Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Why not an Adventure Trip For Your Next Vacation?


Palawan outrigger canoe by alex robinson


How did you like your last vacation? Did you have fun? Did you find excitement? Was there some quiet time too or did your last vacation consist of being the taxi for your family, working on the yard and other household chores? Did your last "vacation" end up being a "staycation"? Why not go for something different this year? Next time you have a few days off, why not test one of the local adventure travels. Even if you don't want to leave your state, there are many adventures you can try out. If you can afford to spend a little more, why not treat yourself to a true adventure? These are some adventure travels that are quite favorable.
Palawan
is a must if you want to spend time with the family.

Dog sledding is great fun! You probably think that dog sledding is something that only professionals do. If you're thinking about the Iditarod, you're right. If, however, you just want to learn what it is like to go dog sledding and to have an adventure you should try the package deals at Alaskan Husky Adventures. You can have two and three day adventures with this group. You bring your own groceries and stay in their cabins and during the day trained professionals teach you the basics of dog sledding and take you on guided tours.

Shark Diving isn't exactly light hearted but it is very exciting! The Shark Diver Company sells package deals that take you to the sharks of Mexico and California. A word of warning: these adventure travels are expensive. Trips like this can cost upwards of three thousand dollars per person. Most of these trips take at least five days. Make sure you have obtained your diving certification before you leave for your tip. Otherwise you might get stuck sitting in the boat for the entire trip!

Has the thought of a deep-sea fishing trip ever crossed your mind? Very few individuals think about fishing as an adventure travel. When you are out on the big blue sea, however, fishing is much different. Besides wrangling typically larger fish, you are also dealing with the ocean elements. Anything can happen at sea. Before you make a decision on your landing spot, you need to figure out what kind of fish you want to catch from the deep sea. However, if you would rather, you can also choose your target location by the climate and "home base" scenery. One popular deep sea fishing point is Hawaii. A reason for adventure travels is to get people to step beyond the boundaries of their comfort zone. They help you to explore different sides of your personality that are usually hidden. Are you fed up with being a couch potato and fantasizing about what life could be like on the other side of the world? Have you always thought about mountain climbing, swimming in the sea with dolphins or camping in the wilds of Australia or New Zealand? These are all available to you. You can easily pick what kind of adventure you yearn for and get out and do it. It's easier than you might think it is.