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"2010/11 Travel Senior Programme"
On Sale Now!
Subsidised Holidays to Spain for the Over 55's
One Week, Full Board Package, in 4 Star Hotel
€ 410 pp
HOLIDAYS CAN BE TAKEN BETWEEN OCTOBER 2010 TO APRIL 2011.
TRAVEL SENIOR 2010/11
Part of EU social tourism, the Government of Spain and the autonomous communities of Andalusia and Balearic Islands subsidise part of the cost of Spanish winter holidays through this programme for Ireland's Over 55's. Through this subsidy, we can offer a complete package on Full Board, including flights from €410 per person.
For more information and reservations call
John Galligan Travel
Who is Eligible?
There are only two requirements:
- Be over 55 years of age
- Be resident in Ireland
Younger travellers may accompany someone that is over 55 at the same rate, in the same room.
When are these holidays available and where can I travel to?
Holidays are available in the low season, from 1st October 2010 until 30th April 2011 excluding Christmas (20 Dec 10 - 6 Jan 11). You can choose from a range of 4 star hotels in the communities of Andalusia, Costa Valencia and the Balearic Islands.
Destinations in the Balearic Islands include Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza
Destinations in Andalucia include Costa de Luz (Ayamonte and El Rompido) and Costa del Sol (Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona)
New for 2010/11 is Benidorm on the Costa Valencia.
The Canary Islands are not included in the porgramme at this point.
Flights do not operate to all of these points from Ireland throughout this period. The areas available from Ireland (from November 2010 until April 2011) are Costa del Sol, Benidorm and Costa de Luz. Until the end of October 2010, Ryanair flights from Dublin operate to Majorca, so Majorca is available in these months. Flight schedules are not available for after 26 March 2011, so we cannot advise what other points will be available in March/April 2011. At various times, flights will be available from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock and Kerry, so ask us to check flights from your nearest airport, when booking. The package prices quoted are subject to flight availability at low fare levels. Holidays may still be available when low air fares are sold out, but with a flight supplement. The amount of supplement will be determined by the level of the air fare available at the time of booking.
All accommodation and flights are offered subject to availability at time of booking and quotations last for the duration of the call. This programme may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
What is included in the "Travel Senior" package?
This promotion consists of a package, which includes
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round trip air fare with Aer Lingus or Ryanair
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transfers between airport and hotel on arrival and departure
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assistance at the airport
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4 star hotels on a Full Board basis including beverages with meals
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daily entertainment program
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two tours in the area
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available for one week, two week, three week and four week stays - minimum stay 7 nights
What if I am travelling alone or need a single room for one of my party?
Single rooms are available at a supplement of €20 per night.
What Prices are these Travel Senior Packages?
PRICE FOR ONE WEEK - €410
PRICE FOR TWO WEEKS - €584
PRICE FOR THREE WEEKS - €778
PRICE FOR FOUR WEEKS - €953
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT €20 PER DAY.
BOOKING FEE OF € 35 PP APPLIES TO ALL DURATIONS.
FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON FLIGHT AVAILABILITY.
THE AMOUNT OF THE SUPPLEMENT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE SEAT COSTS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF MAKING YOUR BOOKING.
How Do I Book?
Just call John Galligan Travel on (01) 207 6555 or e-mail leisure@jgt.ie. We will need your preferred travel date, duration, chosen hotel, all names (as they appear on your passports), dates of birth, and passport numbers and expiry dates. We need full payment at the time of booking. We then book your flights and request your hotel from the official operator in Spain, who confirms it back to us. This process can take time, so please be prepared for that. After that, you just have to enjoy yourself!
What if I have to Cancel?
If you have to cancel your holiday, the penalty will be €200pp (plus any applicable flight surcharges) if cancelled more than 30 days before departure, or 100% of holiday cost, if cancelled within 30 days of departure.
Online-Check-in
If your flights are by Ryanair, you will need to be able to check-in on line, up to 15 days before departure. Depending on the duration of your holiday, you may need to check-in online for your return flight while in Spain. JGT are not responsible for checking you in with Ryanair.
For more information and reservations call
John Galligan Travel
WHAT HOTELS & RESORTS ARE AVAILABLE?
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COSTA DEL SOL
(Fly to Malaga)
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Vista Mar, Benalmadena
Best, Benalmadena (Oct & 12 Feb - 30 Apr only - Full 6-11Oct)
Lago Rojo, Torremolinos (full 7-14 Oct)
Las Palomas, Torremolinos
Las Palmeras, Fuengirola
Fuengirola Park, Fuengirola
Rincon Andaluz, Puerto Banus (Full 6 - 20 Oct)
Marbella Playa, Marbella (Oct & Mar/Apr only)
Playa Bella, Estepona (Oct & Mar/Apr only)
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COSTA DE LA LUZ
(Fly to Faro)
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Barcelo Isla Canela, Ayamonte
Aparthotel Marismis Club, El Rompido
Cartaya Gardens, El Rompido
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COSTA BLANCA
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Gran Bali, Benidorm (Fly to Alicante)
Gandia Palace, Gandia (Fly to Valencia) |
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MAJORCA
(Fly to Palma October & April)
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Barcelo Pueblo Park, Playa de Palma
Las Arenas, Ca'n Pastilla
Nautic, Ca'n Pastilla
Barcelo Cala Vinas, Cala Vinas near Magaluf (April only) |
Average Temperature on the Costa del Sol
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HOTELS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
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Aparthotel Vistamar, Benalmadena
The Hotel Vistamar is located in Benalmádena Costa, recognised for its excellent beaches and many attractions. The complex is situated about 180 meters from the beach and from the ‘’Paseo Marítimo’’, a nice promenade, which leads you to the beautiful seaport ‘’Puerto Marina’’. Here, there is a variety of bars and shops. Only 500 metres away from Torrequebrada Casino and just 1km to Torrequebrada golf course. Next to the complex is a large supermarket and a local bus stop. The nearest beach is only 180 metres away. Most apartments have sea views and are surrounded by shops and restaurants.
24 hours Reception Service. Rooms are studio apartments with kitchen with ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster etc.complete bathroom, television, ‘phone, safety box, air conditioning, heating and terrace. Restaurant - Large breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner is a varied and delicious buffet. Bar Comodoro is open from 08:00 am to midnight. Several nights a week there is live music and professional shows. Swimming- Pool. Private garage, laundry room, drying and ironing, Medical Service 24 hours, and emergency consultations, hairdresser, mini-golf.
For more on the Aparthotel Vistamar click on to:-
http://www.hotelvistamar.com/index_english.html |
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Hotel Best, Benalmadena
The Hotel Best Benalmadena is ideally located facing the magnificent Mediterranean Sea at the Benalmadena Sea front. It has 280 Double spacious and comfortable sea-view rooms
with private balcony, air-conditioned (From 01st June to 30th Sep), full bathroom with hair-dryer,
telephone and satellite TV. Others extra services such as Internet access, mini-bar and optional
safe-deposit.
Spacious lounges, Sea View Buffet Restaurant with international & national cuisine. Coffee
Shop & Snack Bar.
Enjoy the Best Benalmadena amazing Sea views! Two swimming pools (kids and adults),
Snack Bar & Gymnasium.
Hotel offers some other extra services such as Jacuzzi, Sauna and Turkish bath. Conference
Suites & Parking
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Click on this link and see the hotels own web site for more information and photos:-
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Hotel Las Palomas, Torremolinos
Located in one of the best areas of Torremolinos, next to the neighborhood and beach of "La Carihuela" and 15 minutes walk from the lively center of Torremolinos. The rooms are all equipped with telephone, television, safe (fee), as well as air conditioning and heating. Most rooms with balcony and half overlook the garden.
The hotel offers many services, including the Piano Bar in the jacuzzi and pool area. It has a pool area with hammocks and parasols. Other services include a TV room, play area, lounge and card room equipment.
Click on this link and see the hotels own web site for more information and photos:-
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For more information and reservations call
John Galligan Travel
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Hotel Lago Rojo, Torremolinos (Full 7-14 Oct)
Hotel Roc Lago Rojo is situated only 50 meters from the beach. The hotel is a Costa del Sol traditional seafront property in Carihuela. Carihuela is the fishing area of Torremolinos. This is the ideal destination for a relaxing holiday where good weather can be enjoyed all year long.
The Hotel Roc Lago Rojo is a very good choice for those who really like the beach and also appreciate food, restaurants and shops in this fishing area. Also, there is a direct access to the resort Sandy beach. In Hotel Roc Lago Rojo, twin rooms are available with two or three beds. They have balcony or terrace, bathroom with shower, WC, satellite TV, telephone and air conditioning. At the rear of the hotel Roc Lago Rojo, the pool is surrounded by an amazing garden. Around the pool, the visitor can relax under umbrellas on sun loungers.
The rooms at Hotel Lago Rojo are equipped with private bathrooms and a lounge area. They are also fitted with air conditioning, living area and satellite TV as well as the following facilities: Direct dial telephone, Safe, Heating, Hair dryer. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a swimming pool for children. The restaurant offers a choice of international food in buffet style for breakfast and dinner. And once a week, a traditional Andalucían meal can be enjoyed by the guests. Alternatively, a good choice of seafood restaurants can be found in the surrounding area.In the Torremolino's Town Hall, there is a sports centre and for those who like water sports, the beach is located only 50 meters away. The hotel also provides some music events at least three times a week and the following facilities: Laundry, Bar/Lounge, Restaurant, Swimming pool
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Las Palmeras, Fuengirola
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The Las Palmeras hotel is situated in the centre of Fuengirola, by the Paseo Maritimo and in front of the harbour. It is right in the centre of Fuengirola, overlooking the harbour and the beach which is 200 meters away. It is well connected by motorway to Malaga airport (25 kms) and 5 minutes from bus and railway. It has totally renewed a total of 400 twin rooms, 10 junior suite & 6 disabled rooms (on request.). Room facilities include central air conditioning/heating, satellite TV, hair-drier, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box (rental), Mini-bar and terrace. Room service is available from 8am until midnight, laundry service, car rental, exchange services, excursions, shopping gallery with boutique, gift shop, and hairdresser.Tennis court, Games room with table-tennis and billiards.
Daily programme of activities day and night, organized by entertainment staff.
Great sports facilities in the area, golf, tennis, aquatic sports, horse riding. Weekly market for local crafts and bargains. Nightlife centered around the harbour area.
Gym, squash, horseriding and water sports (surfing, diving, water ski, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, etc) can be practised in the surroundings of the hotel. There are several golf courses in the area.
Outdoor swimming pool for adults and paddling pool with amazing views of the marina
Restaurant OASIS, with capacity for 700 persons, offers you an International Buffet with breakfast, lunch
and dinner with assorted hot and cold dishes.
- Piano Bar El Tren: Relaxing place with piano music and cosy atmosphere.
- Bar Terraza: Placed in the hall of the hotel.
- Coffee Shop: Situated in the "J" floor. Enjoy our entertainment programme every night.
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Bar Piscina.
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Hotel Fuengirola Park
Undergoing a refurbishment programme and upgrading in the Autumn, this currently 3- star hotel will become a 4-star property. The Hotel FUENGIROLA PARK makes up a big complex, joined with its sister hotel, the Hotel CENDRILLON. The hotels share the same restaurant, and entertainment. It is in the best residential and tourist area of Fuengirola, in the heart of the attractive Cost del Sol. This hotel will appeal to those looking for a lively hotel with a multinational atmosphere, ideal for families and couples. All the hotels have the same type of rooms, with terraces and the majority of them have sea views. The hotel has 393 bedrooms perfectly situated, and all well designed and furnished. They are in a building that consists of two wings facing south. You can reach all floors by means of lifts. All rooms have a bathroom, central heating, safe security box, air conditioning, satellite tv, telephone, hairdryer, spacious terrace, and 230 voltage.
The hotel is just 200 metres from the magnificent beach of Las Gaviotas, accessible via an underpath where you can enjoy the majority of the days of the year in a gentle climate. There are excellent transport links for the train and bus, and International Malaga airport is just 20 minutes away, and just a few kilometres from various golf courses..
Facilities include Reception, Large lounge, Games room, TV room and smoking rooms, Two coffee shops, Pool bar, Buffet Restaurant, Hairdresser, Shop, Internet service, Games machines, Swimming pools, sun loungers, parasols, gardens and two tennis courts.
The hotel has a large welcoming restaurant where there are two buffets with a large variety of tasty national and international dishes. |
On the side of the exotic garden of the main hotel, you will find a lovely pool for adults with a lot of open space, where you can enjoy a nice swim. The hotel can arrange a varied programme of leisure activities during the day and night for adults and children and offer entertainment and live music at various times of the week.
To click on to hotel web site :- http://www.monarquehotels.com/hoteles/Fuengirola_Park/index.php
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For more information and reservations call
John Galligan Travel
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Hotel Rincon Andaluz
Puerto Banus
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Located in exclusive Puerto Banus, just a few metres from the beach and 7 km from the center of Marbella. Building style is typical white Andalusian village, with cobbled streets, courtyards and squares, even a small chapel. Rooms with a view from the window to different corners and courtyards. Equipped with telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning / heating, safe (extra charge), minibar (extra charge) and large wardrobe. Bathroom equipped with bath and / or shower, hairdryer and welcome details.
This hotel has 3 swimming pools, for all types of audiences. It has a large garden and all facilities necessary to provide a pleasant holiday.
Click on this link and see the hotels own web site for more information and photos:-
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Hotel Marbella Playa, Marbella (1-30 October only)
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The Hotel Marbella Playa is located about 4 miles from the centre of Marbella, directly on the sea-front. The architecture is in typical Andalusian-style houses, surrounded by communal gardens and is self contained. The beach is just across a narrow promenade
The inviting rooms are fitted with an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a mini-bar (for an added fee), a fridge, central heating, air conditioning, a safe and a balcony or a terrace.
The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool with an integrated children’s pool as well as a swimming pool with a bar and sun loungers. Guests may also take advantage of the in-house solarium. The hotel offers sports enthusiasts a range of sporting activities (some of which require an additional fee), including table tennis, aerobics, archery, pool, bocce and putting green. Sports enthusiasts may also take advantage of the gym or, for an extra fee, enjoy a bike ride or mountain biking. The hotel additionally offers an entertainment programme.
Two restaurants; Cocktail bar; Pool bar; Gymnasium; Sauna; Jacuzzi; Turkish bath; Two outdoor swimming pools; Indoor swimming pool; Gardens; Table tennis; Aerobics; Archery; Bowling; Children’s Club; Business Centre; Banqueting facilities; 24-hour reception; Typically Andalusian in design. Wireless connection is available in communal areas of the hotel for free. 331 spacious rooms. Facilities include en suite bathroom; hydro-massage shower; hairdryer; air conditioning; central heating; plasma satellite TV; direct dial telephone; safety deposit box available for hire; mini bar; room service; Many rooms have sea views from their own private balcony.
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Hotel Playa Bella, Estepona
(1-30 October & 15 March - 30 April only)
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Right opposite the beach,with stunning views over the coast in Estepona, the Gran Hotel Playabella is a fantastic complex where to spend an unforgettable holiday time on the Costa del Sol. An outdoor swimming pool, health and beauty treatments, hairdresser, solarium area, Jacuzzi bath, fully equipped gym, several entertainment programmes, a mini club, an Internet Point, Wi-Fi Internet connection in all common areas, fully equipped meeting facilities for small groups (ideal for bridge groups) and a variety of bars and restaurants are some of the services offered by the Gran Hotel Playabella to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Hotel Playabella is located 10km outside Estepona, in a quiet location just two minutes from the beach. It is not right in the heart of a shopping or nightlife area so is suitable for someone looking for a nice hotel away from the madding crowd. There is a bus station 10 minutes walk away in case you want to travel to Puerto Banus (6km) or Malaga (100km).
Playabella Spa Gran Hotel offers a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. The full-service spa at this aparthotel features beauty services. In addition to an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, Playabella Spa Gran Hotel Luxury provides a spa tub and a fitness facility. This property also offers a children's club, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Playabella Spa Gran Hotel Luxury is a smoke-free property.
Playabella Spa Gran Hotel Luxury offers 265 guestrooms. Televisions come with satellite channels. In-room safes and direct-dial phones are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, and hair dryers. Guestrooms feature balconies and blackout drapes/curtains. Minibars, air conditioning, and ceiling fans are also included. Irons/ironing boards, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls can be requested. Cribs (infant beds) are also available. Housekeeping is provided. |
For more information and reservations call
John Galligan Travel
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