There aren't many companies where 7 out of 10 of our guests return to relive the experience again, and again. Mind you, there aren't many holiday companies like Neilson. In part it's because we're in some of Europe's most beautiful locations. All our activities are inclusive, likewise the delicious, locally sourced food.
And in part it's because of how a Neilson holiday makes you feel.
Our holidays are a unique alchemy; the enthusiasm of amazing guests and the dedication of equally amazing staff; a willingness to give it a go now and have a laugh about it later. We call it good energy and you'll feel it the moment you walk into any of our resorts.
Mrs Felicity Knights
“An absolutely brilliant holiday! Fabulous location and great to be able to kayak into Paleros. Super fun and helpful tennis coaching with Arthur and Aden, friendly and helpful staff on the beach for all the activities along with scrumptious food in the restaurant...”
Vounaki Beach Club - October 2024
Mr Nicholas Essex
“Fantastic holiday, excellent facilities and equipment for all of the activities. Can’t praise the quality and professionalism of the instructors and staff too highly, al are a credit to Neilsen.”
Alana Beach Club - September 2024
Ms Jane Powell
“A lovely knowledgeable team, which helps when relying on them to fill you in on the local amenities, weather and moorings.”
South Ionian Flotilla - September 2024
Mr Timothy Price
“Our second visit. Beautiful location, delicious food, well organised activities and friendly staff team gave us another fun holiday”
Baia Dei Mori Beach Club - September 2024
Mrs Natasha Dennis
“We had a great time. The staff were fantastic and so friendly. It was all very relaxed.”
Buca Beach Club - September 2024
Mr Daniel Clacher
“This was the first time at a Nielson Beach club - it won't be the last! The whole experience was superb, so much so that we've booked to go again next year. The tennis instruction was first class, (thanks Harry & Angus) as was all of the inclusive activities. The young, enthusiastic staff were a joy throughout our stay...”
Messini Beach Club - September 2024
Mrs Karen Grimsley
“You can contact customer services and they actually reply within 24hrs. The online booking system is very easy to use.”
September 2024
Mrs Nicola Jones
“Returning for a fourth this year and having already booked a fifth stay at messini for next year is testament to how much we enjoy our holidays there...”
Mr Steven Lines
“Loved the whole experience. Felt refreshed and energised throughout. Food, drinks and activities were excellent and delivered by dynamic staff.”
Buca Beachclub - September 2024
Mr Mark Periton
“Fantastic holiday in Croatia with excellent, friendly instructors who ensured we had a great time. Hotel staff were all very accommodating and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an activities holiday.”
It's an atmosphere really. A sort of collective goodwill. A spirit of positive intent that encourages you to enjoy your thing in your way. Hit the surf or the sun lounger, it's all good.
If you're trying it for the first time, you're in a safe space to make a fool of yourself. If you're good and you want to be really good, we can totally help with that.
No worries. No judgements. No rules (apart from the unwritten one about trying to not take yourself too seriously).
This is Good Energy and you are very welcome to be part of it.
When guests feed back on the things they most love about a Neilson holiday, top of the list is the warmth and enthusiasm of our team. And who are we to argue? They are all hand-picked and we think they rock. Mixing your cocktail or helping to improve your tennis swing, they give a damn - and that matters. Because, while many things make a good holiday, only people can generate good energy.
We’ll let you into a little industry secret. With most holiday companies you are staying in a hotel run by someone else’s team. We don’t do that. Most of the resort teams are employed directly by us, returning year after year. And where we work with partners, we make sure they totally get the Neilson way and have orange blood too! So, the benefit to you is a better, more consistent experience. Like our teams, it’s the reason so many of our customers come back each year.
Bored kids do not create good energy. Which is why we run a wide range of narrow age-band clubs for kids aged from 2 to 17. (Babies are also welcome for a small supplement.)
Each club is run by a qualified and experienced team who over the years have devised myriad cunning ways to keep young bodies and minds occupied, whether 2, 12 or 17, going on 27.
On a Neilson holiday, boredom is simply not a thing.
You'll find things pretty relaxed at Neilson. Okay, most of us tend to spruce up a bit for dinner, but overly formal isn't our style. If you want to enjoy your sundowner in your boardshorts, that's totally fine with us.
And let's talk about good food. Because goodness knows, you earned it after paddle boarding halfway across the Mediterranean today.
Ours is all fresh and locally sourced. Breakfasts fit for champions. Lunches to keep you going all afternoon. And dinners to linger over as you relive that herculean paddle boarding effort.
Pack your best high 5's. Our brilliant tennis ambassador, Mark Petchey, is back for summer 2025. Mark, who coached Andy Murray, joins our tennis crew again for his popular tennis weeks. You can catch Mark at Levante Beach Club from 10-17 May, Alana Beach Club from 6-12 July, and Messini from 7-14 September 2025.
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