Marina Mirage

Today we visited Marina Mirage.   And within seconds Scott announced, 'There is Palazzo Versace!"    For those people who watch "I am a celebrity, get me out of here", they will be aware of the significance of this hotel.    I always thought the filming in the jungle took place beside the hotel, but of course the people actually do go out into the jungle.   But they have this lovely sumptuous hotel to return to.    

We had a look inside the building, and found it to be very extravagant and luxurious, and expensive of course.    The swimming pool area, with its soft lounges, looks as if it has come straight out of a Roman baths film set.    Very decadent.       Even the floor in the main foyer has imitation Roman tiles.   

We decided it was all too much, too overwhelming, so went next door to McDonald's, and to reality.

So after a comforting ice cream, we recovered from so much opulence.   Jackie taking advantage of the free wifi connection.

Marina Mirage is like a mini Mediterranean seafront, with all the yachts, blue skies and glamorous people.   Scott is deep in thought about how he can afford one of the boats.

A view across the water.    The tall buildings of main beach.

Is this Venice?    The gondolas certainly add a bit of glamour to the marina.  Although a little bit out of context.

We also had a look around the shops in the marina, very nice.