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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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Warning issued for holiday drivers |
28th July 2008 |
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 Anyone planning to drive while enjoying a holiday in Spain should take safety precautions before they set off, it has been suggested.
According to the NFU Mutual, unfamiliar roads could make driving difficult for British holidaymakers and it is important to make sure that all aspects of the relevant vehicle are in full working order.
Furthermore, it is important to make sure that all the paperwork relating to car and travel insurance is in order, otherwise a holiday in Spain could be more costly than it needs to be, the company maintains.
"Driving on unfamiliar foreign roads can be a tricky business but it is important that you also check whether you are covered in the event of an accident or theft," said Laura Wood from NFU Mutual.
Read More: Warning issued for holiday drivers |
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Brits unwilling to ditch their holidays in Spain |
28th July 2008 |
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 British consumers are unwilling to shelve their plans for holidays in Spain despite the financial difficulties many are being faced with, it has been claimed.
Spanish holidays are very popular with families form the UK and around a third of people around the country say they are not prepared to change their holiday habits.
The credit crunch that began last summer has taken its toll on British purse strings, but a poll by ICM on behalf of the BBC found that millions of people remain determined to have a holiday break.
Young people from across Britain holiday in Spain each year and according to the recent study those aged between 18 and 24 are least likely to let financial constraints stop them from getting away over the summer.
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Holidays in Spain are "child friendly" |
25th July 2008 |
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 Holidays in Spain have been designated as "child friendly", by one commentator.
According to Post Office, many of the heritage attractions in Spain are either discounted or altogether free for younger children.
In comparison, the Post Office revealed that France's attractions often levy charges for children which can make a day out "much more" expensive, such as a visit to the Eiffel Tower, which for a family of four, costs £31.58.
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Learning a second language is "worth anybody's time" |
25th July 2008 |
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 Learning a second language, even if only to make life easier on your holidays in Spain, is a worthwhile pursuit, it has been reported.
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), for those considering holidaying or working on the continent while English may be a widely spoken language, it is still important to be able to communicate in the language of the host country in order to make the most of your stay.
In 2005, the European Commission highlighted that 50 per cent of the European population had the ability to speak a foreign language.
However, the total proportion of Britons capable of communicating in another language was only 30 per cent of Brits.
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Holidays in Spain are 'officially great' |
25th July 2008 |
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 The British love of an annual summer holiday in Spain has been confirmed after the destination appeared in, yet another, top-ten list.
According to the Telegraph, a study by Lonely Planet reveals that British and Irish holidaymakers favoured breaks in Spain over trips to countries such as Greece and France.
Holidays in Spain also topped out over sojourns in India and Canada in the survey.
And when it comes to planning future holidays, Spain came second in the list, with 7.
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Improvements planned for Costa Del Sol |
24th July 2008 |
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 Plans have been put forward to improve areas of Spain's Costa Del Sol, it has been reported.
According to Typically Spanish, the resort - which is a popular destination for Britons on holidays in Spain - is to see an investment of almost €11 million in a bid to improve tourism to the region.
An agreement was signed recently by mayors from the Costa Del Sol resorts of Torremolinos, Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmadena, Mijas, Manilva and Casares and the Junta de Andalucia.
The news comes after Typically Spanish revealed that 1.
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Money saving tips for holidays in Spain this summer |
23rd July 2008 |
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 Brits eager to shave a few pounds of the overall cost of their summer holidays in Spain have been offered a series of tips by one publication.
According to the Times, there are ten top ways in which holidaymakers can save money and still have a great break.
On flights to Spain, cutting down on baggage from 20 kg to 15 kg can save money, while making sandwiches instead of ordering an inflight meal can also earn back pounds.
Changing money prior to arriving at the airport is another tip included in the advice list, as the exchange rate can leave you with ten per cent less for your money than had you shopped around before hand, it is claimed.
Read More: Money saving tips for holidays in Spain this summer |
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Brits binge buy food and drink before taking flights to Spain |
23rd July 2008 |
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 A new study has revealed that Britons like to stock up on travel essentials such as food and drink before taking flights to Spain.
The Co-operative Financial Services reports that 84 per cent of people purchase consumables items and drinks prior to boarding their plane while 60 per cent prefer to pick up a novel or magazine to read on their journey.
Other top buys for holidaymakers preparing for their holidays in Spain are duty free items - sought after by 35 per cent of Brits - and last minute essentials, which 17 per cent of passengers admitted to splashing out on.
Currency also featured as a last minute purchase for four per cent of travellers.
Read More: Brits binge buy food and drink before taking flights to Spain |
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Alex Curran takes girls only holiday in Spain |
22nd July 2008 |
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 The wife of Liverpool and England footballer Steven Gerrard has been spotted making the most of a holiday in Spain.
According to the Daily Mail, Alex Curran wore a white and gold bikini and showed off an enviable tan as she splashed about in the sea.
Alex is the latest in a series of sightings of celebrities who seem to be having a ball at luxury holiday resorts in Spain.
James Blunt was spied this week sailing around the coast of the Spanish holiday island of Formentera.
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Malaga and Alicante are 'popular' holidays in Spain for Brits |
22nd July 2008 |
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 Alicante and Malaga have been named as two of the top 20 cities in the eurozone.
According to research from online price comparison service PriceRunner, Malaga is the second most popular city in continental Europe for holidays, TravelMole reports.
Meanwhile, other popular destinations for holidays in Spain included Alicante at third on the list and Barcelona, which placed seventh.
PriceRunner managing director Mattias Berg noted that holidaymakers were looking for ways of saving money on overseas travel.
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