The Wedding Journal Show in Dublín

Wedding Journal Show Dublin 2011

It’s that time of year again and our commercial team are getting ready for a busy couple of months attending trade shows and exhibitions all over Europe.

Our “European Tour” kicks off next weekend with the Wedding Journal Show at Dublin’s Citywest Complex.

From Friday the 14th to Sunday the 16th January, anyone planning on getting married in the near future will find a large selection of wedding experts providing everything you need for that perfect wedding.

Anyone interested in getting married in Spain should visit the Sunset Beach Club stand (F5) where Melissa, from our commercial department,t will be able to give you lots of useful information about weddings in Spain, our hotel as an ideal venue and our fantastic wedding packages. You’ll also have the chance to enter into a competition to win a Romantic Winter Break for two people at Sunset Beach Club!

Show opening times are as follows:

Friday – 3pm to 8pm

Saturday & Sunday – 12pm to 6pm

35 Yachts will Take Part in the Benalmádena’s XVIII Interclub Regatta

XVIII Regata Interclub de BenalmadenaThis weekend, sailing fans will be able to enjoy the XVIII edition of the Interclub Regatta which will take place in Benalmádena waters this weekend.

Scheduled for the 8th and 9th January, the Regata will congregate approximately 150 sailors who will make up the crews of the 35 yachts competing for the “Accastillage Diffusion Trophy”. As it is one of the classic regattas in the sailing calendar, organizers are expecting competitors from all over Andalucia.

This edition of the Interclub Regatta is organized by the Benalmádena Yacht Club and the Port Authority, with the collaboration of the Spanish Sailing Federation and sponsorship by Accastillage Diffusion nautical shops.

As expected in this type of Regatta, the fleet will be divided into different classes – there are boats ranging from 6 metres to 15 metres in length – with different prizes being awarded to the winner of each class.

Unfortunately, the weather forecast for Benalmadena doesn’t look too good for weekend; we expect rain on Saturday with light winds (7km/h) with conditions improving on Sunday with southerly winds of up to 36km/h which should guarantee a fun day of sailing.

Photo Credit: francescopozzi

Photos from the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

The New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner which was held in the Oasis Restaurant was a great success! Over 150 guests enjoyed an evening of great food, live music and dancing to welcome the new year.

Our undercover reporter managed to take a few pictures of the evening which we have included in the gallery below. See for yourselves what was on the menu (the dessert looked particularly amazing!), photos from behind the scenes in the kitchen, and guests having a a great time!!!

New Anti-Smoking Law for Spain

new anti-smoking law in spainAs from the 2nd January 2011, Spain will enforce a new tough anti-smoking law, joining some of Europe’s strictest anti-smoking nations by prohibiting smoking in enclosed places.

Spain’s previous anti-smoking law which was put in place in 2006 was designed to crack down on smoking in all public spaces; however, it’s major flaw – and the reason for its failure – was that it allowed owners of bars, cafes and restaurants to decide whether they would allow smoking in their establishments; the majority chose to do so!

The new law which comes into effect on the 2nd January is a lot stricter. The following are some of the main points:

  • No smoking in enclosed public spaces
  • No smoking in playgrounds and grounds of schools and hospitals
  • No smoking in Bars, Cafes and Restaurants (this is the biggie!)

So what does this mean for Sunset Beach Club?

As from the 2nd January 2011, Sunset Beach Club will become a Smoke Free Zone. Smoking in all interior areas of the hotel, including indoor public areas and the apartments will be strictly prohibited.

Smoking will only be permitted in the following areas of the hotel:

  • 1st floor: In the swimming pool area; on the terrace next to the restaurant; at the pool bar; in the archery area; and where there are sunbeds (except for the area near the children’s playground).
  • 6th Floor: On the balcony next to the Panorama Bar and in the passageway at the hotel entrance.

It’s going to be interesting to see how the new anti-smoking law is enforced by the government; Spain has always been known as one of Europe’s most permissive countries in terms of smoking in public places. It’s going to be hard for many to get out of the habit of “lighting up” in a bar and only strict enforcement of the law will ensure its success.

Navigate here to get information about rehabilitation and treatment.

Video: Costa del Sol Golf Course Guide

Here’s a short video which is ideal for golf groups thinking of travelling to the Costa del Sol for their next club or society golf holiday.

As well as detailing the facilities and activities which make Sunset Beach Club an ideal base for golfers, the video also provides a quick guide to some of the most popular golf courses on the coast: Mijas Golf, Torrequebrada, Rio Real, Lauro Golf, Marbella Golf, Santana Golf and, of course, our sister Resort of La Cala!

Happy viewing!

Father Christmas Keeps Busy on his Holiday

He’s supposed to be on holiday, relaxing and getting ready for his long trip around the world; however, Santa just can’t stay still!

We’ve caught him on camera again, helping around the resort: Cleaning around the pool, gardening, changing light bulbs, lifeguard duties, cleaning rooms, you name it, he’s been doing it! He’s even managed to find time to do some exercise in the gym and to play Petanca on the promenade with some of the hotel guests!