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If you adore cooking for company and have always wanted to show off your culinary skills LIVE on TV – you may just be in luck. ITV, a British television network is on the hunt for contestants to take part in a Costa del Sol special for a new series of their popular show Come dine with me.

The show is being filmed in Spain for the first time ever between June 27 and July 10. The TV show is looking for British expats and fluent English speaking locals who are not camera shy, have a flair for cooking and a passion for hosting dinner parties.

The premise of the show consists of four complete strangers being grouped together and competing against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants over a few days. At the end of the allotted time, the votes are tallied up and the host who is deemed to have created “the perfect dinner party experience” will win a cash prize of 1,000 pounds sterling.  Read more »

This weekend Marbella will see pure luxury with the Marbella Luxury Weekend, a project driven by the Department of Toursism of the Town Council of Marbella. The town is completing its preparations to become host to one of the most important social occasions of the summer. During four days, from the 2nd to 5th of June 2011, Puerto Banús will become an extraordinary showcase for the leaders of the world of fashion with catwalks and exclusive presentations from some of the biggest names in fashion.

It is the first time that a project combines the most representative segments of the tourist sector. Marbella Luxury Weekend has obtained the direct collaboration of the firms located in the port itself, of the catering sector and of the principal hotel chains in the town. The establishment of luxury firms per square metre within this perimeter bears no comparison or competition with any other port in the world, with more than fifty international brands residing here.  Read more »

It has been Marbella’s lifelong dream to have a port large enough to allow entry for ocean liners, and until now La Bajadilla marina has had to resort to disembarking passengers into boats to bring them to the town. Now, it appears that the prayer has finally been answered, as in a bid to attract a new form of tourism to Marbella‘s sunny shores, a tender from Malaga Football Club owner Qatari Sheikh Abdullah Ben Nasser Al-Thani has been accepted.

The plans for the re-vamped port include a 200m quay for cruise liners and a five-star hotel on the marina, as well as new shops, bars, restaurants and supermarkets. The extended pier will not only be able to berth cruise liners, but also an exclusive pier inside the marina is to be set aside for 26 boats, with a further 541 berths for private craft. La Bajadilla’s capacity will increase from its current 262 quota to over 800 boats. A new underground car park will also give space for 450 vehicles in addition to the current 683 places on the surface.  Read more »

The good weather sparks the holiday get away for anyone who longs for a seaside break. On the Sicilian coasts one can already feel the first sea breeze which evokes the atmosphere of a warm summer.

Among the wonders that Sicily has to offer one of the top attractions is the warm, azure blue sea that laps white sandy beaches and rocky coves. The sea is never boring and staying in a home with sea views is an exciting and restful experience.

There are different ways to enjoy the sea: nature lovers prefer to explore unspoilt landscapes whereas some visitors are attracted by the cities. DiCasaInSicilia offers a wide and varied range of accommodation to suit every need.  Read more »

Summer is finally coming to the Costa del Sol and with it, the promise of warmer balmy nights, ice cold mojitos and a chance to let your hair down at one or more of this season’s concerts.

In the coming months artists from all over the world will be visiting the province, performing in a variety of concerts offering all kinds of music, such as: pop-rock, jazz, blues and soul, with sounds from the 80′s, 90′s and even some modern music too. British group, Jamiroquai, headed by singer Jason Kay have confirmed this week that their tour date in Malaga will be 3^rd August.

While the complete concert programme is yet to be finalised, amongst the many famous names who will appear at the open air auditorium are Ricky Martin and Juanes. The Puerto Rican “Mr. La Vida Loca” himself will be in Malaga on the 27^th July as part of his European “Music Soul Sex” tour. It has also been announced that he will sing some new material, as well as well loved classics from previous albums.

Peter André, a English-born Australian singer, who once topped the charts with his hit single “Mysterious Girl” (how could we forget?!) back in 1997 will also be heading the bill.  Read more »