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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 'use review sites before booking holidays' |
19th January 2010 |
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 Travel review sites are becoming increasingly popular with Brits booking holidays to Spain and other destinations, it has been revealed.
A study by Hotels.com found that 79 per cent of travellers are happy to choose their resort based on reviews and posts left by their fellow holidaymakers.
Newspapers and magazines were named as the second most popular source of information for those planning breaks in Spain and elsewhere.
Read More: Brits 'use review sites before booking holidays' |
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Natural science museum 'to open in Torrevieja' |
15th January 2010 |
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 Brits planning holidays to Spain may be interested to learn that a new natural science museum is to open its doors in Torrevieja.
According to Euro Weekly News, the attraction will be unveiled next month in the building which used to be home to Torrevieja's local train station.
"The councillor for the environment Jose Eduardo Gil Rebollo has said that the museum will start out as part of the Torrevieja Sea and Salt Museum and will contain the skeletons of many sea creatures which have ended up on the shores of Torrevieja over the past few years," the publication noted.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see preserved creatures including a bottlenose dolphin and pilot whale, as well as some pieces of shark skeleton.
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Holidays in Spain 'are a great choice for 2010' |
15th January 2010 |
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 Holidays in Spain are an excellent option for Brits hoping to escape the UK and take a break overseas in 2010.
Writing for the Telegraph, Annie Bennett noted that the country still has a great deal to tempt British holidaymakers with.
"Cities apart, driving is an excellent way to explore the country. There is a good motorway network, with tolls on some stretches, but the best drives are usually on smaller roads, where you often hardly see another vehicle," she noted.
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Relax in a villa at La Torre |
15th January 2010 |
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 If you're planning a family holiday in Spain and like the idea of staying in your own property, with the freedom to eat at your own convenience, then you may wish to consider renting a villa at La Torre Resort.
Properties are available with heated swimming pools and gardens, making them an ideal option for families and large groups.
The villas also feature spacious terraces where holidaymakers can enjoy their evening meals or cook up a storm on the barbecue.
What's more, the properties are furnished to an extremely high standard and come equipped with televisions, DVD players, linen, towels, dishwashers and washing machines.
Read More: Relax in a villa at La Torre |
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Book a townhouse at La Torre |
14th January 2010 |
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 Brits hoping to escape the wintery weather and take a holiday in Spain over the coming months will find no shortage of accommodation options at La Torre Resort.
Located in Murcia, which is served by several airlines from the UK, it has something to suit all tastes, from serviced hotel rooms to self-catering apartments.
One option for holidaymakers is to choose one of La Torre's rental townhouses, which typically have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
There are three different styles to pick from - Madrono, Cornical and Palmito - and all come furnished to a high standard.
Read More: Book a townhouse at La Torre |
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Brits 'searching for sunshine' |
14th January 2010 |
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 The number of people searching for holidays to Spain and other popular destinations is on the increase, it has been revealed.
Research carried out by Hotels.com found that searches for breaks abroad are up by 400 per cent, with demand set to go through the roof on January 18th – the "most depressing" day of the year.
Alison Couper, global communications director for the website, suggested that the rise in demand is hardly surprising, given the icy conditions currently enveloping the country.
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Holidays in Spain 'proving popular this summer' |
13th January 2010 |
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 Holidays in Spain have been searched for by more holiday home fans than any other type of summer break so far this year, new figures from one portal have shown.
According to holidaylettings.co.uk, the country has been the top summer destination since Boxing Day and is also the number two location for winter sun and Easter.
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Take in Murcia Cathedral at La Torre |
13th January 2010 |
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 Those enjoying their golf holidays in Spain at La Torre Golf Resort may wish to take a break from the destination's 18-hole course and head to the nearby Murcia Cathedral for a taste of local history.
The 14th century religious site is free to enter and boasts a mix of impressive architectural designs, covering the gothic, baroque and renaissance periods.
Among the most iconic landmarks in the city, it was built up over the course of 600 years and is famous for its bell tower, which is over 90 metres in height and took two centuries to complete.
Murcia Cathedral is one of a number of locations the La Torre website suggests is worth a visit, along with the Roman Theatre, which is just 20 minutes away from the resort.
Read More: Take in Murcia Cathedral at La Torre |
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La Manga Club offers free nights for early birds |
13th January 2010 |
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 La Manga Club, the luxury holiday resort in Spain, is offering travellers the opportunity to spend seven nights there for the price of five during the May half-term break.
The five-star destination, which is renowned for its world class sports facilities, announced the two nights free special this week, making it available to everyone booking a vacation for the May 24th to June 5th period before February 28th.
Guests already receive complimentary access to the resort's fitness centre and spa, but those taking advantage of this special offer will enjoy a number of other benefits, such as free golf and spa treatments and free kids' club sessions.
They can also cut down on accommodation costs, with rooms for children aged 12 and under at half price and the option to save up to €776 (£693) per double room.
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Free admission to Norway women friendlies at La Manga |
13th January 2010 |
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 Those who have decided to take their holidays in Spain at La Manga Club this week can watch three top class women's football matches for free.
At 18:00 local time today, Norway - who finished in third place at the 2009 European Championship - will take on 2007 World Cup quarter-finalists China in a friendly at the luxury resort's football centre, with admission costing absolutely nothing.
Following that, at the same time on Friday January 15th, Norway will face off against Women's Euro 2009 runners-up England, who have been training at the facility this week.
The final game of the series takes place at 16:00 on Saturday January 16th and will see Norway play China again in a rematch.
Read More: Free admission to Norway women friendlies at La Manga |
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