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Famous British Adventurers to kayak 500 miles across New York State

Famous British adventurers to kayak 500 miles across New York State

British expeditioner Richard Harpham and adventurer Glenn Charles will embark on an epic journey to kayak more than 500 miles across the varying landscapes of New York State.

Sailing is a popular sport in Dorset

Discover the thrill of Olympic sailing in Dorset this summer

If you want to get into the Olympic spirit on your summer holiday this year, but aren't keen on the idea of staying in London, head to Dorset instead. Weymouth and Portland will be playing host to the sailing events, so there's lots going on in the seaside resorts.

Top 5 places for kayaking

Top 5 places for sea kayaking

From glacier carved waterways paddling with orca whales, to the warm tropical waters of the Sea of Cortez and the volcanic Na Pali coastline in Hawaii, we discover the world’s top five spots for sea kayaking.

The year in adventures

The year in adventures

Can’t decide which activities to do this year? Why not have a look at our year in activities guide to help you decide what to do and where best to do it. Follow us as we take you on a year of adventures.

kayaking in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

Feature: Kayaking in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

Follow one of our writers as she takes you on an adventure kayaking down Doubtful Sound in the awe-inspiring landscapes of New Zealand. “Looks Doubtful,” said the great explorer Captain Cook when sighting the dramatic sound on his explorations around New Zealand in 1770.

Get out to Cambodia for a muddy holiday!

Feature: Dirt biking, fishing and diving in Cambodia

Covered by swathes of jungle, charming flat lands, winding rivers and ancient temples, Cambodia is fast becoming one of the premier destinations for adventure travel in the world. With hundreds of exciting, unexplored regions and natural wonders...

Get out there for a multi-activity trip!

Feature: Multi-activity trips for a little bit of everything

When it comes to booking your next adventure holiday away, the hardest part is deciding what to do. Should you engage in a hiking trip to Spain or some fun sea kayaking in Croatia? If you can’t decide, or you fancy trying something new...

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...

activity breaks in Canada are very fun

Feature: Activity adventures in Canada

As the world’s second largest country, it’s not surprising that Canada is home to an unbelievable array of activity adventures. With a landmass of nearly 10,000,000 square kilometres, this snowy country is slightly larger than Europe.

sea kayaking is great fun for a holiday idea

Feature: Sea kayaking tours for a unique adventure

Paddling through ocean waves as the salty spray washes over you. Witnessing soaring birds and nearby marine mammals bask in the sunshine. There is no wonder why sea kayaking is such an adventure. And you also get some exercise at the same time!

kayaking through pleasant lands

Feature: Freshwater kayaking around the world

For a truly adrenaline pumping holiday set amid some of the most beautiful sights on earth, nothing can beat kayaking. Not only do you exercise your muscles, the feeling of invigoration after high-tailing through rapids is incomparable.

Wildlife-gazing kayaking tours around the world

Feature: Wildlife-gazing kayaking tours around the world

The wild places on earth: Distant mountain ranges, roaring rivers and unrivalled seascapes. Man’s final frontier. These isolated and stunningly beautiful locations are not only hard to get to, they boast beautiful and rare wildlife because of their very isolation!

Male bonding experiences

Feature: Best brocations - Top trips for the boys

You may already have heard the expression 'brocation'...or, more likely, you haven't! Well, we're here to change that. To give you inspiration for your next vacation with 'the boys' we have sampled our best bets for the ultimate brocation.

Kick start the New Year with an active break

Feature: New Year, New You - Best ways to get fit in 2011

If you are like those of us who have had the same New Year's resolution for the past five years: to get fit, why not find inspiration and motivation in some of the many exciting activities available across the globe? We're already packing our hiking boots!

You could catch the ride of your life

Feature: Best water sports holidays - beyond diving

The cold and damp British winter is enough to make anyone dream of clear blue skies, white beaches and crystal clear waters. And what better way to enjoy some of the world's best coastlines than a sun-filled water sports holiday - above the surface!

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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.