| Activity holidays a great way to spice up | | | | mountain rivers. White-water rafting in |
| your vacation, so if you are stuck for ideas | | | | Dalaman, Turkey is one of the most exciting |
| then why not try one of these: | | | | holiday experiences and is perfect for active |
| | | | thrill seekers. The Dalaman River is rated as |
| SCUBA-DIVING | | | | one of the top rafting destinations in the |
| | | | world, but don't worry - professionals will |
| Scuba-diving is one of the fastest-growing | | | | guide you every step of the way for an |
| water sports in the world. The Maldives are | | | | unforgettable adventure. |
| acknowledged as one the world's greatest dive | | | | |
| destinations, as are many of the Red Sea | | | | SAILING |
| resorts such as Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and | | | | |
| Taba. Diving in the Red Sea is popular due to | | | | Whether you sail on your own or opt for |
| its amazing underwater scenery with coral | | | | luxury crewed sailing, whereby a crew takes |
| gardens, deep blue canyons and famous wrecks. | | | | care of everything for you, there is no other |
| | | | activity to match it. With its tropical |
| SKIING | | | | islands, the Caribbean is a particular |
| | | | favourite sailing holiday destination. In the |
| Bulgaria is a perfect destination to try out | | | | Mediterranean, the Greek islands dominate the |
| skiing and snowboarding for the first time as | | | | sailing scene with the Ionian Islands. |
| it is really good value and tuition is cheap. | | | | Turkey's Lycian Coast is also very popular. |
| For more experienced skiers, Charmonix in | | | | |
| France or St Anton in Austria may prove more | | | | GOLF |
| testing, while further afield, Jackson Hole | | | | |
| in USA and Colorado's Aspen boast some of the | | | | Golf holidays are an increasingly popular way |
| most challenging ski terrain in the world. | | | | of exploring the world while playing some of |
| | | | the most exciting golf courses on the planet. |
| HIKING | | | | The all-year-round sunny mild climate of the |
| | | | Canary Islands and Florida make golf holidays |
| As well as a tough pair of boots you'll often | | | | an ideal break. Spain offers famous courses |
| need an equally tough mentality. The Canary | | | | like Valderama and plenty of cheap golf |
| Islands are ideal for discovering on foot. | | | | holidays in Catalonia and the Costa Brava. |
| Whether you decide to venture to the summit | | | | Golf holidays are particularly popular on the |
| of Mount Teide on Tenerife or simply stroll | | | | Costa del Sol (nicknamed the Costa del |
| through the lush tropical greenery on La | | | | Golf!), which has the biggest concentration |
| Palma you are sure to enjoy a fascinating | | | | of courses in Europe and of course offers |
| experience. | | | | plenty of options for the 19th hole! |
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| SAFARI | | | | CYCLING |
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| Kenya is undeniably the best known | | | | Leaving your troubles behind on a cycling |
| destination for safari holidays. Hosting some | | | | holidays is a refreshing and liberating |
| of the most spectacular and varying wildlife | | | | experience. The concept of being free to go |
| in the world, Kenya features mountainous | | | | where you want is very luring to many |
| rainforests and large game reserves which | | | | cyclists. Of course, you can follow |
| take in lion, cheetah, elephant, and an | | | | established routes which are littered |
| abundance of bird life. | | | | throughout Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland |
| | | | and - a relative newcomer - Croatia, which |
| HORSE RIDING | | | | boasts ancient roads criss-crossing through |
| | | | the stunning countryside. |
| Horse riding holidays in many destinations | | | | |
| can combine both daily riding with time to | | | | WINDSURFING |
| relax on the beach. In Greece, the unspoilt | | | | |
| Pelion Peninsula on the east coast is an | | | | With consistently reliable winds, the Canary |
| excellent riding resort. Italy is famous for | | | | Islands are a favourite windsurf destination, |
| good horses, beautiful landscapes, delicious | | | | particularly on Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. |
| food and plentiful wine, so Tuscany is an | | | | In southern Spain Tarifa, is for the more |
| ideal location for a horse riding holiday | | | | experienced windsurfers, while Hurghada on |
| with several challenging long-distance rides | | | | the Red Sea coast boasts equally powerful |
| from village to village. | | | | year-round conditions. Further afield, Aruba |
| | | | and Barbados provides perfect conditions for |
| WHITE WATER RAFTING | | | | windsurfing. |
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| A fun family activity, rafting can take in | | | | Visit directline-holidays.co.uk for more |
| spectacular scenery and the natural beauty of | | | | information on all these activity holidays, |
| surrounding areas, as well as providing a | | | | plus more. |
| natural roller-coaster ride through ferocious | | | | |