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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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Holidays spending habits highlighted |
01st August 2008 |
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 A report from the Cater Allen Private Bank has highlighted some of the spending habits among British holidaymakers.
Over the course of a year, British tourists spend a collective total of close to £64 billion and for almost one-third of people their holiday expenses account for ten per cent or more of their annual budget.
There are plenty of good deals available on holidays to Spain and to the La Manga Club and Britons tend to be happy enough to splash the cash when it comes to travelling to their favourite sun-drenched destinations.
On a regional basis, people living in the south-east of England are among the biggest holiday spenders, while those in Wales generally keep a tighter reign on their purse strings, Cater Allen reports.
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Holidays 'are a necessity' |
01st August 2008 |
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 Holidays in Spain or in other parts of the world tend to be viewed by British consumers as a necessity and not a luxury, one expert has asserted.
With this in mind, many people have already planned and booked their 2009 getaway despite the financial constraints millions of families in Britain are feeling, suggests Ian Bradley, a spokesperson for the Association Independent Tour Operators.
Tennis holidays in La Manga and trips to the southern Mediterranean in general are among those being booked by British tourists and the aim for many is to save regularly to make sure their holiday plans become a reality.
"People are deciding that they are going to take their holiday next year and want to budget for it at the moment - book it now and save up in the meantime," explained Mr Bradley.
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Spanish Villas |
01st August 2008 |
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 Villa rentals in Spain are not, as it is sometimes believed, the preserve of older couples who are veterans when it comes to holidays in Spain. Nor are they favoured only by families with children - although indeed this demographic undoubtedly accounts for a large portion of the Spanish villa rental market.
Indeed Spanish holiday villas are becoming an increasingly viable option for all types of holidaymakers, in particular those travelling from Britain who are feeling the pinch of the credit crunch.
Spanish holiday villas are also popular properties to rent for those who are perhaps not feeling the effects of the credit crunch as much as others, such as celebrities.
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Rail holiday bookings on the rise |
31st July 2008 |
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 An increasing number of British consumers are planning to travel by train to their holiday destinations, new research suggests.
The desire to save money and to travel in a more environmentally friendly manner than flying is believed to be behind the growing trend towards rail travel.
According to tour operator Travelsphere, next year will see a dramatic increase in the number of Britons getting to their holiday homes or hotel rooms by train.
As with the British population as a whole, holidays in Spain are notably popular with people who choose to make rail rather than plane journeys.
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Eco worries 'not affecting travel plans' |
31st July 2008 |
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 Concerns about the environment are not having an effect on the travel plans of most people from the UK, according to a recent poll.
Thousands of Britons enjoy their holidays in Spain each year and their travel habits are not being adjusted as a result of concerns about the contributions their journeys could be making to carbon emissions.
Most people are worried by the prospect of climate change but even so-called green taxes designed to deter travellers would be unlikely to deter Britons from taking their families on Spanish holidays.
The reason is that such trips are a major priority for consumers across the country, according to Savillis the firm behind the research.
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Brits need to 'learn how to relax' |
31st July 2008 |
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 British holidaymakers need to learn how to relax, according to a recent study.
Figures compiled by the mobile home supplier Keycamp have suggested that many people from the UK find it very difficult to unwind on holiday in Spain or elsewhere in Europe.
For many British holidaymakers the lack of relaxation stems from financial problems back in the UK and close to one-quarter of people find it impossible to switch off while taking a break.
Taking a relaxing break in a Spanish villa is enough for many Britons to unwind and forget their troubles but work-related issues tend to play on the mind of thousands of stressed out professionals.
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Short breaks becoming more popular |
30th July 2008 |
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 British tourists are increasingly taking short breaks to Spain and to other parts of Europe and the world, it has been suggested.
More and more people are looking to "squeeze in" holidays that do not require them to spend lengthy periods away from their workplaces, according to Ian Bradley from the Association of Independent Travel Operators (AITO).
Given the relatively proximity, European destinations are proving popular for these purposes and the popularity of adventure and activity holidays in Spain is growing, Mr Bradley suggests.
Explaining why short breaks are becoming more common among British consumers, he said: "You don't have to take three weeks off to do an adventure holiday or an activity holiday you can do it pretty quickly without taking too much time off work.
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British kids 'more likely to holiday in Spain than UK' |
30th July 2008 |
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 British children are more likely to have been on holiday in Spain than anywhere along the coast of the UK, it has been claimed.
According to figures compiled by Travelodge, children aged between five and 12 are more familiar with coastal areas of Spain and France than their own country.
Close to 2,000 youngsters from the UK were quizzed as part of the research and 57 per cent said they had been on a holiday in Spain, which was more than for any other part of the world.
Travelodge is keen to recommend the various holiday destinations in the UK but the study shows just how popular Spain is for British families when it comes to taking a break.
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Holidaymakers are 'keen to get active' |
30th July 2008 |
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 British holidaymakers are keen to get active while they are taking a break, one expert has asserted.
Ian Bradley, a spokesperson for the Association of Independent Travel Operators (AITO), insists that people on holiday in Spain or any other sunny location want to do more than simply relax on the beach.
Beach holidays will always remain popular but people are increasingly keen to be active and to involve themselves in a variety of activities while on holiday, Mr Bradley maintains.
"People work very hard at the moment and when they are away on holidays they want to feel that they are being active as well," he said.
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Great deals available on Spanish villas |
29th July 2008 |
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 There are a number of great deals available on Spanish villas for prospective British holidaymakers who are yet to book their trips, it has been suggested.
A report from the Telegraph maintains that despite the fact that the summer season is well under way, holiday providers are still looking to attract visitors with good deals on Spanish villas.
For holiday firms and rental property providers in Europe, the relative strength of the euro has seen some of the usual demand from the UK dip a little and so make such trips more affordable many are cutting their prices.
"The downturn in the Spanish property market has also had an impact, which means that great deals are available on villas," writes Deborah Reddihough.
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