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| Advice for over-55s on Spanish holidays |
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Older customers planning their Spanish holiday adventure this summer may want to take heed of new advice regarding insurance.
The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) is warning over-55s not to go on holiday without sufficient insurance to cover the activities they will be undertaking while on their Spanish holiday, following revealing research.. (Read More) |
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| Abta defends the use of travel guides on Spanish holidays |
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Travellers seeking information about where to go and visit on their Spanish holiday should not be put off travel books following recent revelations, it has been claimed.
A recent book by Thomas Kohnstamm, entitled Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?, has alleged that travel writers often 'run roughshod' over details, however, the Associated Board of Travel Agents (Abta) believes they are still a useful tool.. (Read More) |
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| Brits to tighten their belts on holidays this year |
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Cash conscious Brits will not be put off taking their annual holidays in Spain according to My Child, however one commentator has claimed that they will tighten their belts and reign in their holiday spending.
According to FairFX, almost three in five Brits plan to reduce the amount of money they spend on their holiday.. (Read More) |
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| Foodies 'to take Spanish holidays' |
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There could be a surge in the popularity of flights to Spain as epicureans opt for Spanish holidays.
According to the Olive Press, the Spanish have been voted the best cooks in the world, while the country is also home to a number of restaurants that feature in the world top-ten list.. (Read More) |
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| Money worries 'won't dampen holiday spirit' |
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Consumers are unlikely to be putting off taking their traditional Spanish holiday because of concerns over the state of the economy, it has been reported.
According to Travel Weekly a study by search engine Kayak.. (Read More) |
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| 'Take travel guides' on holidays to Spain |
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Holidaymakers who take a good quality travel guide with them on their flights to Spain can "improve" their holiday, it has been reported.
According to Andy Riddle, managing director of the travel guide publishers Footprint, well-written travel guides produced by dedicated authors and publishers can make the difference on a holiday in Spain or elsewhere.. (Read More) |
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| Musical holidays in Spain |
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Britons taking flights to Alicante this May bank holiday will find that their visit coincides with a performance by German band Scorpions.
The heavy metal band are due to begin the Spanish leg of their world tour in Madrid on May 7th and will perform in Alicante on May 9th 2008.. (Read More) |
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| Convenience and unrestricted searching are 'benefits' of booking online |
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A number of reasons have been given in regards to the benefits of booking flights to Spain online.
According to independent UK consumer body Holiday Which? "convenience" is one of the main factors in booking holidays and flights online.. (Read More) |
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| How to book a Spanish holiday that's best for you |
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There are many ways of booking a holiday in Spain - such as online, over the phone and over the counter at a travel agents - and travellers are best off choosing the method that best suits their needs.
Holiday Which?, an independent UK consumer body which seeks to provide holidaymakers with unbiased information, noted that those who feel reassured by face-to-face contact could be better visiting a travel agent.. (Read More) |
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| Spanish holidays 'top choice for May bank holiday break' |
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Spanish holidays have been tipped to be in high demand over the May bank holiday break.
According to easyJet, around 450,000 UK travellers are set to fly to hot destinations for the long weekend.. (Read More) |
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