In the Press
Our unique blend of expert-led activities, spectacular locations and unmistakable Good Energy hasn’t gone unnoticed. From national newspapers and travel magazines to lifestyle titles and online platforms, Neilson has popped up in plenty of places! Turns out, we're not the only ones feeling the Good Energy.
Ionian
My very own Greek Odyssey: a sailing trip to the island of Ithaca

We sailed with Neilson Holidays, which has a mainland base near Palairos on the Ionian Sea. Depending on experience and qualifications, you can either follow a flotilla or go it alone. The Neilson support crew proved to be our secret weapon in finding the right adventures: they knew every cove and cave in the region, and were quick to share their knowledge.

efoiling at Adakoy
This Turkish resort is a mecca for watersports

I have come to Cook’s Club Adakoy, an adults-only resort on Turkey’s Lycian Coast. These calm, raki-clear waters are fast establishing themselves as a haven for watersports — with temperatures above 20C even in April and flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow going straight to Dalaman.

Sunset at the Neilson Messini Beach Club in Greece
Independent

Messini Beach Club has a cohort of returning guests hooked on the Greek charm and burgeoning array of activities offered by this holiday institution. Chloe Hubbard travelled with her family – and caught the Neilson bug.

Sara Davies
The Argus

Sara Davies joins Brighton's Neilson Active Holidays. Sara Davies MBE is taking on a new Ambassador role.

Neilson x Cook's Club Adakoy
Women's Fitness

In search of sunshine, adventure and, honestly, a bit of 'me-time', editor Sarah Sellens headed for Neilson's new Turkish fitness resort.

boy practising capsize in a dinghy
Mumsnet

Looking for an action-packed escape in the sun? Neilson breaks are brilliant for active families that also appreciate a bit of beach time. We’ve rounded up the best Neilson Beach Clubs that Mumsnetters love.

Flotilla of yachts in the Ionian
Sailing Today

Janet McMeekin provides a novice's view of the frolics of a Greek flotilla holiday: a family sailing holiday through the Ionian islands.

Woman water skiing in Greece
The Standard

From morning to night, there’s a smorgasbord of fitness classes, guided hikes and bike rides, taster and tutoring sessions in nearly every sport you can think of, and reams of specialist equipment to practice and perfect a new skill.

Mum and son kayaking in Greece
Red

Fantastic kids clubs, a pool, beach and a huge timetable of activities - this hotel is a family-friendly hit

Alana Beach Club
Women's Health

Why not spend a long weekend sailing in Croatia? Neilson Holidays are now offering four-day breaks to their Beach Clubs.

young boy sailing a dinghy in greece
The Times

A sailing holiday in the Greek Peloponnese region presents the ultimate antidote to console addiction (and allowed our writer to relive his childhood)

Bedroom at the Neilson Hotel Del Clos in Andorra
The Standard

I set off for a week in Andorra... I travelled there with Neilson Holidays, who proved perfect for a first foray into this world as they do all the heavy lifting for you, including organising chartered flights, transfers, hotels, ski hire and, crucially, ski lessons.

Family walking along the beach in Greece
The i Paper

So starts our holiday in Greece, where we (mainly) swap phones for ... paddle boards, kayaks and tennis rackets.

messini Beach Club in Greece
Daily Express

My quest for a sun-kissed tan took an unexpected turn when I chose to fully immerse myself in every activity available on my few days away at Neilson's Messini Beachclub in Kalamata, Greece, but I left with a sense of achievement I'd never felt on holiday before.

Andorra ski slopes
Daily Mail

Slope off for family fun. Andorra proves the perfect spot for father-son bonding in the mountains.