Neilsons Beachclubs 2015 by Sunway Travel Group

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1ST EDITION 2015

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1ST EDITION 2015

At Neilson we’re truly passionate about creating amazing holidays, unforgettable memories and new experiences that will keep you coming back for more. We’re always listening to the great feedback you give, helping us to create holidays centred around what you want most. We’re delighted to offer a new Beachclub in 2015: the Vounaki Beachclub in Greece. Surrounded by mountains and the sparkling Ionian Sea, it’s a little bit of paradise with a relaxing vibe. Vounaki Beachclub also has its own marina from where we’ll be operating our unique Stay and Sail holidays.

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GREAT EARLY BOOKING OFFERS

All about your holiday Families and children’s clubs Activities on the water Activities on the shore

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Turkey Andriake Beachclub Adakoy Beachclub Adakoy Beachclub Stay and Sail Seaside Beachclub Phokaia Beachclub

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Greece Aeolian Village Beachclub Portomyrina Palace Beachclub Messini Beachclub NEW Vounaki Beachclub NEW Vounaki Beachclub Stay and Sail Cosmos Beachclub Retreat Beachclub Retreat Beachclub Stay and Sail

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SAVE UP TO 50%... On Premium dinghy, tennis, windsurfing and waterski packages

Important information Essential holiday information Booking conditions Flight information

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SAVE UP TO 40%... On Platinum packages and upgrades

SAVINGS OF UP TO £200 PER ADULT AND £400 PER CHILD... Adult prices start from just £489 FANTASTIC FAMILY SAVINGS... Savings of up to £1200 per family with child prices from £249 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT... In all Beachclubs during low season

MORE GREAT BEACHCLUB OFFERS

NO FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT... For Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham departures

€100 BAR AND SPA CREDIT... Per week and per booking on all holidays to Andriake Beachclub.

The above offers must be booked by 6th January 2015. See page 129 for details.

SAVE UP TO 50%... On the Premium tennis package at the Andriake Beachclub. FREE ROOM UPGRADE... To a superior room on holidays to the Retreat Beachclub. FREE PLACES FOR GROUP BOOKINGS... Minimum 10 people travelling together The above offers are limited in number and subject to availability. See page 129 for details.

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WHY CHOOSE NEILSON?

Neilson began life almost 40 years ago as two separate companies: one, a provider of high-end ski holidays; the other, teaching people to sail in Greece. In the two decades that followed, both worked tirelessly to create activity-based holidays in the sun and on the snow that improved with each passing year, coming together in 1999 as Neilson. Today Neilson is one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading active holiday providers. 2014 marks another momentous year as we become a truly independent travel company once again. Standing on our own two feet with Pip and Pete Tyler still at the helm. This is an exciting time in the long history of Neilson and one we look forward to sharing with you.

YOUR HOLIDAY IS IN SAFE HANDS We believe in taking care of all the details so you can relax and not have to worry about a thing. As an ATOL licence holder, that includes financial protection for all holidays booked with us. Neilson is also a proud member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). 10794

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RESPONSIBLE TOURISM We are committed to responsible, sustainable business practices. We were one of the first UK tour operators to have an environmental policy and have been caring about the places we all love to visit for years. We are proud to have supported The Travel Foundation, Travelife and the Green Blue - organisations working hard to meet these goals.

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WHAT IS A BEACHCLUB HOLIDAY?

Your holiday includes flights, transfers, accommodation, most meals and, of course, more activities than you’ll know what to do with.

Beachclubs have spas or treatment rooms with a wide range of treatments. And of course, all have pools, bars and restaurants, with warm, welcoming, social atmospheres.

Together with the stunning locations and excellent facilities, it’s the inclusive watersports and on-shore pursuits like mountain or road biking, fitness and tennis, that really set a Neilson Beachclub holiday apart. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age, interest, ability or experience.

Couples or groups of friends or family will feel equally at home. We have childcare facilities for kids aged 4 months to 17 years, and nine action-packed children’s clubs with caring nannies and supervisors.

We have instructors and guides on hand to teach you new skills, and for people who want to take things a little easier, all our

WHAT IS A BEACHCLUB HOLIDAY?

Embark on a Neilson Beachclub holiday and head to one of our ten beautiful beachfront resorts in Greece or Turkey for a truly unforgettable experience. We really do take care of everything, so your only concern will be how you’re going to fit in all the fun.

We find that our guests come back year after year. It’s this loyalty that tells us that our formula is a winning one, and gets better every year. Come and experience a Neilson Beachclub holiday for yourself, and ‘relax as hard as you like’.

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STAY AND SAIL HOLIDAYS

HOW DOES IT WORK? Stay at one of our Beachclubs for a week, enjoying all the activities and facilities on offer – waterskiing, kayaking, windsurfing, tennis, biking, the list goes on. This is also a good time for beginners to learn the ropes on our 4-day sailing course – see ‘Starting Out’ below, making this unique concept fantastic for all abilities, and suitable for couples, families and groups of friends alike. The second part of your holiday will see you taking charge of your own yacht and enjoying the freedom of sailing around the stunning coastlines of Greece or Turkey. The rest of the flotilla and the Neilson lead boat, with its experienced crew, are never far away, so you can re-join your fellow sailors at the end of the day and swap your sailing stories.

STAY AND SAIL HOLIDAYS

Make your next Beachclub holiday one to remember with the addition of a fun filled week on a yacht. If you’ve always wanted to take to the open seas, but haven’t the skills or experience, or if you want to combine sailing with other watersport activities, then Stay and Sail is for you. It’s quite simply two fantastic holiday adventures wrapped into one. at Adakoy and Vounaki Beachclubs. See neilson.co.uk or our sailing brochure for more information on sailing courses.

ON FLOTILLA Once you’ve completed your first week ashore and your training, if you opted for it, you’ll be ready to board your yacht and join the flotilla for your second week. You can choose to sail in a group as you enjoy the sunshine and hop from one village harbour to the next, or you can go it alone for the day and meet up with your fellow sailors again in the evening. Sailing bow-to-bow and breaking waves with the other yachts, sailing in a flotilla is a wonderful experience – plus there’s the added security of having an expert Neilson lead crew on hand to assist you at any time.

STARTING OUT Sailing newbies need not be put off, Stay and Sail is the perfect way to learn some nautical skills and open up a new world of travel possibilities. We’ve been teaching sailing for nearly 40 years, so we know a thing or two about getting you afloat. If you’re new to sailing, we run a 4-day Introduction to Yachting course for complete beginners

WHERE TO GO Page Adakoy Beachclub Stay and Sail Vounaki Beachclub Stay and Sail Retreat Beachclub Stay and Sail

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DISCOVER OUR BEACHCLUB RESORTS Even though you’ll find the same high level of service and hospitality, stylish accommodation and outstanding beachfront locations, each of our Beachclub resorts in Greece and Turkey has something slightly different to offer. Some are better for sailing, while others are great for biking enthusiasts – we’ve picked out the highlights from each resort opposite.

ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB page 58

SEASIDE BEACHCLUB page 72

A fantastic Beachclub with elegant, spacious rooms, a long sandy beach, traditional Turkish hamam and luxurious spa. Explore the surrounding area and discover the famous Myra Tombs. First class tennis centre with six tennis courts and a stunning 50m infinity pool.

Located on the southern coastline of the Bodrum peninsular. Outstanding windsurfing location with the latest kit and winds that build steadily throughout the day. Cosy bar and restaurant area.

ADAKOY BEACHCLUB page 64

PHOKAIA BEACHCLUB page 78

With a private waterfront location, candy coloured buildings and a lush green mountain backdrop, it’s deserving of the name ‘Paradise Island’. Compact and easy to get around. Steady winds and flat water perfect for all activities including sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing. Combine it with a Stay and Sail holiday.

A fantastic beachfront location, excellent sailing conditions for all abilities, and the Turkish waterfront town of Foca not far away. Also features four tennis courts, a wonderful spa and a large pool.

AEOLIAN VILLAGE BEACHCLUB page 86

*NEW* VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB page 104

Situated on the Greek island of Lesvos, with a long, sandy beach and pretty local village. Extensive sailing area with steady winds and mostly flat water. Another hit with mountain bikers.

A secluded location surrounded by mountains and the Ionian Sea. Amazing sunsets and beautiful gardens. Great waterskiing, sailing and biking. Home to our own yacht base making it perfect for Stay and Sail holidays.

PORTOMYRINA PALACE BEACHCLUB page 92

COSMOS BEACHCLUB page 112

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TURKEY

GREECE

On the island of Lemnos, a great location for windsurfing and sailing. Stunning views and sunsets to die for. The spacious, flat layout, 50m pool and lovely spa make it a hit with families. Short airport transfer.

A small, locally run hotel operating on bed and breakfast basis with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Cosmos Beachclub specialises in two core activities – windsurfing and biking – making it hugely popular with enthusiasts who return year after year.

MESSINI BEACHCLUB page 98

RETREAT BEACHCLUB page 118

Gentle morning breezes ideal for kayaking and waterskiing; moderate afternoon winds for sailing and windsurfing. Excellent mountain and road biking. Modern, contemporary design and spacious layout. Short airport transfer.

An idyllic resort nestled among hills overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea. Four tennis courts, flat water and light winds perfect for waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. Great biking too. Combine it with a Stay and Sail holiday.

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WHICH BEACHCLUB RESORT IS BEST FOR YOU?

Vounaki Beachclub Paleros, Greece (page 104)

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Retreat Beachclub Sivota, Greece (page 118)

Messini Beachclub Analipsi, Greece (page 98)

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Adakoy Beachclub Adakoy, Turkey (page 64)

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Andriake Beachclub Demre, Turkey (page 58)

Cosmos Beachclub Vassiliki, Greece (page 112)

Portomyrina Palace Beachclub Lemos, Greece (page 92)

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Aeolian Village Beachclub Lesvos, Greece (page 86)

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Phokaia Beachclub Foca, Turkey (page 78)

Seaside Beachclub Ortakent, Turkey (page 72)

Dinghy Sailing (with RYA tuition & courses) Windsurfing (with RYA tuition & courses) Waterskiing and wakeboarding Kayaking Kayaking (with BCU tuition) Try dive Mountain biking (with guiding)

WHICH BEACHCLUB RESORT IS BEST FOR YOU?

INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES

Road biking (with guiding) Tennis (with coaching) Number of tennis courts

Stand up paddle boarding Fitness classes Indoor gym facilities Spa (treatments extra) Treatment Rooms (treatments extra)

ACTIVITIES AT EXTRA COST Scuba diving Day yacht Stay and Sail Health and beauty/massage treatments Book-a-bike Premium waterski & wakeboard Premium dinghy Premium windsurf Premium tennis

CHILDREN'S CLUBS Starfish (extra cost) Sea Urchins Sea Badgers Surfbusters Sharkstsers Surf Squad Wave Riders TAG Hot Shots (extra cost)

GETTING THERE Departure day Departure airports

LHR, LGW, LHR, LGW, MAN, BHX MAN, BHX

Transfer time (approx.)

3hrs 15mins

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LHR, BHX 1hr

LHR, MAN, LHR, MAN, BHX BHX 1hr 30mins

2hrs 15mins

LGW 30mins

Sun

LHR, MAN, LGW, MAN LGW, MAN LGW, MAN BHX 20mins

40mins

1hr 15mins

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GETTING TO YOUR BEACHCLUB

FLY WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS Holidays departing from London Heathrow to Adakoy and Andriake Beachclubs in Turkey and Messini Beachclub in Greece, include flights with British Airways. You’ll get 23kg luggage allowance, plus complimentary drinks and snacks on board. All other destinations are served by Neilson charter flights from Monarch, Thomas Cook and Thomson. Visit neilson.co.uk to find out more about luggage allowances and flight times.

GETTING TO YOUR BEACHCLUB

We include both flights and transfers in the cost of your holiday, so you can kick back, relax and think about the adventure that awaits you. To get your holiday off to an even more relaxing start, talk to us about extras such as airport parking, lounges and hotels, which can all be pre-booked if you need them. Just have a word with your Neilson travel advisor or book online at neilson.co.uk. but you can always upgrade to a private transfer or pre-book our Platinum Package – that means no hanging around at the airport, just straight to your waiting taxi and direct to your resort.

ON ARRIVAL

We aim to complete your rooming details on the transfer, so all that remains is to settle in and enjoy the refreshing drink you’ll receive on arrival. There’s no need to check in, so once you’re sorted, why not head straight to the pool, bar, beach or your room, it’s entirely up PLATINUM PACKAGE If you really want the star treatment, upgrade to you. If you have any questions, give one of the team a shout and they’ll look after you. to our Platinum Package that includes, a And on the first morning, you’ll be welcomed private taxi transfer, spa treatment, credit behind the bar and much more. The Platinum by the Guest Services Manager who’ll talk you Package can be pre-booked for just £199. Visit through everything you need to know about your holiday, including how to sign up for the neilson.co.uk or page 134 to find out more. activities, children’s clubs and the all important meal times.

TOUCH DOWN The Neilson team will be on hand to greet you at the airport with a warm welcome and our promise to get you to your Beachclub with minimum fuss. During your transfer, the Neilson team will make you feel at ease, and let you know what to expect of your holiday. Our holidays include return coach transfers,

OUR OFFERS No flight supplements on Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham departures when you book your holiday before 6th January 2015.

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THE NEILSON TEAM

It’s all about you, the guest, on a Neilson Beachclub holiday. So to make sure you’re having the best time possible, we’ve put together a team of both UK and local staff that are there to make your holiday amazing. Whether they’re the nannies that care for your children, the watersports instructors there to inspire and encourage you, or the chefs that are passionate about local cuisine, you’ll get the same high level of service throughout your holiday. They’re always friendly and sociable, so get ready to say hello to the many faces of Neilson. THERE FOR YOU Our Overseas Managers – that’s the people in charge at each Beachclub – are among the best and most experienced in the business. We have a mixture of managers from Greece, Turkey and the UK who together have more years experience than they care to mention. Our activity staff will teach you new skills, and always with smiles on their faces – whatever your ability, they’ll help you achieve your goals. On the hospitality side, chefs from Greece and Turkey work alongside UK staff to conjure up mouth-watering meals, and our friendly waiting and bar staff are ready to serve up refreshing drinks and chat about the day’s adventures.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE You won’t just be meeting members of the Neilson team. As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we employ people from the local community to work alongside our UK staff. This adds a real local flavour to your holiday and helps us give something back to the regions that host our Beachclubs.

NOTHING BUT THE BEST It can be daunting choosing a resort – with so many different watersports and activities on offer, you really are spoilt for choice. Don’t worry though, our Brighton-based advisors have the experience necessary to find the best holiday options for you. Many of our team members have previously worked in our Beachclubs as instructors, bike guides and nannies, so you’ll always get insightful answers to any questions you might have.

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A TASTE OF THE MED

MOUTH WATERING MENUS

NON-INCLUSIVE NIGHTS

Let us tempt you with food created by a team of local chefs passionate about using the freshest ingredients, with daily specials and options to suit every palette and dietary requirement. We’ll showcase the finest cuisine that Greece and Turkey has to offer, as our team of foodies takes you on a tour of the local delicacies.

Head out into the nearby towns and villages to discover traditional tavernas and restaurants – the three nights not included in the standard Club Board give you the perfect opportunity to do just that. Or, if you don’t want to go out, choose instead to relax at the Beachclub bar where you can enjoy a cocktail and choose from our bistro menu or weekly barbeque.

CLUB BOARD Stay with us and we’ll make sure you’re well fed on our standard ‘Club Board’ basis – that’s a daily buffet-style breakfast and lunch, plus four evening meals each week. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, yoghurt, juices, cereals, freshly made bread, local cheeses and preserves, with hot options such as pancakes and omelettes. Fancy a lie-in? Then a continental style breakfast of tea, coffee, juice and pastries is available until 11am. At lunch, enjoy a quick snack or a full sit down meal from our buffet. At the end of the day enjoy a buffet style evening meal with a waiter service for drinks. Upgrade to Full Board if you’d like us to take care of all your evening meals; check out the section on the right for more details.

A TASTE OF THE MED

Take your breakfast al fresco for the perfect way to fuel your day, or relax with a long, lazy lunch basking in the Mediterranean sun. Get your friends and family together to enjoy tasty meals made with ingredients sourced from the surrounding area and infused with local flavours. Delicious food and great company – life doesn’t get much better than this.

FULL BOARD If you’d rather eat with us every evening, upgrade to Full Board and we’ll take care of you, even throwing in a bottle of house wine each evening to share between two. Your evening meal will be from either our à la carte bistro menu, buffet or delicious barbeque. It’s fantastic value at just £70 per adult and £25 per child. Please note that kids under 5 years get high tea every day as standard, so the full board supplement does not apply.

Please note that the Cosmos Beachclub in Vassiliki is based on bed and continental breakfast.

LIQUID REFRESHMENT Mineral water, tea and coffee are all included with your meals, while other drinks can be purchased from the bar. Our drinks menu includes all the usual favourites, such as classic cocktails and refreshing beers and ciders, but also soft drinks such as smoothies and homemade lemonade plus local and international wines and spirits for you to enjoy.

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JUST FOR ADULTS

Kids can be great fun, but sometimes you just want a little peace and quiet, right? That’s why we have ‘just for adults’ weeks for singles, couples and groups of friends and older family members who want to relax in a child-free environment. Don’t feel as if you’ll be missing out, either as the adult-only weeks have the same excellent range of social events and activities as any other week. It’s all about taking it easy, whether that means yoga classes in the morning, hitting the tennis courts, enjoying live acoustic music at night, or generally socialising and having fun where the minimum age of guests is at least 18 years. ADAKOY BEACHCLUB

MESSINI BEACHCLUB

Adakoy Beachclub in Turkey has something for everyone: unique charm, a friendly atmosphere and the bright lights of Marmaris within easy reach, should the mood take you. ‘Just for adults’ weeks run on the 2nd, 9th and 16th May 2015.

Modern, contemporary design with great sailing and biking. Kick of your holidays in style with flights from Heathrow operated by British Airways. (Manchester and Birmingham also available with Thomas Cook Airlines). Our ‘Just for adults’ weeks will run on the 30th August and 6th September 2015.

SEASIDE BEACHCLUB This small and welcoming resort is beyond popular, with guests coming back year after year to enjoy the exclusive atmosphere. Our ‘Just for adults’ weeks will be taking place on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th September 2015.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS We have a number of rooms with no single supplement, great if you’re going it alone or just want the luxury of a room to yourself. Ask us about our great range of deals available in all Beachclubs during low season on holidays booked before 6th January 2015. (Subject to availability).

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FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES

ON THE WATER FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES

‘Bored’ is not a word you’ll hear on a Neilson Holiday, not with children’s clubs running 6 days a week and activities such as sailing, kayaking and nature trails.

It can be a lot of work keeping kids happy on holiday, believe us, we know. Toddlers have completely different needs from young teenagers, with different levels of supervision, mealtimes and so on. That’s why we’ve created a number of different children’s club for kids of all ages – from cute babies right up to cool teenagers. All our clubs run six days a week and are packed full of fun activities, so parents can lie back and relax, but not too much because you could be out on the water or on the tennis courts too, right?

NEW FRIENDS GUARANTEED We have nine different children’s clubs, including TAG for teenagers, all specially designed to group kids by age and experience in various activities. Ages catered for range from 4 months right up to 17 years, so kids are pretty much guaranteed to meet others of their age and make new friends. Children will be grouped according to their school year and when you are travelling – speak to your Neilson travel advisor for more information.

EVENING CARE Just because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean kids don’t still need looking after. We know that parents appreciate one or two quiet evenings while on holiday, so we offer supervised evening activities or sleepclubs for all children.

SAFETY The safety of your children is paramount, so we make sure that all our team are fully trained experts in childcare, as well as being people who love working with kids. Relax and be safe in the knowledge that your children are in our very capable hands.

ADDITIONAL NEEDS If your child requires a different level of care, please advise us when booking. We can then send you a form to complete, providing detailed information about your child’s needs. See page 131 for more information.

GRAB YOUR PLACES, QUICK! Children’s clubs are always in great demand and places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee a place. Speak to your Neilson travel advisor about securing a spot.

CHILD PRICING Did you know that families with kids get better room rates? Children aged 2-14 years travel at a discounted rate of up to 40% off the standard adult price, even if they’re

staying in their own room. Children also count towards occupancy, something you’ll be hard pressed to find elsewhere, offering families staying in two or more rooms even more great savings.

OUR FAMILY OFFERS Children save up to 40% on the adult holiday prices plus we have some fantastic family savings of up to £1200 per family, with child prices starting from just £249. Book by 6th January 2015.

OUR CLUBS Page Starfish Sea Urchins & Sea Badgers Surfbusters & Sharksters Surf Squad & Wave Riders Hot Shots TAG

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STARFISH Little ones aged 4-23 months are looked after in the calm, safe and reassuring atmosphere that is our Starfish club, so you can have peace of mind when out enjoying your favourite activities. We have one nanny for every two babies, so they get lots of care and attention, and you can drop by anytime you want.

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EVERYTHING PARENTS NEED

All children get a rash vest, sun hat and drawstring bag in their club colours, on arrival. We also have lots of baby baths and cots in resort that can be requested for your room prior to arrival, providing you with conveniences that you would normally leave at home. Pushchairs are also available once in resort, but cannot be pre-booked. Our Beachclubs have an on-site shop or there are nearby convenience stores, all stocking baby wipes, nappies, formula and other useful baby bits.

MEALTIMES

Hungry young ones have to be fed the best ingredients possible, so we’ve a wholesome menu with plenty of fruit and vegetables. All of our food can be pureed, or you can bring your own processed baby food. Drinks and snacks are included, but parents should bring or buy their own formula milk. Lunchtime is unsupervised and taken with the parents, while children’s tea at 5pm everyday is supervised by our lovely nannies, or you can also attend with your child.

FACILITIES

Your children will be as happy as can be in our crèches, comforting and fun as they are. There are stacks of age-appropriate games and books, plus cots for naptime. We make full use of other resort facilities so your little ones don’t spend all day in the crèche. Whether indoors or out, they’ll be kept cool, sheltered and protected from the Mediterranean sun at all times.

24-HOUR BABY ROOM

Every Beachclub has a 24-hour baby room, a dedicated space for you to make your babies’ meals, warm formula and sterilise bottles. Alternatively, a baby booster pack can be pre-booked for £30 per week, which includes a kettle and microwave in your room, a bottle steriliser, a chair baby bouncer and a changing mat.

CLUB HOURS & COST

4 days a week from 9.30am – 12.30pm & 2.30pm – 5.30pm 2 days a week from 2.30pm – 11pm We provide evening care in the club until 11pm two evenings per week. This is included in the cost of the club, leaving you free to enjoy a lovely peaceful evening meal or late-night stroll. The crèche also starts later on these two days, so you can enjoy some quality family time. One week £300 Two weeks £475

SLEEP CLUB

In addition to the standard club hours (see above), you can book your child into our Sleep Club. This extra service is available from 7-11pm on three evenings for a supplement of £15 per 2 hours session (subject to availability). There is a discount if you book the Sleep Club for all three additional evenings, and siblings are half price.

TIMETABLE OF BABIES FUN DAY Fun and friendly with lots of cuddles for our youngest guests

Our nannies will make your children feel safe and cared for, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday with peace of mind.

8am Breakfast with Mummy & Daddy 9.30am Outdoor games 10.30am Nap time 11.30am Sandcastle & pirates 12.30pm Lunchtime with mummy & daddy 2.30pm Water fun in the pool 3.30pm Snack time 4.30pm Messy play & creative painting 5pm High tea 5.30pm Time with Mummy & Daddy

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SEA URCHINS & SEA BADGERS Kids aged 2 to 4 (pre-school) and those in reception class and year 1 at school will absolutely love the Sea Urchins and Sea Badgers clubs. There is so much to do everyday, with beach activities, mystery trips, pirate adventures, kayaking, dressing up and so much more. Sea Urchins will have plenty of quiet times, while Sea Badgers will spend more time out and about, all with the careful supervision, support and attention of one nanny for every four children. If you only need supervision at certain times, all our clubs are drop-in and drop-out, anytime, so parents and children can pick and choose the sessions and activities they wish.

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USEFUL TO KNOW

All Sea Urchins and Sea Badgers will get a rash vest, a sun hat to protect them from the Mediterranean sun when out and about, and a drawstring bag, all in their club’s colours. Pushchairs for younger children are also available from the resort, while baby wipes and disposable nappies can be found in the on-site shop or in local stores.

Warning: your children will have so much fun, they may never want to leave our Sea Urchins and Sea Badgers clubs.

MEALTIMES

Four of the six days per week we supervise lunch, while everyday at 5pm is children’s teatime that parents can also attend. We know how important healthy, appealing food is to growing kids, which is why our menu has plenty of choice , so even the fussiest of eaters should find something they like.

FACILITIES

Our club rooms are cool and shady, and places where kids will be happy to spend time out of the warm sunshine. There are stacks of games and books for all ages, plus movies for that all-important wind-down time before you come and collect your children. Not all the time is spent inside – we make full use of the resort facilities with time spent by the pool and on the beach.

TODDLER PACK

Add a Toddler Pack to your room for just £15 per week, and we’ll put a kettle, microwave and changing mat in your room – all very handy if you’re travelling with younger Sea Urchins.

CLUB HOURS

4 days a week from 9.30am – 5.30pm 2 days a week from 2.30pm – 11pm If you’d like to enjoy a quiet evening and a spot of dinner, we’re very happy to look after your children for two evenings, included in the price of the clubs. These days also start later, so you can have some quality family time in the mornings. Both Sea Urchins and Sea Badgers are FREE of charge.

ADDITIONAL EVENING CARE

In addition to the standard club hours (see above), you can book your child into the Sleep Club. This service is available on three evenings from 7-11pm and is available for a supplement of £15 per 2 hour session. If you book three additional evenings, you’ll get a nice discount on the cost of the Sleep Club. All siblings are half price. For older Sea Badgers there is the option to join the Surfbusters evening social from 7-10pm. This will be at the sole discretion of the kids club supervisor in resort.

TIMETABLE OF A FUN DAY

Action packed days designed to stimulate and keep your children happy all day long 8am Breakfast with Mummy & Daddy 9.30am Getting-to-know-you games 10.30am Dinghy sailing 11.30am Tiny tennis 12.30pm Supervised lunchtime within the club 2.30pm Let’s go kayaking 3.30pm Wibble Wobble paddle boards 4.30pm Face painting 5.00pm Children’s tea time supervised within the club 5.30pm Time with Mummy & Daddy

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SURFBUSTERS & SHARKSTERS

Kids in school years 2-3, and 4-6, will find tons to keep them busy in our Surfbusters and Sharksters children’s clubs. Just because they’re young, doesn’t mean they have to miss out on all the fun the adults are having, oh no! Kids will get to try many of the same activities including sailing, tennis and kayaking as mummy and daddy.

SURFBUSTERS & SHARKSTERS

As with all our clubs, Surfbusters and Sharksters are drop-in and drop-out so you can choose which sessions your kids spend with us.

Back on the beach and the fun continues, with team games, laughter and making new friends. They may even learn to bake something simple, or make a yummy pizza, alongside our local chefs. Our dedicated team of young supervisors work to a ratio of one for every eight children. FACILITIES

All Surfbusters and Sharksters get a rash vest, a sun hat and a drawstring bag. The club rooms are cool and shady retreats from the Mediterranean sunshine, and a place where kids can chill out and wind down before you come to collect them. When not inside, we make the most of the resort facilities including trying many activities as possible.

MEALTIMES

We’ll keep an eye on your kids at lunchtime within our children’s clubs, while breakfast and the evening meal is usually taken with parents. Good, healthy food is vital for growing bodies, so we offer wholesome, appealing meals with plenty of fruit and veg.

CLUB HOURS & EVENING CARE 4 days a week from 9.30am – 5.30pm 2 days a week from 2.30pm – 11pm

You’ll see that supervision is available in the club until 11pm on two evenings per week, so parents can have a couple of quiet evenings to themselves. If required we can also provide free evening care between 7-10pm on three more evenings. Both clubs are FREE of charge.

TIMETABLE OF FUN ACTIVITY

Our full on, fun-packed days will keep youngsters happy and entertained all day long. Here’s an example of a typical Surfbuster and Sharkster day: 8am Breakfast with the family 9.30am Learning to windsurf 10.30am Sand sculptures 11.30am Paddle boarding and balance games 12.30pm Supervised lunchtime within the club 2.30pm Ski boat ride 3.30pm Cooking time – let’s bake! 4.30pm On the tennis courts 5.30pm Clubs finish for the day

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SURF SQUAD & WAVE RIDERS

Surf Squad (school years 7 & 8) and Wave Riders (school years 9 & 10) are clubs for older children and young teenagers who want to get a taste for as many activities as possible, such as dinghy sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Older kids like to carry on the fun into the evening, so we put on meal and movie nights, all the while supervised by our young, dynamic and professional team, who work to a ratio of one for every eight kids. Both clubs are drop-in and drop-out, and may sometimes be combined. FACILITIES

All Surf Squad and Wave Riders get a rash vest, sun hat and drawstring bag. All our club rooms are cool and shady, and a great place for older kids and teenagers to relax after a day of fun outside on the water or on the beach.

MEALTIMES

The Surf Squad and Wave Riders aren’t supervised at mealtimes, instead all meals are taken outside of the club with friends or family members. Children in or entering their teenage years need plenty of wholesome food, so our delicious menus include lots of fruit and vegetables.

CLUB HOURS & EVENING CARE

4 days a week from 9.30am – 12.30pm & 2.30pm – 5.30pm 2 days a week from 2.30pm – 10pm We provide free evening care in the club until 10pm on two evenings per week, and if required from 7-10pm on two additional evenings. Both clubs are FREE of charge.

Give your kids a Neilson holiday they’ll never forget, with days packed full of activities and supervised fun in the evenings.

TIMETABLE OF FUN ACTIVITY

Here’s what kids in our Surf Squad and Wave Riders clubs can expect from their awesome, action-packed day with us: 8am 9.30am 10.30am 11.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm

Breakfast with the family Dinghy sailing Kayak safari Pool games Lunchtime with family and friends Tennis Windsurfing Paddle boarding Clubs finish for the day

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HOT SHOTS Budding sailors and windsurfers will find lots to keep them challenged in our Hot Shots club. Unlike other childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clubs, the focus here is on developing particular skills and talents, with much of the day spent on the water with our Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualified instructors. Children can also work towards the RYA Youth Sailing Awards, learning the basics through to gybing and tacking, water safety and rigging. The club is dip-in and dip-out, so children and parents can choose their sessions. Whichever times they pick, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always meet new friends, gain confidence on the water, learn about teamwork and gain skills to last a lifetime.

Our Hot Shots club is the perfect place for children who want to develop new skills and gain awards in sailing and windsurfing.

Lunchtimes are supervised within the club, while breakfast and dinner is typically taken with the family. As always, the menu we offer is wholesome, hearty and comes with plenty of fruit and veg so our talented Hot Shots have plenty of fuel in their bellies.

CLUB HOURS, EVENING CARE & COST

6 days a week from 9.30am – 5.30pm One week £175 Two weeks £300 We also provide free supervision from 7-10pm on three evenings.

TIMETABLE OF FUN ACTIVITY

It’s all about learning new skills and developing existing ones when it comes to our Hot Shots. Here’s a typical day out on the water: 8am 9.30am 10.30am 11.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm

Breakfast with the family Dinghy sailing Dinghy sailing Pool games Lunchtime with family and friends Windsurfing Windsurfing Pool games Clubs finish for the day

HOT SHOTS & TAG (TEEN ACTIVITY GROUP)

MEALTIMES

TAG (TEEN ACTIVITY GROUP) Clubs aren’t for everyone, but for older teenagers who would rather spend time away from their parents and with others their own age, we’ve put together a group that’s got all the same watersport and beach activities, but with more relaxed supervision. Club leaders are young, friendly and treat TAG members as equals, listening to any suggestions when it comes to activities. TAGs are also welcome to come and go as they please and join in with the adult session if they want – there really are no restrictions.

CLUB HOURS & EVENING SUPERVISION

4 days a week from 9.30am – 12.30pm & 2.30pm – 5.30pm 2 days a week from 2.30pm – 10pm We provide free supervision in the club until 10pm on two evenings, and if required from 7-10pm on two additional evenings. TAG is FREE of charge.

We do organise some activities to break the ice and make sure everyone’s involved and getting along, such as evening meals out in the local village, barbeques and quiz nights.

MEALTIMES

TAGs are then free to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner outside the club with friends or family.

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ON THE WATER

We can’t get enough of watersports here at Neilson. From waterskiing to wakeboarding, and windsurfing to dinghy sailing, we’ve made it our business for nearly 40 years to be not just watersports experts, but true enthusiasts as well. We’ve picked the best equipment from brands used by watersport lovers around the world, and our instructors are passionate about teaching people how to get the most out of their favourite sports. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) can back us up on this, they’ve passed all our Beachclubs as RYA training centres. Courses – accredited by the RYA and British Canoe Union (BCU) and included in your holiday at no extra cost, so there’s really no reason not to acquire new skills in many of our watersport activities. We know classes aren’t for everyone, which is why much of our equipment is available for individual use, so you can sail, surf or paddle at your own pace. Our beaches are always supervised, and our beach team is on hand to assist with rigging and de-rigging of boats and boards.

Check out our individual watersport introductions or resort pages to find out which Beachclubs is best for in your chosen watersport.

YOUR SAFETY Watersports are great fun, but there’s no messing around when it comes to safety. We take your wellbeing very seriously, so whenever you’re out on the water, so too are our safety boats. We have designated sailing areas, safety towers on shore, and safety equipment such as buoyancy aids and helmets. Buoyancy aids must always be worn when dinghy sailing, kayaking and by beginner windsurfers.

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DINGHY SAILING Racing across azure waters, the wind in your hair and the sun on your face – sounds amazing, right? We absolutely love dinghy sailing and know you’ll go crazy for it too. Whether you’re a speed junkie or prefer a more leisurely sail, our dinghies offer up new thrills (and spills!) for beginners and experts alike. Our instructors have more years of experience between them than they care to mention, all our courses and tuition are available at no extra cost to you and are Royal Yachting Association (RYA) approved, plus you’ll get all the equipment you could ever need.

DINGHY SAILING

INCLUSIVE TUITION & COURSES

If you don’t know your main sail from your rudder, don’t be embarrassed, we all have to start somewhere. Dinghy sailing is surprisingly simple, especially when you’re shown the ropes by our experienced instructors. They’re friendly, hugely qualified and wildly passionate about dinghy sailing.

Sail all day long until the sun sets if you like – our beaches stay open until the last person is finished for the day.

Our courses are taught according to the syllabus of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). Whatever your age or ability, our fully inclusive group tuition is available six days a week.

PRIVATE TUITION

Fancy a little one-on-one tuition, or perhaps with a small group of family and friends? Our inclusive courses are top notch, but if you want to master a particular skill, have a word with the beach manager of your Beachclub and for a small supplement you can book private tuition.

EQUIPMENT

We’re not just bragging when we say we have the best equipment there is. Well, maybe just a little, but not without reason! We pick the best kit from Hartley, Laser, RS and Topper depending on the different wind and weather conditions at each of our locations.

PREMIUM DINGHY SAILING

Guests at Phokaia Beachclub in Turkey are in for a treat. For an extra £250 per sailor per week, take to the water in a high performance RS100, RS700 or RS800 dinghy. These are only really for experienced

sailors, with dedicated instructors on hand to assist with rigging, de-rigging, launching and landing.

Enjoy savings of up to 50% when you book the Premium dinghy package before 6th January 2015.

RACING

What better way to show off your new dinghy sailing skills than with a good oldfashioned race? Wives become rivals, kids mere competitors, and ultimate glory awaits as you head to the finish line. Dinghy racing is now so popular that we run a series of events over the course of a week, with a full regatta at the end.

CHILDREN & SAILING

Why should adults have all the fun? Kids keen to sail will love our Hot Shots club or when not in club, children are more than welcome to sail with their parents. Kids 14 years and over can join the adult sailing programme and show mum and dad how it’s really done.

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Dinghy sailing is available in all of our Beachclubs. However, if dinghy sailing is an important part of your holiday, the above Beachclubs are likely to suit you more. For more information on conditions please see the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on RYA tuition, sailing courses and our range of dinghies see neilson.co.uk/dinghysailing

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WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING Waterskiing and wakeboarding are our kind of fun, and both are included in the price of your holiday where available. All our Beachclubs have British Waterski ‘Approved Ski School’ status, and for the real keenies there’s a Premium package at selected resorts.

WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING

INCLUSIVE WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING

Keen skiers and boarders can upgrade to our Premium package to ensure prime time on the water.

We’re proud to be one of the few holiday companies to offer inclusive waterskiing and wakeboarding alongside other great watersport activities and services. We provide professional tuition to everyone, from complete beginners up to more experienced skiers and boarders, using performance craft from Ski Nautique, Sportique and Sea Sport. We offer a range of monoskis, slalom skis, wakeboards, wakeskates , knee boards and children’s skis. With seven hours skiing each day, we aim to ensure that everybody who wants to ski or board gets at least 2 sessions per week, with a maximum of one per day free of charge.

PREMIUM WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING

Waterski and wakeboard fans should head to the Vounaki, Retreat, Seaside, Adakoy, and Phokaia Beachclubs, where you can guarantee yourselves two 15-minute sessions per day, 6 days a week, from £225pp. Head out onto the water when conditions are best, and your dedicated, expert instructor will help you make rapid progress in mastering new skills. When not taking advantage of the Premium package, you’re more than welcome to book yourself onto any of the standard free sessions.

Enjoy savings of up to 50% when you book the Premium waterski package before 6th January 2015.

CHILDREN & WATERSKIING

Children who can already waterski can join in with any of our regular free sessions, or as part of our Premium package. All children must be at least 1.2m tall to waterski.

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Waterskiing and wakeboarding is available everywhere except the Cosmos Beachclub in Vassiliki. However the Beachclubs mentioned above typically have the most suitable conditions and also have the option to book the Premium package. For more information please refer to the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on waterskiing and wakeboarding see neilson.co.uk/waterskiing

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KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLE BOARD Take to the water with a kayak or stand up paddle board â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both are great for exploring amazing coastlines, provide great workouts for your arms and core, and are completely free of charge at all our Beachclubs. British Canoe Union (BCU) courses are also available at the Retreat Beachclub in Greece.

No experience? No problem. Our kayaks are incredibly easy to use, so much so that you can take them out independently at any of our Beachclubs. There are guided kayak safaris throughout the week if you would like to explore the local area, also look out for our ‘bi’yaking’ trips – a bicycle and kayak combo where you’ll explore the local area by land and sea.

EQUIPMENT & TUITION

You can always kayak on your own, of course, but isn’t it nicer to share a holiday experience? Buddy up on a coastline adventure with our two-person equipment. All our Beachclubs have a choice of one and two-seater kayaks from Perception of the ‘sit-on-top’ variety. For those staying at the Retreat Beachclub in Greece, British Canoe Union (BCU) one

Grab a paddle and explore magnificent coastlines with your family and friends.

and two-star short courses are included in the price of your holiday. Start with the onestar course to learn the basic strokes before moving up to two-star for rescue techniques and more advanced paddle skills.

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

No, you won’t actually be walking on water, but you may well feel like you are. Stand up paddle boards (SUPs) are new, exciting, complement other activities really well, and provide a whole-body and ‘core’ workout for honing that perfect beach body of yours. They’re also easy to use and freely available at all our Beachclubs.

KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLE BOARD

KAYAKING

EQUIPMENT & TUITION

The Red SUPs we provide are suitable for paddle boarders of all abilities. Formal tuition isn’t necessary, but our ever-helpful team is on hand with a few tips on how to get started.

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Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding is available at all Beachclubs. However conditions and the local surroundings in the above clubs are best suited to these activities. For more information please refer to the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on kayaking and stand up paddle boarding see neilson.co.uk/kayaking

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WINDSURFING Windsurfing on a Neilson holiday isn’t only about having fun in the sun, sailing along with the wind at your back. That’s a big part of it, sure, but you can also get new skills and qualifications and score some major bragging rights when you get home. We have Royal Yachting Association (RYA) accredited classes for all abilities, from kids to seasoned pros, and there’s loads of excellent kit at all our Beachclubs. Sign up to sessions of your choice – it’s all included in the cost of your holiday.

Windsurfing junkies staying at Seaside Beachclub can get a high performance fix for just £75pppw. You’ll get lightweight boards with carbon fibre masts, expert race coaching and GPS timing, and a dedicated instructor to help you get the most out of the advanced equipment.

Tuition is fully inclusive, runs 6 days a week and is expertly delivered to all abilities.

WINDSURFING

PREMIUM WINDSURFING PACKAGE

Enjoy savings of up to 50% when you book the Premium windsurfing package before 6th January 2015.

CHILDREN & WINDSURFING EQUIPMENT

It wouldn’t really be a Neilson adventure if we didn’t have the best equipment available. We’ve handpicked the kit most suited to the local conditions at your Beachclub, from renowned brands such as Tushingham, RRD, Fanatic and Starboard.

Children can experience windsurfing in our kids clubs, or enter into our Hot Shots programme for keen budding windsurfers. Kids of 14 years and over can challenge the grown-ups by joining any of our adult sailing programmes.

FREE TUITION & COURSES

For all our windsurfing courses and qualifications, our experienced team of instructors follow the teaching syllabus of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the UK national governing body whose safety standards we also adhere to at all our Beachclubs. Tuition is fully inclusive, runs 6 days a week and is expertly delivered to all abilities. Ask about private tuition, either one-on-one or in small groups, whilst at your Beachclub.

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Windsurfing is available in all of our Beachclubs. However, if windsurfing is an important part of your holiday, the above Beachclubs are likely to suit you better. For more information on kit levels, wind and windsurfing conditions at each of our clubs, please refer to the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on RYA tuition, windsurfing courses and equipment see neilson.co.uk/windsurfing

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DAY YACHTING When most people think of yachting, they picture luxury, freedom and adventure, but all of it well beyond the reach of most holidaymakers. Think again, friends, this is a Neilson Beachclub experience. Set out on a yacht with a skipper and crew alongside you, explore amazing places, go wherever you want, whenever you want â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in short, try something unique and gain a new sense of freedom.

DAY YACHTING

DAY SAILS

Relax and soak up the sunshine on deck while our skipper sails you around beautiful islands, coves and bays of Greece and Turkey.

There really is no better way to discover secret beaches, unspoilt islands and local villages than having one’s own yacht and heading out on the open seas. For £300 per yacht per day, sail out with a Neilson skipper on hand to take the strain, sail the boat and basically do all the hard work, while you sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of something cold and refreshing with your picnic. Day yachting is available to pre-book at the Retreat and Vounaki Beachclubs in Greece, and Adakoy Beachclub in Turkey.

CHAMPAGNE & SUNSET CRUISES

Spoil yourself rotten with a champagne and sunset cruise, perfect if you want to add a touch of romance to your holiday. Watch a wonderful sunset with your special someone, feel the cool evening breeze on your face and take home memories to last a lifetime. Available to book locally, subject to availability.

STAY & SAIL HOLIDAYS

If, like us, you’re hooked on sailing and want to experience the sense of freedom and adventure for longer than a day, why not try one of our Stay and Sail holidays? Combine a week at one of our exclusive Beachclub resorts with a week sailing on flotilla. See pages 8-9 for more details.

WHERE TO GO – CLUBS AT A GLANCE

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For more information please refer to the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on our Stay and Sail and Sailing holidays please visit neilson.co.uk/sailing

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ON THE SHORE

Variety is the spice of life, which is why we provide many onshore activities to complement the watersports at all of our Beachclubs. Tennis, biking, volleyball, table tennis and more, depending on where you stay, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty for landlubbers to enjoy. Hit the trails and get those legs working on our fleet of high quality mountain bikes. Our bike guides will help you discover coastal tarmac cruises to more challenging off-road rides. Fancy a spot of tennis? Our Beachclubs have daily group coaching sessions available at no extra cost, so you can really perfect your game.

THE LOCAL AREA You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend all your time in the Beachclubs, we encourage you to explore the local area and get a taste for the culture and lifestyle of our host countries. Museums, ancient and historical sites, colourful markets and boating trips will help you make so much more of your Beachclub holiday.

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TENNIS Tennis, the game of gentlemen and ladies, and freely available to play at any of our Beachclubs. We also run daily group coaching sessions, available at no extra cost, so you can work on your game and perfect that killer backhand. So if Murray Mania grips you everytime Wimbledon comes around but you still havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t picked up a racquet, then a Beachclub holiday is the ideal time to get your trainers on and have a go.

We can’t promise you’ll be able to give Andy Murray a run for his money, but with coaching sessions grouped by ability, you’ll certainly be able to practice with and improve against others of the same level. Group tuition is available at all our Beachclubs, at no extra cost and when not being used for coaching, our courts can be used for free-play.

EQUIPMENT

Tennis is a game of skill, intellect and nerve, but the equipment is pretty important too. To give you the best game possible, we provide racquets and balls from renowned French experts Babolat, one of the oldest companies specialising in racquet sports.

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If you’re looking to advance your game or simply plan on spending most of your time on the tennis courts, then you should head to the Andriake Beachclub.

ONE-TO-ONE COACHING

TENNIS

INCLUSIVE TENNIS COACHING

If your serve is letting you down, book a one-to-one coaching session and iron out any little kinks in your game. These are available to book in resort, and you’re welcome to join any of the free group sessions as well. Private coaching costs £37.50 per hour, or £20 for 30 minutes. Blocks of four private sessions can be booked for £135, subject to availability.

FREE JUNIOR COACHING

Children as young as 2 can get an introduction to tennis within their clubs, and older kids can enjoy matches and learn new skills with our expert tuition. Future Federers and Sharapovas aged 8-14 can participate in group coaching sessions free of charge, which run for 45 minutes per day in all our Beachclubs.

Here we have a top class tennis centre with 4 astroturf and 2 clay courts and the option to book the Premium tennis package. For just £250 per person, the Premium package serves up 2 hours of group coaching per day (maximum 6 per group), clay court technique clinics plus a private 1-2-1 coaching session.

Enjoy savings of up to 50% when you book the Premium tennis package (subject to availability).

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Tennis is available everywhere except the Cosmos Beachclub in Vassiliki. However if tennis is an important part of your holiday the above Beachclubs offer four or more courts and a comprehensive coaching programme. For more information please refer to the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on tennis please see neilson.co.uk/tennis

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MOUNTAIN & ROAD BIKING Great kit, great bike guides and great trailsâ&#x20AC;Ś Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to mention the stunning scenery, camaraderie and new challenges just crying out to be discovered. Jump on a bike and discover interesting and unusual places to ride, both off the beaten track and on roads that wind through the countryside surrounding our Beachclubs.

Top quality bikes from TREK are completely free for you to use all day, every day. They’re also maintained by our bike guides, who really know what they’re doing, so you can be confident in riding without any problems. Bikes come in a variety of sizes, from 15.5” to 21”, and full suspension mountain or carbon fibre road bikes are available to book for the real enthusiasts at a small supplement. We provide helmets, gloves and water bottles, so all you need is a pair of trainers, shorts, a t-shirt and a burning desire to hit the open road or conquer a country trail.

BOOK-A-BIKE

If you think you’ll want to ride throughout your Neilson holiday, go ahead and book a bike ahead of time for a small supplement of £75 per week, you won’t regret it. We have full suspension TREK bikes at the Messini Beachclubs in Greece, and Andriake Beachclub in Turkey. Avid road bikers, book yourself a TREK Domane series bike with lightweight carbon frame at Greece’s Retreat and Messini Beachclubs or the Phokaia Beachclub in Turkey.

YOUR BIKE GUIDES

So you’ve got your bike sorted, gloves on, water bottle filled up and you’re ready and raring to head out. But where? Our expert guides are on hand to share their excellent local knowledge of the roads and trails, suitable for all abilities, and all at no extra cost to you. If you want, we also have women-only guided rides.

The easier rides follow coastal paths and shady olive groves, while the intermediate trails have steady inclines to get those leg muscles working a little harder. Our expert rides are longer and the terrain is technically challenging. You can also decide to go it alone, of course, as our bikes are free to use during the day whenever the bikes are not being used for guided rides, with route cards available from the Beachclub information centre. Whichever level you choose, guided or otherwise, there’s something on offer for everyone.

MOUNTAIN & ROAD BIKING

OUR BIKES

SKILLS / MAINTENANCE CLINICS

We have one or two sessions per week focusing on techniques, plus an early evening session on how to maintain your bike. You’ll cover the general checks and how to tune your gears and brakes for optimal performance – bring along a beer too!

CHILDREN & BIKING

Kids aged 13 and under can go free riding or join in with the guided bike rides, as long as they are with their parent or guardian and can physically ride a bike safely. 14-17 year olds can go on guided rides but must free ride with somebody who is over 18. Our smallest bikes usually have 15” frames, suitable for kids of 12 years and older.

ALL ABOUT THE RIDE

Our guided mountain bike rides, which are graded according to skill and fitness level and take place throughout the week, tend to be more challenging in the morning, while leisurely rides take place in the afternoons.

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Mountain biking is available in all of our Beachclubs whilst road biking is only in the four mentioned above. For more information please check out the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on mountain and road biking please see neilson.co.uk/biking

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FITNESS If you want to push your body a bit further, or maybe just have a relaxing stretch, all our Beachclubs offer a range of fitness classes to suit all levels and abilities. These classes are great as a stand-alone activity or the perfect complement to all of our other activities.

FITNESS

OUR CLASSES

Relax with yoga or work up a sweat with bootcamp and Zumba, however you like to keep fit, we’ve got it covered.

Feel the burn and shed some serious calories in our high-energy bootcamp, Zumba and aerobics sessions, or sculpt your body with Pilates, fitball, interval training and boxercise. Combine with relaxing morning walks and yoga for the perfect all-round mind, body and spirit regime. Although all our Beachclubs offer a comprehensive range of classes and the necessary equipment, the following resorts have better equipped indoor facilities: Andriake, Portomyrina Palace and Retreat Beachclubs.

EXPERT DELIVERY

We’ve drafted in real fitness fanatics to head up the classes at all our Beachclubs, as fun and friendly as they are serious about your exercise objectives. Exercising with others is always great, but if group classes aren’t your thing, or if you have specific fitness goals and would like some one-on-one time with one of our experts, ask in resort about personal training and fitness testing (at a supplement and depending on availability).

SPECIALIST WEEKS

If yoga is your thing, or perhaps you’re into triathlon and outdoor fitness, check out our specialist fitness weeks. Dedicate yourself to 6-days of your chosen specialist activity. Head over to neilson.co.uk for more information.

SWIM COACHING

If you’re not as confident in the water as you’d like to be or would like to improve your technique, what with all the excellent watersports on offer, we have swimming clinics for all abilities. You’ll make quick progress in a private one-to-one class. There’s also a children’s learn to swim course for children, 30 minutes a day for 5 days. All lessons are available at a supplement bookable locally and subject to availability.

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Fitness classes are available in every Beachclub. However, if you are a real fitness fan we think you will really enjoy the facilities at the above Beachclubs. For more information please refer to the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on Fitness please see neilson.co.uk/fitness

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AND RELAXâ&#x20AC;Ś A relaxing massage can be the perfect way to sooth stiff muscles after a few days out on the water, or simply indulge, because everybody deserves a little pampering now and then. Spoil yourself completely and enjoy treatments from exclusive brand Temple Spa.

SPA

BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Beauty may only be skin deep, but sometimes a little attention from a beautician can work wonders for your confidence. If you’re planning a special night out, or just forgot to tend to the essentials before setting off on holiday, we have a full list of beauty treatments such as waxing, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, facials and hair removal. You may be there for the watersports, but why not look fantastic while you’re out on the water.

RELAX HARDER THAN EVER

Play hard, relax hard, that’s one of our mantras. We offer a range of spa treatments that add a touch of luxury to every Beachclub, for both men and women. We also have special offers and treatments unique to each location, so do visit neilson.co.uk for more information.

TEMPLE SPA

All our treatments use Temple Spa products, fusing high-quality, organic, Mediterranean botanicals together for the wellness of your skin, body and soul. You’re bound to fall in love with these products, so we’ve made them available to buy from your Beachclub. That way you can continue to enjoy their cashmere textures and wonderful aromas when you’re back home.

MASSAGE & BODY THERAPIES

How do you like your massage? Just the back, neck and shoulders, or do you prefer the full-body, deep tissue treatment? We cover it all with a range of massage services to suit everyone. Massage treatments come in 25, 55 or 85 minute sessions, or shorter 15-minute ‘side orders’, each targeting different parts of your body and with differing intensities.

NEILSON SPA FACILITIES

If a little ‘me’ time at the spa is high on your list of priorities, you’ll do well to check out the following Beachclubs in particular: Andriake for the fabulous spa with traditional Turkish hamam, sauna, seven treatment rooms, with indoor relaxation area and outdoor terrace. Phokaia for its five spacious treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish hamam, and indoor pool; and Portomyrina Palace for its relaxation and manicure area, plus indoor adult-only pool. Where available, use of the pool, sauna and other spa facilities is free; just visit reception to sign in.

TREATMENT ROOMS

If the spa isn’t your thing and you just need a tranquil space to enjoy our range of treatments then our Adakoy, Seaside, Aeolian Village, Vounaki and Retreat Beachclubs offer at least one welcoming treatment room. Massages and other spa treatments are charged to your room.

Enjoy a FREE €100 bar or spa credit per booking on all holidays to the Andriake Beachclub in Turkey (offer is limited in number and subject to availability).

BEACHCLUBS WITH SPA’S

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Andriake Beachclub Phokaia Beachclub Portomyrina Palace Beachclub

With all the time in the world to unwind, discover a place of tranquillity and peace in our spas and treatment rooms.

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Spa treatments, massage, facials etc. are available in all of our Beachclubs with the exception of the Cosmos Beachclub. However if you are looking for that extra something we think you will really enjoy the facilities on offer at the above Beachclubs. For more information please refer to the relevant resort pages. For detailed information on Spa and wellness please see neilson.co.uk/spa

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WELCOME TO TURKEY With one foot in the East and one in the West, Turkey is an explosion of cultures and influences. The Turkish people have an unrivalled reputation for hospitality which shines through. Its rich history is very much part of the present, with Roman temples, ancient theatres, churches and Ottoman mosques dotted throughout the country.

GOOD TO KNOW

WHEN TO GO

Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY).

If you’re looking for plenty of sunshine and long, hot summer days then Turkey is for you. Typically the further south and east you go, the warmer the sunshine. In May and June temperatures are in the mid 20’s and by July and August you’re looking at the mid to high 30’s with 12 hours of sunshine. Things start to cool down a little in September and October but there’s still plenty of sunshine and clear blue sky.

Local time: Turkey is 2 hours ahead of UK time Flight time from UK: approx 4 hours Visa info: British visitors to Turkey are required to obtain a visa to enter the country. You can obtain your Turkish visa on-line from the official government website www.evisa.gov.tr at a cost of $20 per person. You will receive your visa, via e-mail 24 hours after submitting your details. Failure to obtain a visa will result in entry to Turkey being refused.

WELCOME TO TURKEY

Turkey has a long and varied coastline with beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise waters, mountain ranges, lush green hillsides and numerous rocky coves to explore. One of the highlights of a visit to Turkey is, of course, the Turkish cuisine. Located as it is at the mid-point of Europe and Asia, there is a diversity to the food which has evolved over the years. You’ll have an opportunity to explore the specialities that Turkey has to offer with our Beachclub menus.

Lemnos

TURKEY

Lesvos PHOKAIA BEACHCLUB

Izmir

(pg 78)

SEASIDE BEACHCLUB

(pg 72)

Bodrum

ADAKOY BEACHCLUB

Dalaman

(pg 64)

ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB

(pg 58)

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ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB DEMRE, TURKEY

Venture east beyond the resorts of Fethiye, Kalkan and Kas off the beaten tourist track and you will find the Andriake Beachclub. Located on a long sandy beach which is also home to a couple of rustic beach tavernas serving up fresh and tasty local fish and calamari; there is a real sense of getting away from it all. In contrast the Beachclub has elegant, spacious rooms, an amazing 50-metre infinity style pool and all the usual Neilson activities including an impressive tennis centre with six courts and a great spa.

THE LOCAL AREA The Lycian coast of Turkey is packed with relics from ancient times. The agricultural town of Demre is famous for the Myra tombs, elaborately carved out of the rock faces, many complete with columns and decorated with carvings, together with a Roman amphitheatre and church built to honour St Nicholas, the world famous saint who had been the Bishop of the area. All are located just a few kilometres from Andriake Beachclub.

Everything is on a grand scale from the stylish rooms with modern bathrooms complete with walk-in showers, (some also have free standing baths) and large, super-comfortable beds to the amazing Olympic-size infinity pool and large terrace to the long, sandy beach. With just 150 rooms, the Andriake Beachclub feels very spacious and airy. The facilities are superb and include an impressive spa with sauna and hamam, tennis centre with six courts (clay and Astroturf) including a centre court and a small ‘sports’ bar, relaxing beach and pool bars and excellent children’s club facilities.

ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB, TURKEY

FANTASTIC TENNIS & LUXURIOUS SPA

Landscaped gardens surround the hotel and are dotted with hammocks, and shaded swing chairs in which to relax.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Our highest standard most spacious rooms • All rooms are deluxe or suites and most are inter-connecting through a shared lobby design • Olympic size infinity pool and separate kids’ pool • Luxury spa with sauna and hamam

• Mountain biking offers easy access to local cultural sites • Explore Kas, Kalkan and the famous sunken city of Kekova • Fly with British Airways from Heathrow (other departure points and airlines available)

• 4 Astroturf and 2 clay tennis courts with sports bar

Marmaris Dalaman

TURKEY

Fethiye

Kalkan

Kas

Demre

“The pool is just fabulous, the food is delicious, the spa is heavenly. If tennis is your thing you won’t be disappointed, our courts and coaches are amazing!” Frostie - Guest Services Manager

ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB

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ACCOMMODATION Rooms are extremely spacious with elegant furnishings and decor. Bathrooms are roomy and modern, finished in marble and natural stone with large walk in showers, some also have free standing baths. Most rooms can inter-connect and are located around an internal courtyard and gardens, ensuring most rooms have great views. Rooms at the back of the Beachclub have uninterrupted views to the beach and turquoise waters beyond, whilst those at the side have oblique sea views or face the dramatic backdrop of the Taurus mountain range.

Deluxe twin and double rooms on the first, second or third floor have double or twin beds and a sofa bed. These rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child. Inter-connecting deluxe twin and double rooms share an entrance lobby that can be closed off to create an inter-connecting room, perfect for families. Deluxe rooms can also inter-connect with a suite for those wanting even more space. Suites located on the corners of the first, second and third floor are particularly spacious; featuring a living area with two sofa beds and bathroom, leading to a bedroom with twin or double beds and en-suite bathroom. These rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children. All suites can inter-connect to a deluxe twin or double room, perfect for larger groups and families.

FOR CHILDREN

There is a large, shallow children’s pool with plenty of shade. Neilson-run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 17 years. The children’s club has its own shaded terrace and outdoor play area for younger children. Cots, additional beds, baby baths, buggies and a 24-hour baby room are also available for guests with children. See pages 22-33 for more information.

MEALS

Club board consisting of daily breakfast, daily lunch and four evening meals is included each week. Upgrade to full board on your non-inclusive nights from just £70 per adult per week and £25 per child per week.

AT A GLANCE 50m swimming pool Children’s pool Spacious and stylish accommodation Beautiful bathrooms with walk in showers, some with free standing baths Light and airy pool bar Restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining Well-equipped gym and fitness area Luxury spa with treatment rooms, VIP treatment room, relaxation area, sauna and hamam Beach bar with wonderful sunsets Free Wi-Fi in reception and at the pool bar 150 rooms Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes airport coach transfer.

ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB, TURKEY - ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

All rooms have large balcony or terrace, bathroom with shower (some have freestanding bath), air conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, TV, safe, beach towels and hairdryer. Sea view rooms are available for a supplement.

RESORT MAP

15 13

11 10

7 2

6 5 7

4 3 12

1. Reception 2. Mountain bikes 3. Tennis courts and sports bar 4. Children’s clubs 5. Spa and hamam 6. Gym 7. Accommodation 8. Restaurant

9. Pool bar 10. Swimming pool 11. Children’s pool 12. Fitness 13. Beach volleyball 14. Beach kit 15. Beach bar 16. Waterski pontoon

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ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB

ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Tennis Stand up paddle boarding (intermediate & advanced) Mountain biking (beginner & advanced) Spa & fitness See neilson.co.uk/beach/ turkey/andriake/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

tennis package - see pages 48-49 for more details. Or if you need any specific coaching we also have private one-to-one sessions available for a small supplement. (If you are planning on using the clay courts, please bring your tennis shoes!)

On occasions there is a shore break, this is when the kayaks, SUP’s and body boards come into their own, with hours of fun to be had in the waves breaking onto the sandy beach. Due to the wind direction, waterskiers and wakeboarders rise early to grab the best of the conditions, before the wind turns more onshore. If you want to experience life beneath the waves, divers can pay a supplement to join a range of PADI dive courses, qualified divers can join dive excursions to some of the best dive spots in Turkey.

ON THE SHORE

A combination of excellent riding terrain and a wealth of local points of interest to explore such as the famous Myra rock tombs, amphitheaters, historic ruins and iconic churches make this a good mountain biking destination. Rides around the local area are best suited to beginners, however the surrounding Taurus mountains have some very technical and challenging rides for the more experienced rider. There is a daily programme of fitness activities, with classes for everyone including yoga, Pilates, boot camp, Zumba, and much more. There is also a small air conditioned gym with a range of static machines and free weighs.

AND RELAX

Escape to a world of pure relaxation in our fabulous spa complete with traditional Turkish hamam, sauna, seven therapy rooms, dedicated manicure/pedicure room, indoor relaxation area and outdoor terrace.

Six tennis courts (4 astroturf and 2 clay), a team of professional tennis coaches and inclusive coaching everyday will keep tennis fans happy for hours. If you’re planning on spending most of your time on the courts, check out our Premium

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Tennis centre with six tennis courts with coaching (Premium package at a supplement) Mountain bikes and guiding Gym and fitness classes Free use of spa (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick, (Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB, TURKEY - ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

There is a gently shelving, long sandy beach and large sailing area. Light winds build gradually and turn on-shore by the afternoon. Sailors and windsurfers will enjoy expert tuition from the Neilson team together with free Royal Yachting Association (RYA) tuition for all levels.

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

Light cross-shore in the morning becoming on-shore throughout the day with the wind building from calm to a light breeze. Generally force 2-3 in the afternoon during summer months. o

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22 25 28 28 26 24

Air C Sea C Wind force

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1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4

% days force 4 and above

19 13 13 13 13 19

Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

BEACHCLUB OFFERS • All bookings will enjoy a FREE €100 bar and spa credit per week • Save up to 50% on the Premium tennis package (Both offers are limited in number and subject to availability)

GUIDE PRICES - ANDRIAKE BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a deluxe twin or double room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code TAC003 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £805 £483 £965 £579

Mid £1005 £654 £1365 £888

High £1635 £1145 £2355 £1649

Low Departures 2 May - 18 May, 26 Sept - 12 Oct Mid Departures 30 May - 29 Jun, 29Aug - 21 Sept, 17 Oct - 26 Oct High Departures 23 May - 25 May, 4 Jul - 24 Aug Visit neilson.co.uk for our latest prices

Prices shown are a guide only, subject to availability & will be confirmed upon enquiry. Prices are based on Gatwick flights departing on a Saturday and include return resort transfers. First 7 night departure 2nd May. Last 7 night departure 24th October. Child pricing conditions apply. Supplements & reductions may apply - please see neilson.co.uk for full terms.

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ADAKOY BEACHCLUB ADAKOY, TURKEY

Arriving on ‘Paradise Island’ by boat to a picturesque jumble of candy coloured ‘houses’ is a memorable start to your holiday. You cannot help but relax as you soak up the peaceful ambience and stunning waterfront location, set against a backdrop of lush, green mountains.

THE LOCAL AREA Whilst offering seclusion with its own bay and beach, Adakoy Beachclub is just 4km from the bustling resort town of Marmaris. The traditional harbour area is lined with restaurants and tucked behind the waterfront is the “Old Town” with a bazaar selling leather, jewellery and carpets. Further afield the ancient city and tombs of Kaunos can be combined with a trip to the mud baths along the Dalyan River.

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Voted one of the “Coolest hotels in the Med” (The Times travel section) and referred to by many as ‘Paradise Island’. This charming hotel has a secluded location and laid back atmosphere, the idyllic setting benefits from reliable winds and flat water, meaning it is perfect for just about all activities and absolutely fantastic for waterskiing and wakeboarding. The nature of the resort also lends itself perfectly to families. The island location, connected by a causeway is peaceful and private and the resort facilities are all within easy reach, from the beach and activities to the kids’ clubs, restaurant and bright modern rooms.

Based on 288 traveller reviews

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ADAKOY BEACHCLUB, TURKEY

EXCELLENT FOR WATERSKIING AND FAMILIES

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Beachfront swimming pool with fantastic views over the sailing bay

• ‘Just for Adults’ weeks on the 2nd, 9th and 16th May

• Fantastic waterskiing and wakeboarding with superb, glassy water

• Great for families of all ages with plenty of family rooms, compact grounds and full range of children’s clubs

• Pretty coves and bays to explore by kayak and stand up paddle board • Scenic biking amongst the spectacular trails of the surrounding National Park • Reliable wind and flat water for beginners and intermediate sailors and windsurfers

Marmaris TURKEY Bedir Adasi Dalaman Icmeler

ADAKOY BEACHCLUB

• Combine a week at Adakoy Beachclub with a yachting adventure on a Stay and Sail holiday - see pages 70-71 • Fly with British Airways from Heathrow (other departure points and airlines available)

“Adakoy Beachclub ticks all the boxes for me. Secluded and small with a really friendly club atmosphere, all the usual activities and delicious inclusive meals taken by the waterfront.” Ahmet, General Manager

Kumlu Buku

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ACCOMMODATION Rooms are located amongst beautiful landscaped gardens leading down to the pool and waterfront. Around every corner the brightly coloured guest rooms are visible through stone archways and lush greenery. Due to the unique nature of Adakoy Beachclub, none of the 105 rooms with bright and modern decor are the same. Each has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own individual character and charm.

Twin and double-bedded rooms the majority with balcony or terrace, some also have a sea view. These rooms sleep up to 2 people. There is also a room adapted for guests with limited mobility with twin or double beds and a few standard rooms are available for sole occupancy. Triple bedded rooms consist of twin or double beds with a day bed suitable for an adult, the majority with balcony or terrace, some also have a sea view. These rooms sleep up to 3 people. Some of these rooms have all three beds in the same room; others have a separate room for the 3rd bed. Inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 or 6 people consist of two individual rooms with twin or double beds and an additional day bed, each room has its own bathroom and balcony or terrace. Smaller inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 people consist of two individual rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony or terrace.

Rooms either face the waterfront, look across a dry winter riverbed towards the tennis courts and water sports beach, or face inland in the shade of the pine-clad hills that envelop the resort. All rooms are bright and modern with air-conditioning, mini fridge, telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities (on request), beach towels and en-suite shower.

FOR CHILDREN

There is a small children’s pool and Neilson run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 17 years. Cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24-hour baby room are also available for guests with children. See pages 22-33 for more information.

ADAKOY BEACHCLUB, TURKEY - ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

AT A GLANCE Restaurant with alfresco dining area 32m swimming pool Decked sunbathing area Small separate children’s pool Beach bar Watersports beach Wellbeing area with treatment rooms Pool bar and terrace Free Wi-Fi at the pool bar 105 rooms Approx. 2-hour airport transfer by coach and boat

MEALS

RESORT MAP 8

2 3 13

16 10

1. Reception 2. Restaurant 3. Pool bar 4. Swimming pool 5. Children’s pool 6 & 7. Accommodation 8. Tennis courts 9. Children’s clubs

9 15

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Beach bar Beach kit Yacht pontoon Waterski pontoon Treatment rooms Fitness Mountain bikes

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ADAKOY BEACHCLUB

ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Waterskiing & wakeboarding Stand up paddle boarding Kayaking Dinghy sailing and windsurfing (beginner & intermediate) See neilson.co.uk/beach/ turkey/adakoy/activities for more information on activities and equipment. 68

The sailing area sits between the hotel and an off-shore island. The wind funnels through giving some good breezes and flat water, perfect for improver windsurfers and dinghy sailors to progress their skills.

ON THE SHORE

Back on dry land, our tennis coach will offer group sessions to improve all aspects of your game and organise informal games and tournaments. There are two tennis courts with free group coaching or you can pay locally to book private lessons. Both on the island and further afield the pine clad hills offer a variety of routes, to suit all abilities on our guided bike rides.

AND RELAX

For the less energetic, Adakoy is the perfect haven in which to relax by the pool or indulge in a soothing aromatherapy massage in the tranquil ambience of the wellbeing area.

Smooth conditions in the morning are great for waterskiing and wakeboarding. Our three ski boats, will enable both beginners and experts to make the most of the flat water and improve under the watchful eye of our instructors and the Premium package is available for really keen wakeboarders and waterskiers. The turquoise waters are great to navigate by kayak and canoe; with myriad pretty coves and bays to explore set against a lush green backdrop. To make the most of this interesting coastline you will find a great range of canoes and kayaks.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding (Premium package at a supplement) Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Two tennis courts with coaching Mountain bikes and guiding Gym and fitness classes Wellbeing area and treatment rooms (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs, (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick (Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham at a supplement) Return airport coach and boat transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

ADAKOY BEACHCLUB, TURKEY - ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

Affected less by the strong Meltemi winds that blow down the Turkish coast, expect good afternoon breezes and flat water in front of the Beachclub. The typical wind force ranges from 2-4 in the afternoon, with more consistent conditions in June, July and August. o

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18 20 23 23 20 20

Air C Sea C Wind force

May June July Aug Sept Oct

2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-3 2-3

% days force 4 and above

20 20 40 50 40 30

Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - ADAKOY BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin or double room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code TAC005/006/007 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £715 £429 £855 £513

Mid £905 £589 £1185 £771

High £1465 £1026 £2055 £1439

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STAY & SAIL

Discover a brilliant and unique twin-centre holiday. Start with a week at the beautiful Adakoy Beachclub, here beginners can learn to sail and experienced sailors can relax or join in with a whole host of inclusive water and land based activities. The second week of your holiday will see you taking charge of your own yacht and enjoying the freedom of sailing around the stunning Dorian coastline of Turkey. 70

The Dorian Coast is perfect for those with a spirit of adventure; overnight stays vary with the odd modern marina, but are mostly remote anchorages in inlets and creeks with only basic shore-side facilities. The thermally generated sea breeze means that mornings are light breezes, starting from calm at sunrise often building to a steady force three or four in the afternoon.

YOUR TYPICAL FLOTILLA ROUTE

Wednesday: Serce - 16nm Moor up and soak up the wonderful surroundings, watch fishermen at work and enjoy the peace and quiet of this secluded picture postcard bay with just one restaurant, tucked away in the trees.

Saturday: Move onto flotilla boat moored up on the pontoon at Adakoy Beachclub Your flotilla boat will be ready from 5pm. Sunday: Kumlubuku - 6nm A charming bay bordered by steep and pine-forested cliffs with spectacular views from the yacht club, complete with four poster day beds on the beach, crystal clear water and palm trees. The place to be seen!

WHAT’S INCLUDED Club board, accommodation, activities and children’s clubs at Adakoy Beachclub in first week (Room checkout time is 10am). See pages 64-69 for more details. Yacht charter and lead boat crew support in second week Marine insurance, damage waiver and security deposit First tank of fuel and water Return coach and boat transfers Flights from London Gatwick (Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham available at a supplement)

ADAKOY BEACHCLUB, TURKEY - STAY & SAIL

A truly fantastic sailing destination, the Dorian Coastline offers great cruising to beautiful bays and tranquil coves. The coastline is scattered with small villages where visiting sailors are always welcome and the famous Turkish hospitality guarantees you will be very well looked after.

Thursday: Ciftlik - 14nm Swim in the beautiful clear warm water before going ashore to enjoy a delicious meal from one of a couple of traditional restaurants lining the shore.

Monday: Bosuk Boku - 22nm Stunning turquoise water in a tranquil bay, the perfect place to while away the hours. Tuesday: Bozburun - 14nm Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and immerse yourself in a truly Turkish experience. This small fishing village is famous for the construction of traditional gullet boats.

Friday: Adakoy - 6nm Enjoy a scenic, relaxing sail back to the Neilson base at Adakoy Beachclub. Flotilla boats are required to be back at the Neilson base before 6pm. Saturday: Departure day Your yacht check out time is 9.30am. You are welcome to enjoy the facilities at Adakoy Beachclub once again on your last day, with lunch and showers available for a small charge (payable locally). TURKEY

Kumlubuku Çiftlik Bozburun Bosuk Bökü Sercé

ADAKOY BEACHCLUB

NM = Nautical Miles, 5nm is approximately 1 hours sailing. Please note that flotilla routes are for guidance only, days and destinations are not fixed and may change depending on the size of the flotilla, time of year and weather conditions. Distance travelled is approximate and in nautical miles. Mooring fees are not included. Important information: Many countries now require you to hold a certificate of yachting competence to charter a yacht on flotilla, see pages 135 for more information.

GUIDE PRICES - ADAKOY BEACHCLUB STAY & SAIL

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin room on club board and a Dufour 325 yacht on self catering basis, flights and transfers included.

14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £1129 £904

Mid £1419 £1136

High £2185 £1748

Low Departures 2 May - 18 May, 26 Sept - 12 Oct Mid Departures 30 May - 29 Jun, 29Aug - 21 Sept, 17 Oct High Departures 23 May - 25 May, 4 Jul - 24 Aug

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SEASIDE BEACHCLUB ORTAKENT, TURKEY

A firm favourite with our regular guests, the Seaside Beachclub is set in attractive gardens with stunning views over Ortakent Bay and Numanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island. There is a sea view from nearly all of the public areas, so you can sit back, relax and watch the action on the water.

THE LOCAL AREA A holiday here would not be complete without a trip to the town of Bodrum. Dominated by its massive Crusader castle, Bodrum is the lively centre of local life with hectic quaysides, bustling markets, tourist shops and a wide variety of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

The Seaside is a small Beachclub in a secluded location on the southern coastline of the Bodrum peninsula. Strong winds and good levels of kit together with vibrant local culture and a friendly atmosphere ensure a great all round holiday with fantastic windsurfing. We host a number of weeks for guests over the age of 18 on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th September, however outside of these dates the layout makes it ideal for families, with most facilities on the same level, easy access to the shingle beach and plenty of flat, shady areas.

SEASIDE BEACHCLUB, TURKEY

SMALL AND FRIENDLY WITH GREAT SAILING AND WINDSURFING

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Excellent windsurfing • Small and friendly with a sociable atmosphere • Great for solo travellers • ’Just for Adults’ weeks on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th September

• Take the plunge and enjoy a traditional Turkish bath • Discover the vibrant local culture, colourful markets, delicious food and bargain shopping • NEW - Sunday departures from Gatwick and Birmingham

• Wide range of guided mountain bike rides

TURKEY Ortakent Bitez Yahsi

Bodrum

SEASIDE BEACHCLUB

“A little bit of paradise, one of the best resorts for advanced windsurfers and the bike routes are some of the best on the Bodrum peninsula.” Paddy - Guest Services Manager

Kos

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SEASIDE BEACHCLUB

ACCOMMODATION Nestled amongst the shade of pine trees, the rooms are all east or west facing, apart from the suite, which has a sea view. Rooms are all of a good standard with contemporary design, modern bathrooms and small balconies or terraces. Those that face east enjoy a view over the tennis court and swimming pool, while those to the west overlook childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clubs and mountain bikes. 74

Twin and double-bedded rooms are on the ground or first floor, most with a small terrace or balcony and bathroom with shower. There is also a larger double room adapted for guests with limited mobility and a few standard rooms are available for sole use. Triple bedded rooms consist of three single beds or a double and single bed and shower, most with a balcony or terrace. Inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 or 5 consist of two individual rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom with shower and most with balcony or terrace.

FOR CHILDREN

AT A GLANCE Beachfront gardens Reception with small shop Shingle and sand beach Free-form beachfront swimming pool Pool bar Alfresco restaurant Attractive, shady gardens Paddling pool for children Wellbeing area with treatment room Free Wi-Fi in reception and bar area 70 rooms Approx. 1-hour airport coach transfer

MEALS

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ACCOMMODATION

The suite has a double bedroom and separate lounge area with single sofa bed suitable for 1 child, situated on the first floor with sea views. All rooms have air-conditioning, fridge, telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities (on request) and beach towels. Most rooms have balcony or terrace.

RESORT MAP

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1. Reception 2. Children’s clubs 3. Restaurant 4. Bar 5. Children’s play area 6. Volleyball court 7. Mountain bikes 8. Tennis court 9. Treatment rooms 10. Swimming pool 11. Beach 12. Beach kit 13. Children’s pool

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Windsurfing Waterskiing & wakeboarding Mountain biking See neilson.co.uk/beach/ turkey/seaside/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

Flat water in the morning is great for waterskiing and wakeboarding, with our Premium package available at a supplement for those who are really keen to make the most of the best conditions. The consistent Meltemi wind generally picks up to a fresh force 4 in the afternoon to offer exciting and challenging sailing and windsurfing conditions for improvers and adventurous beginners. For less confident sailors, the light morning winds and our inclusive expert tuition will soon see you sailing with confidence and enjoying the breezier afternoons, or join an exhilarating ride with our instructors aboard the larger dinghies.

We have a wide range of fitness classes, ranging from Zumba to boot camp, jogging, relaxation and yoga - there really is something to appeal to everyone.

AND RELAX

Chill out by the pool, visit our treatment room for some pampering or explore the local villages and beaches.

Windsurfers keen to test their speed can pay a small supplement and book the Windsurf Premium Package with race boards and sails, GPS timing, slalom racing and coaching if required. See page 43 for more information.

ON THE SHORE

Our tennis coach will be offering group sessions to brush up on rusty technique or there is plenty of time to enjoy an informal game. Alternatively join one of our guided

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition (Premium package at a supplement) Waterskiing and wakeboarding (Premium package at a supplement) Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive One tennis court with coaching Mountain bikes and guiding Fitness classes Treatment room (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs, (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick (Birmingham at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

SEASIDE BEACHCLUB, TURKEY - ACTIVITIES

bike rides to explore the local area, where there are a variety of routes to suit all abilities or look to improve your technique with a biking skills session.

ON THE WATER

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

Mornings are typically calm with flat water, great for waterskiing and wakeboarding. The wind builds throughout the day to a force 3-4, afternoons are perfect for intermediate and advanced sailors and windsurfers. June, July and August sees the most consistent conditions. o

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Air C Sea C Wind force

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Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - SEASIDE BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin or double room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code TAB001 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £745 £447 £895 £537

Mid £945 £614 £1255 £816

High £1529 £1070 £2165 £1516

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PHOKAIA BEACHCLUB FOCA, TURKEY

Phokaia Beachclub occupies a fantastic beachfront location overlooking a beautiful bay where you will find excellent sailing conditions. Spacious, with a wonderful large swimming pool set close to the beach, Phokaia Beachclub is a firm favourite with returning Neilson guests.

THE LOCAL AREA The town of Foca is only 2 kilometres away, complete with old Ottoman-Greek houses, open air restaurants lining the shore, a good selection of shops and a great weekly market. Further afield is the world famous site of Ephesus, while the bright lights of Izmir are just over an hours drive away.

Phokaia Beachclub has a spacious feel, set amongst landscaped gardens with plenty of quiet spots to relax. Pathways wind their way through the gardens to the stretch of sand and shingle beach where all the kit is laid out ready for easy launching. The Olympic size swimming pool is the focal point of this resort, have a quick dip or simply retire to one of the shady day beds with a good book and take in the views. After a day on the water, bikes or tennis courts, the beachfront bar is the perfect place to put your feet up and enjoy the stunning sunsets.

PHOKAIA BEACHCLUB, TURKEY

SUPERB SAILING AND WINDSURFING

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Large 50m swimming pool with fantastic views over the sailing bay • Consistent winds and large sailing area • Excellent sailing and windsurfing

• Explore the lively, bustling local area and traditional Turkish villages

• Good road biking • Four tennis courts • Beautiful spa with Turkish bath and indoor pool

Lesvos PHOKAIA BEACHCLUB Izmir

Chios Cesme

• Great for families of all ages with plenty of family rooms, compact grounds, kids’ pool and play area plus full range of children’s clubs

TURKEY Ephesus

• Saturday departures from Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham

“Stunning views of the Aegean coastline and superb conditions for all activities - that’s why I love Phokaia Beachclub” Tommy - Guest Services Manager

Samos

Bodrum

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ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is split between rooms in the main hotel and those in a number of clusters throughout the gardens. There are also a number of family rooms and some spacious villas nestled in the gardens. The style of rooms between the garden and main building differ slightly but all a good size with elegant furnishings and neutral decor. Family rooms are more modern in style while the garden villas have an abundance of space, comfortable lounge area and private terrace.

Twin or double rooms have shower or bath with shower over, the majority have a balcony or terrace. Some can take an extra bed for a child and a few are available for sole occupancy. Triple bedded rooms consist of three single beds or a double and single, with shower and balcony or terrace. Inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 or 5 people consist of two individual rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony or terrace. Junior suites have a master bedroom, separate lounge with sofa bed, bath and balcony with pool and sea views. They can connect to an additional twin room to sleep up to 4 adults and 2 children. Family rooms are located on a garden level terrace under the pool area. They have a double bed and bunk beds within the same room, shower and a terrace offering views towards the sea. These rooms sleep a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.

Garden villas located close to the tennis courts are set out over 2 floors and have two bedrooms. The ground floor consists of a spacious lounge with double sofa bed, wet room and a small private terrace. The first floor comprises of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with shower over bath. The first floor rooms are in the eaves and have sloping ceilings. These rooms sleep up to 6 people.

PHOKAIA BEACHCLUB, TURKEY - ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

AT A GLANCE Restaurant with alfresco terrace 50m swimming pool Beachfront Bar Separate children’s pool Spacious landscaped gardens spa with Turkish bath and gym Pool bar and terrace Free Wi-Fi at the beach bar and in the hotel lobby 160 rooms Approx. 1-hour 30 minutes airport coach transfer

All rooms have air-conditioning or cooling system, fridge, telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities (on request) and beach towels. Sea view rooms are available at a supplement.

FOR CHILDREN

There is a children’s pool and Neilson run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 17 years. Cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24- hour baby room are also available for guests with children. See pages 22-33 for more information.

MEALS

RESORT RESORT MAP MAP

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1. Reception 2. Garden rooms (2) 3. Garden rooms (3) 4. Garden rooms (4) 5. Garden rooms (5) 6. Main hotel rooms 7. Restaurant 8. Terrace bar 9. Spa, gym, indoor pool 10. Swimming pool 11. Children’s pool

12. Fitness area, Surfbusters & Sharksters 13. Family rooms 14. Garden villas 15. Tennis courts 16. Children’s club & pool 17. Beach kit 18. Beach bar 19. Waterski pontoon

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Dinghy sailing Windsurfing Waterskiing & wakeboarding Road biking Tennis See neilson.co.uk/beach/ turkey/phokaia/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

Launching is easy from the gentlyshelving beach and the large enclosed bay enjoys mostly flat-water conditions. It is great for beginners and those wishing to enjoy speed sailing and blasting across the bay. Sailors and windsurfers looking for more challenging sailing and windsurfing will really enjoy the conditions further out with moderate waves plus bump ‘n’ jump conditions. In addition to our range of inclusive dinghies, advanced sailors can for a supplement enjoy a fleet of highperformance craft from RS, with expert tuition available where needed in rigging, racing and tuning (see pages 36-37 for more details).

biking is particularly good and we have a fleet of bikes, a dedicated guide and the option to reserve a carbon road bike (at a supplement) to make the most of the riding There is also a fitness/chill-out area with a range of classes from Pilates to Zumba!

AND RELAX

The spa with Turkish bath and indoor pool is a wonderful retreat and with a wide range of treatments to choose from (at a supplement) you can really spoil yourself.

Conditions are good most of the day, however, mornings are just perfect for waterskiing and wakeboarding, which is included in your holiday price. If you want to make the most of the flat water the Premium waterski package is available for a supplement.

ON THE SHORE

Tennis fans will enjoy the four tennis courts and inclusive expert tuition from our coaches. A great way to get out and about is on one of our guided bike rides; road

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition (Premium package at a supplement) Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding (Premium package at a supplement) Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Four tennis courts with coaching Mountain bikes and road bikes with guiding (Book-a-Bike road bikes available at a supplement) Gym and fitness classes Spa and Turkish bath (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick (Manchester and Birmingham at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

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ON THE WATER

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

We tend to see windier conditions in the morning, dropping towards the end of the day. The Meltemi winds blow cross-shore from the north/northwest with the most consistent conditions in July and August. o

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18 20 20 23 22 21

Air C Sea C Wind force

May June July Aug Sept Oct

2-5 2-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 2-5

% days force 4 and above

60 70 90 90 70 45

Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - PHOKAIA BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin or double room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code TAD002/003/004/005/006/007 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £805 £483 £965 £579

Mid £1005 £654 £1365 £888

High £1635 £1145 £2355 £1649

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WELCOME TO GREECE Greece is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular holiday spots. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not hard to see why. Spotless sands, sparkling warm seas, dramatic mountains, centuries of history, traditional villages and a unique way of life are just the start of what the country has to offer.

GOOD TO KNOW

WHEN TO GO

Currency: Euro (€).

Holiday in the summertime in Greece and you’re all but guaranteed good weather. Temperatures are usually in the 30s, plus you can expect about 12 hours of sunshine a day. And as for rain, you’ll hardly see a drop all summer. If the high summer temperatures aren’t for you, spring and autumn still see plenty of sun, but temperatures are a bit more comfortable, in the mid-20s.

Local time: Greece is 2 hours ahead of UK time Flight time from UK: approx 3-4 hours Visa info: Visa not required for UK passport holders

RETREAT BEACHCLUB (pg 118) Corfu

PORTOMYRINA PALACE BEACHCLUB (pg 92)

GREECE

Preveza Lefkas

COSMOS BEACHCLUB (pg 112)

VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB (pg 104)

WELCOME TO GREECE

Greece is where we first started sailing nearly 40 years ago and is a country we know and love. With more than 10,000 miles of coastline and some 1,500 islands, Greece is a perfect destination for water lovers and sun-worshippers. Whether you’re interested in keeping your feet on dry land with a bit of tennis and mountain biking or taking a plunge with activities including sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing, Greece is the perfect destination for you.

Lemnos

Lesvos

TURKEY

AEOLIAN VILLAGE BEACHCLUB (pg 86)

The Peloponnese

Kalamata

MESSINI BEACHCLUB (pg 98)

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AEOLIAN VILLAGE BEACHCLUB LESVOS, GREECE

A friendly welcome and relaxed, easy-going atmosphere awaits you at the secluded Aeolian Village Beachclub. Situated on the island of Lesvos in the Northern Aegean Sea, close to the Turkish coastline, Lesvos is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the more wellknown islands and is a firm favourite with new and returning guests.

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Situated in a beautiful bay with a long sandy beach. The sailing area is extensive and coupled with a consistent cross-offshore wind makes a fantastic sailing and windsurfing destination. The surrounding area is great for mountain biking with a wide variety of trails to explore. The charming village of Skala Eressos is just a ten-minute walk away offering a relaxed combination of stylish bars, restaurants and traditional tavernas, which extend out over the sea on bamboo decking and stilts.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Extensive sailing area with consistent winds • Great mountain biking • Lovely, long sandy beach • A short walk to the pretty local village with several good tavernas and bars • Lots to explore on this traditional Greek island with local nature walks and birdwatching in May and June

Molyvos LESVOS

Turkey

Sigri Eresos AEOLIAN VILLAGE BEACHCLUB Skala Eressos

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AEOLIAN VILLAGE BEACHCLUB, GREECE

GREAT FOR SAILING AND BIKING

• Choice of spacious rooms either at the heart of the action or in a peaceful location overlooking the resort • Ideal for families with inter-connecting rooms, plenty of space to run around, a sandy beach and even a family of turtles nearby!

“The perfect mix of great conditions and space for all activities, together with a relaxed atmosphere, it really is the place to be.” Denise, General Manager

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ACCOMMODATION The Beachclub has a style typical of this region, with extensive grounds that give an open, spacious feel in a peaceful, tranquil setting. Accommodation is airy and spacious with simple furnishings. Choose from hillside rooms furthest from the beach and village rooms, which are convenient for the pool and pool bar.

Hillside rooms are situated furthest from the beach on a hill overlooking the Beachclub, all rooms are connected by a series of steps and pathways. Village rooms are located close to the pool, beach and restaurant in the main hotel. Hillside twin and double rooms the majority with balcony or terrace. Hillside family rooms have a shower room, bedroom with double bed and living area with twin beds and sofa bed. These rooms sleep up to 5 people. Some can also connect to a twin room and sleep up to 7 people. Hillside suites are set out over 2 floors. On the first floor is a double bedroom and bathroom with whirlpool bath, TV and DVD player. On the ground floor is a lounge with double sofa bed (sleeps 2 children) balcony and wc. These rooms sleep up to 4 people. Hillside junior suites have twin or double beds and a separate lounge area with sofa bed and bathroom with shower. These rooms sleep up to 4 people. Village twin or double rooms the majority have balcony or terrace, some also have a sea view. A number of these rooms looking over the rear of the property and service area are available at a reduction or for sole occupancy.

Village inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 people consist of two individual rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony or terrace, some also have a sea view. Village suites with double bed and lounge area with sofa bed, one bathroom and balcony or terrace. These rooms sleep a maximum of 3 people. There is also a room for guests with limited mobility. All rooms have air conditioning, fridge, telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities (on request), beach towels and most with balcony or terrace. Rooms with sea view are available for a supplement.

FOR CHILDREN

MEALS

AT A GLANCE Spacious landscaped gardens Outdoor pool bar Alfresco bistro dining Lounge bar Restaurant with outdoor dining Beach bar Treatment rooms with Finnish style sauna, hydro bath and relaxation area Small gym Children’s pool Reception with small shop Free Wi-Fi in reception/lobby and pool bar 129 rooms Approx. 2-hour 15 minutes airport coach transfer NEILSON RATING:

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ACCOMMODATION

RESORT MAP 3 2

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RESORT MAP

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11. Starfish & Sea 1. Surfbusters & Sharksters club room Urchins club room 12. Pool bar 2. Tennis courts 13. Children’s pool 3. Hillside rooms 4. Restaurant & terrace 14. Pool 5. Children’s play area 15. Beach bar 16. Mountain bikes 6. Gym 17. Ski pontoon 7. Reception 18. Beach kit 8. Lounge bar 19. Fitness 9. Treatment rooms 10. Village rooms

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Dinghy sailing Windsurfing Mountain biking See neilson.co.uk/beach/ greece/lesvos/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

The wind is consistent and builds steadily throughout the day with great sailing and windsurfing conditions for intermediate and advanced sailors most afternoons and a wide choice of equipment, tuition and clinics.

Back at the resort there is plenty to keep you occupied with three tennis courts, or if you prefer, join us for a relaxing stretch class or gentle morning jog.

Due to wind direction, conditions for waterskiing are usually good most of the day. However early morning is the perfect time to turn up at the pontoon floating just off-shore and jump aboard one of our ski boats to make the most of the great glassy conditions. Premium skiing is available to book in resort, subject to availability.

AND RELAX

The long, sandy beach offers plenty of quiet spots to relax and enjoy a good book or you can just soak up the sunshine while watching the activity out on the water.

ON THE SHORE

There are a multitude of fantastic mountain biking routes in and around the local area. Our guided bike rides cater for all abilities

Alternatively, stretch your legs with a leisurely stroll along the beach to the village of Skala Eressos or indulge in a treatment or two at the hands of our expert therapists in our treatment rooms and new relaxation area.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Three-tennis court with coaching Mountain bikes and guiding Gym and fitness classes Treatment rooms and relaxation area (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs, (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick (Manchester and Birmingham at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

AEOLIAN VILLAGE BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACTIVITIES

with scenic trails to local villages and more challenging routes into the hills of the islands interior.

ON THE WATER

TYPICAL WIND & WEATHER

Meltemi winds blow slightly off-shore, great for waterskiing in the morning and sailing in the afternoon. The winds typically reach force 2-5. o

23 28 30 31 28 23

18 20 20 23 20 20

Air C Sea C Wind force

May June July Aug Sept Oct

2-5 3-5 4-6 2-5 2-6 2-6

% days force 4 and above

55 65 90 55 65 60

Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - AEOLIAN VILLAGE BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin or double room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code GAD002/003 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £715 £429 £855 £513

Mid £905 £589 £1185 £771

High £1465 £1026 £2055 £1439

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PORTOMYRINA PALACE BEACHCLUB LEMNOS, GREECE

The Portomyrina Palace Beachclub is situated in a beautiful bay on the unspoilt Greek island of Lemnos in the north east Aegean Sea, to the north of Lesvos. Within the grounds of the Beachclub are the archaeological ruins of the pre-Hellenistic Temple of Artemis, preserved as a unique feature of the hotel.

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With stunning sea views towards Halkidiki’s Mount Athos, the Portomyrina Palace Beachclub is a popular choice with new and returning guests. It is a great choice for all activities, in particular dinghy sailing and mountain biking. On Lemnos you will discover traditional Greek hospitality, a very warm welcome and charming villages full of character. The interior is untouched by tourism, we highly recommend exploration by mountain bike or join a guided tour to experience the best of this delightful island.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Large sailing area • Beautiful outdoor swimming pool • Spa with a range of treatments and adult only indoor pool • Great mountain biking with a wide range of trails through the islands untouched interior

PORTOMYRINA BEACHCLUB, GREECE

FANTASTIC SAILING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING

• Great for families with inter-connecting rooms and a short transfer time from the airport • Lovely rooms and contemporary bathrooms • Spacious landscaped grounds • Explore this charming unspoilt Greek island and discover real Greek hospitality

Plaka

LEMNOS

Myrina

PORTOMYRINA PALACE BEACHCLUB

Lemnos Moudros

“Amazing sunsets, a unique setting and a Greek island untouched by tourism, just some of the reasons why this is my favourite Beachclub.” Matt Goodwin, General Manager

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ACCOMMODATION The hotel is set in extensive landscaped grounds with well-tended gardens, which lead down to the waters edge. Rooms are located in the main hotel or in small 2 storey buildings within the gardens, closer to the beach and pool. All rooms are bright, fresh and modern with a contemporary feel.

Twin or double rooms in the hotel or gardens have bath and/or shower and balcony or terrace. These rooms sleep a maximum of 2 people. A few are available for sole occupancy. Triple bedded rooms in the hotel or gardens consist of a double and single bed or three single beds, with bath and/or shower and balcony or terrace. Suites in the hotel or garden area have a bedroom with double bed, shower and balcony. A further lounge area is separated by a door with sofa bed and a second balcony. These suites are suitable for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 or 5 people in the hotel or gardens consist of two individual rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony or terrace.

All rooms have en-suite bath or shower and air-conditioning, mini fridge, telephone, TV, safety deposit box, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities (on request), beach towels and balcony or terrace. Most rooms are large enough to take a cot. Rooms with sea view are available for a supplement.

FOR CHILDREN

There is a small children’s pool and Neilson run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 17 years. Cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24- hour baby room are also available for guests with children. See pages 22-23 for more information.

AT A GLANCE Reception with small shop Restaurant and bar with indoor dining, alfresco courtyard and terraces Stylish pool bar and terrace Elegant lounge bar with fantastic views Large outdoor pool Adult only indoor pool Separate children’s pool and play area Free Wi-Fi in the reception lobby area 154 rooms Approx. 30 minute airport transfer by coach

MEALS

PORTOMYRINA BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

Several rooms are designed with maximum accessibility. Doorways and bathrooms are configured so as to be convenient for those with limited mobility. Ramps feature around the hotel.

RESORT MAP 6

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1. Children’s play area 2. Main pool and children’s pool 3. Garden rooms 4. Ancient ruins 5. Tennis courts 6. Starfish & Sea Urchins créche 7. Restaurant 8. Lounge bar 9. Pool bar

10. Main hotel 11. Bike shed 12. Spa 13. Children’s clubs 14. Fitness 15. Dive centre 16. Ski pontoon 17. Volleyball 18. Beach kit

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Dinghy sailing Mountain biking Spa and fitness See neilson.co.uk/beach/ greece/lemnos/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

We can also offer the option to complete your IKO Level 1 and 2 kitesurfing at a nearby beach. This is available for a supplement, bookable locally and subject to availability.

ON THE SHORE

Back on shore there is plenty to keep you occupied with three tennis courts and a variety of technique classes. For much of the day, courts are available for free play. When the heat of the day ebbs away you can to join a guided bike ride to a nearby village or you are free to explore Lemnos independently with a friend.

AND RELAX

The spa area offers a range of excellent treatments and an adult-only indoor pool. The gym and fitness classes have a number of classes to appeal to everybody including yoga, interval training and stretch classes.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Three tennis courts with coaching Mountain bikes and guiding Gym and fitness classes Free use of spa (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs, (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

PORTOMYRINA BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

The bay sees cross on-shore wind, stronger in the morning and dropping in the afternoon. With RYA tuition and courses covering Dinghy Level 1 and 2, Seamanship Skills and windsurfing up to intermediate non planing and planing, along with sessions such as water starts and spinnakers - you will soon be making the most of the great conditions and kit.

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

Cross on-shore wind tends to be stronger in the morning, dropping off in the afternoon. The typical wind force ranges from force 2-6, with the most consistent conditions in July and August. o

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18 20 20 23 20 20

Air C Sea C

May June July Aug Sept Oct

Wind force

% days force 4 and above

2-5 2-5 3-6 2-5 2-6 2-6

40 55 85 40 60 50

Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - PORTOMYRINA PALACE BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin or double room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code GAC003/004/005 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £775 £465 £915 £549

Mid £965 £628 £1295 £842

High £1555 £1089 £2225 £1558

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MESSINI BEACHCLUB ANALIPSI, GREECE

Relax at the modern and stylish Messini Beachclub in the southern Peloponnese area of Greece. Unpretentious in character with a contemporary, minimalist design and modern architecture, the Messini Beachclub provides the ultimate active escape with a vast sailing area, excellent mountain biking, great local food and an endless sandy beach.

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The location on Analipsi beach is idyllic, with uninterrupted views across the unspoilt bay and large sailing area. The long sandy beach stretches as far as the eye can see with plenty of room to find a peaceful spot to relax. Clean, modern lines give the hotel a very modern feel. Soak up the holiday atmosphere and enjoy the stunning views from all aspects of the hotel or relax around the beautiful 50m pool in the shade of elegant canopies and enjoy a drink from the pool bar.

MESSINI BEACHCLUB, GREECE

EXCELLENT SAILING, TENNIS AND MOUNTAIN BIKING

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Great sailing venue with gentle steady winds in the morning leading to stronger winds in the afternoon • Excellent road and mountain biking • 5 Astroturf tennis courts with plenty of opportunity to enjoy coaching and free play • Beautiful sandy beach that stretches for miles with a few traditional Greek tavernas • 50m pool looking out towards the sea

Messini

GREECE

MESSINI BEACHCLUB Petalidi

Chrani

Kalamata

• Pool bar with views over the gardens to the long sandy beach • Peaceful, secluded location • Great for families of all ages with plenty of family rooms, spacious lawned grounds and full range of children’s clubs • Short coach transfer from the airport, perfect for families • Fly with British Airways from Heathrow (other departure points and airlines available)

“Just 20 minutes away from Kalamata airport, Messini Beachclub boasts a long sandy beach, great biking, 5 fantastic tennis courts and a large sailing area to create a perfect playground for all ages.” Vassilis, General Manager

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MESSINI BEACHCLUB

ACCOMMODATION Relax, unwind and enjoy the clean lines of the main hotel and the contemporary design and fresh style of the 2 storey garden villas. All rooms are light, bright and spacious with modern furnishings, wooden flooring, polished concrete and bathrooms featuring natural stone, concrete and glass. Hotel rooms are close to the pool and restaurant, while garden rooms have a more peaceful location.

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Garden double rooms have a king-size bed and sofa bed, bath or shower and a terrace or balcony with sea or garden views. These rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child. Garden premium rooms have a king-size bed and sofa bed with shower and a large terrace or balcony with sea or garden views. These rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child. Garden family rooms have a double room with king-size bed and sofa bed, leading to a smaller second room with twin beds. These rooms are situated on the ground floor with 2 bathrooms and 2 terraces with sea or garden views. These rooms sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Garden twin room for sole use are compact with twin beds, shower and terrace. Hotel twin and double rooms have twin or double beds and a balcony with sea views. These rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child.

Standard facilities include air conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, TV, safe, beach towels and hairdryer. Rooms with sea view are available for a supplement.

AT A GLANCE 50m swimming pool Children’s pool Contemporary, modern accommodation Modern bathrooms Spacious gardens Pool bar Lobby bar Restaurant with outdoor dining area Steam room, treatment rooms and gym Free Wi-Fi in reception and at the pool bar 180 rooms Approx: 20 minute airport transfer by coach

FOR CHILDREN

There is a small children’s pool and Neilson run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 17 years. The children’s club has it’s own, large, shaded sand pit as a central play area for the younger clubs. Cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24- hour baby room are also available for guests with children. See pages 22-33 for more information.

MEALS

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ACCOMMODATION

Hotel inter-connecting rooms consist of two or three individual rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony. These rooms sleep up to 6 adults and 3 children. Hotel suites have a master bedroom with separate lounge and sofa bed, bathroom and balcony or terrace with sea and garden views. These rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Pool Children’s pool Children’s clubs Restaurant Bar Beach Pool bar Main hotel rooms

9. Garden rooms 10. Tennis courts 11. Bike shed 12. Volleyball 13. Fitness 14. Waterski pontoon 15. Beach kit 16. Treatment rooms

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Dinghy Sailing Mountain and road biking Tennis See neilson.co.uk/beach/ greece/messini/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

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Perfect for watersports the gently-shelving beach at Messini Beachclub is long and sandy giving way to warm shallow waters. Dinghy sailors and windsurfers will really enjoy the vast sailing area and consistent winds. There is an excellent range of equipment for all abilities, plus expert tuition from the Neilson team and, of course, free Royal Yachting Association (RYA) tuition for all levels.

Fitness fans will love the space in and around the resort to enjoy a range of classes, from Zumba to circuits, jogging and boxercise. The hotel also has a small gym with treadmill, step machine, exercise bike and free weights. The surrounding area is fantastic for both road and mountain biking with technical climbs, undulating descents, shady olive groves, long open roads and easy access to remote villages, beautiful beaches and the medieval castles of nearby Messini as well as the ruins of Ancient Messini.

Calm mornings and superb glassy water in the bay will see keen waterskiers and wakeboarders making the most of our ski craft and range of skis, boards, mono-skis and wake skates.

AND RELAX

More water-based fun can be had on our fleet of stand up paddle boards and kayaks, you can even complete a try-dive in the hotel pool or experienced divers can pay a supplement to participate in a range of PADI dive courses.

After a day of fun activity what better way to unwind than a visit to our therapists who are available all day to offer you a range of treatments from facials to sports massage. Or why not just grab a refreshing drink and sunlounger by the pool or on the beautiful sandy beach and while away the hours over a good book.

ON THE SHORE

With five dedicated tennis courts plus inclusive coaching every day, Messini Beachclub is perfect for enthusiastic tennis players.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Five tennis courts with coaching Mountain and road bikes and guiding (Book-a-bike at a supplement) Fitness classes Treatment rooms (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs, (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Heathrow (Manchester and Birmingham at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

MESSINI BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

The wind typically picks up around midday, blowing on-shore most days, with cross on-shore conditions on windier days. The typical wind force ranges from 3-4 with the most consistent conditions in June, July and August. o

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Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - MESSINI BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin garden room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code GAB005/006 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £805 £483 £965 £579

Mid £1005 £654 £1365 £888

High £1635 £1145 £2355 £1649

Prices shown are a guide only, subject to availability & will be confirmed upon enquiry. Prices are based on Gatwick flights departing on a Sunday and include return resort transfers. First 7 night departure 3rd May. Last 7 night departure 25th October. Child pricing conditions apply. Supplements & reductions may apply - please see neilson.co.uk for full terms.

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VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB PALEROS, GREECE

Vounaki Beachclub has a beautiful location, nestled into the foothills of the Acarnanian Mountains, which stretch nearly 40km along the mainland coast of Greece and lapped by the shores of the southern Ionian Sea. Built into the hillside the views across to the distant shores of Lefkas Island are beautiful.

THE LOCAL AREA Just 10 minutes from Vounaki Beachclub is the delightful village of Paleros. Paleros is quaint and charming with lovely beaches and many traditional beachfront restaurants and bars with friendly hospitality. A little further afield Preveza and Lefkas Town are both worth a visit, bustling and vibrant with a lively atmosphere, they are a good contrast to the sleepy shores of Paleros.

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We are delighted to add Vounaki Beachclub to our range of resorts in Greece. A delightful hotel in an untouched and truly beautiful area of mainland Greece, it’s difficult not to immediately relax and feel right at home! The Beachclub sits on the shores of a large sailing area with consistent winds and easy launching, whilst the mountain biking is simply superb with a huge variety of trails to explore. Families will also enjoy the easy-going atmosphere, large, spacious rooms, short airport transfer and fabulous children’s clubs.

VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB, GREECE

GREAT SAILING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Excellent mountain biking

• Two swimming pools plus a children’s pool

• Fantastic waterskiing and wakeboarding

• Light, airy and spacious accommodation

• Day yacht sailing, and sunset cruises from Vounaki yacht marina

• Experience and explore traditional Greece, the village of Paleros is just 10 minutes walk away

• Great sailing

• Relax with a cocktail and take in the stunning sunsets • Enjoy the idyllic location with beautiful views across the southern Ionian Sea

Corfu

GREECE

Parga Paxos

Preveza

Vonitsa Paleros

Lefkas

VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB

• Combine a week at Vounaki Beachclub with a yachting adventure on a Stay and Sail holiday. See pages 110-111 for more information

“New to Neilson for 2015, we are planning a few improvements to this lovely Beachclub, which together with great mountain biking and fantastic sailing will see Vounaki become a Neilson favourite.” Andrew, Beachclub Development Manager

Ithaca

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SUMMER 2015

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ACCOMMODATION

The resort has a traditional, Greek feel with a spacious layout and bright, airy rooms. Many of the rooms have fantastic sea views or views to the dramatic Acarnanian Mountains. There is a wide choice of accommodation to suit most needs and rooms have undergone a mini makeover with new soft furnishings, bright dĂŠcor and new bathrooms.

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Twin and double-bedded rooms with balcony or terrace, some also have a sea view. A few are large enough to accommodate an extra foldaway bed. We also have a few rooms available for sole occupancy. Junior suites with double or twin beds, sofa bed and space for an extra foldaway bed. Junior suites also have a large terrace area, some with sea views. One-bedroom suites consist of one double bedroom and an adjoining living area with sofa bed and space for an extra foldaway bed or cot. The bathroom with shower is accessed through the living area. All have a balcony or terrace with sea views. Two bedroom suites consist of two bedrooms with double or twin beds and a separate living area with sofa bed and space for an extra foldaway bed or cot. There are two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite, both have a terrace with sea views.

Inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 people consist of two individual rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony or terrace. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini fridge, telephone, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, beach towels and en-suite shower. Sea view rooms are available for a supplement.

FOR CHILDREN

Excellent children’s club facilities including a small children’s pool and Neilson run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 17 years. Cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24- hour baby room are also available for guests with children. See pages 22-33 for more information.

AT A GLANCE Restaurant with alfresco dining area Large swimming pool & adult pool Separate children’s pool Beach bar and Deck bar Wellbeing area with treatment rooms Watersports beach Yacht marina Free Wi-Fi at the Deck bar 95 rooms Approx. 40-minute airport transfer by coach

VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

MEALS

Mezzanine rooms have split level open plan accommodation with twin or double beds on the top mezzanine floor and bunk beds on the ground floor with space for an extra foldaway bed or cot. All rooms have a balcony with sea view.

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1. Reception 2. Main hotel rooms 3. Restaurant 4. Deck bar 5. Treatment rooms 6. Fitness 7 & 8. Swimming pools 9. Mountain bikes

10. Tennis courts 11. Children’s clubs 12. Beach bar 13. Water ski 14. Beach kit 15. Yacht marina 16. Children’s pool

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Dinghy sailing Mountain biking Waterskiing & wakeboarding Kayaking & Stand up paddle boarding See neilson.co.uk/beach/ greece/vounaki/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

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All of our staff are RYA qualified and we offer a full programme of inclusive tuition for all levels. Windsurfing is suited to beginners and non-planing intermediates who will love the easy launching and wide open bay. Conditions for waterskiing and wakeboarding are superb in the mornings with smooth glassy water and a ski pontoon conveniently located just off the beach with easy access to our ski boats and range of kit. The Premium package is also available for those keen to enjoy waterskiing to the full.

There are 2 tennis courts and an experience team of professional coaches to hone your skills whatever your ability, if you want more intensive coaching we can also offer private coaching at an additional cost. Our fitness coach will be ready and waiting with a range of classes from yoga to interval training and Zumba.

AND RELAX

After a day of activity our wellbeing area and treatment rooms provide the ultimate in relaxation, enjoy a massage to ease aching muscles or treat yourself to a facial or manicure, all under the care of our highly qualified therapists.

Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding is easy to master in the beautiful calm waters and the coastline is interesting to explore.

ON THE SHORE

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding (Premium package at a supplement) Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Two tennis courts with coaching Mountain bikes and guiding Gym and fitness classes Wellbeing area and treatment rooms (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick (Manchester at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

Gentle morning winds build throughout the day to provide a nice breeze in the afternoon. Windier than the Retreat Beachclub further north it is the perfect place to learn to sail or for intermediates to progress their skills on a wide range of dinghies.

Away from the beachfront there is a huge range of mountain biking rides with something for everyone. You can test your riding and fitness skills to the max, or enjoy more relaxing, gentle rides along shady trails to rural villages and out of the way beaches.

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

Situated in the southern Ionian expect calm conditions in the morning, further out of the bay winds can build to a steady force 3-4 in the afternoon. o

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% days force 4 and above

3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4

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Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin garden room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code GAE010/011/012/013/014 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £745 £447 £895 £537

Mid £935 £608 £1255 £816

High £1515 £1061 £2165 £1516

Low Departures 17 May, 26 Sept - 12 Oct Mid Departures 30 May - 29 Jun, 29Aug - 21 Sept, 17 Oct - 26 Oct High Departures 23 May - 25 May, 4 Jul - 24 Aug Visit neilson.co.uk for our latest prices

Prices shown are a guide only, subject to availability & will be confirmed upon enquiry. Prices are based on Gatwick flights departing on a Sunday and include return resort transfers. First 7 night departure 17th May. Last 7 night departure 25th October. Child pricing conditions apply. Supplements & reductions may apply - please see neilson.co.uk for full terms.

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STAY & SAIL

After a fun filled week spent at Vounaki Beachclub why not take to the sparkling waters of the Ionian and explore some of the nearby destinations by yacht â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a unique concept that we call Stay and Sail. Our new Stay and Sail base located in the heart of the southern Ionian is hard to beat, with easy access to all the treasures of the southern Ionian, together with training and flotilla yachts conveniently located at the Beachclubs very own yacht marina.

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You will be sailing in the southern Ionian, a hugely popular sailing destination with sheltered waters and scenic line of sight sailing between picturesque islands. Perfect for all sailors and especially suited to the beginners and the less experienced.

YOUR TYPICAL FLOTILLA ROUTE Sunday – Check out of the Vounaki Beachclub and move onto your flotilla yacht Your flotilla boat will be ready to board from 5pm. Monday - Vathi - 7 nm Vathi is a small town rich in colour and history, being the capital of the island of Ithaca. From the ruins of a French fort to the possible site of Odysseus’ Palace, Vathi offers a variety of exploration opportunities as well as excellent food and beautiful beaches.

Friday – Kalamos - 16 nm Kalamos the island is located between Meganissi and Kastos. At the centre of the island on the eastern side is the port of Kalamos. It is a picturesque harbour, where old stone houses sit tightly packed on the slopes down to the harbour.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Club board, accommodation, activities and children’s clubs at the Vounaki Beachclub in first week. (Room checkout time is 10am). See pages 104-109 for more details. Yacht charter and lead boat crew support in second week Marine Insurance, damage waiver and security deposit First tank of fuel and water Return coach transfers Flights from London Gatwick (Manchester available at a supplement)

VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB, GREECE - STAY & SAIL

We ask that you check out of your room at the Vounaki Beachclub at 10am in preparation for moving onto your flotilla yacht down at the Vounaki yacht marina for the week. Flotilla boats are generally ready from 5pm, so enjoy the day at leisure, top up your tan around the pool or head down to the beach where there’s always plenty of kit waiting to be taken out onto the water before you settle into your yacht.

Saturday - Vounaki- 15 nm The last day on flotilla sees a return to the Neilson yacht base at the Vounaki Beachclub. Flotilla boats are required to be back at the Neilson base before 6pm.

Tuesday - Vassiliki – 13 nm On the southern coast of Lefkas, Vassiliki is a pretty village with a cosmopolitan yet unspoilt atmosphere. It is also home to our windsurfing and mountain biking centre, the Cosmos Beachclub.

Sunday - Departure day Your yacht checkout time is 9.30am. You are welcome to enjoy the facilities at Vounaki Beachclub once again, with lunch and shower facilities available for a small charge (payable locally).

Wednesday - Fiscardo - 10 nm A beautiful harbour village on the northern tip of Cephalonia, the largest of the seven Ionian islands. Fiscardo is famed for attracting the rich and famous whose super yachts dot the jetty. Thursday – Frikes – 10 nm Frikes on the island of Ithaka has a picture postcard setting at the bottom of a wooded ravine and is home to some wonderful restaurants.

VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB Paleros GREECE

Lefkas Vathi Vassiliki

Meganissi Kalamos Town

Fiscardo Frikes

Cephalonia

Ithaca

Nm = Nautical Miles, 5nm is approximately 1 hours sailing. Please note that flotilla routes are for example only, days and destinations are not fixed and may change depending on the size of the flotilla, time of year and weather conditions. Distance travelled is approximate and in nautical miles. Mooring fees are not included. Important information: Many countries now require you to hold a certificate of yachting competence to charter a yacht on flotilla, see page 135 for more information.

GUIDE PRICES - VOUNAKI BEACHCLUB STAY & SAIL

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin room on club board and a Dufour 325 yacht on self catering basis, flights and transfers included.

14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £1155 £924

Mid £1465 £1172

High £2249 £1800

Low Departures 17 May, 26 Sept - 12 Oct Mid Departures 30 May - 29 Jun, 29Aug - 21 Sept, 18 Oct High Departures 23 May - 25 May, 4 Jul - 24 Aug

Visit neilson.co.uk for our latest prices Prices shown are a guide only, subject to availability & will be confirmed upon enquiry. Prices are based on Gatwick flights departing on a Sunday and include return resort transfers. First 14 night departure 17th May. Last 14 night departure 18th October. Child pricing conditions apply. Supplements & reductions may apply - please see neilson.co.uk for full terms.

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COSMOS BEACHCLUB VASSILIKI, GREECE

Vassiliki is one of Europe’s premier windsurfing destinations and a well known mecca for windsurfers who want to blast on flat water. Surrounded by mountains, this picturesque town not only offers great activities on the water but also has an amazing reputation with mountain bike fanatics - the perfect way to take in the culture of these quaint Greek villages with a few testing trails for the more adventurous.

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We have been teaching people to windsurf at the Cosmos Beachclub for nearly 30 years and have exclusive use of this small and friendly beachfront hotel. As the first windsurf centre in Vassiliki we have the best location at the windward end of the bay, giving the longest sailing hours. Combine this with the highest standards of tuition following the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) National Windsurfing Scheme and access to a fantastic range of kit and you have all the ingredients for a superb holiday. About a 20-minute walk from the Cosmos Beachclub is Vassiliki village with a picturesque harbour, lively atmosphere and a good variety of bars and restaurants. Following a busy day of activity the only way to finish up the evening is in the legendary Zeus bar, where an exciting night is always on the cards!

COSMOS BEACHCLUB, GREECE

A WORLD FAMOUS WINDSURFING DESTINATION

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • NEW for 2015 - Road Biking

• Excellent and consistent wind record

• NEW for 2015 - Fitness programme with yoga, Pilates and stretch classes

• Children’s clubs from 4 months to 13 years

• Specialist windsurfing centre

• Small and friendly family run hotel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere

• Great for beginner and advanced windsurfers • Fantastic mountain and road biking

• Beautiful local beaches and traditional villages to explore

• Easy access to launching and sailing area

• Sunday departures from London Gatwick and Manchester

Lefkas Town

GREECE Preveza

Lefkas

COSMOS Nidri BEACHCLUB Vassiliki

Meganisi Kalamos

“Flat water, high winds, light winds, big mountains, flat olive groves...Vassiliki is an amazing windsurfing and biking playground.” Tom, Activity Manager

Kastos

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Location Sleep Quality Rooms Service Value

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ACCOMMODATION

The Cosmos Beachclub is a delightful, family run hotel and with just 30 rooms has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and excellent on-site restaurant. Rooms are simply but adequately furnished with tiled floors and light walls. All rooms open onto a balcony or terrace with table and chairs, some with beautiful sea views.

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Twin and double rooms are on ground, first or second floor with balcony or terrace. Inter-connecting rooms sleeping up to 4 people consist of an adjoining double and twin room, each with their own balcony and bathroom. A family room with a single entrance door leading to a double and twin room, both with their own bathroom and balcony with sea view. There is also a family room with 4 single beds in two rooms and a shared bathroom with bath, balcony and sea view.

FOR CHILDREN

There is a small children’s pool and Neilson run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 13 years. See pages 22-33 for more information.

AT A GLANCE Beachfront location Swimming pool Bed and breakfast board basis Restaurant serving lunch and evening meal Beachfront terrace and lawns Fantastic views of sailing area Free Wi-Fi in restaurant and reception 30 rooms Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes airport transfer by coach

MEALS

Bed and Breakfast. Lunch and evening meal can be purchased locally from the on-site restaurant.

Triple rooms have three single beds and balcony or terrace.

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ACCOMMODATION

All rooms are bright and of a good standard with air conditioning, fridge, safety deposit box (local charge), en-suite shower and wc, balcony or terrace. Sea view rooms are available for a supplement.

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Hotel rooms Pool Children’s clubs Bar and restaurant

5. 6. 7. 8.

Bike shed Dinghies Beach kit Decking

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Windsurfing Road Biking Mountain biking See neilson.co.uk/beach/ greece/vassiliki/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

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Vassiliki’s famous wind ‘Eric’, generally starts to blow cross-shore after lunch and provides a consistent wind over flat water. When the wind blows, experts can choose from an impressive array of high performance kit. If you still have the energy, we offer late safety cover every evening when the wind blows. Tuition clinics for beginners to experts are included in your holiday covering the RYA National Windsurfing scheme, from Start Windsurfing through to Intermediate Planing and Advanced.

technical rides offered by the islands mountainous landscape. 2015 sees the introduction of a fleet of TREK road bikes with guided rides most mornings. In addition, to complement the riding and windsurfing we can also offer a fitness programme with a range of classes to include stretch, yoga and Pilates.

AND RELAX

For the less energetic, relax with a refreshing drink around the pool, take a walk along the beach or explore the nearby towns and villages.

We also have a number of kayaks and stand up paddle boards, which are perfect for non-windy and light wind days.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Windsurfing with RYA tuition Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding Mountain and road bikes with guiding Fitness classes Children’s clubs 4mths – 13yrs (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick (Manchester at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Bed and continental breakfast

COSMOS BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

There is a small selection of dinghies available for general use when not being used by the children’s clubs, however we do not provide dinghy sailing tuition in Vassiliki.

ON THE SHORE

The mountain biking is suitable for all abilities. Beginners will enjoy the shady olive groves, intermediates can improve skills on the fabulous network of off road tracks and experts will love the long, more

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

Vassiliki’s legendary thermal wind goes by the name of ‘Eric’ and draws windsurfers from around the world. Mornings are great for beginners with gentle winds. The wind starts to blow cross-shore after lunch to provide a constant wind over flat water. The most consistent conditions are found during June, July and August. The typical wind forces ranges from 1-6 all season. o

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Temperature and wind information is intended as a guide. Year on year variations are to be expected.

GUIDE PRICES - COSMOS BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin garden room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code GAE008 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £575 £342 £765 £459

Mid £775 £504 £1075 £699

High £1255 £879 £1755 £1229

Low Departures 2 May - 18 May Mid Departures 30 May - 29 Jun, 29Aug - 13 Sept High Departures 23 May - 25 May, 4 Jul - 24 Aug Visit neilson.co.uk for our latest prices

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RETREAT BEACHCLUB SIVOTA, GREECE

Located in a corner of rare natural beauty with tiny coves, green hills and secluded beaches, the aptly named Retreat Beachclub offers an idyllic haven. Clinging to the sides of a tree-covered coastal hillside, the various buildings are linked by numerous steps and paths leading down to the warm, turquoise shores of the Ionian Sea.

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A collection of beaches forms the edge of our watersports area and a shallow sand bar leads the way through warm shallow waters to the sailing beach on a tiny wooded island with sandy beaches just opposite the Beachclub. The flat water and abundance of kit means fantastic waterskiing and wakeboarding for all levels and abilities plus excellent conditions for stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. The Retreat Beachclub is known for it’s relaxing environment with plenty of space to find peace and quiet plus there are excellent fitness facilities with daily classes including yoga, Zumba, boot camp, Pilates and circuits.

RETREAT BEACHCLUB, GREECE

HEAVEN FOR WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS • Fantastic waterskiing and wakeboarding

• Amazing views and spectacular setting

• Four tennis courts with inclusive expert coaching

• Combine your week here with a week on one of our yachts to sail the Ionian Sea on a Stay and Sail holiday - see pages 124-125 for more information.

• Excellent kayaking and stand up paddle boarding amongst the pretty coves and beaches • Excellent road and mountain biking

• Explore traditional villages and beautiful islands

• Light winds and calm waters • Great fitness programme

Igoumenitsa Corfu

Sivota RETREAT BEACHCLUB

• Enjoy day sails and sunset yacht cruises from the resort

GREECE Parga

Paxos Antipaxos Preveza

“The Retreat is my own little bit of paradise. Come and experience the relaxed atmosphere, spectacular views and unique setting and find our for yourself what makes the Retreat Beachclub so special” Lee, General Manager

TripAdvisor Traveller rating

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Ratings correct as of 6th August 2014.

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ACCOMMODATION Rooms are either in the main hotel, or are located within the beautiful gardens. Garden rooms have a shady, peaceful and private setting, with the superior rooms being located at the very top of the property. Whilst those in the main building are close to the reception and restaurant. Most rooms have spectacular views and are light and bright with superior rooms having modern, contemporary design and furnishings.

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Garden rooms are located on the 1st or 2nd floor. Rooms in the main building are on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd floor. Twin and double-bedded rooms in hotel or gardens with balcony or terrace, some also have a sea view. A few are available for sole occupancy. Superior twin and double-bedded rooms in gardens most with bath, terrace and sea view. These rooms were brand new last year featuring modern contemporary design and furnishings. Triple bedded rooms in the hotel consist of three single beds or a double and a single, with shower and balcony or terrace and sea view. Inter-connecting rooms in the hotel sleeping up to 5 people consist of two individual rooms with twin, triple or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony or terrace with sea view.

Rooms are of a good standard with air conditioning, fridge, telephone, TV, safety deposit box, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities (on request), beach towels and en-suite shower. Rooms with sea view are available for a supplement.

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ACCOMMODATION

AT A GLANCE Reception with small outdoor terrace and lounge area Small shop Children’s play area Split-level restaurant with outdoor terrace and views over the sailing area Pool bar Swimming pool with sunbathing terrace Activity beach Decked sunbathing area and sunbathing beaches Wellbeing area with treatment rooms Free Wi-Fi in reception lobby area and bar 151 rooms Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes airport transfer by coach

FOR CHILDREN

There is a small children’s pool and Neilson run children’s clubs are available all season for children aged 4 months to 17 years. Cots, baby baths, buggies and a 24- hour baby room are also available for guests with children. See pages 22-23 for more information.

MEALS

Inter-connecting rooms in the gardens sleeping up to 6 people consist of two or three individual standard or superior rooms with twin or double beds, each with their own bathroom and balcony or terrace. Family bunk bed rooms in the hotel consist of a double room, connecting to a smaller room with two small beds for 2 children up to 12 years.

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Reception Pool bar Children’s clubs Volleyball Astro tennis courts Hard tennis courts Treatment rooms & gym 8. Restaurant & terrace 9. Pool

10. Garden rooms 11. Sailing beach 12. Fitness 13. Sand spit 14. Sunbathing beach 15. Main hotel rooms 16. Yacht pontoon 17. Ski pontoon 18. Kayak beach 19. Superior rooms

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ACTIVITIES

GOOD FOR: Waterskiing and wakeboarding Mountain and road biking Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding Tennis and fitness See neilson.co.uk/beach/ greece/sivota/activities for more information on activities and equipment.

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One of the most popular activities is to take a kayak and explore the secluded coves, bays and beaches surrounding the club. We have a good range of canoes and kayaks including a sea kayak fleet, which together with British Canoe Union (BCU) coaches ensures you make the most of this activity. The sheltered waters and calm conditions make sailing for beginners ideal. In the afternoon the sailing area extends beyond the island for intermediates to make the most of the breeze further out.

ON THE SHORE

For the more energetic the Retreat Beachclub is a particularly good option for those looking to enjoy a comprehensive fitness programme. We can offer a range of guided bike rides, exercise classes and tennis sessions, as well as road bikes, swim coaching (at a supplement), and a dedicated triathlon training camp. Really keen road bikers can opt to reserve one of our carbon frame bikes for their exclusive use for a small supplement.

AND RELAX

For those who prefer a more laid back pace there is table tennis, pool table or maybe a relaxing massage area before a pre-dinner cocktail.

For a supplement you can spend the day on one of our skippered day yachts and make the most of the breeze outside the bay whilst exploring secluded coves further up the coast.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Dinghy Sailing with RYA tuition Windsurfing with RYA tuition Waterskiing and wakeboarding (Premium package at a supplement) Kayaking with BCU tuition Stand up paddle boarding Try dive Four tennis courts with coaching Mountain bikes, road bikes and guiding (Book-a-bike available at a supplement) Fitness classes Wellbeing area and treatment rooms (treatments at a supplement) Children’s clubs 4mths – 17yrs, (Starfish and Hot Shots at a supplement) Flights from London Gatwick (Manchester at a supplement) Return airport coach transfer Club board meals (full board upgrade at a supplement)

RETREAT BEACHCLUB, GREECE - ACTIVITIES

ON THE WATER

Novice or expert waterskiers and wakeboarders can make the most of the flat water throughout the day, with the Premium package available to book for a supplement for those who are really keen.

TYPICAL WIND AND WEATHER

Light winds are ideal for waterskiing and wakeboarding. Beginners to sailing and windsurfing will enjoy this environment, although intermediate sailors will rarely be challenged. The typical wind force ranges from 1-2 all season. o

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GUIDE PRICES - RETREAT BEACHCLUB

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin garden room on club board with most activities, flights and transfers included. Code GAE002/003 7 nights per adult 7 nights per child 14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £775 £465 £915 £549

Mid £965 £628 £1295 £842

High £1555 £1089 £2225 £1558

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STAY & SAIL

Stay and Sail is a great way to combine a relaxing or activity filled week at the stunning Retreat Beachclub before jumping on board a yacht and taking to the high seas of the beautiful Ionian coastline in the second week of your holiday. 124

You will be sailing the northern Ionian, which offers great variety and uncrowded sailing. Corfu in the North is an island of rolling green farmland, vineyards and orange groves - the second largest of the Ionian Islands it is perhaps one of the most well known and popular holiday islands in Greece. Just below Corfu is Paxos, the smallest of the Ionian Islands, dominated by thousands of olive trees. Home to just three tiny villages - Gaios, Lakka and Longos, the island has a relaxed and easygoing atmosphere.

YOUR TYPICAL FLOTILLA ROUTE Sunday: Move onto flotilla boat moored up at the Retreat Beachclub Your flotilla boat will be ready from 5pm. Monday: Platarias - 10nm A peaceful little port with a well serviced marina and sandy white beaches and some excellent restaurants. Tuesday: Corfu Town - 20mn Corfu is the most northerly Ionian island, the capital Corfu Town is a fascinating blend of architectural styles with many beautiful Venetian buildings and is a real highlight of the flotilla.

Thursday: Gaios - 3nm Gaios on Paxos is a beautiful town with atmospheric open-air cafes, chic boutiques and old-fashioned markets. Friday: Parga - 10nm Steeped in history, Parga’s bustling harbour is lined with restaurants and bars, while behind is a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys lined with traditional red tiled houses, leading to a Venetian fortress.

WHAT’S INCLUDED Club board, accommodation, activities and children’s clubs at the Retreat Beachclub in first week (Room checkout time is 10am). See pages 118-123 for more details. Yacht charter and lead boat crew support in second week Marine insurance, damage waiver and security deposit First tank of fuel and water Return coach transfers Flights from London Gatwick (Manchester available at a supplement)

RETREAT BEACHCLUB, GREECE - STAY & SAIL

Perfect for families, couples and groups of friends, all we ask is that if you choose to Stay and Sail here you can already sail as yacht training is not available.

Saturday: Sivota - 15nm Return to the Neilson base at the Retreat Beachclub. Flotilla boats are required to be back at the Neilson base before 6pm.

Wednesday: Lakka - 20nm Situated in a gorgeous horseshoe shaped inlet on the island of Paxos, sheltered from prevailing winds by the impressive neighbouring mountains.

Sunday: Departure day Your yacht check out time is 9.30am. You are welcome to enjoy the facilities at the Retreat Beachclub once again, with lunch and shower facilities available for a small charge (payable locally).

Igoumenitsa Platarias RETREAT BEACHCLUB GREECE Sivota Mourtos

Corfu Town Corfu

Parga Lakka Paxos Gaios

NM = Nautical Miles. 5nm is approximately 1 hours sailing. Please note that flotilla routes are for guidance only, days and destinations are not fixed and may change depending on the size of the flotilla, time of year and weather conditions. Distance travelled is approximate and in nautical miles. Mooring fees are not included. Important information: Many countries now require you to hold a certificate of yachting competence to charter a yacht on flotilla, see pages 135 for more information.

GUIDE PRICES - RETREAT BEACHCLUB STAY & SAIL

Based on a minimum 2 adults sharing a standard twin garden room on club board and a Dufour 325 yacht on self catering basis, flights and transfers included.

14 nights per adult 14 nights per child

Low £1165 £932

Mid £1489 £1192

High £2285 £1828

Low Departures 3 May - 18 May, 26 Sept - 12 Oct Mid Departures 30 May - 29 Jun, 29Aug - 21 Sept, 18 Oct High Departures 23 May - 25 May, 4 Jul - 24 Aug

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Financial protection All the flight inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. The price of your holiday includes the amount of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. Our ATOL number is 10794. You will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate, please check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) are listed on the certificate. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information on financial protection and the ATOL certificate go to www.caa.co.uk/ ATOLcertificate ABTA - The Travel Association Neilson Active Holidays Ltd is a member of ABTA with membership number Y6127. ABTA and ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ, Tel: 0203 117 0500 or look at their website: www.abta.com

Pricing Information A guide to pricing your holiday Our brochure is intended to provide a quick and easy way for you to compare holiday prices. We display an accurate indication of our basic lead in prices for low, mid and high seasons together with the dates that apply to those seasons. For our up to the minute prices, see neilson.co.uk, ask your travel agent or call us directly. Under occupancy supplements Prices are usually based on at least two noninfants sharing the hotel accommodation. If fewer share the accommodation supplements will have to be paid. These under occupancy supplements are payable per person per night (unless stated otherwise), and may vary depending on date of travel. Infants do not count towards occupancy levels. Rooms for the single traveller are available at most properties on request. Contact us for further information and supplements where applicable (see also ‘Single Supplements’ in the accommodation section for more details). Single supplements If a single person occupies a room with more than one bed, they will usually be asked to a supplement. Single rooms are often smaller, may not have a balcony and may not be of the same general standard normal twins. While there is normally a supplement for these rooms the overall cost will usually be less than when a single person occupies a double room. What’s Included in your holiday price? Return flights - From a selected airport. The price of your holiday will be influenced by your flight selection and date for travel. See ‘Your Choice of Flight’ and the Flight Information section of our website for full details. (In flight meals may be charged extra).

Return Transport - Between your destination airport and accommodation in resort is included. This will usually be in the form of a mini bus or coach transfer. Please rest assured that if you are required to wait at the airport for a time before your transfer departs, or stop en route in order to meet other clients we endeavour to keep any waiting time to a minimum. Accommodation – Guide prices are shown per person and are based on two non-infants sharing a room. Under occupancy and facility supplements may apply in some rooms, including but not limited to sea view, single and family room supplements. Please see ‘under occupancy and single supplements’ for further details. Meals in accommodation - Are detailed on each resort page. Neilson representatives – Assistance from a Neilson representative 24/7 if required Activities - Dinghy sailing, windsurfing, mountain biking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fitness classes, waterskiing, tennis tuition and use of equipment depending on your accommodation and holiday choice. Health and beauty treatments are at an additional cost. Children’s Clubs - Sea Urchins, Sea Badgers, Surfbusters, Sharksters, Surf Squad, Wave Riders and TAG children’s clubs are included in some or our Beachclubs. Starfish and Hot Shots are available at a supplement. Marine Insurance - covering injury or damage you may cause to third parties with our equipment, and accidental loss or damage to our equipment and inventory. Extra charges - before booking Our prices include an amount to cover our current fuel and other associated charges, such as Air Passenger Duty (APD). These charges and costs may change between date of publication and the time of travel. We reserve the right to alter prices, for example we may introduce fuel supplements or add supplements if our aviation, security, taxes or insurance costs change. Please therefore check carefully the total costing, including any additional charges, with us or your Travel Advisor before you book.

Early booking and value added offers All offers All offers are subject to availability and will be confirmed at the time of booking. Neilson reserves the right to withdraw any offer at any time. Offers must be added at time of booking unless otherwise stated. All offers are valid for new bookings only and may not be combinable with other offers. Offers apply to selected departure dates, properties, flights, airports and room types. All offers are based on maximum occupancy of a room. Supplements and reductions will apply. Family savings offer is based on 2 adults and 2 children traveling on the 22nd August for 14 nights. Group booking conditions These conditions are in addition to the Booking Conditions shown on page 137-142. All group bookings are subject to availability. 1. All group offers are subject to availability and the number of group offers per departure may be limited or withdrawn without prior notice. Group offers may be limited to selected

properties in our brochure. Please ask for details. 2. Children do count towards group bookings. Two children count as one adult in regard to free group places/discounts. 3. Free places/discounts cover the basic holiday price current at the time of booking. Supplements for meals, under occupancy, room facilities & insurance are excluded. 4. The group must book exactly the same holiday at the same time. We may allow large groups to travel from different airports on application, in which case the free place/ discounts may differ by flight.

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5. Free places/discounts will be calculated on the final number of full paying adults travelling. Cancellation of group numbers may result in the loss of free places/ group discount. 6. Free places/discounts for groups above 30 will be on request. Splitting large groups into smaller ones is not permitted. 7. Group offers are not available on accommodation only holidays. 8. All passengers must pay the deposit. A group option can be held on brochured holidays for 7 days while deposits are collected, however this is dependent on availability and how far in advance you book. 9. All passengers’ names must be supplied 10 weeks before departure or at the time of booking (with deposits). Subsequent name changes will incur an amendment fee. When supplying passengers’ names, you must at the same time also confirm your rooming list - by this we mean who is to share a room with whom. If you fail to do so, we will allocate rooms and cannot accept any liability if these arrangements do not meet with your approval. 10. Names may be required immediately at time of booking on some departure dates or destinations. 11. Group offers may not be combined with any other discounts or offers. 12. Any person who acts as the leader of a group (whether or not they travel on the holiday), shall be the ‘lead name’ with all the usual responsibilities associated with that role as set out in our booking conditions. In addition, the group leader shall be responsible for confirming all travelling passenger details to either the Travel Agent (when booking through an ABTA member agent) or directly to our Reservations department. They will be responsible for paying all sums that are payable in respect of the booking as a whole (including any amendment/ cancellation charges), and for passing on accurately and in full to travelling passengers any and all information issued by the Travel Agent or us, including, but not limited to, passing on copies of our confirmation invoices and a copy of our booking conditions.

Travel Information Flight details Flight timings shown are based on the 24hour clock system. These timings, however, are provisional only and will be submitted for approval by the UK and overseas scheduling committees, and are therefore given for

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guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Our reservation system will show the latest timings for your flight. The right is reserved to substitute alternative airlines and/ or aircraft at any time. All bookings are subject to the grant of licenses by the Civil Aviation Authority. Airline (operating carrier) information In accordance with EU Regulations we are required to advise you of the operating carrier(s) (or, if the operating carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we will inform you of the identity of the operating carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. Any change in the identity of the airline, flight timings and/ or aircraft type will not entitle you to cancel or change to other flight arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in our conditions. Flight routing A direct flight may touch down en-route for re- fuelling, or to pick up and/or drop off passengers. In these instances you are not normally required to disembark and the flight is still considered to be a direct flight. A non-direct flight may require a change of aircraft en-route while a non-stop flight will take you directly to your final destination airport without stopping. Changes to our flight programme To ensure we can offer you the best choice of flights at the most popular times of the year, we may put additional flights on sale under different flight codes. We cannot guarantee these additional flights will not incur higher holiday prices and details of these prices will be advised on our website or by your Holiday Advisor. Please also note that the flight information shown in our brochure may change after publication. Occasionally it is necessary to change the airline used. That may mean a flight shown as being operated by one airline is substituted by another airline and some services may change and you will not be entitled to any compensation. If you have paid a supplement for an upgraded service, this cost will be refunded. Your choice of flight When you check our latest holiday price with your travel agent or on the Neilson website, you will be advised of the basic holiday price including any additional costs associated with your choice of flight (such as, the departure point, day and time of flight or seasonality of flight). By way of a guide, we have shown the minimum price increase that will apply to the holiday prices shown depending on your flight selection - these are listed in the ‘Flight Information’ section at the back of the brochure. The flight you choose will influence the price you pay for your holiday. When you book your holiday you will be quoted the current Adult/Child ‘holiday price’ which is the basic price inclusive of all applicable costs for the flight you choose. (This

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is with the exception of supplements for extra legroom seats or any other pre-bookable optional services not shown as being included). Our holiday prices may vary due to: 1. Where you fly from – our base prices are usually based on a selected flight from London Gatwick or Manchester but (depending on the destination) we can often offer a choice of flights from these airports and other regional airports at higher holiday prices. 2. The time of year/seasonality of your holiday – our prices give an indication of the peak and off peak travel periods with higher prices at certain times of the year. Regional variations in the demand for flights from local airports on different dates also influence the holiday price you pay.

Infants (0-24months) The infant must either sit on an adults lap or occupy a car seat (infants must be at least 6 months to occupy a car seat). If choosing to occupy a car seat, we recommend you contact the relevant airline for regulations for the car seat. Customers choosing this option will need to book a flight seat for the infant. The price of a seat for an infant will usually be the adult seat only price. Children aged 2 or over on the RETURN flight must pay the appropriate child price of the holiday. Children under two at time of return journey pay £105 plus a supplement if using the Starfish Club.

Unaccompanied Minors Children aged 16 on the date of travel are able to fly with unaccompanied. Bookings must be made directly with Neilson together with an email from a parent or guardian to confirm that they are happy for the named person to travel on their own. This must be sent to admin@neilson.com. Anybody under the age of 16 on the date of travel cannot travel on their own.

E-tickets Tickets will be issued electronically, in person or via post when you book a holiday or at least 14 days prior to travel. If you book within 14 days it may be necessary to make arrangements for you to collect your tickets from our airport representative on arrival, or in some cases may be able to post or email your documentation to you, at your request, but if special delivery is required a charge may be applied. Please check your documents carefully as soon as you receive them as flight details can sometimes change from those published in the brochure or detailed on your confirmation invoice. A charge will apply for all bookings and name changes made within 15 days of departure. The minimum charge will be £20 per person; you will be advised on the applicable fee at the time of booking.

Check-in If you fail to check in on time, the airline is entitled to refuse to allow you to board the flight. We cannot accept responsibility if such a situation arises and, whilst we endeavour to assist in making alternative travel arrangements to your resort, any cost or loss incurred as a result will be your responsibility. If you fail to check in at all for your flight from the UK, we retain the right to cancel any other arrangements you have booked with us and you will be unable to use your return flight to the UK. No refund can be made for any unused arrangements. When you

arrive at the check-in desk for your flight, you will be asked for your ticket, passport and baggage. If travelling in a group, please make sure all members of your party are at the desk. Once you have checked in, you can move through to the departure lounge where you will find further information, including your departure gate number. Important notice you must check-in at least 1 hour prior to departure, failure to do so could result in you being denied travel. Remember no calls will be made for your flight so please make sure that you are at the departure gate no later than 45 minutes before your departure time. Passengers that are refused travel will be responsible for arranging alternative transportation at their own expense.

Pregnancy Regulations vary from airline to airline, but some will refuse to carry women who will be 28 weeks or more pregnant on the date of return travel. If you are in doubt, please check with the airline concerned. We recommend that you also consult your own doctor.

Fitness to fly You may need permission to fly from your doctor if you suffer from certain medical conditions, which may mean you also require assistance from the airline. Should you have any concerns about your fitness to fly please contact the relevant airline directly.

Baggage allowance Size restrictions may apply in addition to weight restrictions. Your hold and hand baggage must not exceed the stated allowance on your ticket. A charge will be made if the stated allowance is exceeded. Hold baggage allowances range from 15kg up to 25kg. Individual items of luggage must not exceed 30kg for lifting purposes. Full details of your baggage allowance will be printed on you e-tickets and is detailed on the travel information pages of each resort on neilson.co.uk

Smoking Please note that whatever airline you fly with, all UK airlines have a strict no-smoking policy throughout the aircraft.

Seat pitch We advise that the distance between the back support cushion of your flight seat and the back of the seat or other fixed structure in front of your seat will not be less than the minimum stated in the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s Airworthiness Notice No.64, issue 2 of the 29th October 2001 (26 inches).

Catering Our British Airways flights include a meal appropriate to the time of the flight. Our other flights give you the option to book and pay for an in-flight meal when you make your booking, or offer a ‘buy-on-board’ service with a choice of snacks and drinks for you to purchase.

Passports and visa requirements British Citizen’s holding a 10-year UK passport (5 years for children), issued in the UK should note that some overseas countries have an immigration requirement for a passport to remain valid for a minimum period after the date of entry to that country (typically 6 months). Non-British Citizen passport holders or British

Apply early: If you need to apply for a passport or renew an expired passport, you should do so well in advance of travel and at least four weeks before. If you are 16 or over and have never had a passport in your own name, you should apply for one at least six weeks before your holiday. The UK passport service has to confirm your identity before issuing your first passport and will ask you to attend an interview in order to protect your identity. If a visa is required, don’t leave until the last minute – allow plenty of time. You may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid if the names on your passport and travel documents don’t match. If any member of your party changes their name, we must be notified immediately so that we can change booking documentation. For more information on passports, applications and general enquiries, please contact the Passport Office. Visit: www.direct.gov.uk/passports or telephone: 0300 222 0000.

How to find out about visa requirements The Foreign and Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit provides information about visa requirements, frequently updates advice for those travelling outside the UK and also provides contact details for relevant Embassy’s, go to www.gov.uk/ foreign-travel-advice

Turkish visas British visitors to Turkey are required to obtain a visa to enter the country. You can obtain your Turkish visa on-line from the official government website www. evisa.gov.tr at a cost of $20 per person. You are no longer able to obtain a visa on arrival at the airport or border gate.

Advanced Passenger Information - API Under the UK Government ‘e-Borders’ scheme, Tour Operators and Airlines are required to collect biographical information contained in the section of your passport that can be read by machine (such as name, passport number). We refer to this as your advance passenger information and will pass this onto the e- Borders programme both prior to your departure from a UK Airport to all overseas destinations and on any journey to the UK. We are legally required to collect your advance passenger information – for details visit the UK Border Agency website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. You must provide this information before you travel, check your E-Ticket for more information, including details of when your API must be submitted by. Failure to provide the required data may result in carriage being denied.

It is important to note that we provide children’s club facilities and if your child has any special needs or requirements you must pre-book and pay for one-toone care. One-to-one care is charged at a cost of £50 per child per week.

Supervision and responsibility We will be responsible for your children whilst they are in our care, we will ensure that they are supervised at all times. We ask that you do the same whilst they are in your care. Remember: Children are safer when supervised. Please note: Due to best practice and health and safety reasons we do not offer in room babysitting. We do not promote the use of baby listening devices and children should be supervised at all times, never being left in rooms unsupervised. Our child protection policy is available on request. For more information on health and safety, care ratios, evening care, what to bring, menus and sample days see www.neilson.co.ukbeach/families.

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Citizens holding a UK Passport issued abroad or holders of British Subject Passports should contact the appropriate consulate or embassy for advice.

Your Accommodation and Resort Local charges Unless we have stated that a service or facility is included or free in our accommodation descriptions you may be asked to pay a charge locally. Here are a few examples of what you might expect to pay for locally, but always check first as there may be others. • Minibar, satellite TV, telephone calls, internet and Wi-Fi • Health and beauty treatments • Entertainment and activities away from your Beachclub • Drinks, snacks, ice creams, a la carte dishes, and meals not included with your board basis

Nights in your accommodation Your accommodation is usually reserved for you from 12 noon on the day of your departure from the UK. In some cases depending on your flight times you may arrive in the early hours or during the course of the morning. Your accommodation should be immediately available to you and in this case is classed as the first night of your holiday. Rooms are normally vacated at 10am on the last day of the holiday, yachts at 9.30am. On some occasions there may be several hours to wait before the departure of your flight home. In such cases a room may be made available for changing and storing luggage. It is possible that you may lose a meal due to your particular flight times.

Health precautions You should take health advice about your specific needs as early as possible. Visit the NHS Travel Health website for useful information: www.nhs.uk/ Livewell/TravelHealth. Other sources of information include the following websites: www.fco.gov.uk, www.hpa.org.uk, www.nathnac.org your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic. If you are visiting a European Union (EU) country you should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and take it with you when you travel. The EHIC can be obtained free of charge by completing an application form available from main Post Offices and from www.dh.gov.uk/travellers. Please note, the EHIC is in addition to Travel Insurance, not instead of it.

Neilson Children’s Clubs Health matters If your child falls ill during the holiday, you will be expected to take over care until there is no further risk of the illness spreading. Please note a doctor’s certificate may be required.

Additional needs We operate an equal opportunities and inclusion policy in all of our children’s clubs, we work together with you to cater to your child’s individual needs. Please assist us by informing our reservations team when booking of any additional requirements your child may have. The more information you can provide us with the more certain we can be of catering to you and your child’s needs. Some children do not settle into our clubs, we will work with you to help them, however if they fail to do so we may ask you to remove the child to avoid causing them and other children distress.

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Swimming pools and water features

Rooms described as having a pool or sea view may not have a full pool or full sea view because of plants or buildings blocking the view.

Please make use of the pool shower facilities before swimming - this helps to prevent any potential infections and helps to keep the pool clean. The pool at your chosen accommodation may be fresh or saltwater. Every pool is different, so you are strongly recommended to familiarise yourself with the pool layout, identifying the deep and shallow ends before using. A responsible adult must always supervise children. Do not use the pool after dark or when the pool is closed, even if the pool has underwater lights. You should never swim when you have been drinking alcohol.

Mediterranean toilets Some Mediterranean toilets cannot digest paper, so it may go into a little bin, which is emptied daily.

Room cleaning and towels Bed linen and towels are changed once during the week and at the end of each week.

Overseas safety standards

All of our Beachclubs offer a laundry service. Clothes are returned, washed and folded the next day for a charge of approx. €25 per bag

Safety standards and regulations overseas may not be of the same level that we enjoy in the UK. For instance, the design and height of balconies may differ. The setting and enforcement of local regulations is a matter for the Authorities of the country and the foreign supplier of the services concerned. We are working with hoteliers to improve standards wherever possible. You should familiarise yourself with fire procedures, including emergency exits in your accommodation and the swimming pool(s) area. If in doubt, ask your representative or an appropriate member of staff.

Paying your bill

Our service

Late check-out Late check-out is available in Beachclubs where the flight departs late in the afternoon or evening. Available for a supplement, bookable locally and subject to availability.

Laundry service

Our exclusive Beachclub resorts operate a tab system. You can either settle your bill every few days or leave it until the end of your holiday. Payment can be made in cash, or by credit or debit card.

Camp or ‘Z’ beds Up to the age of 12 years is our recommendation for ‘Z’ beds. If you wish a child up to the age of 16 years to use this facility it is at your own discretion. They should not be used by adult guests.

Internet access All clubs have Wi-Fi in the public areas, this is available for use free of charge. All resorts in Greece and some in Turkey have a Wi-Fi-service in the room for an additional charge. In all cases we cannot guarantee an uninterrupted service, connection may be restricted at certain times of the day and technical issues may cause temporary withdrawal of internet facilities. Also, we cannot guarantee the internet speed will be the same as you experience in the UK.

Equipment failure

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Views from a balcony / terrace

At Neilson, we are proud that our staff are the best in the business. They are thoroughly trained in making sure that you have a great holiday, added to which they are local experts and their knowledge is at your disposal. Our staff are also trained to know when they are not wanted - so if you want to do your own thing while you’re on holiday they’ll be perfectly happy to leave you alone. If for any reason a Neilson staff member is unavailable in resort, you can rest assured in the knowledge that our UK Duty Office staff are quickly and easily contactable if you need any help, advice or assistance. If you have a complaint we will need to know about it and our staff or UK Duty Office will do their best to solve the problem as soon as reasonably possible to minimise any inconvenience. This will also help us to improve the holiday experience for all our customers. There may be times when our local staff or our UK Duty Office is unable to solve a particular problem immediately. While appreciating that this may be upsetting for you, Neilson does expect you to behave in a reasonable manner towards our staff. Consequently, should any customer act in a threatening or intimidating manner towards Neilson staff, we shall have no hesitation in taking appropriate legal measures.

Can sometimes result in the withdrawal of some watersports facilities. We carry out the repairs as soon as possible.

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Resort development

Credit card charges

Even in established resorts there is often a possibility of building work taking place. If in our opinion this is likely to affect your booked accommodation we will tell you at the time of booking or if you have already booked, you will be contacted before departure if there is time. Please refer to the Booking Conditions section ‘Circumstances beyond our Control’ for more information.

When booking a holiday with a credit card through our website or directly with us over the phone, a 2% charge with a maximum charge of £95 per transaction will apply.

Smoking Restrictive legalization against smoking is increasingly common in destinations worldwide. You may find that your hotel or areas within your hotel and holiday resort operate enforced smoking regulations. Fines may be imposed for breaking regulations. To find out more visit the FCO website www.fco.gov.uk

Travellers with reduced mobility or disability The majority of overseas accommodation, overseas transport (including transfers) and other holiday services provided overseas are not equipped to cater for the needs of many disabled holidaymakers. It is therefore important, if you have any disability, that the appropriate enquiries are made about the suitability of particular accommodation, resorts, transport and services, and that you are fully satisfied you have made the correct choice before you book and confirm your holiday. Please note: if special arrangements need to be made for you an extra charge may have to be levied, this may be the case either before you go or when you arrive in resort. We cannot be held responsible if you fail to tell us about special needs/requirements that will affect your holiday experience and this means we will not compensate you.

General Information Photography Some of the atmospheric photography shown in conjunction with particular accommodation and resorts advertised (e.g. children playing on a beach or close-up in a pool) was shot on location and not at the accommodation or resort concerned.

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Telephone calls To ensure we consistently deliver excellent customer service, telephone calls to Neilson’s UK offices are recorded. Calls to 0333 numbers are charged at local call rate from BT fixed lines. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary).

Platinum package Perfect for anyone who appreciates a touch of luxury and likes to make the most of their well-earned time away. The following items are included in the Platinum Package:

Drinks in your room - a selection of beer, wine and soft drinks is provided on your arrival.

Fruit basket - each week of your stay a fruit basket will be provided in your room.

MP3 player connection - provided for use in your room, please bring your

own MP3 player.

Bar credit - £25 per person per week is credited to your room bill to be enjoyed on drinks, snacks or other items available from our hotel bars. Spa therapy - A mini facial or a manicure can be enjoyed once per week as part of the package. This must be booked with our resort therapist.

Bathrobes and slippers - Provided for your use during your stay. Bag of laundry - two large bags per room per week Late check out - on your day of departure, you are able to keep your room or

have access to another room for as long as possible before departure. Exact timings will vary and you may have to vacate your room as early as midday. Our staff in resort will advise. This option is only available to the room of guests who have paid for the platinum package.

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Discount on your next holiday - each booking

receives a ÂŁ50 discount against another Neilson holiday booked at least 12 weeks prior to departure. This discount may not be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. It cannot be used as a holiday deposit, payment for insurance or towards holiday cancellation charges. Discounts are nonrefundable and cash refunds cannot be made on any balance not used. Offers can be withdrawn at anytime and all holidays are subject to availability.

Private taxi transfer - a taxi is provided to take you from your arrival airport to your resort and then back to the airport at the end of your stay. The children of Platinum Package guests (under 18) are welcome to join them, though sizes of groups and vehicles may result in larger families travelling in two cars. When this is the case, we will need to make an additional charge for the second taxi. Wherever possible, luggage will travel with you, though in some cases it may have to follow on in one of our coaches. We do not require all guests holidaying together to book the Platinum Package, but we do ask that a minimum of two people book the package

and that whenever two guests are sharing a room, both book the package in order to enjoy its benefits.

Diving and health Your safety and enjoyment is our prime concern. We will only use the services of qualified instructors at recognised dive centres. Scuba diving requires a reasonable degree of health and fitness. If you are unsure, please seek medical advice prior to booking your dive packages. If the local dive company is in any way unsure of your fitness to dive, you will be required to undergo a medical examination. This may result in considerable costs and if you are refused medical clearance to dive, you will not be entitled to a refund on your dive package. The swimming requirement for certification is a 200m non-stop swim followed by 10 minutes treading water. A PADI Medical Questionnaire is required to be completed before any PADI dive courses can commence. Please note: You are strongly advised against scuba diving for 24 hours before travelling by air. We will send you a health questionnaire when you book.

Yachting experience levels To charter a yacht on bareboat and flotilla many countries including Greece require you to hold a certificate of yachting competence from a recognised body such as the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). We would also recommend that the skipper of the yacht be assisted by at least one competent crew member. When booking your sailing holiday we will ask for details of your qualifications and ask you to rate your level of experience. This is a critical part of the booking information, as it helps us to ensure you enjoy an appropriate and enjoyable holiday. All original certificates should be taken with you on flotilla. If in any doubt about your experience levels, please call our advisors for further information.

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Please read the following booking conditions carefully as they set out the terms and conditions of the contract between you and Neilson Active Holidays Limited, trading as Neilson. The terms ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ as used in these terms and conditions mean Neilson Active Holidays Limited. Our obligations to you will vary depending upon whether or not what you book with us is a ‘package’ as defined by the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. Section A - Explains in detail what is a package and contains the booking conditions that apply particularly to a Package. Section B - Under the heading ‘Single components’ contains the booking conditions that apply particularly to non-package bookings. Section C - Shows certain terms that apply to any type of booking

Section A - Package The terms set out below, together with the terms set out in Section C, apply when you book a Package. Any booking you make through us will be a Package with the exception of circumstances where you only book a single component (i.e. a flight, a hotel, a transfer or a lift pass) or where you book a single component and then go on to add another single component to compliment the first booking. In the case of such non-Package bookings, we have not arranged your travel arrangements as a combination. A1: Your contract/financial protection The financial bonding requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have been observed by us in relation to the provision of all our Packages. Our ATOL number is 10794. The flight inclusive package holidays provided by us are financially protected by the ATOL scheme, since we hold an ATOL granted by the CAA. When you buy a flight inclusive package holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the travel services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances, the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it may not be possible for the CAA to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL Scheme (or against your credit card issuer, where applicable). Where you book with us via an agent, payments you make to that agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times, but subject to the agent’s obligation to pass on such payments to us for so long as we do not fail. In the unlikely event of our failure, any of your payments held at that time by the agent or any payment subsequently accepted from you by the agent, is and continues to be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us. If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. Our registered office is Locksview, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5HA. Neilson Active Holidays is a company registered in England under number is 02987304

A2: Changes made by us before travel From time to time we may have to change details of the Package you have booked. If any change will have a significant effect on your Package, we will tell you about it before your Package, if there is time. Changes we will tell you about include: • Change of your UK departure point • Significant change of your destination • A change of more than 6 hours to the time you leave the UK or your destination on breaks of 4 nights or less, or a change of more than 12 hours for all other longer holiday durations. • If we downgrade your accommodation by one full Tour Operator rating (or to a lower official rating where no Tour Operator rating is used)

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Booking conditions

If you do not want to accept a significant change, which we will tell you about before you depart, we will, if we are able to do so, offer you an alternative Package of equivalent or closely similar standard and price at no extra cost, or a less expensive Package, in which case we will refund the difference in price. If you do not wish to take the alternative we offer you, you can choose a different Package offered for sale by us and pay, or receive a refund of, any price difference. Or, if you prefer, you can cancel your Package and receive a full refund of any money you have paid to us, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Unless the change is as a result of circumstances listed in the paragraph below headed ’Circumstances Beyond our Control’, we will pay you compensation as shown in the table below. If you accept the significant change or amend to a different Package offered for sale by us you will receive compensation as per Option 1 in the table below. If you reject the significant change and cancel your booking you will receive compensation as per Option 2. The amounts in the table are by way of guideline only and may in appropriate circumstances be increased. Compensation payments relating to a child place for which you have paid a child price are half the amounts shown (up to half the child price paid). There are no compensation payments payable to those travelling on ‘free child places’, ‘free group places’ or infants. Period of notice we give you or travel agent before departure

Compensation for each full fare paying passenger Option 1

Option 2

84+ days

£0

84-43 days

£10

£5

42-29 days

£20

£10

28-11 days

£30

£15

10-0 days

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£25

A3: Minor changes made by us before travel Any change which is not deemed to be significant, as outlined in the Section entitled “Changes made by us before travel”, will be classed as a minor change. We will endeavour to tell you about a minor change before you travel, however, we will not pay compensation as a result of this change. A4: Circumstances beyond our control Except where we say differently elsewhere in these conditions, we cannot pay any compensation, reimburse expenses, or cover losses for any amount or otherwise accept responsibility if, as a result of circumstances beyond our control, we have to change your Package after departure, or we, or our suppliers, cannot supply your Package, as we, or they, had agreed, or you suffer any loss or damage of any description. When we refer to circumstances beyond our control, we mean any event that we, or the supplier in question, could not foresee or avoid, even after taking all reasonable care. Such circumstances will usually include, but are not limited to, war, terrorist activity, civil unrest, industrial dispute, bad weather (actual or threatened) and significant building work ongoing outside of your accommodation, which is not known to us in advance of your departure date and building work from a third party (such as resort development).

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A5: Changes made after travel If, after your departure, a significant part of your Package cannot be provided, you will be offered a suitable alternative if possible. If it is not possible to offer you a suitable alternative or, for good reasons, you do not accept the alternative arrangements, we will return you to the place of your departure. If appropriate, we will also pay you compensation, unless your return has been due to circumstances beyond our control. The amount of compensation will be reasonable, taking account of all the circumstances. A6: Cancellation by us We can cancel your package and any other holiday we operate. On rare occasions, we may need to cancel your package if there is insufficient demand for your particular package. If we have to cancel a Package for any particular reason, we will tell you as soon as reasonably possible. In these circumstances, we will, if we are able to do so, offer you an alternative Package of equivalent or closely similar standard and price at no extra cost, or a less expensive package, in which case we will refund the difference in price. If you do not wish to take the alternative we offer you, you can choose another offered for sale by us and pay, or receive a full refund of, any price difference. Or, if you prefer, you can receive a full refund of any money you have paid to us, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. However, we will not cancel your Package within 12 weeks of departure except if we are forced to do so because of unusual circumstances we could not have foreseen, where we could not avoid the results of those circumstances even after taking all reasonable care. (See ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control’ above) No compensation will be payable in these circumstances, whenever they happen, and we will only have to offer you the above choices. We can also cancel if you fail to make payment for your booking on time. A7: Flight delays Delays sometimes occur. We work closely with the airlines and overseas offices to make sure any delay is as short as possible. When a delay occurs we will try to make sure refreshments or meals are provided when appropriate. We will not do this ourselves as such arrangements will normally be the responsibility of the airline. If you have taken out our recommended travel insurance or a comparable policy you should have cover against delays. A8: Our liability to you (i) Our obligations, and those of our suppliers providing any service or facility involved in any of your Package, are to take reasonable skill and care to arrange for the provision of such services and facilities and, where we or our supplier is actually providing the service or facility, to provide them with reasonable skill and care. Compliance with any applicable regulatory requirements (such as, for example, those of the CAA) will be proper performance of our, and our suppliers’, obligations. Conversely, however, reasonable skill and care does not necessarily mean compliance with each and every local law and regulation particularly where these impose absolute obligations. You must show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make any claim. (ii) For claims which do not involve death or personal injury, we accept liability, subject to paragraph (i) above and (v) below, should any part of your Package not be as described in the relevant brochure, on our websites or elsewhere by us (as applicable to your method of booking) before you leave the UK. If we have liability, we will, subject to paragraphs (iii), (vi), (vii), (viii), and (ix) below, pay you reasonable compensation. However, the maximum we will pay you in any circumstances is twice the price of the Package. This maximum will only be payable when every aspect of your Package has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit from your Package. Any sums received by you from suppliers will be deducted from any sum paid to you as compensation by us. (iii) Where a flight ticket is downgraded or a flight cancelled, delayed, or boarding is denied by any carrier in circumstances which would entitle you to compensation under the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, then you are obliged to claim the appropriate sums pursuant to those Regulations from the carrier. Any sums received by you in this respect constitute the full amount of your entitlement to compensation for all matters flowing from the carrier’s actions and which fall within the scope of the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, you do not claim against the carrier and make a claim for compensation

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from us, you must, at the time of payment of any compensation to you, make a complete assignment to us of the rights you have against the carrier in relation to the claim that gives rise to that compensation payment. (iv) For claims which involve death or personal injury as a result of an activity forming part of your Package (excluding Overseas Booked Excursions see Section entitled “Excursions”), we have liability subject to paragraph (i) above and (v) below. If we accept liability, we will, subject to paragraphs (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix) and (x) below, pay you reasonable compensation. (v) We accept liability in accordance with paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iv) above and subject to paragraphs (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix) and (x) below except where the cause of the failure in your Package or any death or personal injury you may suffer is not due to any fault on our part or that of our servants, agents or suppliers because it is either attributable to you, or attributable to someone unconnected with the Package and is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or because the failure is due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or due to an event which neither we, nor our servants, agents or suppliers could have foreseen or forestalled. (vi) If any International Convention applies to or governs any of the services or facilities included in your Package arranged or provided by us, or provided by any of our suppliers, and you make a claim against us of any nature arising out of death, injury, loss or damage suffered during or as a result of the provision of those services or facilities, our liability to pay you compensation and/or the amount (if any) of compensation payable to you by us will be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to that provided for by the International Convention concerned (in each case including in respect of the conditions of liability, the time for bringing any claim and the type and amount of any damages that can be awarded). For further details of the International Conventions which may apply, see paragraphs (vii) and (viii) below. You can get copies of the relevant Conventions if you ask us. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitations of compensation contained in any of these Conventions or any other International Conventions applicable to your Package. Any applicable Protocols or amendments shall apply to all such International Conventions. (vii) International Conventions in respect of international air travel include the Warsaw Convention 1929 (including as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955 and by any additional Montreal Protocols of 1975 and 1999 or otherwise) or the Montreal Convention 1999 (for international travel by air and/ or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, which the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/ 2002 for national and international travel by air has given effect to). Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any flight arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the aircraft concerned) provided by any air carrier where we have arranged the flight as part of our contract, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is limited to the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the International Convention or Regulation which applies to the flight in question. Please note: for all such claims (including those involving death or personal injury) where the carrier is not obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable International Convention or Regulation (including where any claim is not notified or issued in accordance with the time limits stipulated in the applicable Convention or Regulation), we are similarly not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the airline for the complaint or claim in question. Please also note that strict time limits apply for notifying loss, damage or delay of luggage to the airline. Any proceedings in respect of any claim (including one for personal injury or death) must be brought within 2 years of the date stipulated in the applicable Convention or Regulation. (viii) Other International Conventions which may apply include in respect of rail travel, the COTIF Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail 1980 (as amended); in respect of carriage by road, the Geneva Convention 1973; and, in respect of hotels, the Paris Convention 1962.(ix) You are obliged to assist us in recovering from any third party any sum which may compensate us for any sums we pay you. In particular, you are obliged to assign to us any rights that you may have against any other person whose acts or omissions have caused or contributed to our legal liability to pay you compensation. You must also provide us with all

A9: Baggage The amount of compensation we will pay for any loss or damage to luggage is limited in accordance with the Conventions listed in the above Section A9. For claims for missing or damaged baggage you must follow the rules on the back or your ticket or contained within the carrier’s conditions of carriage. Please note time limits apply within which to notify us or the carrier and make a claim. We will not accept liability for highvalue items which you should insure for the appropriate amount.

Section B - Single components The terms set out below, together with the terms set out in Section C apply to non-package bookings. B1: Price changes Price increases may occur any time prior to full payment being received from you, and you will be liable to pay any such increases in full. B2: Transfer of bookings In the case of a scheduled flight only booking, transfer to another person will involve cancelling the original booking, thereby incurring any relevant cancellation charges and then making a new booking, which will be subject to availability and any additional price increase. Transfer of any other type of booking is subject to the supplier’s own terms and conditions and the applicable amendment or cancellation charges. B3: Cancellation/amendment of bookings by you Bookings may be amended or cancelled in accordance with the relevant supplier’s terms and conditions and subject to the supplier’s amendment and cancellation charges. In many cases our flight suppliers may impose charges of up to 100% of the cost of the travel arrangements and these will be passed onto you. Please refer to Section C7 and C8 for more details on changing your booking. B4: Changes made to your booking Where a supplier makes a change to a non-Package booking you do not have the same legal rights as with a Period of notice we give you or travel agent before departure Compensation for each full fare paying passenger package booking. If we are aware of any change which we believe will materially affect your booking we will tell you as soon as reasonably practicable but you must appreciate that we will only have an obligation to tell you if we have been told in the first place by the supplier. It is the responsibility of the supplier to make alternative arrangements; it is not our responsibility. Where, however, we believe a change has a significant effect on your booking, we will endeavour to arrange with the supplier(s) to provide you with suitable alternative arrangements. If suppliers impose additional costs for any alternative arrangements you will be obliged to pay those. B5: Our liability to you Our responsibility is to make arrangements for the provision by the relevant suppliers (including air carrier of air transport, accommodation

owner/supplier, car hire provider) of the components you book, but we do not have any responsibility for the operation of the component itself. We have no liability to you for any dissatisfaction, loss of enjoyment, loss, injury or damage which results from your use of the single component unless we have negligently failed to select a normally competent provider of the relevant component. Further, we have no liability to you in any event for any consequential loss which you may suffer in relation to any arrangements which you book to coincide with the single component you have booked with us.

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assistance we may reasonably require. Finally, you must follow the procedures for the notification of complaints set out in the clause below entitled “If You Have A Complaint”. (x) Should you become ill while on your Package, you must, in addition to reporting your illness to our representative, local agent or Duty Office, consult a local doctor and also consult your GP upon your return to the UK. Should you then wish to make a claim against us as a result of that illness, you must provide us with details of both the local doctor whom you saw and your GP, together with written authority for us to obtain a medical report from both those doctors. (xi) If you or any member of your party suffers during your Package any difficulty through misadventure as a result of any activity which does not form part of your contracted Package arrangements, we will offer you prompt assistance. All assistance (financial or otherwise) is subject to our reasonable discretion and a maximum total cost to ourselves of £1,000 per booking and is subject to you notifying us that you require such assistance within 30 days of the incident. If you are entitled to have any costs and expenses arising from such an incident met by or from any insurance policy or if you obtain a costs order against anyone in relation to the incident, you must repay to us the costs and expenses we spend in assisting you.(xii) Other than as set out above, and as is detailed elsewhere in these booking conditions, we shall have no legal liability whatsoever to you for any loss, damage, personal injury or death which you suffer arising directly or indirectly from any aspect of your package.

Please note, with the exception of flight only bookings or Flight-Plus bookings which are ATOL protected under our ATOL License, in the unlikely event of our collapse/insolvency, any money you have paid us for any other components is not protected by a scheme of financial protection. If this is important to you, we recommend you book a Neilson Package or obtain suitable travel insurance. B6: International conventions If any International Convention applies to or governs any of the services or facilities arranged or provided by us, or provided by any of our suppliers, and you make a claim against us of any nature arising out of death, injury, loss or damage suffered during or as a result of the provision of those services or facilities, our liability to pay you compensation and/or the amount (if any) of compensation payable to you by us will be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to that provided for by the International Convention concerned (in each case including in respect of the conditions of liability, the time for bringing any claim and the type and amount of any damages that can be awarded). International Conventions which may apply include: in respect of international air travel, the Warsaw Convention 1929 (including as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955 and by any additional Montreal Protocols of 1975 and 1999 or otherwise) or the Montreal Convention 1999 (for international travel by air and/ or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, which the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/ 2002 for national and international travel by air has given effect to); in respect of rail travel, the COTIF Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail 1980 (as amended); in respect of carriage by sea, the Athens Convention 1974 (as amended); in respect of carriage by road, the Geneva Convention 1973; and, in respect of hotels, the Paris Convention 1962. Any applicable Protocols or amendments shall apply to all such International Conventions. You can get copies of the relevant Conventions if you ask us. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitations of compensation contained in any of these Conventions or any other International Conventions applicable to your travel arrangements.

Section C - All bookings For all bookings as described in Sections A and B above, a contract will exist between you and us when we issue a confirmation invoice/receipt/email. Some travel and accommodation arrangements are only available on a request basis - where this is the case you will be advised at the time you make your enquiry and details of the arrangements on request will be shown on any provisional documentation we issue. Any arrangements that we advise you are on request are not confirmed or guaranteed and are subject to change (including price) until we receive confirmation from our supplier. This particularly applies when booking holidays using scheduled airlines. If you are booking on the internet or over the phone the lead name on the booking must be a minimum age of 18. If you are under 18 and travelling without an adult we will only allow you to book at a high street travel agent provided your parent/legal guardian is present and subject to you satisfying our suppliers’ conditions of travel. The parent/guardian will be required to sign the booking form in front of the travel agent and a contract will then exist between the parent/legal guardian and us. The lead name is responsible for payment of the total booking price, including any insurance premiums and subsequent cancellation or amendment charges that may be payable. He or she also agrees to provide accurate and full information to the remainder of the travelling party in relation to the booking, including any changes thereto and confirms that all the other members of the party, including any that may be added at a later date, agree to be bound by these conditions, and all other information in the relevant brochure and on our websites (as applicable).

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C1: Payment terms When you book your holiday you agree to pay us either: • A deposit at the time of booking followed by the remaining balance due on the booking. You will be advised of the current deposit payable at the time of booking. The remaining balance for the holiday is due by the date specified on your confirmation invoice. This will usually be either 12 weeks before your travel date, depending on the type of holiday booked, or • The full cost of the holiday if it is 12 weeks or less before you go depending on the type of Holiday booked. • Such other deposit as may be required by the supplier of the services for the arrangements in question. • You will be advised at the time of booking what payment is required for your particular arrangements. The balance of the cost of your travel arrangements must be paid by the date specified on your confirmation invoice or, if you have booked through a Travel Agent, please ensure payment reaches the Agent by the date they have advised. We may cancel your Holiday if you do not make your final payment on time. If we do this we will keep your deposit. If we extend the period for you to pay the final payment at your request, and you still fail to pay or cancel your booking, the cancellation charges will be increased in accordance with the section entitled ‘Cancellation By You’. If you book through one of our authorised travel agents, they will hold all the money you pay for your Holiday on our behalf. Please check the details on your invoice carefully. If you have any questions, or anything does not appear to be right, you must contact our reservations staff or your travel agent, immediately. If you are purchasing a travel insurance policy through us, the premium for this will also be payable at time of booking. C2: Method of payment Credit Cards: We accept Barclaycard/Visa, Access/MasterCard. Customers choosing to use this method of payment will be subject to a credit card handling fee of which will be advised at the time of booking. Debit Cards: we accept payment by most forms of debit card. We will not charge a handling fee for payment by this method. Prevention of Fraud: We will ask you to provide your credit card or debit card billing address and cardholder details when you book. Please ensure that the details you give match those on your credit card billing statement. We reserve the right to cancel tickets after issue if payment is declined or incorrect cardholder details and billing information have been supplied to us. To help combat fraudulent activity, we reserve the right to carry out random checks, including checks of the electoral roll, and may request you to either fax or post to us proof of your address and a copy of the credit card and recent statement before issuing any tickets. C3: Insurance It is a condition of our contract with you that you have suitable insurance cover for the travel arrangements you have booked with us and any activities that you expect to take part in. C4: Flight reconfirmation It is your responsibility to ensure that you reconfirm the departure date and times of all your flights at least 72 hours prior to departure. This is particularly important in respect of subsequent journeys after you have left the UK. C5: Ticketing Your tickets in the form of an e-ticket and any other documents relating to your booking will be sent to the e-mail address which you give us at the time of booking. Provided you have paid the total cost of the travel arrangements, we will endeavour to dispatch your e-tickets to you at least 2 weeks prior to departure. It is important that you check all details of your travel documents before leaving the UK. If there are any inaccuracies or you have any other query please contact us immediately. C6: Changes you make before travel If you want to change the arrangements you have booked in any way, we will try to help you, although we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to do this as changes are subject to availability at the time and to our terms and conditions and those of the transport or accommodation providers’.

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For any changes that can be made, we will charge the price that applies on the day the change is made. Remember any change to your departure date, airport, transport, destination, accommodation, or length of holiday has to apply to all members of your booking. The lead name on the booking must give to your travel agent or to us directly, notice to change. We will apply charges from the date we receive the instruction from you or your travel agent. You are not permitted to change all the names on any booking and at least one of the passengers (over 18) on the original booking must remain, unless you are prevented from travelling for reasons beyond your control and not simply from a change of mind. The following tables set out the charges for changes you make to bookings: Our charges for amendments to package holidays that include charter flights Costs shown are per change per person*

Notice given more than 84 days

Notice given 84-29 days

Notice given 28 days or less

Holiday (including a change of £150 per person up accommodation, flight/ airport, to a maximum of time or date of travel). (See Note 1) £400 per booking in any one-day.

Cancellation charges – see ‘Cancellation By You’

Flight (e.g. time change within same day, UK airport change)

£50 a change

Date of Travel (see Note 1)

£50 a change

Cancellation charges see ‘Cancellation by You’

Accommodation

£50 a change

Passenger Name (see Note 2)

£50 per name change

Cancellation charges see ‘Cancellation by You’

*The maximum amendment fee we will charge for changes made in any one-day is £150 per person up to a maximum of £400 per booking. This does not include where cancellation charges are applied as shown. Note 1: It is not possible to transfer your booking to a departure date more than 6 months after your original travel date without incurring cancellation charges. Note 2: You are not permitted to change all the names on any booking and at least one of the passengers (over 18) on the original booking must remain, unless you are prevented from travelling for reasons beyond your control and not simply from a change of mind. Name changes on day of departure, where permitted, will incur additional administration costs that may be significantly more than stated above. Name changes on flights may be treated as a cancellation and re-booking and you will be asked to pay any costs we incur from our supplies together with the charge set out in the table. Please note that the majority of our flight and transfer providers do not typically allow changes to be made to tickets after bookings have been made. The tickets we sell are very restrictive and our charges reflect the charges imposed by our suppliers. Changes such as name changes (including initial changes), destination and date changes can be treated by such suppliers as a cancellation and rebooking, regardless of the period of notice given to us. If the supplier treats the change as a cancellation and rebooking we will pass on to you the cost imposed by the supplier, which could be up to 100% of the ticket price, in addition to any difference in price for the changed arrangements and, you must also pay an amount to cover our administration costs as detailed below. Also note that the transport provider may refuse to issue replacement tickets for lost or stolen tickets and new tickets may have to be purchased by you. The cost of the new ticket may be greater than the cost of the original ticket. In addition to any charges applied by the transport providers, we will also apply a maximum charge of £25 for each person on the booking and for each item you want to change to cover our costs of administering the change. Any booking discount you may have received at the time the original booking was made, may be altered or reduced whenever changes are made.

Transport service (flights & transfers)

Suppliers’ charges

Our charges

Any change including name changes, destination, date and time change

Up to 100% of the cost as advised to us by the transport provider (s)

Up to £25 per person per change

Accommodation

Notice given more than Notice given 56-22 56 days days

Notice given 21 days or less

Any change to your accommodation

Up to £35 a change

Cancellation charges - see ‘Cancellation by You’

Up to £50 a change

If you change any ‘Extras’ such as lift passes, tuition, equipment rental or excursions we will pass on any costs imposed by the provider of the service, which may be up to 100% if the cost of the extra service. In addition, we will charge up to £15 per person per change to cover our costs of administering the change. C7: Cancellation by you The lead name on the booking must give to your travel agent or to us directly, notice to cancel in writing, either to the Travel Agent or to the correspondence address as stated on the invoice. We will apply charges from the date we receive the instruction from you or your travel agent. For cancellations you make to accommodation, the charges set out in the table below will apply, in addition to any difference in price for the changed arrangements. The flights we sell are 100% non-refundable in the event you want to cancel your booking in full or in part. Please note that the price of your flight includes the amount (currently £2.50 per person) which we are required to pay to the CAA as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (“the APC Sum”). In the event that you choose to cancel your flight the APC Sum is not refundable in any circumstances. If you do cancel, you must still pay any insurance premiums and administration charges, which arose before the cancellation, and any deposits paid for any pre-booked items or services. Our cancellation charges for accommodation only or package holidays that include charter flights Time we receive your notice to cancel before departure

Cancellation charge

More than 84 days

Loss of deposit

84-64 days

30% cost of holiday (or loss of deposit if greater)

63-50 days

50% cost of holiday

49-29 days

70% cost of holiday

28-15 days

90% cost of holiday

14 days or fewer

100% cost of holiday

Cancellation of extra services If you cancel any ‘Extras’ such as lift passes, tuition, equipment rental or excursions we will pass on any costs imposed by the provider of the service, in addition, we will charge up to £35 to cover our costs of administering the change. If you cancel any travel insurance you booked through us your premium will not be refunded, as cover under the policy will already have begun. C8: Suppliers’ conditions Our third party suppliers have their own booking conditions and conditions of carriage, and you will be bound by these, so far as the relevant supplier is concerned. Our Suppliers’ Conditions will also apply to your contract with us, and in the event of any conflict between the Suppliers’ Conditions and our conditions, the Suppliers’ Conditions will prevail, save to the extent that any term in the Suppliers’ Conditions is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable, in which event our conditions will prevail. Some of our Suppliers’ Conditions may limit or exclude liability on the part of the relevant supplier and, by virtue of their application to your contract with us, may also limit or exclude our liability to you, and are often subject to International Conventions. Where relevant, copies of such conditions may be available for inspection at the office or on the website of the relevant supplier.

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Changes you make to extra services

C9: Flight and other travel timings Flight timings are provided by airlines and are subject to Air Traffic Control restrictions. All means of transportation are subject to weather conditions and the need for constant maintenance and the ability of passengers to check in on time. There is no guarantee that transport will depart at the times stated on any itinerary or tickets which you receive. All timings are estimates only, and we do not have any liability to you for any delay, which may arise, or for any schedule alterations. C10: Complaints If you are not satisfied with any aspect of your travel arrangements, please inform your holiday representative, the hotel management or customer relations desk as soon as possible. If they cannot help you must contact us on the telephone number supplied to you on your invoice/receipt and we will do everything reasonably possible to resolve the issue. If you are still not satisfied please write to the address below within 28 days of returning home. If you have special needs, which prevent you from writing to us then, where possible, we will accept details of your complaint over the telephone. The address to send complaints to is: Customer Services, Locksview, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5HA To speak to us personally please call 0333 014 3614 Alternatively you can email us using the relevant address below: customerservices@neilson.com

If any member of the booking cancels and you cannot fill that person’s place, you may have to pay additional supplements for your accommodation. For example, you may have to pay single or underoccupancy supplements. If you do cancel, you must still pay any insurance premiums and amendment charges, which arose before the cancellation, and any deposits paid for any pre-booked items or services. When we sell you a Package including transport services other than Charter flights, the cancellation charges imposed on us by our suppliers are usually restrictive. Whilst our deposits usually cover most of the costs we incur if you cancel, some of the arrangements we sell are non-refundable. Our cancellation charges for Packages significantly increase within 56 days of departure. Within 7 days of departure any cancellation you make incurs 100% charges and the price of your Package is non-refundable. Flight only cancellations The flight tickets we sell are 100% non-refundable in the event you want to cancel your booking in full or in part. The tickets we sell are very restrictive and our cancellation charges reflect the charges imposed by our flight providers. Cancellation charges of flight only tickets 100% of the cost you have paid us when you give notice to cancel.

Failure to follow the above procedures and/or failure to inform us within 28 days of your return of any complaint may reduce or extinguish any rights you have to claim compensation from us, or from any relevant supplier. C11: Information and prices We publish brochure and website information many months in advance and, as far as we know, all information is correct at the time of publication. However, things may still change after publication and we check regularly to see if we need to update or correct any information or prices. If there are any significant information changes or we find any mistakes, we will put details on our computer reservation system or website so you will receive the latest information when you make your booking. Descriptions of accommodation, facilities, services and itineraries we provide are based on information obtained from our suppliers. Sometimes the facilities described, such as air conditioning, swimming pools or equipment for activities (for example, a particular dinghy, bike, windsurfer or a water ski boats), will be withdrawn for reasons such as maintenance, bad weather or lack of demand from guests. Where our suppliers advise us about significant changes to descriptions or about the withdrawal of any significant facility, we will tell you as soon as possible. Some activities, for example, tobogganing, snowmobiling and dog-sledding, scuba diving, watersports or golf, where not directly provided by us, or facilities such as hire shops, restaurants, shuttle buses and ski lifts, may not be available at all times and are normally

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managed by independent local operators. We have no control over their availability or prices. Outside the peak season it is common for facilities and services to be less widely available, both in your accommodation and holiday resort/destination generally. Some activities or facilities may not be available all year round. In some places during high season (and even at other times) there is a possibility you will be disturbed by noise from less considerate groups, so please bear this in mind when choosing your destination and accommodation. Any transfer times we quote for travel between airport and resort are approximate and, depending on circumstances, the journey time to your own chosen property may be longer. C12: Data protection By making a booking with us, you agree we may use and disclose the information you provide for the following purposes: to enable us to process your booking (which will include passing your information to third party suppliers, such as hoteliers and airlines, and may involve sending your information to countries that do not have an equal level of privacy legislation to that in the UK); for market research and analysis purposes; for improving customer service; for the detection and prevention of fraud or other crime (which may include providing your information to organisations such as Banks and credit card companies); for compliance with legal requirements (which will include passing your information to public authorities such as customs and immigration) and for marketing contact by means of post or telephone to provide you with offers, products and services from Neilson Active Holidays and carefully selected third parties. If you purchase travel insurance from us, we will need to pass your personal data (including sensitive personal data and personal/sensitive data relating to other members of your travelling party) to the insurance company. Telephone calls to/from ourselves may be recorded for training and quality purposes and for preventing/detecting crime. If you have booked with us via our web site, or if you have chosen for us to contact you by e-mail, we will communicate with you using the e-mail address you have provided to supply you with your travel documentation. We are entitled to assume that the e-mail address you have provided is correct and that you understand and accept the risks associated with using this form of communication. Please note that you may still need to contact us by post or via our call centre as required by our booking conditions. If you wish to make a data subject access request for a copy of any personal data we hold on you, please write to: Customer Services, Neilson Active Holidays, Locksview, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5HA. If you wish to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us, please advise one of our sales consultants or make the appropriate opt out choices on the website when you book. C13: Acceptance of risk As with all sporting activities, the nature of the holidays we provide and activities you may choose to participate in involves a degree of personal risk. You recognise that many activities, such as biking, sailing, diving, skiing, snowboarding and waterskiing are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Due to rough terrain and uneven surfaces on land and the dangers associated with the sea and seabed, the natural environment can at times be hazardous. By entering a contract with us, you accept these risks and you are responsible for your own actions. Although, we or our suppliers may provide instructions and tuition to you as part of the arrangements you book, which will minimize these risks, your booking is accepted by us on the basis that you understand and accept the risks involved in physical activities. If at any time you or a member of your party feels uncomfortable or unprepared to take part in or carry on with an activity during your holiday, an instructor should be advised immediately. You are under no obligation to take part in or complete activities that form part of their holiday booking. You must ensure you have suitable travel insurance for the activities you plan to participate in.

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C14: Your responsibility We want all our customers to have an enjoyable, carefree Holiday. But you must remember that you are responsible for your actions and the effect they may have on others. If we, or another person in authority, believe: • Your actions could upset, annoy or disturb other customers, our suppliers or our own staff, or put them in any risk or danger, or damage property, or • You are unfit to travel. We may end your Holiday and terminate your contract. You and your travelling party will be prevented from using your booked accommodation, transport, and any other Travel Arrangements forming part of your booking and we will not be liable for any refund, compensation or any other costs you have to pay. Alternatively at our discretion, you may be permitted to continue with your Holiday but may have additional terms of carriage imposed upon you. See the ‘Holiday information’ section on our websites for further details. In addition to the above and the effect your actions may have on others, you must particularly also bear in mind that you are responsible for your safety, and that you are responsible for the condition of the property you occupy. We are not responsible for any accidents which occur in or around swimming pools due to your inappropriate, or irresponsible behaviour, or for any accidents which occur anywhere on properties because of glass, china or the like which you have broken and/or have left in a way in which injury can result. We expect that you will enjoy your holiday with us. We appreciate that you may well drink alcohol as part of your enjoyment. You must, however, do so responsibly and we will have no liability to you for any injury, loss or damage you suffer as a result of your judgment being impaired wholly or partly by alcohol. We will hold you and the members of your travelling party jointly and individually liable for any damage to the accommodation, furniture, apparatus or other materials located within the accommodation, together with any legal costs we incur in pursuing a claim. It is your duty to report any breakages, defects or damage to an appropriate person immediately. If your behaviour or the behaviour of any members of your travelling party causes any transport aircraft to be diverted we and/or the carrier will hold you and those members jointly and individually liable for all costs incurred as a result of that diversion. We cannot accept liability for the behaviour of others in your accommodation or flight, or for any facilities/services withdrawn as a result of their action. C15: Law and jurisdiction Your contract will be governed by English law and any disputes will be dealt with in the courts of England and Wales. If you live in Northern Ireland or Scotland, the courts of Northern Ireland or Scotland (as appropriate), can deal with any disputes. Press date: August 2014

Flight duration

Airline

Departure day

Outbound departure time (UK)

Return arrival time (UK)

First Departure

Last Departure

Flight supplement from

Hold luggage allowance

Hand luggage allowance

FLIGHTS TO DALAMAN (DLM) FOR: Turkey: Andriake Beachclub,Demre & Adakoy Beachclub, Adakoy London Heathrow

3hrs 55mins

British Airways (charter)

Saturday

09:00

18:30

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£30

23kgs

10kgs

London Gatwick

3hrs 55mins

Thomas Cook

Saturday

07:05

16:25

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£45

20kgs

5kgs

London Gatwick

3hrs 55mins

Thomas Cook

Saturday

13:55

23:40

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£0

20kgs

5kgs

Manchester

4hrs 10mins

Thomas Cook

Saturday

12:50

22:55

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

Birmingham

4hrs 10mins

Thomas Cook

Saturday

07:05

16:35

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Departure airport

FLIGHTS TO BODRUM (BJV) FOR: Turkey: Seaside Beachclub, Ortakent London Gatwick

3hrs 55mins

Thomas Cook

Sunday

11:30

20:30

03/05/2015

25/10/2015

£0

20kgs

5kgs

Birmingham

4hrs 10mins

Thomas Cook

Sunday

12:55

22:40

03/05/2015

25/10/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

Saturday

07:25

16:10

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£0

20kgs

5kgs

FLIGHTS TO IZMIR (ADB) FOR: Turkey: Phokaia Beachclub, Foca London Gatwick

3hrs 45mins

Thomas Cook

Manchester

4hrs 5mins

Thomas Cook

Saturday

16:15

02:00 (Sun)

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

Birmingham

3hrs 50mins

Thomas Cook

Saturday

13:55

22:50

02/05/2015

19/09/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

FLIGHTS TO MYTILINI (MJT) FOR: Greece: Aeolian Village Beachclub, Lesvos London Gatwick

3hrs 30mins

Monarch

Saturday

05:50

14:10

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£0

20kgs

5kgs

Manchester

3hrs 40mins

Monarch

Saturday

06:15

15:20

02/05/2015

26/09/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

Birmingham

3hrs 40mins

Thomas Cook

Saturday

05:10

13:30

02/05/2015

26/09/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

Saturday

07:15

15:25

02/05/2015

24/10/2015

£0

20kgs

5kgs

FLIGHTS TO LEMNOS (LXS) FOR: Greece: Portomyrina Palace Beachclub, Lemnos London Gatwick

3hrs 30mins

Thomas Cook

FLIGHTS TO KALAMATA (KLX) FOR: Greece: Messini Beachclub, Analipsi London Heathrow

3hrs 20mins

British Airways (charter)

Sunday

06:50

16:20

03/05/2015

25/10/2015

£0

23kgs

10kgs

Manchester

3hr 50mins

Thomas Cook

Sunday

06:00

15:15

03/05/2015

19/09/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

Birmingham

3hrs 45mins

Thomas Cook

Sunday

06:45

15:05

24/05/2015

19/09/2015

£15

20kgs

5kgs

FLIGHTS TO PREVEZA (PVK) FOR: Greece: Vounaki Beachclub, Paleros (1st departure 17 May), Cosmos Beachclub (last departure 13 Sept), Vassiliki & Retreat Beachclub, Sivota London Gatwick

3hrs 20mins

Thomas Cook

Sunday

09:10

16:35

03/05/2015

25/10/2015

£10

20kgs

5kgs

London Gatwick

3hrs 15mins

Thomson

Sunday

14:55

22:30

03/05/2015

25/10/2015

£0

20kgs

5kgs

Manchester

3hrs 35mins

Thomas Cook

Sunday

13:10

21:20

03/05/2015

27/09/2015

£20

20kgs

5kgs

All flight timings shown in this brochure are based on the 24 hour clock system. These timings are provisional and will be submitted for approval by UK and overseas scheduling committees and are therefore given for guidance only. They may be subject to alteration and confirmation. Your e-ticket will show the final timings of your flight.

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