Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf and Spa (Spain)

Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf and Spa (Spain) Africa DESCRIPTION ACCOMMODATION DINING ACTIVITIES & RESORT FACILITIES WEDDINGS WHAT’s INCLUDED DESCRIPTION Finca Cortesin is a spectacular independently-owned hotel, golf and spa resort set in the rolling hills between Marbella and Sotogrande, flanked by the Casares Mountains and with sweeping views of the Mediterranean coastline. Acclaimed, intricate interior design combined with impeccable service, superb food, exceptional spa, world-class golf and prime real estate, makes Finca Cortesin the epitome of refined, yet relaxed Mediterranean living. ACCOMMODATION The hotel comprises 67 suites with lofty four-metre-high ceilings and ranging from an impressive 50m² to 180m² in size. Its fresh, yet grand design is inspired by traditional Spanish architecture and gives every area a big, bright and luxuriously spacious feel that is otherwise so rare in Europe. La Reserva VillasTwo and four-bedroom villas are perfect for large families or groups at over 4,500 square feet. Each bedroom features an en suite bath and king bed, and common areas include a living room with fireplace, dining room, fully furnished kitchen equipped with the latest appliances, powder room, and ample outdoor living with porches, garden and private swimming pool. The architecture is Mediterranean in style, spacious and sunny with beautiful features, creating a smooth transition with the majestic Finca Cortesin Hotel. Green 10 VillasThese five-bedroom villas are situated with magnificent views of the Sierra Bermeja mountain range and partial views of the sea. Built on individual plots measuring up to 23,680 square feet each of the five en-suite bedrooms boasts living rooms with 18-foot-high ceiling, modern kitchens equipped with the most up-to-date appliances, parking for two cars, private gardens, and pools. DINING Led by German-born executive chef, Lutz Bösing alongside an expert team of professionals, creating an open and creative perspective on Spanish cuisine. Bösing´s culinary career stretches more than 30 years, twenty of which he spent refining and mastering Spanish cuisine. Today, Bösing´s main focus is to harmonize classical traditions with modern concepts in his ongoing search for the best products and “flavors of life.” El Jardin de LutzEl Jardín de Lutz offers a relaxed yet elegant ambiance for guests who prefer more traditional Spanish cuisine both indoor and outdoor. A picturesque terrace adorned with hundred-year-old olive trees features panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Complimentary à la carte breakfast is served here. KABUKI RAWKABUKI RAW is the hotel’s signature restaurant, awarded with one Michelin Star and two Suns in the Spanish Repsol Guide. The Kabuki Group is a world leader in Japanese cooking with five restaurants and a total of four Michelin stars. It is renowned in the region for having some of the best Japanese food outside of Japan, artfully-presented in elegant, intimate surrounds.Kabuki Raw serves exquisite traditional Japanese cuisine as well as emerging Japanese-fusion and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, all prepared by Chef Luis Olarra in a unique open kitchen. Don Giovanni Sicilian Chef Andrea Tumbarello skillfully brings an authentic taste of Italy to Finca Cortesin by preparing recipes that pay homage century-old traditions while cleverly weaving in ingenuity and innovation. Don Giovanni also bears two Suns in the Spanish Repsol Guide and is one of the finest Italian restaurants in Spain combining tradition and innovative ingenuity in the kitchen. The BarLocated in the hotel lounge, The Bar offers tapas, sandwiches, fruit cocktails and a wide selection of different teas and daily specialties. Drinks are also served in the patio lounge, a Moroccan adorned chill-out indoor terrace, and a spacious outdoor terrace. Golf Club HouseLocated at the entrance of Finca Cortesin’s golf course with stunning views to the Mediterranean, the Club House serves a proper golfer´s menu with healthful salads, club sandwiches, pasta and hamburgers. Beach ClubLess than a half mile from the hotel, the Beach Club spanning 65,000 square feet features teak wood flooring, lush gardens, Balinese beds and comfortable sun lounges surrounding a spectacular 35-meter infinity pool. Its restaurant, directly on the beach, offers the best in Mediterranean cuisine including seafood, fresh fish and rice dishes like the savory lobster rice. ACTIVITIES & RESORT FACILITIES Swimming lovers can choose from four pools. Three are located outdoors and measure 50m, 35m and 30m in length and all four-feature water treated with sea salt, which both benefits the skin and clears a swimmer’s airways and nasal passages. Finca Cortesin’s Racquet Club is located next to the golf course boasting two artificial clay tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts and a mini football pitch. Buggy transfers are available from the hotel. Tennis and Paddle equipment is available to guests at the Racquet Club Shop. The hotel grounds are surrounded by a world championship 18-hole champion golf course par 72, designed by Cabell Robinson. Opened in 2006, it is considered one of the best golf courses in Spain designed to incorporate the region’s local flora and fauna. At nearly 7,500 yards, it is one of the longest golf courses in Europe and also boasts a state-of-the-art Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy. Spa The first striking feature of Finca Cortesin’s spa is its impressive size. Spanning 24,000 square feet and boasting 11 treatment rooms equipped with under-floor heating and heated massage beds, guests can take advantage of the latest in beauty and rejuvenation technology with a wide range of therapies created by leading French specialist, Biologique Recherche and Colombian specialist, Tata Harper, with the latest in beauty and rejuvenation technology offering a wide range of therapies to offer long-lasting results for all skin types. Four of the treatment rooms are located in an exclusive area for a Thai spa prepared for oriental treatments. There is also a huge double treatment room for couples with a Roman bath. Facilities at the spa include three thermal areas, one female, one male and one unisex. All three are equipped with sauna, Turkish bath and relaxation area. Guests also have use of a 25-metre heated indoor saltwater pool, small plunge pool and a snow cave, the first one in Spain. In addition, the spa has a modern fitness center equipped with the latest wellness technologies of

Castilla Termal Monastery of Valbuena (Spain)

Castilla Termal Monastery of Valbuena (Spain) Europe DESCRIPTION ACCOMMODATION DINING ACTIVITIES & RESORT FACILITIES WHAT’s INCLUDED DESCRIPTION Located in the Golden Mile of Ribera del Duero and surrounded by the best D.O. Ribera del Duero wineries in Spain, Castilla Termal Monastery of Valbuena is a 12th C. Cistercian monastery. It is 2 hours from Madrid International Airport, the route to the Hotel is really relaxing and easy.  There are many things to do and see in the region, including the regional Wine Museum, exploring the history and culture of wine and, of course, the opportunity for wine tasting.  The Hotel can also arrange horseback tours of the Ribera del Duero taking you through the landscape of the vineyards and the local area. It also hosts the Foundation of the Ages of Man, where you can discover the history of the building, one of the best-preserved monasteries from the 12th C. in Europe. Or you can just kick back, relax and enjoy the thermal spa properties of the water and enjoy the many spa treatments available. The hotel also has a contrast area with wet and dry areas varying in temperature to achieve blood stimulation and eliminating toxins. ACCOMMODATION Castilla Termal Monastery of Valbuena offers 79 rooms (25 double rooms, 22 deluxe, 30 junior suites and 2 special suites) looking to the Douro river, the 12th C. church main façade and/or to the vineyards of Ribera del Duero.  All the rooms preserve the charm and elegance of the 12th C. Monastery. This historical building offers a modern decoration, integrated with the vintage furniture without breaking the harmony and identity of this impressive building. Services: Free Wi-Fi, bathrobe, slippers, shower cap, amenities in the bathroom made from our mineral-medicinal waters, selection of pillows, minibar, still water f.o.c. All bathrooms have both shower and bathtub, and all its sinks are made of Corian material. DINING Our gastronomic proposal is based on the ‘km 0’ culture, which means most of the hotel’s suppliers are local farmers and ranchers. We based our cuisine on the local traditional slow food. The gastronomic space at Castilla Termal Monastery of Valbuena has an exclusive à-la-carte restaurant, ”Converso”, which suggests both traditional and modern cuisine, prepared with the highest quality local products of Ribera del Duero. The Hotel also has a cafeteria, ”La Cilla”, with lighted options which can be tasted on the Monks Cave, the old cave inside the Monastery. The Hotel has also its own kitchen garden from which our Chef and his team collect the seasonal vegetables for our guests. ACTIVITIES & RESORT FACILITIES Castilla Termal Monastery of Valbuena Hotel offers a varied range of tailored activities and excursions. Our guest relations manager and the team will support you in designing your activities while you are in Ribera del Duero. Some of the activities would be visiting any antique wine cave in the area, harvesting during the season, hot-air balloon traveling across the area vineyards, visiting the Castle of Peñafiel, visiting some traditional lamb, olive oil and cheese farms, biking close to the river and its natural area, birdwatching, etc. We invite you not only to immerse yourself in the well-being of our waters but also in the customs and activities whose roots run deep in the region of the Ribera del Duero. With this aim in mind, we have put together a set of maps so that while you are staying here you will feel like you are one of the locals. The Ribera del Duero stands out for its close ties to the world of wine, its customs, and its natural environment. Its people are deeply conscious of it, so if there is one thing you can experience in the surroundings of the Golden Mile of La Ribera, it is a unique wine tourism experience. The first thing you must do is go for a walk among the vineyards of the region, then visit the wineries (bodegas) and taste their marvelous vintage red wines with the designation of origin Ribera del Duero. Apart from the vineyards, water is the main feature of the area, hand in hand with the Douro River, so you can walk or cycle your way from San Bernardo, while you travel through its villages such as Valbuena de Duero and Quintanilla de Onésimo. The local old towns have a special charm. A visit to Tudela de Duero is a must; you can taste and purchase its traditional asparagus in the various local shops and restaurants. Come to Peñafiel, take a walk by the Plaza del Coso and enjoy the spectacular views from the Castle. Enjoying the local cuisine is a must in your visit, these are some of the things that must not be missed: garlic soup, a pincho of sucking lamb “al sarmiento” in the Traspinedo district and roast suckling lamb at our Restaurante Converso. At the weekend, you mustn’t skip the hour of the vermouth, where you can try exquisite tapas in the local bars made in the traditional way with local products and combined with their best wines. In our own facilities, you can get an insider’s sense of the area’s rural culture by visiting our organic garden with a gardener, touring the monastery’s historical premises, enjoying a group tasting in unique spaces such as the ”Bodega de los Monjes” (the Monks’ Winery), where the Cistercian monks, the fathers of the wines of the D.O. Ribera del Duero founded the vine-growing and wine-making culture of the region. In addition, during your stay with us, you can enjoy our “Vino Converso” wine, exclusively for our guests. Depending on the time of year when you visit the Castilla Thermal Spa in the Monastery of Valbuena, you will be able to enjoy the traditional celebrations and festivals, in which the out-of-towners contribute all of their effort and enthusiasm, such as: Easter, the descent of the angel in Peñafiel, the Tudela Asparagus Festival, the festivals of the patron saints in summer (such as the Chundará folk festival in Peñafiel), the

7Pines Resort Ibiza (Spain)

7Pines Resort Ibiza (Spain) Europe DESCRIPTION ACCOMMODATION DINING ACTIVIETIES & RESORT FACILITIES WEDDINGS WHAT’s INCLUDED DESCRIPTION In an exclusive location high on the cliffs, with endless views of the Mediterranean Sea, we have created a place for you on Ibiza so special and perfect that you can fully concentrate on yourself. In our spacious resort, surrounded by pine groves, you can enjoy your independence completely undisturbed. With our first-class service and exciting offerings, let us inspire you to try new experiences during your time with us. ACCOMMODATION Our 186 spacious suites are spread out over a sprawling park to lend the resort all the charm of an Ibizan village. The open-plan architecture of the one and two-bedroom suites ensures plenty of natural light and moments of wellbeing. With the luxury furnishings and amenities in our suites, the emphasis is on your enjoyment and making sure you lack for nothing during your stay. Each suite features a fully equipped House Bar with a selection of exceptional wines, premium spirits, soft drinks, ice and a cocktail making tool to inspire you to be your own mixologist and feel at home. Our new ‘7Pines Service’ concept ensures your satisfaction. We are happy to advise you in choosing the best suite for your needs. The Laguna is a collection of 42 suites, each with terraces or balconies, set around a central lagoon-style swimming pool with its own chiringuito bar. The one and two-bedroom suites exude Ibizan décor with views over the pool or the sea and the magical rocky island of Es Vedrà. Outward-facing suites even have their own access to a long swim-up pool. With its location and layout giving it a feel of “resort within the resort”, The Laguna is ideal for large groups or events and can be booked exclusively for that purpose. Spread around the resort amidst fragrant gardens, The Ibicenco Village features 140 one and two-bedroom suites distributed in 37 traditional whitewashed houses. Each house consists of 3 or4 suites varying in size and attributes: all our suite offer a furnished terrace or balcony with views to either the resort, the gardens or the sea. Some suites and all of our two bedroom suites feature an own pool to enjoy the Ibizan sun from the comfort of your garden. With an infinite choice of space, views and facilities to choose from, we make sure you find the right accommodation for a memorable time with us. Located in a prime location at the edge of the cliff with direct views of the sea and the magical island of Es Vedrà, the Cliff Suites are the resort’s most luxurious and exclusive accommodation. Enjoying plenty of personal space and unparalleled views, these two-bedroom duplex suites are ideal for everyone, that seeks for space and luxury, families or group of friends looking to spend quality time together. DINING We offer modern and refined gastronomy in a relaxed 7Pines atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for fine dining, our legendary barbecue or room service in your suite, we can provide for each of your 7Pines moments. We offer our guests the following dining and drink solutions: The ViewClifftop restaurant offering modern Asian inspired cuisine, complemented by panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Open for buffet breakfast and à la carte dinner. Cone ClubMediterranean sharing plates in a relaxed yet magical atmosphere exuding Ibizan vibes. Open from noon till late. Pershing Yacht TerraceAn elegant spot for pre-dinner signature cocktails or late-night drinks in a stylish atmosphere inspired by the flair of a Pershing motor yacht. Infinity & Laguna Pool BarsEnjoy finger food and light cuisine alongside refreshing beverages by the resort´s pools. Lobby BarSet in the beautiful décor of our iconic lobby, this is the ideal place to start the day with a specialty coffee, for a rendezvous to grab a refreshment prior to an excursion or for a pre-dinner drink. ACTIVIETIES & RESORT FACILITIES Our Guest Relations Team will be delighted to offer our guests any kind of recommendations and make arrangements for them during their stay.Our Guest Relations Team would be delighted to make recommendations and design a personalized itinerary for you. Restaurant suggestions, private boat trip, activities & sport, Ibiza experiences. Spa A 1,500 m² oasis of pampering, Pure Seven spa is a true haven of wellbeing inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle and energy of Ibiza with a mission to reconnect body and mind. The spa is comprised of six treatment rooms offering a wide range of body and facial massages, a beauty salon with a mani-pedi bar and hair and make-up services. WEDDINGS At 7Pines Ibiza, we make your dreams come true on the best day of your life. Whether large or intimate, in a ballroom or a secluded spot, let us take care of the details and the formalities, so that you can relax and have plenty of time for yourself and your guests. Choose the most beautiful place for your “I Do’s”- on the cliffs, in the gardens or on one of our beautiful terraces. With unlimited sea views, let nature be your backdrop. Our dedicated wedding team will take care of the rest.  Are you looking for a perfect location for a proposal? How about dinner at sunset on our private 7Pines Pershing yacht? You ask the crucial question, we’ll take care of everything else. Children Yes, children are welcome year round. The Infinity Pool is for adults only. WHAT’s INCLUDED Breakfast, Wifi, welcome amenity are included as well as Spa access and scheduled wellness activities. READ REVIEWS REQUEST QUOTE Reviews TRAVEL TIPS NEED TRAVEL RELATED TIPS & INFORMATION Best rates & exclusive perksTrips tailored to your unique needsGlobal expertise & connectionsPeace of mind 24/7 GET A QUOTE MORE DESTINATIONS OTHER HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS​ Explore other honeymoon Destinations: Europe Honeymoons Africa Honeymoons Indian Ocean Honeymoons Southeast Asia Honeymoons