If lounging on a sunbed with a cocktail in hand isn’t quite how you like to unwind, then it’s time to shake things up a bit.
Do adventure holidays seem more like your kind of thing? Outdoor trips can be super fun and offer the chance to explore new places, meet new people, and push yourself just enough out of your comfort zone. A rush of adrenaline? Check. Thrilling exploration? Check. Unforgettable memories for years to come? Yessir.
Whether you’re drawn to epic powder dumps or get excited about diving into the deep blue waters, we’ve put together some action-packed trips you’ll want to add to your bucket list this year.
With its exceptional snowfall and a vibrant apres scene, few adventures can beat ski holidays in France to fully experience those winter thrills. With its pristine alpine slopes surrounded by windswept glaciers, ski resorts in France offer skiers a pisteparadise. Its versatility makes it a great choice for skiers of all levels. So whether you’re a seasoned skier or a first-timer, the French Alps have a terrain for everyone.
And not to mention the exquisite food scene with culinary spots overlooking the mountains, offering a surplus of local specialities like fondue with enough melted cheese to insulate you for several winter seasons.
From the world-famous high-altitude resorts of Val d’Isère and Chamonix to the family-friendly slopes of Meribel and Les Gets, your next snow-filled adventure is just one click away. .
2. Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef
If you prefer your adventures beneath the waves, scuba diving in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef- a natural wonder and one of the best dive sites in the world- is a failsafe destination to experience all the adventurous thrills Australia has to offer.
Witness the breathtaking beauty as you wade into the waters to swim down vertical reef walls and through coral canyons surrounded by multicolored fish, sea turtles, reef sharks patrolling above the coral, and stingrays gliding above the sand on invisible currents. A natural high that leaves you fresh, clear-headed and inspired by the coral reef’s beauty.
It’s almost like stepping into a real-life Finding Nemo–but better!
3. Trekking to Everest Base Camp
If you’re up for a challenge that’ll test both your stamina and your selfie game, a trek to Everest Base Camp – a global beacon and metaphor wrapped in awe- is for you. This high-altitude adventure offers jaw-dropping Himalayan views, charming Sherpa villages, and a serious sense of achievement when you finally reach 5,364 metres above sea level. Adventure heaven.
If you’ve had a lifelong urge to take a safari and pass through migrating wildebeest in East Africa, now is your chance. Live out your own David Attenborough documentary by watching a lioness stalk her prey, spotting a herd of elephants at a watering hole, or witnessing the Great Migration in all its thundering glory, to name a few.
Ready for Your Next Big Adventure?
Adventure holidays are all about discovering new places, pushing your limits, and collecting inspiring stories on the way. You’ve dreamt about it, you’ve seen endless TikToks about it, now’s the time to experience it for yourself.
