Maria Petrak, founder of 'The Best of Marbella' is passionate about her work. She is a dedicated resident who loves Marbella for many reasons. Above all, Maria appreciates Marbella´s quality of life, ideal climate, beautiful beaches and especially the unique, multi-cultural and cosmopolitan lifestyle.

She has many natural talents, not only when it comes to her creative ideas, but also her multi-lingual abilities and natural and caring attitude towards people. She has also been working  as an alternative health therapist for many years and assisting Women in Business Spain with the public relations.

Before coming to Marbella in 2004, Maria spent 14 years of her life in Vienna, Austria, where she worked for the United Nations Industrial Development Organizations (www.unido.org) and one of the UN Clubs: VIC Society for Conscious Living.

Caroline Bowley, is the President of the Women in Business Spain and Maria´s friend who has been one of her most important supporters since she arrived to Spain. Caroline is an amazing Interior Designer and networking leader.

Email Caroline at carolinedecor@yahoo.com
Telephone +34 677 167 310

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