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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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Big Brother winner takes Spanish holiday |
01st July 2008 |
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 Former Big Brother winner Kate Lawler has been spotted enjoying a Spanish holiday on the Costa Del Sol.
The DJ was snapped drinking a beer on the beach and displaying a toned physique a mere eight weeks after completing the London Marathon, the Daily Mail reports.
Kate ran the marathon in Ann Summers lingerie in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and is now recovered with a Spanish holiday.
Kate, who won Big Brother in 2002, looked fit and toned in the photographs, which showed her wearing a trendy black bikini and shades on a Spanish beach.
Read More: Big Brother winner takes Spanish holiday |
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Avoiding sunburn on Spanish holidays |
01st July 2008 |
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 This summer, Brits taking flights to Murcia and Alicante have been offered some advice on how to get the best from their break and avoid having their fun spoiled by tummy troubles and sunburn on a Spanish holiday.
According to research by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, of the thousands of people who take an annual two-week break in the sun, 81 per cent will fall ill, the Western Mail reports.
However, holidaymakers can avoid ruining their breaks by making preparations such as taking a first aid kit with basic medicines abroad.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain notes that those who rely on overseas medications can put their health at risk by failing to understand instructions on side-effects and dosage.
Read More: Avoiding sunburn on Spanish holidays |
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Brits 'unwilling to give up Spanish holidays' |
30th June 2008 |
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 Individuals and families living in the UK are generally unwilling to give their Spanish holidays this year, it has been suggested.
Frances Tuke from the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has insisted that Britons tend to be very reluctant to forego a holiday they had planned because of financial hardships.
The British economy has hit relatively hard times in recent months but many thousands of people from across the country still look set to find the cash for a holiday in Spain at some point this summer.
"We know from previous recessions and difficult times that holidays are the last things that people are prepared to give up.
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Abta: Spain still reigns in holiday market |
30th June 2008 |
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 Holidays in Spain are still proving extremely popular with British tourists despite the fact that their finances are being increasingly squeezed as the year goes on, it has been claimed.
According to comments from a spokesperson for the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), the demand for Spanish holidays has not diminished despite the UK's economic downturn.
Frances Tuke from Abta has said that while there were some fears that the weakening of the pound against the euro could see less people travelling from the UK to Europe, these worries have proved to be largely unfounded.
"The industry is performing extremely well all over really but it's performing particularly well to mid-haul and long-haul destinations," Ms Tuke aded.
Read More: Abta: Spain still reigns in holiday market |
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French 'to spend less' while on Spanish holidays |
27th June 2008 |
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 French people taking holidays in Spain this summer are set to spend marginally less than they did last year, new figures suggest.
Ipsos-Europ Assistance spoke to 3,500 people across Europe and found that the average family holiday budget is 2,206 euros (£1,748).
However, holiday spending among French households is down four per cent on 2007, the Connexion reports.
Nevertheless, the percentage of French people who are planning summer breaks remains higher than the European average.
Read More: French 'to spend less' while on Spanish holidays |
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Tips before taking a hire car in La Manga |
25th June 2008 |
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 Car hire in La Manga offers one of the best ways to explore the beauties of the Murcia region - but British drivers ought to check the rules of the road first.
According to insurance company Sheilas' Wheels, one-third of British holidaymakers are unaware that regulations for driving on the continent are different than those in force in the UK.
The insurer also estimates that 3.6 million drivers in Britain do not know what the speed limit is on foreign roads.
Read More: Tips before taking a hire car in La Manga |
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Spanish holidays lead the way for Europeans |
25th June 2008 |
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 Spanish holidays appear to be the number one choice for Europeans looking to get some summer sun this year.
Analysis of travel insurance bookings on airline websites by Mondial Assistance revealed that just over one-quarter (25.3 per cent) of travellers from the continent are planning a break in Spain.
The Spanish know exactly what their fellow Europeans see in their country and, as such, are unwilling to leave.
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Brits look for sandy solitude this summer |
24th June 2008 |
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 British holidaymakers are reportedly looking for a golden beach and isolation on their summer breaks this year.
According to Abbey, the ideal holiday for British citizens in 2008 would be somewhere in Europe that has sandy beaches and no other Britons.
Research from the company reveals that the average amount spent on holidays by Britons is £1,650, with Brits having saved up cash for months in order to treat themselves to their ideal holiday.
Abbey claims that 62 per cent of Brits have saved up for holidays to Spain and other destinations, while 23 per cent pan to use their monthly wage to pay for their trip.
Read More: Brits look for sandy solitude this summer |
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Holidaymakers 'should check charges before travel' |
24th June 2008 |
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 Those taking holidays in Spain this summer should check with their bank to find out about charges for withdrawing money overseas before travelling, it has been advised.
According to MoneyExpert, such costs differ between providers and can cost an average £4.12 for debit cards and £4.33 for credit cards.
Read More: Holidaymakers 'should check charges before travel' |
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Advice for Brits renting hire cars in Spain |
24th June 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Spain for a holiday by the sea have been issued with a few pointers in case they wish to drive a hire car abroad.
According to Sheilas' Wheels, 4.3 million motorists plan to drive abroad this year, however 67 per cent worry about being involved in an accident.
A further 49 per cent have concerns about driving on the opposite side of the road while 46 per cent fear they will be unable to ask for directions in a foreign language.
Read More: Advice for Brits renting hire cars in Spain |
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