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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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Tips for driving abroad |
28th May 2008 |
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 UK motorists are being advised to take a number of precautions before heading off on Spanish holidays.
The Daily Mail has published a list of things the UK driver needs to take into account when driving on the continent, including checking with insurers as to whether they are fully covered to drive overseas.
Also, drivers are advised to make sure you are carrying the correct documentation with them whilst driving as being stopped without the proper papers could be hazardous.
Making sure home contents insurance covers belongings when they are in the vehicle abroad is also recommended, in case the car is broken into.
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The soundtrack to car hire in Murcia |
27th May 2008 |
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 Drivers wondering what to listen to following car hire in La Manga might like to take note of a latest motoring musical survey.
Contemporary pop anthem Mr Brightside by rock band The Killers was voted the number one driving song in a survey of over a thousand motorists.
The results of the questionnaire, conducted by insurance experts Elephant.co.
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Value seekers told to book Spanish holidays |
23rd May 2008 |
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 Bargain-hunting Brits have been advised to book themselves a Spanish holiday this year, following research rating the destination as the best for those of a budget.
With an increasing number of people keeping an eye on the purse strings due to the credit crunch, news of Spanish holidays representing excellent value for money will be music to the ears of those unwilling to sacrifice their dream holiday, the Mirror reports.
Spanish holidays were found to be the cheapest short-haul option for Brits by the research, which showed that holiday essentials such as food and drinks could be up to £200 per week less expensive in Spain than in Italy, Turkey, Greece and the Algarve.
Further good news for cost-cutters is that car rental in Murcia may also prove a money-saving choice, with the research showing that car rental in Spain is on average £100 per week cheaper than in rival destination Greece.
Read More: Value seekers told to book Spanish holidays |
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Spanish holidays set to be Bank Holiday favourite |
23rd May 2008 |
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 Spanish holidays have been revealed as the top choice for British tourists travelling abroad on bank holiday weekend.
Approximately 1.9 million tourists will be packing out Spanish holiday destinations, according to figures from the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), including those heading for golf or tennis excursions in the sun.
President of Abta Justin Fleming told travelmole.
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More Brits heading abroad |
21st May 2008 |
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 The number of Brits going on vacation this year has increased by two per cent in the first three months of the year, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics.
Up to 18 million people are expected to go on holiday in the next three months. However, visits to Europe fell by one per cent in the first quarter.
Overseas tourism increased by six per cent in the UK in the first quarter of the year, however, visits to the UK from the US fell by six per cent during the same period.
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Brits planning to spend on Spanish holidays |
21st May 2008 |
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 One in three people in the UK are planning a holiday abroad despite the stretched economic climate at the moment, according to research by American Express Traveller's Cheques.
The company interviewed 2,000 Brits about their holiday plans and finances and found that 38 per cent would not forgo their summer getaway despite their finances being tight.
Holidaymakers are expected to spend on average £773 while abroad, not including flights and accommodation, with many people planning a Spanish holiday or otherwise.
Across the UK, the study found that 13 per cent of people are putting off a major purchase, such as a TV, sofa or new garden furniture, to go on holiday this year.
Read More: Brits planning to spend on Spanish holidays |
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Brits 'looking to drive on Spanish holidays' |
20th May 2008 |
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 Car rental in La Manga may become an increasingly popular option for Brits looking for the freedom of the road on their Spanish holiday.
New research by the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has found that driving holidays are proving a popular option among UK families, with one in ten now adopting the mode of travel for their European break.
Head of American Express Insurance Services Chris Rolland states: "The trend appears to be taking a return to family drive holidays."
Additional findings of the research included 32 per cent of Brits stating they would consider a caravan holiday and 27 per cent agreeing they would be happy campers if it meant they could take their car.
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Cante de las Minas Flamenco Festival |
19th May 2008 |
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 The Cante de las Minas Flamenco Festival attracts thousands of people on Spanish holidays each year to the mining town of La Union.
Combining the best of Spanish music, singing and dance, the festival brings the small mining town to life, with celebrations taking place into the early hours of the morning.
Those considering car rental in Murcia might find that having a vehicle makes getting to this party a lot easier.
Taking place in August each year, the festival is predominantly held in the historic market building with its quirky modernist architecture.
Read More: Cante de las Minas Flamenco Festival |
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Arrange your car rental in La Manga in advance |
16th May 2008 |
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 Those intending to take advantage of car hire in La Manga are able to do so in advance, thanks to La Manga Rentals online booking service.
Customers using the online tool to arrange their car rental in La Manga can compare rental prices and make their booking with just a few clicks of the mouse.
Car hire in La Manga is an excellent idea for those seeking the freedom of the open road, with many stunning drives available in the immediate area.
South-eastern Spain's Aguilas, 103 kilometres from Murcia, offers 28 kilometres of coastal roads, accompanied by thrilling mountain trails for some truly unforgettable scenery.
Read More: Arrange your car rental in La Manga in advance |
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Spanish holidays are 'most affordable for half-term' |
16th May 2008 |
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 Research by a leading UK bank has named Spanish holidays as the cheapest option for families holidaying abroad during half-term.
According to data collected by Abbey Credit Cards, Spanish holidays still represent the best value for money for families taking a break from it all, despite the pound's recent weakening against the euro.
Head of Abbey Credit cards Callum Gibson comments: "There are a number of ways to keep costs down on foreign holidays such as booking in advance to get the best deal [and] shopping around for the best price on foreign currency."
A half-term stay at a four-star establishment in Spain was shown by the research to cost an average £348 per person, compared to £439 for an equivalent hotel in Cyprus and £553 for the Algarve.
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