Chris Dove

MARBELLA SKYSCRAPERS – MISSED OPPORTUNITY

So New York´s One World Observatory tops Lonely Planet´s “must-do” experiences in 2015, beating the thrilling walk along Málaga’s perilous footpath, Caminito del Rey. A forest of towering glass and steel from which to catch an eyeful of NY´s cityscape, people demand landscape views from an ever higher elevation. The wholesale outcry in Marbella when …

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Mad Men, Mad Women, Personal & Commercial Branding

As with all good advertising headlines, ´I Need Mad Men! Publicity & Branding´ stopped me in my tracks – before following the path to Andalucía Lab, Marbella, to hear Personal vs. Commercial Branding techniques and opportunities for merging the two.   Many will have watched title series ´Mad Men´ with its portrayal of Madison Avenue …

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Artisan ceramic tiles, stunning online art gallery

Ceramic tiles have left an indelible stamp on Andalusian culture for centuries – a fundamental feature of Spanish culture conjuring up images of undulating countryside, dancing horses and fiery flamenco. Combined with a series of unusual Modernist themes, these artistic images have been committed to clay on countless colourful ceramic tiles adorning the home of …

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Costa del Sol gets Google makeover

Costa del Sol is one of the most frequently used Google search terms, as 160 real estate agents and marketing professionals were informed by online marketing consultants OptimaSit during Tuesday’s information-packed technology training session in Marbella. Held in the sleek surroundings of Andalucía Lab Tourism Innovation Centre – the regional government’s digital enterprise hub opposite …

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Marbella versus Dubai

Hand up! Though in the minority, I was (still am) pro-skyscraper building in Marbella when thoughtfully planned and located, and I´ve written lots about architecture and urban design in Dubai…a theme I´m repeatedly drawn to with new developments in the pipeline in both destinations. http://www.paradisemarbellarealty.com/blog/marbella-and-dubai-luxury-property-investment/

Marbella meets Manhattan

Despite sitting 5,880 kilometres away in Málaga’s 27°C late summer heat, I can still feel the bone-melting -2°C that hit me as I exited New York´s Central Station on the first of five pre and post 9/11 visits to the City. Spending three weeks over Christmas with friends in Greenwich Village, we headed straight to …

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ALL EYES ON ESTEPONA

Seeking to escape the madding crowd, Estepona was my first choice location on the Costa del Sol. I’d booked a month-long stay on an inland horse farm, soaking in my wonderful new surroundings on weekly trips with the crew to buy feed, straw and hay – even mucking in with the occasional mucking out! After …

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Fotos rool, KO?

The positive rapid responses people posted after seeing my ‘This is what we’re here for’ photo is final proof – if needed – images have taken over the web. Text is dead!   Not a good time to be camera-shy, there’s slim chance you’re not snapping and adding to the growing cyberspace art gallery.   …

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