Holidays

Active holidays

Escape the city on an active holiday

Active holidays are for travellers who want to get more out of their break than just sun, sea and sand. After sitting in the office all week an active holiday is an opportunity to blow away the cobwebs.

Active holidays come in all shapes and sizes so you are sure to find what you are looking for from an active break. Whether it is a trekking trip in Peru, a cycling holiday in France or a rock-climbing course in Wales, there are lots of active holidays out there.

With the range of activities tour operators and active holiday destinations on offer constantly growing, it is easier than ever to try something new on an active holiday.

Travel Partners

Rida International
Rida International specialise in providing innovative and exciting itineraries and tours in the Middle East helping you plan the perfect trip to the United Arab Emirates with a variety of sightseeing excursions, activities, packaged tours and more. More ...
Frontier Canada
Welcome to Frontier Canada - the greatest choice of tailor-made holidays to Canada. Frontier Canada can help you get the most out of your trip to Canada by offering a wide range of holidays to ensure you find the perfect break. More ...
Thailand Travel Plan
Looking for ideas for your trip to Thailand ?
Discover the paradise islands of the Trang Archipelago, relax in a hammock on deck of your beach bungalow, snorkel and dive in the reef, trek to see the tribal Lihsu people... More ...
Celtic Manor Resort
The Celtic Manor Resort is one of the leading luxury golf and spa hotels in the UK. Set in 1400 acres of scenic parkland in the beautiful Usk Valley in South Wales, the Resort offers three of the finest championship golf courses in the UK, a luxury spa and a five-star Resort Hotel, recently voted the Best Hotel in Wales. More ...
Vietnam Travel Plan
Looking for ideas for your trip to Vietnam?
Starry nights on a junk ship in Halong Bay, relax in a hammock on deck of your beach bungalow, trek to see genuine hill tribe people, meander down the Mekong Delta...More ...

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In brief

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Active holidays in Australia
From its islands to the outback to the coasts, Australia is renowned as a place where you can get active.More ...
Active holidays in Austria
Like neighbouring Switzerland, Austria's winter ski slopes are ideal for walking holidays in the summer.More ...
Active holidays in Canada
Canada is a gigantic country where incredible natural surroundings make it ideal for active holidays.More ...
Active holidays in Egypt
Egypt is a top destination for an active holiday.More ...
Active holidays in France
France is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and offers plenty of mountains, rivers and coastline for active holidaymakers to explore.More ...
Active holidays in New Zealand
New Zealand is something of an active holiday heaven. Its amazingly well-preserved outdoor environment has been exploited many times by the filmmakers, from the Lord of the Rings trilogy to The Piano.More ...
Active holidays in Scotland
The Scottish outdoors, from the borders to the Highlands and many islands, offer a wealth of active holiday options.More ...
Active holidays in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's peaks, beaches, rivers, wildlife and waterfalls make it a fantastic destination to explore with an active holiday.More ...
Active holidays in Switzerland
Like neighbouring Austria and France, Switzerland's Alpine ski resorts become top cycling and walking holiday destinations in the summer.More ...
Active holidays in the USA
Many of the USA's states could individually be considered as a top active holiday destination, with California, Florida, Colorado and Arizona leading the way.More ...

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