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"   \u00A0 Redefining the luxury landscape in Spain&#146;s Costa del Sol is the outstandingly beautiful Finca Cortesin. A five-star rating does not do justice to the glorious grounds, stylish architecture and attentive service this 67-suite idyll has to offer, just one hour&#146;s drive from Malaga. Despite only being built five years ago, it&#146;s a grown-up property that caters to all discerning travellers who value privacy, from couples looking for a romantic retreat, to groups of golf aficionados or just a sun-seeking family. Accommodation Walking into the reception and lobby of the hotel is like entering an extremely elegant and spacious Spanish finca, filled with exquisite antiques, stone floors, marble tiles and tapestries from Spanish, Portuguese and French castles, monasteries and stately homes. After welcome drinks and tapas on arrival, continue exploring to find a Moorish-inspired cloister, all jewel tones and hand-carved wood, and sweeping views of the coastline and Andalusian hills. The suites themselves are light-filled and palatial &#150; each one containing a king-sized bed, sophisticated furnishings and fabrics, sleek LCD televisions, and a private terrace or garden. The bathrooms are equally impressive, with double-height ceilings, shining fixtures and a selection of Penhaligon&#146;s toiletries. Packing tips During the day the stunning private beach club &#150; complete with chic open-air dining and an infinity pool &#150; is the place to be, so make sure your bikini and kaftan supply is plentiful. Just 1km from the hotel, guests are treated to a swift chauffeured drive any time you wish for an ocean-side afternoon. Once night falls you&#146;ll want to up the glamour stakes with smart eveningwear for champagne and cocktails (try the perfect espresso martinis) on one of the outdoor terraces, accompanied by live guitar music. Eating Choose between signature restaurant Schilo for an Arabic/Asian fusion, Kabuki Raw for theatrical Japanese cuisine, and the open terrace El Jardin de Lutz, home to absolutely amazing food and impeccable service (there are even cushions provided to rest your handbag on while you eat!). In El Jardin expect fabulously fresh fare demonstrating a true Spanish essence, prepared and presented with finesse, and bursting with flavor. Dishes such as asparagus, shaved truffle and Parmesan; a glorious slab of chateaubriand to share accompanied by B\u00E9arnaise sauce and shallots; and a decadent trio of chocolate mousse cooked at three different temperatures, were truly world class.  Activities The 18-hole golf course is internationally renowned and plays host to the Volvo World Match Play Championships, and there are two pools (one Olympic-sized) to choose from for a blissful swim. If you&#146;re after more R&amp;amp;amp;R then the serene spa offers various treatments, pools, thermal suites, saunas and steam baths as well as a snow cabin! Contact Finca Cortesin, Carretera de Casares, s/n 29690, Casares, Malaga, Spain (+34 952 93 78 00) www.fincacortesin.com  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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