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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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Football legend gives thumbs up to golf holidays |
28th March 2008 |
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 Ex-England and Arsenal footballer Ian Wright would not be disappointed with a golf holiday in Europe, it has been revealed.
Talking to the Telegraph, the Match of the Day presenter described that his perfect holiday would feature golf and sunshine - two things that can be found on a holiday at La Manga Club.
"Wrighty" also revealed that he is a creature of habit when it comes to holidays, preferring to frequent the same area again and again.
He added that he was also sentimental about possessions, such as a battered old straw hat that he takes everywhere.
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Babymooning 'means holidays with golf' |
27th March 2008 |
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 A new travel trend could spell golf holidays in Spain for men and spa breaks for women, it has been reported.
According to Marie Claire, a babymoon is a holiday taken by expectant couples who want to spend some quality time together before their new child is born.
The magazine reports that babymoons are a time for mums and dads to be to get much needed rest and relaxation before their baby is born and the sleepless nights begin.
"A babymoon is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some quality time together and to reflect upon the new challenges and exciting life changing experience ahead without the pressures of everyday life getting in the way," commented a spokesperson for the InterContinental Mar Menor.
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Golf holidays in Spain 'focused on Costa del Sol' |
25th March 2008 |
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 The Costa del Sol is the golf capital of Spain, according to one commentator.
Carrington Estates notes that it is the region's climate in particular attracts Brits to golf holidays in Spain.
The company also notes that the Costa del Sol has the largest collection of golf courses in all of Europe, currently numbering about 60.
Andalucia in particular is inundated with courses for those on golf weekends, boasting 93 of the country's 359 golf courses.
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Check home insurance for golf holidays in Spain |
20th March 2008 |
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 Britons taking golf holidays in Spain may not need to take out supplemental travel insurance to cover their clubs and equipment, one commentator suggests.
Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive for the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba), notes that golfing equipment may be covered by home contents insurance even when taken on holiday.
However, he added that if travel insurance is taken out for transporting equipment on golf holidays in Spain, it is important to check that the policy provides adequate protection.
"Golf clubs can be valuable, so look at what the limit is on your travel insurance to see whether it covers the golf clubs," Mr Trudgill commented.
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Brits given advice on baggage |
12th March 2008 |
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 Britons travelling on Spanish holidays should seek advice from the local authority of the region they are travelling to before placing a lock on their luggage, it has been reported.
According to Travelfinders, it is important to bear in mind advice for the individual location holidaymakers are travelling to when choosing whether or not to place a lock on their checked-in baggage or not.
For example, a spokesperson for the company noted, those travelling to places in South Africa would be advised to keep locks on their cases.
However, in the United States "it's best not to lock your bags" as the authorities have the right to check them thoroughly and can even break locks in order to remove them.
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Golf holidays in Spain 'suit all' |
05th March 2008 |
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holidays in Spain are perfect for those travelling on a range of budgets, it has been claimed.
According to GO2Spain, the country boasts sunshine and the "sparkling" Mediterranean Sea in addition to luxurious hotels and great restaurants.
In particular, it notes that the so-called "golf mile" is the "ultimate experience" for golf lovers and features five of Spain's best courses.
And it was recently reported that a selection of golfers from Sussex were victorious at a recent golf tournament hosted by La Manga Club.
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Young golfers victorious at La Manga |
03rd March 2008 |
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 A team of Sussex-based young golfers have claimed victory at a tournament hosted by La Manga club.
Sussex under-18s defeated the Murcia select team 8-2 at the Spanish resort which is often the chosen location for golf holidays, reports The Argus.
Taking the format of a three-quarter handicap four-ball betterball, Ashley Rees then claimed a medal for a brace of 72s.
Runner up was Matt Turner who had travelled to Spain after only just finishing the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Golf holidays in Spain for singletons |
13th February 2008 |
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 This February, Britons without partners will not be sitting at home waiting to see if the postman brings them a Valentine's Day card, but instead they will be practicing their swing on a golf holiday.
According to American Express, enjoying a round of golf with friends in the sunshine is one of the top choices for single Britons who wish to escape the hype of the romantic calendar event.
Other top escapes included taking a cultural break in Europe, a spa weekend, a clubbing holiday, or a singles holiday.
However, in terms of true romantics, it was revealed that 36 per cent of Scots intend on whisking their loved ones away on February 14th.
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Publican golf tournament to be held at La Manga Club |
25th January 2008 |
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 Pub landlords and customers are to be offered the chance to play golf at La Manga Club in Spain, it has been revealed.
According to the Publican, golfers who enter the Publican Pub Golf Tournament 2007 will have the chance to play championship golf at "top European course" La Manga Club this July.
Pub frequenters will take part in qualifying rounds in the UK before taking flights to La Manga Club this summer where they will compete head to head for the Pub Golf National Final Trophy.
"All amateur golfers aged 18 or over are eligible.
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Bob Daffon wins December golf event in Spain |
10th January 2008 |
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 Bob Daffon won the Stapleford golf event that was held at the El Valle Golf Resort in December, popular among those taking golf holidays in Spain.
Runner up at the event was Howard Wright, who notched up 24 points closely behind Mr Daffon's 29, Club Murcia reports.
According to Club Murcia, conditions were akin to those of a summer's day in the UK - despite it being mid December.
Competitors at the event enjoyed a buffet lunch at nearby restaurant La Encina.
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