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Top 3 activities to try on summer holidays in Chamonix

Top 3 activities to try on summer holidays in Chamonix

You may have heard of Chamonix because of its reputation as a famous winter sports resort, but it's also worth considering as a destination if you plan to book a holiday chalet or apartment in France during the summer. This is a destination with plenty to offer throughout the year.

The Carian coast has great weather in the summer

Why choose Turkey's Carian coast for a yachting holiday?

A yachting holiday should feature plenty of excitement on the water, but you will also be keen to have some great places to visit along the way. Turkey's Carian coast is ideal for this, as the sailing conditions are good and there is a host of small towns and scenic bays to explore.

Borneo jungle trek will include orang-utan visits

Trek in the Borneo jungle with nomadic Tribe

Bamboo Travel has launched a brand new 18-day trip called Wild Borneo, which includes a unique chance to trek for six days, deep into the jungle - whilst accompanied by the nomadic Penan Tribe.

The best places to go scuba diving

Where to go on an overseas scuba diving adventure

Scuba diving is an activity that is both exhilarating and relaxing at the same time. On one hand, you have the thrill of diving deep into the water, unsure of what awaits, while on the other you can calmly float next to schools of brightly-coloured fish.

Cornwall is a great destination for sports

Enjoy an active break in Cornwall

If your dream holiday involves trying lots of exciting activities and sports - both on dry land and in the water - a trip to Cornwall could be your idea of heaven. All across the county you'll have the opportunity to have a go at a range of adrenalin-pumping pursuits.

Horse riding is popular in the Camargue

The Camargue - ideal for equestrians

If you want to combine a love for animals with a passion for being active during your next getaway, consider heading to the Camargue region of France on a canal break. Equestrians will be in their element here, as the region is renowned for its wild white horses.

Go snorkelling on a yacht holiday in Tonga

Enjoy a range of water sports on a Tonga yacht holiday

If you're hoping to enjoy thrilling sailing in an exotic, sun-drenched destination, Tonga is one place that is bound to tick all the right boxes. Of course, the main focus of taking a yacht charter break here will be on sailing, but there are plenty of other sports you can participate in too.

West Virginia named top in USA for white-water rafting

West Virginia has been voted one of the top US whitewater rafting destinations in the USA after it featured twice in the top 5, according to Discovery Channel.

Marvel at the Nazca Lines of Peru

If you plan to book a South American holiday, be certain to visit Peru as the country is home to a wealth of fascinating attractions. However, the likes of Machu Picchu and Espiritu Pampa are predated by something just as worthy of attention.

A guide to Majorca's nature parks and reserves

While it is lovely to relax in the sun and chill out when on a break abroad, some people soon start to get itchy feet and want to go on an adventure. This is where cheap holidays to Majorca are the perfect solution and offer everything you need.

France v Austria - where's best for ski holidays?

For an adrenalin-pumping active break, there's nothing quite like going skiing. As many of the world's best winter sport resorts are situated in Europe, you don't have to travel far to experience top-quality riding. France and Austria in particular have fantastic facilities in abundance, so heading to either will make for a great holiday.

Surfing world record broken in Portugal

The Guinness World Record title for the ‘largest wave surfed unlimited’ has been broken by Garrett McNamara in Portugal.

Experience the thrill of the American road trip on Route 66

Flying may be the quickest way to get around the USA, but it is not the best. You miss so much when you are in the air, but it is a different story if you opt for a road trip and drive through some of this vast country's varied landscapes and unique cities.

British adventurers to kayak across New York State

Two Brits have begun to kayak 500 miles across New York State - and members of the public can come along for the 'spare seat kayak' adventure.

Explore beautiful Bahia on a Brazil walking holiday

With its rich natural scenery and glorious weather, Brazil is a wonderful destination for people looking to soak up some sunshine. Of course, the country's terrain also makes it well suited for those keen to go on active breaks. Heading to the Bahia region though, makes for a particularly exciting getaway.

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Best places in the world for horse riding holidays

Best places in the world for horse riding holidays

Horse riding holidays make for a great active break, enabling you to discover a country in a different way, connect to nature, see places that you otherwise wouldn’t normally see and keep fit too. From galloping across the Argentine Pampas, to Andalusian style in Spain, or trekking across meadows of wild flowers and vineyards in Tuscany, here’s our pick of the best places in the world for horse riding holidays.

Interview with a mountain biker

Dales Bike Centre, Yorkshire

ActivityAway.co.uk chats with mountain biking guide Nicola Weaver from Dales Bike Centre, a one-stop shop for all things cycling in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.