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You’ve booked up your Summer Holiday in Spain, chosen the popular Costa Blanca, and sorted the flights.  All you need to do now is plan in advance for some great days out to amuse all the family – you know the sun is going to shine, so no need for Wet Day plans. Great days out start with a little planning.  That’s the great thing about Spain – the weather is almost guaranteed, whatever you choose to fill your Spanish holiday with, let’s look at 10 of the best days out on the Costa Blanca – with all of the family in mind.

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Have a look out of the window. What’s it doing? Really? Raining again?  Who’d have thought it…..hardly like Spring, is it? If your budget is a bit tight this year – and your mood matches the weather outside, perhaps you think you can’t afford a holiday this year….well, think again.  Bag a cheap flight from thousands on offer and browse some budget rentals in Benidorm.  Once you land under the Spanish sun, there are still lots of ways to save cash – a quick guide to cut out and keep – 10 free things to do in Benidorm.

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Have you ever wanted to explore more from your holiday base? It’s great to get two weeks to spend under the Spanish sun – especially the stunning Costa Blanca -  but what about discovering more of the surrounding area? Perhaps you’re at the end of your holiday, and fancy a day trip before going home?  Visitors flock every year to Alicante to take advantage of the great coastline…Let’s take a  look at a few choice day trips from Alicante, each can be done in just one day.

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Think of Benidorm, and then think of a party. Not a Stag party, nor a Hen party, Benidorm is not just about those….but the party is for both a male and a female! A very Spanish type of party – yes, you guessed it…a Fiesta! Why not take the whole family along from the 9th November, for a week long fiesta to celebrate both La Virgen del Sufrage and Jaime Apostol, the patron saints of Benidorm – there really is something for everyone in this week long fiesta of fun..

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I have been trawling through my photographic library of Spain once again. This time looking back at some wonderful views from around the country. Views that captivate and stay with you.

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Although three decades had passed since I last saw Dénia on the Costa Blanca, I was delighted with how little it had changed. The capital of the Marina Alta, Denia is a University city that remains a place to stay a while and savour. Time has changed the appearance of this coastline but I suggest it is a place where time is on your side.

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Men who are into golf will be watching the Ryder Cup with the passion they reserve for this annual event. In 1997 Spain became the first country in continental Europe to stage the event. Year after year men who love to play golf board aircraft to show off their green skills at golf courses all over Spain. With the sheer quantity of golf facilities on offer in the country, you could be forgiven for thinking Spain invented the game.

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How do you like to arrive in Spain? In the traditional fashion, by air? Or by sailing to your destination? Or, perhaps, by train? First impressions are important and I have been very impressed when arriving at certain distinctive locations. 

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The hard hitting economic budget announced by the new Spanish government in the Spring of 2012 has received much publicity worldwide. But one of the many financial cuts announced in the budget did not attract much attention. The one that stated that the Spanish government would reduce their funding of making movies in Spain by a whopping thirty five per cent. That sent many a Spanish film director reeling. It may mean an end to some of the biggest films produced being shot on location in Spain. Which would be a pity. For so many destinations in Spain are famous thanks to the wonderful world of cinema.

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Tripadvisor has just published its list of best beaches for 2012. No less than five beaches in Spain made it into the top ten European beaches. More than any other European country. Turkey was well represented with two beaches in the top ten – including a beach near the village of Oludeniza which was voted in first place and Icmeler beach that came in second. Bournemouth was the UK’s best beach and ranked fourth. The annual “Traveler’s Choice Awards,” are based on reviews left by millions of global travellers on the TripAdvisor website.

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