Get active in Egypt and Greece
Thursday, 13 Jul 2006 10:08
The quality of diving in Egypt is one of its main attractions
Diving, sailing and windsurfing are among the activities on offer at Neilson's new resort in Dahab, Egypt.
Visitors to Lemnos, Greece, the second of the activity holiday firm's new resorts for 2006, can partake in mountain biking, water-skiing and yoga.
Growing numbers of Brits are seeking more adventure from their holidays. An estimated 13.6 million are looking to take an active holiday in the next 12 months, recent research by Axa Travel Insurance shows.
In response to this, Neilson, one of the UK's biggest activity holiday companies, has increased the choice of activity holidays it is offering.
Resorts are selected on the basis of their warm water and reliable winds, which makes them an ideal playground for the growing numbers of people seeking an active element from their week in the sun.
A stay at the Coralia Club Hotel in Dahab, Egypt, starts at £645 per adult, including flights and half-board accommodation.
The quality of Egypt's dive sites makes it a favoured activity among visitors to the country, and at Dahab PADI courses are available from £32 for a discover scuba course.
At the Portomyrina Palace in Lemnos, Greece, where seven nights start from £879 per adult, a softer style of activity holiday is on offer.
A flexible mix of water and land based activities including, sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, tennis and yoga are on offer, but the emphasis is on activity 'on your own terms'.
For more information, go to:
www.neilson.co.uk
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