Millions flock to Benidorm every year and enjoy a wonderfully relaxing break, making the most of what the resort has to offer.For the vast majority it is a wonderful carefree experience, but for a very small minority, who become a victim of crime - and in a foreign environment to boot it can be the exact opposite.Last week the new Foreign Tourist Assistance office "SATE" was opened in Benidorm.
British ex-pats turned out in force for the "Walk of Honour" yesterday afternoon along the seafront. The police have confirmed that 1200 turned out, which is incredible when you consider that it was all arranged by Mike Burgess, Head of Entertainment & Animacion at Camping Villamar in less than a week - showing the strength of feeling for the armed forces and respect following the murder of drummer Lee Rigby in London.
The UK press reports that motoring fines are to be increased for various traffic offences in the UK - one of the most notable being caught using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving .... which has in fact been banned since 2003 and became an endorsable offence in 2007. But will increasing the fine from sixty to one hundred pounds have any effect on drivers?
The DGT - Directorate General of Traffic, have drafted a plan of nine new traffic rules, of which I have listed seven, which has the consensus of 95% of the lower house and will be presented to Congress today - there is no definite date when these changes will come into force, but according to the Director it will be "immanent".Speed Limits: These will be modified dependant on the road type. The most controversial is the increase to
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The crowds on the pavement outside the Sol Pelicanos were already vying for a space this morning as the camera crew were just setting up. With the number of National Police present you could have easily mistaken it for a royal visit and in some ways it was - Hollywood Royalty, as Joan Collins was on set for her much anticipated appearance in Benidorm 6.
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After three years of planning, the Mayor of Benidorm, Agustin Navarro and Paula Sanchez de Leon, representing the Ministry of Interior singed the agreement to operate the new Foreign Tourist Assistance Service facility in Benidorm.The office is located on the first floor of the El Torrejo Tourist Information office in the Old Town - walk to the very end of Levante beach.
Benidorm has certainly become the party capital of Europe in recent years - and it is the number 1 location for Stag & Hen groups. It must be said that it does cater to all - from groups of youngsters to families which is evident from the number that return year after year. But not everyone is happy - local residents, affected by the noise coming from many of the bars are complaining to the Town Hall.
Well it´s nearly June and so long sunny days should virtually be guaranteed now ... or can they? So called British summers are generally very short lived and Bank Holidays usually have a habit of being wet. But yesterday, one town on the Costa Blanca decided to replicate a typical British Bank Holiday Monday weather wise!
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Yesterday I met up and had a chat with Simon Bird, Line Producer of the ITV hit comedy series "Benidorm" in the Pink House - the ground floor is the set for the reception of the Solana resort, but upstairs are the production offices. Simon has been heading up the production team since series 3 - when it changed to the hour long episodes.I wanted to know exactly what a "Line Producer" does...
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Yesterday, 13 very brave members of The Royal British Legion kick started the 2013 Poppy Appeal on the Costa Blanca, by taking part in a sponsored Zip Wire at Terra Natura Wildlife Park in Benidorm.Forty members from across two branches - Benidorm and La Val dÁlbaida were invited to a guided tour of the park before the select volunteers embarked on the feat!
One of the reasons Benidorm remains so popular with British visitors is because of the value for money it offers. All Inclusive holidays - the bane of many business owners, is favoured by families because as the name suggests it includes everything, which when holidaying with children is an attractive option. Many hotels in the resort have become solely All Inclusive - and it´s not hard to see why it appeals.
Often the simple pleasures in life are the best.... One of the many joys of living in Spain is the easy laid back attitude - sometimes it can appear positively horizontal and take a little getting use to, but overall the relaxed lifestyle is what drives most people to uproot and move here. The weather is probably the number one reason but the culture and long lazy lunches are just as appealing to most.If
Alicante arrivals is full of them every Friday - yep, no prizes for guessing... Stag & Hen groups. Love them or hate them, they do help to keep many businesses in Benidorm afloat, particularly in these economically difficult times. I would say that the vast majority are harmless and are just here to have a good time... yes they sometimes get a bit rowdy after a few drinks but are just here to have a good time.
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Luggage allowances play a major part in the decision when booking your holiday flight - probably second to the actual cost of the flight, assuming that you have the luxury of choice. For some they are held ransom as they only have one airline available.The company often depicted as the villain, Ryanair - who have the strictest of charges and smallest allowance with regards to hand luggage dimensions
B&H 50.00€
Camel 47.00€
Embassy 50.00€
JPS 44.50€
L&B 48.50€
Marlboro 50.00€
Mayfair 45.00€
Silk Cut 50.00€
Golden Virginia 89.50€
Old Holborn 90€