A hotel in the heart of La Rabassa forest

Today's review is dedicated to a charming mountain hotel in Andorra, right in the heart of La Rabassa forest: Comabella Hotel. It is a homely accommodation, perfect for couple getaways, or family or groups trips.

Situated in the centre of the Sant Julià de Lòria parish, this lovely place is surrounded by mountains and a valley which can be appreciated from the hotel rooms. In addition, it is next to Naturlandia, the great nature theme park of the Pyrenees, and just 11 km away from Andorra La Vella.

The simple and cosy design characterises the rooms of this hotel in Sant Julià de Lòria, giving you that homely sensation so typical of the rural hotels. Most of them allows you to contemplate their amazing view of the valley of the Pyrenees.

All are equipped with complete services such as wifi, telephone, safety deposit box and bathroom with hairdryer and hydromassage bath, among others. You have also the possibility of choosing a single, double or family room for up to 4 people.

Another key element of this hotel is the meeting room with an area of 50 square metres, specially designed for organising events and celebrations. This room is fully equipped with audio-visual and lighting systems.

It is a very functional space specially designed to satisfy all customer needs.

This hotel for events in Andorra also offers the assistance of a professional staff specialised in the organisation of this type of celebrations.

The portfolio of services of the Comabella Hotel ensures a pleasant experience with a lovely out of doors swimming pool - surrounded by gardens and a solarium terrace -, gym, restaurant with daily menu and dishes à la carte.

Hotel keys:

-          Free car park

-          Wifi in the rooms

-          Meeting room 

Hotel in Calviá with sea view

Calviá is one of the tourist centres of Majorca, receiving each year crowds of tourists attracted by its beautiful beaches and its lively atmosphere. In fact, in this municipality are gathered a large part of hotels of Majorca beach. 

Agua Beach Hotel in Palmanova is situated in a very privileged place, in Paseo del Mar of Palmanova, just in front of the beach. It is a quite area in Calviá where, as in the rest of the municipality, the British tourism is predominant.

Its location allows you to enjoy the beautiful Palmanova beach and the lively the Magaluf beach. It is also situated just some minutes walk from six golf courses and a mini-golf, reason why golf lovers could also enjoy their favourite sport during their holidays.

Hotel offers four types of accommodations, normal standard room or room with sea views, superior room and studio apartments. All of them have services such as safety deposit box, satellite TV, air-conditioning, wifi and terrace. Its design is simple and functional, and its rooms are spacious and comfortable.

Superior rooms can lodge up to three adults, and are just renovated. Studios are perfect for trips with family or friends, because they have kitchen with glass-ceramic hob, fridge and kettle.  Besides, you can request another room and increase the capacity up to six people.

Regarding services of this hotel for groups in Calviá, it should be noted its accommodation with half board breakfast and buffet dinners to taste the local and international cuisine.

Agua Beach Hotel in Palmanova has also swimming pool, solarium area, terrace bar, lounge, reading and TV room, and social activities to entertain guests.

Hotel keys:

-          Wifi in the rooms

-          Half board

-          Location just in front of the beach.  

Sol Hotels, the family hotels chain of Melià

When we talk about family hotels or beach resorts for children, the Sol Hotels brand appears on the front page.  It is the chain created by the Melià Hotels & Resorts group especially for those families wanting to enjoy quiet days on the seashore, with everything within reach.

Almuñecar, Costa del Sol, Benidorm, Majorca, Tenerife, Lanzarote or even Bulgaria, Croatia or Egypt are some of the destinations where are placed the family hotels managed by this chain.

Its motto is the simple and functional space, with special furniture for the comfort of the whole family, both kids and adults, an affordable price and complete entertainment programs.  Besides, all of them have adapted cuisine service, with options for coeliacs, and common areas designed to guarantee maximum fun to all guests without needing to go out of the hotel.

The most famous hotels of this family hotel chain are the so-called Flintstones Hotels, beach accommodations decorated and inspired in the famous animated series The Flintstones.  

These hotels stand out for being designed like authentic theme parks, with services especially focused on children and spaces created in their own image and likeness: children dining room with kid's menu, workshop area, games area, children's swimming pool, miniclub for different ages (from 8 months to 4 years; from 5 to 8 years, and from 9 to 12 years).

Benidorm Agir Hotel: design hotel with spa

When I travel to Benidorm, I usually want to spend peaceful holidays in the beach and in a lively atmosphere. But the experience could be even more rewarding if you complement it with a hotel with spa and excellent services where you can relax after a day of sun.

All this is possible in the Agir Hotel in Benidorm, a modern design hotel located in the Mediterráneo avenue of Benidorm. This homely accommodation is just 320 feet from Levante beach and very close to the bustling and picturesque streets of the old quarter. 

Its complete spa is one of its main attractions. Spending some hours there, after a long day in the beach, is just a real pleasure. It has Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, relaxing area, and massage menu on request. 

And... to ensure a pleasant experience in this hotel in Levante beach, guests can enjoy amazing views of the city and the Mediterranean from the pool situated in the building terrace roof.  There is also a solarium area, gym, restaurant, café bar, free wifi in the entire hotel and 24 hours reception.

Rooms of this hotel in Benidorm have a modern but simple and functional design, elegant furnished, spacious, with plenty of natural light. Besides, all of them have varied services such as satellite TV, telephone, bathrooms and terrace.

Hotel keys:

-          Complete spa

-          Free wifi in the entire hotel

-          24 hours reception.  

Bungalow complex in the heart of the golf course of Maspalomas

Bungalows Parque Golf is an accommodation complex located right in the heart of one of the most important golf courses of the Canary Islands: Maspalomas Golf. It is a golf course located on the shore of Maspalomas beach, next to its incredible nature reserve of dunes. 

Golf lovers will find in this bungalow complex in Maspalomas the perfect lodging for their holidays, since they could practice its favourite sport without going so far, and will have the lively life of the town just one step from the beach.

Besides, from Bungalows Parque Golf you could easily visit the famous Maspalomas lighthouse, the nature reserve of dunes, Playa de Inglés, Puerto Rico, Arguineguin and San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

There is also the perfect choice for those who travel with partner or family, since bungalows are prepared with services for this type of public, such as single beds, cots and extra beds. There have also terrace, sofa, kitchen and living area.  In this way, it is more comfortable for those guests who are looking for beach and sun holidays at a really affordable price.

Among services offered by this bungalows in Gran Canaria, stand out the beautiful swimming pool situated just in the centre of the golf course and, therefore, surrounded by relaxing green areas. There is also a solarium area with deckchairs, free car park without book it previously and a bicycle and car rental service. 

Hotel keys:

-        Free car park

-        Location in the heart of the golf course of Maspalomas

-        Extra cots and beds.  

The activities of the Month in the Classroom Kitchen Mencey

The Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey has been a historical reference for decades on the island of Tenerife, regarding the most exquisite and cutting edge cuisine. Leading this gastronomic experience is the executive chef Juan Carlos Clemente and the Mencey Cookery Classroom, a space designed to enjoy a culinary experience.

During the month of March, the Mencey Cookery classroom offers 2 special cooking courses in Tenerife for all food lovers.

Gastronomic hotel in Tenerife

The first, is a special course on the world of mushrooms and will be carried out by chef José Miguel Barrera with the invaluable help of the expert Carmen Delgado.

For the next course, dated on 26^th March 2014, the chef Javi Martin will present a special course on ceviche and carpaccio. Guided by the talented chef, you will enjoy and learn the best tricks on how to make ceviche and carpaccio, plus the most delicious dressings.

The course fee is 60€, and some of the recipes that the attendees will learn to prepare, include ceviche de pompano with avocado, beef carpaccio with balsamic dressing and vegetable carpaccio with a dressing of boletus and rosemary.

Cooking course in Tenerife

It is also possible to arrange private courses with the chef, with friends or colleagues. Enjoy a perfect evening learning how to cook traditional Canarian recipes or elaborate dishes while enjoying a beer, wine or a gin and tonic in the best company.

The Cookery Classroom is also available for events, gastronomic team-buildings, product presentations and other events. For more information, visit the official website of the Mencey Cookery Classroom.

            

TRH Paraíso: a golf hotel in Estepona

THR Paraíso is an elegant 4 star rated hotel in El Paraíso, Estepona, one of the most exclusives residential areas of Costa del Sol. Ideal hotel for travelling with your family or partner and specially, for enjoying a day of golf.

TRH Paraíso Hotel is located in the heart of Golf Valley in Marbella, surrounded by the best golf courses of Costa Blanca.This makes it one of the most visited hotels by golfers, who take advantage of discounts offered by the hotel in more than 25 courses.

TRH Paraiso hotel in Estepona

Besides, it is one step from the Estepona beach, from Puerto Banús and the Marbella centre, this is the reason why it is a marvellous accommodation to mix golf with tourist and leisure activities.

This family hotel in Estepona has a wide portfolio of ideal services for trips with family.You can. for example, book connected double rooms to lodge up to 4 persons, adults or children. You have also the extra cot on request option.

In addition, it has a complete entertainment program for all ages: games room, children's playground and mini-disco. If you want a swim, enjoy its indoor and outdoor pool for kids and adults.

You have also at your disposal several meeting rooms and business services for all types of events, as well as two restaurants and bar. And... if you want to rest and relax, an indoor sauna and Jacuzzi will welcome you.

Hotel keys:

-       Free car park

-       Free wi-fi in common areas

-       Miniclub