Archives for February 2013

We recently sent Alison (in pink), our tennis ‘champ’ to a tennis centre in Richmond, to spend the day with former professional tennis player Annabel Croft, where with a small group she had lessons with both Annabel and  Miles Maclagan (formerly part of the team of LTA coaches to Andy Murray).  Having enjoyed playing tennis for many years Alison commented that this was one of the best coaching sessions she had ever experienced.

One of our favourite resorts in Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills has recently set up the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy and Annabel herself will be hosting a week of tennis related activities from 31st March 2013.  This is a really great opportunity for some excellent coaching but spaces are limited so if you are interested please don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call us on 01428 658 777.

Situated at the Aphrodite Hills Resort near Paphos, the Academy has 9 floodlit tennis courts (4 red clay and 5 green-set hard courts) and runs a programme that is suitable for players of all ages and all standards. The Academy has a highly motivated team of 14 professional coaches and there are various flexible packages available, for individuals or groups – something to suit everyone.  You can play as little or as much tennis as you want.  There is also a friendly bar where you can sit and chat with coaches and fellow tennis enthusiasts after the rigours of the day!

At Aphrodite Hills you will find many activities for both children (from toddler to teenager) and adults with the recent additions of crazy golf, archery, horse riding and segways.  The Pirates Village kids’ club is always popular and recently a shaded playground has been built on the beach. For a spot of relaxation the spa offers an excellent range of treatments.  There is a new supermarket for those in self catering accommodation and a medical centre. The hotel has recently introduced an all inclusive option making it a perfect family choice.

Aphrodite Hills also has a championship golf course  – visually spectacular, the course expands through olive and carob trees and is built on two plateaus of a mountain, separated by a dramatic ravine. The golf club also has an Academy for all levels.  Again, packages can be arranged.

So if you are a keen golfer, tennis enthusiastic and have a family of all ages, this is the perfect resort for you and with a fabulous spa, there is always a quiet retreat to escape to when you need some well deserved R&R.

For prices and availability call us on 01428 658 777.

The UK’s leading gardening charity, the Royal Horticultural Society, has just launched its first ever range of RHS Garden Holidays in conjunction with one of our favourite escorted tours experts.

Featuring a selection of carefully designed horticulture-themed garden holidays around the world, the selection includes itineraries to the USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, The Azores, France, Italy and Spain.

RHS Garden Holidays will inspire all from the greenest of gardeners to more experienced horticulturists, with visits to private gardens, private or expert tours of exceptional public and botanical gardens and the chance to see many plants in their natural habitat. The tours are also rich in cultural highlights, making them of equal appeal to any non-gardening travel companions.

There are 10 garden holiday tours, with departures starting in May 2013. Each tour is accompanied by an expert tour leaders, with local guides also being used where appropriate. In addition, some departures will also be accompanied by an RHS horticulturist such as a Curator or specialist in their field.

EUROPE GARDEN HOLIDAYS

  • Gardens of the Loire: 7 days from £1869 pp
  • Andalucia – Land of Castles, Palaces & Gardens: 9 days from £1589 pp
  • Portugal’s Gardens: featuring the Azores & Lisbon: 9 days from £1999 pp
  • Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes: 9 days from £2399 pp
  • Eternal Gardens of Rome: 6 days from £1549 pp

 

WORLDWIDE GARDEN HOLIDAYS

  • New Zealand’s Garden Route – 20 days from £4599 pp
  • The Beauty of Japan – 13 days from £4999 pp
  • Gardens of American History – 11 days from £2699 pp
  • Historic Gardens of America’s North East – 9 days from £2599 pp

 

For further details please pop in and see us or call 01428 658 777 for further assistance.  brochures are available upon request.

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