tel: 952 820 900

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

INDIAN indian dreams Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Duque de Ahumada, Paseo Marítimo 9, Marbella. Tel: 952 820 096

Jaipur purple

Banús. Tel: 952 812 090

auld dubliner

Calima

safFron

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

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Hotel Meliá Don Pepe, C/ José Meliá, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 252

Open from 7 pm ‘til late night every day. Parque de Elviria, local 7-9, Las Chapas (take second exit, after Hotel Don Carlos), Marbella. Tel: 952 830 146

Taj Mahal Open daily for lunch and dinner. Private parking available. Ctra. Cádiz, km 179 (behind Venta los Pacos).

Tel: 952 857 670/ 629 244 659

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

alminar

baboo lounge and restaurant Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Winter season: closed Sunday and Monday nights. Ctra.

Arroyo de la Miel, s/n, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 102 675

BAnús steak house Open every day for dinner. C/ Rivera Y-Z, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 697 317 400

beach club restaurante grill

celima

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

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

boulevard

cerrado del águila

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

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Urb. Cerrado del Águila, Camino del Acevedo, s/n, Mijas Costa. Tel: 951 773 521

AMAPOLA

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Front line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 814 371

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

Brunings

Amanhavis

Bubbles

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

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner and drinks from 7.30 pm. Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banús. Tel: 606 070 979

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

Mumtaz Open daily for both lunch and dinner. Casa No.7, P.

Areté Open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner.

C/ Mediterráneo, Edif. Mediterráneo, 1 (next to Marisquería Santiago), Marbella. Tel: 952 777 334

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. C/ Calderón Estébanez 19, Marbella. Tel: 952 774 578

beach house

khans

Massala

Casa mono

Casanis

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

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

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

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

Open every day for dinner except Sunday and Monday.

At the Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona. CN 340, km.

159, Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Little India

capitán

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 7 pm. Las Palmeras 19, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 786 156

buddha beach Open every day for lunch and dinner. Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 813 882

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

Chic brunch & café Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banús, local 22, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 929 411

cortijo fain Open every day for lunch and dinner. Ctra. de Algar, km. 3, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz. Tel: 956 704 131

Don Leone Open every night for dinner. Puerto Banús, Marbella.

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EL OLIVO

Don Quijote

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

Open every evening for dinner (7pm-12am. Flamenco show on Sundays. Urb. El Rosario, km. 188, Marbella.

Tel: 952 834 748

El Relicario

el bistro lounge de pan y mermelada

Open from Mon. to Sat. for dinner. C/La Concha 11, El Ingenio, San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 686

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Marbella Real, Local 16, Marbella. Tel: 952 829 308

El Restaurante del Casino

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

El Campanario Open every day for lunch. Open for dinner on Friday and Saturday. CN 340, km. 168, Estepona. Tel: 952 880 126

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

El rincón de gVadalpín Open for lunch Friday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Monday. C/ Edgar Neville, s/n, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 929 001

Fabiola

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

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

hermosa

La cabaña del mar

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner from 7pm. Closed Monday. Local 1A. Puerto de Cabopino. Tel: 952 837 483

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

Herrero del Puerto

LA CANTINA DEL GOLF

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Casas de Campos, 1, Málaga. Tel: 952 122 075

Open for breakfast and lunch until 8pm. Closed Sunday. Flamingo Golf Club, Cancelada, Benahavís. Tel: 951 318 815

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

KAMPAI

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

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Urb. Guadalmansa, Edif. Salinas, Local 6, Estepona. Tel: 952 896 495

la fonda de marbella

karma

La Hacienda

Open every day from 10am until late. C/ Las Violetas 7, Conjunto Andalucía Garden Club, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 815 736

Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 193, Hacienda Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 831 267 / 831 116

khala

La Loggia

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

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.

Hotel Villa Padierna & Flamingos Golf Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 166 (Cancelada exit), Benahavís. Tel: 952 889 150

Open every night for dinner. C/ Los Caballeros, 4-6, Old Town, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 288

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

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

El lago

Finca Besaya

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner. Urb. Elviria Hills.

Avda. Las Cumbres s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 832 371

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

EL MIRADOR

Finca El Forjador

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

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

el oceano beach hotel restaurant and spa

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch only. Ctra. Ronda, km. 46, Urb. Las Medranas, local 4, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 951 275 750

Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 199, Marbella. Tel: 952 587 550.

Galeria San Pedro

la brisa

La Terraza

Open from 11am until midnight. Closed Sundays.

Open for dinner Thursday to Monday from 7pm.

Open everyday lunch and dinner. Golf Hotel

El Corzo

Finca las brasas

LA biznaga

La Menorah Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Arena Beach, CN 340, km. 151.2, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 734

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Guadalmina, Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

marbella club beach club

ocean club

La Terraza

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Blvd. Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Open every day for lunch until 9pm. Avda. Lola Flores s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 908 137

Marbella forum

OCHO

Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Edif.

Marbella Forum, Marbella. Tel: 952 764 648

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. C/ Moncayo 12, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 460 232 / 648 502 822

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

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

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

La Verandah

max beach Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km. 198, Mijas. Tel: 952 932 780

Mc café Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

Open week days for dinner at 7:30pm and weekends for lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 136. Playa Guadiaro, Torre-guadiaro, Cádiz. Tel: 956 615 998

Messina

Lee’s bistro

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Urb. Las Chapas, Marbella. Tel: 952 839 901

Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and every night for dinner. C.C. Guadalmina, Local 8, Edif. Barclays, Marbella. Tel: 952 928 610

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

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

magna café Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Calderón de la Barca, s/n. Tel: 952 929 578

Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Avda. Severo Ochoa, 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 864 895

mozaic

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

ombu Open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner. Hotel Don Carlos, CN340, km. 192, Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

oyarbide Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for lunch. C/ Acera de la Marina 4, Marbella.

Tel: 952 772 461

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

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

Estepona (beside Kempinski Resort Hotel). Tel: 952 316 699

Relais de Paris Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Paseo marítimo Benabola, s/n. Tel: 952 819 078

roca tranquila Open every day for lunch and dinner except Monday.

Urb. Torreblanca de Sol, C/ Tortola, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 196 067

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

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

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

shiraz

polynesian’s restaurant & cocktail bar

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Puerto Deportivo, Local 15, Marbella. Tel: 952 778 334

Open Tuesday to Sunday for dinner and Sunday for brunch. Avda. del Prado s/n, Urb. Los Naranjos Country Club, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 815 398

Open every night for dinner. Urb. La Alcazaba, CN340, km 175, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 816 100

Skina

nikki beach

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

nermans

Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch until 8pm. Playa Hotel Don Carlos.

CN340, km 192, Marbella. Tel: 952 836 239

puente romano beach club

puro beach Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 159,

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

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

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Starz Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast and lunch.

Centro Plaza, kiosko 3, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella. Tel: 952 816 313

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

SUite Dinner and afterwards dance to music by resident DJ. Thursday to Saturday. Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella.

Tel: 952 820 900

SUMMA Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Avda.

Antonio Belón 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 901 274

dinner. Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 844

The orange tree Open every evening from 6:30 pm-11 pm. Plaza General Chinchilla 1, Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella.

Tel: 952 924 613.

Tikitano Beach Restaurant Open every day for dinner from 6pm onwards.

Guadalmansa, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 164, Estepona. Tel: 952 792 820

zozoï Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-12am. Plaza Altamirano 1, Marbella. Tel: 952 858 868

ITALIAN

Casa Nostra

LA pappardella sul mare

Open daily for both lunch and dinner. C/Camilo José Cela 12, Marbella. Tel: 952 861 108

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

Da Bruno

Leonardo da vinci

Open all day. Pasta Da Bruno: Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 27, Marbella. Tel: 952 860 348 – closed on Sunday.

Da Bruno Cabopino: CN-340 Km. 194,7. Tel: 952 831 918. Da Bruno a Casa: Marbella Mar, Local 1, Marbella.

Tel: 952 857 521 – closed on Sunday.Da Bruno A San Pedro: Avda. del Mar, local 1E,San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 860 – closed on Monday. Da Bruno Sul Mare: Edif.

Skol, Paseo Marítimo, Marbella. Tel: 952 903 318/19

Open every night for dinner. Urb. Doña Lola, Local 2122, Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 934 667

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

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

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

MADE IN SARDINIA Open every night for dinner. C.C. Cristamar, Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 608

Swing

Al Dente

dalli’s pasta factory

Open from 12-4pm and 7.30pm until midnight. Closed Wednesdays. Arena Beach, Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 151, Estepona. Tel: 952 796 320

Open 7 days a week for dinner. Closed on Mondays.

Urb. Jardines del Puerto, local 12, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 906 181

Open Monday to Friday for dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Second Line Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 871 / 952 818 623

Marco dallis

tanino

Amore e Fantasía

De Medici

Metro

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner from 7pm onwards. Muelle Benabola, Casa 5A, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 813 464

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

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 907 037, Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 446 460

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

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

Caruso

la pappardella di estepona

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

C/ Ramón Areces, local 7, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 810 448

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday 7pm until midnight. Avda. de la Constitución, corner C/ Andalucía, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 782 293

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

Open daily from 12 noon. Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 813 669

Terra Sana Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nueva Andalucía next to the Casino. Tel: 952 906 205. Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 480.

Marina Banús, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 977. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 050

The Clubhouse Bar & Brasserie Open Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and

gold restaurant

Open daily for dinner. Avda. Fontanilla, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 776

Pizza Marzano

Pizzeria Picasso

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portofino laguna village Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

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

Rosmarino della Piazza Open Sunday to Friday for lunch and dinner and Saturday for dinner. C.C. Pinares de Elviria, s/n, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 850 148

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

saleto Open Monday to Saturday for dinner. Avda. del Prado, Via 1, local 2, Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 112

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

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

zafferano Open every night for dinner except Sunday.

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

MEXICAN

Guadalmina Alta, Guadalmina 4, local 2, lower floor, San Pedro de Alcántara. Tel: 952 896 508

CHicano

Kama Kura

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Aloha Towers, Avda. de Prado s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 819 240

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

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

Asiatico Zen

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

Naga Open daily for lunch and dinner. Locales 18-21, C.C. Cristamar, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 319

Open every day for lunch and dinner except Tuesday lunch. C/Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 817 691

naruto tokyo

Dragón de Oro

Osaka

Open every day from 12.30-4pm and 7pm until midnight. Closed Monday lunchtime. Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 141, Urb. Hacienda Guadalupe, Manilva. Tel: 952 890 956

Open every day 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-24:00. CN340, km. 166 (Benavista). C.C. Costa del Sol. Tel: 952 885 751

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

Open all day every day. Closed Mondays. C.C. Laguna Village, Estepona. Tel: 951 901 020 / 672 730 126

Kaede

RestaurantE asiático Bangkok

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

Open daily for lunch and dinner. P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior no. 1, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 813 603

Kaiden Sushi

Sakura

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Centro Com.

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda.

Open every day for lunch and dinner. C.C. Cristamar 24, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 811 827

Parlez moi d’amour

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GYMS CINEMAS

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

Sapporo

SPANISH SEAFOOD

Cádiz. Tel: 956 790 370

Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Julio Iglesias, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 907 304

Restaurante La Marina

Open daily for lunch and dinner. C.C. Costa del Sol, upper level. CN-340, km. 166 (Estepona). Tel: 952 888 710

Wok Buffet

Sukho Thai

Wok Wang

Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Centro Comercial Marbellamar. Tel: 952 770 550

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

Sushi des artistes Open every day for lunch and dinner. CN 340, km 178.5, Marbella. Easy parking. Tel: 952 857 403

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

sushi k-fe Open every day for lunch and dinner. Complejo Marina Banús, Blq. 2, Local 2, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 243

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

thai elephant Open every day for lunch and dinner. Golden Mile, CN 340, km 188, opposite Marbella Club Hotel. Tel: 952 779 166

Thai Gallery Open seven days a week for dinner from 8pm. CN-340, km.175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 392

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

yakudza Open every day for lunch and dinner. Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 29, Local 26, Marbella. Tel: 952 779 166

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

SCANDINAVIAN

Open every day from 1-4.30pm and 8pm until midnight. Paseo Marítimo s/n, La Atunara, La Linea de la Concepción, Campo de Gibraltar. Tel: 956 171 531

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

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

RestaurantE Eddy & Marisa’s Open for breakfast and lunch from 9am - 6pm.Urb. Coral Beach, The Golden Mile, Marbella. Tel: 952 824 534

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

Skandies

Santiago

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm. Closed Mondays. Avda. Antonio Belón, 26 (behind the lighthouse), Marbella. Tel: 952 776 323

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

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

El Barlovento Open from 11am-4pm and 7.30-11pm every day except Mondays. Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande,

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

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

Casa Fernando

Open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel: 952 853 344

El Portalón Open Monday to Saturday for lunch 1-4pm and dinner from 8pm-midnight. Ctra de Cádiz, km 178, Marbella.

Tel: 952 827 880

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

La Meridiana del alabardero Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.

Closed Mondays. Camino de la Cruz, Marbella. Tel: 952 776 190

la moraga Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. C/ Ramón Areces s/n, Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 817 448

La Taberna del Alabardero Open everyday for lunch and dinner except Monday.

San Pedro Playa, Urb. Castiglone. Tel: 952 785 138.

Also at Ctra. de Ronda, km. 167, San Pedro. Tel: 952 786 265

Mesón el adobe Open daily for lunch and dinner except Tuesdays. Avda.

La Fontanilla, Edif. Balmoral, Bajo 3, Marbella. Tel. 600 003 144

Tragabuches Open from Tuesday to Sunday for both lunch and

RESTAURANTS

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SCANDINAVIAN

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dinner. C/José Aparacio,1, Ronda (pedestrian street between bullring and Parador). Tel: 952 190 291

CINEMAS & THEATRES AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL MIJAS Plaza de la Libertad 2. Mijas. Tel: 952 590 380

AUDITORIO MUNICIPAL TORREMOLINOS Plaza de España, Recinto Ferial.

Tel: 952 379 521

Recinto Ferial. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 589 349

Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 074

TEATRO ALAMEDA

Cerrado del águila

Calle Córdoba 9, Málaga. Tel: 952 213 412

Mijas Costa, Málaga. Tel: 951 773 523

TEATRO CERVANTES

CLUB DEl SOL

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

Tennis /paddle classes. Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595

TEATRO CIUDAD DE MARBELLA Plaza Ramón Martínez, Marbella.

Tel: 952 903 159

TEATRO SALON VARIETES Emancipación 30. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 474 542

FITNESS CENTRE NEW STYLE Amapolas, s/n Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 817 916

GIMNASIO ESTADIO

VERACRUZ CINES

Trav. Huerta de los Cristales, Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 217

AUDITORIO PARQUE DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN

Veracruz. Estepona. Tel: 952 800 056

HAPPY DIVER’S CLUB

YELMO CINEPLEX

Atalaya Park Hotel, Marbella. Tel: 609 571 920

Marbella. Tel: 952 825 035

Plaza Mayor. Tel: 902 220 922

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO

CENTRO CULTURAL EL INGENIO

CN340, Km77,5. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Garcia Morato, s/n. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 968

GYMS & SPORTS CLUBS

CINESA LA CAÑADA

ALHAMAR GYM

MARBELLA GUN & COUNTRY CLUB

La Cañada. Marbella. Tel: 902 333 231

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

Monda. Tel: 952 112 161

cines gran marbella

ATENAS

MARBELLA SPORT

Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 810 077

Barquilla 1. Marbella. Tel: 952 776 240

Km171.5. San Pedro Alcántara.Tel: 952 788 315

cinesur

AZTEC COUNTRY CLUB

MULTI SPORT

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

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa. Tel: 952 934 477

Avda. Picasso 27. San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 801

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

Tel: 952 800 056

CENTRO DEPORTIVO EL FUERTE

Plaza del Mar. Marbella. Tel: 952 900 420

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

P-E SPORTS CLUB

MULTICINES MEDITERRÁNEO

CENTRO DE YOGA Y SALUD INTEGRAL

Mijas. Tel: 952 663 738

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

Urb. Parcelas del Golf, Aloha Gardens, N.Andalucía. Tel: 952 818 357

PALACIO DE LA PAZ

CENTRO PLAZA GYM

SATURNIA REGNA

MULTICINES ALFIL

MANOLO SANTANA RACQUETS CLUB Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella. Tel: 952 778 580

02 CENTRO WELLNESS

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TENNIS

Marbella Tel: 952 761 475, Elviria.

Tel: 952 834 835

Gran hotel gvadalpín puerto banús

CN340, Km166, Exit Cancelada. Benahavís.

Tel: 952 889 150

SEVEN STARS SCHOOL

Arroyo El Rodeo, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella.

Tel: 952 899 700

vincci selección estrella del mar

GYMS

HOTELS

Tai Chi & yoga. Pasaje Estrecho, Estepona.

Tel: 952 923 055

SPORTCLUB ROUTE 66

José Meliá s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 770 300

Alanda Carib Playa

Ctra. Mijas, 1.5km. Fuengirola.

Tel: 952 461 648

hotel los monteros

CN340, Km 194. Tel: 952 902 537

CN 340, km 187, Marbella. Tel: 952 771 700

Alanda Club Marbella

SPORTING CLUB ALHAMAR

Hotel Meliá La Quinta

CN340 Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 902 537

C.C. Alhamar. Calahonda. Tel: 952 934 684

Urb. La Quinta Golf, Marbella.Tel: 952 762 000

Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa

SPORTING CLUB ATALAYA PARK HOTEL

Hotel Puente Romano CN340, Km179. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

Avda. Almenara s/n. Sotogrande.

Tel: 956 582 000

CN340, Km 168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 888 212

Hotel Torrequebrada

Amanhavís Hotel & Restaurant

TICKET-TO-RIDE

C/ Pilar 3. Benahavís. Tel: 952 856 026

Cristamar, Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 905 082

Avda. del Sol s/n, Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 446 000

Vitality studio

Hotel Triton

CN340, Km168,5. Estepona. Tel: 952 889 000

C.C. Le Village, Marbella. Tel: 952 902 362

Avda. Antonio Machado, 29. Benalmádena Costa. Tel: 952 443 240

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Gran Meliá Don Pepe

Atalaya Park Hotel

hotel suites duquesa golf & Spa

C/ de Granadillas, s/n. Urb. Guadalmina Alta, Marbella. Tel: 952 889 099

CN340, km 143, Manilva. Tel: 952 891 211

Beatriz Palace & Spa

CROWNe PLAZA

Incosol Hotel and Spa

CN340, Km207. Fuengirola. Tel: 952 922 000

CN 340, km 168, Estepona. Tel: 902 875 730

Benabola Apart Hotel

Don Carlos resort, leisure & spa

Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella.

Tel: 952 828 500

CN340, Km192. Marbella. Tel: 952 768 800

Kempinski Hotel bahía estepona

Coral Beach

finca cortesin hotel, golf & spa

CN340, Km159. Estepona. Tel: 952 809 500

Golden Mile. Marbella. Tel: 952 824 500

Crtra. Casares, Casares. Tel: 952 937 800

La Cala resort

Golf Hotel Guadalmina

Gran hotel gvadalpín Marbella & SPA

La Cala de Mijas Tel: 952 669 000

Guadalmina Baja. Marbella. Tel: 952 882 211

Marbella Club Hotel

Gran Hotel Benahavis

Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, Marbella. Tel: 952 899 400

CN340, Km180. Marbella. Tel: 952 822 211

Huerta de Rufino, Benahavís.

Tel: 902 504 862

Villa Padierna

Benabola. Puerto Banús. Tel: 952 815 000

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H10 Andalucía Plaza

Tel: 952 853 040

Aztec Country Club

CN340 Km 174. Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 812 000

Parador de Ronda

Urb. Riviera del Sol, Mijas-Costa.

Tel: 952 934 477

h10 Estepona palace

pierre & vacances CALEDONIA GOLF resort

Avda. del Carmen 99, Playa de Guadalbón, Estepona. Tel: 952 790 040

HM gran hotel costa del sol

Plaza de España, s/n. Ronda. Tel: 952 877 500

CN340, km 165, Cancelada exit. Estepona.

Tel: 952 889 999

Club deL Sol Tennis/paddle classes. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 939 595

Club de tenis don carlos

La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa.

Tel: 952 587 710

playabella spa gran hotel Urb. Costalita s/n, Estepona. Tel: 959 528 253

Hotel Don Carlos, CN340, km 192.

Tel: 952 831 739

Hotel El Fuerte

Selenza estepona thalasso & spa

Club Internacional de Tennis

Avda. El Fuerte, s/n. Marbella. Tel: 952 861 500.

Spa & Beauty Miramar. Tel: 952 920 000

CN340, Km165, Estepona. Tel: 952 899 499

Ctra. Cádiz, km 173. Marbella.

Tel: 952 813 341

Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa

CN340, Km185, Urb. Golf Rio Real s/n. Marbella.

Tel: 952 765 732

Club Madroñal

Sunset Beach Club

Club Nueva Alcántara San Pedro Alcántara. Tel: 952 788 315

Hotel Meliá Marbella

Avda. del Sol, 5. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 579 400

CN340, Km175. Pto. Banús. Tel: 952 810 500

Tamisa Golf Hotel

Hotel Playa Bonita

Camino Viejo de Coín. Km 3.3. Mijas Golf.

Tel: 952 585 988

Ctra. de Mijas, Km 3,5. Mijas.

Tel: 952 474 858

Pl. José Luque Manzano. Marbella.

Tel: 952 768 400. Spa & Beauty Miramar.

Tel: 952 768 410

CN340, Km217. Benalmádena Costa.

Tel: 952 442 840

Hotel Princess Playa

SENTIDOS Hotel

TRH el paraíso CN340, km 167, Estepona. Tel: 952 883 000

NH Alanda Hotel & Spa

HOTEL PYR MARBELLA

CN340, Km176,6. Marbella. Tel: 952 899 600

Avda. Rotary International, s/n, Puerto Banús.

Tel: 952 817 353

C/ Conde Rudi, s/n. CN340, Km178. Marbella.

Tel: 952 763 200

NH SAN PEDRO C/ Jerez 1, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Lew Hoads Tennis Club

Manolo Santana Racquets Club Ctra. de Istán, Km2. Marbella.

Tel: 952 778 580

Miraflores Tennis Club

Paseo Marítimo. Marbella. Tel: 952 820 944

NH Marbella

Benahavís. Tel: 617 647 223

Urb. Miraflores, Km199. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 932 006

Puente Romano Hotel

Hotel Riu Rincón Andaluz

Marbella. Tel: 952 820 900

CN340, Km173. N. Andalucía. Tel: 952 811 517

Tenis El Casco

TENNIS CLUBS

El Rosario. Marbella.

Tel: 952 837 651

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family fun street markets sChools

Congo Come face to face with the world’s largest spider and visit a real rainforest. Inside Tivoli World.

Tel: 952 575 697 Crocodile Park Pose with the offspring of the half-tonne adult crocodiles. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Cuba, 14, Torremolinos. Tel: 952 051 782 El Refugio del Burrito Visit this donkey sanctuary just 40 minutes north of Málaga. Open 11am7pm. Fuente de Piedra, Málaga. Tel: 952 735 513 Fuengirola Zoo Go to mysterious Madagascar, Africa and the Far East. Open 10am-6pm. C/ Camilo José Cela, 6. Tel: 952 666 301 Funny Beach Kids paradise with go-karts, trampolines, mini-motorbikes, mechanic bull. Open daily.

East side of Marbella. Tel: 952 823 359

AFA Marbella – Football Academy Football

Ice Skating Rink and Indoor Swimming Pool New sports centre with public ice skating, in-

Academy for boys and girls of all ages, just opposite La Cañada in Marbella. Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Craig on 609310409 for more info. www.afamarbella.com Born to be Wild Jeep and dolphin Eco-tours for the whole family. Open 9am-8pm. Blue Dolphin Beach Club, Estepona Beach. Tel: 639 720 246 Cable Ski Marbella Water ski cable system and pool. Open 11am-9pm (closed Mondays). Urb. Las Medranas, San Pedro. Tel: 952 785 579

door pool, children’s pool. Avda. García Lorca, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 050 Jayne Melville Performing Arts Courses at all levels: ballet, tap, jazz/modern, hip-hop/street, drama, mime and singing. London Studio Centre. Tel: 952 906 865 Karting Club Málaga Go-kart circuit for kids and adults who feel a need for speed. Open 10am-midnight. Ctra. De Coin, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 581 704 Natura Aventura Theme Park Rock climbing

sChools College

Tel: 952 784 923

Ages 3-18. Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 952 814 133

Ages 3–20. Elviria.

Tel: 952 831 058/9

Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra

Angela’s School

Fiona Jones School of Dance

Ages 3-16. Marbella.

Tel: 952 770 077

Ages 9–14. Manolo Santana Racquets Club. Fuengirola.

Tel: 610 764 439

Performing Arts Academy

Peter Pan School

Calpe School

Hijas de María Auxiliadora

Ages 3–8. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 029

Ages 3-12. Marbella.

Tel: 952 771 396

Ages 0-3. Bilingual nursery.

San Pedro. Tel: 952 782 051 Benalmádena. Tel: 952 562 103

Childrens placE Bilingual nursery

III language schools

Saint George’s School Ages 2-8. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 786 606

St. Javier’s International School

Monda

Colegio Alborán

San Pedro. Tel: 952 778 492 Marbella. Tel: 952 822 191 Nueva Andalucía. Tel: 952 908 558 Estepona. Tel: 952 794 059

Ages 3-18. Ricmar.

Tel: 952 839 645

Inlingua Language School

Colegio Alemán

All ages. Marbella. T: 952 774 942

Ages 3-18. Elviria. Tel: 952 831 417

the InteRnational SCHOOL of ESTEPONA Ages 2-12.

Ages 6-14. Marbella.

Tel: 952 823 042

Calahonda International College Ages 3-18. Tel: 952 930 080

Atalaya, Estepona.

Tel: 952 928 444

Ages 5–18, girls school. Elviria.

Tel: 952 831 616

Colegio San José Guadalmina Tel: 952 883 858 Estepona.

Tel: 952 800 148 Dolphin Nursery Ages 6 months-5 years. San Pedro.

Tel: 952 799 563 Ecos College Ages 1–18. Elviria.

Tel: 952 831 027

English InteRnational

Swim Bebé Swim Swimming classes for under 4’s and AquaNatal classes for mums-to-be. Tel: 617 520 588 / 609 474 038 Swim Squad Swimming lessons and Pool Parties.

Professionally run by fully ASA qualified swimming teachers and lifesaving staff. Child protection approved. Tel: 697 714 905 Teleférico Benalmádena Cable car to top of Calamorro mountain, falconry, trekking and horseriding. Arroyo de la Miel. Open 10am-6pm. Tel: 902 190 482 Tennis Camp Tennis lessons for kids from 4 years on, with professional coaches. Open 10am-1pm.

Club del Sol, Calahonda. Tel: 952 939 595 The Music Factory Music, dance and drama academy in Mijas Costa. First class free. Hip hop, ballet, tap, modern, yoga and freestyle. Tel: 952 582 077 The Swimming School (Marbella) Professionally run Learn to Swim ASA swimming courses for children aged 4-12. Tel: 657 581 961 Tivoli World Biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol. Open daily from 1pm. Avda. de Tivoli, Benalmádena. Tel: 952 577 016 Trenecito de Marbella Take a relaxing way to view the main sights of Marbella. Daily 10am-1pm.

Paseo Maritimo. Tel: 639 765 981

street markets

Aloha College

Colegio Las Chapas

150

wall, pot holing, kayaks, quads, archery, paintball etc.

C/ Santa Beatriz, San Pedro. Tel: 902 011 077 Original Dolphin Safari Watch, touch and swim with dolphins. Open 10am-5pm. Marina Bay, Gibraltar. Tel: 9567 71 914 Parque Acuático Mijas Thrills and spills to be had in this family friendly water park. Open daily from 10am. Fuengirola by-pass. Tel: 952 460 404 Plaza Mayor Family entertainment with multiscreen cinema, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and kids play area. Málaga. Tel: 952 247 580 Saturday Club Ages 6 to 12, tennis, martial arts, skating, aerobics, dance and ball games. Open 9.30am-2pm. Route 66, Fuengirola. Tel: 952 448 713 Sealife Centre See 2 metre long sharks. Touch pools and walk-though glass tunnel. Open daily 10am-6pm. Benálmadena Port. Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Adventure Park Over 2,000 animals, 4x4 tours, plus adventure activities. Open 10am-9pm.

CN340 Km 162.5, Estepona. Tel: 902 190 482 Selwo Marina Dolphins, exotic birds, penguins and virtual reality shows. Open 10am-6pm. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena. Tel: 902 190 482 Steam Train Ride Enjoy a steam train ride crossing the Andalusian mountains with a scenic trip from San Roque to Ronda. Tel: 952 931 186

Monday benahavís Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Istán

La Víbora, 9am-2pm

At the entrance to the town, 9am-2pm

Rincón de la Victoria

La Cala

Marbella

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Málaga.Plaza de la Iglesia, 9am-1pm

Fairground (Avda. de Juan Alameda), 9am-2:30pm

Thursday Alhaurín El Grande

Saturday Coín

By the Guardia Civil Offfices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

C/ Urbano Pineda, 9am-1pm

Málaga

Recinto Ferial, 9am-1pm

Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre.

9am-1pm

Maro

San Pedro

Mijas Costa Las Lagunas, 9am-2pm

C/ Los Huertos, 8am-2:30pm

By the sports pavilion, in the Divina Pastora district, 9am-2pm

Ages 1-7. Marbella.

Tel: 952 823 457

Nerja

Torre del Mar

C/ Chaparil, 9am-1pm

Avda. Europa, 9am-1pm

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Torremolinos

Ages 3-18. Marbella.

Tel: 952 906 865

Tuesday Churriana 9am-1pm

Fuengirola Recinto Ferial (close to the CN340, on the same side as the bullring), 9am-2:30pm

La Cala

Close to the Nerja Caves, 9am-1pm

Nueva Andalucía Next to the bullring. Park near CN340 and walk upwards, 9am-1pm

Ages 4-16. Tel: 952 900 453

Wednesday Alhaurín de la Torre

Estepona. Tel: 952 884 789

Sunny View School

Avda. del Limón, 9am-2pm

Vélez Málaga

International School OF Sotogrande

Ages 2–18. Torremolinos.

Tel: 952 383 164

benahavís

Estepona

Ages 2–18. Sotogrande.

Tel: 956 795 902

Swans

Opposite the Guardia Civil Offices, City Centre, 9am-1pm

Friday Benalmádena

Recinto Ferial, 9am-2:30pm

Málaga

Laude San pedro international college Ages 2–18. San Pedro.

Ages 3–12. Marbella Tel: 952 773 248

TLC Tutorial College

Arts & Crafts. Village Square, from 8pm

Benalmádena Costa (Second hand items) Recinto Ferial, 10am-2pm

El Calvario, near Town Hall, 9am-1pm

Sunday benahavís Arts & Crafts. La Ermita Park, from 10pm Puerto Deportivo, 9am-1pm

Fuengirola

Calahonda

Tel: 952 799 900

Ages 13-18. Calahonda.

Tel: 952 933 249

Calypso, 9am-2pm

In the area between Tivoli World and the Plaza San Pedro, 9am-1pm

Mayfair Academy

wendy kindergarten

Estepona

Calahonda

Next to Rosaleda football stadium, 9am-2pm

Ages 4-18.

Atalaya Park, Estepona.

Ages 4 months - 5 years. Marbella.

Tel: 952 772 910

Avda. Juan Carlos II, 9am2:30 pm

Calypso, 9am-2pm

Sotogrande

Las Chapas

At the Marina, 9am-1pm

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THEBLOG PETS

Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home

Report Marisa Cutillas

We all know about making our homes as safe as possible for new human arrivals in the family but few of us pause to think up new ways of making our homes more comfortable for our pets, as well as easier for us. This month, we bring you a few tips meant to entertain and excite your pets, and give you some peace of mind: u Design your home with your pets in mind: decorate your interiors with items such as vertical blinds. The horizontal version can easily be broken by curious cats and dogs pawing in between each blind, tangling blinds or even bending them permanently out of shape. u Avoid woven material if you have cats, since your curtains, sofa or favourite chair could quickly turn into Moggie’s favourite scratching post. u Avoid tassles and cables; the former will probably turn into pieces of string and the latter may electrocute your pet. u Do some research on any potential plant you may introduce into your home. Many can be extremely toxic to both dogs and cats, who love to chew on most varieties. u If you have cats, create ‘exercise circuits’ for them in the house, adding shelves covered in carpeting (to provide traction), buying a tall cat tree or a bigger window ledge so Moggie or Rex can sit outside and watch the world go by. u Consider installing a pet bath on your terrace or in the garden, to keep your indoor bathrooms clean when your pooch or kitty needs a wash. u Consider bringing laminated floors into your home, which are easier to clean. As pets get older, more accidents tend to happen and you will thank yourself for making the cleaning up easier. u Avoid light leather sofas. I made the mistake of my life by purchasing a lovely cream leather sofa for my first home, only to have to replace it in less than a year.

Gene Hackman may be known for his gangster and action-type roles but he’s an old softy when it comes to animals. Hackman, who shone in box office hits such as The French Connection, is currently fighting for 200 chimpanzees housed in a primate facility of New Mexico which are under threat of being sent to a Texas laboratory known for conducting experiments on animals.

The current contract, which stipulates that the chimps are to be kept safe in their current facility has lapsed, meaning that they could once again be submitted to torture (most have been used in past experiments). Hackman has written a letter to the Head of the National Institute of Health, stating, “Scientists around the world have largely stopped experimenting on chimpanzees, in part because these animals just haven’t proven to be good models for human health research. The United States is the last developed country on earth still making large-scale use of chimpanzees in invasive experiments.”

Best of luck to Hackman but, more importantly, good luck to the chimps.

Gene Hackman

Month e th f o r e v Lo l a im n A ty Celebri

A Call For Help from Triple A Triple A is one of those associations that helps us all breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that many dogs and cats are rescued from precarious situations and even death. Unfortunately, more and more dogs and cats are arriving continuously, and Triple A has recently incurred extraneous costs, including paying for the operation of Apache, a dog whose neck had been cut by its owner but who is doing much better now. Triple A is also building two new cages to cope with increased numbers, a project which costs approximately €4.000.

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THEBLOG WHAT’S ON

Events continued from september:

Prize nominees, CAC Málaga.

Further information, www.cacmalaga.org New and regular events:

Until October 8

Friday October 1-5

EXHIBITION – ESTEPONA Paintings by Javier Infantes, Congress Hall. Further information, www.estepona.es

MUSICAL – FUENGIROLA Musical review, Salon Variétes Theatre, nightly at 8pm, Sunday at 7pm. Box office, Tel: 952 474 542, open Monday-Friday from 10.30am1.30pm and 7-8pm. Further information, www. salonvarietestheatre.com

OCTOBER EVENTS

Until October 9 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Engravings exhibition, Javier de Juan: Una vida gráfica, Museo del Grabado, Marbella Old Town.

Further information, Tel: 952 765 741.

Until October 12 EXHIBITION – FUENGIROLA Photographic exhibition, 80 Años de Feria, Casa de la Cultura. Further information, www.fuengirola. org

Until October 13 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA No somos los últimos, engravings by Slovenian artist Zoran Music, Museo del Grabado, Marbella Old Town. Further information, Tel: 952 765 741.

Until October 25 PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION – MIJAS PUEBLO Algunas Cosas Viejas, exhibition of photographs

by Paco Ruíz to raise funds for African aid organisation, Dubabu, daily at the Casa Museo.

Further information, www.mijas.es

Until November 1 EXHIBITION – SAN PEDRO Exhibition of documents tracing the history of San Pedro to mark the 150th anniversary of the municipality’s foundation, Centro Cultural, Plaza de la Libertad. Further information, Tel: 952 787 141.

Until November 6 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Engravings by Jan Hendrix, Museo del Grabado, Marbella Old Town. Further information, www. marbella.es

Until November 28 EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA Exhibition by, one of this year’s short-listed Turner

Friday October 1-November 9 EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Normandie: Les Rivages Du Débarquemen, photographs by Eduardo Nave, Museo del Grabado. Further information, Tel: 952 765 741.

Saturday October 2 BLUES CONCERT – BENALMÁDENA Best of the blues spectacular with Steve Payne and the Johan Wahlström Band, 10pm, Moonlight Cabaret Theatre, Sunset Beach Hotel.

Tickets, €10, from El Corte Inglés, Tel: 902 400 222 / www.elcorteingles.es Further information, www.activesoundproductions.com

Saturday, Sunday, October 2, 3 PLANET EARTH EXHIBITION – MARBELLA I Encuentro Internacional Planeta Tierra, eco expo at the Palacio de Congresos with lectures, information stands, activities and products, organised by Salud Integral-Proyecto Shambala, 11am-10pm on Saturday, 11am-8pm on Sunday.

Further information, www.marbella.es

Every Saturday and Sunday KIDS’ CAMP – MARBELLA Aloha Gardens Multi-Sports Club weekend camp for 4-14 year-olds, 10.30am-1pm. Activities include tennis, football, cricket, basketball, hockey, handball, paddle tennis. Further information, Tel: 952 814 086.

Sunday October 3 NIKKI BEACH RED PARTY – MARBELLA Red is the dress code at Nikki Beach’s Closing Party. Starting at 2pm, guests will dance their way into the early hours to the coolest summer house beats mixed by resident and guest DJs. Further

information/ reservations, Tel: 952.836 239.

Every first Sunday of the month OPEN DAY – MIJAS PAD animal shelter, Cerros del Aguila, welcomes visitors from 12-3pm. Further information, Tel: 952 486 084/ info@padcatsanddogs.org

Monday October 4-January 30

Marbella which will be shown to and judged by the public, from 6pm on October 9 at the Palacio de Congresos, with Award Ceremony at 9pm and After Party at 11.30pm. Entitled 36 Horas de Supervivencia Fílmica, this event is organised by Cinemavip. Further information, www.cinemavip. com

EXHIBITION – MÁLAGA Toys of the Avant-garde, a collection of more than 400 educational games, puppets, dolls, toy furniture, books and artworks created by artists such as Picasso, Miró, Cartier-Bresson and Paul Klee, Picasso Museum. Further information, Tel: 952 127 600/ www.museopicassomalaga.org

Wednesday October 6-12

Every Monday and Wednesday LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS – MIJAS PUEBLO Spanish/English and English/Spanish conversation with fellow native speakers, 10-11.30am.

Inscription/further information, Mijas Town Hall Foreigner’s Department, Tel: 952 589 010/ frd@ mijas.es

ART OF CONVERSATION – MÁLAGA Educational series also held on November 4, 11 & 18, based on conversations between new and leading artists and professional art critics, held at CAC Málaga. Subscriptions, €30. Forms obtainable from the theatre box office or download from www.cacmalaga.org

Every Tuesday

Every Thursday

BRIDGE CLUB – CASARES Friendly Duplicate Bridge, 6.45pm at the Albayt Resort (exit A7 at km. 149.2), free parking. All players accommodated. Further information from Paul, Tel: 952 890 199/ cbc@pageseuro.net

CINE CLUB – ESTEPONA Top films shown weekly in Spanish or original soundtrack, Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, 9pm.

Entry €3. Further information, Tel: 952 802 002/ www.estepona.es DINE & DANCE – MARBELLA Dining and dancing with live music (rumba, salsa, disco, tango) by popular local duo Pilar and Carlos, at Da Bruno Sul Mare, Edif. Skol, from 9.30pm. Further information, Marta Olea, Tel: 636 466 179/ www.dabruno.com

Wednesday October 6 PINK BALL – MIJAS COSTA Annual ball in aid of the breast cancer charity, Positively Pink, El Oceano Beach Hotel. Tickets €95, including three-course dinner, open bar and live entertainment. Further information, Tel: 952 587 550/ www.positivelypink.es

Every first Wednesday of the month CULTURE & COCKTAIL – MARBELLA The Asociación de Arte y Cultura Marbella monthly cocktail party at Magna Café, Magna Marbella Golf. Further information, www. culturamarbella.org / lorraine@culturamarbella. org

Every Wednesday TOASTMASTERS CLUB – MARBELLA Weekly meeting of this public speaking organisation, 7.30pm at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía, above Café El Jardin. Further information, http://theachievers.freetoasthost.org BRIDGE CLUB – CASARES COSTA Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7pm at the Centro Comercial, Urb. Marina de Casares. Partners found for single players. Further information, Tel: 952 893 633/ cbc@pageseuro.net.

Every Wednesday & Thursday CINE CLUB – MARBELLA Cine Club Buñuel shows films in their original language, Marbella Instituto Río Verde, 8pm and 10.15pm, entry €3. Further information, Tel: 952 774 638.

Wednesday October 6-9 FILM COMPETITION – MARBELLA A film marathon in the streets. Film makers have 36 hours to make a touristic film about

FERIA – FUENGIROLA All the fun of the fair, with daily funfair at the fairground, and street parade and flamenco mass from noon on 7th. Programme available from the tourist office or www.fuengirla.org

Thursday October 7, 14 & 19

Monday October 11 NADFAS LECTURE – FUENGIROLA Guernica, Picasso and the Spanish Civil War, by Gijs van Hensbergen B.A., 4.30pm, Salon Variétes Theatre. For information on other social events or membership, contact Pauline, Tel: 952 382 713.

Tuesday October 12 NATIONAL DAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT SPAIN

Every second Tuesday of the month JAZZ – ESTEPONA The coast’s Jazz Appreciation Society meets at Benavista Country Club, 8pm. Classic videos followed by a live jazz performance plus dinner.

To book, Tel: 952 888 106. Further information from Brian Parker, Tel: 669 504 942.

Wednesday October 13 CHORAL EVENING – FUENGIROLA An evening with the Welsh Cor Merched Cwm Llynfi Ladies Choir, Salon Variétes Theatre. Box office, Tel: 952 474 542, open Monday-Friday from 10.30am-1.30pm and 7-8pm. Further information, www.salonvarietestheatre.com

Thursday October 14-19 FERIA – SAN PEDRO All the fun of the fair, with daily funfair, flamenco, beauty contests and street parades. Programme available from the tourist office or www.marbella. es

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Friday October 15-17

Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24

Thursday October 28-31

VERBENA – MIJAS COSTA Mini-feria at La Cala. Further information, www. mijas.es SOYNATURA EXHIBITION – ESTEPONA Exhibition themed on health, quality of life and sustainable development with workshops and stands promoting products, services and healthy activities in six themed areas, plus children’s activities and a restaurant. Further information, Tel: 951 211 680/ www.soynatura.es

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT FESTIVAL – PUERTO BANÚS Popular annual event at the H10 Hotel Andalucía Plaza, 11am-8pm nightly, with over 50 exhibitors offering psychic readings, aura photography, tarot, jewellery, crystals massage, healthy food, demonstrations and talks, including how to communicate with your pet. For further information contact Jacinta Hannon, Tel: 670 628 468/ www.mindbodyspiritmarbella.com

EUROPEAN TOUR - SOTOGRANDE Renowned Valderrama Golf Club hosts the final continental event on the European Golf Circuit, the inaugural Andalucía Valderrama Masters, which will see 96 professional players compete over four days for a purse of €3 million – the winner will walk away with €500.000. Further information, www.europeantour.com/ Tel: 956 791 200.

Thursday October 21

CONCERT – FUENGIROLA Classical concert with Trio Novo (two flautists, one pianist), 8.30pm, Casa de la Cultura. Entry free.

Further information, www.fuengirola.org

MAGAZINE PRESENTATION – FUENGIROLA Presentation of the new magazine, Calle del Agua, founded to promote the culture and literary aspects of flamenco, Casa de la Cultura, 8.30pm.

Further information, www.fuengirola.org CINE-OPERA – MARBELLA Screening of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, 8pm, Plaza del Mar Cinesur. Further information, www. cinesur.com

Friday October 29

Friday October 22, 29

SOROPTiMIST CONFERENCE – MIJAS Pueblo The 8th European Meeting and Friendship Days of the Soroptimist International organisation, themed on The Power of Optimism, with leading speakers in politics, neuroscience and sociology and simultaneous translation in three languages, Hotel Mijas. Local women are invited to join members for the Saturday morning lecture session, including lunch, price €60 Further information, amistad.soroptimist@gmail.com/ www.si-es.org

CONCERT – MÁLAGA Legendary reformed ‘80s punk band Psychedelic Furs and Spanish indie pop-rock artist Tom Carey in concert on 22nd, and Pereza on 29th, at the new Sala Paris 15, Polígono San Luis, Calle de la Orotava 25 &27, 9pm. Information, www.paris15. es; tickets, www.ticktackticket.com

Friday October 29-31 LINEKER’S REUNION PARTY – PUERTO BANÚS Lineker’s Bar hosts a hot Reunion Party with top DJs and live guest appearances. Further information/reservations, lina@linekersgroup.com

Every last Friday of the month

EXHIBITION – MARBELLA Vestigio, a collective exhibition in conjunction with Frigiliana’s Krabbe Gallery with works by Caroline Krabbe, Dorthe Krabbe, Fernando de la Rosa and Perry Oliver, at RGallería, Marbella Real. Further information, 952 868 434/ www.rgaleria.com

COFFEE MORNING – ESTEPONA ADANA animal rescue charity coffee morning at Plaza Manilva (outside Longman’s Bookshop) 11am-2pm. Kennels open 10am-5pm MondayFriday and 10am-2pm Saturday, Sunday and fiestas. Further information, Tel: 952 797 405/ 606 274 206/ administracion@adana-estepona.com BUSINESS LUNCH – MARBELLA Marbella Business Institute is an invitation-only lunch club for local and visiting business people, active and retired. The emphasis is on good food, wine and interesting company (there’s usually a guest speaker) and the tone is informal. To apply for an invitation, see www.marbellabusinst.com

Monday October 18

Monthly on different days

Friday October 15-31

POETRY READING – MARBELLA Vive el Instante, series of poetry readings. This month, poet Julio Martínez Mesanza reads selections from his works, 8pm, Cortijo Miraflores Cultural Centre. Further information, Tel: 952 765 996.

Every third Tuesday of the month FLORAL ART CLUB – ESTEPONA Meets from 3-5pm at Benavista Country Club, with monthly NAFAS demonstrators. This month, Christopher White. Visitors welcome. Christopher will also be holding a flower arranging class on Wednesday, 20th, 11am-2pm, at the same venue.

Further information from Marilyn Pemberton, Tel: 952 928 197.

Psychedelic Furs

Friday October 22-26 THEATRE – FUENGIROLA Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, Black Coffee, Salon Variétes Theatre, nightly at 8pm, Sunday at 7pm. Box office, Tel: 952 474 542, open MondayFriday from 10.30am-1.30pm and 7-8pm. Further information, www.salonvarietestheatre.com

Friday October 22-November 19 EXHIBITION – FUENGIROLA Paintings and sculptures by José María Córdoba, Casa de la Cultura, inauguration on 22nd at 8.30pm. Further information, www.fuengirola.org

AMERICAN CLUB – MARBELLA This young dynamic chapter of the American Club Costa del Sol meets monthly for excursions, sports and social events for members and guests. Further information from am.club.member@live.com/ Tel. 952 772 789/ www.americanclubcostadelsol.com AMIGOS DE LA CULTURA – COSTA DEL SOL One of the oldest cultural clubs in Marbella meets at different times/places for lunches, lectures and the best tickets to concerts, ballet, theatre, opera etc. Further information, Tel: 669 445 809/ smartkidsmarbella@gmail.com

Monday November 1 ALL SAINTS DAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT SPAIN

CERVANTES THEATRE – MÁLAGA Friday-Sunday, October 8-10: IV Málaga International Tango Festival, showcasing top dancers in a different production nightly, starting at 9pm, 8pm and 7pm on respective days.

Wednesday October 13: Tango de Burdel, Salón y Calle, the evolution of tango told in five spectacular scenes, 9pm.

Friday, Saturday, October 15, 16: Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra performs works by Dukas, Brotons, Debussy and Messiaen, Friday 8.30pm, Saturday 8pm.

Sunday October 17: María Dolores Pradera in concert, 7pm.

Friday, Saturday, October 29, 30: Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra performs works by Dvorak and Brückner, Friday 8.30pm, Saturday 8pm.

TEATRO ECHEGARAY Friday, Saturday, October 1, 2: Zenet in concert, Friday 9pm, Saturday 8pm.

Sunday October 3: Children’s Theatre. Teatro Acuario presents Garbancito Superstar, 11am and 1pm.

Sunday October 10: Children’s Theatre. Magic 6 presents the Grimm’s fairytale, Hamelin, 11am and 1pm.

Sunday October 17: Children’s Theatre. La Ratonera presents Salvar al Señor Pérez, 11am and 1pm.

Sunday October 24: Children’s Theatre. La Baldufa presents El Libro Imaginario, 11am and 1pm.

Saturday October 30: Inmensa Málaga, first edition of this music festival in tribute to indie pop, rock, jazz and flamenco, headlining Lydia Lunch, Orthodox, Cuzo and Tom Carey, 6pm-midnight.

Sunday and Monday, October 31 & November 1: Jajejijojú, children’s comedy and magic show, with Kayto on Sunday and Mago Alan on Monday, 11am and 1pm.

Ticket sales for both theatres from the box office/ Tel: 902 360 295/ www.generaltickets.com and other outlets. Further general information, Tel: 952 224 109/ www.teatrocervantes.com

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Annie Heese is the founder of astrology website, www.cafeastrology.com, a site featuring articles, love sign compatibility reports, predictions, the gen on famous people and their star signs, and general information for astrology buffs.

ARIES [21 MAR - 20 APR] Relationships make headlines for you this month, as strong energy is with you now, although some complications are likely as well. You may be rethinking your needs, or those of a partner, and dealing with debts from the past. Take your time and don’t push matters. Go over your finances carefully, get counsel if needed, and avoid disputes over money. Fortunately, your negotiation skills are at their best and you’ll receive helpful and practical advice, especially around the 19th-20th.

Going it alone is not necessary now.

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LEO [23 JUL - 22 AUG] The month ahead is a busy one, with much emphasis on communications, learning and family interactions. Making a fresh start with a neighbour or sibling is possible this month. Tensions are possible around the home, however, especially if you are coming across as too bossy in your attempts to take charge. Channel your energy into constructive work around the house, particularly independent tasks.

Financial backing is more likely to come now for home improvement endeavours. There are plenty of errands to run, and much paper work to handle.

SAGITTARIUS [22 NOV - 21 DEC] Team work, group activities, and networking are big themes for you this month. As sociable as the climate is in October, a lot is going on behind the scenes on an inner level. Matters from the past, particularly regarding love and relationships, are cropping up now for review. Love is complicated and sometimes confusing.

It’s best to sort out your feelings before coming to any concrete decisions or conclusions. The 22nd brings strong emotions to the surface and new information about a friend. The 28th brings renewed stamina and energy.

TAURUS [21 APR - 20 MAY]

VIRGO [23 AUG - 22 SEP]

CAPRICORN [22 DEC - 19 JAN]

Physical health improves this month and work matters become busier and clearer. Relationships are tricky, however.

Problems that have been brewing with a partner have their way of demanding your attention. While you should certainly discuss things through, major decision-making is best put on hold. You or a partner need more time and shouldn’t be pushed into a corner. New relationships started in October can begin with gusto but quickly become complicated. Pour your energy into productive paths. Get started on a new fitness routine.

You are especially concerned with your finances this month, and it’s an excellent period for reviewing expenses and making budgets. While you could feel the pinch, this only prompts you to take charge of your practical affairs. News of a higher-paying job or pay increase is quite possible in October. A partner’s income will be of special interest around the 22nd. Your mind is very busy with ideas this month and you have extra energy for challenging mental tasks. However, colleagues or acquaintances may not be very helpful right now.

A take-charge, get-noticed energy is with you professionally this month. Others are especially aware of what you have (and what you haven’t) done. They are turning to you for advice and help, and serious offers might be on the table now. A work project bears fruit or comes to a head around the 22nd. Complicated feelings about a friend are possible this month. Social relationships are intense and dynamic but also perplexing. You may not know where you stand or could be experiencing ups and downs in your relationships.

GEMINI [21 MAY - 21 JUN]

LIBRA [23 SEP - 23 OCT

AQUARIUS [20 JAN - 19 FEB]

Complications on the work front are very possible this month. Projects may stall or could be in need of review. Try your best to work independently and set your own pace because team work can be challenging now.

Overall, however, you are in a playful and demonstrative mood.

Love relationships are not as straightforward as you’d like but, as long as you avoid heavy discussions, you’ll be fine. Others are finding you charming but could be hesitant just for now. A friend requires your support around the 22nd.

You are coming out of your shell this month, clearer than ever about wanting to make personal changes. You have the gift of the gab in October and your improved communications skills will serve you well. However, from the 7th forward, others are not always picking up the right signals so be as clear as you can in your dealings. You have great energy for making money but problems with purchases made, or changes of mind when it comes to spending, are very likely. Think twice about making big purchases, particularly of comfort or luxury items.

Increased visibility and accountability are likely in October. What you do and say has more impact than usual, so be on your best behaviour. Some of you are travelling or taking on more physical activities. Professional matters capture most of your time, however, and the need to set your own pace is strong. If not, you could be feeling a lot of pressure.

Don’t take on more work than you can handle, as enthusiastic as you are feeling. News from a friend or about travel plans around the 22nd is good.

CANCER [22 JUN - 22 JUL]

SCORPIO [24 OCT - 21 NOV]

PISCES [20 FEB - 20 MAR]

The 7th brings new energy for home improvements but it’s not the best month for major changes. Focus on fixing problems rather than redesigning. Career and family projects bear fruit around the 22nd. More opportunities to enjoy recreation and creative pastimes emerge this month.

You’ll also attract at least two admirers, especially in the first week of the month. Old flames have a way of reappearing in October, although complications are likely. Review the past but also aim to put it behind you. Work is mostly happy and creative now.

While you are keeping others at a distance emotionally this month, you are charged up and ready to pursue your goals. Work is demanding, and you could be facing many deadlines. Stay on top of things. There is no easy road right now. A past love could reappear, or you could be facing some feelings of destiny or fate in your partnerships. Others have your interests at heart, no matter how complicated feelings can be now. Receipt of money owed to you, or the return of a borrowed item, can occur in the last week of the month.

Your energy levels run high this month and it’s the kind of energy that is easily channeled into productive activity, rather than experienced as stress. Others are attracted to your vitality and enthusiasm.

Money might be earned through publishing or promotional activities now, and support is available when you need it most.

You could also be spending more money on travel or educational pursuits. Career matters are dynamic, particularly towards the end of October. Finance-related conversations and reviews are fruitful, especially around the 22nd when new information comes to light.

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