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Author Archives: Veragooner
Andrew’s last night
I struggled into a shirt not seen since Arsenal last won a trophy, for a picture with my mate Andrew. He had been here for the last 16 nights with his parents, his 2nd and their 3rd visit. We watched … Continue reading
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Cheap flights still available
Loads of cheap flights are still available between now and May and we also have dates available then, well we would, otherwise I wouldn’t mention it! Have you tried the skyscanner tool yet? You can search for all flights from … Continue reading
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Owners Direct
Owners Direct was our original place to advertise, we started there in 2004. After 3 great years last year did not generate one booking so it is with regret we are leaving them so if you booked a holiday with … Continue reading
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Been a long time
a long lonely, lonely time…. What no blog again, it all started with internet problems..again, now seems to be sorted with a new phone line. Then Rob the Dutch guy who stayed last month did such a great job with … Continue reading
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Blogging about Finca Arboleda
After the wettest period since we moved here 5 years ago we finally seem to have some stable sunny weather back. This has co-incided with the arrival of Rob and Lia from Holland. They are here for a month and … Continue reading
Flight search
Just added a great tool, from Skyscanner, to help with booking flights, see it here. Use it if you’re coming here or indeed flying anywhere.
A little peace of mind when booking flights
While we’re thinking about money have a read about section 75 Basically it is probably worth spending a couple of pounds extra and using a credit card rather than a debit card to book your flights, car hire etc.
Best ways to get those holiday Euros
The fall in Sterling has made it even more important that you shop around to get the best exchange rate. Luckily for you Martin Lewis has done all the work here. He plumps for the Abbey credit, I would still … Continue reading
It’s got to be Tuesday
Ryanair have flights from Stansted to Almeria in September and October on Tuesday’s for less than £2 each way which makes about £40 return including taxes. Come and enjoy some late sunshine, you know it’ll be raining in the UK!
A Day at the Press
I normally try and paint a rosy picture about life here but this was a truly miserable day. We cobbled together 500kgs of Olives and headed up to Arboleas, our 1st time at this particular press, for our 1 O’clock … Continue reading