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Many aspire, very few do...what about you?
The everyday man tends to lead a busy life. And, let's be honest, health and fitness can’t always be priorities. So you enjoy adventure on your vacation. The best vacation is one that combines physical challenge with adventure. Spending a vacation experiencing mountaineering, rafting or kayaking will leave you more physically and mentally fit than the average beach vacation.
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What makes a city great? Ask that question to 100 people, and you’ll probably get a wide range of responses. Maybe it’s the sports scene, the food, the culture or perhaps even the climate. While hundreds of different features can factor into what makes a city special, you’ll rarely hear fitness level as one of the make-or-break criteria. But why not?
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For a number of reasons, vacations in which you get plastered in Las Vegas or eat your way through Paris are on the outs.
We don't have time to come back and recover before hitting the bricks again.
The alternative? A badass vacation that leaves your more fit than when you left.
Here is a lsit of popular destination where adventure can include part of the travel agenda.
We don't have time to come back and recover before hitting the bricks again.
The alternative? A badass vacation that leaves your more fit than when you left.
Here is a lsit of popular destination where adventure can include part of the travel agenda.
Queenstown, New Zealand
The ultimate jet boat experience in the adventure capital of the world. Marvel at the incredible water level views of the spectacular Huka Falls as you slide past cliffs and trees at an incredible 80km an hour. Then get ready for 360 degree spins, leaving you with a beaming smile and a heart pumping with adrenalin. Or step out of an aircraft at 15,000 feet into thin air as you skydive harnessed by space age materials. |
Dubai, UAE
Less than an hour from the city this is a desert-lite experience of adrenaline rush. Clamber into a sturdy four-wheel drive and let your driver take on the might of Lahbab desert sand dunes for you. Sit tight and keep your eyes open -- not easy when your stomach is rolling, sheets of sand are spraying against the windows and your driver is pumping nauseatingly upbeat chart hits from tinny speakers. |
Sydney, Australia
The ultimate Sydney experience is the one from far up, really far up. The 3 ½ hour guided journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, takes you along the outer arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 440 feet above Sydney Harbour. For the extremist, go for a tandem Skydive experience a 60 second freefall from 14,000ft, reaching speeds of over 200km/hr. |
Sinai Desert, Egypt
Quad biking might look a little on the rough-and-tumble side, but in fact they’re much smoother to drive than they look. A two-hour trip across the desert toward the Sinai mountains takes you across open plains, dunes, valleys and canyons, at the perfect speed to take in the surroundings. Get around two hours on the bikes plus a couple of refreshment stops at remote bedouin camps for US$30. |
Toronto, Canada
Thrill lovers galore as you walk on the edge of one of the world’s tallest buildings 116 storeys above the ground. All six of you will be attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system. Trained guides encourage participants to push their personal limits, allowing them to lean back over Toronto with nothing but air and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario beneath them. Crazy! |
Tokyo, Japan
If you've ever been seized by the urge to scale a wall Spider-Man style, rest assured that getting vertical is a skill already mastered by thousands of casual climbers in Tokyo. Bouldering, an urban-friendly style of rock climbing is very popular, in fact they even have an annual Bouldering Japan Cup. Great for getting in shape and slimming down. Don't fear the fall, a the thick crash pad will cushion it. |
Fujian, China
If you crave speed, like getting wet, and are willing to tear up your life-insurance, then this full-throttle activity, which fuses sailing, windsurfing and wakeboarding, must be attempted at least once. There’s now a kiteboarding epicenter along Xiaman’s sandy enclave -- where ferocious winds create the perfect conditions to pull off spins, flips, loops and mega-jumps, while riders hurtle along at up to 92 kph. |
Bali, Indonesia
Whitewater rafting is a spectacular experience with amazing panorama of riverbank. There are 2 rivers that become a major place of adventure activities, among others: Ayung River with 2 levels of difficulty levels, as well as Telagawaja River with a severity level of 3-4. For the first timer of this sport, Ayung river is a good place to try. While for the more adventurous Telagawaja River is the right choice. |
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Flight of the Gibbon™ is a once in a lifetime adventure for anyone who wants to experience the thrill of ziplining in 1500 year old rainforest jungles. Their unique system enables you to view jungle life from a perspective previously reserved for a select group of researchers. They take you high into the canopy using an ingenious series of Treehouses, platforms, cables, and sky bridges for an unbelievable adventure. |
Cape Town, S Africa
The Great White Shark Dive, is truly the ultimate adrenaline rush. Dyer Island a short boat ride away is a haven for marine birds and seals, the area has become a magnet for Great White Sharks offering fantastic opportunities to view this magnificent predator from both above and below the surface. The shark cage takes 2-3 people at a time for a 20min session. Experts are always at hand. |
Las Vegas, USA
Shoot your way out in an upscale indoor shooting range complete with skimpily dressed gun-toting hostesses, an armory of weapons and a promise to fulfill the desires of anyone wanting to fire off an Uzi or a vintage Thompson submachine gun. With its provocative mix of violent fantasy and sexual allure, an example of how the extravagances and excesses are moving beyond the gambling table. |
Macau
Imagine standing on Macau tower, 233 metres up. Now take a stroll around the outer-rim that encircles the tower. Piece of cake, right? Oh, did we tell you that the walkway is just 1.8 metres wide and, get this,There is no handrail. Now look down at the pavement. Twisting wind threatens to knock you off the edge. Jump and you’ll have conquered the highest bungee on the planet. It's the biggest gamble in town. |
Singapore
Be launched skywards in a 3-person capsule at 200km per hour to a dazzling height of 60 meters! Experience G forces similar to those experienced by astronauts in a rocket launch, all in the safety of G-MAX with 100% safety record. The GX-5 falls from 50m, reaching over 12kph! Highly trained staff work on all aspects of operation. Opening hours are 2pm until late, every day. Drunk folks not allowed. |
Nevada, USA
What better place to gaze at the endless rolling landscapes of Nevada desert than from a couple of thousand meters above it? No intense heat, sandy winds for you. There’s an active hang-gliding scene in Nevada, and plenty of centers that can get you airborne (you won’t just be strapped into a harness and launched off a hillside). Or you can fly tandem with an experienced hang glider pilot. |
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