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Pre-book a private meet-and-greet transfer through us, or make your own way. Prices and timing vary by destination — we'll send full details once you book.

Yes — let us know when you book and we'll pass the details to the kitchen team. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are always available.

We don't offer babysitting services — children are welcome everywhere but require parental supervision on the water and in public areas.

Our instructors are RYA-qualified and used to total beginners. Many of our guests arrive having never been on the water and leave confident solo sailors.

Deposits are typically 25% of the holiday cost at time of booking, with the balance due around ten weeks before departure. Flights pay in full at booking. Your written quote spells out the exact figures and dates before you pay anything.

Flights are quoted alongside the holiday rather than bundled, so you only pay for the routing that works for you. We'll match flights to your preferred dates from your preferred UK airport, or if you'd rather book your own flights we can work around your schedule.

Yes. Our weeks run Saturday to Saturday by default but we can extend, combine two weeks back-to-back (flotilla followed by a beach-club week is a favourite), or add a pre- or post-holiday night somewhere. Mention it when you enquire and we will build the itinerary.

UK debit and credit card (no surcharge on debit), bank transfer, or Trust My Travel for protected payments. We do not accept cash. Card payments are processed by Stripe and never stored by us.

Yes, and we rarely charge for it if there is time before departure. Name changes, room upgrades, adding a child, swapping a cabin , tell us what you need. Some supplier charges (flight name changes, for example) are unavoidable but we'll quote those upfront.

Geneva to Val Thorens is around 3hr 45min, Meribel around 2hr 45min, Vaujany around 2hr 30min door-to-door when roads are clear. Saturday peak-season traffic adds 30 to 60 minutes. We arrange private or shared transfers on request.

Yes. The Eurostar Ski Train runs weekly from London St Pancras to Moûtiers, which is a 55-minute transfer to Meribel or Val Thorens. Eurostar + TGV via Paris to Grenoble covers Vaujany. Rail is slower but a lot more relaxing and greener.

Direct flights to Kefalonia (EFL) run May-October from most UK airports, typically 3hr 45min. Off-season or last-minute you can route via Athens or Preveza and our team handles the transfer up to your bay.

In-resort transfers (airport to beach club, or airport to chalet) are included on the vast majority of our holidays. Some flotilla and yacht charter arrivals self-transfer from the airport to the marina (a 20-minute taxi), and we always note which model applies in your written quote.

Absolutely. Singles Sailing is purpose-built for solo travellers (no single supplement , you'll share a cabin with another solo sailor). On beach club weeks, yoga and BlitzFitness are especially popular with solo bookers, and we waive the single supplement on most weeks outside July and August school holidays.

Yes. Intro to Sailing is designed for complete beginners , no experience needed. Every beach club has coached clinics included daily and RYA-qualified instruction at the watersports centre. Ski school teaches English from Day One green-runs up. We'll match you to the right level on arrival.

Yes. West Coast Flotilla and Yacht Charter are aimed squarely at sailors with miles under the keel. Val Thorens and the Three Valleys cover expert-level off-piste with a guide. We'll discuss your experience at the quote stage so the week matches your expectations.

No. Our clubs are all-inclusive but not all-you-can-eat , a lot of guests use one activity a day and spend the rest of the time reading by the pool. The programme is a menu, not a timetable. You decide what you do.

We strongly recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover, medical cover (including winter sports for ski holidays, and water sports for sailing), and baggage cover. Ring the team and we'll point you at comparison sites that suit your trip type.

Cancellation terms vary by holiday and by how close to departure you cancel. Your written quote spells out the specific policy for your trip at the point of booking , typically the deposit is non-refundable, with increasing charges as departure approaches. This is why we recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover from the day you book.

If we have to cancel for operational reasons (weather, airline failure, supplier issue) we'll offer a full refund, a transfer to a different week, or an alternative holiday at the same price, whichever you prefer.

UK passport holders can visit Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your return date and issued within the last ten years. We'll remind you to check at the point of booking.

The Ionian Sea is the friendliest sailing water in Europe , reliable afternoon thermal breezes, short hops between sheltered anchorages, and no tide to worry about. Our Kefalonia flotilla routes stick within a 20-mile radius of Lixouri so you're never far from harbour.

Yes, one of our busiest family destinations. Lixouri Bay Beach Club has gentle shelving sand, free kit for kids, and the pool at the club is shaded in the heat of the day. Villa Club is family-geared with private pools and transfers.

Not by default. Lift passes and equipment hire are bookable alongside the holiday so you only pay for what you need (e.g. small children skip the pass). We get resort-direct rates and pre-book everything so you're ready to ski on arrival.

Yes , it's our summer programme in Vaujany, June to September. Kids club from 6 months, lift-assisted mountain biking, guided walks, canyoning, paragliding, swimming in alpine lakes. No skiing, no snow. Completely different from the winter proposition.

Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe (2,300m) with guaranteed snow and lively après. Meribel sits at the heart of the Three Valleys with wall-to-wall intermediate terrain and traditional chalet feel. Vaujany is quieter, family-first, on the Grand Domaine (same lifts as Alpe d'Huez) with shorter transfer and lower altitude.

No. Every chalet has English-speaking hosts, ski school teaches in English from age three, and resort staff in all three destinations speak English. A few phrases go a long way for the bakery run but you'll be understood without them.

Our Feel Viana season runs May to October. June to September offers the warmest sea and most consistent wind for windsurf / SUP / kite. May and late October are quieter and cooler , a good shout if you want the hotel with fewer guests.

Yes, and many guests do. Porto airport is 45 minutes from the hotel by road, and a pre- or post-holiday night in the city is easy to arrange. We've got a shortlist of city hotels we book into often , ask when you enquire.

For our Greek and French operations we strongly prefer EU passport holders so you can work without a visa. We can sometimes assist with visas for niche skill sets, but candidates with the right to work in the EU are processed first.

Yes. Beach Club, sailing and chalet roles include accommodation in or near the resort. We share the size and standard of the accommodation in your offer letter so you know what you are accepting.

For most overseas seasonal roles we cover the cost of flights to and from your placement. The detail is confirmed in writing once you have an offer.

Yes. The form has space to list qualifications you are currently working towards plus expected completion dates. For some roles we will sponsor the final certification; for others (yacht skipper, dinghy instructor) you must arrive qualified.

We read every application within two weeks. If you are shortlisted we will set up a video call. If we are not progressing your application we will email and tell you so.

We do video calls first. For some roles (yacht crew, watersports instructors) we will invite you to a one-day team day in South Devon ahead of the season. We cover travel for that day.