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Select. After an exciting journey and lots of hard work, the first issue of Select Magazine is finally here. The publication would not be here without the passion and dedication of our team, so we wanted to introduce them all to you. We’ve asked them a few questions so you can get to know them better.
From left to right: Constanza, Georgina, Angelo, Rhea and Aloma
Angelo Collins Role at the Magazine: Founder and Director Nationality: British Length of Time in Spain: 6 years Reason for Coming to Spain: I wanted a better life for my young family. On first arriving in Spain, my wife and I had two small children aged 3 and 1. I preferred the environment and weather on offer for them here, especially the Mediterranean attitude towards young children, and decided they’d much prefer being here than grow up in the cold UK. We now have three children, who are all bi-lingual, live a full and charmed life and think every day is a holiday! Why you love the Costa del Sol: The family lifestyle and diverse international community, coupled with the village mentality which Marbella has to offer. Favourite Food: Thai and home cooked authentic Italian.
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Favourite Costa del Sol Restaurant: Value for money and views; Nueva KasKada, Marbella. Cool lazy beach restaurant; South Beach, El Rosario. Buzzy, friendly bar with tasty brasserie food; Nu Fluid, Elviria……..I know there are loads more which I don’t have space for here, sorry guys! Favourite Hotel: The Oriental (Thailand, Bangkok) pure class! Experiences in the hospitality industry: I became involved in the hospitality industry by accident 20 years ago when a good friend decided to open his own restaurant. He asked me to help him in a managerial capacity as I was too grumpy to wait tables! I later went on to run a very busy night club/restaurant in London. Eventually I owned my own restaurant with my wife and converted a high street bank to a trendy restaurant providing a friendly fine dining experience. Upon moving here I decided to supply the industry I was used to working in with drinks I thought they should have, but didn’t! Now I’ve founded a magazine dedicated to it - I think me and this industry are inseparable, oh well, could be worse! angelo@selectbrands.es