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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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Holidays in Spain have 'youth appeal' |
07th April 2009 |
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 Young holidaymakers are heading to Spain in droves, it has been claimed.
While the number of Brits taking holidays this year may be down on previous times, the credit crunch has not deterred young people from jetting abroad.
According to a recent study by the Co-operative Travel, there has been an increase in the number of people under the age of 30 booking holidays in Spain.
The Costa Blanca is the fifth most popular destination for young holidaymakers, TravelMole reports.
Read More: Holidays in Spain have 'youth appeal' |
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Airports should 'improve without charging more' |
06th April 2009 |
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 British airport operators should make improvements without charging passengers more, it has been suggested.
According to consumer publication Which? Holiday, airports should not be introducing priority security lanes and charging passengers even more.
Jonathan Mitcham, a researcher at the magazine, said that passengers already pay for airport services when they buy their ticket and by introducing priority lanes for those taking flights to Spain and other destinations, travellers are being charged twice.
"With that particular thing, if it becomes popular it will just create a new long queue anyway and it shouldn't be necessary," he commented.
Read More: Airports should 'improve without charging more' |
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Brits urged to get EHICs and travel insurance |
06th April 2009 |
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 Those taking holidays in Spain and other destinations should apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) as well as taking out a travel insurance policy, it has been claimed.
According to insurance specialist Insurefor.com, many Brits simply forget to apply for EHICs or to renew them.
EHICs provide Britons with basic emergency medical cover when travelling within the European Economic Area.
Read More: Brits urged to get EHICs and travel insurance |
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Flybe celebrates Newcastle appointment of Alan Shearer |
06th April 2009 |
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 Budget airline Flybe has celebrated the appointment of Alan Shearer as Newcastle's new manager by removing the black nose cone from its Kevin Keegan aircraft.
Back in 2008 the airline had celebrated the coming of Keegan by painting a life-size image of the man on one of its planes.
However, following his departure from the club the plane had its nose painted black in mourning.
Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer of Flybe, explained: "Only two events could have ever persuaded us to remove the black nose cone on our Kevin Keegan aircraft: either the return of Kevin as manager, or an acceptable replacement such as Alan Shearer.
Read More: Flybe celebrates Newcastle appointment of Alan Shearer |
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Travellers want 'child-free zones' |
03rd April 2009 |
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 Adults taking flights to Spain and other destinations would like to see child-free zones on planes.
A recent survey carried out by TripAdvisor revealed that 88 per cent of travellers without children would like to fly in peace and sit in a child-free section.
Around 76 per cent of British families are hoping to take a holiday to Spain and other destinations this year.
However, one in five parents admitted that travelling with kids causes them a headache, while 20 per cent said they would love to fly in a different section to their offspring.
Read More: Travellers want 'child-free zones' |
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Holidaymakers warned over 'currency commission myths' |
03rd April 2009 |
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 Those taking holidays in Spain and other overseas destinations have been advised that currency providers offering zero per cent commission may not necessarily offer the cheapest services.
According to online currency provider FairFX.com, consumers are regularly being misled by these claims and often end up paying over the odds.
The true cost to consumers can often range between three and five per cent with high street providers and up to 15 per cent at some regional airports.
Read More: Holidaymakers warned over 'currency commission myths' |
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Leonard Cohen to tour Spain |
03rd April 2009 |
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 Those taking holidays in Spain this year will have the opportunity to see legendary singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen live.
According to Typically Spanish, the Canadian star is set to complete a tour of Spain.
Dates have already been confirmed for gigs in Vigo, Gerona, Madrid, Granada, Bilbao and Barcelona and several more concerts are expected to be scheduled.
The prices of tickets have yet to be confirmed and it is expected that they will go on sale online in the coming months.
Read More: Leonard Cohen to tour Spain |
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Bmibaby unveils winter flight programme |
02nd April 2009 |
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 In news which many be of interest to those booking flights to Spain, budget airline bmibaby has launched its 2009/10 winter flight programme.
The airline will fly to 19 European destinations during winter, including Spanish hotspots such as Malaga and Murcia.
Crawford Rix, managing director of the carrier, indicated that despite the economic downturn, bookings are still looking healthy.
"We have seen strong early bookings for summer 2009 as people are keen to save money by booking early.
Read More: Bmibaby unveils winter flight programme |
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Brits 'reluctant to sacrifice holidays' |
02nd April 2009 |
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 Brits are reluctant to sacrifice their holidays to Spain and other destinations, it has been suggested.
According to Skyscanner, the number of people searching for flights during the first quarter of his year is up 54 per cent on the same period in 2008.
Gareth Willims, chief executive at the flight search engine, said that people may be feeling the need to escape the doom and gloom.
"They are determined to find the very best deals possible and they are less keen on sites that charge commission, or sites which expect them to trawl through different dates and destinations one by one to find the best offers," he commented.
Read More: Brits 'reluctant to sacrifice holidays' |
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New exhibition to open in Alicante |
02nd April 2009 |
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 A new historical exhibition will be opened this week by Queen Sofia at the Alicante Archaelogical Museum.
Those taking holidays in Spain will be able to view Greek artefacts on loan from the British Museum.
According to Think Spain, the exhibition will be open to the public until October, meaning that Brits jetting to Spain this summer will have ample opportunity to have a look around.
Items on show include letters, coins, sculptures, marble artefacts and bronze statues.
Read More: New exhibition to open in Alicante |
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