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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 to benefit from added security on Spanish holidays |
02nd July 2008 |
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 Spain's ministry for the interior has announced its intention to beef up security in tourist populated areas this summer.
According to Costa Blanca News, the summer 2008 security operation began on July 1st and will effect all major tourist zones in the country.
The added security will see an additional 6,300 officers from a number of different forces will be deployed throughout the summer season until September 30th.
"The aim of the operation is to boost police numbers in areas that are considered to be of high value to terror groups seeking to disrupt the economy by driving away tourists," the publication revealed.
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"Sahara weather" reported in Spain |
02nd July 2008 |
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 Following heatwave conditions in southern parts of Spain last week, the temperature is still toasty to the delight of those enjoying Spanish holidays despite recent thunder storms.
Typically Spanish reports that the "Sahara weather" is likely to reach above 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
And the hot weather will be noticeable in particular to those taking flights to Alicante and Murcia from the UK where temperatures are set to be highest.
Last week, orange alerts were issued for areas in Andalucía, the publication reports, while Grenada was on yellow alert due to the hot weather.
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Apprentice winner stays in bed after Spanish holiday |
02nd July 2008 |
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 It seems that television's The Apprentice winner Lee McQueen should have taken the health advice offered by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain while enjoying a recent holiday in Spain.
The 30-year-old winner beat thousands of applicants to secure a position working with Sir Alan Sugar at Amstrad's factory in Brentwood, Essex, but failed to make an appearance there today on what should have been his first day on the job.
McQueen's role is to develop digital advertising screens at the factory.
"Lee is at home with a virus.
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Search for Spanish holidays has been 'revolutionised' by internet |
01st July 2008 |
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 The growth of the internet has helped to transform holiday searches, one commentator has claimed.
The internet has also helped to make it easier for travellers to find the perfect holiday, according to Holiday Lettings, spurring an increase in holiday bookings.
According to tourism figures from the Office for National Statistics for the 12 months leading to April 2008, the number of visits abroad by UK residents was recorded at 70.3 million.
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Bashful Brits book Benidorm breaks |
01st July 2008 |
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 UK holidaymakers enjoy traditional family holidays in Spain, but tend not to brag about it, it has been suggested.
According to News Guardian, bashful Britons most enjoy taking flights to Spain for holidays on the beaches of Benidorm.
Other Spanish spots that Brits enjoy frequenting on the quiet include the Costa Del Sol and Malaga, according to the Boots poll.
"Whether its Benidorm or Brighton, people need to remember that wherever they go on holiday it is important they take the necessary health precautions," Boots pharmacist Angela Chalmers said.
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Big Brother winner takes Spanish holiday |
01st July 2008 |
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 Former Big Brother winner Kate Lawler has been spotted enjoying a Spanish holiday on the Costa Del Sol.
The DJ was snapped drinking a beer on the beach and displaying a toned physique a mere eight weeks after completing the London Marathon, the Daily Mail reports.
Kate ran the marathon in Ann Summers lingerie in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and is now recovered with a Spanish holiday.
Kate, who won Big Brother in 2002, looked fit and toned in the photographs, which showed her wearing a trendy black bikini and shades on a Spanish beach.
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Avoiding sunburn on Spanish holidays |
01st July 2008 |
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 This summer, Brits taking flights to Murcia and Alicante have been offered some advice on how to get the best from their break and avoid having their fun spoiled by tummy troubles and sunburn on a Spanish holiday.
According to research by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, of the thousands of people who take an annual two-week break in the sun, 81 per cent will fall ill, the Western Mail reports.
However, holidaymakers can avoid ruining their breaks by making preparations such as taking a first aid kit with basic medicines abroad.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain notes that those who rely on overseas medications can put their health at risk by failing to understand instructions on side-effects and dosage.
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