subject: Some Great Fun and Fit Vacation Ideas For You! [print this page] If you are planning a relaxing vacations involving just sitting around on the beach sipping coke, consider how this week full of laziness as well as debauchery could add to your waistline.
An average vacation can result in a weight gain of around six to ten pounds, no wonder that several health conscious persons are now looking forward to some healthy ideas for vacations which can keep them busy and active besides providing usual fun.
Instead of just sitting idle and eating or hanging around this year, why not give a try to these magnificent active ideas for the vacations? Trust me; your waistline will be grateful to you!
Just say "Yoga"
What can be more soothing and relaxing than a spiritual yoga filled retreat which nurtures your body, soul and mind? There are large numbers of yoga retreats across US and Canada and most of them offer different packages to suit your needs.
You may get an accommodation, healthy organic meals, and many yoga sessions in a day, some helpful workshops and ample leisure time to explore the beautiful nature.
Bike Tours
For those adventurous ones who wish to visit different locations and carelessly want to soak in some scenery, the bike tour is a great way to achieve that. Many bike tour packages offer holiday packages for the individuals and small groups and even larger ones. You are free to choose self guided, guided and self supported tours.
The great sea and beyond
If you love thrills, there is nothing better than a vacation which is based on the water. From sea kayaking to whitewater rafting, you will have plethora of options to choose from.
Whitewater rafting is more popular amongst the groups on vacations and some adventurous families with teens. Many companies offer the accommodations and equipments along with the weekend and the weekday packages.
You can opt for sea kayaking vacation if whale watching is what you enjoy. Here you come close to and get personal with the whales and other sea creatures.
Do-gooder holidays
The volunteer vacations are gaining popularity amongst the people who have desire to give back something good to others who may not be that fortunate.
There are large numbers of different volunteer vacations which afford you the opportunity to actively contribute towards the local communities in several developing countries. For example, you can teach the English in Ghana or Cambodia or work on some construction project in Africa.
Whatever type of vacations you select; you will not only be staying all active but would also be making a difference to some people's life.