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Fairplay
Golf Hotel & Spa
Andalusia, Spain |
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Society -
Extraordinary
February - 2007 |
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6 Stars
& 5 Stripes
Hotel & Service |
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The
Ultimate Award:
Seven Stars and
Stripes® |
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| We entered Spain from Germany and landed in the early
morning hours at Malaga's small tourist airport, granting direct access to many
major European cities. It was a warm, sunny day with a radiant-blue sky, which
enticed us to take off our jackets and leave the cold temperatures of Northern
Europe behind. Our destination: The Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa
located in Benalup, a recently discovered small town surrounded by a
nature preserve. The two-hour ride in a Mercedes S400 was a piece of cake
considering the comfort of the latest edition of this German limo and the
charming sights of Andalusia. |
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| “It is said that three quarter of the population of Benalup is
less than twenty-five years old.” ~ TB |
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As we entered the resort area
we were won by the simple architecture of the white buildings and Andalusia's
color palate. Check-inn does not exist here by conventional means at this
'all-suite / all-inclusive', modern distinctive resort; guests are welcomed in
the Putting Lounge with exquisite champagne and freshly prepared hors d'euvres.
Worldwide golfers usually pay high premiums for green fees; here all included.
Our accommodations (two bedroom suite C-02) offered well-appointed,
comfortable luxury. The elegant furnishings are imported from all over the
world. The owner Bernard Devos. is a Belgian entrepreneur and an enthusiastic
art collector. Many pieces of his collection are on display throughout the
resort. I was especially impressed with the hand-embroidered bed linens
complimenting the different suite styles. The resort is on WiFi from the
earth-shingled rooftops to the oversized free-form sparkling pool. |
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| The Benalup Spa Center, which is spread over two
levels, wet and dry, allows for breathtaking views of the valleys . The upper
level includes a spa reception area that overlooks the amazing pool and is also
connected to the close-by medical centre. I had a chocolate treatment which was
detoxicating as well as stimulating. |
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“The service was relaxed and by any means always present.
Hands-on GM Martin Schneck,
always ahead of the game, is in the process of
introducing also personalized butler service...” ~ TB |
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| 2007 Seven
Stars and Stripers® - Award-Hand-Out at the Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa -
Spain |
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| Proprietor Bernard Devos and GM Martin Schneck
accepted their well-deserved Seven Stars and Stripes 2007 award with dignity
and respect in the presence of their most excellent staff. Members of the
Spanish and German press were present at the presentation of the Seven Stars
and Stars Award to Fairplay Golf Resort & Spa, and it is featured in the
March edition of the highly respected, affluent Finest Finance
magazine. |
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by
Thorsten Buehrmann & Arno Goudschaal
Editor: Ingrid
Lemme
Editor-in-Chief: John Lomitola |
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| © 2007 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes, Inc. |
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