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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.

St Lucia's landscape is ideal for activities

Why St Lucia is ideal for an active sailing break

There are many reasons to go sailing in the Caribbean, what with its warm climate, spectacular scenery and vibrant culture. One island that's worth a visit for those seeking a more active break is St Lucia - take a look at our guide to find out why.

Fear of breast implants exploding and other diving misconceptions

Fear of breast implants exploding and other diving misconceptions

A recent survey carried out by Regaldive has revealed the most common diving misconceptions, but also the strangest.

First Underwater Festival to be held in the Maldives

First Underwater Festival to be held in the Maldives

After the opening on the multi-functional Marine Biology Centre in the Maldives, LUX*Maldives have announced that the first Underwater Festival in the islands will be held between May 14-20 2012.

Diving holidays: Liberty wreck , Indonesia

Diving holidays: Liberty wreck, Tulamben, Indonesia

Each week ActivityAway.co.uk has been taking you on a tour of the world’s oceans, finding out insider tips and giving you the low down on some of the world’s best dive sites. This week we’re looking at the Liberty wreck off the coast of tropical Bali.

Enjoy amazing diving in St Lucia

Where are the best places in St Lucia for diving?

If you're keen to try your hand at some exciting water sports on your next break, it is certainly worth thinking about going on St Lucia holidays. By coming to the Caribbean island you will get the chance to take part in fantastic snorkelling and diving.

diving Navy Pier, Australia

Diving holidays: Navy Pier, Australia

Each week at activityaway.co.uk, we have been looking at the best diving spots in the world, giving you the best advice, facts and tips so you can experience it for yourself. This week, we look at one of the best dive spots in Australia and maybe even the world - Navy Pier in Exmouth.

Forest of Dean: ideal for walking breaks

Spend an active day in the Forest of Dean

If you're considering going on a staycation in the UK and wish to be as active as possible, you might want to book self-catering accommodation in the Wye Valley so you can spend some time exploring the Forest of Dean.

Get active in Auckland

Auckland adventure holidays: waterfalls, climbing and more

A trip to Auckland would be a great choice for anyone seeking an adventure. With abseiling opportunities, bungee-jumping, aerobatic flights and swimming with great white sharks among the available activities, there really is no better place to go.

Ibiza Tourist Board launches new dive brochure

Ibiza Tourist Board launches new dedicated diving brochure

This year Ibiza was named by PADI as Europe’s best diving location. To celebrate this accolade the Ibiza Tourist Board has launched a dedicated diving brochure, made entirely from ‘Rock Paper’ which is a new 100 per cent water and tear proof material, ideal for diving enthusiasts.

Enjoy an active break in St Kitts

Why St Kitts is the perfect island for active explorers

If you love cruises, sunny getaways and exciting activities, selecting a Caribbean itinerary that stops off at the beautiful island of St Kitts is likely to be an excellent choice.

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Diving holidays: Richelieu Rock, Thailand

Each week at activityaway.co.uk we have been searching the seas to find you the best diving spots in the world, giving you the low down and the facts. This week, we look at one of Thailand’s premier dive spots – Richelieu Rock.

scuba divers with sharks

Diving holidays - The Great Blue Hole, Belize

Each week at activityaway we will be looking at the best diving spots in the world, giving you the low down and the facts. This week, we look at one of the most famous and unusual dive spots in the world – The Great Blue Hole in Belize.

Red Sea Holidays launch family diving holiday

Family diving holiday launched by Rea Sea Holidays

A new diving holiday package designed especially for families who would like to try something new on their summer holidays has been launched by Red Sea Holidays. The family activity away holiday will entertain both kids and adults, with the chance to explore beautiful coral and swim with tropical fish in one of the world’s greatest diving locations.

Explore the Great Barrier Reef

Heron Island: swim weekend and dive festival making a splash

Water sports fans will be spoilt for choice with the summer programme at Heron Island. The Great Barrier Reef Swim, a distance of 3km along the Great Barrier Reef, takes place from October 27th to 31st, the highlight of a four-day swim festival.

Ride an elephant on one of Thailand's beaches

Feature: Thailand’s many activity adventures

Australia and New Zealand offer activity adventures galore, but a close runner up in the adrenaline game would have to be Thailand. Although this unique country has steadfastly retained its traditional culture, extreme sports and eco-tours thrive.

Borneo's orangutans are a sight to behold

Feature: Malaysian Borneo’s wild adventures

There is nowhere else on earth like Borneo. The world’s third largest island located in the heart of the South-East Asian archipelago is not one country, but three. The northern region is divided into the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak...

Table Mountain overlooking South Africa

Feature: Activity adventures in South Africa

As the southern tip of the world’s most epic continent, South Africa punches far above its weight for sights galore. With more types of terrain to get even a seasoned landscape photographer excited, this is a world numerous terrains mingle into one.

Sharm El Sheikh offers world-class diving

Top dives spots in the world according to Cheapflights

The Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh is proving its worth as a divers’ paradise according to 2011 search figures from Cheapflights.co.uk, despite the country’s problems earlier in the year. With Sharm El Sheikh leading the way, the leading flight comparison has mapped out its top dive sites of the year.

Learn to dive on the cheap

Feature: Learning to dive on the cheap

When it comes to diving, many people assume it will break the bank as expensive destinations like Australia or the Caribbean spring to mind. But unbeknownst to most, there is a huge number of exotic dive sites all over the world.

Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Australia dive festival offers top Great Barrier Reef sites

Heron Island, one of the world's best Great Barrier Reef dive sites, is launching a diving festival, to take place September 5-11. This is your chance to meet top divers and underwater photographers, while experiencing once-in-a-lifetime dives.

Explore Bermudan shipwrecks

Bermuda shipwreck experience unveiled

Those looking to combine an exotic holiday with a dive experience can now explore the underwater world off the coast of Bermuda as part of Elbow Beach's 'shipwreck' package. The 'Shipwrecked at Elbow Beach' includes four-night accommodation.

Top diving in the Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands awarded top spot for diving

The Cayman Islands have received glowing reviews from divers looking for unique underwater experiences. The islands were awarded two top spots in the 2011 Readers Choice Awards for Scuba Diving magazine.

Enjoy an active half term break

Feature: Active family - Top half term escapes

It's that time of year again. The holidays are over, it's a New Year and creeping out from behind Christmas presents and New Year resolutions is the thought of the half term break. We have sampled our best bets for an active half term getaway.

Head to Turkey for unique sailing

Turkey top destination for sailing

Holidaymakers looking for unique sailing experiences should consider heading to Turkey in 2011, as the country is priding itself as one of the top sailing spots in the world. Turkey offers more than 8,000 kilometres of unspoiled coastline.

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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.