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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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Activity holidays 'prove popular' |
16th October 2008 |
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 British holidaymakers will be reaching for their golf clubs and tennis racquets this year, a new poll has suggested.
Research carried out by online travel community TripAdvisor suggested that British travellers are eager to engage more in activities when on holiday.
Of those surveyed, 26 per cent said they would like to take an activity holiday over the coming year, while five per cent said they were eager to try their hand at some extreme sports.
However, it seems that skiing holidays are not quite so popular, with just ten per cent of Britons planning to hit the slopes this year.
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Travel insurance is 'vital' for holidays in Spain |
14th October 2008 |
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 Britons taking sporting holidays at La Manga Club and other destinations this winter have been warned to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before leaving.
According to Moneysupermarket.com, holidaymakers should also read the "small print" on their policy and make ensure that they are covered for all of the sporting activities that they intend to partake in.
Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at the site, commented: "Brits that save their hard earned cash for a snow filled adventure must ensure they are adequately insured; it is important to scour the small print before travelling to avoid any nasty surprises.
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A new face at La Manga's academy? |
08th October 2008 |
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 Should one of Europe's premier golfers decide to take a golf holiday to La Manga Club in the coming years, it is likely that he will be bringing a new face with him.
Justin Rose is expecting to be a father, according to the Daily Mail, as his partner Kate Phillips is pregnant with his child.
While Rose would be in his element on La Manga Club's three world class courses, his little one could also hone the skills that made a 17-year-old boy the talk of the golf world 11 years ago.
Juniors are expertly catered for on golf holidays to La Manga Club, with academy classes running for beginners of all ages from 09:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday.
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British weather 'forces people abroad' |
08th October 2008 |
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 The UK may boast some of the world's finest golf courses, but as long as the rain falls, people might prefer to head abroad.
Such is the outlook of figures released by VisitBritain, which found that last year's summer - thought to be the wettest on record - has made a dent in the number of visitors heading to British towns.
A spokesman told TravelMole: "Last year was a mixed picture for England's towns and cities with many seeing declines after one of the warmest summers on record in 2006."
Courses the match of any in the UK and weather that far outshines that found there awaits those heading to La Manga Club.
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Holidays more important than ever, say cash-strapped Brits |
07th October 2008 |
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 An economic slowdown will not be enough to stop British people taking tennis and golf holidays in Spain, a survey has revealed.
A quarter of people in the UK would be willing to tighten the purse strings on a week-to-week basis in order to secure their break abroad, according to lastminute.com.
Furthermore, 35 per cent of respondents see their holiday not only as a necessity but also as a motivation to help them get through the current financial difficulties, TravelMole reports.
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Woody Allen heading to Murcia |
06th October 2008 |
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 Holidaymakers heading to Murcia over the festive season might cross paths with a movie star.
According to the Costa Blanca Leader, the actor, writer and director Woody Allen will be arriving in the region to perform with his jazz band on December 31st.
Allen plays clarinet in the group, which performs weekly in Manhattan, New York.
The star will not be the first famous face to enjoy the charms of La Manga, however.
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Brits take their troubles on to holiday fairways |
06th October 2008 |
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 Renting an apartment in Spain is a great way to get away from it all, but many Brits could still find it difficult to leave their worries at home.
That is the finding of American Express Travellers Cheques, which recently polled the public and found that 36 per cent of younger travellers are afraid of returning to a burgled home.
Even the relaxing prospect of a few days' worth of golf was not enough to stop some people thinking about the mortgage and feeding the family, with 35 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds admitting they worry about such matters on holiday.
"A holiday should be a time for rest and relaxation," said Sarah Harrison, director at American Express Travellers Cheques.
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Spanish dream for golf team |
05th September 2008 |
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 Golf holidays in Spain are a great way to unwind, but some prefer a more competitive edge to their escapades.
One such group is the golf team from Birstall, who are just one game away from sealing their place in the Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic in Spain.
The club has not managed to reach the final since 2004, when it finished in third place, and so is itching for the opportunity to return to Spanish fairways.
Having recently defeated Woodhall Hills in a home tie, Birstall's players now have that dream within touching distance.
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Thursdays for family golf at La Manga Club |
13th August 2008 |
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 This August, visitors to La Manga Club, a luxury holiday resort in Spain, can enjoy family orientated sports every Thursday afternoon.
From 17:45 local time each Thursday throughout the month of August, a parents and children golf tournament will be held at La Manga Club.
This brand new Stableford tournament will focus entirely on families and will include nine holes.
Parents and children can compete as a family for prizes which will include plaques for the winners.
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Golf and sun means Spain remains popular |
07th August 2008 |
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 The high quality golf courses and reliable sunshine means Spain remains popular with foreigners even as the credit crunch continues to bite, it has been claimed.
According to Paul Rossiter of the Carrington Estates company, people who can afford luxury accommodation and golf course memberships are still travelling to the south-east of Spain.
For many people, a luxury holiday in Spain is enough for them to enjoy on an annual basis but some are so keen on the country that they invest choose to invest in property there.
And while some aspects of the Spanish property markets are struggling, those at the higher end of the market, where access to golf courses can be crucial, business remains strong, Mr Rossiter told Property Wire.
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