Austrian Ski Holidays from Neilson
Austria is home to picturesque villages, traditional family-run hotels and welcoming hospitality making it a great destination for package skiing holidays.
The stunning Alps mountain range covers most of Austria so it is hardly surprising that so many people opt for a skiing holiday in Austria. It is one of the worlds top ski destinations offering great terrain for all abilities, charming ski villages, warm, welcoming hospitality, breathtaking scenery and hearty and delicious cuisine.
Resorts
For a complete variety of skiing holidays, Austria has it all. Lively resorts such as St Anton, Solden and Saalbach-Hinterglemm are famed for their spirited après ski which starts in slopeside mountain bars early afternoon.
Quieter, family-orientated resorts such as Katschberg, Niederau, Oberau, Rauris and Galtur, are fantastic family ski destinations for unforgettable experiences.
Neilson features a selection of high altitude and glacier resorts in Austria. The Austrian glacier resorts of Kaprun, Mayrhofen and Solden virtually guarantee great snow conditions, plus many more resorts offer high altitude skiing such as Obergurgl, Hochgurgl, St Anton and St Christoph.
Ski Holidays in Austria - Highlights
• Choose from over a dozen original Austrian mountain village locations
• Authentic Austrian Apres-Ski in the lively and traditional Tirolean fashion
• The delicious mountain cooking and celebrated Konditorei cakes
• Many family-run and friendly accommodation options to suit families with young children
• Private limousine transfers direct to your accommodation
• Excellent skiing tuition from beginner to expert
• Skiing for beginners - Look out for the Neilson Learn to Turn for adult beginners
• Facilities for children - Look out for the our best familiy resorts
Find out more - Visit the Neilson Website
Ski Holidays in Andorra from Neilson
Andorra has a reputation for outstanding ski schools, the latest lift systems and varied ski areas at a reasonable price, a recipe for great skiing holidays, particularly for beginners and families.
Andorra used to be thought of as the cheap and cheerful option with mainly budget accommodation options and great value apres ski. Thanks to huge investment over the past few years, the snowboarding and ski resorts in Andorra have changed significantly and they offer a whole lot more.
Neilson offers five great resorts in Andorra, namely Arinsal in the Vallnord ski area, and Soldeu, El Tarter & Pas de la Casa, part of the Grandvalira ski area. Each ski area boasts a wide range of confidence boosting beginner and intermediate level runs and some off-piste opportunities for more advanced skiers in some areas.
WINTER 2010/11 - SPECIAL OFFERS
- Pre-book 1 adult lift pass and receive free child lift passes for 6-11yrs - valid all season, all areas.
- Pre-book adult ski or board school and enrol your child in non-ski kindergarten for the duration of your lessons for €35 (Soldeu & El Tarter only). Childcare must be booked & paid for locally - valid all season
Ski Holidays in Andorra - Highlights
• World class instructor-led skiing tuition from beginner to expert make Andorra a Neilson recommended destination for learning how to ski & snowboard and improving techniques
• Skiing for beginners - Look out for our recommended Neilson 'Learn to Turn' resorts for beginner skiers and snowboarders - Arinsal, Soldeu & Pas de la Casa
• A choice of accommodation to suit all budgets
• Accommodation and resort facilities are varied to cater for families and groups
• Exciting investments in new ski areas and lift systems
• BRAND NEW W10/11 properties in Arinsal, Soldeu & El Tarter
• Great accommodation and resort facilities for families with children - Arinsal
• Great après ski
• Good value tax-free shopping
• Huge spa centre in Andorra La Vella
• Linked skiing ranges covering 192km of pistes
Find out more - Visit the Neilson Website
Here's a truely unique once in a lifetime holiday experience... reindeer and husky sledding in northern Norway. Available between February and April 2011.
Nothing quite compares to the experience of travelling on a sled pulled by a reindeer or a team of huskies through magical snow-covered scenery. Northern Norway, and in particular the city of tromso, has some of the most dramatic scenery and wildlife in the world, all of which are waiting to be explored on this magical holiday.
Surrounded by beautiful, clear blue fjords and majestic mountains, the lively city of tromsø is known as the ‘gateway to the Arctic’. It’s the perfect base for your explorations of the region, surrounded by beautiful fjords and stunning wilderness.
This is the perfect winter wonderland holiday, with the added advantage that your tour guide will introduce you to the sami culture and way of life. Overnight Tromsø.
Delve into the culture of the Sami people on a full day at Camp Tamok. have a go at reindeer sledding, an integral part of sami culture, as you’ll be master of your own reindeer sled for a fantastic drive in pairs through the beautiful surroundings of the park. then take the opportunity have a go at throwing a lasso – an essential skill for sami reindeer herders.
As the sun starts to set over tromsø, you will drive out of the city to the Tromsø Wilderness Camp where you will put on a cold weather suit and boots (provided by the camp), ready for your husky sledding adventure. Nothing else in the world can compare to the feeling of being sat in a sledge covered with reindeer skins to keep warm, hearing nothing but the sound of the huskies running and the sledge carving across the snow-covered ground.
For more information telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
The Flowers of Holland and Springtime Belgium - 4 days with Leger Holidays.
A spring-time extravaganza to see the delights of Holland and Belgium in April.
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onwards to Antwerp or Mechelen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 Antwerp and Brussels (optional). Widely known for its diamonds, Antwerp has so much more with its charming narrow streets, large squares and café culture. We visit a diamond workshop and museum before heading for Brussels, seeing the Grand Place and the cheeky Manekin Pis Statue. For a fascinating insight into Brussels, our optional orientation tour will show you the best sights. B
Day 3 Keukenhof Park (included). Full day visit to Keukenhof Park to see the impressive blooms. Famed for its breathtaking horticultural displays every year, Keukenhof blooms form a sea of springtime flowers, The exuberant colours of spring, blend beautifully in a landscape of established trees, flowering shrubs, a huge variety of perennials, water gardens, fountains and a large lake. B
Day 4 To Calais and then home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Tour Includes
- Free local joining points
- Travel by Executive coach
- 3 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast
- 1 included excursion
- Keukenhof Park
Date - April 2011. From £199
For more information telephone Leger Holidays on 0844 686 2467
Costa Rica is a little bit of paradise in Central America. With stunning beaches, lush rainforests and majestic volcanoes this tiny country will leave you breathless. The Adventure Company can help you see the very best of what Costa Rica can offer...
Tropical Adventure - 9 days
Go deep into the rainforest and cloud forest, witness the power of the earth at Arenal Volcano and be dazzled by beautiful Pacific. Sweeping beaches on the Pacific coast, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Skywalk through the forest, Rincon de la Vieja or Central Valley.
Book before 30 Oct get £50 off - From £1,579 per person, Flight inclusive
Costa Rican Adventure - 16 days
Discover amazing wildlife, rainforest, volcanoes and tropical beaches. Rainforest & volcanoes, National parks & rafting, Rich & prolific bird life.
Book before 30 Oct get £50 off - From £2,089 per person, Flight inclusive
Plus take a look at this brand new trip:
Plantation to Pacific - 11 days
Volcanoes, rainforest, superb beaches, waterfalls and fast flowing rivers – Costa Rica is a dream come true for nature lovers. Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio, Volcanoes & Jungle, Plantation stay.
From £2,329 per person, Flight inclusive
Find out more - Telephone the Adventure Company on 0845 609 0837
