Oz in Spain

GREAT TITLE TRACK from Tasmanian-born, Madrid-based singer-songwriter Aaron Thomas’ second album, Made of Wood…

Kristina Szekely: queen of the social scene

THEY ARE A SELECT GROUP. Costa del Sol personalities whose names have become synonymous with Marbella glamour… one-time Puerto Banús resident Sean Connery; the late Deborah Kerr and James Hunt; Kevin Keegan; Julio Iglesias, Dolph Lundgren and Málaga-born Antonio Banderas (who still own homes in the area)… (more…)

Madrid launches bid for 2018 Ryder Cup

(Photo: Michael Denker)

By PEDRO BOLICHERO

THERE ARE several reasons why Madrid should host the 2018 Ryder Cup – but one virtually unassailable one: the weather. (more…)

City hosts Skål International Spain congress

IMAGEN©TURISMO ANDALUZ S.A.

IT HAS BEEN a difficult few years for Marbella but Spain’s capital of glamour is working hard to recapture the sparkle of its golden years in the limelight. The city is well known for its championship golf courses, its five-star hotels, its select boutiques, its glitzy beach clubs and its celebrity visitors but it is also consolidating its reputation as a prime congress destination. (more…)

Alcaidesa event supports earthquake victims

(Photo: Luis Corralo)

THE THIRD edition of the Haiti Charity Pro-Am at Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort (in Cádiz province) was such a resounding success that the complex’s two courses were needed to accommodate a total of 160 players, including 40 professionals – all of whom were keen to support the Caribbean country, one of the poorest in the world, which suffered the effects of a devastating earthquake in January. (more…)

Favourites take the main Oscars

PENELOPE CRUZ had the honour of presenting the first award of the 2010 Oscars – but later missed out on her own chance of winning a second consecutive Academy Award for best supporting actress. (more…)

Moulin Rouge-themed gala in Marbella

ROTARY CLUBS on the Costa del Sol are holding a gala dinner in Marbella to raise funds for the organisation’s international “End Polio Now” project. (more…)

Bowling them over with his diplomatic skills

THE JURY REMAINS out on John Howard’s tenure as Australian prime minister from (1996-2007) but the verdict is pretty well unanimous on his cricket accomplishments. (more…)

Developing creativity – and unwinding

DRAWING AND painting is a great way to unwind and relax, and with some helpful pointers from a professional, and a basic understanding of the fundamentals, the enjoyment can be magnified. (more…)

Fund-raising race night in Mijas

THE FOUNDATION for Abandoned and Mistreated Animals (F.A.M.A.) is holding another fund-raising race night at Restaurante El Potro on 13 March, where guests can enjoy a buffet dinner plus half a bottle of wine for €18 a person, with El Potro donating €5 for every diner to F.A.M.A. (more…)