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Considerations are many when planning a family holiday; are there adequate facilities to keep the children and yourselves entertained? Is the resort/hotel you are staying in close enough to the attractions? Will the children get bored while they are there? Is there enough places to go and visit close-by? After you have overcome these hurdles, your next decision should be what method of transport you will use on your travels that will cater for your family’s needs and suit your holiday best. Package holidays are still a popular choice for many families, due to the fact that specialist companies often have decades of experience in catering for families. On arrival at the airport you will find your transfers are all arranged and all you have to do is get on the coach and be taken to your hotel. If you are of a more independent mindset and have organised your trip off your own back, you may have opted for a taxi to get you to your accommodation for the night or will have already arranged car hire. Read more »

Now is the perefct time to visit the Costa del Sol or at least to book your holidays. The weather is still ok, I mean, better than in northern european countries and the prices are down until the season starts again. Obviously the high season is over and the prices have dropped a lot. And in times of crisis many hotels have even special offers to attract tourists. A good example is Hostal Casa Mercedes in Nerja. They have a special offer until December 23rd. Get 4 nights and only pay 3 or get 7 nights and pay 5. You get the same between January 7th and February 7th which is the perfect time to relax after christmas. If you are more looking for a real holiday package, then they even offer holiday + spa + sightseeing. Between February 7th and March 7th you pay the normal price of 315 euros for a full week of holidays in one of their rooms with terrace (two persons) and you’ll get two free entrances to the famous Nerja caves (Cuevas de Nerja) and two entrances for a termal circuit in the Spa Paraiso de Agua in Nerja. Have a look on the website from Hostal Casa Mercedes in Nerja for this special offers.

On November 28th and 29th 2009 the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella will be transformed into a real Outlet Store where you can find leading brands of clothes for men and women, shoes, accessories, furniture and home furnishings at bargain prices. There are about 800 shops of fashion, accessories, footwear, home furnishings and furniture from Marbella, Puerto Banús and San Pedro Alcántara and as a novelty establishments from other Andalusian cities take part to extend the offer and the details of brands, models, and exclusive opportunities. The Outlet Parade 2009 is held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of November 2009 from 11:00 to 22:00 hours and 11:00 to 21:00 respectively. Do you christmas shopping on time for fantastic prices

Only a few days left until the beginning of the Volvo World Match Play Championship which takes place at the Finca Cortesin Golf Club between October 29th and November 1st. The field has now been finalised and the 16 confirmed qualifiers are: Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland), Scott Strange (Australia), Paul Casey (England), Retief Goosen (South Africa), Anthony Kim (USA), Camilo Villegas (Columbia), Jeev Milkha Singh (India), Robert Allenby (Australia), Henrik Stenson (Sweden), Sergio Garcia (Spain), Lee Westwood (England), Martin Kaymer (Germany), Ross Fisher (England), Oliver Wilson (England), Simon Dyson (England), Angel Cabrera (Argentina). Finca Cortesin is located in Casares, which is in the very western part of the province of Malaga just 1.5 km north of the N340 on the road to Casares village. This is for sure one of the best Golf torunaments that we will see this year.

Travelers looking for a cheap but chic break this winter should head to Marbella, as the summer crowds and high prices drop, guaranteeing great holiday bargains. The Costa del Sol is popular with British tourists for its endless sandy beaches and the warm waters of the Med. Numbers boom with holidaymakers during the summer months, with Marbella’s population alone increasing by 30%. But as winter approaches, falling crowds mean there is plenty of low cost accommodation available for a last minute beach break on HostelBookers. Read more »