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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 head to Malaga and Alicante for May bank holiday |
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 Malaga and Alicante have been named as two of the most popular destinations for Brits heading abroad over the May bank holiday weekend.
Figures compiled by Skyscanner show that holidays in Spain are still popular, with places such as Rome, Dublin and Paris all trailing behind in the poll.
Gareth Williams, chief executive of Skyscanner, said the findings indicate that despite the weak pound, people are still keen to travel within the eurozone.
"May Day is an ideal time to hit the beach in Malaga.
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Improve your golf skills at La Manga Club |
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 Those considering an active holiday in Spain may be interested to learn that La Manga Club has launched a new unlimited golf package.
Ideal for those who want to cram as much time on the course as possible into their break, four and seven-night stays are available, which include unlimited golf on each day – except arrival and departure days – and a daily breakfast buffet at the resort's Amapola Restaurant.
Guests opting for this deal are also entitled to a ten per cent discount at the resort's Pro Shop.
Home to three championship courses, La Manga is renowned for the quality of its sporting facilities and also boasts its own golf academy, which offers tuition to guests.
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Golf holidays at La Manga Club |
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 Those looking to take a relaxing golf holiday this year should look no further than La Manga Club in Spain.
Situated near Murcia, the resort basks in sunshine throughout the year and is widely considered to be one of Europe's top golf destinations.
La Manga boasts three championship golf courses and with airlines such as Ryanair, Jet2, bmibaby and easyJet all serving the south of Spain, the resort is easily accessible for those travelling from the UK.
In addition, it has scooped several prestigious awards in the past and was named as Europe's leading golf destination at the World Travel Awards in 2001, 2003 and 2005.
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Entrepreneurs invest in golf site |
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 Those taking golf holidays at La Manga Club may be interested to learn that a website, developed in 2007 for golf enthusiasts, is to benefit from investment from Chris Brown and Chris Clarkson.
The duo, who founded Holiday Watchdog, will also be offering their entrepreneurial experience to FindTheFairways.com, which was created by amateur golfers.
According to TravelMole, the website gives players advice and tips, without forcing them to sign up to marketing emails.
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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.
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County Wexford golfers claim La Manga prize |
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 A group of young golfers from Ireland continued their winning streak with victory in a La Manga tournament this month.
Golf holidays to La Manga Club are loved by many golfers, but the resort is also the setting for more nail-biting sporting events such as the Home Nations inter-club championship.
This year's trophy was taken by the youngsters of Rosslare in County Wexford, with Gary Collins, Conor Kelly, Ross Young, Ian Cuddihy and Eamon Kelly all doing their club proud, the Irish Independent reports.
The success follows their recent exploits at the Fred Daly Trophy, at which they also emerged with the top prize.
Read More: County Wexford golfers claim La Manga prize |
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La Manga tournament helps golfer turn pro |
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 A golf holiday in La Manga Club it may not have been, but for 19-year-old Florentyna Parker, her trip to the famous courses will be even more memorable.
The Germany-based golfer recently made the cut at the La Manga Qualifying School, which means she will be taking part in the European tour.
Emerging from the qualifying tournament holds particular significance for Parker, as it has preceded her turning professional, the Liverpool Daily Post reports.
Had she not flourished as a golfer, Parker may have been enjoying a tennis holiday at La Manga Club.
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Biel and Timberlake enjoy golf on holiday |
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 Whether it is a golf holiday in La Manga Club or a few rounds across the other side of Atlantic, it appears taking to the fairways is a great way for couples to spend time together.
One celebrity pair to enjoy a day on the golf course is singer Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel, who have been playing while on holiday in Mexico.
Indeed, Biel has been taking lessons to give herself a head start as she attempts to get her game up to the standard of the former *NSYNC star.
"Jessica isn't really that interested in golf, but she really wants to get better at it," said a source.
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Oxfordshire golfer misses cut at La Manga Club |
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 Golf holidays to La Manga Club conjure fond memories for most of the people who have enjoyed a round or two on the resort's world class fairways.
However, the pressure was on for many female players recently as they recently took part in the Qualifying School at La Manga Club.
Those who made the cut celebrated the opportunity to join the Ladies' European Tour, while those who fell short had nothing but the Spanish sunshine to console them.
One such player was Tilly Holder, who missed out with rounds of 75, 78 and 78, the Oxford Mail reports.
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Enjoy golf holidays at La Manga Club |
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 The Andalucia region of Spain was recently named as Europe's best golf destination and with resorts such as La Manga Club, it's little wonder.
La Manga is home to three championship golf courses, as well as an impressive range of practice facilities and with the gloomy weather set to continue at home, it's the ideal place to work on your technique and soak up some sunshine.
Countless international tournaments have been held at the resort and it is widely regarded to be one of the best in Europe.
Those looking to develop their skills will find expert coaching on offer at La Manga's Golf Academy, with instructors combining state-of-the-art video analysis with traditional teaching methods.
Read More: Enjoy golf holidays at La Manga Club |
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