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Jump ticket skydive costs: How expensive is skydiving as a hobby?

How expensive is skydiving as a hobby? There are various factors to take into consideration, including the cost of training, equipment and membership. Plus of course the jump ticket skydive costs whenever you fancy some freefall. A jump ticket is the price for a qualified skydiver to jump out of…

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Guide to liveaboard dive holidays: Why we love the scuba diving boat life

In this guide to liveaboard dive holidays we explore why we love the scuba diving boat life. We look at the many reasons to choose a liveaboard scuba diving holiday and factors you should consider before booking. Why we love the scuba diving boat life For many divers the quest…

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Mount Meru trek in Tanzania: Alternative to trekking Kilimanjaro

Are you looking for an alternative to trekking Kilimanjaro? Then the Mount Meru trek in Tanzania is the perfect option. It is cheaper, easier (but still challenging) and better in many ways. Why an alternative to trekking Kilimanjaro? Kilimanjaro has become the byword for celeb charity treks. Everyone from Cheryl Cole and…

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Tips for planning first trekking holidays and 7 best beginner treks

If you’d like to have a go at trekking the good news is it’s the most accessible of all adventure sports, the bad news is there’s a bewildering amount of choice. So read our tips for planning first trekking holidays and the best beginner treks to help you decide where to…

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What is a flotilla sailing holiday?

For those new to sailing or considering a sailing break for the first time, a flotilla sailing holiday is a great way to fall in love with the sport. But what is a flotilla sailing holiday? We’ll explain just what it is and give an insight into some of the benefits of sailing…

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What to expect on beginner rock climbing holidays

Learning to rock climb is a great way to stay fit, improve strength and make new friends. And one of the best ways to get into it is by learning the basics all at once on dedicated beginner rock climbing holidays. Widely offered, beginner rock climbing holidays aim to teach you…

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Learn to skydive: What is the AFF course?

If you are a thrill seeker, adrenaline junky or extreme sports addict then at some point you will probably want to learn to skydive. A little research and you’ll discover the AFF (accelerated freefall) course, and want to know more. So in this article we answer the common question what is the AFF course? Learn…

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A guide to competition skydiving: Falling with style

A guide to competition skydiving? I thought it was just about making it down alive…. In fact there are many different forms of competitive skydiving and parachuting dating all the way back to 1951 when the first World Championships in accuracy took place in Yugoslavia. This article is a handy guide to competition…

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Who can go on rafting holidays?

Rafting huge class III or IV rapids may seem like a very dangerous way to have fun. And in some respects it is, but rafting holidays are very safe if you stick to the instructions your guide gives you. Plus, not all rafting holidays involve taking on high grade white…