Article by Laura Diamond

How did you like your last vacation? Did you have fun? Did you find something thrilling? Was there some quiet time too or did your last vacation consist of being the taxi for your family, working on the yard and other household chores? Was your last “vacation” more of a “staycation”? Why not try something new this year? Next time you have a few days off, why not test one of the local adventure travels. Even if you don’t leave your state limits there are still plenty of adventures to be had. If you have the money, why not get out on a true adventure? Here are some crowd-pleasing adventure travels.

Believe it or not, some cruises can be considered adventure travels. Some available cruises have target destinations, such as Europe or the Greek Isles, which can be excellent ways to journey out and acquire information about the great moments in history and touring historical locations. Don’t your want to tour the location of the first Olympic games? Don’t you want to visit Stonehenge? There are many options to keep you active while on the boat. These cruises tend to come with many activities to keep you active, such as rock climbing and sea diving. There is plenty to do, besides lying on the lido deck!

Are you a lover of seeing new sights? Do you enjoy being able to visit the places you’ve only read about in books? Why not go on a sightseeing adventure travel tour to someplace you have always dreamed of seeing? Attractive tourist destinations include Greece, Rome, Ireland and Scotland, Africa, China and Tibet. Obviously there are sightseeing tours in nearly every country in the world, so just make a decision about where you want to go and book a touring trip! Find a guide to teach you about the chosen country’s culture and history.

Try out a Llama Trek! Anybody can ride a horse. If you want some funky adventure travels but don’t have the money to travel outside of the US, check out the Hurricane Creek Llama Treks in Oregon. These treks will have you camping outside for the trip–you bring your own equipment and are responsible for all of it as well as for packing and unpacking your llama bags. These types of adventure travels are great because they let you choose–you can either ride your llama or walk the trails yourself and lead the llama with you. When else in your life will you have the chance to go llama riding?

There are tons of different ways “adventure travels” can be defined. For some adventurers, it includes thrill-seeking activities, like climbing the world’s highest mountains or experiencing extreme weather conditions. For some it includes some type of challenge they are not accustomed to, such as driving cattle, hiking on other terrain, etc. Still for other individuals, adventure travels revolve around learning new things while still having a stress-free time. The short story is: no matter what you are into, you can find an adventure vacation to fit your taste!