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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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Flights to Spain for car rally |
21st April 2008 |
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 Another Classic Car Rally is set to take place in Benidorm next month, meaning that fans of timeless autos wishing to attend the event should get their skates on in booking their flights to Spain.
Expected to attract enthusiasts from all over Europe, the meeting is due to take place in Benidorm between May 9th and 11th 2008, Round Town News reports.
Holidaymakers who attend the third annual exhibition may recognise some of the motors on display from popular films and television, according to the publication.
In addition to the showcasing of seventy classic cars, the 'talking' Kitt car made famous on 1980's TV show Knightrider, which starred David Hasselhoff, will be on diaply.
Read More: Flights to Spain for car rally |
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Tennis holidays and football tournaments |
21st April 2008 |
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 Tennis holidays are being increasingly offered to British holidaymakers by tour operators, it has been reported.
According to Derek Moore, chairman of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), as well as tennis, golf breaks alongside canoeing, cycling, walking and sailing holidays are becoming more widely available.
The news comes after the Office of National Statistics' Social Trends 2008 survey revealed that one quarter of adults in England are currently members of a sports club.
"We don't necessarily wish to sit on a beach sunning ourselves for 14 days in the 21st century," Mr Moore commented.
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'Greater range of golf holidays available' |
21st April 2008 |
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 More Britons are interested in incorporating sport into their holidays, such as their luxury holidays in Spain, it has been reported.
According to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), an increasing range of sports-related holidays are now available from UK operators.
The news comes after figures from the Office of National Statistics Social Trends 2008 survey suggested that the number of UK residents regularly taking part in sport and exercise is on the increase.
"People are much more aware of health issues and the fact that our sedentary daily lives leave us open to potential heart attack and stroke problems in later life," Derek Moore, chairman of AITO, said.
Read More: 'Greater range of golf holidays available' |
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Golf and more on a villa holiday in Spain |
18th April 2008 |
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 La Manga Club is well known for its golfing facilities - it boasts three championship courses, practice facilities and a training centre all dedicated to the sport - however there is more to the resort than just golf.
For those looking to enjoy alternative or more laid back sports while on a villa holiday in Spain can find a variety of activities on offer at La Manga Club.
The tennis centre offers a variety of leisure options for active and less active holidaymakers including access to a gym and spa where personal trainers and physiotherapists are on hand to offer support and assistance.
For a relaxed sport with a more laid back pace and beautiful surroundings, try your hand at a game of bowls on the bowling green or a game of boules on the petanque court.
Read More: Golf and more on a villa holiday in Spain |
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Golf holidays in Spain for kids |
18th April 2008 |
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 Golfing breaks need not only be for mums and dads, this summer why not take time out to let the kids brush up on their golfing techniques.
On a holiday at La Manga Club, children can practice on three 18-hole courses at La Manga Club while practice facilities are directly targeted at juniors.
The La Manga Club Academy of Golf provides courses for junior golfers as well as adults and runs from Monday to Friday all year round.
Children from the ages of eight or nine upwards with a keen interest in golf can even participate in the adult academy training sessions.
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Pleasant walks on a Spanish holiday |
18th April 2008 |
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 Among the many things to see and do on a Spanish holiday to the Costa Blanca, holidaymakers could pay a visit to La Mata-Torrevieja natural park.
La Mata and Torrevieja are two lakes located within a kilometre of each other, with Torrevieja being the larger of the two.
The salt lakes both lie below sea level and are natural parks, tapasblog.com reports.
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Holidays in Spain 'cheapest in the eurozone' |
18th April 2008 |
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 While attention has been drawn recently to the strength of the euro against the pound sterling, many Brits are unlikely to put off their annual flights to Spain.
And according to the Post Office, Spain is the "cheapest place" to holiday in the eurozone which could encourage sun-seeking Brits to book their flights to Murcia.
Post Office claims that according to its research, holidays in Spain can see "tourist staples" cost up to 15 per cent less than the more pricey destinations of France, Portugal and Italy.
Spokesperson Helen Warburton said: "Looking forward we believe that holidaymakers will be smarter about where they choose to go this year.
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Homes and Gardens Exhibition in Alicante 'a success' |
17th April 2008 |
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 Last weekend Britons taking flights to Alicante may have had the good fortune to come across the Homes and Gardens Exhibition, which was held in the IFA Centre next to Alicante airport.
Round Town News reports that the three-day event featured 165 stands from businesses all around the Coast Blanca with a range and diversity that was "testimony to the creativity, drive and determination of the predominately expatriate business people represented".
In addition to goods and wares, a more interesting and unusual service was on hand, clairvoyant readings.
"Soothsayer" Kenny Corris offered spiritual readings to those attending the event which proved a successful stand.
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'Golden oldies' take short-break Spanish holidays |
17th April 2008 |
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 There has been a growth in the number of older Britons who take shorter holidays in Spain, it has been revealed.
TravelMole reports that according to a survey by Holiday Inn, three out of four couples over the age over 50 intend to take four or more breaks in 2008.
And this is compared to the one holiday to Spain per year they took when they in their forties.
"While people in their 30s and 40s are tied down with debts and family life, the over-50s are packing their bags and heading off for romantic weekends, with great big grins on their faces," Chris Hale, a spokesperson for Holiday Inn noted.
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Package holidays to Spain 'still popular' |
17th April 2008 |
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 Spain is still a popular holiday destination for package holidays, it has been revealed.
According to comment from the holiday travel manager at travelsupermarket.com, the Costa del Sol, Majorca and the Canary Islands in particular are popular destinations for such holidays.
Kayte Williams added that package holidays in Spain are popular among Britons who want to get away from it all.
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