Spain

Emirates holidays says Hola to Madrid
Emirates Holidays has introduced a range of tailor-made options to Spain’s lively capital following the launch of Emirates airline’s direct flights from Dubai to Madrid.

Gran Canaria spa recreates the ‘journey of life’
The Womb Room at the Corallium Spa at Gran Canaria's 4-star Lopesan Costa Meloneras resort is not one for the faint hearted - this room is designed to re-create the journey of life starting with where it all began: the womb!

Holiday-rental offers for October half-term
With hundreds of holiday home owners already offering discounts for October half-term, now is a great time to book and bag yourself an ideal family getaway for less.

It’s never too late with villarenters.com
It’s not too late to book a great last minute family holiday with specialist villa company villarenters.com, who have a superb selection of self catering accommodation available for the coming weeks, many at discounted rates.
La Manga Club announces UNICEF week
La Manga Club in Spain is to run a special family-focussed October half-term charity week in conjunction with UNICEF.

Canary Islands cruising for just £69 per day
Join Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas for a 10-night Canary Islands cruise from just £699.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).
Ryanair announces 5 new routes from Madrid
Ryanair announced today that it will open five new routes (44 in total) from Madrid to Ancona, Ibiza, Krakow, Oujda (Morocco) and Stockholm Skavsta from November 2010 which will increase Ryanair’s traffic at Madrid to 4.5 million passengers p.a. and sustain up to 4,500 local jobs.
Monarch announces additional summer flights
Award winning low fares airline Monarch has added 22 additional scheduled flights into its flying programme during the last week of the school holidays this year, in response to the huge demand that is being seen for flights to and from Spain and the Spanish Islands.
Ryanair fears Spanish Air Traffic Control strikes
Ryanair is calling on the Spanish Government to ensure that Spain’s vital airports remain open and operating if air traffic control (ATC) workers strike in August.

Indulge in a taste of traditional Catalonia
Discover a different side to southern Spain this summer at Keycamp’s holiday parcs, set amongst white-washed fishing villages, sun-drenched sands, rugged coastline and world-renowned sights, with high season holidays still available from just £163 per person.
Mallorca to host concert of the decade
Why not spend a long weekend on the beautiful island of Mallorca and experience two of the world’s most breathtaking live acts, as Andrea Bocelli and Elton John take the stage at Mallorca’s football Stadium!

O’Reilly’s brings Beer & Cider Festival to Gibraltar
As August turns up the heat it’s time for some cool refreshment in the shape of the O’Reilly’s Beer & Cider Festival 2010. Running from Monday 9 August through to Sunday 15 August, there’s plenty of time to sample the bounty of brews on offer accompanied by the sound of live music on the terrace every day from 7pm ‘til 11pm.
Ryanair encourages passengers to travel light
Ryanair has confirmed that its optional checked-in bag fees will return to £15 (per bag) and £25 (for heavy bags) for travel from 1st September onwards on all routes except international routes to/from the Canary Islands, which will remain at £20 (per bag) and £30 (heavy bag) to encourage passengers to travel light.
Sol Meliá to launch ‘Innside’ Barcelona
Sol Meliá has announced the introduction of the Innside by Meliá hotel brand in Spain with the signature of an agreement for a new hotel in Barcelona which will become the first hotel for the youthful urban brand outside of Germany.

Cricket legends head to La Manga Club
Cricket teams looking to keep their competitive edge during the winter months can do so under the watchful eye of some the game’s legends with the La Manga Club Charity Cricket Tournament.