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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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Las Higueras Villas |
20th February 2008 |
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 For a luxury holiday in Spain why not travel to La Manga Club where in addition to top sporting facilities and sandy beaches, the accommodation on offer is second to none.
Holidaymakers staying at the Las Higueras Villas will find themselves surrounded by flourishing gardens, offering a feeling of seclusion and tranquillity.
Reminiscent of the Andalucian foothills, the apartments are built on white winding lanes within their own grounds.
Those on holidays in La Manga Club can enjoy barbeques on the property and even a meal by the pool at this centrally-located development.
Read More: Las Higueras Villas |
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New bullet train for Spain |
20th February 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Spain will be able to explore more of the country in a shorter period of time after it was revealed that the country's first high-speed trains linking Madrid and Barcelona made their debut on Wednesday.
National train company Renfe announced that they have now made their first complete journeys following years of construction.
The high-speed bullet rail line will reduce travel time between Madrid and Barcelona by two hours to 2.38 hours.
Read More: New bullet train for Spain |
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Spanish holidays on Costa del Shop |
20th February 2008 |
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 A new shopping mall is set to open in the popular Spanish holiday resort of the Costa del Sol, it has been reported.
According to the Manchester Evening News, property and investment company Peel Holdings is to develop a Spanish version of the UK's Trafford Centre on the popular Spanish holiday coast.
Following years of negotiations with Spanish authorities, Britons could soon be taking flights to Alicante for a weekend shopping trip.
The centre, to be called Trafford Centre Espana will feature on an 80-acre site in Torremolinos and could become an attraction for Britons enjoying holidays in La Manga.
Read More: Spanish holidays on Costa del Shop |
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'Research flights to Spain' parents told |
20th February 2008 |
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 Parents taking children on family holidays to Spain have been issued with advice on how best to keep their children happy while travelling.
According to Tesco Travel Insurance, researching the flights to Spain before booking could prove useful, as airlines can offer children's meals and arrange for raised seats for babies.
Also, the organisation notes that regional airports can sometimes offer better entertainment facilities for children.
"Ensure you take a bargaining tool for critical situations - a new game, book or snack that will calm them down," the travel insurance provider recommends.
Read More: 'Research flights to Spain' parents told |
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Spain produces diet-friendly wine |
19th February 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Spain this summer need not overly worry about their alcohol consumption affecting their waistlines if they stick to locally produced brews.
According to Typically Spanish, a vineyard in the wine producing region of Jumilla, Murcia has invented "vino light".
The wine - Altos de la Ermita - has an alcohol content of 6.5 degrees - half the normal amount for traditional wine.
Read More: Spain produces diet-friendly wine |
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Ferry travel for Spanish holidays |
19th February 2008 |
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 Britons taking Spanish holidays may consider reaching their destination by means of ferry travel.
According to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), such travel offers a greener method of travel.
The Shipping Times revealed that over 235,000 passengers passed through the Port of Dover over the four days of the 2007 Easter holiday weekend - seven per cent more than the amount that passed through on the 2006 holiday weekend
"It offers customers and families another choice, really. It's just a different type of holiday that you get - it's a very different experience," Frances Tuke, spokesperson for Abta.
Read More: Ferry travel for Spanish holidays |
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Low-cost flights to Spain make country "accessible" |
19th February 2008 |
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 The expansion of low-cost airlines has made traditionally hard to reach areas in Spain "very accessible", it has been reported.
According to Primelocation.com, these Spanish holiday areas have been "opened up" by low-cost flights to Spain.
The news comes as British Airways prepares to launch its new short-haul routes from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports to Malaga and Alicante from March 30th, 2008.
Read More: Low-cost flights to Spain make country "accessible" |
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Brits taking Spanish holidays by car 'should check insurance' |
19th February 2008 |
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 Britons looking to drive on the continent for their Spanish holidays this year have been urged to check with their insurance provider prior to setting off.
According to the AA, although people with UK car insurance will automatically be covered third party when driving in Spain, they will not necessarily be insured comprehensively.
The news comes after the RAC Foundation reported that three million British motorists travel on the continent by ferry and the channel tunnel annually.
"Some insurers do provide … up to 90 days free comprehensive cover for your vehicle anywhere in Europe.
Read More: Brits taking Spanish holidays by car 'should check insurance' |
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Flight to Alicante bags groom "dream wedding" |
19th February 2008 |
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 A lucky groom has won a "dream wedding" in a competition, after boarding a flight to Alicante from Doncaster Airport, it has been revealed.
Thomsonfly reports that Andrew Wagg has been announced the winner of the Ram FM Getaway Groom endurance competition.
Mr Wagg had to get as far away from the radio station in Derby as he could in a 24 hour period.
"The flight to Alicante .
Read More: Flight to Alicante bags groom "dream wedding" |
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Los Altos Villas at La Manga Club |
18th February 2008 |
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 Among the many luxury villas offered by La Manga Club, Los Altos villas offer one of the most lavish standards of accommodation.
Located within easy reach of both La Manga Tennis and La Plaza Centres, Los Altos are popular villas among sporty holidaymakers.
However, the villas also have a spacious lounge area and roof terraces for those looking to enjoy nothing more than sunbathing and relaxation during their Spanish holiday.
Beautiful views of the area are also among the benefits of the roof terraces – which come complete with a private barbeque.
Read More: Los Altos Villas at La Manga Club |
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