“It is very rare to find someone as enthusiastic and dedicated to their job as I consider myself to be as Manager of the singer Stephen Lloyd-Morgan. But I certainly met my match in Maria Petrak and her sheer tireless devotion to The Best of Marbella and now The Best of Vienna websites.

Soon after our first meeting in 2009 we began a promotional collaboration which, through her websites, blogs and PR networks has given me instant access to literally thousands of people while still being focused towards the most appropriate market. Far exceeding my initial expectations this relationship had not only become invaluable, but also the most important at my disposal. We wish Maria the best of luck and know her growing success is a assured.”

Nick Holland – Management and Promotion, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan – March 2010
Nick Holland, Managment & Promotion, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
“The Prayer for Haiti” – Charity Single –
http://www.slmlive.com/theprayerforhaiti
email: Nick@slmlive.com
web: http://www.slmlive.com/
twitter: www.twitter.com/slmlivecom
facebook: click – slmlive
tel: (0034) 697 783 942
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-prayer-for-haiti/id357557587?i=357557590

“Hi Maria, Your “Best of Marbella-Vienna” sites are great and deserve to get as much exposure as possible. I think you have done a great job. I love the branding of it, and I wish I had more time on my hands to get more involved in it, as I really believe it has a future.
Best wishes”

Ian Radford
Group Managing Director
HI GROUP, Owner of the Buddha Beach
http://www.buddhabeachbanus.com/
ir@hi-group.org
http://www.hi-group.org/

“Maria has been a wonderful person to work with as a sponsor on her website, which is becoming one of the best known websites for the Marbella area. The information is clear and interesting, and Maria is absolutely dedicated to its success. Bravo.” December, 2009

Laura Stanbridge
Managing Director
CCG Spain
laura@ccgspain.com
http://www.ccgspain.com/

“Maria has developed a very interesting project and business approach. This shows a broad view and understanding of the companies and people needs. Her passion and commitment makes it work. She is really an entrepreneur based on a good vision and outstanding managerial and business skills” December, 2009

Alberto Yonte, Consultant,
Xpertia Soluciones Int.
Consultor & Coach
ayonte@xpertiasi.com

“I have known Maria for about four years, both as a friend and as a business colleague. She is a dedicated and very hardworking professional and with her large network of contacts and friendly approach she is now developing The Best of Marbella-Vienna into becoming a success.”

Charlotte Jones Sievers, Lingo Translations” June, 2009
Owner & Managing Director, Lingo Translations
Marbella, Spain and Sweden
charlotte@lingotranslations.com
http://www.lingotranslations.com/

“I am grateful to have met Maria Petrak (Founder of The Best of Marbella.com and Vienna blog) just before I became a finalist and 7 times semi-finalist with 8 lyrics I submitted in 2009 to UKSC http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk/

Maria helped me enormously with promoting me as a lyricist through her blog articles, press releases and connecting me with some local press and media, such as radio stations and magazines as well as her personal contacts. Since then, I received great response from The Best of Marbella associates and fans via Maria´s network. I highly recommend any business or artist to advertise on her websites and can honestly say that Maria helped me to start my career. Nowadays it is all about networking and if anyone has got the finger on the pulse, it is Maria Petrak. Deep thanks from the bottom of my heart! Lucky Vienna, you have now the same opportunity!”

Lyricist Isabel Lavender
E-mail: ifl@marbellavillas.com
http://isabellavender.webs.com/
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34669520324
http://www.myspace.com/uksongwritingcontest

Hottest news:
Red Turns to Blue lyric by Isabel Lavender main track from Voide’s latest album (Swedish producer/composer) vocals by Pixieguts (Australian vocalist) for information where to download: http://www.voide.net/  or http://itunes.apple.com/se/album/red-turns-to-blue/id350019704

“Maria,
From the first time in Nueva Andalucia, when you sat and talked with me about your new idea, “The Best of Marbella,” I have never doubted or lost faith in you and your determination and ultimate success, and I knew the many obstacles you had to overcome to reach this success.

You are firstly a giver, and have given much to your friends including me who you have generously helped with your beautiful website to keep my campaign for Marbella at the forefront.

Now it’s your time. This idea is great and could be franchized. The Best of Vienna as well as The Best of Marbella are wondeful sites that reflect your shining prsonality. I like he way you show the Testimonials, in a fine presentational style which gives importance to those who write to you.

Keep up this great effort as you will acheive all that you wish with your spirit. Remember my campaign motto. “If you do not fight for what you have or wish, you do not deserve to have it”
Dario”

Dario Poli
dario.poli@live.co.uk
http://marbellamarbella.es/
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-of-marbella-marbellas-song.html

 

The Best of Marbella wishes you
Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year 2010!

For many of us, 2009 has been very challenging, however, with lots of opportunities and learning experiences which made us wiser and stronger.

Let´s hope that 2010 will bring us hope for peace in the world, stability, health and happiness, awareness that no matter how small our contribution in this world is, we can still contribute to some positive changes, even if we only sign a petition, make a donation or volunteer our time to a good cause… I am deeply grateful for so many gifts in my life, starting from my 12 year old son, my family, friends and my business associates who mostly became my friends over the time. 2010 looks promising for creating even more success, abundance, connecting with many people, finding true friends and taking even more charge of our lifes…

Even though “The Best of Marbella” physically moved and expanded to Vienna, we are even more active than before. After the Christmas and New Year´s holidays, when we used this time to slow down, reflect and say goodbye to 2009, we are now prepared to embrace 2010. Happy New Year!

“May this New Year be one of Joy, abundance, good-will, peaceful awakenings and graceful journeys. May we have courage to look for the blessing in every moment, and the audacity to celebrate it!

May compassion reign in our hearts and kindness ring through every word. May our waking dreams be filled
with joy, creativity and passionate pursuits. May our hearts and minds be joined as One; unified within, so without.

May we remember we are all Children of the Earth: kindred spirits, brothers and sisters, members of the Great family of Love.

May we choose Love over fear; unity and harmony over separation and discord. May we have the strength to claim our authentic power; standing true in Word, action and deed, and with firm resolve, BE the change we wish to see in the world.

May our children see the Light of Love in our eyes. May our elders be honored for the wisdom each bears. May every Heart trust they are Divinely endowed with the birth-right to thrive, and wake each day celebrating the Great-Full-Ness of life.

May we remember Heaven is within our Hearts, opening our eyes to the sacred in all things. May we breathe prayers of thanks into each moment, and with reverence honor the gift this Life brings.”

Happy New Year in many languages:
Arabic: Kul ‘aam u antum salimoun
Brazilian: Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo means “Good Parties and Happy New Year”
Chinese: Chu Shen Tan
Czech: Scastny Novy Rok
Dutch: Gullukkig Niuw Jaar
Finnish: Onnellista Uutta Vuotta
French: Bonne Annee
German: Prosit Neujahr
Greek: Eftecheezmaenos o Kaenooryos hronos
Hebrew: L’Shannah Tovah Tikatevu
Hungarian: Boldog új évet
Hindi: Niya Saa Moobaarak
Irish (Gaelic): Bliain nua fe mhaise dhuit
Italian: Buon Capodanno
Khmer: Sua Sdei tfnam tmei
Laotian: Sabai dee pee mai
Polish: Szczesliwego Nowego Roku
Portuguese: Feliz Ano Novo
Russian: S Novim Godom
Serbo-Croatian: Srecna nova godina
Spanish: Feliz Ano Neuvo or Prospero Ano Nuevo
Turkish: Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun
Vietnamese: Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan

The Best of  Marbella team
Maria, Syl and many associated partners