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Britons taking sporting holidays at La Manga Club and other destinations this winter have been warned to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before leaving.
According to Moneysupermarket.com, holidaymakers should also read the "small print" on their policy and make ensure that they are covered for all of the sporting activities that they intend to partake in.
Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at the site, commented: "Brits that save their hard earned cash for a snow filled adventure must ensure they are adequately insured; it is important to scour the small print before travelling to avoid any nasty surprises.
Holidaymakers wanting to take in a few rounds on their trips have been advised that Spain is an ideal location for a golfing holiday.
PGA Tour claims the golfing delights of the Iberian Peninsula are "in a class entirely of its own".
It noted that while this may seem like an exaggeration, it must be remembered the British first introduced the sport to the region in the 1800s.
"It's the British with their great appreciation for quality golf, who still list Spain and Portugal as their favourite golf holiday destinations of all," the tour said.
The older generation of British holidaymakers are becoming increasingly adventurous, it has been suggested.
According to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito), older holidaymakers are opting for active breaks and travelling to destinations such as Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Spain, as well as countries in the Southern Hemisphere.
Aito chairman Derek Moore commented: "The older generation are travelling more. Their kids have grown up and are much more self-sufficient these days so they are able to have a look at a bit more disposable income.
Traditional family holidays in Spain and other popular destinations have been "revived" by the recent credit crunch, according to a new study.
Research carried out by Abbey revealed that the current economic climate has encouraged people to take holidays with their parents and extended family members in order to save money.
Some of the benefits of holidaying with a large group include cheaper accommodation costs and the availability of free childcare.
According to Abbey, almost half of people in their late 20s now holiday with their parents or grandparents.
Holidays to short-haul destinations such as Spain are likely to remain popular, despite the credit crunch, it has been claimed.
Antony Martin, MD of travel insurance specialist Insurfor.com, said that although long-haul destinations such as Australia and the US may be affected, countries served by budget airlines are still likely to remain popular.
Meanwhile, holidaymakers travelling to La Manga Club will certainly find no shortage of economical flights to Spain with Ryanair, bmibaby and easyJet all serving the area.
Spain has been named as one of the world's top ten destinations for fine lovers.
Research carried out by online travel community TripAdvisor revealed that wine-loving Britons should look no further than Spain for their next trip abroad.
The area of La Rioja was singled out as a particularly good area for wine producing.
Divided into three regions - Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Baja – the area is famous for its "outstanding" red wines, laced with distinctive vanilla flavours.
An increasing number of British couples are choosing to get married overseas, it has been claimed.
Thea Darricotte, executive retail editor at Conde Nast Brides Magazine, suggested that couples were shunning traditional weddings and travelling to European destinations such as Spain in an effort to beat the credit crunch.
She rejected claims by the government that weddings were in decline and said that statistics often did not reflect the number of people who get married abroad.
"There has been so much flooding, and it's a wet September, the wettest on record for a long time.
Getting married abroad is much more economical than tying the knot in the UK, it has been suggested.
Shona Swain, long-haul manager for Thomson and First Choice, said that while getting married abroad may have seemed extravagant in the past, it is very often a cheaper option.
"Couples who marry overseas tend to have fewer guests so receptions tend to be smaller. Another advantage of getting married abroad is that couples then don't have to fork out again for their honeymoon as they are already away," she explained.
A new study has revealed what holidaymakers find the most and least appealing about hotels.
Research carried out by online travel community TripAdvisor revealed that 30 per of people believe that location is the most important factor when it comes to hotels, while 24 per cent of people claimed that good customer service was important to them.
Overall, it seems that the 'ideal' hotel is one similar to La Manga Club, where guests can expect high levels of customer service and cleanliness.
Commenting on the findings, Michele Perry, vice president of global communications at TripAdvisor, said: "Your hotel experience can make or break your vacation and we've found that travelers don't ask for much.
