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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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Golf holidays in Spain for singletons |
13th February 2008 |
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 This February, Britons without partners will not be sitting at home waiting to see if the postman brings them a Valentine's Day card, but instead they will be practicing their swing on a golf holiday.
According to American Express, enjoying a round of golf with friends in the sunshine is one of the top choices for single Britons who wish to escape the hype of the romantic calendar event.
Other top escapes included taking a cultural break in Europe, a spa weekend, a clubbing holiday, or a singles holiday.
However, in terms of true romantics, it was revealed that 36 per cent of Scots intend on whisking their loved ones away on February 14th.
Read More: Golf holidays in Spain for singletons |
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Flights to Murcia: Top toddler travel tips revealed |
12th February 2008 |
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 Advice has been issued to families taking flights to Murcia and other destinations by one author.
In her book, The Rough Guide to Travel with Babies and Young Children, Fawzia Rasheed de Francisco has included top tips for air travel with children.
She advises holidaymakers to book flights onboard larger aircraft with roomy seating wherever possible in order to provide extra comfort are more stability, reducing the possibility of motion sickness among kids.
Early check-in facilities can also help reduce the time spent queuing with children.
Read More: Flights to Murcia: Top toddler travel tips revealed |
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Friendly flights to Spain from BA |
12th February 2008 |
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 British Airways has been named in a list of the top child-friendly airlines, it has been revealed.
The airline, which offers flights to Spain, received 32 per cent of votes from respondents in regards to how they treated younger travellers in the Rough Guide survey.
Number one spot went to Virgin, the airline owned by father and millionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson.
Fawzia Rasheed de Francisco, Rough Guide spokesperson was unsurprised that the larger companies beat low-cost airlines such as easyJet in the child-friendly stakes.
Read More: Friendly flights to Spain from BA |
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All aboard for boat trips at La Manga Club |
12th February 2008 |
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 Holidaymakers travelling to La Manga Club can look forward to relaxation and sunshine.
While famous for its sporting facilities, such as its tennis academy and golf courses, people also take flights to Spain in order to enjoy a peaceful stay in the beautiful surroundings of La Manga Club.
Situated on the Mar Menor, there are a range of water sports activities holidaymakers can engage in, from scuba diving to more laid back boat trips.
On the Mar Menor seafront there are a number of marinas at which holidaymakers can arrange such boating excursions.
Read More: All aboard for boat trips at La Manga Club |
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Spanish holidays at Los Olivos apartments in La Manga |
12th February 2008 |
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 Britons looking to enjoy luxury holidays in Spain can look forward to a comfortable stay if they base themselves at the Los Olivos apartments in La Manga.
Popular throughout the year for those taking family holidays to Spain, Los Olivos offers guests exclusive use of a heated indoor pool as well as two outdoor swimming areas.
Holidaymakers looking to enjoy sports can visit La Manga Club where football, golf and horse riding activities are available while those looking to relax can enjoy the sumptuous nearby restaurants.
Guests can spend their holidays at La Manga Club in three bedroom two bathroom apartments at Los Olivos which is located a short walk from the famous La Manga Club tennis centre.
Read More: Spanish holidays at Los Olivos apartments in La Manga |
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Spanish Civil War relic discovered off Alicante coast |
11th February 2008 |
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 A bomb thought to date back to the Spanish Civil War has been discovered off the coast of Alicante, it has been reported.
Typically Spanish reports that the civil war relic measures a metre in length and 40 centimetres in width and is believed to have dropped from a plane without detonating around 70 years ago.
The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict that occurred in Spain following an attempted coup by parts of the army against the government in the 1930s.
According to Typically Spanish, sources believe that the bomb's explosive components may still be intact.
Read More: Spanish Civil War relic discovered off Alicante coast |
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Meeting children 'high point of Spanish holidays' |
11th February 2008 |
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 The highlight of one family's Spanish holiday last year was meeting Spanish children, one commentator has revealed.
Relating the story of Norfolk couple Richard and Sarah Gorrod and their children Will, Katie and George, the Telegraph notes that on their family holiday in Spain on the Costa Brava, the best parts were eating paella and mixing with local children.
"I'm learning Spanish at school, so it was good to practise the language last summer - and I liked eating out and the weather," 13-year-old Katie told the publication.
Meanwhile, Will, aged 16, described the Spanish holiday as "really laid-back".
Read More: Meeting children 'high point of Spanish holidays' |
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Missed connections 'cause inconvenience' |
11th February 2008 |
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 A new report is being published today entitled Missed Connections that aims to inform passengers and holidaymakers on the pitfalls that can crop up in regards to connecting flights.
The Air Transport Users Council (AUC) notes that missed connections between flights can result in added expense, stress and inconvenience for travellers.
The comment from the council arrives following complaints from customers who arranged their own travel itineraries.
"Despite airlines encouraging passengers to take connecting services, not all airlines will commit to looking after their customers should they miss a connection," AUC chairman Tina Tietjen commented.
Read More: Missed connections 'cause inconvenience' |
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Brits hope for surprise weekend away |
11th February 2008 |
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 Hopeful Britons are wishing to be treated to a surprise weekend away this February 14th, it has been reported.
According to PayPal, romantic Britons have declared that their perfect Valentine's Day gift would be a weekend away.
The study showed that 27 per cent of starry eyed UK consumers hope to be booked flights to Spain and other destinations, while the same amount also wish to be given a surprise.
"It's nice to see that Brits really are hopeless romantics, who don't want to just be dazzled by expensive chocolates and flashy gifts on Valentines Day.
Read More: Brits hope for surprise weekend away |
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Barcelona 'best for romantic Brits' |
11th February 2008 |
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 Amorous Britons tempted to take their loved ones away for Valentine's Day have been advised that Spanish holidays are the most romantic.
According to Teletext Holidays, Barcelona is the top romantic hotspot, beating competition from Florence, Paris, Prague, Venice, Rome and even New York.
Meanwhile, Madrid was also listed as a popular romantic getaway for Brits, with 27 per cent of holidaymakers reporting a loved-up vacation, compared to 46 per cent of Brits citing Barcelona as the number one.
"The key to a successful romantic trip is preparation - spend time online researching your trip before you go away and speak to friends and colleagues about their experiences to ensure that you make the best of your destination," commented Matt Cheevers, managing director of Teletext Holidays.
Read More: Barcelona 'best for romantic Brits' |
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