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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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Luxury holidays in Spain from start to finish |
23rd November 2007 |
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 Hard-working Brits looking to escape to holiday villas in Spain will surely want to start their Spanish holidays as they mean to go on - in comfort and style.
As such, holidaymakers waiting to board their flights to Murcia from BAA Gatwick can now choose to head away from the crowds in the main departure lounge and relax in the new executive Aviance Lounge.
A refitting of lights, toilet, ceilings and furniture sees the Aviance Lounge updated with a bar and coffee area for passengers to get into the mindset of their luxury holidays in Spain.
"[Executive lounges] are a great alternative to the main airport departure lounge for passengers who simply want to relax or work prior to boarding a flight," commented Arthur Dodgson, chief executive officer of Go-Ahead Aviation Division.
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Honeymoons 'prolong wedding experience' |
23rd November 2007 |
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 The popularity of honeymoons shows no sign of abating and is an "important" experience for newlyweds, it has been claimed.
Francesca Moore, a spokesperson from hitched.co.uk, asserted that honeymoons are the first opportunity for couples to spend alone together after the wedding ceremony ends and can "prolong" the experience.
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Spain 'ahead of France' in tourism stakes |
22nd November 2007 |
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 France is "lagging" behind Spain in terms of how much money it generates from tourism, it has been asserted.
According to the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), revenue drawn from travellers on Spanish holidays reached $51.1 billion (£24.8 billion) in 2006, the Associated Press reports.
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Growth of regional airports offering flights to Spain |
22nd November 2007 |
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 There has been a growth in the number of people heading out on Spanish holidays from regional UK airports, it has been reported.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a main factor behind this growth has been the expansion of low-cost carriers.
Recent CAA figures show that the number of annual passengers travelling through UK regional airports has surpassed 100 million - roughly three times the amount that flew from regional airports in 1990.
"One of the main factors is that the London airports are becoming increasingly busy and as a result of that, more services are being offered from the regional airports," commented Chris Mason, spokesperson for the CAA.
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Spain 'popular party destination' |
22nd November 2007 |
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 Spain has been listed as the number one country for nightlife, according to a new report.
The Earthtimes reports that thanks to vibrant cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid and the renowned clubbing hotspot of Ibiza, the Country Brand Index (CBI) placed Spain in the top spot for nightlife.
The news comes after Typically Spanish reported that 52.7 million people took Spanish holidays in October.
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Book flights to Alicante for 'extended' Christmas |
21st November 2007 |
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 In modern Britain Christmas can start as early as October with retail outlets piping in festive music and supermarkets stocking shelves with mince pies, however, the celebrations usually end by New Year's Eve.
Not so for those who book flights to Alicante this. According to What's On When the Three Kings Procession is a highlight of the Alicante Christmas season - event though it takes place on January 5th.
Those enjoying family holidays in Spain can watch as the three kings dressed in regal festive clothing parade down the streets from Plaza de Toros to the town hall, distributing sweets to children along the route.
Read More: Book flights to Alicante for 'extended' Christmas |
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'Wait for passport' before booking flights to La Manga |
21st November 2007 |
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 Britons looking forward to jetting off to luxury holiday in Spain have been advised to hold off booking their flights to La Manga until they have received their passport.
The advice comes from the Identity and Passport Service and follows a report by the Post Office that revealed 22 per cent of Brits do not know when their passport is due to expire.
Meanwhile, according to the Post Office this means that one in five consumers risks having their holiday spoiled by not having their passport before they are due to go on holiday.
"The Identity and Passport Service constantly reminds customers that they should never book travel before they have their passport," an Identity and Passport Service spokesperson commented.
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Over 50s 'look forward to Spanish holidays' |
20th November 2007 |
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 A significant proportion of Britain's over-50-year-olds are making provisions to take Spanish holidays upon their retirement, it has been revealed.
Research from Alliance & Leicester reveals that 11 million people in this age group intend to travel more regularly in the next five-to-ten years.
Meanwhile, many could be looking to book flights to La Manga with the news that 21 per cent of those approaching pension age would like to visit countries in Europe.
Furthermore, many are looking forward to engaging in exciting activities during their holidays, with seven per cent wishing to participate in scuba diving on their arrival.
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Archaeological find for Spain |
20th November 2007 |
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 Spain could become a hotbed of activity for dinosaur enthusiasts after the discovery of over 8,000 fossils from the upper Cretaceous period.
According to Expatica, the remains, which are thought to be around 80 million years old, are a significant discovery for the region and could convince large numbers of dinosaur fans to converge on the area while on holiday in Spain.
The website reports that the find was stumbled upon by excavators operating on the new high-speed rail link between Madrid and Valencia and that the area could be one of the largest fossil sites from the period in Europe.
A number of palaeontologists, archaeologist and experts have already arrived at the scene and are said to be working hard to retrieve the findings, which so far include three nearly complete dinosaur skulls, so that work on the rail link may continue.
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Baggage tips for Spanish holidaymakers |
20th November 2007 |
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 The number of people experiencing lost luggage problems when travelling abroad is a problem but should not deter those considering a holiday in Spain, one expert has suggested.
A spokesman for InsureandGo said today that the current situation with lost baggage was unacceptable but added that this would not affect the number of people opting for a family holiday in Spain or elsewhere.
Perry Wilson, managing director of the company said: "I think people will be more cautious. Let's be honest there have been baggage stories [in the press] since January this year.
Read More: Baggage tips for Spanish holidaymakers |
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