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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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Brits 'wasting billions with leftover holiday money' |
17th December 2009 |
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 British holdiaymakers are wasting around £2.4 billion a year by failing to convert their foreign currency once they get back to the UK, it has been revealed.
According to money technology provider IMX Software, almost half (48 per cent) of adults will leave their leftover notes and coins in a drawer until they return to the country again.
The company noted that the majority of people bring home an average of £35 in foreign currency.
Read More: Brits 'wasting billions with leftover holiday money' |
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Top travel insurance tips revealed |
16th December 2009 |
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 Brits jetting off on holiday to Spain over the festive season have been offered some tips on how to cut the cost of their travel insurance.
According to comparison site moneysupermarket.com, savvy shoppers can slash a considerable amount off the cost of their premium with a little knowledge.
Steve Sweeney, an insurance expert at the website, commented: "While insurance is essential for financial security and peace of mind, it is important Brits only opt for a level of cover relevant to their needs, and at the best available price.
Read More: Top travel insurance tips revealed |
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Majority of Brits 'planning winter holidays' |
16th December 2009 |
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 Despite the economic downturn, Brits are still keen to take holidays to Spain and other destinations, it has been revealed.
In a recent poll carried out by Monarch, 86 per cent of respondents said they are planning to escape to warmer climes this winter.
The airline revealed that between December 18th and January 4th it expects to transport around 140,000 British holidaymakers to hotspots such as Murcia, Alicante and Malaga.
"If you haven't yet booked and fancy enjoying the festivities away from home or seeing the new year in overseas it's not too late to grab a great deal to the sun with Monarch," the carrier noted.
Read More: Majority of Brits 'planning winter holidays' |
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British holidaymakers 'hate to tip' |
15th December 2009 |
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 Almost half of Brits do not like to tip when they are on holiday in Spain, a new poll has revealed.
Research carried out by Holiday Extras revealed that 58 per cent of men and 39 per cent of women do not feel comfortable leaving extra money on top of their bill.
Of those surveyed, 14 per cent claimed that tipping in a restaurant makes them feel awkward.
A further 19 per cent said they dislike offering a gratuity when staying in a hotel.
Read More: British holidaymakers 'hate to tip' |
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Timing of BA strikes 'is surprising and disappointing' |
15th December 2009 |
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 The timing of the forthcoming British Airways' cabin crew strikes is surprising and disappointing.
This is according to John Tangney, chairman of the Association of Independent Tour Operators aviation committee, who said that the action could be a "disaster" for families who are taking holidays to Spain and other destinations over the festive period.
"The problem now will be that very, very few seats will be left on other carriers over [the] Christmas period. The seats that are left will be in the premium cabins I would have thought," he explained.
Read More: Timing of BA strikes 'is surprising and disappointing' |
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'Be a child again' at Fuengirola Zoo |
15th December 2009 |
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 Brits taking holidays in Spain over the coming months will have the opportunity to feel like a child again by enjoying a visit to Fuengirola Zoo.
According to Euro Weekly News, the popular family attraction is offering adults the chance to enter for the same price as a child from now until January 18th 2010.
"Fuengirola Zoo is dedicated to the protection of animals and their natural habitat and is taking part in more than 35 European reproduction programmes. The many births at the zoo are proof of their success," the newspaper noted.
Read More: 'Be a child again' at Fuengirola Zoo |
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Brits 'opting for ten-day holidays in Spain' |
14th December 2009 |
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 An increasing number of people are choosing to take ten-day holidays to Spain rather than two-week breaks, it has been suggested.
Sally Kirby, travel specialist at Black Tomato, said lots of Brits are opting for trips of this length as they can jet off without spending too much time away from the office.
She noted that a ten-day trip only requires five or six days off work and can be more manageable than holidaying for two weeks.
"As in exit the UK on Friday night and then fly back the following weekend Sunday night and straight into the office if they are really short on annual leave days," Ms Kirby explained.
Read More: Brits 'opting for ten-day holidays in Spain' |
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All-inclusive holidays 'set to prove popular in 2010' |
14th December 2009 |
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 All-inclusive holidays to Spain and other destinations are likely to prove popular in 2010, it has been claimed.
According to travel providers Thomson and First Choice, bookings for breaks that include flights, accommodation and food have risen by 32 per cent in the last five years, with holidaymakers increasingly keen to stretch their money further.
"Their success has a lot to do with the decline in value of the pound against the euro, making self-catering in short-haul destinations relatively expensive," they noted.
All-inclusive breaks are also proving popular as many resorts have "become a lot more sophisticated in the last few years".
Read More: All-inclusive holidays 'set to prove popular in 2010' |
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'Get fit' on holiday in Spain |
11th December 2009 |
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 If getting into shape and toning up is your new year's resolution, then you may wish to consider giving yourself a kick start by holidaying at La Manga Club in January.
The resort, which is located in sunny Murcia, boats an excellent range of sports and leisure facilities, which means that shifting those excess pounds may not be as difficult as you thought it would be.
La Manga's Fitness Centre is home to a 25-metre indoor pool, as well as a spacious gymnasium where guests will find a range of state-of-the-art equipment.
There is also a stretching area, fitness studio, physiotherapy room and consultation zone.
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Passengers urged to check baggage restrictions before flying |
10th December 2009 |
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 Trying to prepare the family for a holiday in Spain at Christmas can be a busy time for parents, between packing and making sure no presents are left behind.
However, those taking flights to Spain over the festive season have been urged to check their airline baggage restrictions before leaving.
According to Stansted Airport, holidaymakers should ensure they pack any sharp objects such as tweezers in their hold luggage as these are not permitted in the general onboard cabin area.
Passengers are also reminded that any liquids being carried in hand luggage must be stored in containers with a capacity of no more than 100mls.
Read More: Passengers urged to check baggage restrictions before flying |
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