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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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Travel insurance 'needed for tennis holidays' |
22nd April 2008 |
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 If you are planning on taking a tennis break in Spain this year, travel insurance is mandatory it has been claimed.
According to Sportstours.co.uk, such a policy is essential for anyone intending on taking part in sporting activities while on holiday.
Read More: Travel insurance 'needed for tennis holidays' |
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Tennis holidays and football tournaments |
21st April 2008 |
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 Tennis holidays are being increasingly offered to British holidaymakers by tour operators, it has been reported.
According to Derek Moore, chairman of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), as well as tennis, golf breaks alongside canoeing, cycling, walking and sailing holidays are becoming more widely available.
The news comes after the Office of National Statistics' Social Trends 2008 survey revealed that one quarter of adults in England are currently members of a sports club.
"We don't necessarily wish to sit on a beach sunning ourselves for 14 days in the 21st century," Mr Moore commented.
Read More: Tennis holidays and football tournaments |
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Golf and more on a villa holiday in Spain |
18th April 2008 |
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 La Manga Club is well known for its golfing facilities - it boasts three championship courses, practice facilities and a training centre all dedicated to the sport - however there is more to the resort than just golf.
For those looking to enjoy alternative or more laid back sports while on a villa holiday in Spain can find a variety of activities on offer at La Manga Club.
The tennis centre offers a variety of leisure options for active and less active holidaymakers including access to a gym and spa where personal trainers and physiotherapists are on hand to offer support and assistance.
For a relaxed sport with a more laid back pace and beautiful surroundings, try your hand at a game of bowls on the bowling green or a game of boules on the petanque court.
Read More: Golf and more on a villa holiday in Spain |
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Tennis prodigy travels to La Manga Club |
17th April 2008 |
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 A young tennis player from Ipswich who plays at the region's sports club, Sam Sheldrake, is a regular visitor to the popular Spanish holiday resort of La Manga Club, it has been revealed.
According to the Evening Star. 15-year-old Sam was outstanding competitor of the week at the Suffolk LTA Junior Easter Hardcourt Tournament, losing only one game.
Sam was awarded the Daphne Ahmed Shield for his achievement after also winning the under-18 doubles alongside under-14 singles runner-up Rohan Able.
Read More: Tennis prodigy travels to La Manga Club |
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Tennis holidays at La Manga Club |
15th April 2008 |
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 As summer approaches the build-up to the famed Wimbledon tennis tournament in June is not far off.
If you are a tennis enthusiast and want to hone your own tennis skills, a holiday at La Manga Club could be the perfect break this year.
Located on the Costa Calida, on a tennis holiday at La Manga Club you can relax outside your villa with a pool before trying out your skills at the internationally renowned tennis centre.
Whether you want to take your tennis holiday in June during Wimbledon or in December, the year-round climate of the Mar Menor means that you can play tennis on the floodlit courts at any time.
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"Promising" cricketers train at La Manga Club |
15th April 2008 |
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 Famous for its tennis, golf and football facilities, La Manga Club also attracts sporting stars from other categories.
Isle of Man Today reports that two young cricketers from the Isle of Man have been invited to attend the tenth annual ICC European Centre of Excellence at La Manga Club this week, beginning April 14th 2008.
The men, Alasdair Slack of Cronkbourne Cricket Club and Bradley Marshall of Castletown Cricket Club, arrived at La Manga Club on Monday April 14th.
At La Manga Club they will engage in practice sessions and training from top coaches
La Manga Club is famous for its tennis and golf facilities but it also boasts two cricket pitches with artificial wickets and a four-bay net area.
Read More: "Promising" cricketers train at La Manga Club |
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Prepaid credit cards 'great' for tennis breaks in Spain |
07th April 2008 |
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 Prepaid foreign currency debit cards are likely to replace traveller's cheques as the most efficient way of taking money abroad on tennis holidays in Spain, it has been suggested.
According to comparison site moneysupermarket.com, prepaid cards are a cost-effective way of taking money abroad.
Steve Willey, head of cards and payments at moneysupermarket.
Read More: Prepaid credit cards 'great' for tennis breaks in Spain |
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Tennis holiday for tennis ace? |
26th March 2008 |
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 Perhaps tennis star Maria Sharapova will be considering a tennis break in Spain after she was beaten in the Pacific Life Opens this month.
Eatsleepsport reports that the tennis ace has claimed she needs a holiday after being beaten in the semi-final by Svetlana Kuznetsova on Friday March 21st.
The challenger beat Sharapova 6-3 5-7 6-2 in Indian Wells and the star who has been known to play tennis in Spain on Spanish holidays is now looking to recuperate.
"I'm playing a lot of tennis, been flying a lot.
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Advice for older Brits on tennis holidays in Spain |
25th March 2008 |
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 Older Britons who plan to travel to Spain for tennis breaks this summer have been issued with advice from the Foreign Office.
According to the Foreign Office, some over-55s are endangering their health while on holiday by over indulging in food, alcohol and sports.
Surveys reported by the government department showed that 20 per cent of 55-plus holidaymakers attempt activities they would not normally engage in at home while on holiday.
"The Foreign Office is all for over-55s having fun on holiday, but it is crucial they make some simple preparations to help avoid encountering difficulties whilst abroad," commented Foreign Office minister Meg Munn.
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Tennis star 'regained passion' in Spain |
24th January 2008 |
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 Tennis ace Maria Sharapova rediscovered her drive at the final tennis championships of 2008 in Madrid last November, it has been reported.
According to the Herald Sun, prior to this major tennis tournament, the Russian women's professional tennis player has been considering taking an extended break, according to the Herald Sun.
"I didn't really expect too much from myself that week (in Madrid) and I really played great tennis," the former world number one told the publication.
The comment comes after Sharapova beat opponent Jelena Jankovic in the Australian Open earlier this week.
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