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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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Spain offers best quality of life in survey |
16th July 2008 |
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 A new report has highlighted that Spain comes top in a quality of life study.
The uSwitch study showed the UK and Ireland as ranking at the bottom of the scale, with below average government spending on both health and education and short holidays reducing Britain to bottom place.
"The UK is not a pretty picture," commented Ann Robinson, director of consumer policy at uSwitch.com.
Read More: Spain offers best quality of life in survey |
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Football team returns from La Manga Club refreshed |
16th July 2008 |
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 A UK League Two football side has returned from a pre-season training at the celebrated La Manga Club "raring to go", it has been reported.
According to Kent News, Gillingham had spent four days in the luxury Spanish resort where they underwent intensive training.
Manager Mark Stimson trained his 21-man squad twice a day in preparation for a number of friendly matches taking place this July and August.
One unlucky player however missed out on the chance to practice his skills at the renowned Spanish holiday resort.
Read More: Football team returns from La Manga Club refreshed |
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Jazzy Spanish holidays at La Manga Club |
16th July 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Murcia this summer may feel a certain vibe in the air, most likely from the many music festivals due to take place in the region over the coming weeks.
Situated within a close distance of Murcia, Easier notes that La Manga Club is a good base for those wishing to be in Spain during the coming musical months.
Summer events taking place include the International Jazz Festival in San Javier this July, the Lo Ferro Flamenco Festival and the Mar de Musicas Festival in Cartegena.
Holidaymakers staying in villas at La Manga Club can enjoy relaxing by the pool during the day or playing one of the many sports on offer, before hading into Cartegena and San Javier in the evening to enjoy the jazz.
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Brits 'should make medical preparations before travelling' |
15th July 2008 |
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 There are a number of actions Britons can take to prepare themselves for illness on a Spanish holiday, it has been reported.
According to NHS Direct, preparation prior to travel is crucial and packing a first aid kit is recommended as an alternative to searching for a pharmacy once abroad.
People with medical conditions, it was advised, should ensure they take abroad a written note with details of any ailments with them when they travel.
"It is better to go prepared rather than trying to find a pharmacy open especially if you are going abroad and don’t speak the language of the country you are visiting," Jacqui Jedrzejewski, of NHS Direct National Mental Health Children's Services and Caldicott Lead, commented.
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Dont "shun" insurance when taking flights to Spain |
15th July 2008 |
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 Brits looking to swap the July rain for a holiday in Spain are being urged to avoid travelling without insurance.
According to moneysupermarket.com, although a holiday to Spain is a mere "hop over the channel" insurance for such holidays should be considered as important of getting cover for around the world.
The comment comes as the organisation reveals that 14 per cent of British holidaymakers claim to "never" take out travel insurance.
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Brits 'panic purchase' for holidays |
15th July 2008 |
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 Following the recent report by Post Office that the majority of Brits overpack for holidays in a disorganised manner, it has now been revealed that most holidaymakers wait until ten days prior to their flights to Spain and other destinations before they start their holiday shopping.
According to M&S Money, the majority of British travellers leave their holiday purchases until ten days before they go abroad.
Moreover, the commentator claims that due to the majority of families taking summer holidays on July 26th, today is expected to be a busy shopping day for parents who want to buy travel essentials for their Spanish holidays.
Top purchases for holidaymakers include holiday clothes, sunscreen and currency.
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Spanish holidays attract politicians and Aussies |
15th July 2008 |
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 After it was revealed recently that Tory leader David Cameron enjoyed a Spanish holiday with this family, Liberal Democratic Party leader Nick Clegg has announced his intention to holiday in the Spanish sun.
According to the BBC, the Lib Dem front man will visit central Spain with his wife Miriam and her family in a small village.
Cameron enjoyed a family holiday in southern Spain earlier this year where he and his wife and children enjoyed walking in the hills.
This year both David Cameron and Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown are said to be opting for - separate - holidays in the UK.
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"Vagaries of the weather" add to allure of Spanish holidays |
14th July 2008 |
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 The poor weather experienced so far by dwellers in the UK could make people more likely to consider a Spanish holiday, it has been suggested.
According to Luxury Travel Magazine, while in the past up until ten years ago, people would have chosen to cancel their holiday due to financial constraints, and stayed at home, nowadays people are reluctant to give up their holidays.
The news echoes comments made by the Association of British Travel Agents' Sean Tipton last week, when he noted that Brits are likely to make cutbacks in other areas of their lives rather than forgo their summer break.
"I think particularly with the vagaries of the weather the holiday is becoming more sacrosanct in their budget.
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Disorganised Brits pack heavy |
14th July 2008 |
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 UK travellers do not pack light for their holidays in Spain, it has been claimed.
According to a study by Post Office, 37 per cent of holidaymakers are "messy, disorganised or over-packers".
And, a total 24 per cent of Brits claim to pack too much, so that they have an outfit for every occasion.
Meanwhile, seven per cent simply throw their clothes into a suitcase and "hope for the best".
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"Responsible" Brits book summer holidays with savings |
14th July 2008 |
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 UK consumers eager to take summer holidays in Spain to escape the July rain are behaving in a "responsible" manner when it comes to financing their breaks, it has been reported.
According to moneysupermarket.com, rather than turning to loans and credit cards when booking their flights to Alicante and Murcia, Britons are using their savings or current accounts to fund their adventures.
And those who do opt to pay on credit card are then paying the balance of the holiday off in full, the commentator claims.
Read More: "Responsible" Brits book summer holidays with savings |
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