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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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Spain is a 'ideal' golf destination |
28th October 2008 |
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 With world-class courses, excellent transport links and warm weather all year round, it's little wonder that golf holidays in Spain are so popular.
According to the BBC's Spain Magazine, the country is a fantastic destination for golf enthusiasts and is home to some of Europe's finest courses.
"It might not be much fun nipping out for 18 holes on a wet and windy spring Saturday in Minehead or Manchester or Muirfield, but it's a different story in Spain," the publication noted.
The south of Spain basks in sunshine for most of the year and is well-served by a number of UK airlines including bmibaby, Ryanair and British Airways.
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Low-fare flights to Spain prove popular |
28th October 2008 |
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 An increasing number of people are opting to book their flights to Spain with low-fare carriers, rather than traditional airlines, it has been revealed.
During the month of September alone, more than six million people travelled through Spain's airports, the Costa Blanca News reports.
Of those travelling, more than 50 per cent flew with budget carriers, representing a 5.3 per cent increase on the same period in 2007.
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Costa Blanca resort 'should be World Heritage Site' |
28th October 2008 |
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 The Costa Blanca resort of Benidorm should be made into a World Heritage Site, one academic has claimed.
Professor Philippe Duhamel, an expert from the University of Angers in France, described Benidorm as the "Dubai of Europe" and claimed that the resort had a "unique collection" of skyscrapers, with buildings of major cultural importance.
"For many years everybody spoke badly of Benidorm, but with time it has gained value, as has happened in other examples of architectural world heritage," he told the Telegraph.
In Mr Duhamel's opinion, some of the architectural highlights include the Gran Bali Hotel and the 55-storey Torre Intempo, which is currently under condtruction.
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Mobile phrasebooks 'are the future' |
28th October 2008 |
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 Audio phrasebooks, which can be downloaded on mobile phones and MP3 players, are a useful way for holidaymakers to overcome language barriers, it has been claimed.
Bas Jaburg, technical officer at phrasebook developer Steape, said that audio phrasebooks were the ideal companion for those taking holidays in Spain and other foreign destinations.
"The actual benefit here [over a phrasebook] is that you can actually hear the phrase so the people will definitely understand what you are saying. [It has] translation and phonetics, so you could teach yourself a little bit," he explained.
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Over 50s book holidays to Spain online |
27th October 2008 |
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 An increasing number of over 50s are opting to book their holidays online, it has been revealed.
Research carried out by Alliance and Leicester found that more over 50s than ever are using the internet to organise their flights to Spain and other destinations.
Of those surveyed, 41 per cent said they booked their holidays online, with one in five people staying in touch with friends by using social networking sites such as Facebook.
Commenting on the findings, Emma Walkley, current account manager at Alliance and Leicester, said: "Many of the over 50s now choose to engage in the social side of the internet and also have the confidence to organise many aspects of their life online.
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'Explore the countryside' on holiday in Spain |
27th October 2008 |
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 If you're eager to explore Spain's stunning countryside and see the country from another perspective, then a trip to La Manga Club is the ideal holiday option.
Bordered by a national park, La Manga is the perfect point from which to discover the Spanish countryside.
Visitors to the resort will find numerous trails through unspoilt terrain, with some excellent walking and jogging routes on offer.
La Manga is just five kilometres away from La Fuente Hill, where visitors can hike to the summit in around 45 minutes and enjoy an unrivalled view of the surrounding area.
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Plans afoot for Alicante Eye |
27th October 2008 |
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 Following the success of the London Eye, it seems that Alicante may be about to follow suit and construct its own big wheel attraction.
The Alicante Hostelry Association has proposed placing a wheel in the docks area of the city, enabling visitors to see for miles around, hotproperty.co.uk reports.
Read More: Plans afoot for Alicante Eye |
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Take a tennis holiday at La Manga |
24th October 2008 |
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 If you're looking to stay active this winter and brush up on your tennis skills, then a tennis holiday to La Manga Club could be just the ticket.
With 28 impressive tennis courts, a racquet service centre, physiotherapy and a host of other facilities, La Manga is one of the world's leading leisure resorts.
Furthermore, the resort caters for players of all abilities, so whether you're a competent player or a complete beginner, you'll feel right at home.
A poll carried out by Cater Allen Private Bank earlier this year revealed that a majority of Britons like to participate in activities when abroad.
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'Relax and unwind' on holiday in Spain |
24th October 2008 |
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 If you're keen to escape the dreary British weather and unwind in the sunshine, then a visit to La Manga could be the ideal option.
Located in Murcia, on the sun-soaked Costa Calida, La Manga enjoys year-round good weather and boasts an unrivalled range of sport and leisure facilities.
Perfect for those looking to unwind and de-stress, La Manga's exclusive spa and wellness centre offers a full range of sumptuous treatments, with everything from Hawaiian massage to luxurious diamond facials.
Furthermore, those interested in banishing their wrinkles and returning from their holiday 'renewed' can opt for an exclusive Inhibit treatment, which is a painless and non-intrusive alternative to Botox.
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British holidaymakers 'flock' to Spain |
24th October 2008 |
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 UK holidaymakers have been hailed as the "heroes" of Spanish tourism, after official figures indicated that Brits still have a soft spot for the country.
Euro Weekly news reported that 65 per cent of people visiting Spain this year were British, with tourism bosses claiming that British holidaymakers have been "saviours".
Although tourism on the whole is down slightly on last year, the publication reported that the decline has not been too severe thanks to the loyalty of British visitors.
Furthermore, it seems that Britain's love affair with Spain is set to continue throughout the half-term holidays, with millions of people expected to jet off in search of warmer climes.
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