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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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Open Skies could mean 'cheaper flights to Spain' |
21st February 2008 |
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 The recently settled Open Skies Agreement between the United States and the European Union could mean cheaper flights to Spain.
According to the Air Transport Users Council (AUC), when Europe was liberalised, the e-market allowed low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair to operate, meaning a drop in airfares.
AUC industry affairs manager James Fremantle added that this liberalising the air transport market is "good" for consumers as it draws down prices and offers more choice.
"I can't think of anything bad that can come of it from a consumer point of view.
Read More: Open Skies could mean 'cheaper flights to Spain' |
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New bullet train for Spain |
20th February 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Spain will be able to explore more of the country in a shorter period of time after it was revealed that the country's first high-speed trains linking Madrid and Barcelona made their debut on Wednesday.
National train company Renfe announced that they have now made their first complete journeys following years of construction.
The high-speed bullet rail line will reduce travel time between Madrid and Barcelona by two hours to 2.38 hours.
Read More: New bullet train for Spain |
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Spanish holidays on Costa del Shop |
20th February 2008 |
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 A new shopping mall is set to open in the popular Spanish holiday resort of the Costa del Sol, it has been reported.
According to the Manchester Evening News, property and investment company Peel Holdings is to develop a Spanish version of the UK's Trafford Centre on the popular Spanish holiday coast.
Following years of negotiations with Spanish authorities, Britons could soon be taking flights to Alicante for a weekend shopping trip.
The centre, to be called Trafford Centre Espana will feature on an 80-acre site in Torremolinos and could become an attraction for Britons enjoying holidays in La Manga.
Read More: Spanish holidays on Costa del Shop |
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'Research flights to Spain' parents told |
20th February 2008 |
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 Parents taking children on family holidays to Spain have been issued with advice on how best to keep their children happy while travelling.
According to Tesco Travel Insurance, researching the flights to Spain before booking could prove useful, as airlines can offer children's meals and arrange for raised seats for babies.
Also, the organisation notes that regional airports can sometimes offer better entertainment facilities for children.
"Ensure you take a bargaining tool for critical situations - a new game, book or snack that will calm them down," the travel insurance provider recommends.
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Spain produces diet-friendly wine |
19th February 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Spain this summer need not overly worry about their alcohol consumption affecting their waistlines if they stick to locally produced brews.
According to Typically Spanish, a vineyard in the wine producing region of Jumilla, Murcia has invented "vino light".
The wine - Altos de la Ermita - has an alcohol content of 6.5 degrees - half the normal amount for traditional wine.
Read More: Spain produces diet-friendly wine |
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Ferry travel for Spanish holidays |
19th February 2008 |
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 Britons taking Spanish holidays may consider reaching their destination by means of ferry travel.
According to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), such travel offers a greener method of travel.
The Shipping Times revealed that over 235,000 passengers passed through the Port of Dover over the four days of the 2007 Easter holiday weekend - seven per cent more than the amount that passed through on the 2006 holiday weekend
"It offers customers and families another choice, really. It's just a different type of holiday that you get - it's a very different experience," Frances Tuke, spokesperson for Abta.
Read More: Ferry travel for Spanish holidays |
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Low-cost flights to Spain make country "accessible" |
19th February 2008 |
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 The expansion of low-cost airlines has made traditionally hard to reach areas in Spain "very accessible", it has been reported.
According to Primelocation.com, these Spanish holiday areas have been "opened up" by low-cost flights to Spain.
The news comes as British Airways prepares to launch its new short-haul routes from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports to Malaga and Alicante from March 30th, 2008.
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Brits taking Spanish holidays by car 'should check insurance' |
19th February 2008 |
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 Britons looking to drive on the continent for their Spanish holidays this year have been urged to check with their insurance provider prior to setting off.
According to the AA, although people with UK car insurance will automatically be covered third party when driving in Spain, they will not necessarily be insured comprehensively.
The news comes after the RAC Foundation reported that three million British motorists travel on the continent by ferry and the channel tunnel annually.
"Some insurers do provide … up to 90 days free comprehensive cover for your vehicle anywhere in Europe.
Read More: Brits taking Spanish holidays by car 'should check insurance' |
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Flight to Alicante bags groom "dream wedding" |
19th February 2008 |
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 A lucky groom has won a "dream wedding" in a competition, after boarding a flight to Alicante from Doncaster Airport, it has been revealed.
Thomsonfly reports that Andrew Wagg has been announced the winner of the Ram FM Getaway Groom endurance competition.
Mr Wagg had to get as far away from the radio station in Derby as he could in a 24 hour period.
"The flight to Alicante .
Read More: Flight to Alicante bags groom "dream wedding" |
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Proposal takes place on flight to Alicante |
18th February 2008 |
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 This Valentine’s Day one couple’s romantic Spanish holiday began while on a flight to Alicante, with a proposal of marriage.
While flying through the air on the way toward a luxury holiday in Spain Mick Hill proposed to his girlfriend Sharalyn Anderson.
The couple were taking a flight to Alicante from Luton when 52-year-old Sharalyn of Leigh on Sea received a special Valentine's Day card and a marriage proposal from her boyfriend.
Cabin crew then announced the couple’s engagement to the rest of the passengers as they shared a bottle of champagne.
Read More: Proposal takes place on flight to Alicante |
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