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January 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment

For some people, taking city tours, visiting breweries, and lying out on the beach just isn’t enough. These tourists want a trip filled with adventure; one that’s off the beaten path. Adventure travel is a specialized type of travel that isn’t filled with the typical tour buses and bed-and-breakfasts. Adventure travel engulfs a more exploratory sense of the word “travel”. Adventure travelers would rather hike up a mountain, trek through a jungle, or ride white water rapids than sit in an air conditioned bus and be chauffeured from place to place.

However, although adventure travelers don’t partake in all-inclusive resort stays, adventure travel can still be quite expensive. That’s because the destinations adventure travelers travel to (and the activities they do) often require special guides, groups, and sometimes equipment.

If you want a change of scenery and want to experience adventure travel, here are some tips on how to make it more affordable. Follow these tips and save a few bucks for when you’re in-country.

Adventure Travel Tips and Deals

Tip #1: Find Affordable Airfare to Your Adventure Travel Destination

Regardless of what you do when you arrive at your destination, getting there can be costly. Airfare will always be a factor in your travel budget, regardless of if you’re traveling to go on a safari, hike the Himalayas, or lay on a beach. Flying is an expensive way to travel; however, thanks to the Internet, it doesn’t have to be. The Internet is filled with deals on airfare to destinations all over the world. If you’re planning an adventure travel trip, search the web for airfare and budget travel deals. The web is jam packed with travel web sites offering amazing rates on airfare to many travel destinations. So if you’re planning an adventure travel trip, find airfare deals online.

Tip #2: Book Your Adventure Travel Adventures When You Get There

Since adventure travel takes you off the beaten path, it’s fairly simple to find great deals on rooms, materials, and tours in the outskirts of town. However, if you try to book a room or find a tour guide before you leave, you’ll probably have to deal with a middleman to book your accommodations; and anytime you deal with a middleman, the more it’s going to cost you. The middleman will most likely charge you some sort of service or finders fee. By waiting until you are in-country to book your accommodations and materials, you’ll be able to cut out the middleman and save some money on your adventure travel.

However, before you jump on the plane, it’s a good idea to check out adventure travel blogs and websites online. They’ll help you get in touch with other adventure travelers who can give you advice on who you should contact when in-country to make the necessary arrangements. You don’t want to journey to a foreign land completely blind.

Tip #3: Find an Adventure Travel Group to Travel With

Believe it or not, there are travel groups out there that specialize in adventure travel. These groups are experienced in adventure travel and have the right connections to get you deals on your trip. Adventure travel groups normally travel as a group and benefit from group rates. They also have connections with people in other countries to plan the best and most affordable activities. Planning an adventure travel trip on your own can be complicated and very costly. By finding an adventure travel group and going with them on their adventures, you’ll be able to cut down the cost of your trip and also meet some new people along the way.

Top Adventure Travel Destinations

Africa
Africa is referred to as the cradle of human life as we know it, being the oldest inhabited territory in the world. Travel through Africa will reveal the modern dilemma of a region pushing forward with globalization and technology at the same time that many cultures and tribes are striving to protect their traditional way of life. In addition to human life, Africa supports the world’s most spectacular collection of rare species and biodiversity. Encountering Africa’s wilderness firsthand is not only a radically unique experience, but also a once-in-a-lifetime privilege that future generations may not have the opportunity to share. For more information on adventure travel to Africa, visit http://www.cfares.com/africa.

Thailand
Thailand offers the diversity of a society running in parallel: booming city life and leisurely beach escapes, thickly canopied jungles and white sand islands, indulgent cuisine, clubs and cocktails and the sanctuary of Buddhist lifestyle. Thailand has come of age as a traveler’s dream destination, an affordable gateway to paradise with adventure at your fingertips. For more information on adventure travel to Thailand, visit http://www.cfares.com/thailand.

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Tips On Planning An Adventure Holiday

January 30, 2011 by 1 Comment

So you’re an adrenaline junkie, with a thirst for a holiday in the active/adventure holiday category? Here are a few tips that are worth considering before you book your holiday.

Sort out the correct documents

Before you settle on a holiday destination – regardless of whether you’re traveling independently or with a company – check Visa and inoculation requirements with the Foreign Office (www.fco.gov.uk) and that the country you’re traveling to is both safe and politically stable. You may not be insured if you go against Foreign Office advice.

Adventure insurance

Its good new that there are a great number of companies that offer insurance specially formulated toward groups or independent adventurers, who aren’t satisfied with relaxing on a secluded beach like the rest of us. Each company has varying opinions about what is and isn’t classed as adventure, so it’s worth taking some time to find a policy that suits your style of adventure and chosen activity.

Check the company out

When booking your adventure holiday, do your research into the company that you are booking with and ask a representative about the experience and qualifications of their staff, as your life may just be in their hands. Check that the equipment that you will be using throughout the trip is certified safe and has been tested for any faults.

The independent traveler

If you decide against going as a group or with a reputable adventure holiday operator, there is a checklist that should be considered. Firstly that you are aware of the dangers of the type of sport you will be partaking in and that you have made sure your equipment is thoroughly checked before packing it to leave. Another important thing to remember is to always have local emergency numbers and insurance documentation with you and that someone knows where you are heading each day encase an accident does happen. Also if a minor accident does happen you have a first aid kit to deal with it.

Personal Fitness

It is worth making sure you are ready to put your body under the strain that your chosen activity will put on it. If you are a newcomer to the sport, try doing a training session at a local facility in order to get a feel for the muscles that will be needed. This may also alert you to additional safety clothing /equipment you might require on your trip. Whether you’re experienced or not spending some time preparing your body will help minimize injury during your trip.
As you can see an adventure holiday takes lots more planning than your standard package beach holiday, but it’s better to prepared and get the most from your adventure, so you can do it all again on your next adventure.

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Yellowstone Adventure Planning Tips

January 30, 2011 by 1 Comment

"Yellowstone National Park"Yellowstone is famous throughout the world for a number of reasons. Every year, it has enticed millions of visitors to come and explore. Yellowstone is, quite simply, one of the most spectacular spots on this planet, offering a variety of sights and adventure to match different tastes and interests. The sheer size and beauty of the park can be overpowering, so use these tips to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your Yellowstone adventure:

Plan your adventure
Trying to pack in as many activities as you can in just 24 hours is impractical. The Yellowstone area is over 2 million acres of land. About 80 percent of the park is also covered by forests interspersed by a few open meadows. If you want to enjoy your Yellowstone adventure thoroughly, plan your trip carefully. If possible, come for a 3-day visit at the very least.

If you prefer, you could book your Yellowstone adventure in advance. There are numerous vacation packages to choose from, which allow you to enjoy all the popular activities in a guided setting. Accommodation and food are included, and most of the time, even the equipment required for the activities.

If you go on your own, make sure you find out everything you need to know about what the park offers so you can plan your adventure accordingly.

Exploring Yellowstone
There are several ways you can take in the beauty of Yellowstone – hiking, driving, boating and horseback riding. All these activities are available for the enjoyment of all the park’s visitors. For horseback riding and hiking alone, there are about 1,200 miles of scenic trails available.

People who prefer to go boating, fishing, white water rafting and participating in other water activities have at least three lakes to choose from – Yellowstone, Lewis and Shoshone. Another great location is Firehole river, a favorite for fly-fishers who want to take in the action by catching trout. The river is active from spring and even until late fall, boasting of trophy-sized fish for the skilled and the patient.

In terms of spectacular visual treats, there’s plenty to admire in Yellowstone. With an average elevation of about 7,500 feet, the park offers some of the most stunning mountain views. Among the most noteworthy are the Gallatin Range, Mt. Washburn and the Absaroka Range, where Eagle Peak is.

For people who prefer to stay off the water, even the rivers and lakes present endless adventure potential. The 692-mile long Yellowstone River, for example, is already an excellent photographic subject, flowing right into Yellowstone Lake and on through the Yellowstone Grand Canyon, plunging into the Upper and Lower Falls.

The Canyon itself is also a well sought-after spot. Rising to a maximum height of about 1,200 feet, the canyon offers a breathtaking display of volcanic rock that ranges from red to brown to orange and yellow. Consider using Artist Point and Inspiration Point for dramatic views of both the canyon and the falls.

Yellowstone also offers endless possibilities for wildlife sightings. Majority of the wilderness within the park is unspoiled, offering curious visitors a glimpse at some of the world’s most precious animals and vegetation.

Yellowstone’s geysers are also a very popular spot. Thanks to the park’s location – a ‘hotspot’ – there are areas within that show a unique turbulent beauty. The geysers are a frequent reminder that Yellowstone sits on a volcanic plateau, something that many tourists find fascinating. The best-loved of these geysers is Old Faithful, still spewing hot water and steam at an average interval of 75 minutes after all these years. Other geysers that are popular with tourists are the Giant, the Giantess, Riverside Geyser, Sapphire Geyser and the Steamboat Geyser.

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