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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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Passengers urged to check baggage restrictions before flying |
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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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Take "the right plastic" on holiday to Spain |
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 Brits jetting off on holiday to Spain this winter have been urged to "get the right plastic" before leaving the UK.
Moneysupermarket.com said travellers can save a considerable amount by doing their homework and shopping around for the right card.
Travel money expert Peter Harrison said that opting for a prepaid card may be a good idea for taking a flight to Spain this winter.
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Top tips for avoiding flu on flights to Spain |
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 Holidaymakers taking flights to Spain and other popular destinations have been offered some tips on how to avoid catching flu.
According to travel comparison site cheapflights.co.uk, there are a number of steps travellers can take to stay free of illnesses.
Read More: Top tips for avoiding flu on flights to Spain |
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Holidaymakers offered festive travel tips |
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 Brits taking holidays in Spain over the festive season have been offered some tips on how to ensure their break goes without a hitch.
Sean Tipton, a spokesman for Abta - The Travel Association, said travellers should leave themselves plenty of time to get to the airport as they are likely to be extremely busy at this time of year.
He noted that around three million people will be heading abroad over the coming weeks.
"If you miss your flight because you haven't left enough time that's a major problem as well but that's not covered by insurance, so leave an extra hour or so to get there," Mr Tipton commented.
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'Shape up' on holiday in Spain |
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 People who overindulge during the festive period could consider holidaying at La Manga Club in January and using its exceptional facilities to get back in shape.
The resort basks in sunshine for most of the year and is the ideal place to burn off those excess mince pies and chocolates.
What is more, there are dozens of exciting activities on offer, which means that getting fit does not have to feel like a chore.
Swimming is an excellent way to tone up and those staying at La Manga Club will find several pools to choose from, including the 25-metre indoor swimming pool at the resort's spa.
Read More: 'Shape up' on holiday in Spain |
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Holidaymakers 'want opportunity to learn new skills' |
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 Holidaymakers are increasingly keen to travel to destinations where they have the opportunity to learn new skills, it has been asserted.
Kate Kenward, executive director of the Association of Independent Tour Operators, suggested that people want "extra vocational value" from their trips.
She noted that holidays to Spain and other destinations that offer "deeper learning opportunities" are proving popular.
"People want value for money and also there's something that is coming through about justifying self-indulgent trips," Ms Kenward added.
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Prepaid currency cards 'can help holidaymakers save' |
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 The pound may have lost strength against the euro over the last year, but there are still a number of steps Brits can take to make their money stretch further.
This is according to Peter Harrison, travel money expert at moneysupermarket.com, who claimed that with a little research, those taking holidays in Spain can get more bang for their buck.
"If you are prepared, you can get the most competitive exchange rates by looking at Travelex online and then picking up at the airport.
Read More: Prepaid currency cards 'can help holidaymakers save' |
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Term-time holidays to Spain 'should be allowed' |
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 Children should be allowed to take time off school to enjoy holidays to Spain and other destinations, it has been claimed.
Travel site Take The Family has launched a campaign calling for all pupils to be given a legal ten-day holiday allocation – a move which the company claims will help to tackle truancy.
At the moment days off can only be granted at the discretion of individual headteachers. Those who travel without permission risk being fined up to £100.
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Holidays in Spain 'will always be popular' |
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 Spain will always be a popular destination for British families, it has been claimed.
Paco Gutierrez, promotions executive at the Spanish Tourist Office, said that the most popular destinations for UK travellers include sunshine hotspots such as Malaga and Andalusia.
"The thing about Spain is that most people know and love it because they have been there before and [as a result it will] suffer less than other eurozone countries. It is less of a gamble for Brits to travel to Spain," he commented.
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Holidaymakers 'are keen to learn new skills' |
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 Those taking holidays to Spain and other popular destinations are keen to try new activities and develop their skills, it has been claimed.
Sharron Livingston, editor at thetravelmagazine.net, suggested that since the culture for regular travel emerged, people are no longer satisfied with simply lying on the beach and topping up their tan.
"Travellers look for something a little different.
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