For anyone not familiar with the Lanzarote trip described below by Richard, a group from our club go to the Club La Santa sports resort in November each year. At the resort the facilities for all sports are very good and almost all are inclusive once you've paid for accommodation. We go that particular week because there is a 4-day running challenge, but please don't be put off by that, this is very much a holiday with no obligation to participate in any sport whatsoever!

Pete M.

Having spoken to Sport Tours regarding Lanzarote, they have said that they have less rooms this year due to the renovations and therefore we will need to be ahead of the game in order to get the rooms we will want! Prices are not out yet, but are expected in the next couple of weeks, and will probably be about 4% more than last year. to tie in with inflation in Spain!

I am looking for a commitment from you for this year as soon as possible, without firm prices I know this may be difficult but it is the only way we can guarantee getting the accommodation we want. We do get a 10% reduction for more than 20 which I am sure we will get. I need to know whether you will be 7 or 10 days, commencing on Thursday 22nd November, whether you are a yellow, green or red apartment. I will need a £100 deposit from you if you are definitely going, as usual made payable to "Club La Santa". The balance will be due at the end of August.

If you have not been before and have questions, please contact me, or indeed anyone who has been before. You will need to book your own flights once the accommodation has been confirmed, and I can help you with options at that point, and I will keep a track of who is travelling when and where from.

I know that eating out every night can get a little expensive, so can I draw you attention to the possibility of half board, which I think is about an extra £180 per week and includes breakfast and meals in the "Atlantico Restaurant" (eat as much as you like). If there are enough interested I am sure that I could organise group meals for around 20-25 euros at places like Verdi Mar, Bike Stop Cafe and Grillen and of course we could have buffets in someone's room etc.etc. as well as the odd nights out at restaurants. As we always say, it is your holiday to do what you want, I am just pointing out options especially for those who have not been before.

Richard