Club Med Chamonix Ski Holiday Offer

Club Med Online Exclusive Offer.  Chamonix Mont Blanc, France.

7 nights departing 31 January from GBP459pp.  Save up to GBP133pp excluding transport. 

Ever since two mountaineers first conquered the Giant of the Alps over two centuries ago, this Haute-Savoie resort, a pioneer in the sport of skiing, has preserved its unique atmosphere.

At an altitude of 1,035 metres (nearly 3,400 ft), this Club Med Resort is set in the cosy, welcoming decor of the former Savoy Hotel, renovated by the architect Jacques Garcia.

Babies can be entrusted to the brand-new Baby Club Med®, a charming "cocoon" in pastel shades with snowflake murals, while Mums enjoy a well-deserved moment of luminous serenity at the Cinq Mondes at Club Med Spa.

From the terrace or the outdoor heated swimming pool, the view of Mont Blanc is all yours.

Sports and Activities
Indulge in a selection of activities which will help you pamper yourself and relax. With sports such as those offered at Club Med Fitness, you will recharge your batteries and feel renewed.

Chamski ski domain
 - Lognan, Les Grands Montets, Le Tour, Vallorcine, Brévent, Flégère, Planards and Savoy
 - Altitude between 3,295m and 1,050m
 - 46 ski-lifts; 67 snow cannons; Snowpark. (Grands Montets)
 - 182 km of ski runs: 12 black, 21 red, 31 blue, 16 green.

The resort has a "hands free" ski pass system ensuring greater fluidity for skiers (you may be required to pay a deposit at the Resort in order to ensure that skiers return their pass at the end of their stay).

Alpine skiing - Included in your package
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. Access by bus to the mountain ranges of Chamonix Valley

• 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 up to 24 April.  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

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The Perfect Golfing Short Break

If golfing is your passion, then Warner Leisure Hotels have a real treat in store for you: a weekend break during which they take you to two different golf courses in the locality over 2 days, each of them offering a range of different challenges.

All three are 18 holes and all you have to do is bring along your clubs: Littlecote has some superb courses close at hand .

Warner Leisure Hotels will organise your tee times for each course and your green fees. The last round will be a competition between friends - by this time you should really be 'in the swing' of things! - with prizes for the winners.

Handicapping will allow everyone who takes part, ladies and gentlemen, to compete on equal terms and Littlecote's own golf host Jimmy Scott will mentor those taking part - offering advice to anyone who would like to sharpen up their swing or polish up their putting. To make sure everyone's needs are catered for, the break is restricted to just 12 places.

Guests are asked to bring their own equipment and suitable clothing. This is a superb opportunity for golf addicts to meet new friends and playing partners. And if your partner accompanying you is not quite such an 'addict' as you, they'll be pleased to talk through other activities at Littlecote - such as being pampered with beauty treatments in their health spa - that will keep them occupied while you enjoy a fabulous few days.

24 September 2010
Littlecote House
Hungerford, Berkshire . RG17 0SU

Dreamily beautiful Littlecote House has hosted King Charles II and Elizabeth I. It was here that Henry VIII wooed Jane Seymour. This atmospheric house spans the centuries, with its beautiful Roman Orpheus mosaic and Cromwellian chapel. Explore its ancient rooms, relax in the pool, and enjoy live nightly entertainment.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Charming historic house
• Beautiful grounds
• Exquisite Roman Mosaic
• Medieval Banquets

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Walking Holiday in Galway, Ireland

Discover the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Galway and Connemara in western Ireland on this superb short break with Travelsphere.

Discover lively city life in Galway, and the prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus on Aran Island as well as the flora and fauna of the Connemara National Park.

With three superb guided walks included, this is a great way to explore a stunning part of the world.

What's Included

- Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager

- Return scheduled flights to Knock

- Transfers between airport and hotel

- Services of an air-conditioned executive coach

- Four nights’ half board accommodation

- Three walks with a local guide

- Two picnic lunches

- All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Included walks

- Galway Walk and the Burren

- Inishmore to Dun Aengus

- Connemara National Park

Walking Information

This Tour contains walks up to Grade 1 - Easy

These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Sturdy walking shoes are advisable.

Accommodation

You will stay in the Best Western Flannery’s Hotel in Galway City. Located close to the centre of Galway City, the hotel has a popular restaurant and bar. All rooms have private facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Itinerary

DAY 1: UK/Ireland

Depart on your scheduled flight to Knock. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Galway for a four night stay.

DAY 2: Connemara

This morning we head towards Connemara, journeying along the Black Head Drive, stopping in the villages of Ballygaughan and Kinvarra before returning to Galway. During the afternoon, we enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic old quarter of Galway, visiting the imposing cathedral, built in 1965. Our walk ends in the seaside resort of Salthill, which boasts a long promenade and beaches with fantastic views across to the Burren (approx. 4 hours’ walk).

DAY 3: Inishmore

Today we take the ferry from the port at Rossaveal to Inishmore on Aran Island. From Inishmore, we will walk along the cliffside to Dun Aengus, the impressive prehistoric fort built from stone. As we walk, our guide will draw our attention to points of interest, we will enjoy magnificent views of the spectacular landscape and also stop en route for a picnic (approx. 5 hours’ walk). From Dun Aengus, we return to Rossaveal by coach.

DAY 4: Connemara National Park

Discover another of Connemara’s beautiful faces today as we visit the Connemara National Park. We start at the visitor centre, where we learn about the flora and fauna of the park, as well as the history and heritage of the bog formations in the area. We then take the walk to the top of Diamond Hill, in the company of a knowledgeable local guide, stopping at the top to admire the spectacular views and eat our picnic lunch (approx. 3 hours’ walk). On one evening, you will enjoy a traditional Irish night with music.

DAY 5: Ireland/UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure

holiday ref: GEIW

10/05/2010 - £632

20/09/2010 - £632

Visit the Travelsphere Website or Tel 0845 358 2368

British Grand Prix Special Offers

The spiritual home of British racing, Silverstone has hosted the British Grand Prix every year since 1987. It is one of the fastest and most unpredictable circuits on the racing calendar, and the race this year promises to be a memorable event thanks to the new all-British team of Hamilton and Button at McLaren.

Enjoy a short break in Stratford-upon-Avon, an ideal base from which to enjoy the British Grand Prix weekend and a delightful contrast to the high-octane excitement of the race circuit.

Dates, Prices & Departure
British Grand Prix - Silverstone, 3 nights - 4 days from £279
holiday ref: MEGB3: 09/07/2010

British Grand Prix - Silverstone, 4 nights - 5 days from £369
holiday ref: MEGB4: 08/07/2010

Deposit £175 per person
Race tickets must be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable.

Supplements
- Race Tickets: Race tickets must be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable
 - Pit Lane Suite

Travel Information
Please make your own way to your hotel, Check-in at your hotel is from 2pm on the day you arrive.

Visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Save up to 55% in the Simply Piste Sale

Save up to 50% off ski and snowboard clothes and equipment in the Simply Piste Sale.

For skiwear and ski clothing Simply Piste offers a great selection of snowboard and ski clothing and accessories from ski jackets and ski pants, backpacks and ski bags, goggles and helmets to ski socks and gloves. Simply Piste have wintersports products for all the family including bright and colourful skiwear for your baby or toddler.

Simply Piste Sale
Save 25% on Tsunami mens Sierra Nevada Ski Pants - £169.88
Save 40% on Dare2B Velocity Ski Jacket - £45
Save 41% on Columbia ladies Chaton de Ski Parka - £95.20
Save 55% on Dare2B Vortex Ski Jacket - £49

... and there's loads more offers to tempt you - Visit the Simply Piste Sale

Choose from the leading ski and snowboard brands like Salomon, Oakley, Dakine, Head, Helly Hansen, Columbia, Bolle, Westbeach, Five, Red and Anon. Not only do we have a fantastic range of technical ski products we also offer stylish unique ranges from brands like Chix'n'Gravy, a funky collection of ladies and girls ski and snowboard apparel.

You may be an expert downhill skier or a novice on the nursery slopes, a wannabe pro in the snowboard park or maybe you simply like speeding down a hill on the latest sledge when the snow falls in your hometown, Simply Piste have ski and snowboard products that will suit your style as well as your budget.

If you're currently looking at ski resorts and planning your next ski holiday you could be jetting off to Whistler in Canada, Breckenridge in America or driving to Chamonix or Val d'Isere in the French Alps. We at Simply Piste, the ski and snowboard specialist have an extensive range of luggage including snowboard bags, ski holdalls, wheeled bags and car handiracks large enough to fit in everything you may possibly need to hit the slopes.

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Austrian Winter Wonderland Walking Holiday

Walking Holiday in a Winter Wonderland.  Seven days from GBP489 in Austria with Travelsphere.   By coach from departure points nationwide.

Holiday with Travelsphere in the beautiful AustrianTirol region for a winter holiday to remember. With a super programme of included walks and activities amid spectacular scenery, including a visit to Kitzbuhel and a magical horse-drawn sleigh ride, this great value holiday is a wonderful winter experience.

What's Included
- Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
- Return travel by executive coach
- Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel
- Four nights’ half board accommodation
- Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed
- Welcome drink
- Two walks
- Sleigh/buggy ride
- Two excursions
- Snow-shoe walk
- Dance evening with live music
- Tirolean speciality dinner
- Two drinks with each evening meal, wine, beer or soft drinks

Walking Information
This Tour contains walks up to Grade 1 - Easy.
These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Sturdy walking shoes are advisable.

Accommodation
You will stay in the comfortable family-run Gasthof Ascherwirt, centrally located in the village of Brandenberg. You’ll receive a warm welcome from your hosts who will do all they can to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. The hotel is traditionally furnished in Tirolean style and offers a good standard of accommodation. Amenities include a bar, restaurant, lift, sauna and solarium. All bedrooms have private facilities, radio, TV and most have a balcony.

Itinerary

DAY 1: UK/France
Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue into northern France for an overnight stop on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 2: Brandenberg
Travel through Germany to Austria, arriving at your hotel in Brandenberg in the early evening for a four night stay. This charming village is beautifully situated in the valley of the Brandenberger Ache river, a tributary of the River Inn, which flows through the region’s capital, Innsbruck.

DAYS 3 to 5: Brandenberg
Free to relax and enjoy our included walks and activities:

Guided Torch-Lit Walk - Wrap up warm and take a torch-lit stroll around Brandenberg.

Winter Walk - A half day guided walk through the wonderful winter scenery around Brandenberg.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride - This is a marvellous opportunity to take a memorable winter ride on a horse-drawn sleigh (or buggy if insufficent snow).

Brixen Valley & Kitzbühel - A half day tour through the beautiful Brixen Valley to visit the celebrated winter resort of Kitzbühel. The town sits in the shadow of the Hahnenkamm and the Kitzbüheler Horn, and is one of Austria’s most famous ski venues, hosting races in the annual Alpine Skiing World Cup competition. In the town centre you’ll find cosy cafés and stylish shops.

Rattenberg & Lake Achen - A half day excursion visiting the historic town of Rattenberg, known for its quality glassware, and beautiful Lake Achen.

Snow-Shoe Walk - You can also join our guided snow-shoe walk, taking you through snowy woods.

DAY 6: France
Head back through Germany to northern France for a final overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 7: France/UK
Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: GEABW
28/02/2010 - £489
Deposit £50 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

Tel: 0845 358 2368 or visit the Travelsphere Website

Learn to Play Electric Guitar Short Break

Learn to Play Electric Guitar Short Break at Cricket St Thomas with Warner Leisure Hotels.

No-one who has ever loved the sound of the electric guitar being played by a master - whether it's Hendrix, Clapton or Knopfler making it "sing"- can deny that at least part of them has always wanted to be able to play as well as that.

So: can we teach you to be the next Jimmy Page or Dave Gilmour? Well not in a weekend, that's for sure! But you'd be amazed how much you can learn to do in just a few hours - with the right assistance.

The guitar arrangements for many classic songs are actually very simple - including great numbers from the Beatles and Dylan, for instance - while classic 12 bar blues require you to learn just three chords. So, with a couple of major chords under your belt, we'll soon have you accompanying some of your favourite songs with aplomb!

If after two sessions, each of two hours each with our expert host Graham Barnes, you want to learn more, you can return home and find a tutor to really bring your playing skills on; and you can always teach yourself as well - from books and on the internet.

It's great fun, incredibly rewarding and perhaps the first step to realising your long-held dream of being a guitar god! Who wants to play air guitar to their favourite tracks when you can, with a little time and patience, learn to play the real thing!

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.

Learn to play the Electric Guitar - 15 January 2010

Neilson Ski Holiday Deal of the Week

Neilson Ski Holiday Deal of the Week.  This week's special offer is a week at the L'Ables Apartments in Livigno, Italy:  GBP199pp. (based on maximum occupancy).  Flights from Gatwick on 2nd January 2010 for 7 nights.

These popular apartments are in a great location in the San Rocco area of Livigno. They are spacious and comfortably furnished to a high standard. Lying in a convenient location, just 50m from the slopes (snow permitting it is possible to ski back to you door) 50m from the nearest lift and opposite the supermarket. This property is a great choice for families.

FACILITIES
Wifi

ACCOMMODATION
All apartments have a living area, satellite TV, stereo/CD player, wifi, kitchenette with 4 ring hob, combi microwave/oven, dishwasher & fridge, shower & wc. Bed linen & towels included.

APARTMENTS (2-5 PEOPLE)
One bedroom apartments with one double and one single bed in the bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge area, satellite TV, stereo/CD player, hairdryer, shower and wc. Kitchenette with four ring hob, combi microwave/oven, dishwasher and fridge.

APARTMENTS (3-6 PEOPLE)
Two bedroom apartments - one double room and one twin room plus a double sofa bed in the lounge area. Kitchenette, has oven, other facilities as above.

Bed linen and towels included.

DEPOSIT
€150 payable on arrival.

BOARD BASIS
Self Catering.

CHILD DISCOUNT
W09/10 - 10% discount. See our child discounts page.

Visit the Neilson Website for more information

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.

January Yoga Experience at Thoresby Hall

Relax and energise yourself in the New Year with a Yoga Experience short break at Thoresby Hall.

If you're looking for the ultimate "wind down break", then this is it. It combines sessions of yoga together with a "twilight spa" experience, where your group has an exclusive session in Thoresby's superb spa facilities.

Yoga - at its simplest - is a gentle form of exercise that embraces the body, the mind and spirit and will help you get back in touch with your inner sources of energy. It is particularly recommended for older people because it focuses on breathing, the heart and the back muscles as well as assisting with flexibility and mobility.

On this specially designed Yoga Experience your teacher will carefully guide you through exercises that take into account each individual's physical fitness and limitations. Each day will start with energising yoga and then the day finishes with relaxation yoga.

Thoresby, of course, has one of the best-equipped spa facilities of any hotel in England, and part of your time with us well be spent luxuriating in a series of treatments and sessions.

The health benefits of moving between water treatments at different temperatures have been understood since Roman times, and at Thoresby you'll discover that for yourself in our sanarium, which combines the soothing heat of a sauna with the cleansing humidity of a steam room. Then there's our aromatherapy room and our fabulous Ice Cave, not forgetting the hydro massage pool, waterbeds and relaxation lounge.

All of which you can sample to take relaxation to a new level and send you away feeling like a new person!

Thoresby Hall Yoga Experience - 8 January 2010
Thoresby Park, Nr. Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. NG22 9WH

Set in acres of rolling parklands on the edge of Sherwood Forest, Thoresby Hall is a truly majestic country house. This 18th century Grade I listed house combines gracious rooms with fine dining and superb entertainment.

Its luxurious Spa, with unrivalled health and beauty facilities, will ensure your stay is truly relaxing [for a small supplement].

Admire the dramatic, carved white stone walls and hammer beam roof in the Great Hall. Relax in the library, with its carved oak chimney piece depicting the famous Major Oak.

Visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website for more information

Neilson Watersports Holiday Deal

Neilson Watersports Holiday Deal of the week.  This week's special offer from Neilson is a week at the fantastic Aeolian village in Lesvos, Greece. From GBP490pp, that's a saving of GBP175 each!   Flights from London Gatwick on 8th May 2010 for 7 nights. 

The Aeolian Village has been built in typical Aegean style, with extensive grounds that give the hotel a wonderful feeling of space. Situated towards the end of a beautiful bay on a long stretch of golden sand. The charming village of Skala Eressos is just a ten minute walk away offering a relaxed combination of stylish bars and restaurants, alongside traditional tavernas and cafés extending out over the sea on bamboo covered decking and stilts. It offers a unique traffic-free seafront with its own distinctive charm.


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Accommodation
• Village rooms consist of standard twin or double rooms, inter-connecting family rooms with two bathrooms and a suite with double bed and lounge.

• All are close to the pool with partial sea views (small supplement), pool views or views of the surrounding countryside and hills.

• Situated on an incline, connected by steps and a few minutes from the pool and restaurant are the hillside suites, junior suites, family rooms and hillside standard rooms.
These rooms offer a peaceful haven with views towards the beach

• The split-level suites provide spacious accommodation over two floors. A double bedroom with 4 poster bed, bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, TV and DVD player is on the 1st floor. The ground floor has a lounge area with a double sofa bed (sleeps 2 children up to 12 years or 1 adult) and a large fixed sofa (sleeps 1 child up to 12 years),  balcony, wc and small kitchenette.

• Junior suites have twin or double beds and a lounge area with sofa beds. Hillside family rooms have one bathroom with shower, bedroom with double bed and second bedroom with twin beds and sofa bed, separated by an internal door.

• Some connect to a further room, creating an inter-connecting room suitable for up to 7 people.

• Standard twin or double rooms also feature a sofa bed suitable for a child up to 12 years.

• All rooms are furnished to a good standard, with bath and/or shower, air conditioning, telephone, fridge, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and balcony or terrace. Some junior suites and standard hillside rooms have a small kitchenette with sink. There is also a room for guests with limited mobility.

Facilities

• The light and airy reception is near the bar and restaurant and close to the beauty treatment rooms and spa with Jacuzzi, sauna and gym.

• The restaurant terrace looks over the well maintained lawns with winding paths leading to the sun terrace, large split level pool and pool bar.

• Starfish and Sea Urchin clubs are found in the corner of the lawns, and the base for older children is within the main hotel.

• On the large beach is a volleyball court and beach bar - perfect for a refreshing drink.

• Located towards the inland end of the club are three tennis courts and our fleet of mountain bikes.

Meals

• Daily breakfast, daily lunch and four evening meals each week.

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Terms and 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.