los monteros

Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort

The architectural and design world seems to be almost obsessed with minimalism…


Cruising Australia

Cruising Australia

One sunny day in 1891, a German ship belonging to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises set off…


L'olive

L'Olive Restaurant

La Reserva Club is famous for its beautiful fairways and natural vistas, but…


May 2017

Happy Birthday essential! May 2017

Welcome to essential's 18th anniversary edition! To celebrate coming of age, we…


Madrid

Two days in Madrid

It was a spell of poor weather in Marbella that got me on a plane to Madrid,…


Sukothai

Restaurant Sukhothai

The word 'Sukhothai' conjures up the aromas and flavours of authentic Thai…


Mumtaz

Mumtaz

With over 35 uninterrupted years in the port, Mumtaz is an evergreen Puerto…


April 2017

Happy Easter - April 2017

The sun is shining and the days are longer as we ease into the serenity of…


Rotterdam Renaissance

Rotterdam Rennaisance

Holland's second city is emerging from the capital's shadow as a hot tourist…


Amsterdam

Tulip Time in Amsterdam

With spring in the air and the tulips in bloom, it's a capital time to visit…


March 2017

Highlight on Holland - March 2017

In this spring edition of essential, we focus on the Dutch, as well known for…


Tanino

Tanino

Tanino in Benamara offers the whole package: ambient fine dining, a winter…


Sea Grill

Sea Grill

Previously, I had always visited Sea Grill, the Puente Romano Beach Resort…