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Chamonix offers year-round adventure

Best places around Europe for an activity holiday

If your idea of the perfect break involves trying a range of exciting sports, activity holidays in Europe are sure to be a thrilling prospect. Although you'll find fantastic resorts that offer top-quality adrenalin-pumping pursuits all across the continent, there are three that stand out as the best.

Head to Canada's Yukon region for adventure

What will you experience along the Yukon River?

If you are into your adventure holidays, Canada is a country that has it all. The locals are known for their love of the great outdoors, and the Yukon River is the ideal place for thrill-seekers to enjoy some adrenaline-filled activities, such as canoeing.

Vassiliki Bay is Europe's top spot for sindsurfers

Book activity holidays in Vassiliki Bay - Europe's top windsurfing spot

If you're a fan of activity holidays and want your next getaway to centre around water sports, take a look at breaks windsurfing in the fantastic European destination of Vassiliki Bay on the Greek island of Lefkada.

Forest of Dean on a family day out

Follow the Royal Forest Route to see the Forest of Dean

If you're looking for a fun-filled holiday destination, you should definitely consider visiting the Forest of Dean. The perfect place for family days out, here you'll be able to try a wealth of activities and see a range of landmarks. However, to get a real appreciation of the area's beauty you should follow the Royal Forest Route.

Experience amazing mountain biking in England

Where are England's most challenging mountain biking areas?

If you are keen to pull on your cycle clothing and enjoy an adrenalin-pumping mountain biking break in England, you won't be short of places to visit. All across the country you will find red and black-grade trails that are sure to prove an exciting challenge for your skills.

Why not go rafting down the Grand Canyon?

Enjoy the thrills of white water rafting in the Grand Canyon

For a truly thrilling America travel experience, the Grand Canyon is one destination you simply must visit. While exploring the ravine by foot is sure to be an exciting prospect in itself, for a real adventure why not go white water rafting along it?

Enjoy family activity holidays in the Alps

Enjoy family activity holidays in the Alps

The French Alps are among the most beautiful places in the world and are the ideal destination for family activity holidays. Fans of the great outdoors will be spoilt for choice by the number of things to see and do, and you are all sure to find something you love.

Costa Teguise offers amazing windsurfing

Enjoy windsurfing and stunning beaches in Costa Teguise

For a holiday where you get the chance to enjoy stunning beaches, as well as try your hand at a range of exciting sports, Lanzarote delivers. Going on an activity break to the Spanish island offers lots for you to do, with Costa Teguise in particular making for a truly wonderful getaway.

Have an adventurous break in the French Alps

Enjoy activity holidays in the French Alps

If you are hoping to go on a break where you'll get the chance to try a range of exciting sports and pursuits, there is nowhere quite like the French Alps. No matter what time of year you visit, you can be sure there will be plenty of activities to keep you busy!

Outdoor sports and adventures to enjoy on the island of Elba

Outdoor sports and adventures to enjoy on the island of Elba

Fans of the great outdoors who are considering renting holiday villas in Italy for an active break may wish to choose the beautiful island of Elba as their base. Here, they can make the most of the plentiful sporting opportunities on offer.

Active breaks make for more relaxing holidays

Why active breaks make the most relaxing holidays

Contrary to popular belief it may actually more relaxing to have a bit of adventure and action in our holidays than just lying on the beach. At activityaway.co.uk we have always thought this, but now new research has confirmed it too. Commissioned by holiday portal iExplore the research revealed that 64% of travellers think a more active or adventurous type of holiday is more relaxing.

Rent a holiday home in Wales for a great active break

Rent a holiday home in Wales for a great active break

Choosing where to go for an active break away can sometimes be a difficult decision, but staying in a holiday home in Wales might just be the answer.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

5 things to consider with a Kilimanjaro climb

For many people, it is a life-long dream to be able to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, but if you're planning to embark on the exciting expedition, there are a few things you should consider beforehand.

Try an active holiday with an African safari

Enjoy an active holiday with an African safari

Africa has plenty of things to offer for travellers looking for something different for their holiday - from beautiful landscapes to explore to enjoying wildlife experiences on a safari in Kenya.

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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.