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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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Flights to Spain: Tag your baggage |
01st April 2008 |
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 In the light of the recent Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 debacle, travel tips have been offered to holidaymakers in order to make flights to Spain for Spanish holidays as smooth as possible.
According to Direct Line, travellers taking flights to Spain should tag their baggage clearly with their name and contact details.
It is also important that they read their airline's baggage policy to make sure that baggage is within size and weight limits for a flight to Spain.
Brits taking Spanish holidays are also advised to take out travel insurance in case of lost baggage - as "extra peace of mind".
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Tips offered to Heathrow travellers |
01st April 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Spain who were recently inconvenienced by the delays at London Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5 have been issued with advice from one commentator.
During delays at Terminal 5, thousands of passengers were delayed and around 200 flights were cancelled. Additionally, more than 15,000 bags and cases have been lost or misdirected.
More Than has therefore issued advice on how to move forward, including tips such as asking your airline for a refund or to be booked on to an alternative flight to Spain.
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Spanish holidays 'popular by sea' |
31st March 2008 |
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 It is not only flights that provide access to luxury holidays in Spain, with many holidaymakers cruising into Spain's harbours by ship.
And according to Cruise Critic, the Spanish holiday city of Barcelona is one of the most popular cruise ports in Europe.
A study by the online resource for consumer-oriented cruise reviews revealed that 20 per cent of holidaymakers preferred cruises to the western Mediterranean and the port of Barcelona.
"According to our survey, Europe is a draw because cruisers can experience a variety of different cultures and attractions in one trip," Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic, commented.
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Popularity of Spanish holidays 'is due to accessibility' |
31st March 2008 |
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 The enduring popularity of Spanish holidays is down to accessibility, it has been argued.
According to Casas de Lorca, since the 1960s, Spain has built up a network of airports across the country that are frequented by aircraft throughout the year, Easier reports.
Its open skies agreement and investment into infrastructure such as roads and rail links also helps create an accessible country.
Flights to Malaga and flights to Murcia are also benefiting from upgrades at the airports such as new access roads to handle increased visitor numbers, Casas de Lorca notes.
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Holidays in Spain 'popular among lone youngsters' |
31st March 2008 |
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 Younger adults and teens are becoming increasingly keen to take flights to Spain on their own to enjoy holidays away from home, it has been reported.
According to the Student Youth Travel Association, the top ten international destinations for youth travel includes Spain, China, Peru, Brazil and Australia.
Other destinations include France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Greece.
Student Youth Travel Association spokeswoman Debbie Gibb claimed that youngsters now want a "notch on their belt" in terms of travel.
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Spanish holidays 'rose in February' |
31st March 2008 |
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 The number of people taking flights to Spain for Spanish holidays rose in February this year, it has been revealed.
According to Forbes, a Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism statement reported that the number of tourists visiting Spain in February 2008 rose by 6.5 per cent on the previous year.
Compared to 2007, the number of tourists visiting Spain rose by this percentage to reach 3.
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More people take Spanish holidays on Costa Blanca |
28th March 2008 |
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 A large proportion of holidaymakers took "irregular" Spanish holidays last year, it has been reported.
According to a study by the La Caixa savings bank an estimated 85 million so-called irregular overnight stays were made by tourists on the Costa Blanca in 2007, Typically Spanish reports.
Higher numbers were reported to have been staying in accommodation not controlled by "the correct authorities".
According to Typically Spanish, foreign tourists taking Spanish holidays in the Costa Blanca brought in € 2.
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Flights to Spain for "healthy" "low-cost" living |
28th March 2008 |
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 Britons looking to experience a lower cost of living should book their flights to Spain, it has been reported.
According to a study by NatWest, 95 per cent of Brits who abandoned the UK for a better life in Spain found that the cost of living in the Mediterranean country is lower than that in Britain.
Also revealed in the study was that the average annual income of Britons who have moved to Spain is £65,000.
"It seems as if expats have not only found their pot of gold abroad but are able to enjoy themselves and feel healthier for having made the move," commented NatWest's David Isley.
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Pass the time while waiting for flights to Spain |
28th March 2008 |
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 As news breaks about the delayed flights and baggage traumas sweeping through Heathrow Airport's newly opened Terminal 5, tips have been given on how to pass the time while waiting for flights to Spain.
MSN Money reports that according to Halifax General Insurance there are number of ways to look after yourself and keep busy while waiting for flights to Murcia and other destinations.
One piece of advice was to have plenty of money for food and beverages while you wait for your flight to Alicante. Alcoholic drinks should be kept to a minimum though as drunk passengers could be refused boarding.
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Brits 'could phone home on flights to Spain' |
27th March 2008 |
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 In-flight mobile phone use could soon come in onboard aircraft, one commentator has suggested.
According to the Air Transport Users Council (AUC), following approval that was granted by Ofcom this week for in-flight mobile phone usage on aeroplanes, passengers can soon expect to be able to use their mobiles to call home while on flights to Spain.
However, industry affairs manager James Fremantle noted that not all passengers would appreciate in-flight calls.
"It's difficult to say where the passenger interest is, because some people will like it and some people won't.
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