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Art on 21st January 2011 |
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Mexican beer brand Corona has launched a new hotel in Madrid, called “Save the Beach hotel” and made entirely of rubbish.
It is constructed out of 12 tons of items found littered on Europe’s beaches and is designed to raise awareness of the plight of coastlines and seas around the world.
Designed by German artist HA Schult, it will be open to visitors in the Spanish city between January 19 and 23, coinciding with a tourism fair held there — a similar exhibit was installed in Rome for the World Environment Day week.


This Marbella estate, situated on a prime 60,000 square foot parcel on the Golden Mile, offers everything one could ask for in the quintessential Spanish getaway.
The residence showcases all of the design and architectural qualities of the Moorish style, popular amongst many in the Islamic culture.
High-quality craftsmanship and an extensive use of premium materials can be seen around every corner of the property, from the classical foyer to the fine decor and detailing in the living room, casual in comfort yet formal in design.


Early this year, Hublot, Swiss watch manufacturer, launch Limited Edition FIFA World Cup Watches.
To commemorate Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup win, Hublot, the official timekeeper, of the FIFA 2010 World Cup has unveiled a new Big Bang watch dedicated to the winning team.
Dubbed FIFA World Cup Winner’s watch, the new creation is done in the Spanish national colors and gold of the FIFA winner’s trophy.

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Anakin in
Fashion on 31st August 2010 |
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Europe’s largest clothing retailer, Spain’s Inditex, is taking its flagship Zara brand online, but it can expect stiff competition from other giants of high-street fashion already well-established in cyberspace.
Zara‘s virtual boutique will be available on Thursday in selected European markets: Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal and Britain.
From 2011, it will be expanded to the United States, Japan and South Korea.


Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha have just arrived in Spain for a vacation at the luxurious Hotel Villa Padierna, a five-star Ritz-Carlton resort in Marbella.
The Obama ladies won’t be lost for luxury at the resort — it features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an on-site hair salon, a a 21,000-square-foot spa with eight themed baths, two saunas, three golf courses and two tennis courts.
For travelers that want to replicate the Obama’s vacation, Marbella offers a host of luxury options.


The Spanish design firm Designhouses, have recently completed the Hotel Viura, located in the Spanish wine region of Rioja Alavesa.
Named after the most widely planted white grape variety in Rioja, Viura is a new hotel with 26 guestrooms and seven suites, two bars and a restaurant.
