Richard Fletcher has worked for Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels for the past fourteen years as Resorts Management Director, overseeing the running of 22 resorts in the UK, Spain, Austria and Tenerife. He worked in hotel management in England from 1966 until his arrival in Spain in 1984 and operated resorts in Tenerife, Mallorca, Portugal and Marbella prior to joining Club La Costa.
Want To Know More About Cruises & Cruise Ships? Today, Norm Goldman Editor of Sketchandtravel.com, is pleased to have as a guest of Sketchandtravel.com Douglas Ward, author of Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2005, now into its twentieth year of publication, published by Berlitz Publishing. Thank you Douglas for accepting our invitation to be interviewed. Norm: Douglas could you tell us something about yourself and why did you want to write a...... Similar Editorial : by Colin Hartness. | Source : Carnival Cruise Itinerary
Spanish Cruises Algericas is a port in southeastern Spain across the bay from Gibraltar. From this town, you can take an overnight boat train to Madrid, a 2 1/2 hour ferry ride to Tangier in North Africa or a several hour drive to the Costa del Sol area and visit the picturesque towns of Marbella, Malaga, Torremolinos, and Porto Banus. On the Costa del Sol, you'll find numerous resort hotels, beaches, boutiques...... Similar Editorial : by Colin Hartness. | Source : Carnival Cruise To Nowhere
La Manga Del Mar Menor The Little Sea Of Dreams La Manga del Mar Menor is a tiny strip of land on the Costa Calida, barely noticeable on satellite images of Southern Spain. Its name means "sleeve," and the narrow land that comprises La Manga certainly looks like one. Resembling an oversized sandbar, it is 21 km long and only 300 meters wide on average. The "sleeve" forms a small bay that distinguishes Mar Menor from the rest of the...... Similar Editorial : by Seamus Dolly. | Source : Obtain Passports
Algorfa - The Little Village With A Big Welcome Algorfa is another of the Vega Baja villages located in?rich and fertile countryside on the banks of the River Segura. It has a mountainous backdrop but still?benefits from fantastic?panoramic views of the azure blue Mediterranean sea. Algorfa has a?fabulous climate with over?three hundred?days of sun each year, an average temperature in the region of 19 degrees centigrade and very low rainfall –...... Source : Travel Agent Flight
Villages Of The Vega Baja – Algorfa Algorfa – Situated between Almoradi and Rojales in the Vega Baja region of the Costa Blanca, Spain is the tiny citrus farming village of Algorfa. Located on the banks of the River Segura, Algorfa lies on rich and fertile land, its surrounding countryside is full of orange and lemon groves. Algorfa enjoys spectacular views both to the mountains and to the azure blue Mediterranean Sea.From evidence...... Similar Editorial : by Eliot Stearne. | Source : Travel Agent Flight
What Do You Know About Spas? Today Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com & Bookpleasures.com interviews Susie Ellis, President of Spa Finder Inc. Norm:Could you tell us a little about yourself and your expertise in spas, and why you became interested in them? Susie:I was athletic in my youth and naturally gravitated toward being as healthy as possible. After college in the mid 70's, I began working at the Golden Door...... Similar Editorial : by John Lewis. | Source : American Society Of Travel Agents
Albatera – The Heart Of The Vega Baja Albatera is a medium sized village in the Vega Baja region of the Costa Blanca in the Alicante province. It has a population of approximately 9,000 and its inhabitants speak mostly Spanish with a smattering of Catalan.Albatera lies north of Cox on the N-340 and is located handily for both Alicante and Murcia airports (41 km and 37 km respectively). Albatera sits on the banks of the River Segura, a...... Source : Travel Agent Program
Life And Leisure In Murcia Murcia, in South East Spain, has not had the same publicity, or prosperity, as other regions of Spain, but improved air services, thanks in part to low cost airlines, rail and motorway links, and property development, ensure this is set to change. This traditional region is now appealing to visitors who wish to enjoy the real Spain, and Spanish culture such as food, architecture and the pace of...... Similar Editorial : by Kevin Kling. | Source : Tour Travel Agent
Moments In Moraira If you are planning a holiday to a luxury villa in Moraira you may want to know more about the resort you'll be visiting that you might not otherwise find from a brochure.Here are some interesting facts and helpful points about the resort of Moraira.• There are 9500 Inhabitants in Moraira and Teulada combined - Teulada is the municipality and Moraira is the coastal village.• Moraira can be...... Similar Editorial : by Sandra Schrift. | Source : Honeymoon Travel Agents
Blank Cheques For Environmental Destruction A stand in defence of many thousands of migratory birds was made before the European Parliament by Tosh Todorov, who lives and works on the Costa del Sol. Todorov, Duty Manager at Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels, had been invited by the Green Party (Los Verdes) in southern Spain to present his case against European Investment Bank funding of a motorway that would detrimentally affect the birds'...... Similar Editorial : by Jeffrey Fang. | Source : Holiday Itinerary
Tenerife Is Tops When Brits fancy a short break, Tenerife, it seems, is often top of their list and with its year-round promise of sunshine, and short flight times, it's perhaps not too surprising. In fact, the island took first place in a poll of UK travel agents, for a survey by travel industry magazine Short Breaks and Holidays. Tenerife was the short getaway destination of choice for groups of friends and...... Similar Editorial : by Grahame Simpson. | Source : Vacation Packing Checklist
La Manga Del Mar Menor Restaurants If you are hungry for the sun-ripened flavors of the Mediterranean infused with Spanish flair, look no further than the restaurants of La Manga del Mar Menor. The menus in La Manga's restaurants are as colorful, rich and varied as the history of the region itself. Whether you're in the mood for family dining or an al fresco gourmet meal, you're sure to find something to please your palate in La...... Similar Editorial : by Rebecca Greg . | Source : Travel Destination Guides
A Brief History Of TRD Legend has it that after claiming victory over the Pharnaces in 47 BC, Julius Caesar addressed the Roman Senate, claiming, "Veni, vidi, vici", or, "I came, I saw, I conquered." Millennia later, the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) could very well say the same thing of every racing venue it has entered.TRD first started in 1979 as a Toyota Motor Sales USA subsidiary in Costa Mesa, California. It was...... Similar Editorial : by Mithun Bhattacharya. | Source : Club Car Parts
TRDs History At A Glance Following his victory over the Pharnaces in 47 BC, the legend is that Julius Caesar addressed the Roman Senate and announced, "Veni, vidi, vici" - "I came, I saw, I conquered." A couple of millennia later, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) USA could easily make the same boast in every racing venue it has entered.TRD landed in Costa Mesa, California in 1979 as a Toyota Motor Sales USA subsidiary with...... Similar Editorial : by Mithun Bhattacharya. | Source : Club Car Parts
Murcia San Javier Airport Gateway To La Manga If you're looking for the perfect holiday in Spain, consider the Costa Blanca area. The best way to arrive in the southern part of the Costa Blanca is by flying into the Murcia-San Javier Airport.The airport is considered the gateway to one of the most beautiful regions in Spain, La Manga del Mar Menor. With near perfect weather, beautiful beaches and world-class water sports, it is no wonder the...... Similar Editorial : by Eden Ali. | Source : Airline Flight
