Originally Pink Weekend was held in October to replace the changed Pride dates, but it has now become an annual event to be held in May - with this years date confirmed as Friday 16th until Sunday 18th May. The driving force is Sammy Kruz - who last year did a great job of the Pride.The action will all be centered around the Old Town, which has a thriving and atmospheric Gay scene. Benidorm is fast becoming a destination hotspot for the
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Comedians are always a matter of personal taste, it´s the marmite effect - you either love them or hate them, but one that seems to get most laughing is Gary George. Many have commented that a holiday to Benidorm is not complete until you have watched him perform. Gary has been making people laugh for as long as he can remember - from his days at school,
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Benidorm will welcome its first cruise ship to the resort later this year thanks to some great negotiating between the Town Hall and cruise operator - German owned Pheonix Reisen. Alicante is generally the port of call and Benidorm has over the years, albeit unsuccessfully, been trying to lull passengers to the resort from there.
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This is currently a very controversial topic in Benidorm, with many asking ARE children allowed in bars. A few have notices outside stating "No under 16´s" - some with a time limit to what time they are allowed in until and come under a lot of criticism from holiday makers. After all, Benidorm is promoted as a "family friendly" resort.
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Much has been made in the British tabloids today of ex-pats packing up and disappearing, with headlines such as "Spanish dream has ended for 90,000 ex-pats". I really don´t know where they get these figures from and local radio presenter Dave Rowland has been on BBC Radio Wales this morning to dispute this claim.
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The ongoing dispute between Elche taxi drivers and "illegal" carriers appears to be coming to a conclusion. A meeting held back in March between the Director General of Transport, Councillor of Transport in Elche - under which El Altet Alicante airport comes under and the President of the Association of Taxi´s in Elche have agreed upon a three point plan.
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Packing to go on holiday is always a stressful experience - especially if you are traveling with children. With the astronomical penalty charges of excess luggage, you stand at the check in desk fraught with anxiety, wondering whether you will get away with your load. I have been there many a time, especially after having a little "shopping spree" in the UK!
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I read with great amusement an article in this mornings Daily Mail - that Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls is under police investigation following a "fail to stop collision". From reading that you would have thought it was a major incident, but no, he was performing not a 3 but 7 point turn and clipped another car without realising.
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The continued good weather here in Benidorm is great news - particularly for those holiday makers who have chosen to spend their Easter break here. The Levante beach has been packed, with many even taking to the waters to cool down! This week also sees an influx of domestic visitors, with many driving from Madrid for the "Semana Santa" - so parking will be even more difficult than normal.
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You often hear the term "Upping your game" when it comes to entertainment, but Benidorm Palace are taking things to a whole new level this year. The new show, called "EFEX" will debut on 24th April and will leave you speechless - literally!
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The Benidorm Elvis Fiesta has kicked off - the 4th such event to take place in the resort. The 3 day event sees Elvis fans flock not only from the UK but also from across Europe. The Melia Hotel is the base for the event - and where yesterday I got to meet the participating ETA´s ... Elvis Tribute Artistes, all in character and at various stages of his life.
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In what could honestly be a scene from a Carry On film as it is so absurd, a "pea-man" has put in a "denuncia" - which is an official complaint, against a member of the National Police for arresting him!Last Summer the National Police spent a day handing out leaflets on the streets of Benidorm warning people about the scam.
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Filming of the 7th series of "Benidorm" is now in full swing and into its third week - much to the delight of fans, who can be found waiting outside the locations in the hope of catching a glimpse of the cast. Sadly last week signaled the end for the Garvey's as they had finished all their appearances in the first 2 weeks of recording, but 2 favorites have returned - Johnny Vegas as "The Oracle" and Elsie Kelly as Norren, his mother.
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The weather has certainly been fabulous over the weekend - with temperatures hitting the high 20´s on Sunday... and due to remain great for the foreseeable future. Great news for those heading here for their Easter breaks - and obviously for those here already.As well as approaching Easter holiday time, therefore half term for schools, this time of the year is heading towards "high season" for another certain group - the Stag and Hens!
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