About Us


You want to know about us?

Well, we've been around for 25 years. We started as two separate companies, one providing top-end ski holidays and the other taking people sailing in Greece.

For around two decades we became better and better at putting together holidays, one company doing fun things in the snow, the other having adventures in the Med.

Then, in 1999, Thomas Cook, who owned both companies, decided that it would make sense for us to join together. That was when the famous orange logo appeared, and Neilson as we know it came into existence.

From our base in Brighton Marina, we run our Ski & Snowboard holidays, in addition to our Yachting and Beachclub options.

Our Ski & Snowboard programme covers 12 countries, while our Beachclubs and Yachting programme features Greece, Turkey, Kenya and Egypt.

Neilson is a trading name of Thomas Cook Tour Operations Ltd, a member of the Thomas Cook Group. : Our registered office is Thomas Cook Tour Operations Limited, The Thomas Cook Business Park, Peterborough PE3 8SB. Registered in England no. 3772199

But to get hold of us, see our contact details.

Neilson Active Holidays offer a wide range of superb trips allowing you to relax as hard as you like. From skiing to sailing, biking to hiking - there really is a perfect option for everyone. Neilson forms part of the Thomas Cook Group, which also includes Neilson Adventures and Swiss Travel Service.

Neilson Active Holidays

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Neilson Active Holidays is an award-winning tour operator with over 30 years of experience. Their unrivalled team of experts offer an amazing selection of holidays covering Ski & Snowboard, Beachclub, Yachting and Lakes & Mountains options.

Having perfected the art of making everyone feel welcome – no matter what your level of experience or favourite activities are – Neilson really do let you relax as hard as you like

Neilson Adventures

Neilson Adventures is a thrilling new programme offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences in many of the world’s greatest destinations. From trekking the Inca Trail in Peru to cycling in Vietnam or a range of safaris in Africa, this is your one-stop shop for booking the ultimate adventure.

As well as expert advice on where to go and what to do, our Neilson Adventures website will offer incredible flexibility and totally secure online booking.

Skidom

Skidom is all about freedom.

The freedom to put together your own winter sports holiday exactly as you want. We give you the flexibility to choose any, or every, part of your trip - You can book it all on our Skidom website, which means you're free to do as you please.

Swiss Travel Service

Swiss Travel Service have been leading the way in holidays to Switzerland for over 60 years now, establishing a unique reputation for quality, value and first-class service. Their Ski & Snowboard and Lakes & Mountains programmes provide year-round opportunities to explore one of the world’s most scenic and exciting countries.

Whether you’re looking for skiing, hiking, mountain biking or a more laid-back scenic rail tour, you are guaranteed to find on our Swiss Travel Service website.