Lloret de Mar Weather

The recent weather in Lloret de Mar has turned much cooler during the last 2 days. Although still fine and sunny it is feeling quite cold in the shade. Temperatures are now in the low 20s but looking at next weeks temperatures they are going to be much lower...let's hope not!

Here is the weather forecast for the coming week, read more on the Weather Bug site.

Saturday

Hi: 15°

Lo: 8°

Windy

Sunday

Hi: 13°

Lo: 7°

Windy

Monday

Hi: 13°

Lo: 6°

Sunny

Tuesday

Hi: 16°

Lo: 10°

Cloudy

Wednesday

Hi: 19°

Lo: 15°

40% Chance Rain Shower

Thursday

Hi: 16°

Lo: 13°

Partly Cloudy

Friday

Hi: 20°

Lo: 13°

Partly Cloudy

Bargain Holidays at Aldi !

Aldi, the cut-price supermarket chain have just launched their new holiday - travel service website called Aldi Travel.

From their website:
So whether you want to nip off at a minute’s notice on an unmissable deal,
indulge yourself with a 5-star getaway or choose your fabulous family
holiday - they have something to suit your needs.

If you’re a fan of our Sunday and Thursday Specials, you’ll recognise how
similar these travel deals are. We will be offering 6 fantastic offers every
two weeks, but if you want to get the very best places at the very best
prices, you have to be quick! Look out for our Travel leaflet in store or
visit the website for the latest deals.

Thanks To All Readers!

Many thanks to all readers of this blog for making it reach into the top best 100 blogs in Spain. I was notified this morning, so I have placed the award in the side column. The same award has also be given to 2 of my other blogs...Makes it all worthwhile !

• Photos From Spain
• Lloret de Mar Stuff
  

Cutting Costs With Budget Airlines

Cutting your costs when you book with the budget airlines is quite easy when you follow a few easy tips. On a family holiday for a family of four you can save quite a few pounds and have more to spend in your chosen resort.
Most airlines now charge you for checking in your suitcase and stowing it in the hold. This will cost you anything from £10-£15 for each case plus, then charge for any excess weight, with Ryanair this is now £15 for each kilo...so beware!
One way to save money here would be to just take hand luggage, at the moment this is free with all airlines and you are allowed 10kgs per person. For just a few days in the sun you only need to take your lightest clothes, ie shorts, T shirts, swimwear and sandals. Travel in your heaviest clothes, such as jeans, trainers, and a coat which will help keep the weight down in your bag. Also weigh your bag on your bathroom scales at home so as not to get caught out.


Most airlines now have a charge for priority boarding, but I usually find the queues aren't all that much difference these days, so why bother?
Travel insurance - its usually cheaper to buy an annual policy for the family if you travel more than once a year, so don't buy from the airline.
Paying for your flight now incurs charges whether you use debit or credit cards. These charges can add as much as £10 for each persons round trip. To avoid this cost get yourself a Visa Electron card, (Halifax issue these) you can then use this for your flights saving yourself a small fortune.
Go to the ''Money Saving Expert'' site for more tips and all necessary links.

Staying Safe in the Sun.

Just now the temperatures are ridiculously high in Spain, here is a recent photo from Lloret with the beach so packed there's hardly room for another beach towel. This is the main pass time for just about everyone that comes to the Costas for their annual holiday.
Everyone likes to have a nice tan for when they return home, but by following these few guide-lines may save you from being badly burnt as some of the holiday makers we see walking about in Lloret!

• Always carry a bottle of water with you, even if your not intending to go far. Just a few sips of water every half hour or so will stop you from dehydrating, usual first signs of this are headache & sickness. As soon as you feel any symptoms get out of the sun and have a good drink of water, you'll be surprised how quickly you'll soon feel better! Any other symptoms such as dizziness, cramp, chest pains or confusion will need medical attention.
  
• The best time to apply sun lotion is before you leave your hotel room, this gives your skin time to absorb the cream and always use at least factor 20 for your first few days in the sun. Sun cream does NOT stop you getting a tan it only prevents you from getting burnt. Also by using sun-cream you'll find your tan is much more even.
  
• For your first day in the sun don't try to lay there for too long in order to get a tan straight away, doing this will probably mean you getting burnt then having to stay out of the sun for the next few days until the soreness has gone.
• Always where sunglasses, which will prevent you having to screw your eyes up in the sun. This again could cause headaches. Also if you are prone to headaches in the sun a hat may also help, But the best tip is as soon as you start to feel uncomfortable in any way get out of the sun till you feel better.
• Babies and young children should be kept completely out of the sun, their skin can not take the sun or can it tolerate sun cream. I will always remember seeing a baby of only a few months old being pushed in a pushchair by its parents and it had obviously had too much sun as it was burnt red...what a sickening sight!
  

Staying Safe on Holiday.

As in all places at home and abroad, unpleasant things can spoil your holiday, here are a few tips to follow which may help you to avoid such things.
A nice relaxing holiday not always turns out the way you intended. Pick pockets can easily pick out a tourist and know that they will always be carrying a nice sum of cash and one or two credit cards. Unfortunately too many holiday makers let down their guard too much and forget to keep an eye on their personal belongings. As a consequence this can sometimes lead to being the target of a pickpocket while out and about.

Your hotel should have safety deposit boxes for you to hire, these may seem expensive but you do get the majority of the cost back when you return the key at the end of your break. Well worth the cost for peace of mind and it can save you hundreds of pounds and a lot of hassle in the long run.

Obviously you have to carry cash around but try to keep this to a minimum, by leaving your passports, bank cards and cash in your safe. If you need to carry a large amount of cash then try to split it into different pockets, preferably inside pockets so your cash is not all in the same place.

For the ladies who carry a hand-bag, don't carry a flashy designer one that just makes you stand out in a crowd...this gets you noticed but not for the reason you want! Its best to carry a small bag which will just hold essentials you need, and make sure its always fastened. Don't hang it on the back of a chair if you are out in a restaurant or bar, never let your bag out of your sight.
If its a shoulder bag try to wear it across your body. Always carry your bag on the side of you which is farthest away from the road, or if you are walking along side your husband or partner then carry your bag in between you. This makes it more difficult for the bag snatchers.

While waiting for public transport always be aware of the people around you. If you have travelled abroad before you'll know that not everyone forms a queue as we do! As the bus approaches the bus stop, everyone crowds around, this is when the pick pocket strikes with everyone pushing to get on, their hands could be in your pocket or bag and before you know it you are on the bus minus your cash and the thief is still back at the bus stop waiting for their next victim!

Tobacco Prices in Spain.

This week in Spain cigarette and tobacco prices have all increased in price, the price rise is the largest increase for years. We usually see an increase with most things such as household bills, drinks and cigs in January which may add 5-10 cents or so to packet of cigarettes, but one for instance is a pack of Golden Virginia tobacco that used to cost €3.50 is now €4.85!
So just so you all know what your next batch of tobacco will cost I have got the latest price list along with what your allowance is to take back to the UK.
(Click on the list to increase the print size)