Club La Costa announces its own Meal Deal Package...
We pride ourselves on the quality and high standards of food that we produce in all of our resort restaurants.
Michael Yardley, Food and Beverage Manager
The value of the British Pound against the Euro has been well documented in recent months and the travel press has been full of suggestions of alternative destinations where the cost of day-to-day living is considered cheaper.
In reality, the overall cost of a holiday, including flights, accommodation, transportation and insurance is very much on a par from within or outside Euroland.
Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels' Director of Club Operations and Travel Guy Mantel explained.
"There's been a lot of talk about finding better value outside of mainland Europe but our booking trends tell a different story. We have a new resort opening in beautiful Bozbuk Bay, Turkey, in August this year, and as expected demand has been high, yet we have seen no drop off in demand for our other resorts in the UK, Spain, Tenerife and Austria."
He continued "Overall, the cost of a holiday in Europe, regardless of country, is more or less the same when all factors are taken into consideration. This may explain the loyalty many of our members are still showing to destinations such as Spain, not to mention its accessibility!"
Reports suggest that the annual family holiday remains a 'must have' for over 80 per cent of those who normally go, citing the need for a 'relax and get away from it all' holiday. What is clear is that the average spend, or what families do on holiday, is under scrutiny. If savings are to be made it will be on day-to-day expenses and not the holiday itself.
At Club La Costa, one of Europe's largest holiday organisations, there has been a recognition of this fact with a significant change in its menu selections at all their Spanish resorts.
Food and Beverage Manager Michael Yardley said: "We pride ourselves on the quality and high standards of food that we produce in all of our resort restaurants. Where possible we create our food on-site in our purpose built kitchens, and where we do buy in, we research thoroughly to ensure that our suppliers deliver only the finest ingredients. That said, we also realise the need to offer greater choice to make daily dining both interesting and affordable."
"Everyone knows and understands the current financial climate and we have introduced our own Meal Deal Package where every weekday we will be offering a main course for as little as €4.95. It's simple, quality food, well cooked, at a sensible price that means the whole family can enjoy it - from garlic chicken and traditional paella to meat balls and fish and chips."
Clearly, the competition to attract customers to their respective countries and resorts is having a positive effect, meaning good news for holidaymakers by creating even better choice and better value.
Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels has 23 resorts across Europe and more than 50,000 members. For more information visit www.clublacosta.com
We pride ourselves on the quality and high standards of food that we produce in all of our resort restaurants.
