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Alternatives to Mark Warner or Neilson in Northern Europe for summer

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Barcalove · 31/05/2026 22:19

Does anyone know of any alternatives to Mark Warner /Nielson but in Northern Europe? I’m looking for similar set up (organised activities, kids clubs divided by age) but not in Greece etc as it’s too hot in the Summer which is when I’m looking to go. I’m a single parent so this type of holiday is ideal - my son is more likely to try new things with kids his own age and I’m not about to take him canoeing or sailing:)

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Gateappreciation · 01/06/2026 02:46

Skiing in Winter?

Barcalove · 01/06/2026 10:02

Thanks @Gateappreciation it was the variety of activities I was after. We’re not sailors and not ready to do a whole week of it! Specifically looking for something during the Summer holidays….

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makeitorbakeit · 01/06/2026 10:05

Club La Santa in Lanzarote is 100x better than Neilsons. Great for adults and kids. Absolutely worth the money

IdentifyingAsAWoollyMammoth · 01/06/2026 10:28

makeitorbakeit · 01/06/2026 10:05

Club La Santa in Lanzarote is 100x better than Neilsons. Great for adults and kids. Absolutely worth the money

Except avoid this year at the very least. Lots of renovations going on and while they say they keep noise and disruption to a minimum, in practice that's impossible. The spa is closed until mid-July and the pool bars are closed until the end of September (there is one temporary one) with construction noise six days per week 8 am - 6 pm.

In addition they are demolishing and building new bits from end of August this year until February 2028.

Frankly, I'd be avoiding it until 2028.

Barcalove · 01/06/2026 10:51

Great tip @IdentifyingAsAWoollyMammoth thank you!
Alpine Elements mentioned on another thread - anyone got intel about their kids club?

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Havanananana · 01/06/2026 11:49

Depending on the age of the child, you could look at a Kinderhotel in the Alps - mostly in Austria, but also found in Germany, Slovenia and Italy. These hotels are great for younger children (and for their parents!) but probably the upper age limit to get the most out of the holiday and the facilities would be 11-12.

OneNavyFox · 01/06/2026 11:54

We’ve booked alpine elements based on other threads! We are going to Morzine. There is a kids club albeit not as much as Neilson. Lots of the activities we will do as a family though.

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