Yacht Holiday Offers - Peloponnese

Yacht Holiday Offers - Peloponnese 7 night flotillas from GBP478pp with Neilson.

The Peloponnese offers great sailing with an unspoilt stunning coastline to explore. The winds are very reliable with lighter breezes in the morning and steady force 3 and 4 breezes in the afternoon.

Our sailing area based around Porto Heli is a great base from which to explore the bustling tourist islands of Spetses and Hydra to the east and south east.

The Argolic Peninsula, studded with ancient ruins divides the eastern Saronic gulf from the western Argolic Gulf. Steeped in history, this fascinating part of Greece is a great sailing area with a stunning, unspoilt coastline waiting to be explored.

Our cruising area based around Porto Heli offers a good contrast in sailing. On the eastern coastline of the Peloponnese there are many secluded harbours and anchorages, as well as the historical towns of Mycenae, Epidavros and Navplion. Whilst the islands of Poros, Spetses and Hydra are some of the most popular destinations for yachts in Greece.

Poros only a few hundred metres off the Peloponnese coast was the home of Poseidon and a few remains of the Temple of Poseidon can still be seen. Just off the southern tip of the Peninsula is Spetses, much of which is covered with pine trees planted in the 19th century; the island is a hideaway for many visiting Athenians, giving it a stylish air. Tucked away at the top of the Argolic Gulf is Navplion, once the first capital of modern Greece, dominated by a Venetian citadel, which on a clear day affords views back down the Argolic Gulf to Porto Heli and Spetses.

South of Spetses, the Peloponnese is a great place to enjoy scenic, uncrowded sailing.The villages visited offer charming shoreside restaurants and an unbeatable welcome to all of our flotillas. The furthest point visited by our flotillas (conditions permitting) is Monemvasia. A medieval, Byzantine and Venetian fortress town perched on a distinctively shaped headland. The town is a must see, with a jumble of cobbled streets and stunning views over the sea. From your own yacht it’s very easy to imagine how it must have felt to try and invade these impressive fortifications. Monemvasia’s nickname is the Gibraltar of the East.

With slightly higher winds than the Ionian, mile upon mile of contrasting scenery, unspoilt harbours and anchorages, together with many places of great historical significance, the Peloponnese offers a sailing experience that should not be missed.

Special Offers on Peloponnese Sailing Holidays with Neilson

Fly from London Heathrow
03.10.09 - Beneteau 361 - £483pp

Fly from London Gatwick
10.10.09 - Dufour 34 - £747pp
10.10.09 - Beneteau 361 - £677pp

Fly from London Stanstead
26.09.09 - Beneteau 331 - £478pp

To find out more visit the Neilson Website

Yacht Holiday Offers - Southern Ionian

Yacht Holiday Offers - Southern Ionian 7 night flotillas from GBP449pp with Neilson.

The Ionian is one of the most popular yachting destinations in the Mediterranean with gentle breezes and a scattering of picturesque islands and sheltered harbours offering the perfect introduction to sailing.

The Southern Ionian is ideal for the less experienced sailor due to its sheltered waters and generally shorter routes, whilst the Northern Ionian offers more adventurous sailing with longer passages, less crowded waters and steady breezes.

Special Offers on Neilson Southern Ionian Yacht Holidays

Fly from London Gatwick

27.09.09 - Moody S31 - £449pp

20.09.09 - Beneteau 331 - £440pp

11.10.09 - Dufour 325 - £410pp

Fly from Manchester

27.09.09 - Moody S31 - £449pp

27.09.09 - Dufour 325 - £454pp

To find out more visit the Neilson Website

Hungarian Grand Prix - Late Availability

Hungarian Grand Prix - Budapest by air with Page & Moy. 4 nights, 5 days from GBP799

With overtaking notoriously difficult at the Hungaroring, an element of extra excitement is added to the qualifying stages of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

A technically challenging race, it is also one of the hottest events of the season. And with the circuit just 15 miles from Budapest, there is plenty of culture and history to take in as well.

Highlights Include
- Experienced Motor Racing Tour Manager
- 4 nights in Budapest
- 7 night Budapest & Lake Balaton option
- 3 or 4 star central hotel

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Grandstands
Super Gold tickets give you a numbered, covered seat. All remaining Gold and Silver Grandstands have numbered, uncovered seats. most of the spectator facilities are located behind the Gold Grandstand area.Prices are per person, based on the latest information and may be subject to change.

Upgrade to The Paddock Club
The Formula One Paddock Club is renowned for the highest standards of hospitality. Needless to say, the village occupies a privileged position at the track, from where guests enjoy excellent views. Tickets are available for most circuits for one, two or three days and prices start from £2095 per person. Please call us for further details.

The Paddock Club includes:
- Admission to the circuit
- Race viewing
- Pit Walkabout – 45 minutes per day at pre-arranged times
- Morning coffee, tea and croissants
- Lunch and open bar (wines, beers, soft drinks, tea and coffee)
- Closed circuit TV monitors to follow all the action.

Circuit guide
Get the lowdown on everything you need to know about the Hungaroring’s twists and turns, the moments that have shaped its history, and the main attractions away from the track.

Your Accommodation

HOTEL FIESTA ***
Located in the romantic heart of Budapest, the Hotel Fiesta is a mix of traditional Hungarian friendliness and modern design. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar and sauna. All the rooms are comfortable with air-conditioning, satellite TV and a telephone.

HOTEL MERCURE KORONA ****
This modern hotel is located on the Pest side of the city and just minutes away from the main shopping area, bars and restaurants. All bedrooms are soundproofed with airconditioning, TV, telephone and private bathroom. The hotel also has a restaurant, lobby bar, swimming pool and sauna.

Your Itinerary

Depart UK Thursday 23 July
Fly from London Gatwick at 0930h by scheduled flights with Malev to Budapest. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where accommodation has been arranged on bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure.

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July
At leisure for sightseeing and shopping in Budapest. A coach transfer to the circuit will be available the day after arrival for those who wish to go to the Hungaroring for practice and qualifying sessions.

Sunday 26 July
After an early breakfast you will leave the hotel by coach for the circuit and a full day of F1 action. You will return to Budapest at the end of the day’s racing.

Monday 27 July
Depart for the airport by coach for the 1630. Malev flight to London.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:MEHU4
23/07/2009 - £799

Deposit - £175 per person
Payment is due at the time of booking

Supplements
- Race Tickets
- Insurance

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of Malev
Departing London Gatwick at 0930h
Return departure 1630h

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Rail Europe's Guide to Scenic Routes

Rail Europe has teamed up with top travel journalist and rail expert Anthony Lambert to produce its guide to the best scenic rail routes in Europe. Anthony has chosen his ten favourite journeys covering countries including Norway, France, Slovenia and Italy.

With more and more people looking for greener ways to travel, the train offers not only an environmentally sustainable mode of transport, but also one of the most scenic. Sit back and enjoy the ride with some of Europe’s most beautiful countryside passing by and make the journey an enjoyable part of the holiday.

The full Scenic Routes Guide is available at www.raileurope.co.uk/scenicroutes, with details of all the journeys, must see highlights of each destination, journey times and fares.

Oslo to Bergen, Norway
Travel through some of Norway’s most spectacular scenery on this 489km journey. Passing fjords and mountains you’ll understand why the line was used as a location in The Empire Strikes Back.
One way fares start at £93.50 per person

Nîmes to Clermont Ferrand, France
Crossing the wild country of the Cevennes in southern France this line passes through 106 tunnels and over almost 1,300 bridges, including the impressive 41 arch Chamborigaud Viaduct.
One way fares start at £34 per person

Cologne to Frankfurt, Germany
Train lines run along some of the most scenic stretches of the River Rhine between Cologne and Frankfurt. To make the most of the views and to see all of the many castles that line the route, it’s worth travelling both the east and west bank routes.
One way fares start at £45 per person

Glacier Express – Zermatt to St Moritz, Switzerland
One of Europe’s most famous scenic rail routes, the Glacier Express offers panoramic carriages to make the most of the amazing Alpine scenery. At a height of 2033m above sea level, the crossing of the Oberalp Pass is one of the many highlights of this journey.
One way fares start at £92 per person

Geneva, Switzerland to Milan, Italy
Although taking just 4 ½ hours, this international route is full of contrast, passing Lake Geneva, the World Heritage Site of the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, the Rhone Valley and Lake Maggiore on its way between Switzerland and Italy.
One way fares start at £17.50 per person

Le Petit Train Jaune – Villefranche to Latour de Carol, France
True to its name, this little scenic train really is bright yellow. Crossing the Pyrenees, the open carriages that run in the summer months allow the best views of the mountains, gorges and rolling pasture lands, as well as spectacular viaducts that cross the river valleys.
One way fares start at £17 per person

Jesinice to Sezana, Slovenia
If you’re visiting Slovenia, its worth moving away from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana to follow the route from Jesinice to Sezana, known as the Bohinj Railway. Passing the beautiful Lake Bled and crossing numerous rivers and the wild Kras plateau, this is one of Eastern Europe’s best railway journeys.
One way fares start at £20 per person

Verona, Italy to Innsbruck, Austria
On its way through the foothills of the Dolomites, this international line passes the vineyards of the Trentino, reputed to produce some of Italy’s best wines. Picture postcard Tyrolean villages dot the landscape on the way to the Brenner Pass, one of the main rail routes through the Alps.
One way fares start at £17.50 per person

Marseille, France to Rome, Italy
Much of this journey hugs the coastline, travelling along the French Mediterranean coast and the Italian Ligurian coast. Beautiful views of the Riviera and the colourful villages of the Cinque Terre make this journey a must, but it’s worth taking a few days to make the trip.
One way fares start at £83 per person

Ronda to Algeciras, Spain
The hills and mountains of Andalusia provide the backdrop for this journey, linking Ronda, one of southern Spain’s most popular tourist sites with the port town of Algeciras. Typical whitewashed towns and villages line the route along with fields of wheat, sugar cane and cork trees.
One way fares start at £16.50 per person

German Grand Prix - Late Availability

German Grand Prix - Self Drive holiday with Page & Moy. 4 nights, 5 days from GBP229.

Set in the heart of the Eifel Hills, the Nurburgring is traditionally one of the most difficult races to predict, owing to the fluctuating weather conditions. With a long and chequered history dating back to the 1920s when it was first built, the Nurburgring is reputed to be one of the most unforgiving and dangerous circuits on the Formula 1 calendar.

The backdrop of rolling scenery and rivers – particularly around the historic towns of Koblenz and Boppard – offers beauty and tranquillity to temper even the most exciting of F1 races.

Highlights
- Experienced Motor Racing Tour Manager
- Self-drive packages
- Wide range of hotels

Grandstands
All grandstands have numbered seating but only Gold grandstands are covered. Spectator facilities at the Nurburgring are good and food and drink is plentiful. viewing is excellent – the general admission area is steeply banked and the grandstands are high.

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Your Accommodation

Hotel Maas
This hotel in the town of Lutzerath, to the north of Cochem, was first opened by Johann Dominicus Maas in 1856, and is still run by his descendents. Entirely renovated, there is a restaurant serving locally produced food and a spa centre. The guest rooms all have private facilities, TV, telephone and hairdrier. The hotel has free car parking.

Burg Hotel Cochem
Centrally located on Cochem’s riverside promenade, this former manor house has been converted to a modern hotel with a restaurant located in the former wine cellar and terrace offering superb views of the Moselle River. There is also a sauna and swimming pool. The comfortable guest rooms all have private facilities, TV and telephone. There is a lift in the hotel. Parking is available in a nearby multi-storey car park.

Schlosshotel Zell
Located in the pretty riverside town of Zell on the Moselle, just south of Cochem, this historic hotel oozes character and is an ideal base from which to visit the circuit. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and terrace with free off-road parking. Bedrooms are tastefully furnished and feature private facilities, TV and telephone. The town has a range of shops, bars and restaurants and is famous for its ‘Black Cat’ wine.

Hotels Brixiade & Triton, Cochem
With panoramic views of the Moselle River, these excellent hotels have an a la carte restaurant, piano bar, terrace, swimming pool and wellness centre. The comfortable guest rooms all have private facilities, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. Parking is free in the Brixiade’s own underground garage.

Your Itinerary

Depart UK Thursday 9 July
Depart the UK on your chosen date and ferry/tunnel crossing to Calais, where you can drive in your own time to your hotel.

Saturday 11 July
Today is free to spend as you wish. Why not visit the Nurburgring to watch the practice and qualifying sessions.

Sunday 12 July
Race day, you are free to make your own way to the circuit as you wish. A detailed event programme will be sent with your final information.

Monday 13 July
Leave your hotel at leisure and drive back to Calais for your ferry/tunnel crossing back to the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:MEDES4
09/07/2009 - £229

Deposit £175 per person
Payment due at the time of booking

Supplements
Race tickets: Race tickets must be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable Insurance

Travel Information
Depart the UK on your chosen date and ferry/tunnel crossing to Calais, where you can drive in your own time to your hotel.

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Drawing Experience Short Break

The Art of Drawing Experience Break with Warner Leisure Hotels.

Anybody can learn to draw, it is a process of observation and techniques, and once armed with the necessary knowledge your only limit is your imagination. That's the belief of our expert tutor Murray Ince a local artist from Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight.

On this course Murray will introduce you to various methods of drawing including graphite pencil, charcoal and chalk and pastel. He will show you how to simplify the form, and the methods of making a flat picture look three dimensional. He will pass on lots of tips and tricks of the trade to enable you to be able to draw, whether it is as a finished drawing, or, to enable you to go on and paint the picture. You will learn the differences between drawings, sketches, illustrations and studies and how to render them. He will show you how to approach drawing many subjects, how to create good compositions. He says you will learn to see as an artist and this in turn will open up a whole new world to you.

Our small classes - with never more than 12 mean that everyone gets plenty of individual tuition as well as the benefit of trying something in a great environment with like-minded people.

This two day course - NEW for Norton Grange, is suitable for novices and improvers and includes all materials required. If the weather permits, inspiration can be taken from a local beauty spot as one of the days will include a field trip and packed lunch!

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Dates & Prices

Monday, July 27, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £146.00pp
4 Nights - Now from £269.00pp
7 Nights - Now from £428.00pp

Monday, August 24, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £137.00pp
4 Nights - Now from £249.00pp
7 Nights - Now from £427.00pp

Monday, October 26, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £92.65pp
4 Nights - Now from £169.00pp
7 Nights - Now from £316.00pp

Monday, November 23, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £100.00pp
4 Nights - Now from £181.00pp

Norton Grange Coastal Resort
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. PO41 0SD
With it's tropical palms and picturesque fishing, yachting and ferry port of Yarmouth nearby, as well as a ten minute stroll to the beach, a stay at Norton Grange feels almost like being abroad. But you’ll still enjoy home comforts of a three course dinner, comfortable accommodation as well as fantastic leisure facilities and of course, the very best in entertainment every night.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Great Isle of Wight location
• Friendly atmosphere – ideal for groups
• Spectacular coastal walks
• Superb entertainment

ACTIVITIES
• Outdoor bowls green
• Short mat bowls
• Tennis• Pitch n Putt
• Rifle Shooting

RESTAURANT & BARS
• Main Restaurant
• Mariners Bar
• Waterfront Bar
• Coffee shop

HEALTH FACILITIES
• Heated indoor pool and bubble pool
• Sauna
• Fitness studio
• Hydrotherapy massage bed
• Solarium

ISLE OF WIGHT ATTRACTIONS
• Alum Bay and the Needles
• Isle of Wight Pear
• Carisbrooke Castle
• Osborne House

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website