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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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How to make the most of car rental in Murcia |
12th May 2008 |
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 So, you have decided that car rental in Murcia is the best way for you to explore this beautiful region. How do you now make sure you spend as little of your time in your vehicle as possible?
The good news is that Murcia is a place relatively untroubled by traffic problems. According to euroresidentes.com's Road Travel in Spain guide, only the rush hour and the areas around Ikea and the football ground (particularly on match days) are likely causes of congestion.
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Tips for those looking for car hire in La Manga |
09th May 2008 |
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 Car rental in La Manga is a great way for many tourists to make the most of their Spanish holiday.
However, those looking to take the independent step of car hire in La Manga should be aware of the rules of the roads to get the best out of their luxury holidays in Spain.
Spanish holiday drivers need to be 18 or over to secure car rental in La Manga, for which a valid photographic driver's license will also be required - with those looking for car hire in Spain also advised that they will legally require third-party coverage.
Drivers should also be aware that seat belts are compulsory, as are keeping lights on in tunnels and beeping a horn in the daytime, or flashing your lights at night, in addition to signalling an intention to overtake.
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Advice for over-55s on Spanish holidays |
08th May 2008 |
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 Older customers planning their Spanish holiday adventure this summer may want to take heed of new advice regarding insurance.
The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) is warning over-55s not to go on holiday without sufficient insurance to cover the activities they will be undertaking while on their Spanish holiday, following revealing research.
Spokesperson for Abta Sean Tipton comments: "The present generation do not like to think that they are part of a certain age where they have to be cliched or go on old-style holidays."
He added that many people in the age group are willing to risk travelling without insurance because they believe pre-existing medical conditions will lead to a higher premium.
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Abta defends the use of travel guides on Spanish holidays |
07th May 2008 |
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 Travellers seeking information about where to go and visit on their Spanish holiday should not be put off travel books following recent revelations, it has been claimed.
A recent book by Thomas Kohnstamm, entitled Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?, has alleged that travel writers often 'run roughshod' over details, however, the Associated Board of Travel Agents (Abta) believes they are still a useful tool.
Spokesperson for Abta Sean Tipton states: "I think they have been a great help and a boon to the travel industry and travellers in general.
"Of course, mistakes will creep [in] - the very nature of any publication means that it
can become out-of-date very quickly, things can change.
Read More: Abta defends the use of travel guides on Spanish holidays |
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Brits to tighten their belts on holidays this year |
02nd May 2008 |
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 Cash conscious Brits will not be put off taking their annual holidays in Spain according to My Child, however one commentator has claimed that they will tighten their belts and reign in their holiday spending.
According to FairFX, almost three in five Brits plan to reduce the amount of money they spend on their holiday.
More than half claim that their intentions to retrain their holiday spending stems from an increased cost of living and higher costs of outgoings.
Stephen Heath, chief executive of FairFX.
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Foodies 'to take Spanish holidays' |
02nd May 2008 |
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 There could be a surge in the popularity of flights to Spain as epicureans opt for Spanish holidays.
According to the Olive Press, the Spanish have been voted the best cooks in the world, while the country is also home to a number of restaurants that feature in the world top-ten list.
The publication notes that El Bulli - run by chef Ferran Adria - placed at number one in the top Restaurant magazine list while Mugaritz and Arzak in San Sebastian placed in fourth and eighth place respectively.
"Adria offers such an extraordinary eating experience in his restaurant and what is also important is the service and the setting are top notch," Paul Wootton, editor of Restaurant magazine, said.
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Money worries 'won't dampen holiday spirit' |
01st May 2008 |
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 Consumers are unlikely to be putting off taking their traditional Spanish holiday because of concerns over the state of the economy, it has been reported.
According to Travel Weekly a study by search engine Kayak.co.uk revealed that two thirds of consumers refuse to cancel or alter their holiday plans for this summer.
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'Take travel guides' on holidays to Spain |
01st May 2008 |
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 Holidaymakers who take a good quality travel guide with them on their flights to Spain can "improve" their holiday, it has been reported.
According to Andy Riddle, managing director of the travel guide publishers Footprint, well-written travel guides produced by dedicated authors and publishers can make the difference on a holiday in Spain or elsewhere.
Mr Riddle added that when the writer "really knows the country" guidebooks can be a "shortcut" to opportunities that might in other circumstances be overlooked.
A travel guide market research report published by professional travel photographer Jim Batty in April 2006 found that the most likely person in the UK to buy a travel guide is a professional and busy Londoner aged between 25 and 34 years old.
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Musical holidays in Spain |
01st May 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Alicante this May bank holiday will find that their visit coincides with a performance by German band Scorpions.
The heavy metal band are due to begin the Spanish leg of their world tour in Madrid on May 7th and will perform in Alicante on May 9th 2008.
The group is then scheduled to play in Almeria on May 10th.
Scorpions are a group that date back more than 30 years and have accrued a number of hits and band members during their tenure.
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Convenience and unrestricted searching are 'benefits' of booking online |
30th April 2008 |
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 A number of reasons have been given in regards to the benefits of booking flights to Spain online.
According to independent UK consumer body Holiday Which? "convenience" is one of the main factors in booking holidays and flights online.
Kate Shipp, a researcher, noted that online travel websites allow you to search for and book your holidays to Spain and elsewhere without leaving your immediate location.
"And it's also about being able to compare things quickly on price and choice.
Read More: Convenience and unrestricted searching are 'benefits' of booking online |
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