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| Scottish squad prepares at La Manga |
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The Scottish rugby union squad has been enjoying the year-round climate at La Manga Club recently.
However, rather than relaxing at the luxury holiday resort in Spain, the team have been knuckling down for some pre-tournament preparation..
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| TV presenter's post-tennis holiday heaven |
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Tennis holidays in Spain could be the ideal choice for one of the country's leading standup comedians and TV presenters.
Jimmy Carr has admitted that he likes to spend all day on the courts while away, before spending his evenings doing very little as he recovers..
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| Step up a level at La Manga's Pro Academy |
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Parents of talented youngsters looking to press their children's claims to be the next Rafael Nadal or Serena Williams might like to consider tennis holidays to La Manga Club.
As well as offering a host of tennis facilities for players of varying abilities, La Manga Club is home to the Pro Academy, at which the professionals of the future can work to perfect their game..
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| Training the tennis pros of the future in La Manga |
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Keen tennis fans may know that in much of their young life Scottish stars Andy and Jamie Murray learned their craft on tennis holidays in Spain, making the most of the facilities and coaching there.
For those keen on bringing their kids on tennis holidays to Spain, there are more opportunities to develop the talents of the youngsters as the La Manga Tennis Academy is geared up to the needs of all ages..
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| Murcia Open Tennis returns |
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Those who fancy seeing and playing a bit of tennis in lovely warm conditions can do so in La Manga in December.
While northern Europe shivers, those who come down to Spain to enjoy the mild winter weather can immerse themselves in the sixth Murcia Open Tennis Tournament, which will take place in the resort's 28-court Tennis centre and feature a wide range of age groups, starting with the over-35s and going up to the over 75s..
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| Majority of travellers keep 'holiday weight' off |
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The Majority of British travellers do not gain weight when on holiday, a new poll has revealed.
Research carried out by Holiday Extras found that 51 per cent of Britons return from their holidays at the same weight, while 11 per cent of people actually lose weight while abroad..
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| 'Get in shape' at La Manga |
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While many people want to chill out on their holidays, others will be keen to keep fit and make sure their bodies are in good shape.
La Manga resorts have a wide selection of sporting and leisure activities to keep guests occupied during their break..
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| Activity holidays 'prove popular' |
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British holidaymakers will be reaching for their golf clubs and tennis racquets this year, a new poll has suggested.
Research carried out by online travel community TripAdvisor suggested that British travellers are eager to engage more in activities when on holiday..
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| Credit crunch 'will not halt 2009 holidays' |
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Sports lovers planning tennis holidays in Spain next year are unlikely to change the plans in light of economic problems.
That is the suggestion of Malcolm Preston, partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, who told the audience at the Association of British Travel Agents convention that people will be reluctant to forgo a holiday, regardless of the financial climate..
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| In-flight calls 'could be expensive' |
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Tennis players booking flights to Spain might have read with interest the news that a leading budget airline is equipping its planes with masts to enable its passengers to use their mobile phones.
One industry commentator, however, has warned passengers not to be too excited by the development, claiming that such calls will not be cheap..
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