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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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Travelling without insurance is 'irresponsible' |
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 Taking a holiday in Spain without travel insurance is "irresponsible", it has been claimed.
Speaking recently, James Furse, managing director of travel insurance firm greenbee.com, said it was "short-sighted" of people to neglect their insurance needs.
"It is more and more important now.
Read More: Travelling without insurance is 'irresponsible' |
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Biel and Timberlake enjoy golf on holiday |
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 Whether it is a golf holiday in La Manga Club or a few rounds across the other side of Atlantic, it appears taking to the fairways is a great way for couples to spend time together.
One celebrity pair to enjoy a day on the golf course is singer Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel, who have been playing while on holiday in Mexico.
Indeed, Biel has been taking lessons to give herself a head start as she attempts to get her game up to the standard of the former *NSYNC star.
"Jessica isn't really that interested in golf, but she really wants to get better at it," said a source.
Read More: Biel and Timberlake enjoy golf on holiday |
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New station design for Alicante unveiled |
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 Visitors to La Manga Club who decide to take a trip to Alicante will soon be able to take advantage of an ultra-modern public transport interchange.
Typically Spanish reports that the designs for the new Central Station were unveiled by Alicante's mayor Sonia Castedo this week, revealing a futuristic image for the hub.
The man behind the striking appearance is architect Emilio Vicedo, while the project is set to cost up to 35 million euros.
As well as offering interchange services for local train lines, buses and trams, the station will be a stop for AVE high-speed trains.
Read More: New station design for Alicante unveiled |
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'Start date approaching' for Murcia-Almeria rail link |
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 Guests at La Manga Club looking to see a little more of the surrounding region may be interested to learn of the latest developments nearby.
A rail link is planned that will connect the holiday favourites of Murcia and Almeria, stretching 9.5 kilometres, the Euro Weekly News reports.
Now, it seems that a start date for the work could be edging closer, with 36 companies expressing their interest in the scheme.
Read More: 'Start date approaching' for Murcia-Almeria rail link |
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Tennis holiday romance for pop star |
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 Amy Winehouse is reportedly enjoying a holiday romance with a tennis instructor as she takes a break from the UK.
The pop star is getting herself in shape while she takes time out from the music scene and has met a new man in the process.
According to the Sun, Winehouse's new squeeze is a tennis instructor and is very much the active, sporty type.
A source told the newspaper: "He teaches tennis and other sports at the resort where Amy stayed […] Amy's really into him.
Read More: Tennis holiday romance for pop star |
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Oxfordshire golfer misses cut at La Manga Club |
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 Golf holidays to La Manga Club conjure fond memories for most of the people who have enjoyed a round or two on the resort's world class fairways.
However, the pressure was on for many female players recently as they recently took part in the Qualifying School at La Manga Club.
Those who made the cut celebrated the opportunity to join the Ladies' European Tour, while those who fell short had nothing but the Spanish sunshine to console them.
One such player was Tilly Holder, who missed out with rounds of 75, 78 and 78, the Oxford Mail reports.
Read More: Oxfordshire golfer misses cut at La Manga Club |
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More overseas people moving to Alicante |
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 The lure of southern Spain has seen the number of foreign residents living in Alicante City increase tenfold since a decade ago.
Figures reported by Typically Spanish suggest there are now 49,000 inhabitants living in the region who are originally from overseas - compared to 4,867 in 1998.
Britons make up 121,000 of the current figure living in the city, which is reachable by driving from La Manga Club and a great excuse for renting a car in Murcia.
However, the biggest foreign representations in the present population are made by people from Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina.
Read More: More overseas people moving to Alicante |
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Holidays in Spain 'are among the most affordable' |
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 Families looking to make the most of their money when heading abroad this year could do worse than renting an apartment in Spain, judging by the results of a new study.
The Post Office Holiday Money Report has listed the top ten most affordable destinations for British holidaymakers and ranked Spain in tenth place.
Indeed, despite a competitive performance from Greece and France, Spain was the only country from the eurozone to break into the top ten.
Andrew Spice of Post Office Travel Services said that given the performance of the economy and sterling, people from the UK will be checking prices carefully this year.
Read More: Holidays in Spain 'are among the most affordable' |
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Irish hockey players heading to southern Spain |
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 The Irish women's hockey team will be heading to southern Spain next month to take part in a training camp.
In preparation for the European Championships in Amsterdam this August, the squad will be put through their paces in Alicante during the first week of February, the Irish Independent reports.
As the scores of sportsmen and sportswomen who have trained at La Manga Club will testify, Spain's south coast offers a perfect climate for a sporting break.
Ireland's national coach Gene Muller said of the excursion: "This extended training camp signals the start of the preparation cycle for the Europeans in August.
Read More: Irish hockey players heading to southern Spain |
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Spa La Manga Club |
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 Home to some of Europe's best sporting facilities, La Manga Club is a one-stop shop for those looking to boost their fitness and stay in shape. However, the resort also caters for those looking to relax and unwind in stylish surroundings.
With its superb range of treatment packages and relaxation facilities, Spa La Manga Club is an ideal choice both for those seeking a dedicated spa break and those simply looking for a relaxing one-off treatment.
Located on a hillside, overlooking the resort, the spa is set over two floors and boasts 13 elegant treatment rooms, including two specially designed couples' rooms.
Read More: Spa La Manga Club |
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