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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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Brits 'lack foreign language skills' |
25th June 2008 |
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 Spanish holidays might be a perennial feature of many Brits' summers, but new research claims most may as well have never visited the place, so poor is their grasp of the language.
The study by LateRooms.com revealed that 81 per cent of UK holidaymakers refuse to take a phrasebook or dictionary away with them. The ability of locals to speak English is relied upon by 33 per cent of respondents.
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Tennis "Weekend Warriors" at La Manga Club |
24th June 2008 |
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 Fitting in nicely with the start of the UK's premier tennis tournament Wimbledon, La Manga Club is offering weekend tennis courses to those on Spanish holidays.
Aimed at those who wish to improve their tennis skills or simply those who like a challenge, the weekends are suitable for all level of ability.
The courses take place from Friday until Sunday at the tennis centre and promise a "friendly, sociable atmosphere".
Holidaymakers wishing to hone their skills will be taught by experienced coaches and the Tennis Warrior Weekends are available between September and March.
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Tennis at La Manga Club for Wimbledon fans |
23rd June 2008 |
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 As Wimbledon 2008 gets into its swing on the first day of the championships, eager tennis fans may wish to consider taking themselves on a Spanish holiday to La Manga this summer to hone their own skills.
No matter what your standard, if you are a novice or an experienced player, as long as you are a tennis enthusiast, La Manga Club can offer you an exciting and fun tennis break.
The resort's tennis centre is internationally renowned as one of the top outdoor facilities in Europe, complete with temperate climate and floodlit courts.
In addition to having hosted professional players at events like the Davis Cup and the Fed Cup, the resort's 28 tennis courts - which include a mixture of clay, hard and AstroTurf are available to amateurs and holidaymakers the year round.
Read More: Tennis at La Manga Club for Wimbledon fans |
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Tennis training in La Manga |
12th June 2008 |
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 As the annual build up to Wimbledon begins in the UK and excitement mounts in regards to British hopefuls, only one thing can be guaranteed - the likelihood of rain delays.
While Wimbledon may be one of the greatest tennis tournaments in the world, matches are often held up and disrupted due to rain delays.
As tennis fever sweeps the nation again, an ideal break this summer for adults and children looking to hone their backhand skills is La Manga Club in Spain.
La Manga benefits from in excess of 2,800 hours of sunshine annually, this works out at more than 300 days.
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British tennis hopeful 'honed skills in Spain' |
10th June 2008 |
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 A relative unknown in the world of tennis has given one-time world number one Marat Safin a run for his money at Queen's Club in the UK.
James Ward, a British player ranked at below 400 in the world won a set against the former champ Safin before eventually losing 6-4, 1-6, 4-6.
However, 21-year-old Ward feels he did not receive much help on English soil from the Lawn Tennis Association, claiming he was forced to move to Spain in order to improve his tennis skills.
"I went because I wasn't getting any help in England.
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easyJet launches Newcastle-Murcia link |
03rd June 2008 |
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 A new flight route from Newcastle to Murcia has been launched by easyJet.
The new link will run three days per week allowing travellers in the Northern city to head off on Spanish holidays.
Budget operator easyJet is to run these flights every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and it is the 17th destination to which the airline is running flights.
Return tickets to Murcia start at £46.
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Sports stars attracted to Murcia |
02nd June 2008 |
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 The draw of Murcia for those interested in sport has been emphasised once again with three UK rugby, football and cricket stars announcing their financial interest in the region.
Neil Killeen of Durham County Cricket Club is being joined by Newcastle Falcons winger Tom May and Darlington FC captain Kevin Smith in investigating business interests in the area.
The region may not be famed for its associations with cricket, but those seeking golf holidays and tennis holidays are sure to find something to please.
According to the Newcastle Journal, the increasing number of flights from the north-east to southern Spain has convinced the three sportsmen of the strong economic future in the region.
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Improve your serve with a tennis holiday in La Manga |
29th May 2008 |
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 Tennis lovers can indulge in their passion while on holiday at La Manga's Tennis and Leisure Centre.
Facilities include computer-assisted teaching systems and 28 floodlit courts with 14 clay surfaces, four astro-turf and four green set courts.
Paddle tennis fans also have two courts to choose from while other highlights include a practice wall, squash courts and a bowling green.
After a tough match, why not take advantage of the spa, which has a sauna and jaccuzzi, and there is also a pool for cooling off.
Read More: Improve your serve with a tennis holiday in La Manga |
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La Manga benefits cited by GAA team |
28th May 2008 |
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 The benefits of taking a Spanish holiday to La Manga during the off season have been cited by some of the leading teams within the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
La Manga is renowned for its excellent golf and tennis facilities but some Irish sports squads have been making the journey to south-eastern Spain on a regular basis in recent years, reports the Irish Independent.
The trend was started by Amargh Irish football team in 2002, who won the All-Ireland title the following season and since then a number of other GAA-affiliated sports teams have sought to soak up the sun and make the most of La Manga's training facilities.
Explaining some of benefits of a trip to La Manga, the owner and trainer of Amargh's team said: "It was great for a number of reasons: it improved fitness, you did three weeks' work in one; it allowed more rehabilitation for fellows with injuries; and it helped from a morale point of view.
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Check your docs before taking Spanish holiday |
23rd May 2008 |
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 Brits taking a Spanish holiday to play golf or tennis at La Manga Club would be well advised to check their travel documents are up to date, following new advice.
In response to reports that approximately three million European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) will expire before the peak holiday season kicks in, the UK's Department of Health has warned travelers to make sure they are properly covered.
Dr Hilary Jones is quoted by travelconnect.co.
Read More: Check your docs before taking Spanish holiday |
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