| For years the concept of a vacation revolved around | | | | diving or bicycling excursions. It may be hiking in the |
| R&R: rest and relaxation. What that generally meant | | | | mountains of Vietnam, exploring the steamy jungles |
| was finding a destination that included some form of | | | | of a tropical island in the Caribbean, rafting the rapids |
| all-inclusive stay at a resort or a cruise where one | | | | of a river in Serbia, exploring the ancient Thracian |
| could literally eat and drink to his or her heart's | | | | ruins in Bulgaria, or sailing through the various islands |
| content. Everyone is aware of the dreaded vacation | | | | of Greece. These are just some examples of the |
| weight gain syndrome. In fact, it has become | | | | type of adventure holidays that you can experience. |
| something of a tradition with Western vacationers to | | | | There are even yoga retreats to be found in a |
| journey to an all-inclusive resort and spend a week of | | | | variety of exotic locales throughout the world. While |
| excessive binge eating, drinking, and indulgence in all | | | | engaging in a sport of choice, one can experience the |
| aspect that would ordinarily not be experienced in | | | | wonder of various locations, and learn about the |
| daily life. | | | | amazing heritage and cultures of different individuals |
| But in the 21st century things are beginning to | | | | around the world. |
| change. More and more individuals are starting to | | | | Inspiration |
| become conscious regarding their health, largely due | | | | One need not be a professional athlete to experience |
| to the obesity epidemic which has seen numbers as | | | | an adventure holiday; all that is required is a sense of |
| high as 70% of Americans being classified as either | | | | adventure. Whether it is scuba diving off the coast |
| overweight or obese. | | | | of Italy or hiking along the coast of Southern |
| With the advent of the Internet has come the | | | | California, adventure vacations consist of regular |
| introduction of a variety of destinations that | | | | physical activity. By remaining physically active during |
| individuals were not previously aware of, and the 21st | | | | the majority of the trip, one can enjoy the benefits |
| century has given rise to a new trend in vacations: | | | | of a healthy lifestyle, enjoy the local cuisine and |
| the adventure vacation. | | | | beverages, and arrive home without added pounds |
| What is an Adventure Vacation? | | | | but rather with a new sense of accomplishment. With |
| Adventure vacations involve the opportunity to see | | | | the whole world at your disposal, now is the perfect |
| amazing sites, combined with hiking, trekking, skiing, | | | | time to choose your adventure vacation. |