luxury travel magazine
The Swish Mag
Your weekly dose of escapism: Explore the best of Marbella and discover Andalucia’s hidden gems, from luxury homes, resorts and spas to travel trends.
A Starter’s Guide to Renting-Out Your Luxury Home
Renting out a luxury property is about solid commercials and knowing how to appeal to the market. As an owner, your goal should […]
8 Reasons Villa Jazmin is our Summer Crush for 2022
Every time we visit Villa Jazmin on the outskirts of Marbella we get a little giddy. It’s not just the impressive location, the substantial plot […]
Are Hotels in Spain Becoming Family “Unfriendly?”
Those looking for a family vacation in Marbella, read on! Kids may be the future, but it seems they are not everyone’s cup […]
Marbella Named as 2nd Top European Destination for 2022
It’s Official: Marbella is One of Europe’s Best Destinations for 2022 With over 320 days of sunshine a year, luxurious beach clubs, a […]
The Top 5 Exceptional Villas in Marbella
Finding the perfect luxury villa rental in Marbella is not always easy. There is often a compromise between location, facilities and curb appeal. […]
How to Pack Light for a Glamorous Vacation in Marbella
Packing light can be hard, but it’s especially hard when you are travelling to one of the most stylish resorts in Europe. The […]
The Swish Values, our Secret Sauce
We are going to let you into a little secret. Creating loyalty with guests and standing out in a busy market takes more […]
Cannes and Marbella- Which is the Best Resort
The South of France has been a firm favourite of the high society for many years and has an undeniable mystique. Marbella is […]
8 Romantic Ideas For Valentine’s Day in Marbella
With memorable sunsets, sublime sea views and scenic mountains to explore, Marbella is highly conducive to romance on any day of the year, […]
What Makes a Luxury Rental?
Search on Google for terms like “luxury rental Marbella” and you won’t be short of listings, all purporting to offer the most exclusive […]
The Top Beachfront Hotels in Marbella in 2022
Marbella beachfront cemented its reputation as the place to be in the 1970’s when The Marbella Club Hotel became the favoured holiday destination […]
Travel Trends for 2022: Longer Stays, Digital Nomads and Relocations
When the CEO of arguably the most disruptive travel company of the past 30 years tweets about travel trends, the world listens. Sharing […]
Pet Friendly Villas in Marbella
Pets are precious companions, and for some of our guests, a holiday just wouldn’t be the same without them. Luckily, Marbella is an […]
The Swish Sustainability Promise
Swish is fully committed to sustainability, aiming to be fully powered by green energy by 2023. We are currently working with owners to […]
Marbella Weather: All Year-Round
Take a guess as to how many days of sunshine a year there are in Marbella. It’s 325! That’s right, Marbella is 90.2% […]
The Swish Guide to the Neighbourhoods of Marbella
Marbella has it all! The glitzy glamour of Puerto Banus and The Golden Mile, contrasted by leafy and mountainous areas which provide views […]
The Top Villas in Marbella with Cinema Rooms
What is better than a private cinema room in a luxury villa? A private cinema room in one of Marbella’s most stunning villas […]
Culture shock Spain: 10 Differences you Shouldn’t Ignore when Visiting from Abroad
Spain is a beautiful country with a great deal to offer its visitors. In general, tourists are very well received in Spain but […]
The Swish Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
Our approach to New Year’s resolutions may be slightly unorthodox: We believe in a little more indulgence and a little less punishment. We […]
2022: Marbella’s Year of Music?
We may be biased but we think next year is going to be one of the best yet for Marbella with both Spanish […]
10 Ways To Get Into The Christmas Spirit on Holiday in Marbella
Think a beach resort won’t be festive enough for you? You’d be surprised. For those celebrating Christmas in Marbella, not only will the […]
How to Order Drinks Like a Local in Spain: The Big Sangría Lie and other Tourist Myths
Is the first thing you order on holiday a jug of Sangría? Sorry to disappoint you but you just made yourself look like […]
The Swish Guide to the Best Golf Courses in Marbella
With its lush climate, proximity to Malaga airport and famous Spanish hospitality, Marbella is a golfer’s paradise. A trip to the south of […]
Finding Yourself: Why Solo Travel Could be the Making of You
Couples often see holidays as a bonding experience, but what about travelling alone? Will it be “make or break” with yourself? Are you […]
The Top 7 Villas in Marbella for Family Vacations
Our stylish villas with one thing in mind: family vacations! When you need a stylish but comfortable base in Marbella for you and […]
From Food to Flowers, The Best Places to Shop in Marbella
With its close proximity to the sea and its abundance of fresh fish, high quality restaurants catering to an international clientele and its […]
The Top 5 Luxury Villas in Nueva Andalucia for rent this summer
Nueva Andalucia, known as the golf valley, is a prestigious suburb of Marbella located above the coast but only a short car ride […]
Top 10 Hacks for Luxury Travel on a Budget
Things are looking up. Travellers no longer need to be millionaires to enjoy high-end luxury. Not since EasyJet first revolutionised air travel in […]
The Best Villa in Sierra Blanca Marbella
Sierra Blanca is one of Marbella’s most prestigious areas, highly sought after both for properties to rent and to buy. Here you will […]
The Top 5 Luxury Apartments in Marbella
Looking for a luxury apartment stay in Marbella? Choose from our top 5 lavish properties, hand-picked from our portfolio for their desirable locations, […]
The Top 10 Restaurants in Marbella You Won’t Find in Other Marbella Guides
Food is one of our specialist subjects. We spend a lot of time pounding the streets and sampling the delicacies in the far […]
Takumi Marbella
“I treat all our clients the same, whether they order the ramen or finest grade sushi” Modest and humble, yet dressed impeccably in […]
Swish has big news: Humans of Marbella is live!
Marbella may have a stunning and glitzy image but we all know that beauty is only skin deep. That’s why we are going […]
How to survive traveling with kids?
Going away with kids is hardly a holiday challenging, but rest assured, at Swish we have put together a helpful guide to make sure your […]
The Science of the Spanish Tortilla
Ah the classic Tortilla Española or potato omelette. That yummy concoction of eggs and potato blended perfectly into a soothing comfort food, enjoyed […]
Are you a good guest?
You have stayed in some of the finest hotels, eaten in world’s top restaurants and you always turn left on a plane. You […]
Starlite Marbella 2022
We are already excited about summer 2022. Beach clubs, sunshine and the much-loved Starlite music festival. What is Starlite Marbella? This is no […]
Are you a snob?
What is a snob? A snob is a person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of […]
The Colour of Marbella
Malaga province is an area steeped in history and known for its beautiful coastline and fantastic climate. It may come as no surprise […]
We Don’t Talk Anymore…
Going away with a new partner or friend is the perfect way to get to know each other. Think of those idyllic days […]
Luxury accommodation near the beach in Marbella
We get it, you don’t want to compromise. It has to be near or on the beach and you have to wake up […]
Marbella’s Old School Chic
As you sip on a gin and tonic on the terraces of the Marbella Club or The Sea Grill in Puente Romano, you’ll […]
Winter in Marbella: Our selection of villas with indoor pools
Winter 2022: The Swish team have added even more villas with indoor pools to our portfolio, in the luxury resort of Marbella. After […]
The Deaths of The Office and Business Travel as we Know it
Today’s remote workers are travelling to live but no longer travelling to work. Why Business Travel is Dying Covid-19 has shaped the way […]
Breathtaking Villas in Marbella for Large Groups
At Swish we only work with luxury well-appointed residences that give us that warm fuzzy feeling. For large groups travelling to Marbella, here […]
The Top 10 Reasons To Love and Hate Andalucía
Andalucía, a favourite site of invasion by The Moors and international holidaymakers for hundreds of years; There must be good reason. With many things […]
Are hotel holidays becoming obsolete?
Luxury rentals are winning over the classic hotel holiday The idea of going on holiday to someone else’s home is relatively new. For […]
