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.
Find Out More:
Visit the Page & Moy Website or Tel: 0845 358 2639
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
Find out more - Visit the Great Rail Journeys Website
Club Med provide all-inclusive luxury ski holidays in some of the finest ski resorts in Europe. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skier, with Club Med you can ski or snowboard all day, whatever your level. Alone or with professionals, the joys of the slopes await you for an ideal winter sports holiday.
Beat the rush on popular school holiday dates for premium all-inclusive Winter ski, snowboard and wintersports holidays. With next February's half-term and Easter breaks, the UK will share its school holidays with much of Europe, which means you need to move fast secure to secure the best deals.
Early Booking Offers
Book NOW with Club Med and save up to £1,280 for a family of four, or £640 per couple. Selected departure dates from October 2010 to April 2011:
4/5 TRIDENT RESORTS
Adult - Save £120.
Child - Save £60
Resorts - Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil, Méribel Antarès, Val d'Isère, La Plagne 2100, Tignes Val Claret, Villars-sur-Ollon, Chamonix Mont - Blanc, Cervinia and Méribel Aspen Park.
3 TRIDENT RESORTS
Adult - Save £75.
Child - Save £37
Resorts - Avoriaz, Les Ménuires, Wengen, Les Deux Alpes, Arcs Extrême, L' Alpe d'Huez La Sarenne, Aime la Plagne, Serre-Chevalier, Sahoro, Sestrière and Val Thorens.
BOOKING BONUS UPGRADE SUITE
Book a Suite and get an additional £200 off Adults and £100 off children
Resorts - Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil, Méribel Antarès, Val d'Isère, La Plagne 2100, Tignes Val Claret, Villars-sur-Ollon, Chamonix Mont - Blanc, Cervinia and Méribel Aspen Park.
BOOKING BONUS UPGRADE DELUXE ROOM
Book a Deluxe Room and get an additional £100 off Adults and £50 off children.
Resorts - Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil, Avoriaz, Méribel Antarès, Val d'Isère, Les Ménuires, La Plagne 2100, Tignes Val Claret, Wengen, Les Deux Alpes, Villars-sur-Ollon, Arcs Extrême, L' Alpe d'Huez La Sarenne, Aime la Plagne, Serre-Chevalier, Chamonix Mont - Blanc, Sahoro, Cervinia, Méribel Aspen Park, Sestrière and Val Thorens.
Visit the Club Med Website now
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
Dates Available 26-08-2010
5 days from £549
Belgian Grand Prix - 4 nights by Eurostar
Dates Available 26-08-2010
5 days from £459
Belgian Grand Prix - 3 nights by coach
Dates Available 26-08-2010
4 days from £299
Belgian Grand Prix - 3 nights by air
Dates Available 27-08-2010
4 days from £469
Visit the Page & Moy Website or Tel: 0845 358 2639
If you are looking to kick-start your Christmas shopping, a visit to a European Christmas markets is always a winner - and you can reward yourself on a job well done with a warming mug of spicy glhwein.
And if you are dreaming of a white Christmas, a festive break is the perfect way to make those dreams come true. Imagine the joy of waking up on Christmas morning and opening the curtains to a carpet of crisp, white snow in a beautiful alpine town?
Many of our tours are in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where the fairytale medieval towns make the perfect backdrop. If you'd prefer to avoid the winter chill, we have options that will take you away for some winter sun, including the Holyland - where the Christmas story began - and the Far East.
Best of all, we'll take care of all the cooking and washing up! We have plenty of exciting options for New Year holidays too, so why not join us for a Hogmanay to remember?
Aachen & Valkenburg Christmas Market
Dec 2010 departure
4 days from £249
Luxembourg Christmas Market
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 departures
4 days from £219
Cologne Christmas Markets
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 departures
4 days from £179
Cologne Christmas Markets: Central Cologne Hotel Option
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 departures
4 days from £229
Lille & Bruges Christmas Market
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 departures
4 days from £179
York Christmas Market
Nov 2010 departure
4 days from £229
Visit the Travelsphere Website or tel 0845 358 2368
