Motoring author, racing driver and photo-journalist Ian Kuah reports on the Porsche Cayman. If the new Porsche Cayman S PDK were a one trick pony, its 7 min 55 sec lap time on the Nurburgring would be impressive enough. But its competence on a racetrack is but one facet of the most well rounded sportscar that reasonable money can buy... [More...]
The Art of being Stephen Howes “The art scene on the Costa del Sol is booming,” says Benalmádena-based international fine art dealer, Stephen Howes. “There are a lot of talented artists in this part of the world. In addition, there are a lot of people with money, and who are clever with money, who are keen to buy great pieces of art on... [More...]
The transformation “La Terraza is the missing piece of the puzzle,” revealed Sala Group’s Ian Radford. “La Sala has already succeeded as a popular venue to dine within an exciting ambiance and begin the night with a few after-dinner drinks, and Aqwa Mist has proved itself to be THE place to party until the early hours, but something was... [More...]
The Voice TV presenter and Very.co.uk designer, Holly Willoughby put real women on the runway this season with her campaign to celebrate the female form. Known for her appreciation of natural beauty and feminine curves Holly launched a competition to find ‘real women’ to appear alongside the professional models in her latest collection for... [More...]
FAST, FURIOUS AND LIVING AMONGST US This month SOCIETY MARBELLA talks to local resident and the star of the upcoming Fast & the Furious 6 film, Kim Kold. How did you develop a career in acting? I was spotted whilst working as a bodybuilder and asked to play the role of Dennis in a story of a gentle giant; a shy man, who despite his... [More...]
As May approaches every year, Hollywood’s elite flock to the French Riviera for the most prestigious film event of the year showcasing everything from Oscar predicted box office hits to indie documentaries. However only a personal invitation will allow you access to the inner workings of the renowned Cannes Film Festival. From May 15 to May 26... [More...]
Línea directa reports on new legislation for paying fines On March 4th this year, new legislation governing the payment of fines for traffic offences was introduced in Spain. According to the new law, drafted and passed by the Spanish Directorate-General of Traffic (Dirección General de Tráfico) and the Ministry of the Interior, the... [More...]
Society Marbella brings you all the gossip and glamour straight from Hollywood Hollywood is set to welcome a handful of talented babies in the coming months with three famous faces announcing they are pregnant. Glee’s Heather Morris, Hollywood siren, Halle Berry and beautiful businesswomen, Ivanka Trump are all boasting a baby bump!... [More...]
Taking an extremely well known restaurant site, and injecting new life and colour into it is never going to be an easy task. Chowka, however, lives up to its predecessor the Polo House and then some. The formerly lavish interior has now been re-vamped to produce a slick and fresh Indian and Andalucian combination that reflects the menu and ideology behind this fantastic new restaurant. Head Chef... [More...]
At Umami, San Pedro’s latest trendy eatery, everyday ingredients are spruced up and transformed into spectacular, imaginative dishes. Factor in relaxed, clued-up staff, it’s no wonder Umami is such a local hit. Located in the heart of town, this Scandinavian take on Nobu offers an eclectic range of Asian-influenced dishes, unexpected fusions of classic French and Japanese cuisine and a... [More...]
The Sea Grill at Puente Romano has had the make over of make overs. The décor is simply out of this world making it one of the most stylish venues on the Coast. We were dining with some very experienced industry insiders and their opinion was unanimous, this beachside restaurant has a visual wow factor rarely seen elsewhere in the area. We sipped our ice cold glasses of rose on the newly... [More...]
Make your health matter during Spinal Health Week If you spend most of your day sitting, whether it’s at work, in the car, travelling, or watching TV, you are not alone. As a society of sitters this is taking its toll on our health. Almost all of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our lives, with one in five experiencing chronic back problems. In fact, low back pain (LBP) is the... [More...]
With plenty of options available to get you into shape these days, our resident fitness and nutrition expert, Paul Isaacs, looks at the pros and cons of two of the most popular keep-fit regimes - Boot Camps and Personal Training, to help you decide if either may be right for you. Boot Camps PROS: Low cost, group support and motivation CONS: Lack of individual attention, ‘one... [More...]
Stressed out insomniac Marcus Moriarty is starting to feel the effects of his hectic lifestyle. Desperate for some relief from his constant back pain, he tries out lymphatic drainage massage and reflexology at the Beauty Room San Pedro. I arrived at the salon with my phone glued to my ear, arguing with an incompetent member of staff and I feel like I am about to have a heart attack. After... [More...]
Nicola McGeorge tries out the latest must have celebrity beauty treatment, the Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Facial, performed by skin specialist, Sofia at the Pure Skin Beauty Room. Okay, I know I am going to shock my regular readers, but I haven’t had a facial in over four months. My skin is simply horrendous; congested, dull, dehydrated and you could play join the dots with my... [More...]
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