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