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How does Mark Warner compare with Neilson for a teenager's beach holiday? Or elsewhere?

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thefemaleJoshLyman · 04/05/2026 13:17

I am looking for a holiday for after GCSE results - so leaving the UK on 21st August for 7 nights (max) (we have to go in school holidays - I teach). Last year we went with Neilson and very picky DD absolutely loved it and wants to do similar after her results. Unfortunately, Neilson is 'full' for that period except for some very expensive rooms which we can't justify paying. However, I have found a 'reasonable' deal with Mark Warner.

How does Mark Warner compare with Neilson? Will a teenager get as much out of Mark Warner? Are the teen clubs as good? I don't want to spend lots of money if she then does not find it as good. She still keeps in contact with people from last year's club at Neilson.

Alternatively, does anyone else know of an alternative to both that a 16 year old girl would enjoy. She needs to be 'encouraged' to talk to other teens which is why teen clubs work well. She wants a beach holiday. We could spend up to £6500 realistically.

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Aabbcc1235 · 04/05/2026 17:56

I work in tourism and Neilson are well known for having the best kids clubs in that sort of price range. Mark Warner offer a similar thing but nowhere near as good as Neilson in my opinion.

If she feels strongly about the teen club vibe, then I would look at different dates with Neilson.

sofasofa2025 · 04/05/2026 18:26

I went to mark warner in Greece last year. The teenagers had a blast!!!! I wad amazed at how few times I saw any of them with phones and they all go on so well. Honestly- I think much of a much ness between neilson and mark warners. I did Lemnos which is a beautiful island and I really enjoyed the holiday . Apparently booze really expensive in the Turkish ones fyi ,

thefemaleJoshLyman · 04/05/2026 19:04

Phew, thank you! Have now booked Mark Warner.

@Aabbcc1235 unfortunately we can't do any other dates due to work and school commitments and needing to be at home for GCSE results day.

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thefemaleJoshLyman · 04/05/2026 19:04

We're going to Lemnos too @sofasofa2025, any tips?!

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Aabbcc1235 · 04/05/2026 19:05

thefemaleJoshLyman · 04/05/2026 19:04

Phew, thank you! Have now booked Mark Warner.

@Aabbcc1235 unfortunately we can't do any other dates due to work and school commitments and needing to be at home for GCSE results day.

Glad you found something, hope you have a brilliant holiday. Let us know how it goes!

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