Experience Family Adventure holidays in Summer 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Summer 2012 will soon be here and now is the time to think about your next holiday. If you have had enough of lying by the pool all day then adventure holidays may be the answer!

When you mention adventure holidays, people tend to be slightly put off by the word ‘adventure’ because they think it involves activities only reserved for hardcore adrenalin junkies , but this is not the case. Adventure holidays are available to suit all ages and abilities, so you enjoy a summer holiday with a difference.

Based on the Costa Blanca, Spain, Villa Moraira is ideal for Spanish family adventure holidays.  Guests can stay in the comfort of a 4* villa with a pool and enjoy some marvellous activities as a family. Activities include climbing, diving and cayoning all under the safety and supervision of trained and qualified English speaking instructors who there to look after to you. The itinerary is designed to provide you with equal amounts of activity and time to relax or do some sightseeing. Sleeping up to 6 people the villa and activities are perfect for large families who want fun and adventure!

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Are ski breaks safe for the over 50’s?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

Ski Breaks are suitable for the young at heart; as long as you are prepared before you go. Before you travel its important that you do some exercises such as Pilates and Yoga to strengthen your core. Your body will then be prepared for the challenges and physical demands that lie ahead and it will also help improve your technique.

On your chosen ski break,  it’s always important that you warm up before skiing and make sure you are wearing the right ski equipment.

ActivityBreaks has noticed over the years that many skiers of this age are often fitter than many of the younger skiers.  They are also keen to make the most of the daylight hours on the slopes by getting to the lifts straight after breakfast and skiing until the last lifts of the day. Après Ski is not the main priority as they prefer on piste ski resorts with quieter slopes.

Some of the most popular ski breaks for the over 50′s are Filzmoos in Austria, Davos in Switzerland and Santa Caterina in Italy.  Filzmoos is also ideal for short ski holidays as its only 40 minutes from Salzburg airport.

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Getting into shape for Skiing Holidays!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

Feel like you are not in your best shape to be going on a holiday after eating all the excess over Christmas?  Skiing holidays are the solution! It’s an amazing workout, burning up to 500 calories an hour.  You will use muscles you didn’t think you had and it will motivate you to keep your fitness up for the rest of the year.

After a long ski session when your muscles are sore, why not treat yourself to a luxury spa treatment or a soak in a hot tub. Our luxury apartments in France, Risoul are ideal for ski and spa breaks. The apartments have an indoor swimming pool and sauna. There is also a wide choice of cafes and restaurants in the village to suit everyone’s tastes. You can relax in the evening with a glass of wine sitting in front of a warm fire.

If you don’t fancy skiing downhill then cross-country skiing may be answer. It actually burns more calories than skiing with up to 700 per hour.  Skiing holidays in Santa Caterina would be best for this activity.  There is up to 40km of cross-country ski runs in this area and the hotel has a wellness zone that includes Turkish bath, sauna and relaxation area. Ideal for relieving those tired muscles. So why not consider Skiing in Italy in 2012!

 

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Short Ski Holidays in Europe

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

Short Ski holidays continue to become more and more popular today. There are plenty of destinations to choice from such as Ski in France,Switzerland, Ski Austria and Skiing in Italy to name a few.   However there are some factors that hold us back from taking this unforgettable holiday.  Not being able to get the time off work is a common problem for all of us. Short Ski holidays in the snow are the answer! To make sure you get the most out of your limited days away you should look for resorts that are close to the airport.  Morzine in France is only one and a half hours away from Geneva airport.  Or if you prefer Italy, then why not consider short ski holidays to  Montecampione or Presolana.  As these ski resorts are only 1 hour from Bergamo airport.  All these ski breaks are ideal for short ski holidays.

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New Year Short Ski Holidays & Active Holidays

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

If you have spent most of the festive season enjoying too much turkey and all things sweet, why not think about getting active in the new year!

Activity holidays are the new way to holiday, where you will enjoy all the benefits of your normal holiday while you combine your favourite outdoor activity with a visit to a new destination. You can enjoy hill walking with kayaking and rock climbing or perhaps you want to ski too. Anything is possible with active holidays and the vast choice of short skiing holidays that are now available in resorts across Europe.

Travel companies have finally realised that not everyone has the time to commit a full week to skiing. By offering short ski holidays operators know they will appeal to their customers who need to save time and money.

It used to be that you could only go skiing for a week but now times have changed, travel companies are aware that people want to give skiing a go without the commitment of knowing they have to stay for a whole week! Its good news for parents too, as it means that you take short ski holidays over a weekend.

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Need Ideas for Last Minute Christmas Presents? What about a Six Nations Rugby Package or Spa Breaks?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

Christmas can be a very stressful time especially if you have to buy loads of presents for your friends and relatives.  Each year it gets harder and harder to come up with original ideas.

Well we have come up with some ideas that will hopefully help you in your quest for that ideal Christmas Present to put under the tree.

For the man in your life who enjoy watching rugby.  A Six Nations Rugby Package would be ideal and you can combine it with a weekend breaks in Europe as host cities include Paris, Dublin and Rome.  Ideal for a weekend break!

For the women in your life, why not purchase one of our weekend spa breaks available in Italy and Portugal.   They can spend the New Year relaxing and rejuvenating with their friends or make it a romantic getaway for Valentines.

 

 

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Combine Ticket Packages with Weekend Breaks in Italy

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

Italian music stars are becoming more and more popular. Why not see some of your Italian Favourites and combine it with Weekend Breaks in Europe.   You can ring in the New Year with Laura Pausini in Rome or see the wonderful Tiziano Ferro in Milan or Verona in May 2012.

All the Ticket Packages include your 3* Hotel with a top ticket for the concert. The must see for 2012 is the Andrea Bocelli Concert.  See Andrea perform live in his home town of Lajatico in Tuscany.  The Andrea Bocelli Concert will take place on the 12th July at the Teatro del Silenzio.  The ticket package includes 3* Hotel accommodation in the town of Volterra, return public bus transfers to the concert venue and a top ticket for Andrea Bocelli Live.  Volterra is an excellent base to explore the Tuscan countryside and has became very famous as it was featured in the “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

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Italy and Croatia – Weekend Breaks in Europe

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

Lowcost airlines have made travelling throughout Europe easy and because of the great deals on offer its easy to get away for less in 2012. Weekend breaks in Europe don’t have to be boring,  now you can have the flexibility of a short stay at a hotel and combine it with some fantastic adventures. You can even go skiing for a weekend, with Short skiing holidays being easier to find than ever. If you want to try skiing for the first time, they are a good way to sample some on piste action. Montcampione, Italy is less than 1 hour from Milan Bergamo airport and it is an ideal location for short skiing holidays and adventure holidays.
In winter the spa town of Boario Terme becomes a hub for winter sports enthusiasts who flock to the slopes of Montecampione. Belfast travel company ActivityBreaks.com offers excellent short skiing holidays from 3- 7 nights for as little as £117/€132 per person, including ski pass and hire! In the summer the cloak of snow is lifted from the mountains to reveal a play ground for those looking for adventure holidays.
For those looking to explore, adventure holidays don’t get much better than kayaking around the coast of Dubrovnik and the Elafiti islands for 4 nights from only £387/€437 per person with accommodation, transfers and all equipment.  So what are you waiting for? Its time to escape!

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Recover from the Christmas Stress with our Spa Breaks!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

Are you stressed out from all the pressure of Christmas shopping and Christmas preparation?  Are you experiencing anxiety? Is the cold, icy weather outside depressing you?

If so, you need to look for a source of enjoyment and relaxation that will soothe your tired body and calm your nerves. Spa breaks are ideal for switching off, relaxing, beautifying and detoxifying.  Give yourself the “me-time” you deserve in the New Year before your fast paced hectic lifestyle starts all over again.

This New Year give yourself a fresh start, let go of the aches and pains that keep creeping up and heal with the necessary spa treatment that you can experience by booking spa holidays with ActivityBreaks.com.  We have a variety of spa holidays to spoil you with in the finest spa hotels in Europe.  Take care of your body with an essential message and heat treatments or pamper yourself with a facial or a manicure.  And if you can pull yourself away for the pool, sauna and relaxation rooms, you could explore the surroundings of your chosen destination of Italy, Spain or Hungary.  The majority of our Spa Breaks Hotel’s have gardens and relaxing and peaceful surrounding for you to enjoy.  So don’t hesitate and treat yourself or a loved one by booking a spa holidays and watch the stress go away.

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Family Activity Holidays

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

Lazy pool holidays are less and less popular whilst Activity holidays and adventure holidays are the new musts when taking a break next year.  Active holidays with the family are inexpensive and can be taken across Europe either as relaxing weekend Spa breaks or as adventure filled Activity holidays

Europe is packed full of adventures and activities from watersports to mountain activities and most Activity Holidays are perfect for beginners and allow both adults and kids to get active while bonding as a family.

Active weekend breaks in Europe have grown significantly in the last few years and now account for nearly 10% of all short breaks. Activity holidays do not need to be tiring; walking is the number one pleasure or horse riding in Tuscany, or a concert inMilan. If you want a more active holiday then try abseiling, rafting, kayaking or rock climbing. You’ll be coming home feeling refreshed and with muscles you never knew you had.

Multi Activity holidays allow families to choose from various activities and allow each member of the family to enjoy his or her active holiday in their own way and at their own pace.  So whilst Mum goes horse riding, Dad and the kids zoom down mini waterfalls in their raft together with a specialist guide.

The difference between Activity holidays and Adventure holidays is in the experience. Activity holidays are all about the activity and location, adventure holidays are about what you see, the more exotic and adventurous the better!

Activity holidays are set to continue their growth as healthy lifestyles and fun holidays come together in your very own activity break.

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UK Active Breaks | Discover The Adventure Within

Posted on December 11, 2011 by admin

Ever watched Bear Grylls or Ray Mears surviving in the wildderness and thought you would like to give it a try? For those who love the outdoors and want to sample a taste of the wilderness without going to extremes then active breaks are for you!
Active breaks allow you to discover the adventurer and explorer within you, all under the watchful eye of a fully trained professional who will guide you through the adventure. The United Kingdom has a wealth of national parks that act as one huge playground for activity holidays.  Activity Breaks offers active breaks for famillies and adults alike. In Snowdonia national park, Wales you can experience canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling and hiking as well as bush craft and survival. Previous experience is not required although a good basic level of fitness comes in handy.
Active Holidays are a great idea for a group of friends or for meeting new people if you are a solo traveller.  For a real adventure why not join us on a bush craft survival course, where ex military survival experts will teach you to live with nature and arm you with some essential skills to survive in the wilds. Adventure holidays  are available at locations across the UK from the Lake District, to Wales, the midlands, Essex, Dorset and Scotland.

 

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Maximise your time On Piste with our Short Ski Holidays!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

ActivityBreaks is an online ski breaks specialist offering a range of short ski holidays with-in 90 minutes of European Ski Airports such as Geneva, Salzburg and Milan Bergamo.  We know that most customers have limited time and budget so getting onto the pistes as quickly as possible is their main priority.

Filzmoos Skiing Holidays are ideal, as the package includes return airport transfers from Salzburg Airport. The transfer time is only 40mins.  So within an hour of arriving into Austria you can be on the slopes as the residence is right beside the ski lift. It is also part of the Ski Amade, where you have access to over 144 pistes.

Another great option for a short ski holidays is Morzine.  The transfer time from Geneva Airport is only 90 minutes.  Morzine is part of the Portes du Soleil Ski Region offering over 650km of pistes.

You are sure to find plenty of other Short Ski Holidays on ActivityBreaks.com that will get you onto the slopes within no time at all.

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