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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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Multi-trip insurance advised for frequent Spanish holiday makers |
21st July 2008 |
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 Anyone planning to take a number of Spanish holidays this year has been advised to take out multi-trip insurance to cover themselves in the event of unforeseen difficulties.
Taking out a series of single-trip insurance policies can end up costing considerably more than for people making a series of visits to Spain, American Express has made clear.
The financial services firm has aimed to highlight the fact that while single-trip insurance could help Britons setting off on a Spanish holiday to save money in the short term, it is more prudent to opt for multi-trip travel cover if you are planning more than one holiday in Spain this year.
Chris Rolland, head of insurance services at American Express, said: "With so many cheap flights and last minute holiday deals available to Britons, taking a mini-break is all the more appealing.
Read More: Multi-trip insurance advised for frequent Spanish holiday makers |
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High temperatures 'to continue' for those on Spanish holidays |
21st July 2008 |
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 Anyone planning to enjoy a Spanish luxury holiday over the next few days has been warned to expect high temperatures as the country's heat wave continues.
Spanish holidays tend to bathed in glorious sunshine but the temperatures have been up over 40 degrees Celsius in recent days in various parts of the country.
The latest forecasts suggest that the next four or five days, up until July 25th, will see temperatures remain consistently sweltering and well over 35 degrees.
In light of the excessively high temperatures and baking heat, locals and anyone enjoying their holidays in Spain has been advised to take on plenty of fluids and to take particular care with children and elderly people.
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Smoking restrictions in Murcia |
18th July 2008 |
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 Smokers heading to La Manga might like to take note of a new regulation that has been passed in the region.
It is now illegal for people to smoke in the bar area of any establishment where the drinking area is larger than 100 square metres.
According to Typically Spanish, the law, which was published in the Murcia regional bulletin, has been introduced to bring bar areas in line with office and kitchen areas.
Around 200 bars are expected to be affected.
Read More: Smoking restrictions in Murcia |
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Spanish holiday tips for youngsters |
17th July 2008 |
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 Many youngsters will this year be embarking on their first Spanish holidays without their parents, but just because the shackles are off does not mean they should not take care.
That is the advice of insurer swiftcover.com, which found that 100,000 young people will be heading abroad without insurance.
Among the dangers facing British teenagers on holidays are getting lost, taking part in dangerous sports while not being insured and not using sun protection.
Read More: Spanish holiday tips for youngsters |
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Holidaymakers urged to "stay safe" in sun on Spanish holidays |
16th July 2008 |
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 Holidaymakers have been urged to stay safe in the sun on their Spanish holidays this summer.
The plea comes from European Union health and consumer chiefs who advise holidaymakers to take additional precautions when exposing their skin to the sun this summer.
It is hoped that by protecting themselves from the sun, the rising levels of skin cancer could be curbed.
"Our message to consumers this summer is very clear: be sun-smart this summer and seek protection," EU health commissioner Androulla Vassiliou said.
Read More: Holidaymakers urged to "stay safe" in sun on Spanish holidays |
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Money tips for those taking Spanish holidays |
16th July 2008 |
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 Brits are being urged to think about their money before taking flights to Spain for Spanish holidays this summer.
According to American Express, money-wise holidaymakers are swapping short breaks and for traditional fortnight holidays as they try to save money.
However, American Express Travellers Cheques claims that those who take longer holidays should think "carefully" about the type of money they take abroad.
"With the length of holidays away predicted to increase this summer the last thing holidaymakers are going to want to worry about is looking after piles of cash," commented Kirstie Bayley, vice president at American Express Travellers Cheques.
Read More: Money tips for those taking Spanish holidays |
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Spain offers best quality of life in survey |
16th July 2008 |
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 A new report has highlighted that Spain comes top in a quality of life study.
The uSwitch study showed the UK and Ireland as ranking at the bottom of the scale, with below average government spending on both health and education and short holidays reducing Britain to bottom place.
"The UK is not a pretty picture," commented Ann Robinson, director of consumer policy at uSwitch.com.
Read More: Spain offers best quality of life in survey |
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Jazzy Spanish holidays at La Manga Club |
16th July 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Murcia this summer may feel a certain vibe in the air, most likely from the many music festivals due to take place in the region over the coming weeks.
Situated within a close distance of Murcia, Easier notes that La Manga Club is a good base for those wishing to be in Spain during the coming musical months.
Summer events taking place include the International Jazz Festival in San Javier this July, the Lo Ferro Flamenco Festival and the Mar de Musicas Festival in Cartegena.
Holidaymakers staying in villas at La Manga Club can enjoy relaxing by the pool during the day or playing one of the many sports on offer, before hading into Cartegena and San Javier in the evening to enjoy the jazz.
Read More: Jazzy Spanish holidays at La Manga Club |
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Brits 'should make medical preparations before travelling' |
15th July 2008 |
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 There are a number of actions Britons can take to prepare themselves for illness on a Spanish holiday, it has been reported.
According to NHS Direct, preparation prior to travel is crucial and packing a first aid kit is recommended as an alternative to searching for a pharmacy once abroad.
People with medical conditions, it was advised, should ensure they take abroad a written note with details of any ailments with them when they travel.
"It is better to go prepared rather than trying to find a pharmacy open especially if you are going abroad and don’t speak the language of the country you are visiting," Jacqui Jedrzejewski, of NHS Direct National Mental Health Children's Services and Caldicott Lead, commented.
Read More: Brits 'should make medical preparations before travelling' |
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Dont "shun" insurance when taking flights to Spain |
15th July 2008 |
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 Brits looking to swap the July rain for a holiday in Spain are being urged to avoid travelling without insurance.
According to moneysupermarket.com, although a holiday to Spain is a mere "hop over the channel" insurance for such holidays should be considered as important of getting cover for around the world.
The comment comes as the organisation reveals that 14 per cent of British holidaymakers claim to "never" take out travel insurance.
Read More: Dont "shun" insurance when taking flights to Spain |
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