KJT Travel Journal: Marbella, Spain

Kate found the perfect mix of chic elegance and local history at Marbella Club Hotel. Located in the heart of the famous Golden Mile, this historic property caters to every type of traveler and has rightfly earned it’s reputation for being one of the best hotels in Spain. 

For adults, Marbella Club has a stunning seafront spa and a holistic wellness program designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. Kate enjoyed the fine dining at the hotel’s beautiful bars and delicious restaurants and nearby at MC’s sister hotel, Puente Romano, there are plenty of options for nightlife. Onsite hotel amenities include 42 acres of gardens and luxury shops, with more on the way.

Families will love the enormous kids club as it is one of the best family-friendly resorts in Spain, featuring a mini-amphitheater, art and dance studios, a music room, and a vegetable garden where kids can learn about organic farming. The accommodations are spacious and classically designed, spread across the gardens and common spaces. The multibedroom villas are perfect for groups of friends or larger families traveling together.

Located along the Golden Mile, Marbella Club offers access to a chic beach club and two outdoor swimming pools, heated year-round.The hotel also has its own sailboat that you can take out for a few hours or the whole day and for golfers, they have a nearby course for members and hotel guests.  

Kate took a 15-minute bike ride along the sea promenade to charming Old Town Marbella perfect for wandering through the cobblestone streets, shopping for local wares and enjoying locally owned restaurants. We have a great shopping list we can share! 

The nearby Puente Romano Beach Resort, offers a glamorous atmosphere with celebrity chef restaurants, including Nobu, Cipriani and Danny Garcia’s Bibo. The resort features an impressive 20 food and beverage outlets and a renowned tennis program. And coming soon: they are creating the first-ever Fendi restaurant collaboration on-site.

Some fun day trips from Marbella include visits to the medieval village of Ronda, the Alhambra in Granada, and the Strait of Gibraltar. These trips add a rich cultural and historical dimension to your stay.

Let KJ Travel plan your perfect Spain vacation, including staying at one of the best hotels in Marbella, ensuring you receive VIP perks and added benefits for your stay.

KJ Travel Featured in USA Today

We’re so excited to share that KJ Travel was featured in this weekend’s USA Today discussing travel planning for 2022. 

The article, titled “Can travel make you happy? Many Americans plan to find out as they plan trips for 2022,” includes travel trends for 2022 and the keys to a happier vacation next year.

One insider tip? Hiring a vetted travel pro :) to help you decode travel regulations, get the most out of your vacation time and travel funds, help with any issues that may arise and take the stress out of planning. 

In addition to booking sooner rather than later and the increase in more “off the beaten path” destinations, we weighed in with the below trend:

Stay a little longer. "Longer stays and vetted home rentals will be popular for 2022," says Kate Johnson, owner of KJ Travel. She has several monthslong domestic and European itineraries already on the books. This allows for deeper immersion in a language and culture, and it might give you a perspective on the last two years."

Those interested in traveling in 2022 can really benefit from advanced planning with flexible booking policies and lower rates before inventory books up and rates increase. 

We’re here to help with your next European family vacation, Mediterranean cruise, anniversary trip or exotic honeymoon!