When it comes to choosing a dinghy, our beachie team will help you based on your experience, but before you get out there, here’s a quick run-through of our most popular boats and what experience level they’re best for. 

Always wanted to give kitesurfing a go? Here we give our tips for getting into kitesurfing, including what you’ll need, and how to prepare.

Not only are our beachclubs brilliant fun for sailing, we offer Royal Yachting Association (RYA) tuition and qualifications, and even better, the tuition is included in the holiday! Our sailing instructors are RYA-qualified and tuition follows the RYA level 1 and 2 courses.

Serving is such a vital part of tennis at the top level, and it’s probably the part that most part-time players struggle to master. A Neilson tennis holiday puts you in the perfect places and with the perfect people to get not just a functional serve, but one that will become a potent weapon in your arsenal.

A forehand comes pretty naturally. The backhand, however, is out-of-kilter and awkward, just as the phrase “backhanded compliment” suggests. But if you want to step out onto the court with confidence, it’s best to master the art. Here are our top backhand tips to complete your tennis game.

There are just four Grand Slam tennis tournaments – “the Majors”. These being the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. They were established at the top of the international tennis tree in the 1920s.

If you’re yet to discover the joys of a cycling holiday, give it a go – you won’t regret it. But first things first, what should you take before setting off?

Cycling is unbelievably fun. Consider it official. A Neilson-endorsed fact. So if you’ve been looking for that final push to hop on the saddle, come join the ride as we take a look at the benefits of cycling and some top tips for beginners. 

Always fancied giving mountain biking a go but not sure if it’s for you? We’ve got good news: mountain biking is for everyone. Consider it official. 

There are fantastic routes to tackle whatever your level, from complete novice to regular climber. Here’s just a little taste of the rock climbing available in Greece.

Here's a taste of some of the most mouth-watering dishes Italy has to offer, straight from the (could eat a) horse's mouth...

Italy truly deserves its reputation as one of the most genuinely family-friendly destinations in the world. From pizza and gelato to sunshine and beaches, you’d be hard-pressed to dream up a more popular holiday menu if you tried. 

Throw in the famous Italian hospitality and a whole host of fun activities and you’ve got yourselves a family adventure to remember!