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Best couples adventure holidays: Romantic activity breaks

For some couples, lying on a beach-towel all week rubbing sun-cream into each other’s backs is not their idea of fun. If you prefer romantic activity breaks check out the best couples adventure holidays below. If you’re an active couple with a love for sports, don’t just book a beach holiday. It’s OK to go to…

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Best adventure honeymoon: Mixing excitement, luxury and romance

Some might say adventurous honeymoons are something of an oxymoron. But we frown upon those who don’t believe, as the best adventure honeymoon can be the perfect mix of excitement, luxury and romance. Taking it easy isn’t every couples idea of romance. As the world of adventure sport expands, so increasing numbers of newlyweds…

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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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Climbing Kilimanjaro and five of the best East Africa trekking holidays

East Africa is without doubt one of the most magical places of the planet. From the wilds of the Serengeti and Masaai Mara, to the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda and mighty peaks of Kilimanjaro, Meru and Kenya, there’s a reason the best East Africa trekking holidays are considered some of…

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Guide to Kenya paragliding holidays

Kenya is a stunning place to paraglide. The Great Rift Valley, miles of gorgeous coastline and fertile green highlands are just some of the country’s natural attractions and provide an incredible backdrop for Kenya paragliding holidays. Kenya paragliding holidays: Inland The Great Rift Valley area is a favourite with paragliders. It is easy…

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Guide to Tanzania National Parks and the best Tanzanian safari

Tanzania offers safari experiences without equal on the planet. No one single image can sum up the Tanzanian experience, with a diversity of wildlife and landscape that is simply too much to take in on one trip. That’s why we’ve created the below guide to Tanzania National Parks. Guide to…

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Best trekking holidays: Most iconic treks by continent

Deciding the best trekking holidays and most iconic treks by continent, is daunting. Actually it is a mountainous task. I have done a fair amount of trekking but obviously I have not hiked every trail so how can I choose the best? I have based my choices on the treks that non trekkers – even my granny…

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Trekking holidays for first timers

There are almost too many good reasons to get into trekking: the astonishing scenery, the unparalleled health benefits, the sense of freedom, the feeling of achievement when you reach your destination and much more. But trekking holidays for first timers can be daunting – so let us help you get started….

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Luxury safari lodges for a very special adventure holiday

It’s easy to understand the appeal of safari. It’s not often you get the chance to see some of the planet’s most majestic and rare animals in their natural habitat. And with safaris to suit most budgets, more and more people are considering it as a holiday option. However, there…

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What to expect from high altitude trekking holidays

Ordinary trekking holidays present enough of a challenge but when you throw some high altitudes into the mix, things start to get seriously tough. High altitude trekking holidays involve more thorough preparation and a greater physical test that you have to be able to meet. So, exactly what should you…