Marbella gets First Lady seal of approval

Monday, August 2, 2010

First Lady heads to Marbella for Costa del Sol break

Although it has been seen as an unlikely choice by many Michelle Obama will arrive on the Costa del Sol next week to enjoy a short holiday with her nine year old daughter Sasha whilst President Barack Obama celebrates his 49th Birthday home along in the US.

Michelle will enjoy a four day visit to the Spanish coast, starting on Wednesday, where she is staying in a five star hotel in the Marbella region. Thirty rooms have been reserved for the party at the luxury golf and spa resort.

During the break Mrs Obama is set to visit the Spanish Royal Family to pay an official visit to King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia. However the White House have denied reports that she will be joined by president Obama following claims in Spanish media that he would join her for the visit.

The arrival of Mrs Obama will be a big boost to the city of Marbella which has fought off negative press in recent years following the illegal property scam lead by the former mayor.

After their trip to Spain, Michelle and Sasha will visit the Gulf Coast of Florida before heading to the New England resort island of Martha's Vineyards.

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