subject: Cycling Holidays - The Excitement And Adventurous Of A Holiday [print this page] The popularity of adventure holidays is soaring according to recent research, with indications that the likelihood of people taking an adventure holiday is now 190 percent more likely than it was three years ago. People are choosing to incorporate more meaningful experiences into their valuable holiday time and this generally means seeking out new and exciting challenges.
Cycling Holidays
Whether at home or abroad, the attraction of cycling continues to grow, as people of all ages discover that even familiar territory looks new when viewed from two wheels instead of four. You may not travel as quickly but the journey is so much richer, filled with sights and sounds that are missed when you're sealed inside a car or train.
Choosing a self-guided cycling break gives you the chance to set your own pace and choose the destinations that most appeal to you. You can even change your mind mid-tour if the fancy strikes, or stay longer than anticipated, if you find somewhere extra appealing.
Pacing yourself may be an issue if fitness levels are not what you'd like, but with self-guided tours, cycling can still be enjoyable, allowing you to set the challenge at a level you feel comfortable with.
Families, cycling enthusiasts and more mature adventure holiday seekers all enjoy the experience of cycling breaks. From road biking to mountain biking, at home or abroad, cycling tours show you an exciting and different world perspective.
Skiing Holidays
Snow and skiing holiday enthusiasts seek out adventures on the slopes all over the world and multi-activity holidays provide the ultimate in challenge and adventure. If you're willing to travel between destinations you can enjoy a week's cycling followed by a week's skiing holidays and get the maximum out of your holiday time.
Many destinations offer a variety of adventure-type holidays, allowing you to combine or mix and match activities during your stay. You could be snowboarding one day, horse riding or sailing the next, then taking in a hill hike.
For many, the days of taking a holiday that consists of nothing but lying on a beach and shopping have long gone. As we all become more accustomed to travelling beyond our own shores, the need to find more challenging holiday experiences grows, to match our expanding sophistication.
Sporting Activities
For those who crave adventure and excitement from their holidays, extreme sports or challenges outside their normal daily experience are the most likely choice.
Some turn to bungee jumping, rock climbing, skydiving or even extreme horse riding or horse surfing. The quest for new and novel leisure experiences is never ending and constantly evolving.
Adventure holidays are not solely for singles or the super-fit, as more families choose safaris, tours or activity holidays. The growing trend has seen travel companies offer specialised guided or escorted tours, specially organised for families with children.
Many find adventure holidays have an added benefit: fewer of the cries of boredom that cause problems on more sedentary holidays. Kids love to learn and see new things, taking in new experiences with enthusiasm and joy.
With the benefits of adventure holidays reaching far beyond the relatively short timespan of the break, it's no wonder more people look for fun, excitement and challenge when they're booking their holidays.
