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It's not cheap and it's full of Brits, but the standard of service you receive is second to none. It's got a five-star hotel, holiday apartments, lots of restaurants, and a course that was apparently designed by Olazabal.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18096 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17831
It is ideally located to discover the wonderful Costa Del Azahar - the larger holiday resorts, Peniscola and Benicassim are about 20 mins drive away. You can relax, play golf, scuba dive and cycle to your hearts content.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17831 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13562
A 16km lake nestled into the lower Alps, with the largest inland Island in Europe.

Ferry boats, windsurfing, golf, canoeing, multi-pool complex and many other activities.

Value for money and no tourist bussle.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13562 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11540 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11540 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10805
The hotel has everything a frequent spa-goer wants including a Medico resort plus a Wellness and Beauty Centre. The resort is also set within huge acres of gardens and with views of Malaga, Gibraltar and the African Coastline this is almost another treatment in itself!

The spa destination is just 2kms from Estepona and 18km from Marbella so as well as enjoying all the treatments that were part of my holiday package, you can venture out from the hotel and explore the surrounding area.

This is definitely a place I would revisit when in need of that extra boost of sun and spa indulgence and I also recently discovered the hotel is situated within the famous Costa del Golf with 40 golf courses nearby. This is great news and will definitely make the boyfriend happy when I drag him along next time!

I also want to recommend the website www.specificspas.com if you’re looking to book a similar holiday like this. This is how I initially found out about Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona and specificspas.com is great for booking a whole host of luxury spa holidays throughout Europe with just a few clicks. They tell you everything you want to know about your chosen destination and you can book everything including flights, accommodation and your desired spa packages straight away.

Spa holidays like this are definitely the way forward!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10805 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10485 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10485 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9930 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9930 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9655 I reckon Kings Cove on the hill overlooking Metung is the way to go.

The views are worth the cost of a round, clubs bags and buggies for hire. And if you don't play golf, go to the restaurant for dinner - recently voted one of the best country restaurants
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But it's on the Atlantic coast, so has good dependable winds and great beaches, making it the perfect spot for the expert and the novice alike. There are schools during the peak months, but the winter months attract the experienced who find this a good year-round venue. Lots of windsurfing and sailing opportunities as well, and superb golf courses if you fancy a change!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9227 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4615 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4615 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3304 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3304 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3204
Alongside these private courses (which are open to guests) are public courses. Sandringham (using part of the old Royal Melbourne course), Brighton, Cheltenham, Dingley, Albert Park (home of the Australian F1 GP) and Elsternwick. All with 15km of each other.

Moving further afield onto the peninsula we get courses like The Dunes, Rosebud Country Club, Cape Schank and the National. Plus lots more courses spread around Melbourne (over 50). Add a large number of driving ranges to practice on, and golfers have a huge choice right here in Melbourne.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3204 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6376 Pacific Ocean. For $40 you can hire everything you need.
Dress code is casual. Don't forget your camera for a few posed shots eyeing up your ball on the green with Bondi Beach in the background.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6376