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| Welcome to La Manga Club Spanish Holiday News - the place to find the latest Spanish holiday information and news. Use the categories on the left for all the news about La Manga Club, Spanish Holidays, Golf Holidays and Tennis Holidays. Please also browse our Spanish Holiday features section. | |
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Top tips for the 'perfect Valentine's break' |
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 With Valentine's Day almost upon us, those who have yet to buy their loved one a present may with to consider a romantic holiday in Spain.
According to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), the credit crunch has not dampened the desire for romantic getaways.
Spokesperson Casia Zajac commented: "Romantic breaks are the one time when everything has to be right. Booking a package, which can include breakfasts, taxes and service not only look like good value, but provide financial protection and added extras which really make a break away special.
Read More: Top tips for the 'perfect Valentine's break' |
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Brits 'continue' to book holidays |
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 Brits are continuing to book holidays to Spain and other popular destinations, despite the downturn.
Speaking to the Telegraph, TUI Travel – owner of Thomson and First Choice – said the same number of people are booking holidays this year as in 2008.
A recent study by the firm revealed that 87 per cent of holidaymakers intend to travel again this year.
Meanwhile, Andy Freeth of Global Travel Group, which operates around 700 agencies across the UK, told the newspaper that bookings were looking strong.
Read More: Brits 'continue' to book holidays |
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Haggling holidaymakers 'save billions' |
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 British holidaymakers save an estimated £1.7 billion annually by haggling, it has emerged.
Research carried out by hotels.com revealed that 75 per cent of bargain-hungry Brits have brokered a cheap deal on a holiday in the past.
Read More: Haggling holidaymakers 'save billions' |
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Tickets go on sale for Davis Cup in Benidorm |
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 Tennis fans taking holidays to Spain this year will be in their element, with Benidorm set to host the preliminary rounds of the Davis Cup next month.
Tickets for matches between Spain and Siberia from March 6th to March 8th will go on sale tomorrow, with seats costing between 90 and 350 euros, Benidorm Spotlight reports.
A temporary stadium is currently being constructed in the car park of the resort's Terra Mitica attraction.
The structure will hold up to 16,500 spectators, although plans are reportedly in place to increase capacity if demand for tickets is high.
Read More: Tickets go on sale for Davis Cup in Benidorm |
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Airport rail travel 'on the increase' |
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 An increasing number of British holidaymakers are opting to travel to the country's airports by rail, it has emerged.
Figures by Holiday Extras show that travellers are cutting costs by saving on taxis and airport parking.
The company took 11,751 in 2008, compared to 9,882 the previous year.
Anthony Clarke Cowell of Holiday Extras commented: "More and more British travellers are choosing rail over road to get to the airport.
Read More: Airport rail travel 'on the increase' |
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Ryanair criticised over 'one bag' rule |
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 Budget airline Ryanair has been criticised for imposing a rule meaning that passengers can only carry one item of hand-luggage.
ACI Europe, an organisation representing over 440 airports, said the rule is impacting on passengers' ability to buy duty-free goods on flights to Spain and other destinations.
Commenting on the situation, Olivier Jankovec, the organisation's director general, said airports and airlines must work together to succeed in the current economic climate.
"This is an unfortunately short-sighted stance on the part of Ryanair.
Read More: Ryanair criticised over 'one bag' rule |
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Holidays in Spain offer 'great value' |
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 Holidaymakers should not rule out holidays in Spain and other eurozone destinations because of currency fluctuations, it has been claimed.
According to flight search engine Skyscanner, travellers should compare the cost of food and drink, rather than focusing on exchange rates.
Holidays in Spain are likely to remain popular despite the strength of the euro and will continue to represent great value for British holidaymakers, the organisation said.
Rob Innes, the company's marketing manager, commented: "Skyscanner's message to those looking for cheap holidays is – don't rule out the eurozone quite yet.
Read More: Holidays in Spain offer 'great value' |
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Brits 'spend longer planning holidays' |
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 Brits are spending longer planning their holidays to Spain and other destinations, it has been suggested.
Sian Williams of Trivago UK said holidaymakers are keen to find bargains this year and are not parting with their hard-earned cash as easily as before.
Trivago, which provides travel advice and insider tips, has seen a marked rise in visitor numbers, as people spend longer researching their destinations.
"People are looking to find the best rates for their holiday and people really seem to be trying to plan ahead and compare all the offers," Ms Williams added.
Read More: Brits 'spend longer planning holidays' |
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A taste of Spain in Guardamar |
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 Customers at a restaurant in Guardamar are being invited to enjoy a taste of Spanish cuisine.
La Canada Restaurant is just one of the newest venues participating in the Early Evening Tapas events.
The tastings are aimed at introducing the town's community of foreign residents to the traditional Spanish delicacy tapas.
During the tapas-tasting at La Canada Restaurant, owner Antonio Riviera explained the ingredients to diners and talked about how the tapas was prepared.
Read More: A taste of Spain in Guardamar |
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La Manga golf holiday up for grabs for pub workers |
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 People thinking about Golf Holidays in Spain may be interested to learn that such a break is one of the prizes on offer to participants in the The Publican Pub Gold Tournament 2009.
This year's amateur event is sponsored Fuller's London Pride and is one of the largest competition's of its kind in the UK.
Golfers of all standards are invted to take part in the competition, which is now in its 17th year. Lady golfers and mixed team are also welcome to compete.
Read More: La Manga golf holiday up for grabs for pub workers |
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