It’s been just six months since the Haiti earthquake, and another overseas disaster reached us earlier this month in August 2010.

We’ve all seen the heartbreaking scenes on the news channels of thousands of people through the Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces, their homes destroyed and access to simple necessities like medical care and clean water severely limited.

Some holidaymakers and villa owners in Murcia may remember La Torre Golf Resort in Murcia, Spain being flooded last September 2009, which of course is nothing compared to the epic disaster seen in Pakistan, with over a thousand confirmed fatalities and 17 million people affected.

Those who can donate, please log on to www.dec.org.uk to find out how you can help today. 

Published by Connect Rentals, the Murcia villas rentals specialists 26/08/2010.

More bad news for some UK holidaymakers as Kiss Flights goes under and ceases trading on the 17th August 2010. Yet another travel company goes bust, perhaps the way forward is for holidaymakers to book private apartments or villas with pools directly through the property owners so there is minimal risk. One thing is for sure, this late market and last minute availability has kept staff at Connect Rentals in Murcia busy!

Good news homeowner and golfers, the 65th Campeonata de Espana de Professionals del Golf (65th Golf Professionals Championship) is due to be held at Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort in Murcia Spain on 30th September 2010. Make the most of cheap golf apartment and Murcia golf villas now!

Great news! Disaster has been avoided as Spanish officials have announced the proposed air traffic strike is cancelled, and will not be going ahead.

If you have booked your villa holiday in Murcia, Spain and were worried your flights may have been disrupted, worry no more. The Union of Air Traffic Controllers (USCA) realised the potential strike would simply cause too much havoc for holidaymakers and have decided not to go ahead. Phew.

If you were thinking about renting villas in Murcia, Spain and the possible air traffic control strike was putting you off, make sure you take advantage of cheap villas with last-minute holiday deals and book now to secure your holiday in Spain.

It’s not been a happy year for tour operators lately, with the news that Sun 4 U have announced it has had to go into administration, leaving 1200 holidaymakers stranded abroad on the Costa Brava in Spain.

Goldtrail went bust earlier in August 2010, leaving a considerable number of tourists stranded abroad in peak season. With the reputation of leading tour operations suffering further damage, holidaymakers are seeking the safer option of booking their villa holidays in Spain with smaller, independent rental companies.

Booking directly with private villa owners, you reduce the risk of being stranded abroad, so enjoy peace of mind when you rent villas in Murcia. Enquires have increased in the Connect Rentals office, with holidaymakers taking advantage of cheap villas with pools in Murcia, Spain, not surprising when you consider it’s also the cheaper option. So come on villa owners, self advertise your apartments or villas for rent and take advantage of holidaymakers looking for last minute holiday deals in Murcia, Spain.

It seems barely a few weeks can go by without seeing news coverage of another employee strike, with numerous reports of the disruption and havoc that inevitably ensues. Unfortunately the Spanish transport sector is no different, as we hear news that air traffic controllers in Spain are warning they plan to strike in August 2010.

The recent British Airways strike caused disruption to holidaymakers who had to re-book and change their travel plans, and flights may be further disrupted for British holidaymakers with over 2,000 air traffic controllers in Spain planning to strike for three days, from the 18^th August 2010. If the strike goes ahead, it could disrupt thousands of holidays to Spain during the peak tourist season for British holidaymakers.

Of course, the Spanish government is hoping to avoid the air strike, and is currently in talks to avoid it going ahead. If you’ve booked a villa to rent in Murcia and are worried about the planned strike, keep posted for further news.

Published by Connect Rentals, the Murcia villas specialist.

Sat in the office today, looking out into the grey, cloud-streaked sky it’s hard to imagine the beautiful weather that graced Britain just a few weeks ago. It actually felt like a ‘proper British summer’; donning sleeveless vests and flip-flops to work and treating myself to copious amounts of ice cream (mine’s a double cone with strawberry syrup, please).

There is, of course, always hope; rumours of a heat wave returning to us, and numerous weather reporters are promising temperature rises, but I think I’d rather take my chances on a last-minute holiday to Murcia. The temptation of renting cheap Murcia villas with private pools or, to save even more hard-earned pennies, renting a cheap Murcia apartment, is just too strong, especially considering all the bargain last-minute holidays to Murcia to be had!

The recession has had an effect on all of us in various ways, and for many people cutting back on our annual holiday cost is a credible way of saving some much-needed cash. However, you can save your pennies and still enjoy top-quality holidays in Murcia, Spain this year.

 Consider renting cheap holiday apartments and from just £10.54 per night per person* you can enjoy great accommodation and a fantastic base from which to explore Murcia. Book a cheap apartment in Murcia on one of Polaris World’s Resorts such as La Torre Golf Resort, El Valle Golf Resort and Mar Menor Golf Resort to benefit from conveniences right on your doorstep like a supermarket, restaurant and bar in addition to 18-hole golf courses, spas, tennis courts, communal pools and children’s play areas.

 So if you’re looking to save some cash without losing any holiday quality, look at our cheap apartments in Murcia!

*Prices subject to change and based on 4 sharing an apartment in July and August, £295 per week (plus cleaning fee).

We all look forward to our annual holiday, whether we’re going on an adventure of our own, taking our partner or taking the kids. Our holidays are important to us; they give us rest bite, recuperation, relaxation and an all-important treat for our long days at work.

What would the workplace be without that wonderful, wonderful moment of ‘I’m sorry, Mr Boss, I can’t do that report until next week, I’ll be on holiday (cue smug grin). And as much as we dislike packing, we really would miss the battle with the suitcase as we try to fit the third pair of flip-flops and winter jumper, it-will-fit, just in case.

Becoming increasingly popular are group holidays with your friends. With the cost spread between half a dozen or so of you, many people are opting for a second annual holiday to supplement family adventures. Villas in Murcia can be rented cheaply and costs split for food, drinks and car hire. Spain is a particularly attractive destination for group holidays, which is no surprise considering its affordability, short travel time, stunning weather and activities on offer.

A little-travelled area of Spain is Murcia, Costa Calida. Groups can rent cheap villas on Polaris World resorts such as La Torre Golf Resort and El Valle Golf Resort, which offer luxuries such as villas with private pools, modern living areas and all the conveniences you need, right on the doorstep.

Head to the bar with all your mates, sample a few cocktails, enjoy a range of culinary delights at the restaurant, grab a jet ski for some good-ole’ friendly competition (whoever gets to the other side of the beach first, wins…) get those bikinis on and dip your toes, and see who can build the biggest sandcastle before the tide comes in. One of the great benefits of group holidays in Spain is the bonus of letting go, having fun and just enjoying yourself, without it costing the earth.

For a cheap Murcia holiday shared with good friends, book now, and all you’ll have to have to do is decide who gets which room!

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The Connect Rentals team