Friday 27 November 2009

Huge Savings on Neilson Ski Holidays

    

Neilson Ski Holiday Special Offer.
Save up to GBP600 per couple this Christmas and New Year.
Offer ends Tuesday 1st December at midnight.

LATEST CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS
Departing: 19 Dec LGW
Country: Austria
Resort: Kitzbuhel
Accommodation: Hotel Tyrol (HB)
From: GBP399pp
Saving: GBP290pp

Departing: 19 Dec BHX/MAN
Country: France
Resort: Les Deux Alpes
Accommodation: Hotel Aalborg (HB)
From: £379pp
Saving: £390pp

Departing: 19 Dec MAN
Country: Romania
Resort: Poiana Brasov
Accommodation: Hotel Poiana (AI)
From: £379pp
Saving: £305pp

Departing: 20 Dec LHR
Country: Sweden
Resort: Vemdalen
Accommodation: Chalet Anders (CC)
From: £499pp
Saving: £250pp

Departing: 20 DecBHX 
Country: Italy
Resort: Sauze d'Oulx
Accommodation: Hotel La Torre (HB)
From: £395pp
Saving: £350pp

Departing: 26 Dec BRS
Country: Austria
Resort: Maria Alm
Accommodation: Maria Alm Guest Houses
From: £399pp
Saving: £221pp

Departing: 26 Dec LGW
Country: Austria
Resort: Niederau
Accommodation: Hotel Austria
From: £470pp
Saving: £389pp

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Board Key:
AI - All inclusive

BB - Bed and Breakfast

CC - Catered Chalet

FB - Full Board

HB - Half Board

SC - Self Catering


Terms & Conditions:
*Neilson holds the right to withdraw these offers at anytime, and all offers are subject to availability.
Prices are per person.
Offers can not be combined with any other discount, and are for new bookings only.

All offers are based on maximum occupancy of a room, or apartment and include all fuel, atol, and late booking charges.

Accommodation, meal and regional flight supplements may apply.

2010 US Masters Tournament Holiday



For US Masters holidays, US Masters tickets and US Masters hospitality packages, Your Golf Travel.com offers a variety of options to ensure that your US Masters experience is unforgettable.

The Masters Tournament, commonly referred to as The Masters or The US Masters, is one of four major championships in men's professional golf and is the first to occur every year. The final round of the Masters each year is scheduled for the second Sunday in April. Unlike the other major championships, the Masters is held at the same location every year - Augusta National Golf Club, a private golf club estate in Augusta, Georgia, USA.

Following Trevor Immelman’s victory in the 2008 US Masters, Angel Cabrera’s play-off victory in the US Masters 2009 edition came as a great shock, despite being a stalwart of the European Tour and a US Open to his name Cabrera’s combination of superb driving and a cultured short game ensured he was victorious against Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell and won his first Green Jacket.

The US Masters 2010 looks set to become one of the best events in recent years with the likes of Rory McIIroy and Lee Westwood set to do battle against Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in their attempt to become the first European winner since Jose Maria Olazabal in 1999.

The US Masters 2010 event will take place in April with the opening days practice starting on Monday 5th April 2010, the final putts will be holed on Sunday 11th April 2010 where we’ll hopefully be enjoying another fantastic final back nine at Augusta National.

The Masters was started by Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones, who designed Augusta National with legendary course architect Alister MacKenzie, but at first one of the world's most famous and beautiful golf courses was nothing more than 365 acres of simple farming land. Due to the foresight of Bob Jones and Clifford Roberts, Fruitlands Nurseries purchased the land for $70,000 in 1931 and it is now home to the revered Augusta National Golf Course.

After the course was completed, its creators came up with the idea of organizing an annual tournament drawing all the best players from across the world. For the first five years of the tournament, it was called the Augusta National International Tournament but in 1939, its name changed to The Masters.

In line with the other majors, winning the Masters gives a golfer several privileges which make his career more secure. Masters champions are automatically invited to play in the other three majors (the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship) for the next five years, and earn a lifetime invitation to the Masters. They also receive membership on the PGA Tour for the following five seasons and invitations to The Players Championship for five years. In 2006 the prize fund was US$7 million.

European players collected eleven victories in twenty years in the 1980s and 1990s, by far the strongest streak they have had in any of the three majors played in the United States since the early days of the U.S Open. Jack Nicklaus became the oldest player to win the Masters in 1986 when he won for the sixth time at age 46. In 1997, headlines were made around the world when Tiger Woods won the Masters by twelve shots at age twenty-one. Jose Maria Olazabal was the last European to win the Masters in 1999.

Like many other courses, Augusta National's championship set-up has been lengthened in recent years. In 1998, it measured approximately 6,925 yards from the Masters tees but in 2006 it was almost 500 yards longer at 7,445 yards. As well as the course being extended, the teeing positions have been altered. Some experts predict that Augusta may now play as many as three shots more following the changes, which would be approved by Jones and Roberts, whose vision was to challenge the best players in the game of golf.

US MASTERS
5 - 11 April, 2010, Augusta National, Georgia.

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2010 Ryder Cup Tournament Holiday


Every two years the leading players from Europe and the United States entertain thousands of spectators on the course and thousands more on television across the world as they do battle for the ultimate prize in golf, the Ryder Cup.

The Ryder Cup epitomises the greatest traditions of international sporting competition as one of the last great sporting events founded on prestige rather than prize money.

The 2010 Ryder Cup will be staged at Wales’ finest golf resort, The Celtic Manor. Enormous investment has transformed the complex into one of the most comprehensive in Europe, with the focus on the monumental Twenty Ten Course.

The Twenty Ten Course is the first golf course to be specifically designed to host the Ryder Cup, and should set the stage perfectly for the titans of Europe and America to put on an extraordinary show. As part of the overhaul of the resort, Celtic Manor now boasts a state-of-the-art £10 million clubhouse, while the complex is also home to an internationally renowned 5* hotel.

In 2008 USA won the Ryder Cup at Valhalla for the first time since 1999, ending a run of three successive victories for Europe. Jim Furyk secured the winning point, defeating Miguel Angel JimĂ©nez on the 17th green to take the US total to an insurmountable 14½ points, with the match eventually ending 16½ points to 11½.

For the ultimate Ryder Cup experience, Your Golf Travel.com can grant you access to a number of hospitality packages available. Official Ryder Cup Packages ensure that you will experience the action in the utmost comfort, with tailor-made packages to suit every demand.

RYDER CUP
1 - 3 October, 2010, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales.

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Cheltenham Festival Horse Racing Break with Warner Leisure


The Cheltenham Festival is without question the best national hunt meeting of the calendar. The roar of the crowd as the tapes rise for the first race on Tuesday each year tells you everything you need to know. 12 months of waiting is over and The Festival is here again.

Over the course of the week around 230,000 people will witness the unique experience that is The Festival at Cheltenham.  Across the nation, well over £500 million will be wagered on the outcome of the 25 races.

Attend the Festival with us and you can choose to attend either one or three days of the racing and - included in the supplement - is a copy of Racing Post, champagne toast and the expert guidance of none other than racing hero Bob Champion. He will be the tipster who will meet you on the first morning (Tuesday 16 March) and run through the racecard for all three days.

So what is on the sporting calendar?  The feature race on Tuesday is The Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle, the most sought after prize anywhere for hurdlers over two miles. On Wednesday the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase takes centre stage.

Thursday is Ladies Day, as well as the long distance hurdlers contest The Ladbrokes World Hurdle. Only the brave and the strong prevail in this thrilling three-miler.

A pulsating day (or three!) at the races and, above all, you'll enjoy door to door transport, with no parking or traffic problems.

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Also available from Warner Leisure - Click Here for more information:
  • Horse Racing - Doncaster Races
  • Horse Racing - Fontwell Races
  • Horse Racing - Glorious Goodwood
  • Horse Racing - Grand National - Lord Sefton Lower Seats
  • Horse Racing - Grand National - West Tip Seated
  • Horse Racing - Grand National Queen Mother Stand
  • Horse Racing - Grand National Tattersall enclosure
  • Horse Racing - Great Yarmouth
  • Horse Racing - Hennessy Gold Cup
  • Horse Racing - Ladies Day at Chester
  • Horse Racing - Newbury Races (2 days)
  • Horse Racing - Newbury Races Day trip
  • Horse Racing - Newmarket Races
  • Horse Racing - Newmarket Races - The Guineas
  • Horse Racing - Royal Ascot
  • Horse Racing - Royal Ascot Ladies Day
  • Horse Racing - York 51st John Smith's Cup
  • Horse Racing - York Dante Stakes
  • Horse Racing - York Ebor Festival
  • Horse Racing - York Macmillan Charity Day
  • Horse Racing - York Sprint Trophy

Friday 20 November 2009

New Year Walking Holiday in Andalucia


SPECIAL OFFER - GBP100 off New Year Walking Holiday in Sunny Andalucia, Spain.

Walk Andalucia currently have two rooms remaining for their New Year House Party for the 31st Dec to the 4th Jan.

Book now and receive a GBP100 reducation and NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT!

Walk Andalucia is a UK company based in Torrox Pueblo, an historic Moorish village in Spain just four kilometres from the coast. Their guests stay in traditional village houses, which have been both sympathetically restored and furnished with all modern conveniences.

The townspeople boast that they enjoy - the best climate in Europe, and they could be right!
Walk Andalucia believe passionately in responsible tourism and they do everything they can to minimise the impact of their activities on their local environment.

"New Year's Eve food was great, as was the evening at Dave & Gill's.  We enjoyed most escaping to warmer climes!  Great walking and lovely people in our group."
Janet Hilliker, New Year 2009

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 Web: http://www.walk-andalucia.com/

Email: enquiries@walk-andalucia.com
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8385 2024

Golf Swing Clinics



Perfect your golf swing with a Swing Build Golf Clinic at a Warner Leisure Hotel.

For those hooked on the Royal and Ancient game there's no better way to really up your game, whether you're a high handicapper or a beginner looking to build your game.

The programme designed by top coach David Blair and delivered by his team of professionals, has been developed over thousands of hours on the practice range, coupled with minute technical research of golf's greatest players to develop an easy to understand swing that you can always rely on.

Swing Build Golf Clinic - Stage 1
Our stage 1 clinic is the start of your journey towards the swing you are capable of! (suitable for beginner through to low handicappers). Forget the "faults and fixes" approach used by most professional golf coaches - we will not attempt to fix your errors, but instead will work with you to help you to build a swing, introducing the Swing Build philosophy.

In this clinic we will teach you how to produce club head speed with effortless power. This stage builds with 2 hours intensive Swing Build instruction to the half swing, and in most cases this is more powerful and accurate than the students original full swing.

You will receive a short DVD of your swing to take away with you, with footage of both before and after instruction.

Swing Build Golf Clinic - Stage 2
Our stage 2 clinic is the second step on your journey to your new swing and suitable for anyone who has previously completed a Swing Build Stage 1 clinic.

In this clinic we take you from the half swing through to the full swing and introduce a little rhythm, timing and tempo. With the new exercises introduced and with a little hard work you will be amazed with the results.

You will receive a short DVD of your swing to take away with you, with footage of both before and after instruction. All clinics involve over 2 hours intensive Swing Build instruction.

Suitable for anyone who has previously completed a Swing Build Stage 1 clinic.

Swing Build Golf Clinic - Stage 3
The final step of a 3 part journey to your new swing!

Our stage 3 clinic is where we help you find golf's "Holy Grail" i.e effortless power and pure swing all done with subconscious competence. This means that the golfer can generate tremendous club head speed and accuracy by using the correct swing fundamentals and technique. Just the same as the top golfers in the world!

You will receive a short DVD of your swing to take away with you, with footage of both before and after instruction. All clinics involve over 2 hours intensive Swing Build instruction.

Suitable for anyone who has previously completed Swing Build Stage 1 and 2 clinics.

Find Out More
Swing Build Golf Clinic - Stage 1
Swing Build Golf Clinic - Stage 2
Swing Build Golf Clinic - Stage 3

Club Med Early Booking Offer



Book a summer 2010 Club Med holiday today and save up to GBP750 on a family of four.

Booking early is key to get your first choice of destination, travel dates, accommodation and childcare.

Book before 9th January 2010 for travel dates between 1st May 2010 and 24th October 2010 and you could save up to GBP250 per adult and GBP150 per child.

Book the perfect getaway with your family for an unforgettable summer and save up to GBP750

Visit the Club Med Website for more information

SUMMER 2010 EARLY BOOKING BONUS

CLOSE TO HOME RESORTS
Adults - Save £200
Children - Save £100
Beldi, Da Balaia, El Gouna-Red Sea, Gregolimano, Hammamet, Kamarina Hotel, Kamarina, Kemer, Marrakech La Medina, Marrakech La Palmeraie, Napitia, Palmiye Hotel and Palmiye

FURTHER AFIELD RESORTS
Adults - Save £250
Children - Save £125
La Plantation d'Albion Club Med, Bali, Cancún Yucatán, Cherating Beach, Columbus Isle, Kani, La Pointe aux Canonniers, Punta Cana, Phuket, Bintan Island and Sandpiper

Discover premium all inclusive holidays by Club Med :
  • A choice of 80 unique locations and 25 destinations around the world
  • A choice of 3 categories of Resorts: 3-, 4- and 5-Trident
  • Return flights with a choice of airlines, cabin classes and flight schedules*
  • Meet & Greet, transfers**, taxes & tips
  • Choice of room comfort : Club, Deluxe, Suites according to Resorts*
  • Breakfast room service in Suites, and in all categories of rooms in 5 Tridents Resorts
  • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, snacks and dinner
  • Choice of restaurants offering refined and generous buffets or waiter service***
  • Open Bar drinks & snacks served throughout the day and evening with a large choice of premium brands
  • Club Med Baby Welcome ®: nursery equipment, special catering, bottle-heater***
  • Free stay for children under 4 years***#
  • Child supervision from 4 to 10 years with specialised and multicultural G.Os®***
  • Juniors’ Club Med from 11 to 17 years***
  • Choose from 10 to 15 sport or wellness activities: waterskiing, sailing, fitness, trapeze, skiing…***
  • Snow: ski pass and group lessons in partnership with ESF in France
  • Free access to Turkish Bath and Sauna at 4 & 5 Trident Resorts##
  • Concierge, replenished mini-bar, beach & pool bar service, champagne served by the glass in the evening at all 5-Trident Resorts
  • A choice of relaxed and festive atmospheres with concerts and shows
* At extra cost
** Transfers included only if you purchase a Club Med Package including transport
*** Depending on the Resort
# Depending on the dates
## Except for the Turkish Bath (Bali, Trancoso, Phuket, Cervinia) & Sauna (Bali, Trancoso, Cervinia)

Visit the Club Med Website for more information

Thursday 19 November 2009

Cologne Christmas Markets Short Break



Combine a visit to the scenic Rhine Valley with a Christmas markets experience to remember in the cathedral-city of Cologne.  With a selection of six markets to explore you'll be sure to find some really special Christmas presents for your loved ones this year.

Travel by Executive Coach with Leger Holidays on this Four Star package to Cologne and the Rhine Valley. 

Four days from GBP279.  Includes three nights accommodation with continental breakfast.


4 Day Break Itinerary

Day 1 – Local departure then onward to Cologne for a three-night stay.


Day 2 – Cologne (included). There’s a choice of six markets to explore, starting at the cathedral, where brightly decorated booths await, and moving on to the old market in front of the town hall. The new market square and Rudolfplatz are appealing, and you may also like to dine in style in one of the many restaurants, sampling the local Kölsch beer.


Day 3 – Rhine and Moselle Valleys (included), Rhine Cruise (optional), Winetasting (optional). A full day to explore the picturesque Rhine and Moselle Valleys, with an optional Rhine cruise and Moselle winetasting. There’s a late afternoon visit to Koblenz, with time to visit the Christmas market. B


Day 4 – To Calais then return home. B


Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Tour Includes
- Travel by Executive Coach
- Free Local Joining Points
- 3 nights accommodation with continental breakfast

Tour Dates
4-Day Tour - Executive Coach
Tour Ref: 4MGS
Dec 4 2009 - £279
Nov 26 2010 - £289

4-Day Tour - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 4MGSV
Dec 11 2009 - £319
Dec 22 2010 - £329

Notes
Prices are per person, based on two sharing.

Extras:
• optional excursions;
• single room supplement £69;
• travel insurance from £29.95

Visit the Leger Holidays Website for more information

Wildlife Photography Short Break


Enjoy a wildlife photography short break at Cricket St Thomas with Warner Leisure Hotels.

If you have bought yourself a digital camera that you wish you could operate to its full potential and really make the most of its technical ability, then this break is for you.

Not only will you learn the basics of using a digital camera; you will then have the opportunity to apply your new-found expertise by capturing some wonderful wildlife scenes with the help of our expert.

During 3 sessions, an experienced local photographer will take you through the basics of using a digital camera and then take you out around the hotel's magnificent grounds where you can practise what you have learnt.

If ever there was a place to inspire you to take wonderful images it's at Cricket St Thomas. First of all there's the opportunity to roam the vast gardens designed by Capability Brown. Did you know that the second Lord Bridgeport spent £250,000 laying out the grounds and gardens? Now 200 hundred years later, you can enjoy the results of his investment!

There are flowers, shrubs and vistas aplenty to photograph here.

All you have to do is bring along your own cameras, batteries and chargers. You will go away with knowledge, confidence and tips to enable you to get the very best results - having had a brilliant break getting close up and personal with nature.

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Dates
15 March 2010
12 April 2010
28 June 2010
27 September 2010
25 October 2010

Cricket St. Thomas Hotel
Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset. TA20 4DD
Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton spent many happy days in the countryside that is the setting for Cricket St.Thomas. Today, you can spend time in it's beautiful grounds that were based on designs by Capability Brown. This lovely manor is also home to over 600 rare and endangered animals in our Wildlife Park; offering you a unique chance to enjoy our Lemur Wood and Big Cats.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Property in BBC ‘To the Manor Born'
• Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park
• DeclĂ©or Gold Salon
• Capability Brown Grounds
• Lively dining experience

ACTIVITIES
• Archery
• Fencing
• Tennis
• Air Rifle Shooting
• Outdoor Bowls Green

RESTAURANT AND BARS
• The Pavilion Cabaret Room
• Tree Tops Restaurant
• The Balcony Bar
• The Leisure Bar

HEALTH FACILITIES
• Heated indoor pool
• Sauna and steam room
• Solarium
• Tropicarium
• Fitness studio
• DeclĂ©or Health and Beauty Treatments [for a small supplement]

SOMERSET ATTRACTIONS
• Forde Abbey and Gardens
• Lyme Regis
• Heritage Beach and Clifftop Walks

Visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website for more information

Monday 16 November 2009

Huge Savings on Club Med Ski Holidays


Save up to GBP75pp on Club Med Ski Holidays. 

Unbeatable all-inclusive deals including favourite resorts such as Meribel and Chamonix.

Hassle-free all-inclusive ski holidays from only GBP982pp.  Save up to GBP75 per adult and GBP35 per child on a number of destinations in France. 

Saving valid on 7 night packages for selected departure dates from November 2009 to April 2010.

Visit the Club Med Website for more information

Offer available at the following Resorts

Chamonix Mont - Blanc, FRANCE
7 night packages including flights from London
17 Jan: was £1091, now from £1016*!
Save up to £75 per adult and £35 per child*

MĂ©ribel Aspen Park, FRANCE
7 night packages including flights from London
10 Jan: was £1368, now from £1293*!
Save up to £75 per adult and £35 per child*

Méribel Antarès, FRANCE
7 night packages including flights from London
11 Apr: was £1553, now from £1478*!
Save up to £75 per adult and £35 per child*

MĂ©ribel le Chalet, FRANCE
7 night packages including flights from London
11 Apr: was £1553, now from £1478*!
Save up to £75 per adult and £35 per child*

Peisey-Vallandry, FRANCE
7 night packages including flights from London
14 Mar: was £1309, now from £1234*!
Save up to £75 per adult and £35 per child*

Val d'Isère, FRANCE
7 night packages including flights from London
31 Jan: was £1213, now from £1138*!
Save up to £75 per adult and £35 per child*

Visit the Club Med Website for more information

Club Med Ski Holiday Special Offer - Val Thorens, France


Online Exclusive Offer for a Club Med ski holiday in Val Thorens, France.

Situated at the top of a rocky cirque among snow-capped peaks, Val Thorens offers its guests the most majestic panoramic views of the Alps. This adults-only Resort has a lively atmosphere and provides an original combination of sport-filled days and fun-packed evenings.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE OFFER
7 nights dep. 29 November from GBP499pp. Save up to GBP144pp. Excluding transport
4 nights dep. 29 November from GBP329pp. Save up to GBP92pp. Excluding transport

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RESORT
● A unique panorama over the Alps, the ski resort and the valley
● Ski from the door over 600 kms (372 miles) of ski slopes in the Trois VallĂ©es domain
● Adults-only Resort with a warm, party atmosphere
● Relax on the terrace, enjoy fitness sessions and the nightclub

The Resort
Situated at the top of a rocky cirque among snow-capped peaks, Val Thorens offers its guests the most majestic panoramic views of the Alps.

At the foot of the slopes, the Resort is the perfect base for enjoying some leisurely snow sports and exploring the Trois Vallées. This adults-only Resort has a lively atmosphere and provides an original combination of sport-filled days and fun-packed evenings.

Between fitness facilities and crĂŞperies, pleasure seekers can gear up to party the night away.

Altitude: 2300 metres (7,545 ft).

Sports & Activities
This Club Med Resort will fulfil everyone's holiday desires. Children and adults alike can pick and mix activities to create the perfect combination between sports, relaxation, partying, fitness and discovery.

Trois Vallées ski domain
Bride-les-Bains, Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires, MĂ©ribel, Orel, Saint Martin de Belleville, Val Thorens.
- Altitude between 3,200m and 1,300m.
- 180 ski lifts
- 2,000 snow cannons
- snowpark
- 600 km of ski runs: 35 black ; 110 red ; 104 blue ; 68 green
- 120 km of cross-country ski trails

At the beginning and end of the season, (approximately from 30 November to 19 December 2008 and from 18 April to 2 May 2009) you'll ski on the Domaine de Val Thorens, as the link to Domaine des Trois-Vallées will be closed at these dates.

Alpine skiing
- Included in your package
- At the foot of the slopes, ski from the door
- All the sensations of the ski slopes, at your own pace
- Professional ski instructors who know the ski domain by heart will guide you down the slopes best suited to your skills, to ensure you progress safely and surely in the best possible conditions.

• A test on the first morning's skiing will establish each skier's level and ensure he or she is put in the right class

• Ski lift pass included
NB: if you wish to ski on your day of arrival, you can purchase a one-day pass, on site.

• Top quality equipment and the Ski Service®*to ensure your satisfaction

•Organisation of tuition:
> Proposed from age 18, our group lessons last the whole day, for a period of 5 days
> Small groups of around 12 people
> To guarantee beginners' progress, they are expected to start lessons the day after arrival at the Resort.
> If you book a weekend stay (Friday evening to Sunday) or a long weekend (Thursday evening to Sunday), you can ski at your own pace, there are no skiing lessons scheduled.

For one-week stays, lessons begin the day after main arrival day.

Access conditions:
Resort for adults from age 18 - This is an Adults-only Resort

What's included in your holiday

Accommodation
Accommodation according to the level of comfort you choose.

Sports
Ski pass and skiing/snowboarding lessons
Free practice : Weights room
Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply)
Alpine skiing, Club Med fitness, Snowboard

Leisure activities
Club Med® evening entertainment, Nightclub, Terrace.

Bars and restaurants
Full board throughout the stay including wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Open bar and snacks at specific times during the day and night.

Transport package
If you have chosen a package with transport, it includes the return flights and transfers to and from the Resort.

Visit the Club Med website for more information

Club Med Special Offer - Ski Holiday in Tignes Val Claret


Online Exclusive Offer for a Club Med ski holiday in Tignes Val Claret, France.  At an altitude of 2,100 m, this Resort offers ski lovers one of the most beautiful domains in the world, the Espace Killy.

Special Offers
Five nights departing 29 November from GBP493pp. Save up to GBP164pp. Excluding transport.
Four nights departing 29 November from GBP409pp.  Save up to GBP84pp. Excluding transport

Visit the Club Med Website for more information


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RESORT
● Renovation: contemporary decor, cosy rooms, attractive new design for the communal areas


● Ski from the door for the Espace Killy, one of the finest skiing domains


● Club Med Champions Academy® and Special Teenagers' Ski Programme


● Relax at the Club Med Spa*, Turkish bath and sauna

The Resort
At an altitude of 2,100 m (6,888 ft), the Resort offers ski lovers one of the most beautiful domains in the world: the Espace Killy.

Recently refurbished by François Champsaur, the Resort offers a total experience of well-being: contemporary decor, warm, welcoming rooms and delightful communal areas combine to create a new way of experiencing the mountains.

This new angle on winter sports is sure to satisfy skiing addicts, who glide down the slopes from Tignes to Val d'Isère and show off their skills in the snowparks. And after an intense day's skiing, relax in the sauna or Turkish bath or in the Club Med Spa*.

Sports & Activities
In this Club Med Resort, novices and experts can try out exciting new sports and sensations. Under the supervision of qualified instructors, enjoy the highest standards of equipment.

 - Ski Domain: Espace Killy - Tignes and Val d'Isère.
 - Altitude between 3,450m and 1,550m.

 - 96 ski lifts; 331 snow cannons

 - Snowpark

 - 300 km of ski runs: 16 black; 35 red; 64 blue; 22 green

 - At the beginning and/or end of the season, access to Val d'Isère depends on the snow conditions.

The resort has a "hands free" card system to avoid jams on the ski lift (you may be asked to pay a deposit, to ensure you remember to give your card back at the end of your stay).

Alpine skiing
 - Included in your package
 - At the foot of the ski slopes, ski from the door.
 - All the sensations of the ski slopes, at your own pace
 - Professional ski instructors who know the ski domain by heart will guide you down the slopes best suited to your skills, to ensure you progress safely and surely in the best possible conditions.

• A test on the first morning's skiing will establish each skier's level and ensure he or she is put in the right class


• Ski lift pass included
NB: if you wish to ski on your day of arrival, you can purchase a one-day pass, on site.

• Top quality equipment and the Ski Service®*to ensure your satisfaction

• Organisation of tuition
> Our group lessons last the whole day, for a period of 5 days

> Small groups of around 12 people

> To guarantee beginners' progress, they are expected to start lessons the day after arrival at the Resort.


> If you book a weekend stay (Friday evening to Sunday) or a long weekend (Thursday evening to Sunday), you can ski at your own pace, there are no skiing lessons scheduled.

For one-week stays, lessons begin the day after main arrival day.

Access conditions : Family Resort that welcomes children from 2 years old, with children's club facilities from age 4.

This Resort offers the following children's facilities
> Mini Club Med® (from 4 to under 11)
> Juniors' Club Med® (from 11 to under 18)

What's included in your holiday

Accommodation
Accommodation according to the level of comfort you choose.

Childcare and children's club facilities
Our Resort welcomes children of all ages with children's club activities according to age, run by professionals.
• Privileged areas designed just for them
• Skiing or snowboarding lessons by professional instructors.
• The chance to take the official skiing or snowboarding diplomas.
• Dedicated areas, specifically designed for their needs
• Equipment designed with a view to comfort and safety
•The opening hours allow parents to make the most of their day's skiing and evening
• A structure that combines innovation with 40 years of experience, based on the respect of each child's desires and biological clock
• G.O®s with a passion for their job
• As well as snow sports, numerous other activities for all ages: creative activities and games.

Sports
Ski pass and skiing/snowboarding lessons
Free practice : Weights room
Intermediate/advanced : Special teenagers ski programme
Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply)
Alpine skiing, Club Med® Champions Academy, Snowboard, Stretching

Leisure activities
Club Med® evening entertainment, Dance floor, Indoor pool

Bars and restaurants
Full board throughout the stay including wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Open bar and snacks at specific times during the day and night.

Transport package
If you have chosen a package with transport, it includes the return train journey and transfers to the Resort.

Terms & Conditions
*Price is per adult (from 12 years) in a standard Club Room (single occupancy might be available but at an extra cost) unless otherwise stated for the duration specified and at the specified Club Med Resorts only, either on a stay-only basis, excluding flights and transfers, or including flights and transfers (depending on the offer). For stay-only packages, check-in at the Resort on the first day should be made after 3pm.

The price includes: standard twin-share accommodation; breakfast, lunch and dinner; drinks (except Champagne and VSOP alcohol) and snacks during the day; entertainment & personal holiday insurance (on site only for stay-only packages). Membership fees (entrance fee: £8 per adult and annual subscription: £6 per adult) are at extra cost. Places are limited, subject to availability and to the Summer 2009 brochure and "Ready Steady Book" terms and conditions. This offer cannot be backdated nor combined with any other offer/promotion. Offer can only be booked online on www.clubmed.co.uk. Photos are not contractually binding.

Friday 13 November 2009

Strictly Come Dancing Breaks


Have you ever wished you could feel a part of the BBC One series, Strictly Come Dancing?  Well now you can...

Experience the excitement of one of the most popular TV shows in the UK at Warner Leisure Hotels. Learn the dances and bring the TV series to life in an intimate setting. This is a perfect opportunity to really get up close and personal to the glitz and glamour.

Get up close
It’s glitz. It’s glamour. Some of your favourite dancers from Strictly Come Dancing bring the TV series to life in an intimate setting.

Strictly Showcase
Enjoy your favourite Strictly Come Dancing dancers as they perform their show stopping routines in a spectacular and stunning showcase.

Learn the Dances
Throughout your break you will have the chance take part in dance tuition by some of the top professionals from the world of dance. Whether you are taking your first steps, or perfecting those intricate dance moves, this is your chance to experience the moves seen on TV and learn with the world’s very best.

Be part of it!
It’s your chance to compete, judge or simply sit back, relax and enjoy being part of our “live” audience. Our 'Strictly Come Dancing Comes To Warner Competition' is the perfect opportunity to show off your perfected footwork and beautifully placed arms. But are you good enough to impress the judging panel and be awarded the prestigious title?

Discover the Show
Interested in "behind the scenes"? Discover some of the secrets of this unique and glamorous TV show. You may find out about how many sequins are on the dresses or how many hours rehearsal it takes to perfect the routines.

Strictly Come Dancing Breaks

Littlecote House Hotel, Berkshire
26 March, 26 April, 28 May, 26 July

Cricket St Thomas Hotel, Somerset
26 February, 5 April, 18 June, 12 July

Holme Lacy House Hotel, Herefordshire
8 March, 9 April, 31 May, 23 July

Nidd Hall Hotel, Yorkshire
29 March, 30 April, 14 June, 30 July

Thoresby Hall Hotel and Spa, Nottinghamshire
12 March, 19 April, 21 May, 5 July

For full details visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Walking Holiday in Andalucia, Spain


Walking Holiday in Andalucia, Spain.  Eight days from GBP722.

Experience the real Andalucia on three wonderful guided walks. The scenic landscapes are best appreciated on foot and this way you get to see the best of this amazing region.

From the Nerja Caves and Alhambra Palace to wine tasting and traditional music, this promises to be an unforgettable holiday to one of the best kept secrets of southern Spain.

Call Page and Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Highlights
 - Experience sunset over the scenic landscape of the Alpujarras Mountains
 - Enjoy a tasting of delicious local ham, Jamon de Trevelez

Included excursions
- Poqueira Gorge & Villages walk
- Nerja & Salobrena
- Orgiva
- Soportujar to Lanjaron walk
- Granada & the Alhambra Palace
- Lecrin Valley walk

Meal arrangements
7 nights half board including a farewell barbecue on the final evening

Also included
- The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager and an English-speaking walking guide
- Spanish music night and flamenco show

Your Accommodation
Hotel Alcadima (3-star), 7 nights half board.
This charming hotel boasts magnificent views and has a lounge, bar, restaurant, breakfast room, terrace, outdoor swimming pool, small fitness room, sauna and spa bath (at a supplement). All guest rooms have TV, telephone, fridge, safety deposit box and hairdrier.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 UK/Malaga
Fly to Malaga, where you will be met by your Tour Manager and transferred to the hotel in Lanjaron, where we enjoy a welcome drink and stay for seven nights.

DAY 2 Poqueira Gorge & Villages
This is the ideal base from which to explore the delights of the region. Each walk is run by official walking guides who can show you the hidden gems of the area, and you will come away feeling like you’ve really seen and experienced the real, rural Andalucia.

Today we visit the Poqueira Gorge and walk through the mountain villages of Las Alpujarras – Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira. From Capileira we follow the path to the River Poqueira, with breathtaking views across the gorge. In the afternoon we enjoy a tasting of the delicious local ham, Jambon de Trevelez, during a visit to a local producer. At dinner tonight we enjoy a performance of traditional Spanish music.

Moderate walking – approx 3½ hours with some inclines. Distance – 5 miles.

DAY 3 Nerja & Salobrena
The delightful coastal resort of Nerja is perhaps most famous for the Nerja Caves, said to be some of the best in Europe, which boast fascinating ancient wall paintings and artefacts. We include a tour of the caves before visiting the town of Salobrena, which is dominated by a splendid Moorish castle and lush sugar cane plantations.

DAY 4 Orgiva
Spend the morning browsing among the varied stalls of Orgiva’s traditional weekly market. Just off the main street, you’ll also find the beautiful 16thcentury church, or if you fancy a break, there are plenty of welcoming cafes in which to relax. This afternoon we head to Soportujar and then trek through picturesque scenery to Lanjaron, enjoying stunning views of the Guadalfeo River. Tonight we enjoy a traditional Flamenco show at the hotel.

Moderate walking – approx 4 hours. Distance – 6 miles.

DAY 5 Granada & the Alhambra Palace
Today we enjoy a guided walking tour through Granada and visit the famous Alhambra Palace, an exquisite example of Islamic architecture. We have plenty of time to explore this lovely city this afternoon.

DAY 6 Lecrin Valley
Our final scenic walk takes us through the picturesque villages of Acequias, Murchas and Melegis, and we admire the rolling hills and cliffs, citrus groves and olive plantations all around as we go. This area was made famous by the book Driving Over Lemons by ex-Genesis drummer Chris Stewart. In the afternoon we visit a local bodega at Conchar for a wine tasting.

Moderate walking – approx 4 hours. Distance – 6 miles.

DAY 7 Lanjaron
Situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, Lanjaron is well known for its spring water and spas. Today is at leisure to relax at the famous Lanjaron Spa or explore more of the delights of the town such as the castle of the Moors and the Park of Salao. Tonight we enjoy a farewell barbecue.

DAY 8 Malaga/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Call Page and Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

New Orleans Mardi Gras



New Orleans Mardi Gras with Travelsphere.  Eleven days from GBP1402.   Soak up the carnival atmosphere in the music capital of America.

Experience the charm of the South and visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras.  This super holiday takes you to Nashville, Memphis and Vicksburg, then on to New Orleans, where we include tickets to the Mardi Gras parade, so you can enjoy the best of this incredible spectacle.

Telephone Travelsphere now - 0845 358 2368



Highlights Include
- Nashville
- Memphis
- New Orleans
- The incredible Mardi Gras Parade

What's Included
- Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
- Scheduled flights to Nashville, returning from New Orleans
- Transfers between airport and hotel
- All other transportation as detailed
- Nine nights’ room only accommodation
- All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
- All State and local taxes
- All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
- Excursions as follows: Sightseeing tours of Nashville, Memphis and Vicksburg, Visit to Natchez

Accommodation
You will stay in the Radisson Opryland in Nashville, the Holiday Inn Select in Memphis, the Battlefield Inn in Vicksburg and the Hampton Inn & Suites in New Orleans. All bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning and TV.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Nashville
Depart on your scheduled flight to Nashville. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a three night stay.

DAY 2 - Nashville
Nashville is both the capital of Tennessee and the country music capital of the world. We include a full day sightseeing tour visiting Fort Nashborough, the original site of the city’s pioneer settlement, the Parthenon replica, the Country Music Hall of Fame and RCA Studio B.

DAY 3 - Lynchburg
Join an optional excursion to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, in the town of Lynchburg.

DAY 4 - Memphis
Morning departure to Memphis for a two night stay.

DAY 5 - Memphis
Memphis stands proudly on the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi. A full day sightseeing tour is included, featuring the famous Riverfront, Beale Street (birthplace of the blues), Sun Studios and, of course, Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. In the evening you can enjoy a special, optional visit to a Blues Club on Beale Street.

DAY 6 - Vicksburg
Drive to Vicksburg for an overnight stay, with sightseeing included. The town is nearly surrounded by the National Military Park, which is as much part of Vicksburg as the historic streets and houses in the centre.

DAY 7 - Natchez
Drive to the charming port of Natchez, straddling the Mississippi River. A tour of Natchez and an elegant antebellum home will be made before continuing into Louisiana and on to New Orleans. Three nights’ accommodation has been arranged.

DAY 8 - New Orleans
You are free in New Orleans to explore.

DAY 9 - New Orleans
Take your seat to enjoy the fabulous Mardi Gras parade. The highlight of the year, planning for the next event will be well underway! You can’t help but be carried away by the spectacular costumes, loud music and smiling faces of the people in the procession - it’s an experience you’re not likely to forget in a hurry!

DAY 10 - New Orleans/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

DAY 11 - UK
Arrival in the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: VNMM
08/02/201 - £1402

Deposit £150 per person
All prices are based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

Surcharges
The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements
Single Room Supplement £500
Holiday insurance
UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) included
Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of Delta Airlines via Atlanta
Depart London Gatwick 0915 hrs
Return arrival 0655 hrs

Flights are by scheduled services of Delta Airlines via Atlanta
Depart Manchester 1050 hrs
Return arrival 0850 hrs

All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation

Telephone Travelsphere now - 0845 358 2368