The following offers are currently available on Sailing holidays in Greece in the North Ionian with Neilson
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North Ionian Flotilla
From £1,165 per person (2 Sharing)
7 Nights from Sunday 3rd June 2012
Self Catering
Yacht Type - Dufour 325 (2007-09)
Flying from Manchester
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North Ionian Flotilla
From £1,089 per person (2 Sharing)
7 Nights from Sunday 8th July 2012
Self Catering
Yacht Type - Dufour 325 (2007-09)
Flying from London Gatwick
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North Ionian Flotilla
From £864 per person (2 Sharing)
7 Nights from Sunday 15th July 2012
Self Catering
Yacht Type - Dufour 325 (2007-09)
Flying from London Gatwick
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North Ionian Flotilla
From £1,100 per person (2 Sharing)
7 Nights from Sunday 29th July 2012
Self Catering
Yacht Type - Dufour 325 (2007-09)
Flying from London Gatwick
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Introduction to Rock Climbing from Spirit of Adventure
Powdermills, Dartmoor, Devon
These excellent Introduction to Rock Climbing courses are run over 2 days with an optional 3rd day.
Our location in the middle of Dartmoor National Park gives us excellent access to a wide variety of climbing locations on Dartmoor and further afield. The rock climbing in Devon and Cornwall is some of the best in the country thanks to the great quality rock and beautiful locations.
A fun and safe introduction to rock climbing!
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills that are needed to get started in climbing including, rope management, belaying and advice with equipment selection.
This is a very practical course with plenty of time spent actually climbing, which is where you will explore your natural skills, giving ample opportunity to build on the basics learnt. A fantastic feeling as you 'top out' on your first route.
No previous experience is required and all equipment, including rock climbing boots are provided. Qualified and enthusiastic instructors will ensure that you have a fantastic experience.
Qualified and Experienced Staff
Spirit of Adventure's director of climbing, John Diplock MIA, is a member of the Association of Mountain Instructors and has many years experience. He has climbed extensively throughout the UK as well as Spain, Italy, Nepal, and Sardinia.
The instructor to climber ratio is 1:4
Accommodation
We normally base ourselves at a camp sites near the location of the crags. We will arrange your accommodation for you, there are hotels guesthouses, hostels and bunkhouse if you prefer not to camp. Exploring the pub and food of the 'local' on the Saturday evening gives chance to relive the magic moments of the days climbing!!!
On Dartmoor many people choose to stay in our Bunkhouse at Powder Mills. If you live locally to you are very welcome to travel up and join us each day.
Introduction to Rock Climbing
2 days rock climbing covering all the basics. Very practical with plenty of time spent on the crag on the granite tors of Dartmoor. Includes a chance to abseil.
Experience Required
None
Cost Per Person
2012
Adult: £99.00
Availability 2012
DRC124 June 09–10 2012
DRC125 July 07–08 2012
DRC126 August 11–12 2012
DRC127 September 08–09 2012
Visit the Spirit of Adventure Website for more information
The Black Forest Rail Adventure - Save up to £50
Experience tumbling waterfalls, idyllic lakes, lush forests, wide meadows and dramatic mountains all hallmarks of the Black Forest on this classic adventure by rail and coach.
Highlights
- See the stunning Triberg Waterfalls – one of natures greatest spectacles
- Experience a dramatic rail journey through “Hell Valley”
- Take the thrilling Schauinsland cable car ride
Included excursions
- Boat cruise on Lake Titisee
- Schauinsland cable car ride
- Triberg Waterfalls
Clock Museum
- Hell Valley train journey to Freibury
Also included
- The services of an experienced Page and Moy Tour Manager
- Standard class return rail travel by Eurostar/European train provider
- Station transfers (if applicable) and transfers between stations and hotels
Accommodation - Hotel Hofgut Sternen (3-star) 4 nights.
This comfortable hotel, built in the traditional Black Forest style, offers a bar and restaurant. Guest rooms are comfortably furnished and all have private facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift in the hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1 : UK/Breitnau
Your holiday begins in style aboard the Eurostar service from St. Pancras to Brussels. Your onward journey will continue through Belgium to beautiful Freiburg in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest. Transfer by coach to your hotel in Breitnau, where you will stay for the next four nights, about fifteen minutes drive from Lake Titisee.
Day 2 : Titisee
Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the outstanding beauty of the area, beginning with a cruise on Lake Titisee. During one of the stops you will sample one of the specialities of the region, Kaffee und Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, coffee and black forest gateau. The clear glacial lake is the largest in the Black Forest and is surrounded by the broad valleys and lush forests that characterise the area. Later you’ll enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride in the local area, before catching the boat back to Titisee and taking the Schauinsland cable car to admire the stunning views over Freiburg and the Rhine Valley - on a clear day you may even see the distant Alps. Explore Titisee in the afternoon, take a stroll along the delightful waterfront promenade or browse amongst the tempting shops in the town’s pretty centre.
Day 3 : Triberg im Schwarzwald & Furtwangen
Today you will visit Triberg in Schwarzwald which plays host to one of nature’s great spectacles, the Triberg Waterfalls, amongst the highest in Germany. Thundering water drops 163 metres in seven falls, cascading into foaming bubbles on the rocks below. You’ll also visit the town of Triberg, famed for its cuckoo clocks. Later you’ll visit the German Clock Museum in Furtwangen, where the history, traditions and culture of the Black Forest are explored in its extensive collections.
Day 4 : Hoellentalbahn & Freiburg
Today is the highlight of your holiday – a memorable train journey from Titisee through the ruggedly romantic Höllental, or Hell Valley. The track passes through craggy, wild landscapes, through nine tunnels and along the soaring, 222 metre long viaduct over the Ravenna Gorge to Freiburg, capital of the Black Forest. Enjoy free time to explore, wander through the streets of the Old Town, watch out for the Bachle, the open streams that wend their way through the town or visit the impressive cathedral, known for its medieval art, pretty courtyards, twisting lanes and traditional markets.
Your return journey to Breitnau by coach provides yet another perspective on the region’s natural charm.
Day 5 : Breitnau/UK
Today your holiday ends giving you the perfect opportunity to wind down and relax as you return by train to Brussels and then onward by Eurostar to St. Pancras.
Find Out More
- Telephone Page and Moy on 0845 358 2639
- Visit the Page and Moy Website
Neilson have an outstanding range of worldwide ski holiday destinations. And having spent 37 years fine-tuning every element of their ski holidays - they truly believe they can offer you complete confidence that you’ll be heading to the slopes for your best holiday yet – whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned snow worshipper.
Neilson Active Holidays are currently offering a guaranteed £75 off per person on all December and January departures (including Christmas and New Year) when you book before 1st October. Take a look at some of their Christmas and New Year offers below.
France Ski Holiday - Les Deux Alpes
Neilson Chalet Glacier
7 nights: Sat, 31st december 2011
Catered Chalet
From London Gatwick
£751 per person (2 sharing)
Austria Ski Holiday - Saalbach and Hinterglemm
Hotel Central (Saalbach)
7 nights: Sat 24th December 2011
Bed & Breakfast
From London Gatwick
£470 per person (2 sharing)
Andorra Ski Holiday - Pas de la Casa
Aparhotel Olimpiades
7 nights: Monday 26th December 2011
Self Catering
From London Gatwick
£498 per person (2 sharing)
Thoresby Hall Hotel and The Artisan Food School have come together to offer this unique opportunity to inspire the baker in you. Following exposure on BBC Radio 4, The Food Programme and in the National Press, The Artisan Food School is rapidly establishing a high profile reputation for reviving craft skills such as bread and cheese making.
Set in the heart of the magnificent Welbeck Estate, this state of the art food school will welcome you each day and teach you to make a variety of authentic Artisan breads, learn about cheese making and sample some of the Great Cheeses of the World, and finally, taste and learn about different types of Artisan chocolate. Delicious!
The Welbeck Estate itself is wonderful, beautifully kept grounds, passionate team and an impressive Farm Shop and Garden Nursery. A very special opportunity.
Thoresby Hall Hotel, Nottinghamshire
A Grade I-listed mansion on the edge of Sherwood Forest.
Perched on the edge of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, the house, gardens and parklands of Thoresby Hall are as grand an invocation of the 18th and 19th-Centuries as you’ll find. Balconies and cupolas on the outside, galleries and tapestries within and all bound in unforgettable period elegance; Thoresby Hall has it all.
Experience Dates
26 August 2011
29 August 2011
Find out More - Visit The Warner Leisure Hotels Website
Walking Holiday in Tuscany. Wine tasting in the beautiful Banfi Vineyard. The beautiful landscape of Tuscany is the perfect backdrop for this wonderful holiday. Explore glorious countryside and enchanting towns as you walk through this stunning region, enjoying delicious local wines in the evening.
Included excursions
Monte Amiata - We start our walk on the eastern slopes of Mount Amiata, a dormant volcano and Tuscany’s only true mountain. We take a tour of the Abbadia San Salvatore, one of the oldest monasteries in the region, and the town of the same name that has sprung up around it. From here we walk to the historic small town of Pian del Castagnaio (approx. 2½ hours’ walk), where we break for lunch (not included). We then take the coach to the top of the mountain, taking the short walk to the summit.
Montalcino to Sant’ Antimo Abbey - Drive to the beautiful hilltop town of Montalcino and take a pleasant walk through the farmland of Brunello country – home to the region’s most famous wine. We pass by typical Tuscan villas and farmhouses with panoramic views of the historic countryside and Monte Amiata. We end at the stunning Romanesque Abbey of Sant’ Antimo (approx. 2½ hours’ walk).
Wines of Castello Banfi - Transfer by coach to this lovely castle, from where we walk to the cantina (approx. 1 hour walk). This family-owned vineyard has been voted ‘International Winery of the Year’ in its category many times and also produces wonderful balsamic vinegar. Enjoy a tour of the cellars, plus a tasting.
Bagno Vignoni to Pienza - Departing from the picturesque spa resort of Bagno Vignoni we enjoy a leisurely walk through rolling fields and along a trail to the renaissance town of Pienza (approx. 2½ hours’ walk), where we have free time to sample some of the local specialities, such as Pecorino cheese.
Optional excursions
Siena & San Gimignano - Siena is an enchanting medieval town, while fascinating San Gimignano is known for its beautiful towers.
Accommodation
You will stay in the delightful Hotel Mizar in Chianciano Terme. The hotel has a bar, dining room and garden. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV, hairdryer, safe and telephone.
Itinerary
Day 1: UK/Italy
Depart on your flight to Rome. On arrival transfer to your hotel in the attractive town of Chianciano Terme for a six night stay.
Day 2 - 6: Chianciano Terme
Located close to the border between Tuscany and Umbria, the town of Chianciano has a historic centre with narrow streets and picturesque piazzas waiting to be explored. The town also has a selection of bars, cafés and shops. You are free to relax and join our great range of included walks and excursions.
Day 7: Italy/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Dates & Prices - 7 days
Wed 27 Apr 2011 - £625
Wed 08 Jun 2011 - £705
Wed 21 Sep 2011 - £675
Wed 05 Oct 2011 - £599
Call Travelsphere Holidays on 0845 358 2368
Experience the classic rail journeys of scenic Scotland.
Join us on an exploration of the most stunning scenery in Scotland. Journey along the West Highland Line to Mallaig, take the nostalgic ride aboard the Strathspey Steam Railway and then experience the Kyle Line as you travel between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh. At every turn you will be met by pretty valleys, quaint towns, sparkling lochs and old architecture - this really will be an unforgettable journey.
Included excursions
- Strathspey Steam Railway
- Cairngorm Funicular Railway
- Journey on the West Highland Line on board the Jacobite steam train
- A journey on the Kyle Line
- Culloden Battlefield
- Eilean Donan Castle
Also included
- The services of an experienced Tour Guide
- Four nights’ half board
Itinerary
Day 1 : Inverness
Make your own way to the lovely city of Inverness for the start of your four-night Scottish break.
Day 2 : Mallaig & Glenfinnan
Today we board the famous Jacobite Steam Train for a stunning two-hour journey through some of Scotland’s most wild and spectacular scenery. The train takes us to the fishing port of Mallaig, where there will be time for lunch before continuing our journey by coach to Glenfinnan. We see the monumental tower that was built to commemorate Bonnie Prince Charlie. The tower is not the only famous sight at Glenfinnan; the picturesque viaduct will be instantly recognisable to fans of the Harry Potter films as part of the route that the Hogwarts Express takes to the school.
Day 3 : Kyle of Lochalsh
This morning enjoy a real highlight of your holiday, as we take one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh on the west coast. Once in Kyle of Lochalsh you will board your coach for the journey to Scotland’s most romantic castle, Eilean Donan, situated at the mouth of Loch Long with views across to the Isle of Skye and the dramatic Five Sisters of Kintail. Here you can enjoy lunch and take a tour of the castle (not included) before heading back to Inverness via Loch Ness.
Day 4 : Strathspey Steam Railway & Cairngorm Funicular Railway
After a scenic drive this morning we reach the famous Cairngorm Funicular Railway, which became the UK’s highest mountain railway on its opening in 2001. It winds its way to the top of the Cairngorm Mountain, a journey of just eight minutes. We continue on to Aviemore for a nostalgic trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway through the striking Boat of Garten to Broomhill, the village that was used as Glenbogle in the popular BBC drama Monarch of the Glen. This 1½-hour journey takes you back in time to the golden age of steam, so why not relax with a drink as you admire the views from your window. In the afternoon we pay a visit to the Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite rising was crushed by the Duke of Cumberland’s government army in April 1746.
Day 5 : Inverness
After breakfast, make your own way home.
Departures - May to October
Price - From £489
Find out More: Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
The most highly anticipated event of the British racing calendar. What better way to spend a summer weekend than in the heart of the English countryside with 120,000 Formula 1 fans for company.
Also included
- Bed and breakfast
Accommodation
Express by Holiday Inn Warwick (2-star) - Situated in the heart of Shakespeare country the hotel features air conditioning, bar and coffee lounge, and is 45 minutes from Silverstone circuit. (Board: bed & breakfast)
Novotel Milton Keynes (3-star) - Just 5 minutes from the town centre and 25 minutes from Silverstone this hotel is perfectly placed for the race weekend. The rooms come complete with wireless internet and satellite TV and the hotel features a restaurant, bar, indoor heated pool and fitness centre. (Board: bed & breakfast)
Itinerary
Day 1 : Thursday 7th July
Make your own way to your chosen hotel in Warwick or Milton Keynes, where you can take our included return circuit transfers available from the day after you arrive.
Day 2 : Friday 8th July
The weekend’s racing begins today with a morning circuit departure to see (and hear) the F1 practice and supporting events. Discuss the day’s events en route back to your hotel. Your experienced Tour Guide can give advice on where to eat this evening.
Day 3 : Saturday 9th July
The pressure builds as the drivers compete to secure their fastest lap and pole position. Choose to take a morning circuit transfer with early evening return or alternatively take an optional sightseeing trip to Shakespeare’s hometown – Stratford-upon-Avon, or perhaps try the excellent shopping in Milton Keynes.
Day 4 : Sunday 10th July
It’s time to experience the atmosphere of race day at the British Grand Prix. En route, your Tour Guide will update you on the highlights of the weekend’s events so far before the engines scream and the chequered flag falls. After the climax of the race weekend it’s back to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Those on our 2-night break leave for home this evening.
Day 5 : Monday 11th July
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
Departures
British Grand Prix: 4 nights - 5 days from £329
7th July 2011 - £329
Supplements
- Holiday Insurance
- Single room supplement £240
Find out More: Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
This legendary race tests the endurance of both the drivers and their cars. There are excellent viewing opportunities ensuring that you do not miss any of the action during your Le Mans experience.
All grandstand tickets give you full access to the extensive General Admission area, while the Circuit Village has a wide choice of exhibitions, shops and merchandise stands if you can bear to tear yourself away from the action on the track. With the thriving town of Le Mans just a short shuttle bus ride away, you can be sure of a trip to remember.
Also included
- For those staying in hotels, we include transfers on Saturday and Sunday by coach. Alternatively, make your own way by car for complete flexibility.
- Circuit Transfers (excluding camping)
- Ferry crossings
Accommodation
Beausejour campsite - Stay in the heart of the racing action and enjoy the flexibility of self-catering at the Le Mans campsite, which is within walking distance of the circuit.
Hotel Marmottes, Alencon (1-star) - Alencon is about 30 miles north of Le Mans, towards Rouen. The hotel is small and modern and is located on the outskirts of the town centre. There is ample free parking, a restaurant and a lounge area where you can enjoy a drink. All bedrooms have direct-dial telephone, TV and a private bathroom with shower. Accommodation is offered on a bed and continental breakfast basis.
Inter Hotel Sully, Nogent-le-Retrou (3-star) - Set in a picturesque town 40 miles north east of Le Mans, this hotel has a sun terrace, bar and private parking. All guest rooms have a private bathroom, TV and telephone, and accommodation is on a bed and continental breakfast basis.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 3 : UK/Le Mans
Leave the UK on your chosen date of departure and take your ferry or tunnel crossing to Calais, then drive to Le Mans and your hotel or campsite.
Le Mans stands at the confluence of the rivers Huisne and Sarthe, and is dominated by its majestic cathedral. Admire the historic architecture of the mediaeval old town as you stroll along narrow alleyways and soak up the atmosphere in the bars, restaurants and shops, which open from early morning until late at night during the weekend of this gruelling race. Those arriving on Friday may wish to watch the drivers’ parade in Le Mans during the afternoon.
Day 4 - 5 : Race Days
These are the race days where you can immerse yourself in a whole 24 hours of challenging racing in this, one of the world’s most legendary motor racing events. Le Mans is the world’s oldest sports car race, first held in 1923. The race is held on the Circuit de la Sarthe, which consists of both permanent track and public roads that are temporarily closed for the event. So, as the excitement builds, take your place to watch the drivers battle it out in front of your eyes.
Day 6 : Le Mans/UK
Leave Le Mans at your leisure and drive back to Calais for your return ferry/tunnel crossing back to the UK.
Departures
8th June 2011 - £114
Find out More: Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
Ski around the world with Neilson. Neilson offer an amazing range of ski holidays in the Alps, Scandanavia and the Americas. Whether you're a complete beginner or an expert they can get you to the very best ski slopes at extremely competitive prices.
With flights from all the main UK airports and a choice of catering or self-catering packages you're sure to find a great deal.
Take a look at some of the countries Neilson can take you to for your wintersports holiday:
Andorra - 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 - partucularly for beginners.
Austria - Austria is home to picturesque villages, traditional family-run hotels and welcoming hospitality making it a great destination for package skiing holidays.
Bulgaria - Skiing and snowboarding holidays in Bulgaria are ideal for beginners and families thanks to it’s award winning ski schools, excellent service and great value skiing.
Canada - Canada undoubtedly offers some of the best snowboarding and skiing holidays in the world, with its fantastic snow record and impressive mountain ranges.
France - France has ski holidays to suit everyone, from beginners and families to the seasoned pro, massive ski areas to small traditional villages, France has it all!
Italy - The Winter Olympics boosted Italy’s popularity for skiing holidays thanks to huge investment in the host resorts, making them more attractive than ever.
Norway - Skiing holidays in Norway offer traditional, snow sure, family-friendly resorts for a completely unique winter experience.
Sweden - Apart from fantastic ski package holidays, Sweden offers an all-round winter experience with a huge array of non-ski activities.
Switzerland - Swiss Travel Service offer a full range of travel options for your ski holiday to Switzerland and the flexibility to tailor your holiday to meet your needs.
USA - A skiing or snowboarding holiday in America has all the ingredients for a great stay.
Take advantage of the finest ski domains in France on a Club Med all-inclusive wintersports holiday. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned skier, with Club Med you can enjoy an all-inclusive holiday in real style.
With Club Med all-inclusive expect stunning locations, superb accommodation, gourmet food, endless bar drinks and snacks, fantastic children's clubs and a multitude of sports and activities.
Club Med currently have the following special offers available on ski and snowboard holidays in France
Peisey-Vallandry
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 12/12)
Now from £1,183pp
Val d'Isère
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 30/01)
Now from £1,289pp
Avoriaz
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 23/01)
Now from £1,020pp
La Plagne 2100
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 09/01)
Now from £1,125pp
Chamonix Mont - Blanc
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 16/01)
Now from £1,119pp
Tignes Val Claret
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 12/12)
Now from £1,053pp
Serre-Chevalier
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 09/01)
Now from £989pp
L' Alpe d'Huez La Sarenne
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 09/01)
Now from £999pp
Les Deux Alpes
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 16/01)
Now from £909pp
Arcs Extrême
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 09/01)
Now from £859pp
Les Ménuires
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 09/01)
Now from £940pp
Aime la Plagne
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 16/01)
Now from £889pp
To find out more about all these Club Med special offers visit the Club Med Website
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
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Adventure in France, Italy and Switzerland. Save GBP 200 on October 17th departure.
An unforgettable holiday combining the romance of Venice with the elegance that is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the most famous train in the world, a travelling time capsule of European history.
17th October 2010 departure - Was GBP2,109. Now GBP1,909. Save GBP200
Included excursions
- Venice walking tour
- Venice & its islands
Also included
- The services of an experienced Specialist Guide
- Excellent centrally-located 4-star hotel
- Hotel porterage
- 3 nights bed and breakfast in hotels and 1 night full board on the Orient-Express
Highlights
- Experience the nostalgic romance of travel on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Explore the real Venice and soak up its unique atmosphere
Accommodation
- British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
You will be seated at a table for your journey where you will be attended to by a steward who will serve your meal, drinks and any other refreshments you may require.
Itinerary
Day 1 : UK/Venice
Enjoy your short flight to Venice before transferring to your 4-star hotel for your three-night stay amongst the canals and gondolas of the unique city of Venice.
Day 2 : Venice
Enjoy two days at leisure to explore this fascinating city and soak up its unique atmosphere. Take a guided walking tour of the real Venice, the face that many visitors don’t get to see – the backwaters and hidden squares where life carries on much as it has done for generations.
Day 3 : Venice
Join your Specialist Guide on a journey by private boat to explore the Venetian Lagoon, on which the city ‘floats’. Visit some of the beautiful and relatively unexplored islands, including San Giorgio and Murano - famous for its glassware. On Burano, stroll among the brightly coloured houses and savour local Italian delicacies in one of its fine restaurants.
Day 4 : Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
The next part of the adventure starts at Venice’s Santa Lucia railway station where you will board the Wagons-Lits carriages of the world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for your overnight journey to Paris. Your personal steward, who is there to take care of you throughout your journey, will usher you to your private compartment. Settle in and enjoy the ambience of your authentic carriage dating back to the 1920s and lovingly restored by expert craftsmen.
Travelling aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is all about immersing yourself in the glamour and excitement of the golden age of travel and dining is no exception – take your seat in one of the beautiful restaurant cars for your three-course lunch.
Savour the delicious food prepared and presented by a team of skilled French chefs, against the backdrop of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, as your journey takes you through the Italian Dolomites and into the Swiss Alps. Enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea and then it’s time to get ready for dinner.
They say you can never be over-dressed aboard the Orient- Express and dressing in black tie certainly adds to the sense of occasion. Elegance is the order of the day and after an aperitif in the Bar Car it’s time for a leisurely four-course dinner, before retiring to you cabin made ready for sleep by your steward.
Day 5 : Venice Simplon-Orient Express/UK
As you awake in the heart of France your steward will serve you morning refreshments before arrival at Paris Gare de l’Est station. Here you can enjoy a brief opportunity to stretch your legs before being whisked off again from Paris to the French coast during which you will be served with brunch in one of the train’s fabulous restaurant cars. As you reach the French coast you will transfer to a coach for the brief trip by Eurotunnel to the UK.
Once in England you will board your new train - the handsome British Pullman, with carriages also dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, brought back into service after careful restoration. Travelling through the Kent countryside you will enjoy your final fine dining experience with a three-course lunch with a glass of champagne before arriving at journey’s end, London Victoria station.
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The Italian Explorer. Ten days departing 20th October 2010 with Great Rail Journeys. From GBP1,648 per person.
Enjoy the cultural highlights of Italy, including the Eternal City of Rome, the Renaissance splendour of Florence and the beguiling beauty of Venice, all in one amazing holiday flying from London Heathrow.
Tour highlights
- Rome including a city tour & Colosseum entrance
- A city tour of Florence
- Rail excursion to Lucca
- A guided tour of beautiful Lucca
- Typical Lucchese lunch
- Glamorous Venice including a guided tour
- Venice Travel Pass
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - To Rome
We meet this morning in London to catch our flight to Rome, Italy's vibrant and cosmopolitan capital. On arrival we are transferred by coach to our base for the next three nights, the 4-star Hotel Mediterraneo, where we dine together this evening. (D)
Day 2 - Exploring Rome
We enjoy a half-day guided tour of the ancient city today. Highlights include the Colosseum, the huge arena commissioned in 72AD where the Romans flocked to see gladiatorial combats. We also visit the incredibly well-preserved Roman Forum, the administrative heart of ancient Rome, and the ostentatious Trevi Fountain. This afternoon you are free to discover Rome under your own steam - why not take a stroll to the Piazza di Spagna and window-shop in the glamorous boutiques for which the area is renowned? Alternatively, you can visit the Pantheon, a temple dedicated to the ancient pagan gods of Rome, or the Piazza Navona, arguably Rome's most beautiful Baroque square. (B,D)
Day 3 - A day at leisure in Rome
You have the time to continue exploring this fascinating city at your own pace today. Why not take the opportunity to join an optional excursion (payable locally) to St Peter's Basilica, set in the heart of the Vatican City and the biggest Christian place of worship on earth? The Vatican, the smallest state in the world, is home to eleven eclectic museums, which include precious works by artists such as Botticelli, Bernini, and Raphael, plus the stunning Sistine Chapel, which was painted by the brilliant Michangelo between 1508 and 1512. The Vatican has been a sovereign state since 1929, and was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites over 15 years ago. (B)
Day 4 - By train to Florence
After a relaxing morning, we depart by high-speed train to Renaissance Florence, regarded by many as Europe's artistic capital. We spend three nights at the 4-star Hotel Santa Maria Novella*, a short walk from the city's historic attractions. Dinner this evening is in a typical Tuscan restaurant. (B,D)
Day 5 - A guided tour of Florence
We enjoy a guided tour this morning, visiting the spectacular Duomo with its distinctive orange-tiled dome, rising up above the heart of the city, and the unique Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge, constructed in 1345 and spanning the rippling waters of the Arno. Our tour ends at the imposing Piazza Basilica di Santa Croce, which houses the tombs of Dante, Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Gallileo. The remainder of the day is free for you to discover Florence at your own pace. As well as the world-famous Uffizi Gallery, Florence also houses the Palazzo Pitti, the dwelling of many of the famous Medici family over the years and nowadays home to masterpieces from their extensive art collection. (B)
Day 6 - Excursion to Lucca
Our rail excursion today (Standard Class) takes us to the beautiful walled city of Lucca, one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in Europe. We enjoy a guided tour here followed by some free time when you can stroll through the narrow winding streets of the Old Town. A walk around the ramparts, the impressive city walls which still encircle the city, offer some lovely views of the broad tree-lined promenades. We meet for lunch in a Lucchese restaurant before heading back to Florence this afternoon. (B,L)
Day 7 - By train to Venice
Sit back and enjoy our high-speed rail journey to Venice. On arrival, we check in to our hotel for three nights, the splendid 4-star Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, in the heart of Venice. There is time for you to start exploring this incredible floating city before we enjoy dinner together this evening. (B,D)
Day 8 - Sightseeing in Venice
We begin our guided tour today in St Mark's Square, dominated by the magnificent Basilica di San Marco and the venerable Palazzo Ducale, or Doge's Palace. This afternoon, why not soak up the atmosphere with a romantic gondola ride? For those who prefer a bird's eye view, take the opportunity to climb the Campanile de San Marco, which offers incredible vistas over the buildings clustered around the centre, and shimmering lagoons further out. We have included a Venice Travel Pass, which gives you free travel on all vaporetto services in the city. (B)
Day 9 - A day at leisure in Venice
Today is at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Venice lends itself to idle wandering, and possibly the best way to enjoy its captivating charms is to let yourself get lost in the myriad of winding alleys and twisting lanes that make up the city centre. Alternatively, why not sail to the island of Murano, famous for its gorgeous glassware, or Burano, well-known for its lace-making industry? This evening we conclude with a final dinner together. (B,D)
Day 10 - Farewell to Italy
We set out for the airport after breakfast this morning, and return by air from Venice to London Heathrow, arriving late afternoon. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. These meals, where shown, are included in the price of your holiday.
What's Included
- Return scheduled flights from London to Rome and Venice to London
- First & Standard class rail travel as described
- 9 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast each day
- 1 lunch, 5 dinners
- Venice Travel Pass
- 1 full day excursions & 3 half day excursions
- All transfers
- Services of your Tour Manager throughout
- Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £495
Not Included
- Cancellation, medical & travel insurance from £43
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Spa-Francorchamps, home of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix, is a challenging and fast circuit for drivers. Add the excellent viewing and it is clear to see why the Belgian Grand Prix is one of the most exciting on the calendar.
Brussels has been a popular city for Grand Prix visitors over the many years we have been coming to Spa, where you will find excellent shops and a good choice of bars and restaurants.
Belgian Grand Prix - 4 nights by air
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