When the call came through that the editor wanted a review of a Costa Blanca spa I was barely off the phone before I was reaching for my car keys. More jobs like this please! El Rodat, Javea The hotel and spa complex itself does seem rather small (it is in fact a member of [...]
Our main aim is to offer anyone who is struggling with cancer related problems practical help, support, advice and professional counselling. This support is for direct sufferers, carers, family members or friends who feel affected by cancer. You can always be assured of a warm and understanding welcome from our exceptional group of workers. Our [...]
Listening to Spanish music is a great way to improve your accent and learn more about Spanish culture, but perhaps up to now, the only Spanish pop music you have listened to was on the Eurovision song contest. Oh dear……… look at it this way, if a Martian landed on Earth and could only listen [...]
Understanding the terms you will hear when buying a property will put you one step ahead in the game. But please note: the definitions below are for guidance only. It cannot be over emphasised that anyone planning to buy a property in Spain must take independent legal advice in a language they understand fully from [...]
By Glyn Moran, Partner, Costa Blanca Legal & Fiscal The question of Wills is addressed by commentators and writers with alarming regularity and this is not without good reason. In this article I have sought to re-visit the topic and provide a brief yet hopefully informative and structured explanation of why a Will (whether English [...]
We don’t usually review books in this magazine, but occasionally one comes along with such resonance that we can’t ignore it. Well-known (and much loved) Javea resident Gina Gatoli King has produced such a book. It reveals the powerful story behind her son Kenan’s battle with Leukemia… As the story of Kenan’s life unfolds, it [...]
One thing we get contacted regularly about here at Home Magazine is the often poor level of service provided by telecoms companies in Spain. With that in mind we decided to ask a company we know we can we rely on to give us the low down on their company ethos. Bay Connect, based in [...]
Lee Latchford Evans, ex Steps Star now Celebrity Fitness Expert Are You Ready to Get Active in 2011? We are now at the beginning of a New Year, and many of us will have made New Year Resolutions about improved health and fitness. One of the most common reasons people give for not doing exercise [...]
International editor Adrian Bridgwater and Lauren McGregor spin around the best gadgets available to consumers this season. From the seriously weird to the seriously fun – there’s something out there for everyone! Adrian Bridgwater & Lauren McGregor Nobody likes getting out of bed – so why not do it with a bang and a whizz… [...]
Skiing: Never tried it? Wouldn’t know where to begin? Don’t look good in Ski Pants? Fear not! Stephen Hibbert takes us gently by the hand and leads us through his ‘Beginner’s Guide to Skiing’. Why go skiing? One word: Excitement. There really is no other feeling that matches the sensations that overwhelm you when racing [...]
