| Many people look at a vacation as a time to sit back, | | | | experience, while giving you the chance to hone your |
| take it easy and enjoy a restful time by the pool with a | | | | skills in a sport that you love. |
| good book and a drink in hand. For others, a few days | | | | As with any vacation theme, you can organize your |
| of this routine leaves them restless and looking for | | | | own activities, or hook up with a tour or camp |
| something to challenge them. | | | | operator. There is every level of service available, |
| If you find yourself in the challenge category, you | | | | from bare bones to ultimate luxury. You need to |
| should consider active travel as an outlet for your | | | | decide what your budget and schedule will allow. |
| need to keep moving. | | | | There is a convenience factor to having someone else |
| If staying healthy and fit is a strong motivator for you, | | | | handle a lot of the details, just be sure you understand |
| active travel options can be a perfect way to enjoy | | | | the costs of any tour package, and what is expected |
| time away from home while keeping your mind and | | | | of you with respect to the activities planned. |
| body challenged. | | | | Another key factor in active travel is being honest with |
| There are a number of starting points for this type of | | | | yourself about your ability to undertake the exertion |
| travel experience. The first is to focus on a particular | | | | planned in the activities. It can be a thrill to push |
| type of activity. Walking tours and programs are quite | | | | yourself to the limit, but if you get sidelined due to an |
| popular, providing a chance to see areas which are | | | | injury or accident, the joy of the vacation will vanish, |
| difficult to get to by car or other transport. The next | | | | and you will just be counting the days until you return |
| level would be to consider a cross country type of | | | | home. It is best to pace yourself according to your |
| travel experience, such as snowshoeing or skiing for | | | | stamina and strength. Remember, the purpose of the |
| winter travel. The ultimate would be considering a | | | | vacation is to relieve you of stress, not create new |
| mountain climb or similar level of exertion. | | | | stresses! |
| If sports are the motivator for your travel experience, | | | | Active travel is now a significant option for vacationers |
| consider a sports camp that specializes in your | | | | worldwide. If your idea of a getaway involves physical |
| favorite activity, including tennis, swimming, golf, or | | | | activity for relaxation and stress relief, consider making |
| bicycling, to name a few. Each can provide a unique | | | | your next vacation an active travel vacation! |