# Mediterranean Winter Getaways Intercontinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa By Rachel Webb | Published 2008-09-06 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-spa-hotel-in-europes-warmest-winter-holiday-spot References: [ichotelsgroup](http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/es/us/locations/hotel-features/amenities-services/mjvhb) The **[Intercontinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intercontinental-maldives)** opened its door of cool and calm 5 star luxury in April 2006. Designed by Hunt Hamilton Zuch, a UK interior design guru, the hotel in Murcia, Spain, has 57 deluxe rooms and seven suites, three restaurants and two pools. At the Intercontinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa, there are many relaxing options for both him and her to savor during their stay. Enjoy an [Espa Spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sls-baha-mar) treatment, play a round of golf on the Par 36/9-hole golf course, work out in a state-of-the-art fitness centre, or go for a swim in the indoor heated relaxation pool. Murcia is is the warmest corner of Europe, and easy to get to from the Alicante Airport for a weekend, or longer, of being spoiled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Spa Resorts:** There is a growing trend for luxury spa resorts that offer a wide range of relaxation options and activities. - **Wellness Tourism:** Wellness tourism is on the rise, with more travelers seeking destinations that provide opportunities for relaxation and self-care. - **Indoor Heated Pools:** Indoor heated pools are becoming popular features in luxury resorts, allowing guests to enjoy swimming and relaxation year-round. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can capitalize on the demand for luxury spa resorts and wellness tourism experiences. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can benefit from the growing interest in relaxation activities and self-care experiences. - **Construction and Design:** Construction and design companies can explore opportunities in building and designing indoor heated pools for luxury resorts and hotels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Mallorca Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zafiro-palace-andratx.md) - [Adult-Targeted All-Inclusive Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almare-resort.md) - [Luxurious Mexican Wellness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loretos-mailena.md) - [Unique Resort Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinclusive-by-marriott.md) - [Next-Gen Mexican Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-cancun-mar-caribe.md) - [Rustic Renovated Ibiza Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aguamadera.md) - [Intimate Artful Historic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hevresac-hotel.md) - [Eco-Conscious Adult-Only Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secrets-bahia-mita-surf.md) - [Luxurious Resort Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/address-beach-resort.md)