Adventure Travel
Page last updated on March 5, 2010
February 26, 2010
As winter begins to ebb, travelers tired of the snow are gearing up for exciting warm-weather adventures. Tourists hungry for a challenge might consider booking tickets to Tysfjord, Norway, to climb the country's national mountain - Stetind.
February 25, 2010For most windsurfers, all that is needed for a perfect vacation is a beach, a board and a breeze. Yet for the more discerning surfer, there are other factors to consider. Despite innumerable blogs, tours and adventurous travelers scouring the world for the best beaches on the planet, there has yet to be a consensus on the best windsurfing spot.
February 8, 2010Every year the courageous and crazy alike funnel into the Spanish city of Pamplona for the Festival of San Fermin and the Running of the Bulls event that defines it. With this year's event set to kick off in July, many prudent adventurers have begun booking flights and hotels for this year's festivities.
February 3, 2010For golf enthusiasts across the world, Scotland has been the destination of choice for links-men and women with a flair for history. When researching a golfing tour of the Scottish mainland, no trip would be complete without a round played on the historic grounds of Kingsbarns.
February 2, 2010A romantic cruise is a fantastic way to get away from the pressures of one's job and home life, and really connect with their significant other in a beautiful and unique setting. Taking a romantic cruise to Antarctica may be a bit out of the ordinary, but many travelers have found or professed love to the backdrop of the frozen continent.
January 21, 2010With the Winter Olympics drawing ever closer, tourists making a beeline to Vancouver may be wondering what to do while visiting the Canadian city. Travelers with a knack for adventure might consider booking a tour on a scenic snowmobile tour through the Mountains of British Columbia.
January 20, 2010When planning out a vacation, many travelers prefer to incorporate visually stunning surroundings that make for beautiful photos. Others prefer to go on an exhilarating adventure that will create lasting memories. For travelers seeking to do both, a European excursion can be enlivened with regular stops at skydiving hot spots throughout the old continent.
January 15, 2010Zermatt, Switzerland, is a quaint, fairytale village wreathed in the majestic Swiss Alps and boasting a picturesque beauty befitting a post-card. It also serves as a launching point for adventurous travelers daring to tackle one of the world's most famous and challenging mountains - the Matterhorn.
January 13, 2010With millions of viewers tuning into the 2010 Winter Olympics, the number of people inspired to hit the slopes in the coming months is expected to increase significantly. For Olympic travelers inspired to dust off their skis this winter, Vancouver Island offers two alpine resorts and mountains that could provide challenges to even the most experienced athletes.
December 30, 2009Throughout the ages, people have always sought to find the next great thrill, and there are few pursuits more thrilling than BASE jumping. Combining aspects of rock climbing and sky diving, BASE jumping sees daredevil adventurers scale buildings, antennas, spans (bridges) and earth (cliffs) and parachuting from these heights to the ground below.
December 30, 2009When the pressures of the real world become too much, many people choose to return to nature to clear their hearts and minds. Of course, some people find it difficult to detach from the conveniences of the modern world and for them there are several technological options to keep connected while roughing it.
December 18, 2009Carol Sottili of the Washington Post claims that the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu are one of the most popular places for avid travelers "to cross off their been there lists." Dating back to around 1430 AD, the UNECO World Heritage Site is among the top draws in South America for adventurous tourists.
December 16, 2009Winter sports enthusiasts often find solace in mountain retreats during the holiday season. Yet, in recent years, some of the more heavily-traveled ski destinations have become crowded with tourists detracting from the sense of isolation many winter warriors seek.
December 9, 2009For those adventure seekers who would like a little more challenge on their holiday, British Travel writer Richard Gray recommends a trip up the craggy cliffs of Laos.
November 5, 2009Indecisive world travelers may find choosing their next destination a little bit easier thanks to the 2010 edition of the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel, the fifth annual collection from the experienced travel advocates that highlights some of the world's greatest locations, journeys and trends expected to generate some buss in the coming year.