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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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Spain is 'top holiday destination for Brits' |
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 Spain is the most popular destination for Brits hoping to take a holiday in 2010.
According to travel site Skyscanner, it was the most searched for destination by British holidaymakers during the month of January.
Popular Spanish hotspots include Malaga, Alicante, Murcia and Madrid.
"Overall, Spain remains the most popular country for British travellers, despite fears that less favourable euro exchange rates would lead to a switch to non-euro countries," the website noted.
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Brits 'positive about 2010 holiday plans' |
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 Brits are more positive about their holiday plans for the year ahead than they were in 2009, it has been revealed.
Research carried out by travel magazine Wanderlust and the Association of British Travel Agents found that 83 per cent of people are planning to take the same number of trips or more in the year ahead than they did in 2009.
When asked the same question in May 2009, 77 per cent gave the same answer.
Furthermore, the research revealed that 81 per cent intend to spend at least the same amount of money on their holidays to Spain or elsewhere.
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'Insurance is a essential' for holidays in Spain |
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 Brits taking holidays in Spain or elsewhere this year have been urged to buy travel insurance before leaving the UK.
According to Moneysupermarket.com, a policy for a family of four travelling to can be purchased for as little as £10.
Bob Atkinson, a travel expert at the website, said protection is essential and people should not consider leaving home without it.
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Over half of Britons 'planning holidays abroad' |
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 More than half of British adults are hoping to take a holiday in Spain or elsewhere over the coming year, new research has revealed.
A study carried out recently by First Rate Exchange Services found that 58 per cent of people intend to jet off to warmer climes.
Londoners are the most likely to take a holiday, with 68 per cent planning to travel.
Furthermore, the survey revealed that 64 per cent of people aged between 18 and 24 are expecting to head abroad, compared to 54 per cent of 35 to 44-year-olds.
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Holidays in Spain 'on the agenda in 2010' |
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 British consumers are keen to book holidays in Spain and elsewhere this year, it has been claimed.
Lucy Huxley, editor of Travel Weekly, said she has seen some "positive signs" within the holiday industry after a difficult 2009.
"Customers who may have skipped their annual holiday last year to save money appear to be keen to make sure their main break is ring-fenced in 2010," she commented.
Ms Huxley noted that family favourites such as Spain are likely to be popular this year, with many airlines and tour operators offering excellent deals for those who book early.
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Attend a medieval market in Spain |
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 Holidaymakers looking to snap up some unusual gifts for their family and friends may be interested to learn that a medieval market is due to take place this weekend.
Held at the Plaza Marques de Rafal in the Costa Blanca city of Orihuela, it is set to attract thousands of locals and visitors, Euro Weekly reports.
"An official inauguration ceremony will take place at 11:30 on Friday (February 5th), when a procession will follow a route from the City Council to the adopted market place," the news provider notes.
As well as snapping up souvenirs and presents, those visiting the market will have the opportunity to attend workshops, enjoy entertaining performances and sample a delicious range of local food and drinks.
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Holidays in Spain 'popular for Valentine's Day' |
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 Holidays in Spain are proving popular for Valentine's Day, it has been revealed.
Figures released by TravelRepublic.co.uk show that breaks to the popular Spanish resort of Benidorm have outsold trips to Rome, Paris and Venice.
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'Take a mix of cash and plastic' on holiday to Spain |
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 Holidaymakers taking flights to Spain and elsewhere should take a combination of cash and credit cards with them, it has been suggested.
Sarah Munro, head of Post Office Travel Services, said that by doing this travellers, can ensure they are prepared for all eventualities.
"It is important to carry some cash to pay for taxis and drinks and in many destinations, it will be needed to buy goods," she commented.
Ms Munro noted that holidaymakers can also apply for prepaid currency cards, which can be loaded with euros and used in the same way as a debit card.
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British holidaymakers 'opt for cash' |
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 More than half (52 per cent ) of Britons opt for cash as their primary payment method when on holiday in Spain and elsewhere, it has been revealed.
Research published by Santander found that just five per cent of people use traveller's cheques.
Of those polled, 47 per cent said they withdraw at least three-quarters of their weekly holiday spending money from ATMs.
Vim Maru, director of retail products at the organisation, commented: "Some may find this research surprising - with so many Britons relying on cash when they are abroad – and the once ubiquitous traveller's cheque is only as popular as the foreign currency account.
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Holidays in Spain 'on the agenda in 2010' |
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 An increasing number of Britons are keen to put the recession behind them and take holidays to Spain and other popular destinations this year, new research has revealed.
A poll carried out by travelsupermarket.com found that 16 per cent of people are more likely to take a break abroad than they were six months ago.
However, the study showed that people are being more cautious where money is concerned.
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