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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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Head to Spain 'for a great self-catering holiday' |
22nd February 2010 |
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 Spain is the ideal destination for families hoping to enjoy a self-catering holiday this year.
Bob Atkinson, an expert from travelsupermarket.com, said this type of break can offer good value for money, depending on people's requirements.
"Personally, I'm the kind of person that thinks that staying in an all-inclusive resort is my idea of hell, I would hate it.
Read More: Head to Spain 'for a great self-catering holiday' |
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Enjoy water-based activities on holiday in Spain |
19th February 2010 |
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 One of the best things about taking holidays in Spain is having the opportunity to try new things.
Guests staying at La Manga Club will be spoiled for choice when it comes to the range of activities on offer, including a host of water sports.
As Spain's largest saltwater lagoon, the Mar Menor is the ideal place to enjoy activities such as sailing and canoeing.
The calm, non-tidal waters are around six degrees warmer than the surrounding seas and no deeper than six metres at any point.
Read More: Enjoy water-based activities on holiday in Spain |
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Soak up some culture in Murcia |
19th February 2010 |
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 Located in the south-east of Spain, Murcia is easily accessible for UK holidaymakers and is served by several budget airlines.
The area is renowned for its spectacular landscapes and is home to Spain's famous Mar Menor. Europe's largest saltwater lagoon, it is extremely popular with water sports enthusiasts and is around six degrees C warmer that the sea that surrounds it.
Families visiting Murcia will find no shortage of places to explore during their stay.
Read More: Soak up some culture in Murcia |
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German holidaymakers 'are biggest spenders' |
18th February 2010 |
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 Germans have the most cash to splash when it comes to holidays, new research has revealed.
A poll by travel search site Skyscanner found that travellers from this country spend more than $90 billion on flights to Spain and other destinations.
Holidaymakers from the US spend the second highest sum, while Brits pay out around $68.5 billion for their breaks abroad.
Read More: German holidaymakers 'are biggest spenders' |
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Holidaymakers 'wasting millions on foreign exchange fees' |
17th February 2010 |
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 Brits taking holidays to Spain and other destinations are wasting millions annually on foreign exchange fees, it has been revealed.
Research by Santander Cards found that approximately 20 per cent of travellers use credit cards as their primary method of payment.
However, the company noted that most providers charge a 2.75 per cent transaction fee when goods are paid for in this way.
Read More: Holidaymakers 'wasting millions on foreign exchange fees' |
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More people 'taking holidays abroad' |
16th February 2010 |
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 An increasing number of Britons are enjoying holidays in Spain and other popular destinations, it has been suggested.
Ian Bradley, a spokesman for the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito), said travellers are starting to feel more confident now that the global economic downturn is beginning to ease a little.
"The UK could suffer in 2010 as travellers who tried the staycation last year are keen to head overseas this year and the currency situation becomes more favourable for foreign travel," he commented.
Mr Bradley noted that eurozone destinations such as Spain are more appealing this year than in 2009 due to the more attractive exchange rate between sterling and the euro.
Read More: More people 'taking holidays abroad' |
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'Shop around' for currency when taking holidays in Spain |
16th February 2010 |
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 Brits booking flights to Spain and taking a break at La Manga Club this year have been advised to do their homework and shop around for a good deal on foreign exchange.
According to Moneysupermarket.com, a person buying €1000 from Travelex at Heathrow Airport can expect to pay an average of £68 more than someone withdrawing euros on their debit or credit card.
Travel money expert Peter Harrison commented: "Using an appropriate product can save holidaymakers a packet and there are several different options available to savvy travellers.
Read More: 'Shop around' for currency when taking holidays in Spain |
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Average holiday handbag contents 'worth £1,100' |
12th February 2010 |
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 Brits have been urged to take out an adequate travel insurance policy before taking a holiday in Spain or elsewhere this year.
The warning comes after a recent survey by Sheilas' Wheels revealed that the average holidaymaker carries a handbag with contents worth £1,100.
Of those polled, eight per cent said they have credit cards with an available limit of at least £10,000 in their purse.
Furthermore, it was found that the average makeup kit is worth more than £100.
Read More: Average holiday handbag contents 'worth £1,100' |
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Travel insurance 'is a must when holidaying in Spain' |
12th February 2010 |
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 Travel insurance is essential when taking a holiday in Spain or elsewhere.
This is according to Paul Thilo, vice-president of Direct Travel Insurance, who said people should view it as an vital purchase.
He noted that the cost of a good policy is very small compared to the expense involved in replacing lost luggage or paying for medical bills.
"I would advise those who are planning a holiday to consider carefully what they wish to be covered for, even if they are travelling on a shoe string," Mr Thilo commented.
Read More: Travel insurance 'is a must when holidaying in Spain' |
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Spain is 'top holiday destination for Brits' |
11th February 2010 |
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 Spain is the most popular destination for Brits hoping to take a holiday in 2010.
According to travel site Skyscanner, it was the most searched for destination by British holidaymakers during the month of January.
Popular Spanish hotspots include Malaga, Alicante, Murcia and Madrid.
"Overall, Spain remains the most popular country for British travellers, despite fears that less favourable euro exchange rates would lead to a switch to non-euro countries," the website noted.
Read More: Spain is 'top holiday destination for Brits' |
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