The PortAventura resort offered the perfect facilities for Then there was Tarragona – words cannot describe
social interaction, with its own large piazza area that saw adequately just how beautiful this heavily Roman
the entire Capricorn Convention family meet up each Empire influenced city truly is. Ancient Roman ruins
and every evening for the (two hour long) happy hour dating back to hundreds of years BC, all within a
sessions that were generously sponsored by Preferred fortified Mediterranean coastal city which was once one
Suppliers. The meticulously prepared Golf Course of Spain’s biggest. Sports fans also visited the world
also ensured a well-attended golf tournament on the leading Camp Nou Stadium, while hourly shuttles ferried
Wednesday. delegates to and from the nearby beautiful beachside
This outstanding venue also offered free and unlimited town of Salou that offered several gastronomic,
access to Europe’s largest and newest theme park, shopping and nightlife experiences each day.
PortAventura Park. Covering hundreds of hectares, The 2018 Capricorn Convention hit its peak with the
this theme park had everything from the most fiercely Burson Auto Parts sponsored Gala Dinner on Thursday
frightening roller coasters to animal shows, theatre May 17. Held at the immense La Cantina venue at Port
shows, Spanish dancing entertainment and much more. Aventura Park, a total of 705 guests enjoyed first class
Also on site was one of only two Ferrari Land theme table service, a Flamenco dance show and fantastic
parks in the world. Capricorn also ensured free entry party music, dancing the night away until 1am in what
tickets to this magnificent park which was a must-visit was a truly memorable night.
for any thrill seeker or motorsport enthusiast. Home The four and a half decade long Capricorn Convention
of one of the world’s fastest, completely vertical roller
coasters, the combined screams of sheer horror and
excitement could be heard with each and every launch.
spirit of camaraderie, friendship, networking, learning
and fun, the glue that holds the cooperative structured
organisation together socially, was stronger than ever
Other touring highlights included the magnificent in Salou. This convention was as unforgettable as it was
mountain top village of Monserrat. This village, perched enjoyable.
on cliff faces some 1,000 metres above sea level, dates Europe has now finally been successfully conquered by
back thousands of years. Monserrat offered some of the
most incredibly breath taking scenery combined with
history in every direction. The Codorniu Winery was also
the Capricorn Convention, leaving one big question on
everyone’s minds…..where will it be in 2020?
a major attraction, as Capricorn conventioneers were
taken through several kilometres of sub-terranian wine
cellars, followed by tastings of the outstanding Codorniu
range of world leading sparkling wine.
- Paul Marinelli
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