Extreme Holidays Blog

2008-10-02T07:52:00.000-07:00

Just to let you know guys and girls: Extreme are doing unheard of October deals to both Portugal and Fuerteventura for surf and windsurfing trips... For singles AND groups!

But spaces are limited. From as little as £337 per person per week all inclusive... Pro-tuition included, and flights optional!

Give us a bell on 08700 360 360 if you're interested, or email us at info@extremeholidays.com with your name and contact number quoting "October Deals 2008"

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The Extreme Team

Extreme Mountain Biking, anyone?

2008-09-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here at Extreme we have been looking into adding mountain biking to our range of holiday offerings!

The continual success of our all-year-round extreme sports holiday packages means that we are up for offering you guys more.

The most probable location we're looking into setting up a centre for biking is France, although this is by no means set in stone as yet...

Watch this space!

In any case, if you want to find out about surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, skiing or snowboarding just give us a call on 08700 360 360! We're open till 6.30pm every day of the week ;)

Image courtesy of Jonathan Gawler©

Looking to take a group snowboarding holiday?

2008-08-04T08:59:00.000-07:00

Then don't wait too long!

It may be mid summer but our snowboarding team are busy filling up Davos 08/09, with more of you looking to pre-book your group holidays than ever before!

The credit crunch may be making things tighter, but booking up now and spreading the payments seems to be the way forward!

To find out more about Davos & our group/family snowboarding holidays, call us now on 01622 719 719!

Don't wave goodbye to this summer's ultimate windsurfing break!

2008-07-23T07:16:00.000-07:00

Extreme's "windsurfari" holidays have really taken off this year.

We have had more enquiries than ever before from non windsurfers wanting to experience the freedom of mother nature's waves and wind, as well as the more experienced of you wanting to perfect your carve gybe and master a loop.

As a result, Extreme's summer windsurfari camp is now almost totally sold out!

We have very limited availability on 6th August and 13th August...

But Hurry - call James on 08700 360 360 to secure one of the last spaces!

Facebook Fanatic?

2008-07-21T07:19:00.000-07:00

As you can probably tell if you've been in touch with Extreme before, we like to talk!

We tell you about our late deals and special offers via email and SMS, we blog about random happenings at home and in resort and we're always updating the website with new info & value for YOU.

So when we jumped on the social network bandwagon, we had no idea what a powerfool tool it would be to keep in touch with you guys. Thanks for all your posted photos, messages, emails and thanks for becoming fans!

We are SO close to the landmark figure of 500 fans - so help us get there, become a fan NOW to get access of the latest deals & all the gossip. Visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Extreme-Holidays/9916740644 & drop us a line on the wall while you're there!

What's so special about Extreme Instructors?

2008-07-17T04:20:00.000-07:00

We bang on about our instructors a lot - they're our life blood.

Speak to any of us on the phone and we'll rave about EURICO, our Portuguese longboard champion...RICHIE, the inimitable windsurf guru...SOPHIE, the British #5 surfer...and that's to name only three.

So here comes the drumroll...we're proud to announce another legend amongst the ranks!

DONNIE is currently attending Olympic Trials for the 2008 British Snowboarding Olympic Team! A freerider with zero fear, Donnie joined us in Davos last year and was a big hit with you guys. See the video a guest put together of her antics with Donnie here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou6dYNLW0dA

If you want to ride alongside Donnie this winter season, book up now!

WANTED - Surfing/Skiing Prodigy in search of Dream Job

2008-07-16T07:37:00.000-07:00

That's right, it doesn't happen often but due to expansion of our winter activites, we're recruiting!

SKI INSTRUCTOR - BASI Alpine Ski Instructor/Alpine Ski Teacher ISIA or equivalent with excellent Instructor Experience. You'll be a legend on the white stuff with a personality to match.

PLUS you'll be able to surf, and ideally hold your BASI surfing Instructor qualification. And if you can speak German or Spanish, even better.

You'll work the winter season in Davos alongside legends like Donnie (currently tied up in Olympic Trials!) then jet off to Fuerteventura to join the inimitable Extreme surf team.

This is the job that dreams are made of...get in touch if you want in! 08700 360 360

Busiest Summer Ever Despite the Price of Fish

2008-07-16T06:49:00.000-07:00

4% inflation reported for the month of June... this is just getting silly.

Here at Extreme we're offering several options to ease the pain, including cut price last minute deals. As a consequence we're seeing the busiest summer we've ever had, with more of you surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing than ever before. We reckon amazing holidays should be compulsory - not just for your mental and physical health, but also your productivity and rejuvenation - so we're doing everything we can to make sure our holidays are accessible to everybody in this difficult climate.

Another option we offer is a delayed balance payment service - as long as you pay your deposit at the time of booking, you can pay the rest in installments or closer to your departure date, meaning you keep your bank manager sweet.

So let us know now if you want to get away this summer - if you have specific dates in mind, hurry, as we're fully booked for several weeks.

And remember if you're thinking about the snowboarding season, book now & you've got a good few months to pay off your balance and save for that apres ski!

BSA Level 3 Award - Well Done Fuerte Team!

2008-05-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

The Extreme Surf School out in Fuerte has achieved a MASSIVE feat - the BSA (British Surfing Association) have decided to award us 'BSA Level 3' surf school status! Hurrah!

Well done to ALL the guys and girls out in Fuerte for working so tirelessly to achieve this awesome feat and to all the peeps back in the UK involved with the admin, legal side, health & safety.....it goes on.

We're the ONLY surf school in Fuerteventura to hold the BSA Level 3 School award - so you know where to come if you want the BEST surfing tuition, the MOST QUALIFIED instructors, the BEST FACILITIES & KIT on the island...and most importantly the MOST FUN!!!

See you all soon at our BSA Level 3 Surf School in Fuerte....we love saying that!!

Incentive Holidays - Way Better than a Gym Membership!

2008-05-21T02:50:00.000-07:00

Perks range from one job to the next. From gym membership to pension plan to company blackberry - they're all sweet.

But the hot new trend in employee incentives has to be Extreme Holidays' corporate scheme. We're increasingly taking enquiries and bookings from companies who want to reward their staff, motivate them, invigorate them.

We've just filled the Portugal surf villa with a big brand name who wanted to 'do something different' for their staff.

And it makes sense - not only is an Extreme Holiday loads of fun, it's also a chance to learn a totally new skill, refresh your mind, get a dose of fresh air and come back tanned, motivated and ready to make those deals!

So if you're a manager looking for a sure fire way to incentivise your staff, or an employee looking for a way to impress the boss with your ideas (and get a free holiday in the process), just talk to Dom on 01622 719 719. You've got nothing to lose!!

See the Extreme Instructors in Action!

2008-05-02T01:58:00.000-07:00

The Extreme Instructors are the lifeblood of Extreme Holidays.

Working tirelessly to improve your surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, snowboarding and skiing, they also make every effort to ensure you get the most out of every second of your holiday.

We count many professional/competition sportsmen and women amongst our team. We know you like to check them out before you depart, or when you get back, so we've set up a page dedicated just to the instructors and their sports.

Check it out now - visit www.extremeholidays.com/contact/extremeteamsurf.html

May Madness

2008-04-28T08:35:00.000-07:00

7 nights surfing - £290!

Kit hire, 4x4 Jeep Surfari, 3* Accommodation, 5 days Tuition, Transfers...

Life's too short for unsatisfying holidays - so call us now!

It's Cooking in Fuerteventura!

2008-04-22T02:21:00.000-07:00

Strange things start to happen in the Extreme office in Kent around this time of year. Seats suddenly empty...the car park becomes devoid of vehicles...the admin team can start to hear themselves think.

The reason for this mass exodus? It's because we're all in Fuerteventura! Have a look at the forecast:

Wednesday 23rd - 26 C
Thursday 24th - 29C
Friday 25th - 32C
Saturday 26th - 31C
Sunday 27th - 30C

Put those temperatures together with a 0% predicted chance of rain, empty beaches and low season prices and you'll understand why the Extreme team take off at this time of year.

If you want to join the party at a low price and get some surfing in before the crowds descend, just give us a call on 08700 360 360!

Help! The Snow Season's Ending...What Do I Do?

2008-04-16T04:48:00.000-07:00

We feel your pain. A whole 8 months until most of us get our next taste of the powder. So how do we fill our time until then....??

A good place to start your search would be the Daily Mail Ski & Snowboard Magazine's Summer Sports Supplement. And guess who they recommend?

You got it, they reckon the best possible replacement is Extreme's Kitesurfing Holiday. In a nutshell, Extreme offers everything you get on a snowboarding/skiing holiday (3* accommodation, tuition from fully qualified IKO instructors, kit hire, transfers) with the following exceptions

we swap the powder for warm Canarian water
we swap the blizzard & frostbite for blazing sunshine & a tan
Instead of taking you up a mountain on a lift, we get up early to check out the conditions on the island, then come & pick you up from your hotel, then take you in our 4x4 Jeeps to wherever the conditions are best for your level that day
Meaning no queuing, no waiting, no pushing, no wipeouts!

Kitesurfing gets you big air, gets the adrenaline pumping & turns you into a bronzed adonis/goddess at the same time...

Call Extreme Kitesurfers on 08700 360 360 & speak to Dom to get more info

The Trade Winds are finally here...

2008-04-16T04:41:00.000-07:00

Finally the trade winds have arrived in Fuerteventura! Although they are almost a month later than last year, they are proving to be heaps of fun. A good 4 Bft has been blowing on the island for the last week or so, and it looks like they are set in for the summer.

We've got some amazing deals to correspond with the awesome conditions, so get on board now & come join Richie and the windsurfing crew in Fuerte...

Call 08700 360 360 & speak to James

Season Round Up - Davos 2007/2008

2008-04-15T09:18:00.000-07:00

Davos 2007/2008 Best Season Ever!

Thanks to all of our guests who made Davos 07/08 such an unforgettable season!!

Conditions were incredible with the best snowfall for almost 20 years. We sold out the entire season & got the best holiday feedback from you that we've ever had.

Check out the video on YouTube of one guest's experiences (you also get to catch Donnie in action!) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou6dYNLW0dA

And one guest has posted some incriminating photos on Facebook - were you there?! Add your photos & hook up with your fellow holiday-goers - visit www.facebook.com/pages/Extreme-Holidays/9916740644

Watch this space for Davos 2008/2009 season dates!!

Portugal Surf Surfari Opens Early following 2007's Sell Out Season

2008-04-15T09:03:00.001-07:00

Extreme Portugal 2008 is declared officially OPEN!!

After the phenomenal success of Lagos, Portugal 2007, Extreme are proud to open the doors of the Extreme Villa!

Our first season in the beautiful, world class surfing destination of Lagos, was enjoyed by all so this year is not only bigger but better!

Opened on 12th April, all of the usual suspects are already busy instructing YOU on the Algarve's stunning beaches. Dom, Eurico, Jimmy, Alex & Ross send back news of cooking conditions & look forward to sharing some surf and a beer with you in the summer of 08.

Have a look at the website for more info www.extremeholidays.com/resortpor/resort.htm & give us a call to secure your place.

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