Can't help to shift it for you Pavane but can confirm that Benal Madena is indeed a grand place for a holiday. Lovely marina there - better than the more famous Marbelle one to my mind. Some realy good 'proper' Spanish bars and restaurants as well. Some seedy British ones but you can ignore them...;-)

EasyJet fly to Malaga from both Liverpool and Luton. BMI (I think) flu from Manchester at a very good rate as well.

Sorry to hear about your friends illness, Pavane. good luck in shifting the holiday.

Cheers

DtG