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	<description>your guide to the Costa del Sol</description>
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		<title>Large holiday villas in Nejra, Spain</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/large-holiday-villas-in-nejra-spain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>costadelvillas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Costa del Sol destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holiday]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This fabulous luxury  villa in Nerja sleeps 10 and has sea views across the Ladera Del Mar bay. The south facing villa has a host of leisure facilieis including a pool lounge, with flat screen TV/DVD/Sky, pool table, marble furniture, a bar and sofa beds. The villa also has a large private swimming pool with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Villa Christina in Nerja, Spain" src="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/picture/thumb/693" alt="" width="246" height="183" />This fabulous luxury  villa in Nerja sleeps 10 and has sea views across the Ladera Del Mar bay. The south facing villa has a host of leisure facilieis including a pool lounge, with flat screen TV/DVD/Sky, pool table, marble furniture, a bar and sofa beds. The villa also has a large private swimming pool with a sun terrace complete with sun loungers, patio furniture &amp; bbq.</p>
<p>There are three very generously sized bedrooms with the master bedroom including a kingsize bed with en-suite bathroom, bedrooms two and three have further twin beds with a family bathroom including a walk-in shower.</p>
<p><span id="more-556"></span>The villa is ideally located with the nearest beach located just 200 meters away.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/home/view/83">Villa Christina is  Nerja</a> is available from just £950 per week. Contact the owner directly to arrange a booking.</p>
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		<title>Exclusive 4 bedroom villa in Marbella</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/exclusive-4-bedroom-villas-in-marbella/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>costadelvillas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Costa del Sol destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holiday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marbella]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[villas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This luxury villa in Marbella is so special we wanted to showcase it on the blog. The four bedroomed Villa El Messidor is set in beautiful spacious gardens and has its own large private swimming pool. Situated on the doorstep Puerto Banus this villa is ideally located for anyone wanting to enjoy a fabulous holiday [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Villa El Messidor" src="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/picture/thumb/670" alt="" width="245" height="183" />This <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/home/view/82">luxury villa in Marbella</a> is so special we wanted to showcase it on the blog. The four bedroomed Villa El Messidor is set in beautiful spacious gardens and has its own large private swimming pool. Situated on the doorstep Puerto Banus this villa is ideally located for anyone wanting to enjoy a fabulous holiday in one of Europe&#8217;s most exclusive resorts. The villa has 350m² building with a land/garden of 1000m².</p>
<p><span id="more-551"></span>Villa El Messidor is also just 50 meters from the beach and is fully air condition so if the heat gets too much outside you can always relax in the cool shaded interior.</p>
<p>For more photos and to contact the owner to arrange a booking see the <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/home/view/82">Villa El Messidor </a>page on costadelvillas.co.uk.</p>
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		<title>Torreblanca Townhouse paradise in Fuengirola</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/torreblanca-townhouse-paradise-in-fuengirola/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>costadelvillas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Costa del Sol destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apartment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fuengirola]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re considering a holiday to Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol then don&#8217;t miss out of this fantastic townhouse which sleeps up to 10 guests.
This stunning holiday home offers spacious living space and 3 twin bedrooms, one master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two bathrooms with showers, WC &#38; hand basin. The townhouse has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Torreblanca Townhouse" src="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/picture/thumb/654" alt="" width="245" height="183" />If you&#8217;re considering a holiday to Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol then don&#8217;t miss out of this fantastic townhouse which sleeps up to 10 guests.</p>
<p>This stunning holiday home offers spacious living space and 3 twin bedrooms, one master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two bathrooms with showers, WC &amp; hand basin. The townhouse has been furnished to a very high standard and has a through lounge, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, private 3m x 2m plunge pool with tiled patio area, sun loungers and patio table and chairs with sun canopy.</p>
<p>With very competitive weekly rental prices this really is a gem of a holiday home in the beautiful resort of Fuengirola.</p>
<p><span id="more-549"></span></p>
<p>Visit costadelvillas.co.uk for more information about <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/home/view/80">Torreblanca Townhouse</a> and contact the <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/home/view/80#contact">owner directly</a> to arrange a booking.</p>
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		<title>Holiday apartment in Torre del Mar, Costa del Sol</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/holiday-apartment-in-torre-del-mar-costa-del-sol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>costadelvillas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning a holiday in Torre del Mar? Take a look at this stunning two bedroom holiday apartment in Caleta de Velez, Torre Del Mar.
This lovely apartment is ideal for a family of four with a double bed in the master bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom. There is a bathroom and a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Mediterraneo Apartment" src="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/picture/thumb/623" alt="" width="245" height="183" />Planning a holiday in Torre del Mar? Take a look at this stunning two bedroom holiday apartment in Caleta de Velez, Torre Del Mar.</p>
<p>This lovely apartment is ideal for a family of four with a double bed in the master bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom. There is a bathroom and a separate shower room. One of the apartments best features is a fantastic south west facing balcony with brilliant views of Marina of Caleta de Velez and the bay of Torre del Mar. The apartment also benefits from a modern fully fitted kitchen.</p>
<p>The apartment is part of a quiet private complex with a larged shared swimming pool and a seperate childrens pool. The nearest beach is only a short 5 minute walk away.</p>
<p><span id="more-546"></span>This is a perfect holiday apartment for a break in Torre del Mar at all times of the year. Take a look at <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/home/view/79">Mediterraneo Apartment</a>, Torre del Mar and contact the owner directly to <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/home/view/79#contact">make an enquiry</a>.</p>
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		<title>Low cost rental holiday home advertising</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/low-cost-rental-holiday-home-advertising/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>costadelvillas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Owners of holiday homes on the Costa del Sol will need to be aware of new laws being introduced to owners of furnished holiday homes which may affect their ability to take advantage of the financial benefits of owning a holiday home. The change will mean that in order to take advantage of these benefits [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Owners of holiday homes on the Costa del Sol will need to be aware of <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/news/change-to-holiday-lettings-tax-laws296">new laws</a> being introduced to owners of furnished holiday homes which may affect their ability to take advantage of the financial benefits of owning a holiday home. The change will mean that in order to take advantage of these benefits such as offsetting excess property expenses their rental home must be rented out for a minimum of 105 days per year, compared to 70 under current legislation.</p>
<p>As a result of this change being introduced it&#8217;s important for holiday home owners to ensure their property is rented out for as many rental days as possible. When it comes to advertising a holiday home online it&#8217;s important to find the channels that offer the best return at the lowest cost. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve made our advertising packages on Costadelvillas such great value with annual advertising costs for new advertisers just £49.99 per year and any additional homes can be advertised for just £39.99.</p>
<p><span id="more-540"></span>Here&#8217;s some of the great benefits of advertising with Costadelvillas:</p>
<p>* Extremely competitive pricing<br />
* No hidden costs<br />
* Dedicated to the Costa del Sol<br />
* Highly targeted marketing<br />
* Fast response from UK based staff<br />
* Assistance with advert setup<br />
* Out of hours support<br />
* Great search engine visibility</p>
<p>Find out more about our fantastic <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/page/advertise-with-us">advertising offers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t get caught out by Spanish driving laws&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/dont-get-caught-out-by-spanish-driving-laws/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re planning to drive to Spain, or drive a hire car in Spain it&#8217;s worth checking out the Spanish driving laws before heading to the Costa del Sol to ensure you don&#8217;t get caught out. There are one or two rules that might take you by surprise and a recent survey carried out by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re planning to drive to Spain, or drive a <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/page/car-rental">hire car in Spain</a> it&#8217;s worth checking out the Spanish driving laws before heading to the Costa del Sol to ensure you don&#8217;t get caught out. There are one or two rules that might take you by surprise and a recent survey carried out by Sainsbury&#8217;s Finance found out that as many as one in three Brits could be breaking the law when driving in Spain.</p>
<p>One rule that is often overlooked is the importance of carrying a warning triangle in your car at all times in case of a breakdown. Another unusual rule affects drivers that wear spectacles, who must have a spare with them in their car at all times in case the original pair become damaged.<br />
<span id="more-538"></span>Ben Tyte, Sainsbury&#8217;s Car Insurance manager, issued a warning to Brits driving abroad &#8220;Drivers taking their cars abroad need to prepare, not just because they&#8217;ll be driving on the other side of the road, but because laws differ from country to country.&#8221;</p>
<p>Read our <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/feature/driving-in-spain">advice on driving in Spain</a>.</p>
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		<title>Kerry Katona accounces Facebook closure whilst on holiday in Marbella</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/kerry-katona-accounces-facebook-closure-whilst-on-holiday-in-marbella/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/kerry-katona-accounces-facebook-closure-whilst-on-holiday-in-marbella/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kerry Katona announced that she will be closing her Facebook account whilst on holiday in Marbella last week. The former star of girl band Atomic Kitten was enjoying a break on the south coast of Spain when she spoke out about her fustration caused by people impersonating her on the social media website.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kerry Katona announced that she will be closing her Facebook account whilst on holiday in Marbella last week. The former star of girl band Atomic Kitten was enjoying a break on the south coast of Spain when she spoke out about her fustration caused by people impersonating her on the social media website.</p>
<p><span id="more-534"></span>Mum-of-four Kerry old the Daily Star &#8220;Hey guys just want to say &#8216;im so sorry but I am gonna have to shut down this account. There is a fake Kerry Katona who is stealing all my pics and selling em to the press&#8221;</p>
<p>A spokeswoman for the singer added &#8220;Kerry has had a lot of problems from her Facebook page. People have been setting up things that she knows nothing about.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Fancy seeing a donkey at Bristol Airport?</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/fancy-seeing-a-donkey-at-bristol-airport/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Davies</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fun Stories]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re heading to the Costa del Sol and flying from Bristol Airport you could be in for a surprise when you check-in. The airport is now home to George the donkey one of forty decorated donkeys created as part of an initiative by Weston-super-Mare&#8217;s Grand Pier.
But don&#8217;t panic it&#8217;s not a real donkey! In [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="George the donkey" src="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/images/blog/georgedonkey.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="145" />If you&#8217;re heading to the <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/page/travel-guides">Costa del Sol</a> and flying from Bristol Airport you could be in for a surprise when you check-in. The airport is now home to George the donkey one of forty decorated donkeys created as part of an initiative by Weston-super-Mare&#8217;s Grand Pier.</p>
<p>But don&#8217;t panic it&#8217;s not a real donkey! In fact the animal is made from fibreglass and resin and has been painted by local artist Nina Kleinzeller who was inspired to dress him in a 1930s style bathing suit.<br />
<span id="more-532"></span>The donkeys are part of a project to celebrate 80 years of tourism in Western and to celebrate the reopening of Weston-super-Mare which was damaged by a fire in 2008. Jacqui Mills, of Bristol Airport, said: &#8220;It&#8217;s an unusual way to welcome passengers, but it seems appropriate in a year when we celebrate our 80th birthday and 200 years of tourism in Weston. We have called him George after Prince George, who opened Bristol Airport at its original Whitchurch site in 1930.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Embarrassing Bodies heading to Costa del Sol</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hit Channel 4 TV series Embarrassing Bodies is heading to the Costa del Sol as part of the new series. Dr. Christian Jessen, Dr. Pixie McKenna and Dr. Dawn Harper will be filming in Fuengirola at Playa de los Boliches on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of August.
Members of the public can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The hit Channel 4 TV series Embarrassing Bodies is heading to the Costa del Sol as part of the new series. Dr. Christian Jessen, Dr. Pixie McKenna and Dr. Dawn Harper will be filming in Fuengirola at Playa de los Boliches on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of August.</p>
<p>Members of the public can ask the doctors any questions they may have about anything that may be worrying them or causing embarrassment.  They will also be looking for volunteers to help out with some fun demonstrations over the two days – including free sexual health tests.</p>
<p><span id="more-530"></span>More information about the show can be found at <a href="http://www.channel4.com/bodies">www.channel4.com/bodies</a></p>
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		<title>Advertise your holiday home for less</title>
		<link>http://blog.costadelvillas.co.uk/advertise-your-holiday-home-for-less/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>costadelvillas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to deciding where to advertise your Costa del Sol holiday home the main factor to take into consideration is which source will give you the best coverage at the lowest cost. We believe that for Costa del Sol holiday home owners Costadelvillas offers this solution.
We have built Costadelvillas to ensure we provide [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Advertise your holiday home direct" src="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/images/blog/ownersdirectadvertise.jpg" alt="" width="178" height="152" />When it comes to deciding where to advertise your <strong>Costa del Sol holiday home</strong> the main factor to take into consideration is which source will give you the best coverage at the lowest cost. We believe that for Costa del Sol holiday home owners Costadelvillas offers this solution.</p>
<p>We have built Costadelvillas to ensure we provide maximum impact at the lowest prices for our advertisers. With year round advertising <strong>just £49.99 </strong>and thousands of holidaymakers looking for Costa del Sol holiday homes visiting the website every month it’s easy to see why we’re proving to be such a popular choice for Costa del Sol holiday home owners.<br />
<span id="more-526"></span>Costadelvillas is growing fast so make sure your holiday home is missing out on receiving vital enquiries. View our <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/page/advertising-rates">rate sheet</a> here and sign up at <a href="http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/user/register">http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk/user/register</a></p>
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