Introduction to Digital Photography - Warner Hotels

Introduction to Digital Photography - Capture the world through your camera. Enjoy a short break at a Warner Leisure Hotel and learn a new skill at the same time.

The advent of digital photography has fundamentally changed the way we take - and store - images. With no need to worry about the cost of film and developing, we can afford to experiment more, take as many images as we want, and then share those pictures with all our friends and family.

The digital camera opens up a whole new world of possibilities - a marvellous way to capture the world around you.

But how do you get the very best out of your new camera? The instruction books can be obscure, to say the least, and the controls are very different from the old style of camera. And, confusingly, they do vary from camera to camera!

On this course you'll receive two sessions of instruction from an experienced local photographer who will take you through the basics of using your camera and then take you out around the hotel's magnificent grounds - where you can practice what you have learnt.

Over the break you'll develop techniques and knowledge to not only get the best results from your digital camera but, if you are really keen, could set you on the road to becoming an accomplished digital photographer!

If you have bought yourself a digital camera that you wish you could operate properly and really make the most of its technical ability then this break is for you. Guests are asked to bring their own cameras, batteries and chargers.

Dates & Venues

8 May 2009 - Corton

1 June 2009 - Corton

26 June 2009 - Nidd Hall

29 June 2009 - Gunton Hall

29 June 2009 - Norton Grange

3 August 2009 - Cricket St Thomas

7 September 2009 - Holme Lacy House

5 October 2009 - Thoresby Hall

9 October 2009 - Alvaston Hall

9 November 2009 - Gunton Hall

30 November 2009 - Corton

29 January 2010 - Corton

8 February 2010 - Cricket St Thomas

19 February 2010 - Holme Lacy House

22 February 2010 - Thoresby Hall

8 March 2010 - Cricket St Thomas

16 April 2010 - Cricket St Thomas

26 April 2010 - Thoresby Hall

Visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website to find out more

Save up to 7% on Neilson Holidays

Neilson Beachplus Clubs offer luxurious 4 & 5 Star accommodation including meals, spa & wellbeing facilities, child care options, and numerous activities such as sailing, windsurfing, mountain biking, tennis, fitness classes, and wakeboarding all included in the price.

Save up to 7% with online bookings!
Prices includes flights and resort transfers

- 4/5* accommodation
- Club Board Meals
- Childrens clubs
- Evening childcare
- Sailing & windsurfing tuition
- Waterskiing & wakeboarding
- Tennis tuition
- Equipment use such as mountain bikes, kayaks etc…

Book online and save up to a further 7% off your summer holiday.

Flat out on a windsurfer or lying on a beach. Or anything in between. However you unwind, and at whatever level – whether you’re a salty sea dog or looking for your first taste of the surf, a hardened mountain biker, waterskier or windsurfer or a beginner looking for expert tuition. Whether you want a great time with the kids or for someone to take them off your hands, Neilson have created the perfect holiday for you.

What's included in a Neilson Holiday?
Beautiful unspoilt locations, sunshine, clear warm water, fantastic children’s clubs, adult-only week options, and all of your favourite, and new activities included.

With both our luxury Beachplus resorts and specialist activity Beachclubs in Greece, Turkey, and Egypt, all with our expert teams, resort staff, a range of children’s clubs for 2-14 year olds, meals including local delicacies, and al fresco dining it's no wonder 96% of Neilson’s guests would probably or definitely recommend a Neilson holiday. Take a look at our customer review area for more comments from our guests.

All of these features are included in the cost of a Neilson holiday:

Flights & Transfers
Flights from numerous regional, and London airports.

Accommodation
All of our hotels and resorts are selected primarily for their charm, range of facilities, locations, and suitability for activities.

Meal options
Flexible Beachclub options such as bed & breakfast, or at our Beachplus Club resorts, Club Board which includes daily breakfast & lunch, and four evening meals.

Children’s clubs*
All children aged 4 months to 17 years will find a club to suit them at one of our seven children's clubs.

Evening childcare
Our Beachplus Clubs provide free evening care for 5-12 year olds three nights a week, and twice a week at our Beachclubs.

Sailing & windsurfing tuition
Expert tuition from our passionate, experienced, and friendly team is always included in the price of your Neilson holiday.

Waterskiing & wakeboarding
We include waterskiing and wakeboarding free of charge in all of our Beachplus Clubs--no matter how many goes you have.

Tennis tuition
Perfect your forehand or service game with free tuition from our team of tennis professionals at all Beachplus Clubs.

Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Courses
Depending on your resort, all courses from RYA level 1 through to Performance Sailing and Advanced Windsurfing are included in the price of your holiday.

All of Neilson’s air inclusive package holidays and flights are ATOL protected.

*Hot Shots club available at supplement of £80-150 for one week.
Starfish club available at a supplement of £250 for one week, and £440 for two weeks.

Find out more by visiting the Neilson website

Free Kids' Places On Neilson Holidays

Neilson Beachplus Clubs offer luxurious 4 & 5 Star accommodation including meals, spa & wellbeing facilities, child care options, and numerous activities such as sailing, windsurfing, mountain biking, tennis, fitness classes, and wakeboarding all included in the price.

FREE KIDS' PLACES. Limited availability, secure your kids' place now!
Children just love Neilson holidays. Their range of exciting activities is sure to keep them entertained, while the inclusive kids clubs guarantee the little ones get a break from their parents too!

Neilson now have free kids places at selected Beachplus properties for September departures. Have a look below when your little ones can benefit from going for free. Just be sure to book early as these are on 'first come, first serve' basis.

Portomyrina Palace - Lemnos, Greece

The Portomyrina Palace is on the island of Lemnos (sometimes called Limnos) in the northeast of Greece's Aegean Sea, where fascinating history combines with a stunning landscape.

The Portomyrina Palace is situated along the edge of the long stretch of sandy beach in the bay of Avlonas, the hotel has beautiful views towards Halkidiki's Mount Athos, and is just a twenty minute stroll to Mirina, the charming capital of Lemnos, with its shops, restaurants and imposing Venetian castle.

The hotel is set amongst landscaped grounds with well-tended lawns which lead down to the water's edge. Within the grounds of the hotel are the archaeological remains of the pre-Hellenistic Temple of Artemis, preserved as a unique feature of the hotel.

Club Teos - Teos, Turkey

Situated in a beautiful, tranquil location around the edge of an enclosed bay surrounded by green headland and the clear turquoise seas of the Aegean coastline overlooking the Greek islands of Chios and Samos is Club Teos, the latest addition to our range of Beachplus Clubs.

Club Teos is designed to resemble a typical Turkish village with a number of two storey houses scattered throughout well-established colourful gardens. You enter via an impressive circular reception, originally designed in the style of an old Turkish coaching house to provide water fountains and shaded areas for travellers and their animals. Today this area provides a cool, tranquil retreat and is the location of our brand new wellbeing area and treatment rooms.

The Retreat - Sivota, Greece

Located in a corner of rare natural beauty with tiny coves, green hills and deserted beaches, the aptly named Retreat offers an idyllic haven from hextic modern life.

Around a ten minute walk from the bustling harbour of Sivota, The Retreat clings to the side of a tree-covered coastal hillside. Its various buildings are linked by numerous steps and paths leading down to the shores of the Ionian Sea. A collection of beaches forms the edge of our watersports area and a shallow sand bar makes it possible to wade across to the tiny uninhabited island of Mourtemeno.

Throughout the hotel grounds great attention has been paid to landscaping with an abundance of flowers and trees adding to the natural beauty of the setting.

Find out more by visiting the Neilson website

Special Resort Credit Offer From Neilson

Neilson Beachplus Clubs offer luxurious 4 & 5 Star accommodation including meals, spa & wellbeing facilities, child care options, and numerous activities such as sailing, windsurfing, mountain biking, tennis, fitness classes, and wakeboarding all included in the price.

GBP100 In Resort Credit for spa treatments, excursions, bar refreshments and drinks!
Now, you also get GBP100 bar credit per adult if you travel to one of the Neilson Beachplus resorts below in September. And this doesn't apply to strictly 'bar' menu and can be used against anything that is chargeable to your room, be it spa treatments or excursions.

Receive £100 per adult for September departures to:

Aeolian Village - Lesvos, Greece
Lesvos is in Greece's northern Aegean Sea, overlooking the Turkish coastline. The Aeolian village has been built in typical Aegean style, with extensive grounds that give the hotel a wonderful feeling of space. Situated at one end of a beautiful bay on a long stretch of fine golden sand. The charming village of Skala Eressos is a ten minute walk along the beach with quaint cafes, restaurants and bars built on bamboo-covered decks extending out over the sand on stilts - the perfect place to enjoy some traditional Greek hospitality.

The Anastasia - Halkidki, Greece
The smart whitewashed buildings of the Anastasia are set behind lush, seafront gardens, which are scattered with olive trees and beanbags, providing comfort and shady areas under which to relax.
The fantastic beachfront position means that most rooms and all of the public areas are sea facing. The gardens are all on one level and stretch right down to the edge of the beach and the watersports equipment. Here a small ribbon of sand and pebbles give way to the beautiful clear blue water for which Halkidiki is renowned.

The Anastasia is situated in a region known as 'Greece's secret paradise' on the western coast of the Kassandra peninsula of Halkidiki.

The Seaside - Ortakent, Turkey
The Seaside Hotel enjoys a secluded location on the southern coastline of the Bodrum peninsula, amongst the orange and mandarin groves near Ortakent, one of the oldest settlements in the area.

Just a 15 minute walk from the small seaside village of Ortakent Yahsi and only a 20 minute bus ride from Bodrum town itself; its situation enables you to explore the surrounding area with ease.
The hotel is set in attractive gardens with stunning views over Ortakent Bay and Numan’s Island.

There is a sea view from nearly all of the public areas, so you can sit back, relax and watch the action on the water.

Find out more by visiting the Neilson website

Le Mans 24 Hours with Page & Moy

A whole 24 hours of rigorous, challenging racing, Le Mans is fast, furious and full of action from start to finish. Why not combine one of the most legendary motor racing events in the world with a chance to experience France at its finest. Sample the local wines and see the chateaux of the Loire Valley.

Page & Moy are the motorsports holiday experts. They have been in the business since 1961 so you know you'll be well looked after.

Take a look at the the special Le Mans 24 hours race packages below:

Le Mans 24 hours - Self Drive, 3 nights 4 days from £149

Le Mans 24 hours - Self Drive, 4 nights 5 days from £149

Le Mans 24 hours - Self Drive, 5 nights 6 days from £159

Le Mans 24 hours - Self Drive, 6 nights 7 days from £159

Le Mans 24 hours - Self Drive, 7 nights 8 days from £159

Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for details of any of these holidays

Italian Walking Holidays - Late Availability

Tour specialists, Travelsphere, have just released details of some late availability on walking holidays in Italy. If you want to experience the stunning coastlines, hillsides, mountains & vineyards of this amazing country then take a look at the following holidays.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 for details of any of these holidays

Walking in the Cinque Terre - 7 days from GBP739

Discover the captivating resorts and stunning scenery of wild and beautiful northern Italian Ligurian coast. Our superb walks take you through lemon groves, wooded hillsides and vineyards as you explore the picturesque Cinque Terre, Portofino, Portovenere and the island of Palmaria.

Dates available: 11/05/2009

Walking in Tuscany - 8 days from £754

Our programme of scenic walks will introduce you to this unspoilt region with its enchanting hilltop towns, wine estates and historic architecture.

Dates available: 13/05/2009

Walking in Umbria - 8 days from £779

A lakeside resort and a wonderful programme of included walks and excursions await you on this holiday to Italy’s attractive Umbria region.

Dates available: 17/05/2009

Walking in the Italian Lakes - 8 days from £799

The Italian lakes of Maggiore, Garda and Ledro are among the most beautiful regions in Europe. Set against towering mountain peaks, these sparkling lakes are dotted with charming village resorts, perfectly situated for exploring the truly awe inspiring scenery on this superb two-centre holiday.

Dates available: 20/05/2009 & 27/05/2009

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 for details of any of these holidays

15% off Galapagos Cruises

Explore the Galapagos Islands with 15% off all 2009 cruises! Whether you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime journey or yearning to return to the islands, it is hard to resist an offer like this.

Book by May 15, 2009 and take advantage of 15% off all Voyage Galapagos departures - 6 , 7 and 10 day journeys around the Galapagos Islands. Use your savings to enjoy some extra activities or time in Quito...or give yourself an upgrade and book your spots in our spacious Comfort boat or luxurious Superior Catamaran. We even have some exclusive Family departures available!

Don't spend too much time contemplating this rare offer though, as our boats only carry a small group of passengers, and space will disappear quickly. Book your spots on any of the following departures, or any other 2009 departures for these trips.

Trips must be booked by May 15, 2009 for travel to December 31, 2009. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts and promotions and does not include optional extras such as my own room option.

Voyage Galapagos

10 Days: May 26, 2009 - June 04, 2009

Quito, San Cristóbal, North Seymour, Bartolomé, Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fé, Floreana, Española, San Cristóbal.

Cruise the Galapagos aboard the G.A.P Adventurer IV, complete with all necessary comforts, including outside decks for relaxing, a dining room and a bar. Cabins include WC, shower, hot water and air-conditioning, and all meals are provided. As with all G.A.P Adventures yachts, staff includes a certified naturalist guide, ensuring you are in good hands both onboard and on land.

Original: £1,629.00 - 15% = Sale: £1,384.65

Voyage Galapagos

7 Days: May 07, 2009 - May 13, 2009

Quito, Santa Cruz, Santa Fé, South Plaza, Cerro Dragon, Bartolomé, Rabida, Black Turtle Cove.

Amazing wildlife, both on land and in the sea is the draw of the remote Galapagos Islands, and our motor yachts are the ideal vessels in which to explore them. The G.A.P Adventurer V is a comfortable air-conditioned 100-foot motor yacht built to accommodate 20 passengers with double occupancy in suites and twin double cabins with ocean view, air conditioning and private bath. Our clean and comfortable yacht is a Comfort Class boat, staffed with an exceptional crew including a certified naturalist guide. The spacious outdoor decks are ideal for ocean views and relaxing in the sun.

Original: £1,399.00 - 15% = Sale: £1,189.15

Galapagos Family Adventure

6 Days: July 12, 2009 - July 17, 2009

Quito, San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz.

Experience the Galapagos Islands in the comfort of a small family group! Educational, fun and interesting for travellers of all ages, this is the ultimate family wildlife adventure. Travel onboard one of G.A.P Adventures' 16 person motor yachts in the company of our expert naturalist guide.Original: £1,119.00 - 15% = Sale: £951.15

Galapagos Family Adventure

10 Days: July 12, 2009 - July 21, 2009

Quito, Baltra, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Seymour, San Cristóbal.

Experience the Galapagos Islands in the comfort of a small family group! Educational, fun and interesting for travellers of all ages, our Galapagos Family Adventure is the ultimate family wildlife adventure. Travel onboard one of our 16 person motor yachts in the company of an expert naturalist guide.

Original: £1,799.00 - 15% = Sale: £1,529.15

Voyage Galapagos

7 Days: May 13, 2009 - May 19, 2009

Quito, Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Seymour, San Cristobal, Baltra.

Experience the wonderful wildlife of the Galapagos on our 16 passenger, air-conditioned 75-foot motor vessel, the G.A.P Adventurer II. Cabins have upper and lower berths, private bathrooms and outside views. The crew of 8 includes a naturalist guide certified by the Galapagos National Park. Recently refurbished, this modern, comfortable yacht includes a cozy bar, spacious lounge and dining room.

Original: £1,119.00 - 15% = Sale: £951.15

Voyage Galapagos

7 Days: May 19, 2009 - May 25, 2009

Quito, Santa Cruz, Seymour, Bartolomé, Santa Fé.

Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the G.A.P Adventurer VI, the newest and most comfortable vessel in our fleet in the Galapagos Islands, featuring special amenities such as a hydro-massage 4-person jacuzzi plus spacious outside decks for relaxing, a dining room and a bar. This brand new 16-passenger motor catamaran has 8 air-conditioned double-occupancy cabins with lower berths and private bathrooms with hot water, and all meals are provided while on board. Our staff includes a Level III bilingual naturalist guide certified by the Galapagos National Park Authority, as well as a dedicated Cruise Director ensuring you are in good hands both onboard and on land.

Original: £1,739.00 - 15% = Sale: £1,478.15

10% off all GAP Adventures Voluntours

Book now and get 10% off all GAP Adventures Voluntour Vacations. In honour of Earth Month G.A.P Adventures are offering 10% off their Volunteer vacations! Give back to the people and places you visit on your adventures.
Experience true cultural immersion by working alongside local people to improve basic living conditions through hands-on volunteer projects. Trips are balanced with both volunteer activities and plenty of time to relax and explore the areas. No training or special skills are required, just a desire to help make a difference!

Book by April 30, 2009 and receive 10% off the following next departures, or any other 2009 departures for these trips.

Please note - this offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions and cannot be applied to optional extras such as my own room option.

Project Kenya
14 Days: July 12, 2009 - July 25, 2009
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Limuru, Volunteer Project.
Your great African adventure begins with amazing game viewing in the Masai Mara and spectacular views while travelling through the Great Rift Valley to Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru. Make a difference by spending five days volunteering with children in an orphanage and assisting doctors in a local medical clinic.
Original: £1,059.00 - 10% = Sale: £953.10

Project Peru
8 Days: June 14, 2009 - June 21, 2009
Lima, Cajamarca, Cadmalca Community, volunteer project
Make a difference! Experience real life in the Peruvian Andes by participating on this specially designed, independent volunteer tour. Work alongside a local host family to permanently improve their health and standard of living. No experience necessary.
Original: £479.00 - 10% = Sale: £431.10

Project Machu Picchu
13 Days: May 03, 2009 - May 15, 2009
Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu. Experience what life is really like in the Peruvian Andes. Spend half of your trip making a difference by assisting at a home for street children. Play games, teach English, help with cooking and participate in jewelry making or leather working workshops. Learn about rural life while volunteering in a rural community home to Inca Trail porters and our women's wearing project.
Original: £829.00 - 10% = Sale: £746.10

Project Costa Rica
15 Days: July 19, 2009 - August 02, 2009
San José, Volunteer Project, Monteverde Cloud Forest, La Fortuna. Spend 5 days volunteering on a Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Volunteer activities include night patrols along the beach, data collection, beach clean-ups, maintenance, monitoring of the turtle and if the timing is right, counting baby turtles and releasing them.
Original: £419.00 - 10% = Sale: £377.10

Project Zambia & Safari
16 Days: August 08, 2009 - August 23, 2009
Livingstone, Volunteer Project, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park game viewing and river cruise, Okavango Delta excursion, Palapye, Johannesburg Make a difference while travelling on this adventure, highlighted by a five-day hands-on volunteer project. Round out this great African experience with some amazing game viewing by boat in Chobe National Park, stunning views of Victoria Falls, and a journey into the stunning Okavango Delta wilderness by dugout canoe.
Original: £1,139.00 - 10% = Sale: £1,025.10

Project Tanzania
13 Days: July 14, 2009 - July 26, 2009
White-sand beaches and volunteering in a community on Zanzibar, game viewing in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro CraterGet to know Tanzania’s welcoming people, witness some of Africa’s most spectacular destinations, and make a lasting impact—the best of both worlds. Volunteer on a community project on the spice island of Zanzibar, and then roam from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the plains of the Serengeti.
Original: £1,029.00 - 10% = Sale: £926.10

Project South Africa
14 Days: July 11, 2009 - July 24, 2009
Volunteering with community projects in Cape Town, Hermanus, Caving and Canoeing in Outdshoorn, Knysna, Jeffreys Bay, Addo Elephant National Park, Port Elizabeth Experience the wildlife and beauty of South Africa while giving back a little. Volunteer with community projects near Cape Town, then follow the famously beautiful coastal Garden Route. Hike waterfalls and rainforests, spot whales, hippos and cheetah, and do a game drive to see the “Big 5.”
Original: £949.00 - 10% = Sale: £854.10

Last Minute Ski Holidays from Club Med

It's not too late to get out on the ski slopes this season. Club Med have just released some amazing last minute offers on ski holidays in France & Switzerland. You'll have to move fast though - once they're gone, they're gone!

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

Arcs Extreme, France

7 nights dep. 12 Apr from GBP549pp

Save up to GBP165pp - Excludes transport

Highlights

> Paradiski ski domain skiing, ski-to-the door-skiing

> Special snowsports programme for teenagers

> Ski and snowboard lessons, ski pass included in the package price

L' Alpe d'Huez La Sarenne, France

7 nights dep. 19 Apr from £569pp

Save up to £159pp - Excludes transport

Highlights

> Ski-to-the-door skiing

> Lessons in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and ski passes included in the package price

> ice cave, night-time luge and skating rink included

Chamonix Mont - Blanc, France

4 nights dep. 12 Apr from £299pp

Save up to £121pp - Excludes transport

Highlights

> In the legendary Savoy Hotel

> Cinq Mondes Club Med Spa*, hammam, saunas

> heated outdoor swimming pool,

Méribel Aspen Park, France

7 nights dep. 12 Apr from £789pp

Save up to £282pp - Excludes transport

Highlights

> The 3 Vallées ski domain skiing

> Ski and snowboard lessong, ski pass included

> Club Med Spa*, hammam, sauna

Méribel Antarès, France

7 nights dep. 12 Apr from £899pp

Save up to £328pp - Excludes transport

Highlights

> The 3 Vallées ski domain skiing

> Ski and snowboard lessong, ski pass included

> Club Med Spa*, hammam, sauna

For more information visit the Club Med website

Méribel le Chalet, France

7 nights dep. 12 Apr from £899pp

Save up to £333pp - Includes transport from Manchester

Highlights

> The 3 Vallées ski domain skiing, ski-to-the-door skiing

> Ski and snowboard lessons, ski pass included

> Club Med Spa*, hammam, sauna and indoor swimming pool

La Plagne 2100, France

7 nights dep. 12 Apr from £819pp

Save up to £308pp - Excludes transport

Highlights

> Paradiski ski domain skiing with ski-to-the-door skiing

> Ski and snowboarding lessons, ski pass included

> ice cave, skating rink, bob-rafting included

Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil, Switzerland

7 nights dep. 11 Apr from £589pp

Save up to £204pp - Excludes transport

Highlights

> Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding lessons, ski pass included

> Activities for discovering Haute-Engadine

> indoor swimming pool, Club Med Spa*, hammam and sauna

For more information visit the Club Med website

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