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Pre-bookable extras To offer you the best value packages in Romania we have the following options that allow you to further enhance your holiday by purchasing these inclusive packages that ensure you get the best price. Fully Inclusive Skiers and Boarders pack All that you will need for one great price of 165 adults and 112 for children (aged 5 to 12yrs) gives you all this:

• Skis or board and boots*

• Lift pass

• Tuition as per ski pack panel

• Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner. From 16.00 until 24.00 you can also benefit from complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and local spirits served in the Bradul Bar.

* You must state whether you will be skiing or boarding for the week at time of booking. Ski pack items are not interchangeable during your stay. Drinks Package A great way to budget for your bar bill. Get your drinks package for only 79 adults and 45 for children (aged 5 to 12yrs). Inclusive wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner and wine, beer, soft drinks and local spirits served complimentary to you in the Bradul Bar from 16.00 until 24.00 and afternoon tea. Bran Castle Visit the home of Dracula, Bran Castle on a half day excursion. A way to take a break from the slopes. Brasov by night Widely known as ittle Prague this medieval town is just 30 minutes away and a must see. Information Money Money should be taken in Sterling cash to change in resort to local currency. The notes should be new and in good condition as old, torn or defaced notes are not accepted. Credit cards are rarely accepted although there are numerous cash points where funds can be drawn (3% commission charge in 2005/06). Travellers Cheques and Eurocheques cannot be changed in resort, purchases in bars, restaurants and shops should all be made in local currency as credit card transactions are made in US$ and commission can be expensive. Pre-Bookable Ski Packs Because of the volatile nature of the Eastern European money market, we cannot guarantee the rates paid in resort for ski packs. We therefore strongly recommend that you pre-book ski school, lift passes and Skiers/Snowboarder's packages, as well as any equipment hire you may require. Packs cannot be sold in resort at UK prices. Visas Visas are not required for holders of full UK passport. Holders of other passports must enquire at the Consular Department of the Romanian Embassy for their requirements before booking, tel 0207 937 9666. Join In! Your Photos Romania by Kati - Neilson Romania Show me the photos Poiana Brasov general resort shots by Neilson Guest More... Snow Reports Upper Slopes Snow: 206cm Lower slopes: Temperature: -5 C Weather: Cloudy and snowy again today Last Snowed: 10/04/2008 Piste Condition: Powder Lifts Open: 34 Piste Overview: Great skiing thanks to the recent snowfalls Neilson Forums 12/04/2008 Romania and ski conditions 23/01/2008 Good Snowfall in Romania 02/01/2008 Snow in Romania More... Neilson News Blog 16/02/2008 at 10:33 Great snow conditions in Romania 31/01/2008 at 15:39 Romania Snow 23/01/2008 at 09:08 Windsurfing and mountain biking with the longest-running centre in Vassilkiki bay. The original and best. windsurfing greece vassiliki Prev Next Bordering the shores of an impressive bay to the south of Lefkas island, Vassiliki is one of Europe most famous windsurfing destinations and a well known Mecca for windsurfers who want to blast on flat water in the afternoons. The awe-inspiring mountains of Lefkas Island ensure the action doesn stop at the beach, with great terrain for all mountain bikers. Click on the options below to find out more. Back to Resort List At a Glance Activities Family Information Entertainment and Exploring Travel Information Accommodation Compare With Another Resort SAVE UPTO 5% - BOOK ONLINE At a Glance Good For: Beginner and expert windsurfers Excellent mountain biking Singles, couples, families and groups Five children's clubs available Windsurfing Dinghy Sailing (limited) RYA windsurfing instruction and courses Mountain biking and guiding Children's clubs (supplement for Starfish) Flights from Gatwick (regional supplements apply) Return airport transfers Bed and breakfast Club Type Beachclubs Windsurfing Excellent Dinghy Sailing Fair Mountain Biking Excellent Scuba Diving Fair Watersking Wakeboarding No Kitesurfing No Kayaking Yes Dinghy Sailing Tuition n/a Windsurfing Tuition RYA Start Windsurfing, Intermediate (planing and non-planing) and Advanced Tennis Courts No Tennis Coaching No Day Yachting No Health Beauty Spa No Children's Clubs Starfish (4-23 months) Sea Urchins (2-4years) Surfbusters (5-7years) Sharksters (8-12 years) Hot Shots (8-12years) Departure Airport Gatwick Manchester Departure Day Sunday Flight Time (From London) 3hr 20mins Transfer Time 1hr 15mins Rating Official Rating n/a Beach Pebble Twin Centre No As the first windsurf centre in Vassiliki, we have indisputably, the best spot on the bay. The Neilson centre is based a mile away from Vassiliki village at the windward end of the bay, giving the longest sailing hours, clean winds and flat water, whilst the beach's gently shelving, sandy bottom provides the best launching conditions. If you want to learn to windsurf then don't let Vassiliki's reputation put you off, as the morning breeze is always gentle. However, when 'Eric', Vassiliki's famous thermal wind, kicks in for the afternoon, experts can choose from the impressive array of high-performance kit. The picturesque harbour becomes the social focus by night with the harbour lights attracting the island visitors, many of whom arrive by yacht. The surrounding busy bars and tavernas offer a choice of Greek as well as European menus and as 'Vass' is so popular with windsurfers from across Europe, there is always a party going on somewhere! Your Photos VASS SEP 07 by CLAIRE ASHMAN Show me the photos Vass September 2007 by Philip Baronius More... Neilson Forums 10/04/2008 Eric is alive and kicking! 10/02/2008 Vass: Stelios and Vassiliki 08/02/2008 Which Accommodation in Vass with a Baby More... Neilson News Blog 04/04/2008 at 18:09 It's all about the Badgers! 17/02/2008 at 19:04 National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show 03/02/2008 at 13:38 Have Fun Meet the Team More... Customer Reviews Your Photos More... Neilson Forums 08/03/2008 Looking forward to seeing old faces at the seaside 06/03/2008 ortakent childcare manager 20/02/2008 Alexandra Palace show More... Neilson News Blog 04/04/2008 at 18:09 It's all about the Badgers! Beach Greece Finikounda At a Glance Prev Next Stunning, unspoilt scenery, warm Greek hospitality and a relaxed pace of life. Finikounda is the place to go for a sociable and relaxing holiday. Click on the options below to find out more. Back to Resort List At a Glance Activities Family Information Entertainment and Exploring Travel Information Accommodation Compare With Another Resort SAVE UPTO 5% - BOOK ONLINE Small but sociable resort Steady cross-shore winds Beginner and intermediate sailors and windsurfers Excellent mountain biking Unspoilt Greece - rugged and tranquil Small laid back village What's Included: Windsurfing Dinghy Sailing RYA instruction and courses Mountain Biking and guiding Children's clubs (2-12 years, supplement for Hot Shots) Flights from London Gatwick Return airport transfers Departure Day Sunday Flight Time (From London) 3hr 30mins Transfer Time 1hr 15mins Rating Official Rating n/a Beach Sand Twin Centre No The southwest Peloponnese is a fertile farming area blessed with fantastic long, wide, sandy beaches. With stunning unspoilt scenery, warm Greek hospitality and a very slow pace of life, Finikounda is the place to go for a sociable and very relaxing holiday. Finikounda is a paradise for intermediate windsurfers and offers some fabulous dinghy sailing to remote, sheltered bays along the coastline. The mountain biking is great, with intermediate riders in particular enjoying the rolling green hills. Nightlife revolves around the excellent tavernas, all huddled together by the harbour and serving delicious fresh food and the day's catch. There are a handful of welcoming bars and cafes offering everything from loud dance music to traditional bouzouki. It's been a long time coming but our favourite Greek village now has credit card facilities at the hotel. If you are planning a trip to 'Fini' this season you can now run up a room tab for any drinks and meals at the Beach Hotel and pay with plastic at the end of your holiday. For any nights out in the village, there is one fairly reliable cash machine and credit cards are still pretty much a novelty. If this cash machine is not working, the next nearest is about 15 minutes drive away in the town of Methoni, so it might be a good idea to bring some cash with you. Your Photos Fini 9-16th Sep. 2007 by Anna Reekie Show me the photos Fini 2-9 September 2007 by Pat Paul Bullock More... Neilson Forums 11/04/2008 Team '08 Staff 04/01/2008 Fini 24/03/2008 Waterstarting in Fini - Q for watersports manager More... Neilson News Blog 03/02/2008 at 13:38 Have Fun 14/01/2008 at 16:05 Children go free in the summer 04/04/2008 at 18:09 It's all about the Badgers! Meet the Team Team Fini '07 The 2007 Fini Team at the start of last season! More... Beach Greece Lemnos At a Glance Prev Next Great for families with a short airport transfer, lots of space and few steps Click on the options below to find out more. Back to Resort List At a Glance Activities Family Information Entertainment and Exploring Travel Information Accommodation Compare With Another Resort SAVE UPTO 5% - BOOK ONLINE At a Glance Good, consistent wind Scuba diving from front of hotel Massive pool extensive gardens Modern hotel with luxury spa Short airport transfer What's Included: Dinghy Sailing Windsurfing RYA tuiton Mountain biking guiding Waterskiing Wakeboarding Tennis Fitness classes Try-dive Sauna, Jacuzzi gym Children's clubs (supplement for Hot Shots and Starfish) Flights from London Gatwick Return airport transfers Departure Day Saturday Flight Time (From London) 3hr 30mins Transfer Time 30mins Rating Official Rating De-luxe Beach Sand Twin Centre No The Portomyrina Palace is on the island of Lemnos (sometimes called Limnos) in the northeast of Greece's Aegean Sea, where fascinating history combines with a stunning landscape. The Portomyrina Palace is situated along the edge of the long stretch of sandy beach in the bay of Avlonas, the hotel has beautiful views towards Halkidiki's Mount Athos, and is just a twenty minute stroll to Mirina, the charming capital of Lemnos, with its shops, restaurants and imposing Venetian castle. Our hotel is set amongst landscaped grounds with well-tended lawns which lead down to the water's edge. Within the grounds of the hotel are the archaeological remains of the pre-Hellenistic Temple of Artemis, preserved as a unique feature of the hotel. Your Photos Lemnos September 07 by Claire Hyde Show me the photos Tennis. Lemnos 07 by Bip Zaman More... Neilson Forums 09/04/2008 are the details of the accomm 07/04/2008 TAXI FROM AIRPORT TO LEMNOS RESORT 18/03/2008 Beach Greece Lesvos At a Glance Rich in history culture Families - with loads of space and long sandy beach Reliable wind conditions Wide range of accommodation options What's Included: Dinghy Sailing Windsurfing RYA Tuition Mountain biking guiding Waterskiing Wakeboarding Tennis Fitness classes Try-dive Sauna, Jacuzzi gym Children's clubs (supplement for Starfish) Flights from Gatwick (Manchester 20 supplement) Manchester Departure Day Thursday Flight Time (From London) 3hr 30mins Transfer Time 2hr 0mins Rating Official Rating 4 star Beach Sand Twin Centre No Lesvos is in Greece's northern Aegean Sea, overlooking the Turkish coastline. The Aeolian village has been built in typical Aegean style, with extensive grounds that give the hotel a wonderful feeling of space. Situated at one end of a beautiful bay on a long stretch of fine golden sand. The charming village of Skala Eressos is a ten minute walk along the beach with quaint cafes, restaurants and bars built on bamboo-covered decks extending out over the sand on stilts - the perfect place to enjoy some traditional Greek hospitality. Your Photos wakeboarding Lesvos last week by Loraine Hughes Show me the photos Lesvos - Leo by Clare Saunders More... Neilson Forums 29/03/2008 Wetsuits 25/03/2008 Teenagers June/July Lesvos 19/03/2008 Lesvos - various questions More... Neilson News Blog 04/04/2008 at 18:09 It's all about the Badgers! 17/02/2008 at 19:04 National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show 16/11/2007 at 11:21 Join in for your chance to win a holiday in Greece Meet the Team Sean - Manager Ex-Anastasia Manager, likes beach volley and bike rides. Can't sing, but loves to try...... Self catering in France this winter - get groceries delivered! (posted by Clare - Neilson on 04/01/2008 at 13:12)

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Those of you travelling to France on a self-catering holiday this winter might wish to take advantage of a new grocery delivery service being offered by Food Pack Service. As most keen skiers know, resort food tends to be expensive supermarkets tend to be extremely busy on arrival days - so pre-ordering a grocery pack before departure means you can save time money! Prices for the Food Pack Service re up to 15% cheaper than resort if you book through the link below you'll save an extra 5%. For more information or to order, please visit www.neilson.co.uk/foodpackservice Previous: Bardonecchia is waiting for you! (04/01/2008) Next: London Boat Show Offers (04/01/2008) Back to News Blog

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Would you like to comment Prev Next The beautiful island of Lesvos is rich in history, natural beauty and archaeology, with picturesque towns and villages to explore. Click on the options below to find out more. Back to Accommodation List Accommodation Information Compare with Another Accom SAVE UPTO 5% - BOOK ONLINE Accommodation to suit everybody from suites to spacious family rooms The Aeolian village is named after the Greek God of Wind Great for families with a spacious layout and long sandy beach Neilson Rating Official Rating 4 star Board Basis Club Board No Single Supplement a selection of inland view rooms are available supplement free all season Room Types Twin, double suites, triple rooms, junior suites family rooms Number of rooms 118 Disabled Rooms Yes The Aeolian Village has been built in typical Aegean style, with extensive grounds that give the hotel a wonderful feeling of space. Situated towards the end of a beautiful bay on a long stretch of golden sand. The charming village of Skala Eressos is just a ten minute walk away offering a relaxed combination of stylish bars and restaurants, alongside traditional tavernas and caf s extending out over the sea on bamboo covered decking and stilts. It offers a unique traffic-free seafront with its own distinctive charm. Accommodation Village rooms consist of standard twin or double rooms, inter-connecting family rooms with two bathrooms and a suite with double bed and lounge. All are close to the pool with partial sea views, pool views or views of the surrounding countryside and hills. Sea view rooms are available for a small supplement. Villa-style hillside rooms are built on a gentle slope and house split level suites, junior suites, family rooms and standard rooms with sofa bed (suitable for a child up to 12 years). A few minutes stroll from the pool, they offer a peaceful haven with impressive views towards the beach. The split level suites provide spacious accommodation over two floors. The double bedroom and bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, TV and DVD player is on the 1st floor. The ground floor has a lounge area with sofa beds, balcony, wc and small kitchenette. Junior suites have twin or double beds and a lounge area with sofa beds. Hillside family rooms have one bathroom with shower, bedroom with double bed and second bedroom with twin beds and sofa bed, separated by an internal door. Some connect to a further room, creating an interconnecting room suitable for up to 7 people. All rooms are furnished to a good standard, with bath and/or shower, air conditioning, telephone, fridge, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and balcony or terrace. Some junior suites and standard hillside rooms have a small kitchenette with sink. There is also a room for guests with limited mobility. Facilities The light and airy reception is near the bar and restaurant and close to the beauty treatment rooms and spa with Jacuzzi, sauna and gym. The restaurant terrace looks over the well maintained lawns with winding paths leading to the sun terrace, large split level pool and pool bar. Starfish and Sea Urchin clubs are found in the corner of the lawns, and the base for older children is within the main hotel. On the large beach is a volleyball court and beach bar - perfect for a refreshing drink. Located towards the inland end of the club are three tennis courts and our fleet of mountain bikes. Meals Daily breakfast, daily lunch and four evening meals each week. Join In! Your Photos Lesvos 6th - 13th Sept by Joanne Clark Show me the photos Good snowfall in Romania (posted by Kati - Neilson Romania on 23/01/2008 at 09:08)

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Pleased to report that Poiana Brasov has had good continual snowfall for 12 hrs now and forecast to continue through to tomorrow, Thursday, ensuring very good ski board conditions across entire terrain. Enjoy... Previous: Questions that we get asked. Frequently. (22/01/2008) Next: Check out Dahab (24/01/2008) Snowman Club No Snowbusters Club No Baby Care No Departure Airports Gatwick Manchester Departure day Sunday Transfer time 2hr 0mins Expert Advice "Minimal queuing and fast hi tech lifts ensure you get to explore the area to the fullest extent" Combining a perfect mix of old and new, La Thuile is placed just off the Valle d ]osta on the border with France and over the hill from its neighbour the French resort of La Rosiere. Still largely undiscovered by the British skier the resort is split between the traditional mountain village and the modern Planibel ski complex. The sizeable 150km ski area, famed for its minimal queueing and fast hi tech lift system ensuring you get to explore the area to its fullest extent. There also the opportunity to ski over the border, giving you the chance to ski two countries on the same day. This ski area really can be all things to all skiers, with a high quality ski school, a range of nursery, intermediate and advanced runs as well as heliskiing available to the brave. The old town, just a short walk from the slopes offers a cosy mix of restaurants and bars ensuring your meals will be as satisfying as the skiing. Join In! Your Photos La Thuile March 2007 by No Display Name Show me the photos La Tuile, Italy by Simon Whitnall Emma Robertson More... Snow Reports Temperature: -1 C Lifts Open: 38 Piste Overview: Resort is closed for the season Neilson Forums 13/03/2008 la thuile 04/01/2008 Snow in La Thuile 23/01/2008 nat and sean la thuille. italy More... Neilson News Blog 25/01/2008 at 11:13 Your photos Sivota May 11 Show me the photos 4 May Delivery Nidri-Porto Heli 2008 Neilson News Blog Lesvos - the way to go! Head office staff get Active in Dahab and reveal all...... Ever wondered what it's like behind a Neilson speedboat Sail For Cancer fundraising off and running Save an additional 15 per person when you book your Summer 2008 holiday online. ABSC Logo PADI Logo RYA Logo ATOL Logo ABTA Logo Neilson Community About Us Useful Websites Holiday Extras Flight Only Booking Conditions Responsible Travel Site Map Jobs Contact Us Privacy Policy Reply Report this post

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Lee posted 25 January 2008 @ 16:49 gary see my posting just under yours. Off skiing tonight get in touch next week sometime. Lee posted 14 February 2008 @ 15:08 gary if you still interested email on lee.horrocks2@blackberry.orange.co.uk lee ann monebaggasse