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he summer season is upon us and we have great news for you. So much news in fact that we are happy to be bringing you this bumper issue that is bursting at the seams with information, interviews and insights into what is going on in and around Marbella in the coming months.

Look out for copies of Society Marbella and its sister publications, FOC and Confeti, when you get off the plane, as our magazines are soon to be handed out to passengers as they arrive at Málaga airport,

making them the perfect platform for any tourist-related business.

We are also branching out into the travel industry ourselves with the launch of our own affinity based travel division, Icon Travel. Check the website for further details.

Good news for everyone living, working or on holiday in Marbella – the real estate sector is showing signs of a real upturn, this is echoed in our ever expanding ‘Keep It Real’ section.

About time! We were getting tired of the word “recession”.

Another sign of Marbella’s recovery are the large number of concerts that will be taking place in the area over the summer. Heart throb Peter Andre is scheduled to make an appearance at Pinillo Beach on July 22, we guess regular visitor to the coast, Katie Price, will be out of town for this one. Don’t miss the Queen Tribute concert on Aug 5 also at Pinillo Beach.

Brought to you by the team who delivered the amazing Abba concert in the Marbella bullring last year, this show is sure to get Marbella rocking to the tunes of Queen.

And if those are not to your taste, then look out for Sophie Ellis Bextor at Nikki Beach on August 25. We will have an exclusive interview with the Murder On the Dancefloor singer in our August issue.

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CONTENTS MARBELLA

18 Celebrity Spotlight

Spotlighting the Latin lovely Jennifer Lopez

20 Show Reel

New film releases and behind-thescenes gossip

22 Pitch Perfect

Reviewing the latest album releases

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24 Wicked Whispers

The lowdown on the latest celebrity gossip

27 The Beauty Barometer

Top treatments and beauty products

31 Feel-good Factor

Health and beauty news from along the coast

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36 Up Close and Personal Fitness tips from David Kirsch

40 Chic Happens Hot style for the summer parties

48 Festival guide 48

Everything you need for summer madness

57 Keep it real The hottest properties on the coast

68 Easy Living

Home trends and design ideas

72 Who’s in...

Who’s out

The glitterati of Marbella

96 Drive On!

On the road with the most elite cars

104 Wired

Innovative technology and gadgets

106 Costa Cuisine

Wining and dining at the finest eateries

110 Restaurant Guide

Comprehensive directory of local restaurants

118 Society Pinboard

A round up of the month’s events

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT This month we turn the spotlight on the Latin lovely, Jennifer Lopez

J.Lo Everything you ever needed to know about Jenny from the Block

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A

fter a quiet spell, Jennifer Lopez is back looking fitter and more beautiful than ever. Famed for a string of hits including Waiting for Tonight, Love Don’t Cost a Thing and the new On the Floor, as well as her recent role as a judge on American Idol, we champion the 41 year old for never giving up her crown.

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

Jennifer Lynn Lopez American actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer, television personality and record producer (is there anything this woman can’t do?)

Born July 24 1969 From The Bronx, New York, USA

* Daughter of Puerto Rican

parents, Jennifer Lopez grew up in the Bronx, New York, and was raised Roman Catholic. She has two siblings, Lynda and Leslie.

* Her upbringing was far from

ordinary. She spent her entire academic career in Catholic schools, and landed her first film role aged 16 in the 1987 film My Little Girl. She financed singing and dancing lessons for herself from the age of 19. After attending Baruch College (one of the most competitive colleges in the US with an acceptance rate of 23%) for one semester, Lopez dropped out and divided her time between working as a notary public in a legal office, dance classes and dance performances in Manhattan night clubs, nothing as glamourous as she is used to these days.

* After months of audition-

ing for dance roles, Lopez was selected as a dancer for various rap music videos, a 1990 episode of Yo! MTV Raps and as a backup dancer for the New Kids on the Block and their performance of the song Games for the American Music Awards in 1991.

* She gained her first regular

high-profile job as a “Fly Girl” dancer on the television comedy programme In Living Colour from 1991-1993.

Shortly afterwards, Lopez became a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and made an appearance in her 1993 video That’s the Way Love Goes.

* Lopez’s first big break came

in 1997, when she was chosen to play the lead role in Selena, a biopic of the Tejano pop singer Selena, and

earned her first best actress nomination in a major award show. She also featured in Anaconda alongside Ice Cube and Jon Voight and Out of Sight, an adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel, which made her the first Latina actress to earn over US$1 million for a role.

Lopez released her debut album On the 6 on June 1 1999, the name on the album a reference of the 6 subway line she used to take growing up in Castle Hill.

The album featured a mix of R&B, hip-pop and a Spanish language, Latin-flavoured duet No Me Ames with Marc Anthony, who would later become her husband. Even though it was never officially released, it reached number one on the US Hot Latin Tracks chart.

* J.Lo was Lopez’s second

album released in January 2001, and it debuted at number one. In the same year, she also released The Wedding Planner, her first mainstream film that gained worldwide acclaim, and she became the first actresssinger to have a film and an album at number one in the same week.

* Due to the success of her

four released tracks from the album: Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Play, I’m Real and Ain’t it Funny, Jennifer Lopez asked Murder Inc. (now The Inc. Records) to remix the last two songs, which featured rap artists Ja Rule and Cadillac Tah. Many critics claimed that the remixed versions were better than the originals. She followed the remixes with a performance at the Let’s Get Loud Live In Puerto Rico concert.

* Following the success of the

remixes, Lopez decided to devote an entire album to the remixing effort, releasing J to tha L–O!: The Remixes, on February 5 2002. This album debuted at number one, becoming the first remix album in history to debut at the top of the chart, and to date is the fourth all-time best-selling remix album in history. Featured artists on the album were P.Diddy, Fat Joe and Nas.

* 2002 saw the release of her

third studio album This Is Me… Then. This only reached number two and featured Jenny from the Block and I’m Glad – the video for this track recreated scenes from the 1983 film Flashdance and lead to a lawsuit over copyright infringement, which was later dismissed.

* Jennifer Lopez is involved

in many other industries as well as the entertainment business. She launched her clothing line JLO by Jennifer Lopez in 2003, a new clothing line called Sweetface in 2005 and a new junior line called JustSweet in 2007. She opened a Cuban restaurant in Pasadena, California called Madre’s, her perfumes Glow by J.LO, Live by Jennifer Lopez, Live Luxe and My Glow are sell out, and she owns a film and television company Nuyorican Productions.

* After a year away from the

music scene, Lopez released her fourth studio album, Rebirth, on March 1 2005 and her first full Spanish-language album Como ama una Mujer in 2007, co-produced by her husband Marc Anthony.

* Lopez was awarded the

Women in Film Crystal Award, established in 1977 to honour outstanding women who, through their endurance and the excellence of their work, have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry.

* She split from Sony Music En-

tertainment in February 2010 after 11 years, signed with Island Def Jam, and began working on her new album Love?

* In September 2010, Jennifer Lopez joined the judging panel on American Idol, alongside Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson, and she is set to join the cast of Glee.

* She is one of the highest-

paid actresses in Hollywood and the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood history; in 2007 her estimated wealth was calculated at approximately US$110 million.

* Throughout her time in the

media spotlight, Lopez’s personal life has attracted much attention. In the past she has dated hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, Cris Judd (one of her back-up dancers who she married and divorced within a year), Ben Affleck and, her now husband, Marc Anthony, with whom she has twins Emme Maribel Muniz and Maximillian David Muniz.

Their marriage was very low key; guests were invited to an “afternoon party” at Lopez’s house, not aware that they were actually going to her wedding. How cute!

* Her new album Love? is out

now and well worth a listen!

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SHOW REEL

FILM RELEASES

The celebrity world of cinema

Crazy, Stupid, Love

At 40-something, straight-laced Cal Weaver is living the dream: good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily, has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his “perfect” life quickly unravels.

Worse, in today’s single world, Cal, who hasn’t dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of unsmooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protégé to handsome, 30-something player Jacob Palmer. In an effort to help Cal

Horrible Bosses

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so with the benefit of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise

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Laura-Jane Bruce keeps you up to date with the newest film releases to hit cinema screens this month. She puts you smack bang in the middle of all films in production and gossip from the set

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Transformers – Dark of the Moon

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon and Rupert Grint. Rated PG-13

Starring Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Rated PG-13

In Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe.

But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here, tissues at the ready.

get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal’s eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can’t be found at Supercuts or Gap. Cal and Emily aren’t the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal’s 13-year-old son, Robbie, is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica, who harbours a crush on Cal. And despite Cal’s makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can’t be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began.Starring Julianne Moore, Ryan

Gosling and Steve Carell. Rated PG-13

a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers… permanently. There’s only one problem; even the best-laid plans are only as foolproof as the brains behind them.

Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman and Jason Sudeikis. Rated 18

Cowboys and Aliens

1873. Arizona Territory. A stranger with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don’t welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde. It’s a town that lives in fear. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known.

Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation.

As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he’s been, he realises he holds a secret that could give the

Transformers: Dark of the Moon features Sam Witwicky taking his first tenuous steps into adulthood while remaining a reluctant human ally of Optimus Prime. The film revolves around the space race between the USSR and the USA, suggesting there was a hidden Transformers role in it all that remains one of the planet’s most dangerous secrets. The villain of the third film will be Shockwave.

town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive traveller Ella, he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents – townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors – all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival.

Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde. Rated PG-13

Friends with Benefits

A young, female headhunter in New York convinces a potential recruit to accept a job in the Big Apple. Despite an attraction to each other, both realise they’re everything they’ve been running from in a relationship and decide to see what happens if they leave emotion out of it and keep it strictly physical.

Starring Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis and Patricia Clarkson. Rated 18

Brendan Fraser and Craig RobMatt Dillon,

American Psycho director Mary Harron has reportedly agreed to helm an adaptation of the dark fantasy series Wicked Lovely.

Harron has been hired to direct the film, based on Melissa Marr’s five teen fantasy novels. Wicked Lovely follows a young girl called Aislinn who has seen fairies her whole life, but is forced to confront them after meeting the charming Fairy King. Harron will direct from a script by Edward Scissorhands writer Caroline Thompson, and the project will be co-produced by

Vince Vaughn.

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inson have reportedly signed on to star in the new thriller Freaky Deaky. Directed by Charles Matthau, the film will be an adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s popular crime novel. Dillon will portray a Detroit police officer called Chris Mankowski, who in his job as part of a bomb squad stumbles across a plot by two former 60s radicals to extort a Hollywood millionaire.

Fraser will star as a former activist who now uses his bomb knowledge as a movie advisor, while Robinson will portray a former member of the Black Panthers.

William H. Macy is already confirmed to be involved in the project. Freaky Deaky is due to begin filming on June 27.

who has been kidnapped by an unknown man. Glutton is scheduled to begin filming in Canada next month.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

will reportedly not be the male lead in Terminator 5. It was reported in April that the former California governor would be returning to the Terminator franchise. However, Schwarzenegger will not be the principal actor in the film. The 63 year old will still appear in the movie, but his role will be reduced. It is unclear if this role reduction is the result of Schwarzenegger’s recent scandal. The governor split from his wife of 25 years after he revealed that he had fathered a secret love child over a decade before.

The James Bond film series’ 23rd installment will be released on October 26, 2012. Plans for Bond 23, the working title for the project, were reportedly put on hold last year as MGM faced a financial crisis, but were revived once the company emerged from bankruptcy in November

Dame Judi Dench disclosed earlier this 2010.

year that she is to reprise her role as M for the upcoming movie, but stayed tight-lipped on the film’s storyline. Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is to helm the film

Susan Sarandon

is in negotiations to team up with

Adam Sandler for his

latest comedy I Hate You, Dad. The actress would take on the role of a teacher who mothered Sandler’s child after having a fling with him when he was a student.

The two are forced to move in together temporarily ahead of their grown-up son’s wedding.

Leighton Meester

and Andy Samberg will play the young couple besieged by Sandler, who takes an instant dislike to his future daughter-in-law. Sarandon’s real-life daughter and Californication star Eva Amurri, Milo Ventimiglia and James Caan will also appear in I Hate You, Dad. Sandler has also approached rap

Vanilla Ice for a

star cameo in the project.

Daniel Craig Martin Scorsese will return as 007, while Sir is reported to be involved in a Anthony Hopkins biopic about Elizabeth and Javier Bardem have both been linked to the project.

Taylor and her husband Richard Burton.

Bradley Cooper The movie, based on the dual

and

really is the man of the moment.

He is currently starring in The Hangover Part II and has committed to starring in the crime saga The Place Beyond the Pines. The actor will play a police officer whose hunt for a pro-motorcycle rider-turned-bank robber is spurred on by an old family

David Arquette

has cast his sister Patricia in his upcoming second directing project Glutton. Arquette will join Resident Evil: Afterlife actress Kacey Barnfield as one of the film’s two female leads opposite Abraham Benrubi. The film follows a 1,200lb bedridden man who is forced to lose weight to help save his sister,

Ryan Gosling

grudge. , who worked with Pines director Derek Cianfrance in Blue Valentine, will take on the role of the outlaw. Cooper recently revealed that he has written an adaptation of the sci-fi series Hyperion. He will next be seen in Paradise Lost and is also currently rumoured to be in talks for the planned reboot of The Crow.

biography Furious Love, would chart the couple’s difficult relationship, which famously began on the set of the 1963 film Cleopatra. After falling in love, Taylor and Burton divorced their respective partners and ended up marrying each other in 1964, as well as again in 1975 – a year after divorcing. The late actress described Burton as the love of her life and believed she could have married him a third time if he had not died in 1984.

confirmed earlier this year that he and co-writer Justin Theroux had finished a first draft for the sequel, and that it would potentially begin filming this year. Stiller has now claimed that the sequel will pick up on several plot threads from the end of the original 2001 film. The sequel will be set 10 years after the first film, and will allegedly follow Derek and Hansel as they attempt to get back into the fashion industry. Owen Wilson has previously said that he would be keen to reprise his role as Hansel, while Superbad star

Jonah Hill is rumoured to potentially star as the film’s villain.

Scarlett Johansson has ap-

parently recorded a track with Massive Attack for the soundtrack of Mexican movie Days of Grace.

The actress, who is currently preparing to film The Avengers, went into the studio with the Heligoland musicians to perform the collaboration. The track Summertime is due to be the main song for Days of Grace, the Mexican production that premiered at Cannes Film Festival last month.

Johansson previously released an album of Tom Waits covers in 2008, Anywhere I Lay My Head, and performed a soundtrack for documentary Wretches & Jabberers.

Ben Stiller has said

that production on the longawaited Zoolander sequel is almost ready to begin. The actor

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PITCH PERFECT

THE BEST ALBUM RELEASES Cd releases, concerts and rock snippets

Laura-Jane Bruce reviews the latest album releases from around the globe and uncovers the latest scandals and hearsay from the celebs

Beyoncé

4 Aptly named, 4 is the fourth studio album from Beyoncé Knowles. The album incorporates influences by 90s R&B, Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie, The Jackson 5, Adele, Florence and the Machine, and Prince. Knowles actually recorded 72 tracks for 4, which overwhelmed Columbia Records staff who had to sort through the content and choose what to include on the album. She also stated that the number four was special for her, as her birthday, her mother’s birthday and her wedding anniversary all fall on the fourth day of the month.

Blondie

Panic of Girls After an eight-year break from the music industry, Blondie are back with their ninth studio album Panic of Girls. Founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, the band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and Punk scenes of the mid-1970s. The album is set to include the typical sound that we all came to know and love. Debbie Harry also revealed that the band will be releasing the album themselves (without a record company) as part of a special “Collectors’ Pack” in conjunction with Future Publishing. The pack includes the album along with a special 132-page magazine charting the making of the album, the band’s history and includes many archive photographs.

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Simple Plan

Get Your Heart On! Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan are releasing their fourth studio album this month. Get Your Heart On! Will feature collaborations from Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low and Natasha Bedingfield among others. Their infectious pop punk sound has made them extremely famous here and in the states. And not only are they extremely talented, they have created the Simple Plan Foundation; a charity that focuses on teen problems ranging from suicide to poverty and drug addiction.

Pitbull

Planet Pitt Planet Pitt is the sixth studio album released by Pitbull (real name Armando Christian Perez). This Cuban American singer/songwriter, who has his own record label Mr. 305 Inc., has been working in the music business since 2003, and has begun to shine in the past few years. Expect catchy songs and hip-hop beats. He will be supporting this album release by joining Enrique Iglesias on his Australian Euphoria tour later this month.

LMFAO

Sorry for Party Rocking Uncle and nephew partnership LMFAO are an American electro hop duo that formed in 2006. Sorry for Party Rocking is the group’s second studio album and features their smash hit Party Rock Anthem, followed by Champagne Showers featuring British artist Natalia Kills. Their music incorporates a theme of partying and drinking, and the group commonly refers to their music style as “party rock”.

Beverly Knight

Soul UK Soul UK is the upcoming seventh studio album by English singer-songwriter Beverly Knight. The album features covers of British soul songs that inspired Knight whilst growing up, and will also include a live DVD of the tracks filmed in April on her last tour.

Production from the album came from Grammy awardwinner Martin Terefe, whose previous clients include James Morrison, Jason Mraz, Lily Allen and Beyoncé.

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has been lifted by the High Court. The injunction prevented Donald from being named in connection with a legal fight with a former girlfriend. However, Donald has been awarded an order preventing publication of confidential information. The singer took out the injunction against Adakini Ntuli in April when he learned that she had hired publicist Max Clifford and was planning an interview with the News of the World. The previously granted order restrained Ntuli from revealing certain details and blocked reporting of the super-injunction.

On the subject of Take That,

Robbie Williams

Kaiser Chiefs

have released their unique new album The Future Is Medieval online. The record gives fans the opportunity to compile their own track list for the album via the band’s website. Kaiser Chiefs fans have 20 songs to select from, 10 of which can go on fans’ personal edition of the record. They also have the opportunity to create the LP’s artwork. The Future Is Medieval download will cost £7.50 and participants will be able to share their version of the record with others and earn £1 each time their edition is purchased by someone else.

Lady Gaga is to

feature on Tony Bennett’s new album Duets II. The 84-year-old singer will release his new album on September 20. It will feature a collection of duets with a range of artists including

Mariah Carey, Amy Winehouse and Michael Buble.

Duets II will act as the followup to Bennett’s 2006 record Duets: An American Classic, which featured vocals from

Sir Paul McCartney, George Michael and Celine Dion.

It will be GaGa’s first vocal collaboration since her successful

duet with Beyoncé last year when they topped charts with their track Telephone.

Dolly Parton, Kath-

erine Jenkins and

Sir Cliff Richard have previously expressed a desire to duet with GaGa.

will reportedly launch a new clothing line this autumn. The collection will be called “Farrell” after his grandfather, and will feature t-shirts and coats with a heritage feel combined with modern style. The t-shirts are to be priced at £35, with three quarter-length Mod-style coats at £350. Accessories such as flat caps and polka dot scarves will also be available. The “Farrell” collection will be available from House of Fraser department stores and online at Shopdirect.com.

It’s fair to say that

Beckham GEORGE MICHAEL David has confirmed that he will be has had his ups and downs over the past few years. But it seems that numerous sex scandals, driving under the influence arrests and being placed in jail on a paedophile wing can’t keep him down, as he has recently announced a European tour from August to December, the tickets for which sold out within minutes.

Michael will be playing in Madrid on September 25 and in Barcelona on September 27.

It seems no celebrity is safe at the minute. A super-injunction obtained by Take That singer

launching a new underwear line this year. The footballer, who will reportedly welcome his baby girl early this month, has teamed up with American Idol creator Simon Fuller to produce the collection. The 36 year old, who previously modeled briefs from fashion label Emporio Armani, joked that his mother might not be very pleased to see him posing in his underwear. The athlete is also due to release a fragrance called “Homme” by David Beckham.

Britney Spears fans will be All you

pleased to hear that she has confirmed a UK tour throughout October. She is always guaranteed to put on a good show and will play 21 of her best hits. She launches her tour in the US this month, supported by

Nicki Minaj,

but won’t be joined by her in the UK; this will be revealed closer to the time.

Glee star Naya Rivera is report-

edly on the verge of launching a solo music career. The star, who plays Santana Lopez, has now signed a deal with Columbia Records to record a solo album.

She will allegedly begin work on her debut LP once the current Glee tour finishes later this sumhave unveiled the artwork mer. The actress first appeared in for their new single She Makes a minor role on the first season of Me Wanna. The single is the Glee, but was upgraded to a series product of a £30,000 recordregular for the second season. Her ing session with Lady GaGa character has gone on to receive producer RedOne and features an increased amount of airtime vocals from up-and-coming this season, featuring in more solo female emcee Dev, who is best songs and revealing that she is a known for featuring on Far East lesbian. Rivera is now the third Glee Movement hit Like A G6. The star to embark on a music career pop four-piece shot the video in alongside the show, following Miami with band member Marvin album launches by both Matthew Humes describing it as “hot”. The Morrison (Mr Shuester) and Mark group will release their as-of-yet Salling (Noah Puckerman). untitled third studio album later in the year.

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By Christie Holland

With a successful music career, beauty campaign and her own hairspray brand under her belt, Cheryl Cole’s next move was to conquer the States. However, the nation’s sweetheart has had her American dream vanish in front of her very eyes. After months of speculation as to whether Cheryl would be heading to Hollywood she was finally handed a golden ticket only to have it snatched away less than three weeks later! An array of reasons for Cole’s dismissal from the American X Factor’s judging panel have been circulating but it is believed her Geordie twang was the final reason for the cut. During the first two weeks of filming Cheryl continuously had to repeat herself as the American contestants struggled to understand her accent. A lack of chemistry between Cheryl and fellow judge Paula Abdul was also reported to be an issue, it is believed that Cheryl was not happy being demoted from her previous position as Simon Cowell’s number one girl. Abdul and Cowell have a very strong relationship having worked on American Idol for eight years together and although Cheryl was reported to have scored the seat next to Simon, pictures released from the filming of the first auditions showed Paula had taken her spot. It has since been confirmed that co-host Nicole Scherzinger will replace Miss Cole on the judges’ table. However, the real question to ask is what is next for Miss Cole? Having lost her place on the UK X Factor, news has reached us that she could be changing sides with a judging role on BBC’s rival show The Voice.

Could this really be the end of Cheryl and Mr Cowell?

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Ever since Nickelodeon star Selena Gomez and teen sensation Justin Bieber went public with their relationship teenage hearts everywhere have been broken. However, it appears some have taken it a step too far. Miss Gomez has had to up her security due to a series of death threats she received following the release of pictures of the couple cosying up on a recent trip to the Hawaii. 18-year-old Selena, who is one year older than Justin, has received bizarre abuse naming her a paedophile by Bieber fans who have taken to Twitter to vent their anger.

One fan wrote, “I’m gonna kill ya in the night underneath your smell bed,” whilst another said, “Selena Gomez is dangerously close to a long, slow, painful death.”

We all know teen lust can be powerful and Justin Bieber’s fans are renowned for being passionate and loyal to their hero. Still, Selena is standing by her man and has dedicated her new song, “Who Says,” to all the Bieber super fans exclaiming, “Basically, it’s to the haters, it’s to the people who try to bring you down.”

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When something works, why change it? That’s the question millions of people across the world asked when it was announced that there was to be a complete overhaul on the judges table of American Idol this year. However, the risk seems to have paid off. Once Simon Cowell publicised that he was leaving the show it seemed like it had finally run its course, however, newbies Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler proved to be a breath of fresh air and just what was needed to give it a new lease of life. With season 10 bigger and better than ever, every Idol fan worldwide will be thrilled to hear it has been confirmed that Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson will all be back for season 11 next year. This announcement was released following the win by 17-year-old Scotty McCreery. The southern singer became the youngest contestant ever to take the idol crown and the fourth male in a row to win the coveted prize. Another record in Idol history was made this year with 122 million viewers tuning in for the final, bringing the season total to 730 million votes.

44 Men all over the world will have their hopes and dreams shattered when they hear the news that bodacious babe Kim Kardashian is no longer single. The American reality TV star and model has announced her engagement after a fairytale proposal from her basketball star boyfriend, Kris Humphries. The couple, who have been dating for six months, plan to marry this summer and Kim’s heart is set on a big, white wedding despite this being her second marriage.

She was first married at age 19 to music producer Damon Thomas, although it ended four years later. Kim wants to stick with the traditional theme and plans to lose the name that has made her famous and take Humphries’ surname once she ties the knot. This decision goes against the wishes of her manager mum Kris Jenner who recently commented, “I don’t think she should take his name and be Kim Humphries. She needs to be Kim Kardashian because she’s worked so hard to get where she is.” If we can give you one piece of advice Kim, listen to your mother!

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Popstar Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, has given birth to her first child with husband Carey Hart. The star publicised the birth of Willow Sage Hart on Twitter following a series of cryptic tweets that fans later worked out came from the hospital during her labour. “New Moon in Gemini today :) a good time to start something new.... Also called the Honey Moon,” she posted. The couple are said to be delighted to welcome their beautiful, healthy baby girl into the world particularly as Pink recently revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she had previously suffered from a miscarriage.

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The Emmys are sure to be full of cheer and glee this year as Jane Lynch has been confirmed as the official host. Hollywood had been whispering for a while that the straight talking, cheerleading coach had taken the top spot at this year’s celebration of all things television, but now the news is official! Following the announcement Lynch joked, “I am looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit.” The Emmy nominations are yet to be announced, but no doubt the infamous Sue Sylvester will be awarding her fellow Glee cast members with various awards, having snapped up two wins last year Glee is set to be the front runner of the evening. 2011 will mark the first time since 2005, when Ellen DeGeneres had the gig, that the show has had a solo female host.

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Everything moves fast in celebville, only a month after parting ways with ex-fiancé Bryan McFadden, Australian singer Delta Goodrem has been sighted hand-in-hand with none other than 18-year-old Joe Jonas. The new couples were papped on a trip to the Arclight cinema in Los Angeles. The Jonas brothers famously wear purity rings to show their, “promise to God to stay pure until marriage.” Gossip went into overdrive when Joe was spotted without his ring, raising questions as to whether 26-year-old Delta who is eight years his senior had changed his beliefs. However, no need to panic yet, Joe is still wearing his purity ring, just on a chain around his neck!

Justin Timberlake groping Mila Kunis live on stage; Reese Witherspoon dropping the F-bomb and Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner locking lips! We wouldn’t expect anything less from the most risqué awards show on the planet! As predicted Eclipse cleaned up at the MTV Movie Awards taking home a total of five golden popcorn trophies including the top honour for Best Movie. Kick Ass actress Chloe Moritz snapped up Best Breakout Star and Biggest Baddass, beating I Am Number Four’s Alex Pettyfer and Iron Man’s, Robert Downey Jr. I can’t imagine it did much for their street credit being beaten by a girl, particularly a little 14-year-old girl! Blake Lively’s alleged nude photographs provided enough material for the guest presenters with Reese Witherspoon and Jason Sudekis to poke fun at the Gossip Girl. When introducing Lively, Sudekis announced that Ryan Reynolds would be joined by, “Someone that we believe is the real Blake Lively although she won’t confirm it.” Blake’s reps have denied the photographs are real, exclaiming that Blake Lively has never taken nude photographs and the ones released are fake. Blake herself had no comment and refused to answer any reporters’ questions at the event. Whether real or fake, the scandal provided great entertainment for the MTV audience!

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Twilight star Nikki Reed has found her idol. Since meeting in March at the Little Red Riding Hood, premiere, Reed and American Idol contestant Paul McDonald embarked on a whirlwind romance and have now taken the next step by confirming their engagement. Showing off a huge sparkler at the MTV Awards in Los Angeles, Nikki confirmed that Paul is “the one”.

When concerns were voiced as to whether they were rushing into marriage, Reed had an answer, “I love him and I don’t care.” Despite losing out on the live finals of American Idol, it seems McDonald has truly won the heart of his new fiancée.

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In true Lindsey Lohan style, despite being unable to leave the house, drink alcohol or take off her new ankle accessory, the notorious party girl decided she wasn’t going to let any of that stop her enjoying herself.

A gaggle of girls were spotted arriving at “Chez Lohan,” with sleepover bags in tow all set for a big slumber party!

Sister Ali Lohan greeted the guests at the door and invited them in, in order to keep her older sister away from prying paparazzi eyes. The actress has been allowed to serve her sentence at home due to the home detentions plan to allow non-violent offenders to serve their time in their own residence, in an aim to reduce the prison population. Lohan received her sentence after stealing a US$2500 necklace from an upmarket boutique, which breached the terms of her 2007 DUI and suspected cocaine possession arrest.

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had beautiful, long, dark, brown hair, which hung down to her waist.

In the summer months, she turned naturally blonde, with sun kissed hair that everyone envied. Fast forward 20 years and a bucket full of bleach, my hair is now thin and will not grow much past my shoulders.

I started highlighting my hair at 15.

By the time I hit 20, it started to fall out and was so frazzled it looked like someone had set light to it. I remember one guy actually telling me my hair resembled straw. The problem wasn’t so much the colouring of my hair, but my choice of technicians who were applying it. Instead of just touching in the roots, they were taking the colour through the whole length of my hair, every five weeks.

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I tried numerous hairdressers and believe it or not most of the time my roots looked worse than when I had arrived.

Before I admit the next bit, you must understand I am slightly obsessed with my hair and get rather depressed when it isn‘t 100 percent perfect. Brace yourselves – I ended up spending the next two years flying back to London every six weeks to get my hair coloured and cut by the talented Natalia Lima, from Daniel Field. It did actually work out cheaper than having to pay for someone to fix whatever recent disaster someone in Marbella had created.

Thankfully, I was finally introduced to celebrity colourist, Jonathan Yeadon, whose clients have included Victoria Beckham and Simon Cowell. I have to admit I was preparing myself for the worst, but when he had finished blow drying my hair, I looked up to find I had beautiful blonde locks without a root in sight. I think I frightened the

life out of him when I jumped up, threw my arms around him and told him I loved him. Do remember we had only met three hours ago. From then on Jonathan hasn’t been able to get rid of me – see he is not only a talented colourist (and cutter, though he declares otherwise), he is also a little ray of sunshine. An appointment with him is probably the most entertainment you will have all week. You can walk into the salon with the worries of the world on your shoulders and Jonathan will still have you crying with laughter within minutes. Hence the waiting list to see him! I really shouldn’t be writing this article, as it is bad enough trying to get an appointment with him as it is.

After a year in the hands of this hair wizard, my hair grew thick, once again hung down to my waist. But, all good things must come to an end, I developed polycystic ovaries, (don’t ask,) and much to Jonathan’s distress, my hair fell out again.

It got so bad that my partner told me I looked like Garth from Wayne’s World.

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Once removed I separate with a little Frizz-Ease (4) on my fingers, destroy the ozone layer with a load more spray and then massage a little talc along my parting to add lift. The final effect? Well, let’s just say no one would know that my hair is really as limp as a wet rag, but I know the truth and still pine for my Goldilocks hair.

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Wood Salon is an “elegant” hairdresser and will not create fake looks. “I can do edgy but even then it is tasteful. We had one client who opted for purple and orange. The secret is all about the cut. You cannot just put them in; you have to know how to cut them correctly.”

Extensions are a fantastic option for getting past that dreaded “in between stage”. For example, if you are growing out a shorter style, a few extensions can give you an instant bob.

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The Millionaires’ Annual White Summer Party in conjunction with PRESENTS

An Evening from

Las Vegas Live ing of a 22-piece orchestra under the stars!

The second half of the evening will be more uptempo, with American singer Eric Conley and the Unlimited Love Orchestra paying homage to the late, great Barry White. He’ll be setting the mood for a party hosted

by International DJ Rusty Egan, who will be playing classic Studio 54 disco tracks, which will guarantee everyone is up and dancing until the early hours.

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his summer will see the introduction of The Millionaires’ White Summer Party to Marbella, in conjunction with exclusive jewellers Chopard.

This dusk ‘til dawn event will bring the glamour and music of Las Vegas to Marbella and is sure to become an important annual fixture on Marbella’s social calendar.

This glamorous garden party, concert and after party will take place in the exquisite, jasmine scented gardens of the privately owned Finca la Concepción, just off The Golden Mile, on Saturday July 30 2011. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.millionairessummerparty. com for €120 per ticket.

A musical extravaganza An evening from Las Vegas will be pay homage to the

glitz, glamour and incredible music of Las Vegas in its heyday. The organisers are flying over three exceptional musical performers, a 22-piece “Basie” style big band orchestra and dancers straight from Vegas for a night full of music and excitement. The event will also be supporting the Red Cross’ Japan Tsunami Appeal by raffling a number of fantastic prizes, including two watches from sponsor Chopard.

The amazing Maxine Barrie will open the show singing the powerful songs of Shirley Bassey accompanied by a full orchestra. A troupe of Vegas showgirls will then perform for the guests. They will be followed by an incredible singer, Stephen Triffitt, who is acknowledged to be the world’s best Sinatra performer. He will be singing all the classic songs with the back-

It will be presented by the charismatic Oscar Horacio of “Marbella Te Quiero” and sponsored by Chopard and Veuve Clicquot.

Event Information The event will run from dusk ‘til dawn in the grounds of the exclusive Finca La Concepción, and will be a full night of entertainment.

An Argentinean Steak Grill, a Goyo concession, Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bars and general bars will be at the event to serve refreshments throughout the evening.

Tickets can be requested via the website www.millionairessummerparty.com or by calling 637 155 145 for €120 per ticket, which will include a reception cocktail of Veuve Clicquot champagne and canapés from Goyo.

A Word from our Sponsors “Chopard Boutique has the

pleasure of sponsoring the first Millionaires’ Summer Party, which will take place on July 30. This event will have a very positive impact on Marbella by bringing back all the glamour and prestige of years gone by.

We are particularly delighted to be able to support the charity raffle by donating two stunning watches from our collections ‘Happy Sport’ and ‘Millie Miglia’. This raffle will raise money for those suffering from the effects of the Japanese earthquake.

This wonderful event will, without doubt, attract a large number of visitors to our fantastic and cosmopolitan city, so we’re delighted to be involved. ” Elena Petrochenko, Director Chopard Boutique.

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A dusk ‘til dawn party Saturday 30th July from 8pm AT THE EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCE OF FINCA LA CONCEPCIÓN, MARBELLA DRESS CODE: RELAXED SUMMER WHITE

VIP Tickets €120 ENQUIRIES TO T: 637 155 145

If you’re in Marbella, for business or pleasure, there’s one nightlife hot-spot you won’t want to miss and that’s Pangea; a venue like no other. Situated on a rooftop in the heart of Puerto Banús Marina. The venues location offers panoramic views over the stunning Marbella coastline and luxury yachts of Puerto Banús.

Attracting royalty, the rich, famous and the Marbella it-crowd, Pangea is and always will be a place to be seen on the flourishing Marbella social scene.

The club is constantly pushing boundaries in quality and service with annual refurbishments in its "endless pursuit of perfection" and holding its position as one of the Worlds Finest Clubs (An award they actually received in 2010).

First opened in 2002, Pangea exudes a vibe that is not easy to explain; you simply have to experience it for yourself. Most of the original staff are still part of the Pangea team that gives the venue a real sense of a family-run business, where every team member takes pride in their work to ensure the Pangea guests enjoy every second of their evening.

Each night begins with an eclectic mix of music from 80s and 90s from Pangea Resident DJ Rafa. This adds to the early evening lounge bar feel while guests enjoy the reduced prices on premium cocktails and drinks before midnight.

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The party really starts as the venue evolves into the boutique club we all know and love. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink and a Shisha pipe at the beginning of your evening; you want to catch up with friends over cocktails after dining at the newly debuted Gran Gatsby Restaurant or you are finishing off your night with Champagne and dancing, Pangea offers it all in abundance. Simply stated, Pangea is elegant, exclusive and one of Marbella's most desirable places to party.

Behind the scenes there is a dedicated team of professionals that make sure that a Pangea night is one you will never forget.

Manager Daniel Misa and his loyal team ensure that you receive the complete VIP treatment on every visit.

your night is filled with drinks and an electric atmosphere.

Table bookings and reservations are highly recommended as the club fills up extremely quickly.

Pangea can also be hired exclusively for private parties and corporate events, all with the VIP treatment guaranteed. All details can be viewed on the website, along with the membership scheme.

Complete your application online and arrange to collect your membership card in the club. Members can benefit from discounts in local establishments. Also, if you’re a local business in the area and are interested in becoming a Pangea partner and offer discounts to Pangea members, email: membership@pangea-club.com For Reservations and Information

Spencer Fenton (Promotions / Marketing Director) and Martin Quinn (Marketing / Operations Manager) take care of guaranteeing every guest feels special and every need is taken care of.

Not forgetting the devoted bar staff who make sure

VIP Reservations Landline: [+34] 952 908 336 Mobile: [+34] 665 668 103 Martin Quinn email: martin@pangea-club.com Website: www.pangea-club.com

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ollywood Restaurant in Nueva Andalucia has to be the most popular Indian cuisine restaurants here in Marbella. It’s astounding to see the client base the owners have generated and built upon in the 8 months of trading. According to them, the failsafe way in keeping these loyal customers returning is to provide a good honest service, give the customers what they want, listen to any feedback and implement any changes. Often there are the times that you pop in to collect your takeaway and friends of yours are dining in the restaurant and being charmed by the staff.

The owners and staff have a lifetime of experience in the restaurant business and have the passion and vision needed to succeed. Their Indian chef alone has 15 years of hands on experience in 5* hotels in India.

This evidences in their extensive menu, which boasts authentic recipes, Indian dishes and curries. Their signature dishes include a goan curry with fish and prawn, kadai and classic bhunas. The restaurant offers great quality food at extremely reasonable prices.

With future plans to expand in new and innovative ways, the Bollywood success story is set to grow and grow. The guys are naturally reluctant to say what exactly so we suggest you go there for a quality dining experience and ask them yourselves.

Bollywood Indian Restaurant Tel: 952 906 748 bollywoodindianmarbella

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INDIAN RESTAURANT

Bollywood Restaurant, Bar & Terrace We offer a unique dining experience, serving an exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food in an ambiance inspired by rich culture with excellent service. We can accommodate tables for 2–20, inside the restaurant or outside on the terrace.

Conveniently situated in the heart of Nueva Andalucia minutes away from the famous Puerto Banus and Aloha Golf courses.

Ask us about the latest speciality dishes

For Take-away, Home Delivery and Reservations, please contact: T. 952 906 748 Avenida Del prado. Local 4, Edificio Picaso, Aloha, 29660 Nueva Andalucia www.facebook.com/Bollywoodindianmarbella

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Exclusive Real Estate on the Costa del Sol

“Buying real estate is not only the best way, the quickest way, the safest way, but the only way to become wealthy” Marshall Field (1835-1906)

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Puerto Banús Ref. W-008SW4

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Villa Rosa, Nueva Andalucia - 1.950.000€ Situated in a sought after location, Villa Rosa has been built to a very high specification by its current owners in the golf valley of Nueva Andalucía, just minutes away from the glamour of Puerto Banus and the sandy beaches of Marbella. The interior of the property has been beautifully designed in a Classical style to create a home that is elegant in form, superb in finish and a joy to live in.The villa is awash with natural light which gently complements the cream marble floors creating a tranquil ambience.

This luxurious villa is built over three floors and is approximately 755m² in size with grounds which extend to 1.657m². The ground floor boasts a spectacular entrance hall leading to a bright and open lounge, equipped with a feature fire place. Also on the ground floor is a formal dining room; snug room, guest suite, separate guest bathroom and a comfortable kitchen/breakfast room which opens onto a large covered terrace offering spectacular views of the gardens.

The jewel of the property can be found on the third floor which has an impressive master bedroom comprising an open fire place, a dressing room, a well sized en-suite bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath and a vast terrace with commanding views. Three double guest bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms and private terraces are also situated on this floor.

Outside comprises stunning landscaped gardens and a large swimming pool with a chiringuito in which to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine.

The villa has ample parking with a large underground garage and offers owners the assurance of gated security and high tech alarm systems which surround the whole of the property. A fully equipped utility/machine room can be found in the basement of the property along with a private elevator which provides instant access to all floors.

Casa Chaos, Cortijo de Nagüeles - 2.950.000€ Casa Chaos is located in the prestigious Marbella address of Cortijo de Nagüeles, with elevated views over its beautiful gardens and Mediterranean Coast.

This fantastic location has easy access to all local amenities, beach, Marbella town centre and is only a short journey to Malaga International Airport.The main body of the house consists of 5 large bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.The extremely spacious master bedroom boasts a separate sitting area for relaxation and expansive terracing to allow enjoyment of the coastal views. It also has a glorious ensuite bathroom, with lavish fixtures, fittings and travertine marble floor, as well as a Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, steam room, sauna and well equipped gym area.

Casa Chaos enjoys a spacious ground floor consisting of a large kitchen/ breakfast room fully equipped to a very high standard, formal dining room, lounge, snug room and a glorious music room furnished with a grand piano. Staff quarters with a separate entrance are also housed on the ground floor, with its own double bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchenette. A thatched office is situated in the sizeable grounds with full power and water supply, allowing scope for the property to be developed into many other possibilities, including a guest house. There are multiple covered and open terraces throughout the property, as well as a good sized heated outdoor swimming pool with its own thatched gazebo, enjoying dining area, bar, music system and satellite television.

Casa Chaos also boasts a state of the art security camera system and electronic gate access, allowing its occupants to relax and privately enjoy this truly exclusive Spanish home.

Fine & Country Marbella Marbella Club Hotel, 29602 Marbella, Malaga, Spain tel +34 952 76 40 10 email marbella@fineandcountry.com www.fineandcountry.es

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La Casa Verde,The Golden Mile - 5.000.000€ La Casa Verde offers the very highest standards of quality, design and technology.

Situated in one of the most prestigious addresses, neighbouring the Marbella Club Hotel, Urbanisación Las Torres offers incredible privacy, direct beach access, security personnel and CCTV. The villa has recently been completely refurbished with a luxurious feel and an eye on grace and ease of living. The clean lines and calming neutrals of the interior compliment the open spacious feel. Underfloor heating gives the Italian marble flooring a gentle and organic feel, warm and welcoming in the Spanish winter – cool and vibrant in the heat of the summer. As one would expect the kitchen has been fully equipped with integrated appliances of the highest specification, also providing its own air conditioning system. Black slate work surfaces compliment beautifully the sleek white units and again the use of the Italian marble floor with its natural cream tones all combine to echo the design narrative throughout the villa – one of modern contemporary.

La Casa Verde has been fully furnished to the same high standard, with a perfect understanding of the contemporary - the look is relaxing, gentle and very chic. The lounge is a stunning room with a beautifully hand carved stone fireplace accenting one wall. Large patio doors deliver enticing views towards the covered terrace, gardens and swimming pool. The terrace is laid with marble left in its natural rustic finish blending perfectly with its outdoor setting. Here is the perfect place to relax and unwind or indeed enjoy al fresco dining.

There is a separate casita within the grounds with a spacious open plan design, kitchen and double bedroom – resonant of the same quality and design of the main house. This would be perfect as a guest house or indeed, accommodations for staff.

Fine & Country Marbella Marbella Club Hotel, 29602 Marbella, Malaga, Spain tel +34 952 76 40 10 email marbella@fineandcountry.com www.fineandcountry.es

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AMAZING PENTHOUSE IN THE LUXURIOUS TORRE BERMEJA New Golden Mile, Estepona Ref: R210997

* Uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean sea and Gibraltar * Underfloor heating throught, Domotic System, B&O sound and TV Sytem * Double Spa in master suites * Alarm systems with sensors in every room, panic button and smoke alarm * Key car access system * Gas bbq with sink and refrigerator on the terrace * Jacuzzi * 4 Bedrooms and 4 Baths * 442.35 m2 built On site facilities include: * 2 infinity outdoor swimming pools and 1 heated pool to enjoy swimming all year round * Spa & Fitness Facilities * Near to all amenities * Landscaped Gardens * Connectivity: Wi/fi, Sky, BBS and ITV channels * 24 hour security and CCTV through the site including intruder and fire alarm

Tel: +34 952 806 417

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Front Line Golf large villa in Nueva Andalucia - Sea and golf views, many terraces, 3 main floors. Many features including Infinity pool, Indoor and outdoor bar areas, Gymnasium with sauna, large cinema room, large wine cellar. Basement areas for conversion. Security system, underfloor heating, 5 garages. Living Area approx. 888 m², Plot approx. 4,067 m², 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Ref. W-00CZF1 4.8M€

Elegant villa on big plot with sea views in La Zagaleta - South facing with enviable views situated in this exclusive golf and country club. Features include infinity pool, library and a snooker room. Domotic system for music and lights in the gardens. Parking for 3-4 cars. Living Area approx. 1,100 m², Plot approx. 11,000 m², 4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Ref. W-00DIEX 6.75M€

Beautiful villa in frontline golf Nueva Andalucía -South facing villa features fine Moroccan carpentry. Outdoor pool, jacuzzi, many terraces, feature bbq, summer dining and fountain. Independent guest suite and a maids apartment. Fantastic space and conversion opportunities. A/C h/c, alarm system and security cameras. Living Area approx. 396 m², Plot Surface approx. 2,432 m², 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Ref. W-00F45I 3.95M€

Elegant newly built classic style villa La Zagaleta - Mansion on an elevated plot in the exclusive private Country Club. Complete with office, home cinema & bar lounge, spa, wine cellar, service quarters. Luxurious material throughout including Italian marble, mosaic, noble wood. Feature garage & pool areas. Living Area approx. 1,415 m², Plot Surface approx. 4,600 m², 7 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, Ref. W-009HY1 6.95M€

Will my debt continue to chase me if I return to my home country?

Our foreign clients often ask this not so familiar question of our legal professionals.

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Gustavo Pimentel is the Head of the Litigation Department at Lexland Abogados

Lexland Abogados

Ricardo Soriano 34 1Âş1 Marbella Tel. +34 952 778 899 Fax +34 952 766 966 dcuesta@lexland.es lexland.es foroconcursoacreedores.com

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ven with the increase in the cases of houses being auctioned off over unpaid mortgages, not to mention the toughness that this situation brings; it is still common that the amount obtained by the bank does not cover the amount owed. Of course this is not taking into account cases where the banks have overvalued the property at the time of purchase, which result in virtually no cases of foreclosure and the debtor can often be relieved of the entire debt.

Without wanting to be too detailed, there are two standard principles, alongside additional rules dependent on the debtor’s home country regulations. Regulation (CE) no 44/2001, 22nd December 2000 on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgements, and Regulation (CE) no 1896/2006 of the European Parliament and Council of 12th December 2006, establish the European Monitoring System and are both practiced regularly.

This situation is compounded by the fact that unlike other countries; where the auction of the mortgaged property, whatever the result, means you are granted exemption from paying the remainder of the debt, is not the same as the regulations in Spain. In Spain any excess not covered by the sale of the property is still required to be paid, and the option of payment in kind is neither a legal method nor solution used without exceptional circumstances.

The creditor has two procedural possibilities, to start a procedure here and have the sentence obtained before the Spanish tribunals, executing it in Spain, or to initiate proceedings in the country where the debtor is domiciled, for example through a method that opens the European Monitoring System.

Not only for this cause, but also with respect to other debtors in similar pending situations (community fees, bills, taxes, etc.), there exists the possibility that the total of your debt could be reclaimed or pursued against property of rights of whomever is titled as the debtor even in your home country. That is to say that the document is recognised as valid debt to any public (Judgement/Deed).

Our advice from Lexland Abogados is that you are assessed by the qualified professionals which we have at our disposition and allow us to make an agreement with you where we can renegotiate your debt, as is the practice of current markets due to the high default rates involved. This gives us the opportunity for you to receive a reduction in the amount claimed, potentially waiving the interest generated, or dividing the debt.

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This month’s Home Feature brought to you by Christie Holland

CONTEMPORARY CONCEPT WITH A TRADITIONAL TWIST images courtesy of www.bebitalia.it

Mixing and blending styles has become a strong trend for 2011. Think of your furnishings as an eclectic fusion combining a contrast of the contemporary with the traditional. Simple textures and colours tie together the elements to create harmony within the design. B&B Italia creations achieve this look effortlessly

The sofa from the FRANK COLLECTION by B&B Italia is a combination of simple shapes, generous proportions and is finished with varnished nickel or bright brushed aluminum supports

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The LAZY NIGHT bed from the LAZY COLLECTION obtains its unique character from the prominent headboard.

The new bed, designed by Patricia Urquiola, has been produced in double and single versions. The double

version consists of two independent elements, softened by cushions and supported by an elastic strap. This strong structure is combined perfectly with the soft shades of fabric or leather upholstery.

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Whilst maintaining the features of the iconic MAXALTO canopy bed, the new ALCOVA AC COLLECTION bed is smaller in size with the headboard and mattress higher than the original. The easily-removable covers are finished with delicate needlework in natural grey, brown, black oak or wedge. The MAXALTO collection effortlessly revisits classic themes.

ERACLE is a simple, defined design that results in a sophisticated storage unit. An array of different sizes is available fitted with doors, shelves and drawers or left as open bookcases. The startling red lacquer interior provides a unique fashionable edge.

The LUTETIA VESTIS SIMPLICE COLLECTION is dedicated to those who have an eye for a classical masterpiece.

The Sofa Lutetia is available in two lengths and depths, tailored details add the hint of character whilst the blanket stitch adds a defining touch in the same colour as the upholstery. A classic concept with a modern feel.

The spectacular, semi-circle shape of CRONO SIMPLICE sofa adds a special touch to this unique piece whilst the simplistic fabric and finish allows it to perfectly blend to any colour palette.

The FEBO APTA COLLECTION introduces its new, graceful chaise longue, which offers comfort and features individual material pieces as well as prominent stitching.

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The SELENE bed from the MAX ALTO SELENE APTA COLLECTION features a high, upholstered headboard, the cover is completely removable and the base is available in four different widths. The feet are available in polished chrome, nickel or bronze or with a solid wood veneer.

The FEBO sofa collection features a variety of sofas with distinctive characteristics and traditional single material upholstery. A large, wrapped backrest and no armrests differentiate this piece.

The sofa is available in two sizes and two armchairs complete the collection.

The low table from the MAX ALTO LOTO SIMPLICE COLLECTION provides not only a versatile and functional table but also an exquisite, aesthetically pleasing vision. The strong, round shape is softened by the curved, solid, oak edge, which can be finished in black oak, grey or brown oak.

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The TUFTY-TOO has a linear appearance without forgetting comfort, softness and innovation. The cover can consist of matching tones or contrasting stitching, with the latter providing a decorative motif.

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Society Marbella highlights the most stylish items available from the world of interiors Whatever your budget you can find quality and aesthetically pleasing furniture for your home, here is our pick of furniture and home accessories that will add a special touch to any room

Bloomsbury Library Chair by Ben Pentreath £1200.00 The Bloomsbury Library Chair has the perfect proportions to fit neatly into a quiet corner without compromising on comfort. This coveted little chair is upholstered in beautiful shades of plain, hand-dyed linen. The wooden legs are available in light or dark finishes and the castors are brass. benpentreath.com

Manhattan Six Bottle Vintage Metal Wine Rack

by Artisanti £63.00 The Manhattan wine rack has a distinctly industrial feel with its chunky vintage heavy iron design. The six bottle, metal wine rack has exposed rivets with an antique effect that will add a stylish, warehouse look to your kitchen. artisanti.com

Ribbon Table Lamp

by Sweetpea and Willow £115.00 Enhance your home with this contemporary, ribbon style lamp from Sweetpea and Willow, the unique design will add a modern twist to any room. sweetpeaandwillow.com

Dwell Cushion by Kirstie Allsopp Home Living £15.97 Home is where this cushion belongs. The cotton twill ground is offset beautifully with sleek, satin stitch embroidery and the inclusion of a little, wooden heart button finishes the hand-made rustic look. ashleywildegroup.co.uk

Buttoned Irish Chaise by George Smith £3375.00 There is something about a chaise longue that oozes glamour and this one is no different. This beautifully upholstered, pale pink chaise longue

by George Smith is the perfect accessory for any living room. georgesmith.co.uk

Hemera candles

by Kylie at Home £15.00 each These Hemera candles by Kylie at Home will leave every room smelling sweet as they each release their own signature scent.

The olive candle with its delicious fragrance of White Fig or the teal candle with the scent of Ocean Breeze create an invigorating atmosphere. The Peony scented kitten grey candle and the white candle scented with Orchid will soothe, calm and relax. ashleywildegroup. co.uk

Forhoja kitchen trolley in birch by IKEA £79.00 This kitchen trolley not only looks stylish but provides extra storage, utility and work space. The open storage provides space for nine bottles on each shelf and the drawers pull out from two directions for easy access to all your kitchen essentials. ikea.com

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BORA BORA BEACH CLUB The 23rd of June saw the traditional San Juan beach bonfire parties, hosted on the length of the coast. The busiest by far was the re-opening of the all new Bora Bora Beach Club in San Pedro. Live music, fireworks and special entertainment kept guests partying long into the night.

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SPREAD THE LOVE After such an epic party last summer, Love Juice came back to Buddha Beach with a bang. Picture this: Easter Weekend, LoveJuice DJs and the likes of Kerry Katona, Mark Wright, Amy Childs and the rest of the TOWIE crew, all in one venue. The result? Absolute carnage! With more than 2,000 people in attendance and the sun streaming down, guests enjoyed free-flowing drinks and sexy house sounds. Expect the next LoveJuice party on August 27 to be epic!

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CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday June 10 saw the inaugural La Sala Classic Golf Tournament. This was played at the beautiful course of Alferini Golf Club at Villa Padierna and won by the Luxury Network Group who were treated to a champagne lunch at Buddha Beach and four bottles of Laurent Perrier Champagne. The event was organised in conjunction with Simply Golf Holidays and co-sponsored by Society Marbella. The winner’s trophy was designed exclusively for the tournament and donated by renowned local artist David Marshall. If you have a four-man team who want to be a part of the next tournament, please contact simplygolfholidays.com.

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ALOHA GOLF Aloha Golf Club played host to the 9th Niños Mariposa golf and dinner fund raising event last month. Francisco Soler and Rosmarie Bromdner won the overall event, but the real winners were the Butterfly children, who, thanks to the €80,000 raised, will be able to continue receiving support from the Debra Spain nurses. After the tournament, DEBRA Spain celebrated their well-known dinner on the Aloha Golf club terrace. There were three live-music shows including the belly dancing group Al-Kamra – which left everyone in awe of their choreography – the singer Mel Williams and the band “Shameless”. During dinner, the raffle and auction were a great success with people bidding for prizes such as a sketch of Severiano Ballesteros drawn by Harold Riley, a driver of Miguel Ángel Jimenez, a Barcelona football shirt signed by the players, three limited edition prints of the Loch Lomond Golf Club and a book of the VOLVO World Match Play Championship signed by all the players.

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FUNDRAISING FISCHER CAR GROUP Fischer Car Group hosted its annual charity golf tournament at the beautiful Los Flamingos Golf Club at Hotel Villa Padierna. 80 players participated to support the charity work from Walter Fischer and his team. To participate in this tournament every player was charged €95, € 50 of which was donated to organisations supported. These were the Deutsche Nachbarschaftshilfe, which supports German speaking, elderly residents on the coast, who are in need and who don’t have any local family support.

Furthermore the Concordia Antiaids organisation, which has been working for many years on the coast looking after Aids patients and their families on the Costa del Sol. Fernando Frühbeck, a lawyer from Marbella and chairman of the Deutsche Nachbarschaftshile, wanted to actively support the event, although he does not play golf. For the full participation fee, he was given the opportunity to hit 10 balls at the hole-in-one to try and win the prize sponsored by Fischer Car Group, a new Mercedes SLK – unfortunately without any success! In the idyllic garden of the Hotel Villa Padierna the trophies were given to the winners of the different categories. Overall winner of the tournament Jarmo Tähtinen from Finland won with 33 points followed by only 18-year-old Haiko Dana with 31 points. The real winners of the tournament, however, were the Dt. Nachbarschaftshilfe represented

by Fernando Frühbeck and Peter Hubert as well as the Concordia Anti Aids organisation, represented by Rosy von Johnston. Walter Fischer was delighted at the end of the day to handover the total amount of €4,050.

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GLITTER & GOLD Friday 10 June was a very busy day for Buddha Beach and La Sala. They hosted their annual official opening party on the eve of the La Sala Golf Tournament. Attended by many of Marbella’s elite, a fusion of oriental and international canapés were served, along with an abundance of champagne. Guests were treated to music from DJs, live percussions and entertainment from exotic dancers and circus-esque entertainment.

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PICTURESQUE RESTAURANT CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY Charme Café celebrated its first birthday last month surrounded by clients and friends who enjoyed a beautiful evening on the stunning outdoor terrace. The owners received many gifts from their loyal client base both for the one year anniversary and for their son who turned one year old a couple of days before the event. A buxom belly dancer entertained guests late into the night.

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A&G ROCK & ROLL COUTURE If you love couture but also have an inner rock chick inside you just fighting to get out, then head to A&G Rock N Roll couture, which is now open in Puerto BanĂşs. The boutique is crammed full of edgy, sexy clothes and accessories that manage to combine sophistication with kick-ass style. In conjunction with the Marbella Luxury Weekend, they showcased their latest collection down the catwalk, and gave visitors to the store temporary A&G tattoos. Hollywood actor SaĂŻd Taghmaoui, who is friends with designer and founder Amal Guessous, made a guest appearance at the event. amalguessous.co.uk

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PARTY ON THE PASEO Close business neighbours on the Marbella Paseo, Tommy Heaney from the Banana Tree and Timo Hamalainen from Garum Restaurant, celebrated their birthdays on the eve of San Juan. Tommy laid on a free bar and buffet with entertainment by Mel Williams, while Timo created a special menu to shared with clients and friends alike.

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AT NIKKI BEACH On June 25, Mr Tony Anenih celebrated his wife’s 40th birthday at Nikki Beach in Elviria. Over 100 people gathered on the scorching VIP terrace area to commemorate Mrs Esosa’s special day under the glorious sunshine, and partied to the sounds of the resident DJ. Nikkibeach.com/Marbella

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Season Opening SUITE DEL MAR Summer is here and it’s time to indulge. Suite del Mar hosted a mammoth opening party full of delectable delicacies to keep you dazed, amazed and inspired, inviting you to indulge in the first of many super sexy Suite del Mar parties of summer 2011. From 11pm refreshingly flirty cocktails, fusion canapés and an eclectic mix of your all-time favorite suite-style music were served up in style.

The entertainment came courtesy of crazy Aerial Illusions and The Pop Dolls strutting their sexy asses and getting the dance floor grooving all night long with their powerful vocals. It’s a Suite life, but someone’s got to do it.

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Our in-depth motoring review

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Motoring author, racing driver and photo-journalist Ian Kuah reports on the Platinum Motorsport MurciĂŠlago

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riving towards Beverley Hills, the landscape and the tone of the neighbourhood changes visibly as you move from a wealthy to a seriously wealthy one. This shows in many ways, some subtle, others far less so.

Along the generously wide avenues off Sunset Boulevard, the residences become larger, the distances between each more generous, and their larger lawns are better manicured. It is no surprise that the entry-level price tag for a house in one of these leafy streets is in the USD$10 million region. The cars in their driveways are also more expensive, and everyday cars like the Mercedes E-Classes seen in front of the houses a few miles down the road give way to S-Classes here.

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And it is not just new cars on show here either. I first clocked a gorgeous silver 1960 Ferrari 250GT SWB going the other way, and then a mile down the road, a yellow Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster posing outside a swish looking street café. When I drove past again two hours later, a similar car in white, and a silver Porsche Carrera GT had joined this sidewalk supercar show.

The sight of these Italian exotica certainly set the tone for my day, as I had a date with a very special Lamborghini Murciélago; one that would certainly make the heart of any car enthusiast beat a whole lot faster.

Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Malibu and surrounding areas as far out as Pasadena, are the residential Mecca for movie, TV and sports personalities, and those who made their big money in commerce and the professions.

Halfway down nearby Sunset Boulevard, Platinum Motorsport’s premises are pretty prominent so you won’t miss them. And they have another showroom in nearby Melrose Avenue for good measure. Founded in 1997 by brothers George and Jack Keshishyan, this high-end automotive boutique quickly made a name for itself, supplying exclusive cars to the rich and famous in LA and beyond. Today, this thriving business has become the realisation of theirs

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and many customers’ dreams, and the roll call of big names on their client list is a long one that stretches as far as the Middle East.

“We started off in ’97 with the idea of a one-stop company for wealthy car enthusiasts; a place they could come to realise their personal automotive vision,” Jack explained.

“While there are some really good companies here in LA that customise American cars, we set out to offer a bespoke automotive haute couture service for high-end European cars from Mercedes to Rolls-Royce,” he added.

Along the way, Platinum branched out into high-end car rental as well, while their collision repair centre specialises in returning high-end and exotic cars to pristine condition should their owners make an error of judgement on the road. Repairing such cars to as new condition requires a very high level of expertise. Most of these skills are also pertinent to the perfect marriage of a standard factory car with the aftermarket body styling additions that are part and parcel of Platinum’s customisation programme.

“The Bentley GT in both coupe and GTC form is a very popular car with our clients,” Jack explained. “While we have built many of these cars, I am proud to say that no two are

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ever alike. We know that the thing wealthy people hate the most is seeing another car exactly the same as theirs, especially in this relatively small community. So we ensure that if we build two white wide-body GTs, the interior trim or wheel design is always different.”

However, you only have to look at Jack’s own Lamborghini Murciélago to see that the man himself has relatively subtle taste. As I walk around the car, my interest piques as I clock the changes that Jack has wrought to this spectacular member of the supercar royal family.

Reaching a decision on the final specification for a car can be either a quick or a long drawn out process depending on the client. “Sometimes a client knows exactly what he or she wants and all we have to do is sign off paint and trim samples,” said Jack. “The reverse is also true with clients who want something really unique but do not actually have a concept in mind. Then we have to show them photographs of past work, and run through the possibilities,” he added.

“That is why I like to sit down with a new client over a drink to try and establish what they are after,” he explained.

“While this helps me point them in the right direction, I have to be careful that the end is result is what they really want, and not what I think they should have!”

The custom work starts with the military grey matt paintwork, the exact same shade made famous by Lamborghini’s Reventon. Platinum’s new carbon-fibre front section gives the top Lambo an even more aggressive visage that certainly matches that of its Reventon cousin.

Looking at the photo gallery on the Platinum Motorsport website, you could easily reach the conclusion that they only build “bling” machinery, as even the most stately car, a white Rolls-Royce Phantom, has chromed 24-inch wheels.

The lower part of this new front is left in lacquered carbonfibre, as are the huge air intakes in front of the rear wheel arches, and the all-new rear section with its race style underbody diffuser. Similar to the one on the LP670-4 SuperVeloce, this new rear is topped off by a ducktail central spoiler that looks a lot less pretentious than the racecar wing of the factory SuperVeloce Aeropack.

I have seen some pretty shoddy work on modified exotics, even in Germany, but I am happy to say that the paintwork, fit and finish of the Platinum Motorsport Murciélago, and indeed of all the other cars in their shop, was a treat for perfectionist detail freaks like me.

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The alloy wheels are Platinum Motorsport’s own design, and are 8.5J x 19 and 12J x 19-inch diameter, shod with 235/35ZR19 and 345/25ZR19 Pirelli PZero Nero rubber.

“I specified the offsets of these wheels in such a way that the fronts appear fairly flush, but the rears have a really deep dished look. This increases their visual contrast for maximum effect,” Jack said.

Based on an original Murciélago with the 6.2 litre engine, the car received a power boost from bespoke ECU software upgrade that alters the valve timing, ignition and fuelling. The 60bhp increase enables the Platinum car to match the output of the 6.5 litre LP640.

I have seen some pretty extrovert interiors in customised Lamborghinis over the years, so the interior of Jack’s car came like a breath of fresh air. “I used my favourite materials here; leather and Alcantara. But I thought long and hard over how I could make a pattern on the leather that would be subtle and yet really stand out,” he revealed.

The Alcantara with contrasting white stitching on the sills, central tunnel and armrest was the easy part. Much harder to achieve was the piece de resistance of the design, the patterned row of white dots that adorns the leather part of the seats and carpet mats, as well as the Alcantara on the central armrest. “My trimmer punched the pattern of holes in the black leather and then placed a very thin layer of white leather underneath,” explained Jack. “The end result is very effective, and always has people scratching their heads over how we achieved this look.”

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Far less obvious at a glance is the audiophile sound system that matches the exclusive level of this car. The most obvious sign of hardware is in the front luggage bay where the trademark shiny black McIntosh power amplifier with its blue illuminated power metres and gold lettering takes centre stage.

Back in the cabin, the head unit has a big screen with sat-nav function, while the pre-amp and other electronics are carefully concealed. The speaker system is simple but effective, and consists of mid-range speakers and tweeters beautifully integrated into the doors, underpinned by a 15-inch JL sub-woofer in a flush fitting cabinet built into the bulkhead behind the passenger seat.

As impressive as this exotic audio system is, the deep bellow of the V12 motor provides the real soundtrack for this car. It also confirmed my long-held feeling that the V12-engined Lamborghinis deliver a sense of occasion that their V10-engined siblings can simply never match.

As we merged with the traffic on Sunset, heading east, the Lambo felt like a caged animal waiting to be let off its leash. The brutal punch of its fat torque curve is the forte of this motor, and it responds to the smallest throttle opening with an urgency that belies the car’s 1,700kg weight. As this is an original MurciÊlago with a manual gearbox, it would be purgatory to get stuck in rush hour LA traffic. Luckily the traffic is relatively thin this Saturday afternoon, and we are heading out of town.

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On the open road now, and with its vital fluids fully warmed through, the Murciélago delivers its knockout punch with gusto. This is a big, wide car, but American roads are wider, and where you have to be circumspect on smaller European roads, the big Lambo is in its element here.

The structural rigidity conferred by the space frame chassis is still impressive all these years on, and the firm suspension easily coped with the bumps and lumps on the tarmac.

Even on the eve of its replacement, the Murciélago is still a mighty force to be reckoned with.

The only real threat in this environment is the California Highway Patrol, who seem to think that cars like this are speeding even when they are standing still!

I am not a big fan of modified Lamborghinis only because I have seen so many badly executed ones before. But I really took to the Platinum Motorsport Murciélago because it is as dramatic yet subtle as such a car can ever be, and the quality of workmanship is absolutely top notch. It is the perfect advertisement for what this family run enthusiasts’ company can do.

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WIRED LauraJane Bruce takes a look at the coolest gadgets on the market

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Stop whining The Sound Jar is a speaker with a difference!

It doesn’t require any batteries and is perfect for listening to your music wherever you are! Simply attach your music player to the 3.5mm jack, place it into the jar, screw on the lid and hey presto the jar is transformed into a speaker and your music will play through it. It is small and light, so easy to transport, making it perfect for camping or taking to a festival. It is also splash proof so it can even be used in the shower! You can now listen to your music on the beach without worrying about sand damaging your music player. prezzybox. com

Personalise your products

The classic iPhone 3G put Apple well and truly on the map with its multitouch display, stunning autofocus camera, VGA video recording and built in wifi. This top quality iPhone 3G case is just as innovative and the perfect way to protect and personalise your device. Sleek and super durable, these custom cases protect your iPhone in style! The personalised cases are a fantastic new innovation that use unique 3D print technology to create an image, wrapped entirely around the case. The case then clips around the back of your iPhone, providing tailored and stylish protection, turning your favourite gadget into a work of mobile art.

Use you own image to create a piece of mobile art. forherfromyou.co.uk

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The perfect gift for wine lovers and gadget geeks! This handy wine opener is about to make your life a whole lot simpler – and it’s sure to impress all your guests! The battery-operated opener has a cordless system that’s easy to use and ergonomically designed to fit the palm of your hand – it even opens in less than 10 seconds. It is suitable for all traditional wine bottles, but make sure you stay away from screw tops – it may not be so effective. treathim.com

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WIRED The Cabasse L’Ocean merges a uniquely beautiful design aesthetic with truly beguiling performance. L’Ocean has the ability to transport music lovers to audio heaven without fuss or hesitation. The Cabasse Room Compensation Controller (CRCS) enables automatic room adaption of the speaker’s responses to individual room acoustics, simply and easily, through its bespoke hardware and software control systems. All of these truly great innovations add up to a wonderfully natural and realistic musical presentation that is captivating and totally immersive. Pick up one today for just £75,000! coherent-systems.co.uk

Sharing made easy HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, announced two new phones built entirely to be social, combining the simplicity, ease-of-use and depth of HTC Sense with the power and connectivity of Facebook. As part of an extended portfolio of six new HTC Sense-based devices being unveiled at Mobile World Congress, HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa feature a dedicated Facebook button for one-touch access to the key functions of the Facebook service that are inte-

grated throughout the HTC Sense experience. With more than 500million active users worldwide, Facebook has become synonymous with the social web and these phones create the ultimate socially connected phones with mass-market appeal.

HTC has brought Facebook to two new devices in an innovative way, enabling people to connect and share easily whenever they want, wherever they are. htc.com

On cloud nine

Apple has now introduced iCloud, a breakthrough set of free new cloud services that work seamlessly with applications on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in iCloud, and automatically and wirelessly push it to all your devices. When anything changes on one of your devices, all of your devices are wirelessly updated almost instantly. apple.com/uk

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COSTA CUISINE

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Living here on the Costa del Sol, we are blessed with some of the finest eateries in the world, giving us the luxury of being able to choose from an amazing range of delicacies and cuisines. Each month, Society Marbella reviews a great selection of the coast’s restaurants to keep you up to speed with the best places to wine and dine

LA CASITA After opening the kitchens of Aretusa, Caruso and Liquid Lounge here on the Coast, followed by the running of a commercial restaurant group, owner Lawrence Otterburn felt inspired to open La Casita.

This natural progression of owning his own restaurant and his past experience means that his passion and drive for excellence is paramount. He has actually been cooking and working in kitchens since he was 14 years old! It’s safe to say that the restaurant industry is flowing through his blood; if you ever have the pleasure of meeting him and his wife Sasha (they’re both very hands on with the restaurant so you are bound to sooner or later), this is clearly evident.

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he stunning beauty and elegance of La Casita is what instantly blows you away as you first set eyes on this perfectly presented restaurant. Nestled in the foothills of the quaint village of La Heredia, it’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of Marbella and Puerto Banus, easily mistaken for a boutique eatery in the South of France. Its picturesque location sets it apart from the rest. Don’t be fooled by the steep drive up to La Casita; what seems like a world away from the beach is in fact only 10 minutes drive down to the Coast. But the ambience of the restaurant removes you from your everyday troubles and encour106 ages you to relax.

The cuisine served in La Casita is a mix of modern classic dishes and hearty, feel-good food, making the restaurant a welcome change to the array of traditional Italian, Oriental and Spanish restaurants we have on offer elsewhere on the Coast.

What makes dining at La Casita so pleasurable is the defining clarity of tastes and ingredients. Their new menu is an extension of the newly refurbished restaurant, with an array of new textures, ideas and techniques. However, the La Casita that established itself 5 years ago still shines through in the ambience and is reinforced by the return of dedicated diners time and time again.

Lawrence’s initial passion to open La Casita was to add character to the village of La Heredia. It’s such a beautiful community but was fairly unknown to many locals in the Marbella area, until now. We dined on a Sunday night, our table was booked for 8pm, and within 30 minutes of being seated, the majority of tables were filled, so booking ahead is recommended.

La Casita offer a wealth of dining options, from the main restaurant, to the beautiful natural terrace or the private dining area, which has the ability to be shut off the rest of the restaurant (and the world), and is perfect for hiring for birthdays and celebrations.

Another welcome factor that struck my fellow diners and I was the fantastic value for money that La Casita offers. The restaurant

and kitchen are spotless, the staff are inviting and couldn’t have been more helpful and the dishes are elegantly presented and fantastically priced. They make modern classic dishes into fine dining standards.

Swedish born Head Chef Andreas has an abundance of knowledge and experience that he brings to every service. From the age of 17, he has travelled all over the world working for some of the best chefs in Stockholm, Paris and now Marbella. Andreas fully admits that cooking is not particularly his necessary art. The fact that he has worked hard to get where he is today, having been a Sous chef in a fine dining restaurant, a pastry chef and a kitchen manager in Puerto Banus, means that every dish sent out of the kitchen is produced with passion and a pursuit for perfection. You can actually see Andreas and the other chefs hard at work, with their open kitchen and live kitchen cams. This inventive and refreshing addition to the restaurant was designed

by Lawrence as a way to help the chefs maintain discipline and to give the clients a visual effect to what goes on in the kitchen at a busy service.

We were greeted pleasantly by the waiting staff, who served us our menus and a green olive tapenade with crusty bread to share. As we browsed the menu and the specials of the day, it became instantly apparent that this was going to be one restaurant review that we were going to thoroughly enjoy.

Due to the vast selection of starters on the menu, we dined on three dishes chosen for us. Firstly a Mixed Dim Sum, which consisted of cod and prawn gyozas, crisp pork belly and roast pumpkin gow gee and can be served up for one or two diners, depending if you want to share or not. Next was green asparagus served with lobster hollandaise sauce and accompanied by poached quail eggs, brioche croutons and dill caviar (the all round favourite). Finally, the La Casita home cured duck breast served with manchego cheese, peanut brittle and a chupito of beetroot gazpacho. Being

cured in-house only adds to the ‘home grown’ and personal feel.

Three mains were chosen next; two fish dishes and one meat. The traditional ‘fish and chips’ dish had an interesting twist, with a salt and vinegar dip (perfect for the chunky chips) and the minted mushy peas were presented in a novelty tin can.

Secondly an oriental inspired dish; char grilled white tuna, rocket and roast pepper maki with an accompanying nam jim dip.

This was delightfully light and so delicious.

Finally the crisp boneless suckling pig simply fell apart, succulent and served with a swiss chard and bacon parcel with potato and black pudding dumplings. The rustic wholesome meat dish was perfectly balanced by the slight bitterness of the beet bundle.

To complete what was turning into a thoroughly impressive gastronomic encounter, we chose a raspberry and pistachio tart, beautifully fresh and fruity. The air-dried strawberry and elderflower cheesecake was an eclectic mix of subtle flavours and the perfect balance of textures. Our final choice from the desert menu was their latest addition; a decadent iced golden chocolate bonbon, which really rounded the meal off with its rich and plentiful dark chocolate sauce.

Nowhere has the saying and tagline for La Casita ‘mi casa es tu casa’ been more apt; as you really do feel like you’re at a home from home, with the addition of exceptionally cooked food. Lawrence has such a close affinity with his clients, old and new alike, that you feel like you’ve just eaten a Sunday roast at the parents. We left the restaurant knowing that it certainly wouldn’t be too long before we were back eating there again.

La Casita is about real food - no taste tricks or culinary buffoonery.

La Casita Tel. 952 788 033

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by Ruth Jones

SMALL WORLD BIG IMPACT Prepare to be impressed by, well, everything!

Small World Café offers everything from

scrumptious cocktails, whether muddled, shaken or stirred, to a range of specially selected wines and a mouth-watering menu. With dishes to please every palette at ridiculously reasonable prices Small World Café is not one to be ignored.

The website describes the interior as “an unpretentious, industrial-chic deco with a nostalgic New York loft vibe” and honestly I couldn’t have put it better myself. The beautifully unique, original artwork by Vega that hangs on every wall is made to create an inspiring ambiance and set the scene for a laid back evening filled with exceptional food and drink.

We were joined by two of the four owners, Leo Vega and John Small, and they could not have been more hospitable. Enthusiastic is an understatement for how these guys feel about their freshly sourced produce and the dishes they create. Leo demon-

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strated the taste sensation of a new accompaniment – olive tapenade and basil leaf tempura – with what I can only describe as a Bruce Lee-sequel karate chop which, as I’m sure you can imagine, was very funny after a Mojito or three!

Small World’s varied menu is designed around seasonally available local produce, an idea that seems to be proving popular as it was busier than I would have expected for a Thursday night in mid-June. This is not just down to high-quality food but also down to serious value for money. As Leo explained, by keeping prices down the owners can be sure there is enough daily custom to ensure they use all of the food bought each day so that only the freshest ingredients are used in each dish.

When the new summer menu is revealed next month we can expect to see plenty of fresh squid, mango and lime. The specials menu is changed daily, including a “drink of the day” which in this instance was a

delicious “Fresh Mint Iced Tea”. After glancing over the menu my fellow guests and I decided we wanted, well, everything.

Fortunately our hosts knew the menu inside out and back-to-front as they played a key role in developing all of the dishes on offer and, after deciding to share five starters including both of the day’s specials; they selected a wine named “Chocolate Block” which they were eager for us to try. As it turned out, there was a very good reason for their enthusiasm and, despite not being a great lover of red wine myself, I found the Chocolate Block to be smooth and moreish.

For our starters there were the juicy “Skewers of Honey and Chilli Marinated Tiger Prawns”, which were bursting with flavour. The homemade “Hummus and Guacamole with Curried Tortilla Chips” left me wanting more after they landed at the other end of the table, but the “Marinated Barbeque Chicken Wings” served with “Dips of Blue Cheese, Sweet Spicy Chilli and Louisiana Hot Sauce” were good enough to put up a fight for.

The first of our specials was an impossibly light “Quiche of Goat’s Cheese, Gorgonzola and Toasted Pine Nuts”, which was beautifully complemented by a small green salad with an “Apple and Balsamic Reduction”. Last but not least, an inspired combination of flavours in the form of the “Salad of Smoked Salmon, Steamed Asparagus, Avocado, Rocket, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Cashew Nuts, Sour Cream with a Lemon and Mustard Dressing” finished off our selection of starters.

Our main courses were brought to the table one by one after being photographed and when the “Seared Tuna Steak Marinated in Wasabi and Soy Sauce” was placed across from me my eyes turned green with envy; it looked delicious. Fortunately my “Grilled Argentinean Beef Fillet with Melted Tarragon Butter, Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Baked Baby New Potatoes and a Rocket and Parmesan Salad” was next.

As a huge steak fan – when my boyfriend asked if I would choose steak over him I lingered for perhaps a little too long – you can imagine my delight when I saw that the plate in front of me held not one but two perfectly cooked fillets of the finest Argentinean beef.

The meat was out of this world and the accompaniments were cooked to perfection and complemented the steak brilliantly. By this point I was beginning to wonder why anyone would serve portions this generous for the scandalously low price of €18.50, but the answer is, of course, that only produce delivered the same day can be used. The owners would rather serve you generous portions than have fresh food go to waste.

Next was a vegetarian dish good enough to tempt any carnivore, the “Roasted Cajun Pumpkin Tower with Pan-Fried Goat Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Balsamic

Glacé, Basil Pesto and Truffle Oil”, which was a steal at just €12.50. The mains of the day featured “Crispy Skin Sea Bass Served with Polenta Chips” and “Grilled Argentinean Rib Eye Topped with Caper Butter and served with Pan-Fried Taleggio Cheese, Chunky Chips, Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach”, both insanely priced at just €13 and €13.50.

Now the Rib Eye was under heavy guard but I managed to sneak a polenta chip. That chip was so unbelievably tasty that my food envy reared its ugly head again for a moment, however, as the wine and cocktails had been flowing the conversation turned a little less professional when Leo introduced us all to not just a new word but a whole new way of thinking (manscaping!?).

After that revelation we ordered dessert but as it was nearing 1am we decided to give the chef a break and chose just one pud, the homemade “Brownie with Hot Chocolate Fudge and Vanilla Ice Cream”. There could have been no better way to round off the meal; the brownie was warm and oozy, drowned in velvety sauce and accompanied by a rich vanilla ice cream – I barely contained the urge to scoff it all myself!

So after having to unbutton my skirt, I strolled out of Small World Café feeling extremely satisfied. I cannot think of a single complaint, the food, drink, service and company were all exceptional and I guarantee you will feel the same after your first visit. Personally, I couldn’t stay away! My second visit for drinks with the girls two days later was, of course, just as good and while I persuaded the lovely bar man to cut me just a slither of Carrot Cake I could have happily devoured the whole thing!

SmallWorld Café - Ctra. Istan Km1 Marbella T. 952771 046 smallworldcafe,com

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Our selection of international cuisine

SAN ROQUE Oriental KAMAKURA Location: Golf resort Tel. 956 646 575 Considered one of the finest Japanese restaurants in Spain.

SOTOGRANDE International KE BAR Location: Frontline Port Tel. 956 793 333 Chic venue ideal for watching the world pass by with snacks and full meals.

FLAHERTY’S Location: Frontline Port Tel. 956 790 390 Lively Irish bar and restaurant with wellpriced snacks and full dishes – fun ambiance and live music evenings.

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SCHILO Location: Ctra. de Casares Tel. 952 937 800 fincacortesin.com Gourmet Asian-fusion cuisine created by world-class chef Schilo Van Corvorden at the Finca Cortesin Hotel and Golf Resort. Superb service, elegant setting and excellent wine list.

WEST OF SAN PEDRO Italian LA PAPPARDELLA Location: Laguna Village Tel. 952 807 354 lapappardella.com Popular Italian restaurant group that made its mark in London and Puerto Banus. Extensive list of dishes made using the finest Italian ingredients, and great service.

A fine dining experience in chic, luxurious surroundings.

PURO BEACH Location: Laguna Village Tel. 951 316 699 purobeach.com Casual, elegant and chic beach club and restaurant serving delicious international dishes.

BENAHAVIS International TABERNA DEL ALABADERO Location: Ctra. de Ronda Tel. 952 812 794 alabaderoresort. com Creative inexpensive cuisine in elegant surroundings including stunning garden setting.

LA CASITA Location: La Heredia Tel. 952 788 033 Restaurant and Tapas Bar. A unique dining experience.

Modern classics with a twist of fine dining in the stunning village of La Heredia.

Live kitchen cams,

private dining areas and a beautiful terrace.

SAN PEDRO International PASSION CAFÉ Location: C.C. La Colonia Tel. 952 781 583 passioncafe.eu Fresh and creative food served throughout the day. Fantastic breakfasts, salads, wok dishes, fajitas, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Daily specials and superb evening menu.

Eclectic décor and pleasant ambience.

PUERTO BANUS Italian MACCHERONI Location: Jardines del Puerto Tel. 951 703 175 Fashionable pizzeria serving authentic Italian specialties.

Takeaway available.

Open every night from 8pm.

Oriental THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banus Tel. 952 818 392 thaigallery-restaurante.com Creative cuisine with professional service and lively atmosphere. Open daily for dinner.

NAGA THAI Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 naga.es Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Takeaway and full catering service also available.

NARUTO Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 811 827 Contemporary cuisine, presented

by Sushi des Artistes (Golden Mile) – sushi, sashimi and Japanese tapas. Takea-

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way available. Open seven days a week from 1pm till late.

International BUDDHA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 buddhabeachbanus.com Luxurious Balinese setting with al fresco restaurant ser-ving an appetizing selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, creative salads and lighter dishes.

A ‘snack and wrap’ menu can be enjoyed from Buddha’s beach beds.

LA SALA BANUS Location: Calle Belmonte Tel. 952 814 145 lasalabanus.com Open from 10am to midnight, seven days a week, La Sala offers eight individually styled settings to suit whatever mood you are in – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks with friends, evening cocktails or private business meetings. A set lunch menu from Monday to Friday is available for 15€ for two courses, and complimentary valet parking is available from 10am.

BUBLES Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, TIBV Tel. 606 070 979 bubblesmarbella. com Superb international cuisine and cocktails in stunning Balinese roof terrace setting.

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TANGO RESTAURANTE Location: Avenida de la Rivera, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 812 358 tangorestaurante. com Serving excellent Argentinean cuisine. Its unrivalled meat dishes and imaginative menu make Tango one of the best options in Banús.

EL GRAN GATSBY Location: Puerto Banus elgrangatsby.com A vanguard concept of the Mediterranean kitchen in the best spot of Puerto Banús, which offers you an Author’s kitchen with magnificent views over the Mediterranean sea OCEAN CLUB Location: Avda. Lola Flores Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es Luxurious beachfront restaurant and beach club located in the heart of Puerto Banus, offering traditional French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Also Asian specialties on offer.

NUEVA ANDALUCIA International GIRASOL Location: Avda. del Prado Tel. 952 813 859 Superb service and excellent food from award-winning chefs. Attractive surroundings and pleasant patio

terrace overlooking golf valley.

CHARME CAFÉ Location: Centro Comercial Plaza Tel. 952 906 312 charmecafe.com A charming restaurant with elegant style and best quality of food, drinks and service! Charme Cafe is your very own unique venue to enjoy a coffee with amazing views or a fabulous lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. MAGNA CAFÉ Location: Magna Marbella Golf Tel. 952 929 587 magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings. Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views.

STARZ MARBELLA Location: C.C. Centro Plaza Tel. 952 816 313 starzmarbella.com International food with all-day breakfast and extensive lunch menu. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5pm. Free wifi.

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BY BUENOS AIRES Location: Avda. del Prado Tel. 952 929 620 Superb Argentinean cuisine. Golf views on a beautiful terrace.

YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 952 818 861 cafeyanx.com A prized location and lively atmos-

phere make this a great choice allround.

NERMANS RESTAURANT AND BISTRO BAR Location: Avienda del Prado Tel. 952 815 398 nermans.com Sumptuous home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere, with attentive bilingual staff and good value for money.

POLYNESIAN’S RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL BAR Location: Urb. La Alcazaba Tel. 952 816 100 restaurantepolynesians.es Exotic fusion of tropical and oriental cuisine, with indoor or al fresco dining, relaxing ambience and Chinese wood-fired oven specialties.

Indian BOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha Tel. 952 906 748 Exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food, ambiance inspired by rich culture and all topped off with excellent service.

Italian REGINA’S Location: near Andalucia Plaza Tel. 952 814 529 Elegant surroundings with high-quality Italian dishes ranging from traditional to creative.

Oriental

THAI BANGKOK Location: Plaza de Las Orquideas Tel. 952 813 603 SENSATIONS DELI & SUSHI Location: Av. Manolete, 20 Tel. 952 814 964 sensationsdeliandsushi.com Innovative and tantalising sushi creations at competitive prices

GOLDEN MILE Oriental SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 sukhothai-restaurante.com Fabulous Thai cuisine with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor.

TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893 taipan-restaurante. com Enjoy cocktails at Polynesian Bar before sampling oriental cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

THAI ELEPHANT Location: Opposite Marbella Club Tel. 952 779 166 thaielephant.es Sumptuous original Thai and Japanese cuisine including sushi and a selection of curries, with a large terrace area perfect for al fresco dining. Takeaway and delivery service also available – with full menus and online order service.

RESTAURANT LISTING International VILLA TIBERIO Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 771 799 villatiberio.com Highly popular restaurant set within stylish surroundings; al fresco at it’s best.

SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046 smallworldcafe.com Small World Café is a cool, contemporary restaurant where diners can enjoy lazy breakfasts, a quick bite for lunch or a relaxed dinner from the simple yet creative menu.

SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 952 820 900 suiteclubs.com Stunning restaurant and lounge serving superb Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in luxurious surroundings.

Italian TERRAZZA DUAL Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 925 250 terrazzadual.com Great service and attractive surroundings. Homemade dishes. Takeaway also available.

MARBELLA International ZOZOI Location: Plaza Altamirano Tel. 952 858 868 zozoi.com Old converted house provides perfect atmosphere for cuisine with a difference.

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SANTIAGO Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 770 078 restaurantesantiago. com Specialising in fish and seafood from throughout Spain.

amapolamarbella. com Quaint restaurant set in the heart of Marbella, with experimental molecular gastronomy.

CASAMONO Location: Calle Estebanez Calderon Tel. 952 774 578 The cuisine is in the style of a classic French bistro with a delicious array of cocktails.

CASANIS Location: Calle Ancha 8 Tel. 952 900 450 Exquisite bistro serving menu del dia as well as a la carte, aperitifs and cocktails. Open Monday to Saturday for dinner.

GARUM Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 858 858 garummarbella.com Great for drinks, snacks and a la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

THE ORANGE TREE Location: Orange Square Tel. 952 924 613 Creative contemporary cuisine, with innovative new menu every six weeks.

Open daily for dinner from 6.30pm till late; early evening menu until 8pm.

BIJOU BAR & BISTRO Location: Plaza Juan de la Rosa Tel. 952 776 468 bijoumarbella.com Varied and wellpriced cuisine, designed to include fresh ingredients, in comfortable environment with excellent, friendly service.

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm.

AMAPOLA RESTAURANT Location: Calle Ortega y Gasset Tel. 952 774 650

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Italian ZAFFERANO Location: Calle Gloria 12 Tel. 952 863 125 ristorantezafferano.it Beautiful renovated old town house with modern Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings.

CASA NOSTRA Location: Calle Camilo Jose Cela Tel. 952 861 108 Local dining institution since 1988, with extensive selection of superb Italian cuisine.

DA FABIO Location: Marbella and El Rosario Tel. 952 823 376/952 833 467 Friendly, authentic Italian restaurant offering traditional cuisine and special dishes prepared by the chef. Open daily 11am-midnight, with easy parking.

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MOZAIC RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Location: Las Chapas. Tel. 952 839 901 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9am till midnight (lounge until 2am), offering Belgium and International cuisine.

BONO’S BEACH Location: Costabella beachside Tel. 952 839 236 bonosbeach.com Fine cuisine in a stunning location on one of the most beautiful beaches in Marbella.

THE BEACH HOUSE Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

NIKKI BEACH Location: Hotel Don Carlos (beachside) Tel. 952 836 239 nikkibeach.com/ Marbella Nikki’s signature ‘global’ cuisine served in luxurious beach club surroundings either on he palm-shaded al fresco terrace, or from one of the oversized beach beds.

MIJAS COSTA International EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Location: Miraflores Tel. 952 587 637 El Oceano is an oasis of laid-back luxury,

privately owned and operated, where guest comfort and satisfaction is paramount. The three restaurants serve up flawless food and the views are breathtaking.

MIJAS PLAYA Location: La Cala seafront Tel. 952 493 749 Popular restaurant overlooking the sea, with entertainment and dancing every evening. Superb food in elegant surroundings.

VALPARAISO Location: Ctra de Mijas Tel. 952 485 996 restaurantevalparaiso.es Excellent Italian and International cuisine in charming and elegant surroundings.

FUENGIROLA International PUEBLO LOPEZ Location: off Calle Valencia Tel. 952 471 929 Well-established, family-run restaurant in charming Pueblo Lopez cobbled courtyard.

LOS BOLICHES Vegetarian VEGETALIA Location: Calle Santa Isabel 8 Tel. 952 586 031 restaurantevegetalia.com Salad buffet with hot dishes of the day at lunchtime; a la carte selection in the evenings, fresh juices and homemade desserts. Open Monday-Saturday lunch; Friday and Saturday dinner.

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celebrate their Civil Partnership

When you pick up your copy of SOCIETY MARBELLA each month have you ever wondered how it gets to you?

history – breakthroughs that have helped save thousands of children’s lives and changed many more.

Working alongside our editorial team and printers we have a small distribution team who work like mad to make sure you get the latest edition as soon as it is printed. Every month our team drive up and down the coast battling against traffic, pedestrians jumping out in front of them and holidaymakers who think our distributors are tour guides and have plenty of time to chat and give directions. They are always trying to find that elusive parking space – not always easy when the police and traffic wardens are watching their every move.

Debbie told us “In 2007, I joined Action Medical Research with the intention of walking the Inca Trail the same year. However, life, time and money all conspired against me until now, and I really can’t believe that I am finally going. I have a couple of small goals to reach along my way.

For those of you that know me well, you will know I don’t like flying, having never been further than the Canary Islands, so a flight from Madrid to Lima is a big step. I will be 50 in 2012, although I hate to admit it. So, the saying “Fair, fat and fortyish” fits me well. I am going to start a get fit programme in the next few weeks with the aim of losing at least a stone in weight before I go. Going on the trek means a lot to me; it will be a fantastic personal achievement and at the same time raise money for a brilliant cause. I have never been particularly adventurous but I think that everyone should do something amazing once in their lifetime and this will be my big adventure. I will be joining a group of other trekkers at Barajas in Madrid, many of them, like me, will be travelling alone away from friends and family. It will be great fun to meet other like-minded people and I am looking forward to having a fantastic time.”

So, SOCIETY MARBELLA readers please go online and get those credit cards at the ready. All donations are much appreciated now matter how small. action.org.uk/sponsor/deborahjnorman jesselliotperrodeagua.com

One of our distribution team is soon to travel to Peru to walk the famous Inca Trail in aid of charity, and is appealing through SOCIETY MARBELLA for sponsors. On September 8 Debbie will be joining her fellow travellers in Madrid for the 13-hour flight to Lima. The charity she has chosen is Action Medical Research (action.org.uk).

The charity was founded in 1952 by Duncan Guthrie in his quest to find a cure for polio, a condition that blighted the lives of many thousands of children including his own daughter, Janet. Early research funded by the charity contributed to the development and rapid adoption of the first oral polio vaccine, which eradicated new cases of the disease in the UK. Since then the charity has developed an extraordinary track record in supporting some of the most significant medical breakthroughs in recent

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Nick Holland & Stephen Lloyd-Morgan

SOCIETY MARBELLA is delighted to be able to congratulate Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, (who we featured in the last issue of Confeti p92 & 93), and his manager and partner of 11 years, Nick Holland, on the celebration of their Civil Partnership Ceremony on May 25, surrounded by close family and friends, in the stunning setting of Spring Grove House, Bewdley, Worchestershire. “We just wanted to say what an amazing, truly memorable and very special day we both had. We could not have expected it to have gone any better and would not change a single thing. Thanks so much to all our very special families and friends who helped make it a day we shall never forgot and will treasure always. And to all our amazing friends, who were not able to be with us, an enormous thank you all for your very kind messages of support and good wishes; we have been overwhelmed.

Our great friend Julie-Anne Hunter delighted us by singing and Steve surprised us all by singing Come What May from Moulin Rouge during the ceremony.”

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OC Update Belgium’s number one nightclub La Rocca Party is coming to Ocean Club to help celebrate Belgian National Day on July 21, this is one not to be missed. Ocean Club has also released its official Ocean Club Marbella Limited and Exclusive CD of the latest dance and chill out tunes – it is available from reception and the on-site shop. Ocean Club is also internationally recognized for hosting one of the largest champagne sprays on the planet. People from all over the world come to experience these special parties. The next Champagne parties takes place on July 31and August 28.

Don’t forget Club Tropicana also takes place every Friday and offers a tropical vibe, an array of exotic cocktails and sizzling entertainment. Not to be missed are the OC Saturdays when the resident DJs pump it up a notch, spinning some truly amazing tunes, and there is some very sexy entertainment on offer! Of course, after all this you will need to visit the club’s Lazy Sundays where you can indulge in the deliciousness that the kitchen has to offer, dream yourself away, watch the beautifully soothing dancers, have a Bellini or two by the pool and maybe even a massage at the on-site spa! oceanclub.es

Celebrating 40 years of the greatest rock band of all time, the world’s best Queen Tribute band will rock Marbella on Friday August 5 2011 at Pinillo Beach Dream Ticket Promotions, the team that brought you the sell-out Bjorn Again Abba show last year, bring you the most anticipated event of the summer – the huge “Queen Tribute Concert” on Friday 5 August at the stunning new Pinillo Beach open-air concert arena in Marbella in partnership Marbella Town Hall and supported by Hard Rock Café.

On the 5th August 1986, Queen and Freddie Mercury played their last-ever

European concert to 25,000 people in Marbella’s football stadium. Exactly 25 years later, on Friday 5 August 2011, Marbella will once again rock to the sound of Queen’s greatest hits.

Headlining this unmissable night of entertainment are Gary Mullen & The Works performing their acclaimed international show “One Night of Queen”. Over the past 10 years they’ve played sold-out concerts all over the world, including 45,000 fans at the iconic Hyde Park in London.

Even Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are reported to be fans quoted as saying, “This is the only show we recommend to our fans.” Acclaimed international soprano Ruth Kerr will be joining Gary Mullen & The Works on stage to sing the unforgettable classic “Barcelona” sung originally by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe, in a rendition put together especially for this concert. Plus Ruth Lorenzo returns! Ruth stole the show when she performed in Marbella last year, enthralling the crowd with her breath-taking voice, unbridled Spanish passion and stunning stage presence – a true star in every sense and we are thrilled she is coming back. DJ Russell from Terra Blues completes the line-up and provides the party soundtrack, before, between and after the acts with his unique selection of 70s and 80s rock classics. Tickets are available from El Corte Inglés stores, FNAC in La Cañada, Hard Rock Café in Puerto Banús and online at ticketmaster.es, elcorteingles.es or by calling 676 289 968. queentributeconcert.com

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Great Golf Event: The La Sala Classic The 2nd La Sala Classic will be played on the exclusive Guadalmina South Course on the September2 2011.

The competition is a fourman team format and a shotgun start at 9am. The winning team will be presented with the incredible La Sala Classic trophy which, like the La Sala Classic just passed, was made exclusively for the competition by the renowned local artist David Marshall. The price

of the golf is €72, which includes a picnic lunch and buggies. If you would like to enter a team or would like to receive more information about the event contact Simply Golf Holidays on 951 319 138 or email info@simplygolfholidays.com. Places are limited so contact us soon to avoid disappointment. simplygoflholidays.com lasalabanus.com

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The Tropical Beach Party on August 25 at Nikki Beach is shaping up to be a hot one. Live on stage will be super cool showman Kid Creole and The Coconuts; The Coconuts are three glamorous backing vocalists, supported by an eight-piece band. New Yorker August Darnell is the band’s vocalist and they have an impressive list of hit records both in the States and Europe. Throw in the Nikki Beach dancers, conga players and assorted percussionists on the flambeau lit beach,

Exclusive Events at Pangea Get ready for a scorching summer of late-night partying at Pangea. This year the lucky in-crowd can expect out-ofthe-ordinary nightclub experiences with a series of one-off exclusive events hosted by famous nightclubs from all around the world. Pangea Marketing and Operations Manager and International Party Planner Martin Quinn (picture left) is flying back from a successful winter season in Dubai to ensure Pangea is once more the “It-club” for Marbella’s finest guests. When Martin is not at Pangea working, you will find him hanging out with friends at the Ascari Race Resort. If you manage to beat his lap time, you may find yourself on the VIP list for the entire summer. pangea-club.com

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with the Mediterranean sparkling in the moonlight, and you have the makings of a truly memorable night. And, if this wasn’t enough, the delectable Sophie Ellis Bextor and husband Richard Jones from The Feeling will be entertaining at the After Show Party with a DJ set – it’ll be murder on the dance floor!

Tickets €50, to include Show and After Show Party, available from Nikki Beach, After Show only available at €25.

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New fine dining restaurant opens in Puerto Banus Puerto Banús sees the launch of a brand new, fine dining restaurant “Huerto”. The restaurant marked the launch with a glamorous champagne and canapé reception last month.

The concept of Huerto is an exciting fine dining experience, using local produce, but without the formalities.

This restaurant will bring something very different to the area with its very high-quality food and service and innovative cooking style. It is located

in one of the best-known and highlyregarded buildings in the area, Playas del Duque. Thanks to the passion and the ambition of the head chef Victor Garvey, Huerto aims to raise the standards of dining in Puerto Banús, and offer customers an unforgettable fine dining experience. The menu is very imaginative, like nothing else in the area, and aims to please not only the taste buds but to also give a complete sensory experience. The aromas, tastes and visual presentation, all complement each other to make it unforgettable. This will be Andalucían produce as it has never been seen before, really pushing the boundaries as to what can be done with local produce. The passionate team will be combining creativity, skill and excellent service to create an unforgettable experience for their diners. By combining high quality and visionary food with exceptional service, this restaurant wants to become a destination for food connoisseurs from around the world. With free parking, and an easy-to-find location just off the main road, you can enjoy all the benefits of fine dining without the formalities, so no ties necessary!

To book a table at Huerto, or for more information call 951 087 064.

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June 3 saw Momo celebrate its “Summer Party”. The night had an exclusive ambience with the presence of various personalities from the Malaga social scene. Sax player Chambao provided the entertainment. Guests were welcomed with a cocktail and later on they enjoyed the restaurant, which opened its doors on June 7. The party continued with a Nikki Beach DJ until late.

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