Forget the tan, the Mickey Mouse photos and the cliché souvenirs, these days travellers want to experience something more than two weeks on the Costa del Sol, they want to go on a walking tour through Kilimanjaro, hike the Inca Trail, go diving in Vietnam or get up close and personal with the Gorillas in East Africa! According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), adventure travel is the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry, and the number of individuals and families booking adventure trips is increasing year on year. “In travel, people are increasingly seeking the authentic unique experiences that stretch the imagination and create potent memories that last a lifetime,” says Chris Doyle, vice president of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). Would you believe families (including multigenerational groups with grandparents and extended relatives) now make up about 25 to 30 percent of the adventure travel market! Adventure travel is defined as “to intentionally go beyond one’s normal known area, seeking out experiences that are unfamiliar”. The concept is specialising in unique, small group outdoor adventure travel. Adventure Tours companies strive to show the real world by taking travellers off the beaten track to the heart of the destination, and to meet the locals who call it home. Throughout the trip participants will be travelling overland in local transport with a crew of local guides commanding a wealth of knowledge and experience. They share their local and insider knowledge with all their travellers. All accommodation is carefully chosen from remote lodges to rainforests or a scenic campsite by the edge of a lake to a family run, colonial gem in the mountains. A common misconception is that “you have to be fit” in order to embark on a tour. This is not the case at all with many of the trips graded as Easy, Moderate and Strenuous so there is something to suit all levels of fitness. The costs for these tours represent exceptional value for money – all transport and accommodation is included, as is the expertise of the group leader. Some meals are also provided and travellers are taken to all the “must see” sights when on tour. If you have a lust for life and a curiosity for culture, then I recommend you immerse yourself in the addictive world of adventure travel! Such is the popularity for these tours that small group adventures, safaris and expeditions exist now on all seven continents. Whether you choose a unique safari in Africa, a “once in a lifetime journey” to Antarctica, a visit to a wondrous sight like Petra or the Great Wall or a pioneering journey to such legendary destinations as Manchuria or Irian Jaya you will embark on a journey that will live with you forever. Adventure Travel is a great way to get out there and visit place you otherwise would not. You meet such great people and have so much fun on these tours. Book your Cheap Flights and Adventure Travel to anywhere in the [...]
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Wild Asia: Island Magic
Product DescriptionAsia is the continent of islands: at its southern limit alone there are some 30,000 islands dashed across the watery surface of the world. On these islands, freed from the certainties of continental life and powered by the magic of islands, species multiply and diversify. The central characters of Island Magic are the leopard, a top predator; the monitor lizard, an opportunistic scavenger which could become a top predator; and the ubiquitous fig tree. The sto… More >> Wild Asia: Island Magic
Rosemary Beach, 32461: a short drive from Mississippi, amidst wild rosemary, lies the perfect beach destination for the whole family.: An article from: Mississippi Magazine
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Going on a Wild Alaskan Road Trip
When a road trip planner first sets his sights on Alaska, he invariably wonders if Alaska can truly be explored in one road trip. Alaska offers vast mountains, colossal blue-white glaciers and an abundance of wildlife with activities unique to the state; this combination earns an Alaskan Road Trip top honors in travelers’ memory books. For most road trip planners, their itinerary will start with flight plans. Most people flying in will land in Anchorage. At this point, they’ll either rent a car and stay in hotels along the way (reserved in advance of course!) or they’ll rent an RV to explore Alaska at their own pace (with their itinerary allowing impromptu exploration options). After exploring Anchorage’s offerings, many place the city of Tok as a destination in their road trip planner because it helps create a good triangle for your road trip. Tok is known as the “Sled Dog Capital of Alaska”. Plan on 5 ½ hours driving time from Anchorage but I know you’ll stop – even spend a day or two – around the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Get ready for the largest and most magnificent of the National Parks of Alaska, with 9 of the 16 highest peaks in the United States. This mountain region contains numerous glaciers, lakes and mountain streams and is home to a rich variety of wild life. It is superb country for climbers, walkers and water sports enthusiasts. Fairbanks would be the third point of your trip triangle to add to your road trip planner (Anchorage to Tok to Fairbanks). Some travelers start their Alaskan Road Trip by flying in to Fairbanks, so for them, their trip triangle would be Fairbanks, Anchorage, Tok. Fairbanks is second biggest city of Alaska and has the all the amenities of an urban community. The Gold Rush Street at Pioneer Park was a replica but a real operating gold mine exists in this proud city. Visit the Museum of the North, take a river trip for half-day cruise through the Chena and Tanana Rivers. In the summer, the Riverboat Discovery Tour runs twice a day. Trip reservations are a must so make the necessary arrangements ahead of time. Leaving Fairbanks, include the impressive Denali National Park in your road trip planner before hitting Anchorage. Denali contains Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America and is definitely worthy of some heavy-duty exploration. A four- to six-hour drive down south from Denali National Park, passing through Talkeetna, you’ll reach the town of Wasilla. Have your camera at the ready because moose or bear sightings along the way are often part of the journey. For canoeing experience, go to the Nancy Lake Recreation Area. There are plenty of cabins to rent for overnight stays. Further south, visit the Big Lake for swimming, camping, jet-ski and fishing. Proceed to Mat-Su Valley and drop by Iditarod Trail Headquarters on Knik Road. Learn some history at Knik Museum and the Sled Dog Musher’s Hall of Fame. Another town to [...]