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ANDALUSIA Andalusia is Spain's scenic, sun-dappled southern region, where gently rolling hills of olive and orange groves run to the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. It is also home to some of the country's most important and distinguished national treasures, including the Gothic Cathedral of Seville, and the remarkable Alhambra in Granada. Andalusia is a land which has both spawned and inspired great writers, poets, actors and painters, as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and the 17th century royal painter Velasquez. This picturesque region is a unique place where east meets west in a perfectly landscaped melting pot of achingly beautiful countryside, majestic mountains and an incredible coastline. VACATION ENHANCING TOURS MALAGA • Cordoba Day Tour • Gibraltar Full-Day Shopping tour • Granada Day Tour SEVILLE • City Sightseeing Hop-on / Hop-off Tour COSTA DEL SOL • Private Costa del Sol Tour Consult your American Express travel counselor for more details on these group and private tours and transfers. COSTA DEL SOL ooooo GRAN MELIA DON PEPE, MARBELLA With magnificent vistas and sophisticated amenities, this exquisite recently refurbished hotel sits directly on the beach of Marbella, a short walk from the city center. The hotel offers two outdoor swimming pools, a heated indoor pool, health club with fitness classes, tennis courts, saunas, nearby golf courses and discounted entry into the Casino de Marbella. The over 200 guestrooms are well-equipped, most with terrace or balcony and sea views, and all with air-conditioning, satellite television and modern amenities. Guests may select from four restaurants and two bars (including a piano bar), serving everything from snacks to traditional Andalusian cuisine. ooooo HOTEL VILLA PADIERNA, MARBELLA Discover true Spanish charm in the mountains of Marbella at the Hotel Villa Padierna, where on a clear day you can see the coastline of Africa, and where the sunsets are spectacular. Set near the shores of the Costa del Sol, this is the perfect place to soak in the Mediterranean sun, tee off in an idyllic setting, or indulge in a leisurely walk by the harbor. The 118 exquisitely appointed rooms pamper guests with elegance, luxurious amenities and spectacular golf course or mountain views. It also features sumptuous cuisine, three 18-hole golf courses, racquet club with paddle and tennis courts, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, beach shuttles and the 21,000 square-foot world-class Thermae Spa. Andalusia 81