A Safe Cigarette?
It’s electronic and looks like a cigarette, tastes like a cigarette and smokes like a cigarette, but it doesn’t have the harmful tar and chemicals which are a danger to a smoker’s health and those around them. It contains no tobacco, only nicotine.

Safe-Smoking are the importers in Spain, and their spokesperson had this to say about the product that smokers all over the world are talking about.

“We introduced the electronic cigarette to Spain because of personal experience in trying to quit smoking, we tried everything available, gum, patches, prescription tablets, the lot, it cost a fortune and we failed. But the electronic cigarette worked for us and without stress.”

You inhale a nicotine vapor and the electronic tip glows, you exhale what appears to be smoke but it’s a harmless vapor mist which evaporates in the air.

People buy the cigarette for different reasons, some wish to quit smoking by gradually reducing the nicotine strength without experiencing any withdrawal symptoms, while others want to continue smoking but more healthily.

Sales have rocketed in the UK mainly due to the no smoking ban which Spain is set to follow next year. It is acceptable in most public places including bars and restaurants to use the electronic cigarette as it does not produce any smoke.

The cigarette is fully rechargeable and the starter kit comes with a spare battery, charger and a pack of nicotine cartridges. The pack is €45, which compared to the Harrods UK price of £89 is excellent value.

Replacement nicotine cartridges are available in various strengths and cost €1 each, each cartridge lasts for between 15-20 regular cigarettes.

As there is no second hand smoke and no harmful chemicals this is certainly the way forward be it for a sociable issue or for quitting completely.

More information on the website at www.safe-smoking.com or Tel: 952 730 219

What would you like to do in 2009?
Ever feel like experiencing scuba diving? Ever wonder if diving is for you? Come and join Seriously Blue Mobile diving school for a Discover Dive! First dive experiences include basic instruction by our professional Dive Staff , information on how to use the gear as well as safety concepts. Finally you will make your first scuba dive! Age: from 12 years.

Can’t get enough? Get your licence!  With our PADI Open Water training you will learn the principals of diving theory, diving skills and diving equipment. After finishing the course you are qualified to dive with a buddy independent of supervision up to 18 meters deep.  Age: from 14 years.  Our Open Water course includes your globally recognized PADI dive Certification.

Seriously Blue is a professional PADI mobile diving school,  run by a Dutch couple Nicole and Arne. We dive in the beautiful Costa Tropical: e.g. Motril, Calahonda, Salobreña, Almuñécar La Herradura Castell de Ferro and Nerja. We can meet you at your  accommodation, at the local diving spot, your private swimming pool or at our base in Motril, whatever suits you best. We work in small groups in a controlled and safe environment to give you all the attention you need.

Discover the world from another point of view in 2009.

For more information, check out our website www.SeriouslyBlue.com and look for the advert in this Costa Tropical

Ali Jaouad D.V.M. is opening a new Veterinary Clinic in Padul during January 2009.  His current Veterinary Clinic in Orgiva will remain open for full Veterinary services as always.  Both locations will provide General Consultations, X-Rays, Blood Analysis, Microchipping for Dogs, Cats, and Horses, all Surgeries (including sterilizations), Lab Tests, Hospitalisation, Pet Food, Pet Accessories, and help and advice on any other services which will keep your pet healthy and happy!

The new surgery is located on the main road through Padul, Avda. de Andalucia, 97, just next door to Unicaja (tel:  958.773.103).  The current clinic in Orgiva is located on the main road through town, corner of C/Real and C/ Gonzalez Robles, next to the post office (tel:  958.78.5555).  The opening hours for both locations will be 10:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 19:00.  Ali will be working from Padul during the morning hours providing all Veterinary Services, and during the afternoon the shop in Padul will be open for Pet Food, Deworming Products, General Information and Questions, and for making Appointments.

In Orgiva, Ali will principally work all afternoons providing full Veterinary Services, and the shop will be open during the mornings.  Home visits are also available throughout the Alpujarras and Valle de Lecrin.  He is available 24 hours a day on his mobile, 625.233.778 for any emergencies or unexpected situations which might arise.

Ali speaks English, Spanish, French, German, and Arabic, so you can rest assured that you can speak to him in your native tongue in order to speak about all of the details of your pet´s needs.  Anytime that you should need him, please phone on any of the above numbers, or pop in for an appointment.

If we haven´t met you yet, please come and say hello if you should like, and allow us to help you take the very best care that is possible of your furry friend!

New Year Sales
Well the crackers have been pulled, the turkey has been eaten and we have all made and broken our New Year resolutions.

What next!!!

Come to the Pagamenos January sale and bag yourselves some bargains!!! We have reduced the price of all non food stock by a massive 20% to make way for our new stock arriving soon. There are fantastic bargains to be had on clothing, bedding, footwear, household goods, toys etc etc. The Pagamenos cafe is open and serving coffee, tea, cold drinks, homemade cakes, crumpets and snacks and if you bring your laptop you can surf the web too with our free wifi link, meet friends and socialise or just relax and read the latest uk news in our cosy cafe.  Sale price examples are UK Duvet sets from 9,60€, 13.5 tog Duvets from 12€, M&S ladies cotton briefs from 75cents, Childrens Osh Kosh fleecies 8€ etc etc

Come along and see us you will find us on the LHS just after the new fire station on the way in to Cadiar.

Swim Spas are one of the most innovative exercise machines on the market today. They cater to a wide range of aqua enthusiasts.  From the most advanced swimmer looking for an intense workout to someone simply looking for a hydro-stretching session, swim spas have provided many people with the perfect exercise solution.

Diamond Spas has combined the technology of swim spas with the durability and aesthetic appeal of stainless steel and copper. The end result is a highly functional, attractive piece of exercise equipment designed and fabricated for your personal physical well being.   For further information on Swim Spa or their extensive range of spas, contact Timeout Spa on 952 524 394.

Cafe Bar Garcia in Castell de Ferro continues to go from strength to strength.  Following a very successful opening period before Christmas they will continue to offer excellent value meals throughout January.  Booking is advised, particularly on weekends as they are often “full to bursting”, just as you will be when you see the size of the portions on offer.

With everything made fresh, including the pizza dough and naan breads and even down to their own recipe cajun spice mix, you can be assured excellent service and a surprisingly small bill at the end of the meal.  They have a huge range of wines from around the world including the house Chilean, Californian, south African and German to name a few.The kitchen is open until at least 11pm every evening and the whole menu is available for take away.  They are open Tuesday to Friday from 6pm and from 12:00 noon at weekends.  Call to reserve a table or book your take away – 650 92 11 32.