| For many people, a holiday is about so much more than just sun, sea, sand and relaxation. While hours on a beach replenishing your Vitamin D is just what the doctor ordered for some, others prefer an eye-watering adventure. Rather than recover and recuperate, they want to strain every sinew in search of the dizziest of highs. If that sounds at all like you, read on to discover the best five adventure holidays for adrenalin junkies to undertake. |
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| 1. Abu Dhabi |
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| The destination that has it all is certainly a place where you can do it all. In the upper echelons of any list for classic dream holidays (beaches, bars, shopping and relaxing by the pool), this infamous region of the Middle East has begun making inroads into the adventure market. |
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| For fans of speed, it doesn't get much better than Ferrari World, home to the world's fastest rollercoaster. Visitors also have the chance to sample a g-force experience as well as trying out a state of the art racing simulator and even testing their skills at a special driving school. |
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| Thrilling though these may be, those who prefer their adrenalin in a purer form, rather than as a result of rollercoaster mechanics, should really try their hand at sand skiing. The sand dunes in Abu Dhabi are unrivalled anywhere in the world and tower hundreds of metres above their surroundings. It's simply a case of picking a slope, strapping on your sandboard and away you go. |
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| 2. South Africa |
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| The rainbow nation has resorts and activities to suit all tastes; it really excels, however, when it comes to adventure. Thanks in large part to its stunning natural landscape and wildlife, South Africa offers a fantastic range of pursuits. |
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| Shark diving is possibly the most sought after and the chance to go face to face with a great white, arguably the most feared predator on the planet, is something that ought not to be taken lightly. |
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| Those that do take the plunge, however, are advised to head to White Shark Adventure on Dyer Island where a descent into a safe, five-man cage, built from galvanised steel specifically for this purpose, will bring you to within mere feet of these awe-inspiring beasts. |
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| Inland, Table Mountain represents the very best in both climbing and abseiling. When both coming up and going down, ignore the cable car and truly get to grips with one of nature's wonders. |
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| 3. Scandinavia |
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| Sweden, Norway and Denmark are all perfect for activity weekends, offering the chance to try out genuine sledding with a pack of huskies and, if you're lucky, witness the breathtaking phenomenon that is the Northern Lights. |
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| 4. Australia |
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| Clichéd though it may be, there is simply too much to do Down Under, from surfing on Bondi Beach to climbing Ayers Rock, for it to be left off of any list. For an excursion not so many have experienced, head out to Darwin and the Crocosaurus Cove for a swim with the ferocious dinosaur descendants. |
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| 5. France |
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| Easy and indeed relatively cheap to get to, France has far more to offer thrill seekers than simply skiing, though many of its slopes are unparalleled. Take it a dizzying step further in the Haute-Savoie region with a bungee off a ramp on skis, snowboard or a sled. |
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| Whatever you choose to do on your activity holidays, there's more than enough available to keep the search for an ever-greater adrenaline rush going for a long while yet. |
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