Having your own swimming pool is certainly convenient, providing you with a space to both relax and exercise. However, it is important that a swimming pool is carefully maintained, a routine necessitating the use of just the right chemicals.

So, what exactly are the ‘right’ chemicals? The answer can depend on your specific needs – but, as leading and trusted suppliers of swimming pool chemicals, we are well-informed about this subject and would particularly recommend the following…

At this time of year of all times of year, who doesn’t want to get out onto the open road and go travelling? We can certainly empathise with that urge. However, we also want to make sure you have the right Spanish travel cover for your next journey, rather than merely the policy that may seem to be the cheapest or that has the longest list of elements of cover.

To that end, let’s take you through five of the benefits you could enjoy when you turn to Ibex this summer to purchase travel…

How has your relationship been with your local gym or fitness club lately? If your circumstances over the past few years have been anything like a lot of people’s, the chances are that it might have been a very up-and-down relationship in that period, with little sign of the situation stabilising.

This much has been illustrated by a number of fitness-related stories that we have seen pop in the news lately.

On one hand, research has emerged suggesting a sizeable jump in the…

If you’re considering a move to Spain, health care is probably one of your top concerns. So, how does the health care system in Spain compare to health care in the UK? We take a look at some of the key differences between healthcare in Spain and health care in the UK.

Spain has a single-payer health care system, which means that health care is financed by the government through taxes. The system is ranked seventh-best in the world by the World Health Organization. The main advantage of…

If you’re unfamiliar with ethical, locally sourced catering, it may be easy to assume that catering companies can’t be sustainable.

When many of us think about catering, we are put in mind of lots of plastic containers, driving around catering vans, and food waste. This doesn’t need to be the case, however. Sustainable catering is the new frontier, and here at Caiger& Co, we know a thing or two about it.

Cutting down on plastic

Plastic pollution is a huge drain on our…

The coronavirus pandemic of the last few years has had huge implications for the property market in sought-after parts of Spain such as Andalucia – but now, it seems that the ‘bounce back’ process is in full swing.

Although 2021 was by no means a year when most of us were seeing the back of the COVID-19 crisis, it was nonetheless a time of strong recovery for the Spanish property sector, with the number of properties purchased by non-resident foreigners increasing by a whopping 51.17%.…

A lot has certainly changed for major tourist destinations around the world lately, and the situation is no different in Marbella. The city has been a key point of focus for tourist activity in the province of Málaga and the broader autonomous community of Andalucia, and a major draw for visitors has been the instantly recognisable Casino Marbella.

If you are currently comparing your options for Marbella restaurant transfers and considering places to which you could head during your…

Buying presents for the men in our lives can be tricky. While trying not to stereotype too much, many men pride themselves on a relative lack of need and want for material items.

A lot of the time, however, the reality might be that great numbers of men simply don’t know what they want, or what could enhance their lives on a practical level when it comes to gifts.

So, let’s break the cycle, and suggest some great gift ideas if your husband’s birthday is coming up. As far as…

There was, unsurprisingly, further bad news for ‘UK plc’ in the latest Government figures, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing that the economy declined by a larger than anticipated 0.3% during April 2022.

That 0.3% contraction came behind a 0.1% shrinkage the previous month. A concern for many observers was that April marked the first time since January 2021 that all three of the UK economy’s main sectors – services, manufacturing, and production – shrunk.

And…

A business in Gibraltar recently being hit with a ransomware attack has prompted authorities in the British Overseas Territory to warn other firms about this risk, while advising them on how they can minimise their own risk of cyber-attacks, and what to do in the event of being impacted.

What is ransomware?

The term “ransomware” is short for “ransom malware”; it refers to a type of cyber attack that prevents the affected user from getting into their computer system until they…

With many of us returning to the office after potentially a long period of being away, employee morale is arguably more important now than ever before. With boosted morale, employee productivity and job satisfaction will surely follow, which can help boost customer satisfaction and revenue in turn.

But how can you ensure morale in your own workplace is consistently positive? Let’s take a look.

1. Measure morale and commit to making changes

By regularly monitoring and…

With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household budgets, you are probably striving to make financial savings in various aspects of your lifestyle. However, food is a necessity, and you ideally don’t want to hamper the nutritional value of your diet if you can help it.

Fortunately, as the Sophie Cooks YouTuber, I have long been advising people on how to make everyday meals in a way that uses both time and money especially effectively. Here are just a few pointers on how you…

The Chicago based payment application Strike has confirmed that it has integrated with the Shopify ecommerce platform, promising quicker and cheaper payments. Eligible Shopify merchants can now receive Bitcoin payments denominated in United States dollars.

Lightning Strike Out

So what does this news really mean for e-tailers? The Strike digital payments platform is constructed on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN), a ‘layer 2’ scaling solution designed to enable faster and cheaper…

We are proud here at Prizma Graphics to be able to make available the GP-200, GP-300, GP-2000, and GP-4000 machines that constitute Canon’s ImagePROGRAF GP Series of printers. Choose any of these models, and you will be benefitting from a formidable six-colour or 11-colour printer, with all of them incorporating a fluorescent pink ink.

But beyond the above, what are the main factors that would cause you to choose one of these new Canon printer models over the others?

The key…

Peninsula,the leading global marine fuel supplier and reseller, today announces the commencement of physical operations in the Port of Fujairah.

Peninsula’s strong track record as a reseller in Fujairah, will now be combined with its global physical supply expertise to help further cement its position in and around the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The opening of a physical supply operation in Fujairah is the next step in Peninsula’s expansion from the group’s Mediterranean hub.…

Oktoberfest is one of Germany’s biggest festivals, and sees people from around the globe come together to enjoy beer, food, music, and dancing. Celebrations occur from mid-September to the first Sunday in October – hence the name – and 2019 alone saw an impressive 6.3 million people gather to enjoy beer, have fun, and celebrate the good times.

Are you looking to host your own Oktoberfest celebrations at home, but are unsure about the best place to start? Then we have good news – read on…

Build it, and they will come.

A telltale sign of an authentic Tiki party is the Polynesian decor. Tiki began after the second world war after many American GIs were stationed in the Pacific islands to the North East of Australia and New Zealand which includes Papua New Guinea, The Cook Islands, Hawaii and Tahiti.

We’re talking about coconuts, totem statues, driftwood, masks, fire torches, fishing nets, nautical glass, palm leaves and pineapples (not flamingos or pirates, which are…

August means many things to many people, but one thing it most certainly means for great numbers of us, is the chance to jet off to warmer climes and get away from it all. But do you necessarily want to get away from absolutely everything – including your Pilates routine?

It’s the pattern that so many of us go through when we head off on holiday – we drop not only those stressful workday ‘to-do’ lists and deadlines, but also those healthier aspects of our weekly routines. As a result,…

Before we go any further with this subject, we should probably make one thing clear: there’s nothing at all wrong with insisting on real flowers for your nuptials!

Indeed, even the packages we provide for Gibraltar weddings here at Sweet Gibraltar Weddings can include a bridal bouquet consisting of fresh roses with green foliage – just one of the many touches that help make our wedding packages so popular among a wide range of couples.

But even if you do ultimately decide that…