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Wakeboarding has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Our pick of the best locations for wakeboarding holidays rounds up the best spots for you to catch your next wake…

If you can picture yourself mooring your yacht in the crystal clear bay of a Greek island, then we've has drawn up the perfect chart to guide you from dinghy beginner to independent sailor and master of your own vessel.

If you’ve been bitten by the stand up paddle boarding (SUP) bug, you might find yourself wanting to invest in your own SUP board, especially when so many of them now pack up small enough to take with you on weekend trips and adventure holidays. But with such a dizzying choice of stand up paddle boards out there, how do you know which one which to buy? 

Mark Petchey is one of the UK’s most successful and influential tennis players, both on and off the court. He’s achieved acclaim as a player and a coach to British tennis star Andy Murray and now works with us on our holidays to bring you a professional tennis experience.

Whether you want a holiday to practice, relax, recuperate and/or take your tennis game to new places, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the low down on what our tennis holidays have to offer

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.

Keeping teenagers amused on a family holiday is no mean feat. Here are a few of our secrets to a teenager-friendly holiday:

From the packing to the journey to the holiday itself, there's plenty of potential for stress when you have your favourite clan in tow.

But plan it right and a family holiday can be everything you want it to be. Exciting, active and relaxing for everybody. Here are our top tips for a chilled out family holiday

While your kids might not be old enough to join you on your more adventurous sporting endeavours, there's a fantastic range ofactivities that you can enjoy as a family. 
From family bike rides to game of tennis, check out our favourite ways to treat the whole family to a hit of those feel-good endorphins:
 

Whether you're already a keen sailor or totally new to the sport, a summer sailing holiday is an amazing experience. Island-hop through turquoise seas, meander along sun-drenched coastlines and moor up to spend warm evenings on deck, enjoying a beer or two under the stars. Every day brings a new destination and a new adventure.

Clear seas and sun-drenched hills produce nothing but fresh ingredients and bold flavours, while Spains famously relaxed way of dining is made for the Mediterranean climate.

Each region celebrates its own local specialities, strongly rooted in the traditions of the area. Join us for a culinary tour of Spain's most famous food and drink. 

With our brand new ‘Select’ Mar Menor Beachclub set to launch this July, we spoke to former Neilson water sports instructor Tez Plavenieks about his time on the waves of Europe’s biggest saltwater lagoon.