| According to the official definition, a holiday implies a | | | | participants to enjoy such settings in an intimate, |
| period of exemption from any work, duty or | | | | organic way and there are a number of renowned |
| business activity. What you do with that time, | | | | walking holidays, walking tracks and organised walking |
| however, is up to you! For many people, the word | | | | tours throughout the world. Whether you want to |
| holiday implies relaxation and rest. But for those who | | | | set off on the Inca Trail in Peru or scale Mount |
| like to be active, a holiday can mean adventure, | | | | Kilimanjaro, cheap international flights will get you to |
| getting outdoors and doing something different from | | | | your destination ready for your walking adventure to |
| the daily grind. There are a range of active holidays | | | | begin. |
| available to adrenaline junkies and those with a love | | | | Cycling holidays |
| of the great outdoors. Here's a run-down of a few | | | | Whether self guided or an organised tour, cycling |
| of the most popular action-packed holiday ideas for | | | | holidays are the ultimate athlete's vacation. Not only |
| active people. | | | | will you be doing (sometimes rigorous!) continuous |
| Skiing | | | | physical activity, you'll be seeing and experiencing a |
| Skiing is one of the most popular and well established | | | | foreign, new destination at the same time. For the |
| active holiday choices. Whether it's in the Alps, the | | | | beginner cyclist, flatter destinations - such as The |
| Rockies, or in Chile many countries around the world | | | | Netherlands - are recommended, but for experienced |
| are home to popular ski fields which come alive with | | | | riders there are a number of challenging routes |
| enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders come winter. A | | | | through some of the world's most spectacular |
| favourite holiday activity with families and youngsters | | | | scenery. |
| alike, skiing holidays will keep the whole body active | | | | Thrill seekers |
| and participants will truly be exposed to the elements | | | | For thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies, only the |
| and the spoils of Mother Nature. While many skiing | | | | most active, heart racing activities while on holiday will |
| enthusiasts stick to their local ski fields or aim for the | | | | do. If this sounds like you, then canyoning in the |
| well known ski fields of Europe and America, why | | | | Grand Canyon, rock climbing the cliffs of Thailand or |
| not try somewhere different for your next skiing | | | | Bungee Jumping at Victoria Falls will fulfil your active |
| adventure? Japan boasts a range of world class ski | | | | holiday needs. There are a range of destinations that |
| fields and a unique culture to match. With cheap | | | | are self proclaimed 'adventure capitals' of the world, |
| flights to Japan, skiing or snowboarding in this | | | | so thrill seekers have a range of places to choose |
| culturally rich winter wonderland is easier than ever! | | | | from. For a small island, New Zealand offers a |
| Walking holidays | | | | smorgasbord of pulse-raising adventure activities. |
| As an active holiday option, there are walking | | | | There are a range of holiday deals and flights to get |
| holidays to suit all adventurers. Whether you're a | | | | you there and sky diving, white water rafting or jet |
| serious trekker setting out for Everest base camp or | | | | boating await! |
| a more casual walker exploring Italy's Amalfi Coast | | | | If the word 'holiday' makes you think of excitement, |
| there is a level, climate and style of walking holiday | | | | adventure and getting outside of your comfort zone, |
| to suit all ages, fitness levels and holiday needs. | | | | then an active, action packed holiday could be for |
| There's no better way to experience some of the | | | | you. You might not go back to work relaxed, but |
| most picturesque and spectacular natural landscapes | | | | you will have had the adventure of a lifetime! |
| and settings than by foot. Walking holidays allow | | | | |