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We Won! Success at the British Travel Awards 2020

It's official! Neilson are the UK's best activity holiday company after winning three awards at the British Travel Awards 2020.

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Activity holiday ideas for all ages

Sometimes the best way to relax and recharge on holiday is to get active. We’re not saying there’s no place for a siesta or two – we’re a big fan of those – but activity holidays also give you the chance to play, to explore and to have fun. And nothing makes you feel young again like a holiday adventure!

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How to balance your holiday with activities and downtime

Whether you want to be full-on active or flat-out relaxed this is the holiday for you. Here are our top tips for designing your perfect holiday with just the right amount of activity or relaxation to suit you.

sunset drinks at Alana Beach Club in Croatia

How we do food and drink at Neilson

Find out what to expect when it comes to food and drink on your Neilson holiday.

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The ultimate guide to nutrients and food

We’ve compiled food lists for those ever-so-important macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fats, together with what they actually are and what they do for our bodies.

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Save time and do more of what you love

After a quick straw poll around the office here at Neilson HQ, we’ve come up with a few ways to help you carve out more time and space.

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Find your thing this year

...the uplifting rush of mastering something new.

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Which watersport should you try?

Use this handy guide to help you decide which watersport to try first.

Man doing yoga on stand up paddle board

Exercise inspiration to help you find your thing

You might like full-on, high-intensity workouts, whereas others may favour the social side to exercise. Intensity might be important to some, but not to those who keep body and mind healthy through gentle activity. We’re all different, and we like to exercise in different ways.The key is finding the right sport for you.

Tying knots for rock climbing

Rock climbing: the knot lowdown

Getting to grips with some basic knots is an important part of learning therock climbing ropes.We take a look at the seven most common rock climbing knots you might need on your adventures.

stand up paddle boards and kayaks on a beach in Greece

7 reasons why activity holidays are more popular than ever

In recent years the popularity of taking a holiday that includes an active element such as cycling, hiking or watersports has been growing. Online searches for terms such as ‘activity holidays’ and ‘sport holidays’ are on the increase but what is behind this growth in popularity?

Yellow jersey tour de France cyclist in Peleton at the Arc d'Triumph

Key summer sporting events - what, where, why, how

This summer, it’s your chance to get out and experience the best sporting events around. Whether cycling tours, tennis tournaments or sailing weeks take your fancy, you can get a piece of the action by watching the experts do their thing.

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The evolution of sports

This summer, we’ve been helping people do their thing for 40 years. It got us thinking about the kit we use today and what we used back in 1978! Here we look back at the evolution of road bikes, dinghies and skis.

Young woman rock climbing in the Paklenica National Park in Croatia

Rock climbing grades explained.

As a diverse and international sport, climbing has – rather unhelpfully – developed an equally diverse and international set of alternative grading systems.

two people sailing Laser Dinghies

It's time to put the wind in your sails

This guide puts the spotlight on dinghy sailing and explains why it’s both a fun and challenging sport for everyone.

Man rock climbing in Croatia

Back to basics guide to rock climbing gear

It doesn’t matter whether you’re heading to the climbing wall or the mountains, having the right rock climbing gear makes all the difference.

Girl rock climbing in the Paklenica National Park in Croatia

The beginner's guide to rock climbing

To get you prepared, we’ve answered all your burning questions in our handy guide to rock climbing for beginners. We’ll cover everything from what to wear to basic technique.

2 people stand up paddle boarding at sunset

The rush of mastering something new

Work and a busy home life can take a lot out of you and make it difficult to find time for yourself. In fact the average UK adult hasn’t learnt or tried a new active hobby in the last five and a half years.

couple with arms around each other in a swimming pool

The benefits of going on a holidays that's great for adults

Whether you’re travelling solo, enjoying a romantic break or spending some quality time with friends, hotels that are great for adults have an altogether different vibe than those geared up to entertain the whole family.

Man wakeboarding

Activity holidays - a life in the week

Just how many activities can you cram into a week? Try a Neilson Beachclub holiday to find out.

Man doing yoga on stand up paddle board

Exercise inspiration to help you find your thing

You might like full-on, high-intensity workouts, whereas others may favour the social side to exercise. Intensity might be important to some, but not to those who keep body and mind healthy through gentle activity. We’re all different, and we like to exercise in different ways.The key is finding the right sport for you.