Donald spent his summer holidays perfecting his skills on the luxury venue’s fairways and greens as a youngster and visitors can enjoy rounds on any of La Manga Club’s three 18-hole championship courses at fantastic discount prices.

While the UK suffered its wettest ever April since records began last month, the five-star resort has been basking in summer-like temperatures in the mid to high 20s.

As well as golf, the amazing golf break packages include twin-share accommodation in La Manga Club’s fully serviced, four-star Las Lomas Village apartments, breakfast and access to Spa La Manga Club’s fitness centre, indoor pool, saunas and steam rooms.

In addition, people travelling with young children can take advantage of free kids’ meals for the under-fives and complimentary entry to the resort’s Junior Club for youngsters aged five to 12.

And if you don’t fancy golf, the daily rounds are exchangeable at the same rate for selected spa treatments, tennis or dinner.

Golfers seeking a little bit of extra comfort can stay in the luxury resort’s fabulous Principe Felipe Hotel, where there are more fantastic spring break offers.

For more information or to book call +34 968 17 5577, email reserve@lamangaclub.com or click on the links below:

May golf breaks at La Manga Club >>

More about golf at La Manga Club >>

Under the guidance of record-breaking manager Jose Mourinho, who has now won the national championship in four different countries, the iconic club is on the verge of beating the league’s all-time scoring record this season – making them the perfect side for youngsters to pick up advice from.

The Real Madrid Foundation Soccer Camp will run from  16-27 July, giving budding stars of the future the chance to emulate skilful players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, and is open to girls and boys between the ages of seven and 17.

Each day includes three hours’ training from the Real Madrid Foundation’s official coaches, recreational activities and lunch. In addition, those taking part will also receive a diploma for their attendance and Real Madrid Foundation training kit.

The camp is ideal for keen young footballers on a family holiday at La Manga Club, where they can attend the Day Camp (from 9.00 to 19.30 hrs each day, Monday through Friday), although, if preferred, they can also attend the Full Residential Football Camp, which includes full board and accommodation at 4* Las Lomas Village  in a summer camp environment under the supervision of the Real Madrid Foundation’s experienced and qualified team of camp counsellors.

The Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience complements La Manga Club’s extensive range of junior academies, where young sports fans can learn or improve their tennis, football, cricket, rugby, dance or golf skills, the latter including the option of a Lee Westwood Junior Golf Academy.

La Manga Club boasts eight international-standard grass pitches and, during the first three months of 2012 alone, some 82 different teams stayed at the five-star resort to play and train.

Liverpool, Celtic, Wigan Athletic and Borussia Dortmund are among those to have used La Manga Club’s outstanding football pitches, training facilities and accommodation in recent years.

In addition a 28-court tennis centre, three championship golf courses and a 2,000sqm spa and fitness centre are among the leisure amenities, ensuring there is plenty for players and their families to enjoy away from the pitch.

La Manga Club boasts unrivalled facilities as a sport and leisure destination with the choice of a five-star hotel, four-star serviced apartments and townhouses, more than 20 bars and restaurants and is great fun for children.

There’s more information about the Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience and other family holiday activities and options on the following links:

Real Madrid Foundation Campus Experience at La Manga Club >>

Sport for children at La Manga Club >>

Book a holiday at La Manga Club >>

The I BAHÍA de PORTMÁN TRIATHLON is included in the Region of Murcia Triathlon Federation’s official circuit and covers the following distances:

1 Km. Swimming

30 Km. Cycling

6 Km. Running

If you fancy taking part, be quick! Entries close at 8pm Spanish time on Tuesday 8th May. There is more information about the  route on www.triatlonportman.com . Entries must be made on the Murcia Triathlon Federation website (in Spanish) at www.trimurcia.es.

The Independent Activity Centre at La Manga Club offers a fantastic choice of latest generation road bikes and mountain bikes for hire all year round and is offering discounts on bike rental for anyone renting a bike for the Portman Triathlon. For more details, contact Geoff Cox on Tel: +34 968 338 260 or email: info@abclamanga.com

If triathlon or cycling are your sports, you might also like to know that health and fitness break specialists Fitness 12 Retreats also offer dedicated triathlon training camps and cycling retreats at La Manga Club in Spain.

For more information, click on the following links:

Road and mountain biking at La Manga Club >>

Independent Activity Centre at La Manga Club >>

F12 Retreats at La Manga Club >>

Fitness 12 Retreats Ltd and the Independent Activity Centre are independent companies and are not owned or managed by La Manga Club. Disclaimer.

Suitable for both avid fitness enthusiasts and complete novices, Kate and Nick’s  dynamic hour long fitness camp sessions include a fusion of core balance and conditioning,  fitness yoga,  strength conditioning, short distance running, hill runs, obstacle courses, speed and agility work, core strengthening, skipping, boxing  and mat work.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to get fit and feel great in the stunningly beautiful setting of La Manga Club.  Kate has amazing results, with clients losing up to 8-12 inches in one month! Kate’s programme is designed to get you into serious shape this summer!

The camps will run every morning from  8.15am – 9.15am . They will also be running Adventure Hikes from 7.30 – 8.30am, 3 days a week from the hotel steps.

Kate has designed a series of different sunrise hikes, making the most of the beautiful surroundings in the Calblanque Natural Park. Kate comments: “These hikes are for everyone. We all stay together, so all levels of fitness can join in. During the hike we will stop for metabolic boosting strength exercises using bands and sports conditioning exercises to help build a strong, lean body whilst enjoying the spectacular environment that is La Manga Club.”

The Adventure Fitness camp costs € 125 per week (or 30€ per day). Each Adventure Hike is 20€. Fantastic value!

For the youngsters, Adventure Fitness Camp will also be running their Adventure Athletics Academies for Kids this summer. Designed for children aged 7 to 12 years of all abilities, the hour-long junior athletics coaching sessions include athletics training, sports drills and games, with an emphasis on group work and creating as much fun as possible.

There are more details, including information on how to book at  www.lamangaclub.com/adventurefitnesscamps

About Kate Staples

Kate Staples is an former British athlete whose achievements include breaking 42 national pole vault records. She also became known to millions of TV viewers throughout the 90′s as ‘Zodiac’ from the hit show Gladiators. Together with legendary Double Olympic champion decathlete Daley Thompson, Kate set up Adventure Boot Camps, which have now become one of the leading fitness camps in the UK.  The programmes offer professional fitness instruction, nutritional support and motivational training – including fun and energising activities in the fresh air of a perfect holiday destination!

You can find out more about all Adventure Fitness’ activities and UK camps at www.fitnesscamp.co.uk

See what Kate Staples has to say about her fitness camps at La Manga Club in her YouTube video below:

This Thursday marks the start of the X-Pat Factor‘s new regular Thursday night slot at Mulligan’s Pub in La Manga Club.

So, if you fancy a night of Karaoke, head along and take part in the hottest karaoke contest on the coast! There will be roving paparazzi and videographers on site to capture all the action, as well as prizes for the best acts. You might even sing your way into the Grand Finals, to be held in autumn 2012.

Rules/entry info at www.xpflmc.com or email contest@xpflmc.com .

You can follow the fun on www.facebook.com/XPatFactor or Twitter @XPFLMC

You can also check out April’s talents on the X-Pat Factor website

Nâda Yoga Workshop at Spa La Manga Club
Saturday 5th May 2012
Price:  € 20. ( Owners, Spa Members and guests at Hotel La Manga Club Príncipe Felipe or Las Lomas Village € 12).
Workshop leader: Noemí Solano Espinosa
Please wear comfortable clothes for the first part and bring white clothes to change into after a shower for the second part.

Limited places. Book now on 968 33 8101 or spa@lamangaclub.com

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Following the success of her first workshop at Spa La Manga Club, on Saturday 5th May, yoga coach Noemí Solana returns to the Spa for a second Nâda Yoga workshop.

What is Nâda Yoga?

Nâda Yoga is one of the most ancient disciplines and practices in the history of humanity. NÂDA means vibration in Sanskrit and alludes to the sacred origin of the universe. Mantras, chanting, music and the use of sound in general, have been used to reestablish the balance and harmony of body, mind and spirit. Mantras and sound have been used in Yoga tradition to aid the progressive development of mental strength and energy flows in order to favour alignment of the body.

This workshop is designed to help reveal the healing powers of inner sound through Nâda Yoga, the aim of which is to unblock and release our vital energy flow, enhancing inner peace, strength and confidence.

Workshop programme

- Expression through movement, releasing tension and getting in touch with ourselves.

- Breathing exercises

- Stretching through a series of asanas (yoga poses) and mudras (hand poses), designed to help rediscover our inner sound

- Meditation accompanied by a Tibetan singing bowl

- Chanting of mantras

In total the workshop will last around 2 and a 1/2 hours.

To book, call Spa La Manga Club on 968 33 8101 or email spa@lamangaclub.com

As an exhibitor and a Golf Live ambassador, La Manga Club is delighted to offer its friends and fans a great. 2 tickets for £30 offer for Golf Live 2012. With all under 18s entering the show for free, this gives you a great opportunity for both juniors and adults to attend the biggest golf show of the year.

Taking place at the London Golf Club from 18th to 20th May 2012, Golf Live is the perfect place for all golf lovers, offering unrivalled opportunities to interact with the biggest names in the game, enjoy free coaching, test and buy all the latest equipment and see every aspect of golf in one place.

Event ambassador Colin Montgomerie has already signed up to return for 2012 and South African legend Gary Player has been announced in a strong line up of players from both the men’s and ladies’ Tours. Solheim Cup winning captain Alison Nicholas, Paul Casey, Melissa Reid, Carly Booth, Rhys Davies, Ollie Fisher, Pablo Larazzabal, Thomas Levet and Henni Zuel will all appear at the three day event.

The big-name golfers will be displaying their talents throughout the three days in various clinics and skills challenges in addition to meeting and talking to visitors and taking in everything the event has to offer – and there will be plenty for them to see.

All the major equipment manufacturers will be present including TaylorMade, Callaway, Wilson, Cleveland, Mizuno, Yonex and Cobra. The companies will be showcasing their very latest clubs – making the event’s 30-bay driving range the best opportunity this year for British golfers to trial new equipment.

With so many clubs to try, golfers will want to ensure their swing is in top condition and can do just that with free coaching on offer from a host of fully qualified professionals as well as picking up tips from the Tour players throughout the day.

Last, but not least, don’t forget to visit La Manga Club at Golf Live on Stand A46 – The Hub!

We look forward to meeting you there!

To take advantage of this Golf Live Ticket Offer please go to www.golfliveevent.com and use the code: lamanga2430

To find out more about the Golf Live Event, check out this video:

Over the weekend of 11th to 14th May 2012, La Manga Club has put together two great weekend  breaks that are just perfect for a spring short break to revitalise and relax or indulge your passion for the great outdoors:

The Multi-Activity Weekend comes in 2- or 3-night options and includes 4* accommodation at Las Lomas Village; daily breakfast; activities such as trekking, an introduction to scuba diving (exchangeable for golf or tennis if you prefer) and mountain biking or canoeing; Pilates and stretching classes, spa circuit and a wonderful aromatherapy massage.

Also available in 2- or 3-night options, the Wellness Weekend includes 4* accommodation, breakfast; yoga, meditation and relaxation workshops and a pampering spa treatment each day, as well as me-time at the spa.

Better still, prices start from under 90 Euros per person per night!

There’s more information (as well as convenient online booking) on the following links:

2-night Multi-Activity or Wellness Break (11th – 13th May) >>

3-night Multi-Activity or Wellness Break (11th – 14th May) >>

If you can’t make it in May, La Manga Club is the perfect base for walking, scuba diving, road and mountain biking and many more activities at any time of year, with top quality bike hire available through the Independent Activity Centre on resort.

Scuba diving and golf!

Not only does La Manga offer three of the best golf courses in Spain (or indeed in Europe), but it is also right on the doorstep (or beach) of some of Spain’s best dive sites too! Expert underwater tuition is provided by PADI Dive Centre Adventure Divers in La Manga Club.

Click on the image below for more details. Or for more great motivational team building and incentive ideas, contact the La Manga Club Sales Team on +34 968 33 1234 or email: sales@lamangaclub.com

Fleming and Hutchins spent last week putting the finishing touches to their preparations for the clay court season under the watchful eye of coach Louis Cayer and ex-British Davis Cup team manager Paul Hutchins.

The pair, who are currently ranked in the ATP Tour doubles top ten, took full advantage of La Manga Club’s extensive tennis facilities while they also treated the resort’s guests to an exhibition match during their five-day stay.

Fleming and Hutchins are bidding for their best ever result at next month’s French Open after reaching the Wimbledon and the US Open quarter-finals last year, while they are hoping their intensive training at La Manga Club can help them achieve their aim of qualifying for the ATP Tour Final at London’s O2 in November.

Hutchins said: “We have targeted this year to make the O2 finals in London and with a good summer we should put ourselves in the running for the top eight.

“Colin and I have never played a clay court match together so it is exciting and the tournaments coming up will be a challenge and we aim to play well and to our strengths on the clay.

“I have been a fan of La Manga Club since I first came 20 years ago. The courts and the training facilities are outstanding to go with the tremendous atmosphere and weather.  We needed a good place to prepare us for Monte Carlo and this has been perfect.”

Fleming and Hutchins are the latest British stars to make use of La Manga Club’s first-class tennis facilities after women’s number one Elena Baltacha spent a fortnight working on her clay court game there at the end of last month.

As well as using its 28-court tennis centre, the duo also took full advantage of the resort’s exemplary leisure offerings off the court including its swimming pools, gym and spa.

La Manga Club is one of Europe’s leading tennis destinations with its courts providing a variety of surfaces on which to play. It has previously been the venue for various high-profile competitions, including Davis Cup and Fed Cup matches, and has been used by the likes of Andy Murray and Tim Henman as a warm-weather training base. It is also an official partner of Tennis Europe.

And tennis lovers can enjoy the same facilities as the professionals and improve their game in the sun thanks to the resort’s Best Tennis & More packages.

The venue is offering fantastic discount breaks throughout the whole of 2012, with accommodation and daily tuition from the popular tennis academy’s expert coaches available from just €82,50 per person per night.

Useful links:

About Tennis at La Manga Club >>

Book tennis holidays at La Manga Club >>

Ross Hutchins and Colin Fleming after their exhibition match with the La Manga Club Pros

Colin in action

Colin, Ross and coach Louis