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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Guinness World Record title for the ‘largest wave surfed unlimited’ has been broken by Garrett McNamara in Portugal.
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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.
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There is no better place in the UK for a water sports holiday than Cornwall, which has both Atlantic and English Channel coasts. One of the top destinations within the county for this type of active getaway is Fowey, as it is also located on a river estuary.
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There are few places in Europe where you can enjoy both tranquillity and adventure, but head to the Maddalena Archipelago in the Strait of Bonifacio and you can do just that. This combination makes the islands a great place to explore on a sailing holiday from Sardinia.
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The Abacos Islands in the Bahamas are the perfect spot for sailing courses in the Caribbean for a number of reasons. With calm turquoise waters and gentle winds, the boating conditions in this stunning corner of the world are ideal for yachting breaks.
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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.
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This week on ActivityAway.co.uk, we’re looking at diving Barracuda Point, giving you the facts and the lowdown about this top Malaysian dive site, rated as one of the top ten dive sites in the world.
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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.
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The main reasons people choose holidays to the Seychelles are the year-round warm weather and beautiful beaches. The temperature and stunning coastline also make the Indian Ocean archipelago a great option for all sorts of water sports, including scuba diving.
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There are few better places for flotilla sailing holidays than Greece, and Milina makes an excellent base from which to explore the Gulf of Volos and the beautiful Sporades Islands. Whether you're experienced or a beginner, you'll find something for you here.
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Cornwall has been regarded as one of the best places in the UK for active holidays for many years. You can enjoy amazing sports and pursuits throughout the south-west county, but booking holiday cottages in St Ives can make for a particularly wonderful break.
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People who like their getaways to feature peace, relaxation and golf have long been aware of the benefits of renting a villa in Algarve. What is less well known is that this part of Portugal is also an excellent choice for an activity holiday.
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A recent survey carried out by Regaldive has revealed the most common diving misconceptions, but also the strangest.
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Spring is finally here and it’s time for people to start thinking about their summer holidays, so we thought this week we’d look at some where a little bit closer to home - Watergate Bay in Cornwall, Britain’s home of surfing.
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If you love nothing better than learning a new skill or getting active in the sunshine, book your next break in Phuket. Nestled in the heart of south-east Asia, this island boasts wonderful cruising waters if you enjoy sailing or want to try your hand at the pastime. Book a boat charter in the area and you'll be able to get involved in a host of activities, from diving to sightseeing.
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Each week at activityaway.co.uk has been looking at some of the world’s best diving spots giving you all the info and facts. This week we look at somewhere in the Philippines which has some of the best diving anywhere in the world – The Tubbataha Reefs.
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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.
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On April 6 2012 a new Museum of British Surfing is to open in Brauton, North Devon. The museum will be dedicated to all things surfing and is set to be the largest of its kind in Europe.
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If you're looking for an activity-packed staycation, head to the southern Norfolk Broads to indulge in all of England's best bits. Glorious landscapes, stately homes, water sports and wildlife are all here for you to discover if you book boat hire in Norfolk.
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If you have some experience of controlling a yacht, but aren't quite confident enough to head out on your own, flotilla sailing is the answer - but what exactly makes this type of break so much fun and where should you go for a holiday on the water?
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If you're planning a holiday to the largest of the Channel Islands, one thing the Jersey tourism industry is certain to advise is to take full advantage of the many beaches you can visit. There are certainly plenty to choose from - and so much you can do while you're there.
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