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"Funky Fuengirola's Beach Tunes in: Audio Aid for Sight-Challenged Swimmers Makes Waves!"

 "Fuengirola's Beach Goes Audio-Tech: Making Waves & Guiding Ways for Sight-Challenged Sunbathers! Imagine this: It's a sunny day at Las Gaviotas beach in Fuengirola, and while many are relying on their sunnies, some are tuning into beachy beats to navigate their way around! That's right, this summer saw Fuengirola's sandy shores take an acoustical approach, making it the go-to spot for those whose eyes might not catch every shimmer of the sea. Come June, the beach got a tech upgrade, boasting two groovy audio totems and a trio of sound beacons, all part of a master plan to help our visually impaired buddies soak up some sun safely. And get this: Beach-goers are also given a nifty bracelet. No, it's not just for style; it's the magic key to activating these audio wonders, both on land and amidst the waves, ensuring they're always on the right track. Mayor Ana Mula is all praises for the system, dubbing it a ‘sound success’. It's a melody in line...

Andalusian Oasis Cracks the Code: TripAdvisor Showers Praise, Positions it Among Globe's Top 10 Havens!

When you think Andalucía, visions of sun-soaked beaches, blissful climate, and a smorgasbord of Mediterranean cuisine probably waltz into your mind. Now, add to that a luxurious resort on the Costa del Sol, making a splash not just in Spain but globally.  While Andalucía continues to bask in the glory of tourist footfalls – with about 12.8 million globetrotters making their way here in 2022, just a whisper away from the record year of 2019 – one star has been particularly twinkling bright. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the pièce de résistance of Costa del Sol's high-end hospitality scene – Ikos Andalusia at Ikos Resort.  This haven of opulence recently found itself amid global applause, clinching the title of 'Best Family Hotel in the World' and 'Best Hotel in Spain' at TripAdvisor's annual Travellers' Choice Awards. And, if you're wondering if this is just a flash in the pan, think again. Ikos Resorts, the brainchild behind the luxury all-inclusive c...