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Top Fitness Classes & Expert Tuition in Europe

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Take the opportunity, this year, to revitalise your mind, body and soul. With plenty of fitness holidays available for your perusal, you can dedicate your time away from home to getting into shape and enjoying new challenges. Learn a new skill with classes and tuition in an appealing activity; check out some of the fantastic options on offer across Europe:

Ski Tuition

Whether you’re travelling solo, as a group or as a family, there is a plethora of resorts destined to accommodate you. You can book family ski holidays at Neilson and make use of the expert ski schools available in resort that will make sure your time on the slopes is a pleasant one. If you’re a beginner, make use of the relevant tuition, so that you can build your confidence on the piste or, if you’re more advanced and would love a new challenge, there’s specialist tuition available to help. Resorts across Europe are perfect; Andorra and Bulgaria are ideal for absolute beginners, while Italy and Austria offer some great off-piste terrain to get to grips with.

Windsurfing

Head to the north coast of Lake Garda and sign up for windsurfing – a great activity that will allow you to be at one with the elements. The prevailing wind provides some excellent conditions for beginners, while the expert tuition that is on hand will help you hone your skills.

Sailing

The Lycian coast is a perfect spot for sailing, with day skipper opportunities as well as RYA sailing courses on offer. It’s the ultimate freedom, being able to skipper your own flotilla, stopping at various ports to explore the area, and it can be done with the excellent tuition available.

With plenty of fitness holidays available, including specialised programmes involving yoga, Pilates and wellbeing sessions and a whole host of classes on offer, you can be sure to find your perfect activity-clad holiday in Europe and return feeling invigorated and ready to take on the world.

Sunshine Breaks and Great Escapes

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One of the great things about the UK’s tourism industry is that there’s a fantastic array of possibilities all year round. Whether you love city breaks, sunshine escapes or activity-laden getaways with the kids, there’s never a shortage of memorable holidays just waiting to be discovered. And with the sheer choice of discount family holidays on offer, you can get away without worrying about your bank balance too.

But why save your holidays just for the summer, when the beaches are crowded and there’s always the possibility of some half-decent weather back home? Opting for a winter break means you’ll not only get to enjoy a quieter ambience, but you can jet off to sunnier climes and work on your tan while everyone else is feeling the wrath of Jack Frost back home.

Take Cancun holidays for instance. This gorgeous slice of paradise is an absolute treat – especially during the winter months. In January, Cancun typically maintains a steady temperature of 20 – 25 degrees with plenty of sun during the day, meaning you’ll get to enjoy the sun’s warmth without the overbearing heat often associated with July and August. In bearable temperatures such as these you can get out and about to explore this mesmerising place in comfort. A visit to the pyramid of Chichen Itza is an absolute must. Or if you fancy something to get the adrenalin pumping, why not join a tour guide and head into the steamy jungle in search of ancient Mayan ruins?

There are many delights the world over just waiting to be enjoyed. Whether you’re into long-haul escapes to paradise, a quick jaunt to nearby sunny shores or a voyage of discovery into ancient forgotten treasures, there’s always a sunshine break or a great escape with your name on it.

Holiday Safety Tips

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A holiday is meant to be a chance for you to get away from the strains of everyday life and enjoy and relaxing break away. While this means a lot of time spent with your feet up, or doing whatever else you find most relaxing, it’s important not to forget about planning and precautions, which will help to ensure that you stay safe on your travels and avoid any dreaded holiday compensation claims.

Insurance

Prior to going away, you’ll need to get holiday insurance, just in case something does go wrong. The likelihood is that you won’t use it, however, if you do need to make a claim, then it could save you hundreds on hospital bills.

Arrive Safely

To stay safe on holiday, it’s vital that you arrive in your chosen destination on top form. Even in large cities in Europe, like London or Paris, tourists are a constant target for pickpockets and thieves, so you need to make sure that you have your wits about you when you arrive. If your journey has involved a long haul flight then this could leave you at risk of suffering from jet lag, which could make you drowsy and affect you ability to look after yourself and your belongings.

To ensure that you arrive on holiday free from the effects of jet lag, it’s a good idea to adjust your sleep patterns before you jet off. If you’re going to the east, then going to bed a few hours earlier every night in the build up to your departure will help you to acclimatise to the time change that you’ll experience on arrival. Do the opposite if you’re going west.

Try to get an idea of the weather forecast of your chosen destination and take the appropriate clothing and sun protection. If you’re staying near a beach or hotel, make sure that you keep an eye on any children you’re travelling with at all times, and don’t drink and swim yourself. Similarly, if you’re travelling to an area with high altitude, it’s a good idea to avoid alcohol for the first few days, until you acclimatise.

Do your Homework

Before leaving for your holiday, it’s important to do your research on the places that you intend to visit. As well as giving you an idea of any areas of interest, you’ll also be able to ascertain which places you shouldn’t go to.

When you arrive on holiday, make sure that you know whether the running water is ok to drink, a lot of places, even locations in France and Spain. Being equipped with this information could save you from picking up a nasty illness; on the other hand, it could save you from having to buy bottled water while you’re away, which can get expensive.

Relax

Staying safe on your holidays doesn’t take too much effort to achieve, and the simple steps you take will really help to put your mind at ease, making your holiday as relaxing as possible.