Club La Costa World – Think five-star plus holiday experience
Some 8 years ago, I visited the south of Spain for the first time, initially (pre-children) it was the tiny village of Comares located high in the mountains above Malaga that became our destination of choice. Days comprised of absolutely nothing other than the odd dip in the pool, a great book, and moments to soak in the sound of nothing but the occasional eagle flying above – sheer bliss.
It was during these trips to Comares that occasionally we ventured from Comares and out of sheer curiosity, we visited the coastal resorts of the Costa Del Sol.
While some resorts were not exactly to our taste, we discovered that once you had Fuengirola in your rear view mirror, things changed rather dramatically. Resorts like La Cala, Calahonda, Cabopino and Estepona were more of an appeal to us, and you can’t forget Marbella and Puerto Banus. While I love both places, I’d prefer to make the occasional visit than base myself there permanently.
This year’s trip was an absolute blast; the weather was as kind as always, and my little girl loved every single minute and if she’s happy, mummy and I are too.
As an unexpected treat this year, we were invited by the guys at Club La Costa World Mijas Costa to enjoy what can only be described as the ultimate VIP day. Think five-star plus holiday experience, at Mijas Costa (a 20 minute drive away from Marbella) Club La Costa World is best described as a village rather than a complex or hotel. It is situated in beautiful subtropical gardens around a stunning central pool area. CLC World demonstrates a superior way to holiday, boasting rooms to accommodate most budgets; we were treated to their new signature range that offers just that little bit of extra luxury.
An elevated position delivered stunning views out to sea, couple that with a hot tub, outdoor lounge and dining areas and an array of loungers and beds with a special dedicated and uniformed concierge service and yes, this is pretty special.
I suppose the purpose of this type of accommodation is that should you wish, there really is no need to leave; you have everything you need within your own little world, which directly appeals to me. Those of you who follow me closely on the blog or on social media will know that work life for me involves weekly flights hotels, travelling, motorways, family life and lots of socialising, so holiday time must be the exact opposite, relax, quiet, do nothing, read book, and recharge.
In most cases, even accommodation of this standard requires you to at least leave occasionally if only to dine out from time to time, but that is not the case here. You can do that if you wish in the Safari restaurant, but if you really want to push the boat out you’ll consider the private chef option.
I use the word menu, but to be fair, feast would be more fitting. After briefing the chef on our preferences, we began our taste journey through 8 courses, which took us from the finest hams and cheeses through to gazpacho, chicken wings, gambas pil-pil, rack of lamb and cheesecake.
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably thinking wow this sounds expensive, but fear not, all Signature Collection owners have their own fast check-in and services including in-suite dining with their own personal chef. In addition, if you want to adventure out, the Club La Costa World is among dozens of excellent family attractions nearby. There are also many unspoilt natural beauty and historical monuments, meaning there is something for everyone.
CLC World Resorts & Hotels has 32 resorts at popular holiday destinations including a Gold Coast resort in Australia, 3 resorts in Turkey, 2 in Kissimmee, Florida and canal boat holidays in the UK.
Find out more about the CLC World here; www.clcworld.com