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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 Murcia for Easter and San Marcos celebrations |
18th March 2008 |
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 As Easter bank holiday fever sweeps the nation, some Britons may consider taking a Spanish holiday next month for another religious festival.
Spain is one of several Mediterranean countries to have kept the tradition of celebrating saint's days and memorable religious dates and festivals alive.
And during Easter week, this is particularly so. In Murcia over Easter locals wear hoods and tunics and take part in processions.
Read More: Flights to Murcia for Easter and San Marcos celebrations |
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Spanish holiday island to host jazz sessions |
18th March 2008 |
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 The Spanish holiday island of Majorca is set to host a series of jazz concerts this summer, it has been revealed.
According to Mallorca Farmhouses, the popular Spanish holiday island is fast becoming home to a "hip arts and music scene".
Moreover, with several jazz concerts and events scheduled to take place over the coming months, the company claims that the island is to host a "festival fiesta frenzy".
Those taking flights to Spain from now until December could choose to extend their holiday with a trip to Majorca for the Jazz Voyeur Festival.
Read More: Spanish holiday island to host jazz sessions |
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Brits 'to head abroad this Easter' |
18th March 2008 |
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 Many Britons are looking to escape the UK weather by taking a Spanish holiday, it has been reported.
According to Nationwide, as Brits wave goodbye to bad UK weather by heading overseas during the Easter bank holiday break, they should consider their choice of credit or debit card carefully.
Nationwide notes that UK holidaymakers "wasted" more than £650 million on foreign currency loading fees when on holidays in 2007.
"People who are planning to go abroad this Easter should be aware of the hidden charges that most card providers impose, which are both costly and unnecessary," Jeremy Wood, divisional director at Nationwide, said.
Read More: Brits 'to head abroad this Easter' |
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Travellers given holidays tip |
17th March 2008 |
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 Britons planning on booking into Spanish holiday villas this summer have been advised to strive for accuracy when filling in travel insurance documentation.
According to Sainsbury's Bank, 1.12 million people have knowingly given out false information when taking out insurance in the UK.
However, in doing so, such people could be risking invalidation of their travel insurance documents.
Read More: Travellers given holidays tip |
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Brits contemplate family holidays in Spain |
17th March 2008 |
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 A significant proportion of Britons considered purchasing a Spanish holiday home in January of this year, it has been revealed.
According to HiFX, its Monthly Global Property Hotspots Report revealed that 22 per cent of enquiries received in this month were in regards to the acquisition of a Spanish holiday home.
This figure was only surpassed by those considering a ski property in France, however the company has advised potential buyers to hold off until summer.
"Property prices in the Alps have increased by 90 per cent over the last four years," commented Frederic Chamouret, senior advisor at VEF observed.
Read More: Brits contemplate family holidays in Spain |
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Royal welcome for Heathrow's Terminal 5 |
17th March 2008 |
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 Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen.
The royal inauguration was held on Friday March 14th 2008 and Britons travelling on Spanish holidays through the airport will be able to view the new terminal on March 27th 2008.
Roughly 30 million passengers are due to travel on holidays to Spain and elsewhere through the terminal annually.
Willie Walsh, British Airways chief executive, said: "Terminal 5 is a fantastic facility and our customers will really enjoy the space, comfort and convenience it offers.
Read More: Royal welcome for Heathrow's Terminal 5 |
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New flights to Spain announced |
14th March 2008 |
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 Spanish holidays can be enjoyed with even more ease by those living in Wales.
Airline bmibaby has announced that a new route between Cardiff International Airport and Barcelona will be available to passengers from late May.
The twice-weekly service will be launched on May 24th and will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, however as of June 18th, locals will be able to take flights to Spain on Wednesdays too as the service increases to three times a week.
"The new route strengthens our position as the number one airline at Cardiff Airport, flying more passengers than any other low cost airline.
Read More: New flights to Spain announced |
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Tourists set sights on Easter holidays in Spain |
14th March 2008 |
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 Hardworking Britons look set to take advantage of the early Easter in 2008 by jetting out on Spanish holidays.
According to the Majorca Daily Bulletin, the Hoteliers Federation of Majorca has reported that reservations at tourist accommodation in the Playa de Palma, Palmanova, Magalluf and Palma regions have reached above the 60 per cent full mark.
The Spanish holiday island of Majorca is a popular destination for Brits seeking sun and sand.
The Federation noted that the figures are similar to ones recorded for the same period in 2004 when Easter also came earlier than usual.
Read More: Tourists set sights on Easter holidays in Spain |
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"Romanian Pavorotti" entertains crowds in Spain |
14th March 2008 |
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 Lauded by the AFP as a "Romanian Pavarotti", Costel Busuioc has won a Spanish television music competition for immigrants.
The bricklayer beat off competition from three Cubans, a competitor from Togo, brothers from Venezuela and a Syrian in the final of "Hijos de Babel" on TVE this week.
Mr Busuioc won the hearts of the voting audience with his performance of "Nessun Dorma", made famous by late Italian operatic tenor singer Luciano Pavarotti during the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.
According to the AFP, the Romanian arrived in Spain in 2006 alone while his wife and four children remained behind in Romania.
Read More: "Romanian Pavorotti" entertains crowds in Spain |
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Alicante 'rivals French Riviera' |
13th March 2008 |
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 Those taking flights to Alicante could be forgiven for thinking that they have arrived in the wrong country, according to one commentator.
Writing on Boston Now's travel blog, virtualtourist likens the Spanish holiday destination to the French Riviera in terms of its beaches.
Claiming that the area has "picturesque" sights, those looking to enjoy "authentic" Alicante are advised that Santa Cruz is Alicante's "most genuine area".
According to the blogger, its Mediterranean architecture and people speak volumes of traditional Spain.
Read More: Alicante 'rivals French Riviera' |
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