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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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Brits cut back on luxuries to save holidays |
11th December 2008 |
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 British consumers are spending less on luxury items and food in order to save for their holidays in Spain and other foreign destinations, it has been revealed.
A recent survey by VisitBritain and Visit London found that 90 per cent of people are planning to spend less money this year. Of those surveyed, 80 per cent said they plan to spend less on food and 67 per cent said they aim to cut down on new clothes.
However, just 45 per cent of people said they are prepared to reduce the amount they spend on holidays.
Read More: Brits cut back on luxuries to save holidays |
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Enjoy fantastic customer care on flights to Spain |
10th December 2008 |
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 Holidaymakers taking flights to Spain may be interested to learn that budget airline Ryanair has been ranked ahead of British Airways and BMI in terms of punctuality and the ability to look after luggage.
Figures from the Association of European Airlines (AEA) found that 88 per cent of Ryanair flights arrive on time, compared to 77 per cent of BMI flights and 73 per cent of British Airways.
It also emerged that BMI loses 25 bags per 1,000 compared to Ryanair, which loses less than one.
Commenting on the findings, spokesman Stephen Mcnamara commented: "The AEA statistics prove that nobody beats Ryanair's customer service.
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Holidays are an 'essential expenditure' |
10th December 2008 |
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 Holidays to Spain and other popular destinations are widely seen as an necessity, rather than a luxury, it has been suggested.
According to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito), holidays are part and parcel of every day life, and people are unlikely to sacrifice them in a hurry.
Aito public relations officer Ian Bradley, said that alongside houses and cars, holidays are viewed as a necessity.
"I think in this climate there's enough worry out there regarding redundancies, interest rates, house repossessions and all sorts of things, people just feel the need to get away," he explained.
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Sterling 'will improve' over 2009 |
10th December 2008 |
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 The pound may have taken a battering throughout 2008, but there is light at the end of the tunnel, according to one organisation.
UK foreign exchange company World First is predicting that the strength of sterling will improve significantly against the euro over the coming year, which is good news for anyone taking a holiday to Spain.
Commenting on the situation, Jeremy Cook, chief economist at the situation, said: "The overall feeling for 2009 is that there will be a pull back from the edge of a stronger sterling. It's been pretty rough for the last part of 2008, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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Over-60s 'won't cut back on holidays in Spain' |
09th December 2008 |
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 Britons aged over 60 are unlikely to cut back on the amount of travelling they do, a new study has revealed.
Research by financial services provider Intune found that 80 per cent of over-60s take at least two foreign holidays each year.
Further results show that 25 per cent of respondents take four or more holidays in Spain and other destinations annually.
Stuart Castledine, managing director of the organisation, said that many retirees regret that they were unable to take more holidays in their youth, suggesting that they were unlikely to cut back now.
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Soak up some Christmas cheer on holiday in Spain |
09th December 2008 |
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 Britons taking a holiday in Spain this month can get into the Christmas spirit and pick up some last-minute gifts by visiting the popular resort of Benidorm.
According to Euro Weekly News, the Steiner-Waldorf school at Partida Els Talls is hosting its annual Christmas market on December 13th.
The market will be open from 11am until 6am providing holidaymakers with the ideal opportunity to snap up some festive bargains.
As well as stalls selling seasonal food and drink, visitors can also expect a range of other activities and events.
Read More: Soak up some Christmas cheer on holiday in Spain |
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Pyry Mikkola to play in Costa del Sol |
09th December 2008 |
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 Finnish musician Pyry Mikkola is set to perform in Spain later this week.
Those taking holidays in Spain can catch the talented violinist in concert at the Arroyo de la Miel church on December 11th.
Arroyo de la Miel is located in north-east Benalmadena and, according to Euro Weekly, the concert will commence at 7pm.
Mikkola, who has been described as a "dazzling" musician, will perform pieces by composers such as Bach, Sarasate, Paganini and Sibelius.
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Feel 'radiant and rejuvenated' at La Manga Club |
09th December 2008 |
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 If you're feeling tired and rundown by the stresses and strains of everyday life, then a trip to La Manga Club could be just the thing you need to prepare for the year ahead.
La Manga's luxury health spa offers a range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments specially designed to you feeling soothed and radiant.
A refreshing facial is the ideal place to start and there are plenty of options available to suit all skin types.
Guests looking to turn back the years and reveal the skin's natural radiance may wish to opt for a deep cleansing facial, which includes an exfoliating peel, gentle massage, deep cleansing mask and a sumptuous skin softening hand treatment.
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Make the most of your mobile |
09th December 2008 |
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 As well as arranging flights and accommodation, those taking holidays in Spain should also ensure they are getting value for money from their mobile operator while abroad.
That is the advice of moneysupermarket.com, which is urging phone users to check their tariffs before embarking on a break abroad.
The price of phone calls and other services offered by operators can increase when a phone is used abroad, making it important for consumers to get the best deal.
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Smart holidaymakers 'travel at Christmas' |
08th December 2008 |
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 Employees looking to use as little as possible of their annual leave should take their main holiday around Christmas time, it has been suggested.
According to travel experts at Teletext, taking holidays in Spain and other destinations over the festive period is an excellent option for "savvy" travellers.
A recent study carried out by the organisation revealed that many holidaymakers are using the downturn to secure good deals on flights and accommodation.
Teletext marketing director Ash Makkar commented: "It's no surprise that they’re opting for sunshine breaks as the weather in the UK has turned arctic and we didn't have much of a summer so despite economic doom and gloom people are craving their sunshine fix.
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