Wot no kids!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Veragooner

I see Ryanair has jumped on the no kids bandwagon!

http://bit.ly/hmfQqD

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Summer ATC strikes

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Veragooner

It seems that the proposed Air Traffic Controllers strike will be avoided, link

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Tourist Videos

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Veragooner

I’ve found a few tourist videos of the area on Youtube. There is one of Vera here.

I’ve also linked a few others here. Enjoy!

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More good flight news.

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Veragooner

Monarch have now announced flights to Almeria from Manchester and Birmingham starting in March.

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Lubrin fiesta

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Veragooner

We finally made it to Lubrin fiesta this year. You can see an account, movie and pictures here.

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Flights return to Almeria

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Veragooner

The last couple of years has seen massive investment in Almeria airport which has been matched by virtually all international flights disappearing.

Today we have good news!

Ryanair are returning and flights can now be booked from Stansted and Düsseldorf starting from the end of March.

New routes are expected to be announced soon.

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Eclipse

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Veragooner

A fabulous sunny morning meant we had a quite spectacular view of the partial eclipse as the sun rose above the Mediterranean.

Just as well I saw it as I’ve now managed to whack myself in the eye and nose as I was clearing up cuttings in the gardens, not a pretty sight!

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Seasons Greetings

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Veragooner

We wish past and future guests a merry Christmas. It was a quieter than usual 2010 for us mainly due to a very quiet Spring caused by a number of well documented reasons. In spite of this we have managed a number of improvements in the accommodation as well as our own house, at last!

Next year is kicking off pretty well with over 20 weeks booked already. Looking at the weather from northern Europe and indeed the Costa del Sol, which has flooding again, makes us appreciate the the dry, mild climate we enjoy here.

We normally take it pretty easy over the festive season, a few drinks, nice food and good company are the usual for us. The highlights will be answering your enquiries!

Merry Christmas!

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Sun, Sun, Sun.

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Veragooner

Isn’t the weather crazy. We often get asked what weather people can expect if they book such and such a date. Who knows?

After a few wet days we’re back in the garden pruning trees with

Pepper Tree

Pepper Tree

temperatures ABOVE 25º. We’ve attacked the Figs to try and beat the leaves ending up in the pool and the big false pepper tree in front of the apartment has had a bit of a makeover and is looking fantastic!

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Rain, Rain, Rain!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Veragooner

Great day here yesterday, it rained all day. Got up around 4:30 and watched the end of the Cricket. Did a couple of hours work on the day job. Looked at all the snowy pictures on Facebook. Watched SIX episodes of Mad Men and the El Clasico, Barca v R. Madrid game where my 2 favourite Portuguese men* lost 5-0. Perfect!

Today? is that rain coming or will I have to clear up LOADS of Fig leaves?

*Ronaldo and Mourinho

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