Extreme Sports Holidays
World first at Al Ain Aerobatic Show
Those attending this month’s Al Ain Aerobatic Show in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to watch a never-before-seen triple synchronised inverted parachute drop.
Adrenaline filled weekends in Cornwall
CV Travel is offering a new ‘high adrenaline’ weekend that includes surfing lessons on Cornwall's breakers, accommodation in a luxury apart-hotel set amid 3 acres of grounds and woodland, 5 minutes from the coast, bike rides and optional massages.
Taylor Wimpey staff take the plunge for charity
Two daredevils from leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey are on cloud nine – after completing an exhilarating skydive for charity.
TrekAmerica launches new ‘Xtra Adventures’
TrekAmerica is launching two of its most adrenalin-filled tours for summer 2010.
Queenstown marketing manager is flying high
Nicky Busst’s feet haven’t touched the ground since she zipped up the job of marketing and sales manager for Queenstown’s newest adventure tourism activity.
Balloon Adventures flies into Abu Dhabi
One of the world’s most experienced hot-air balloon companies has begun operations in Abu Dhabi, offering expeditions over the heart of the emirate’s pristine desert.
Kashmir resort offers heliskiing experience for thrill seekers
Skiing in Jammu and Kashmir is a thrilling and exciting experience for any adventure enthusiast. The Ski Club of India was established in Gulmarg in 1927, which is now considered to be the ski paradise of India. Just 50km from Srinagar, situated at an altitude of 2,730m, the Gulmarg scenery changes from a flowery meadow in summer to that of a small ski resort in winter. Ski-lovers from all over the country flock to the area because it's the only ski-resort in the mighty Himalayas where you can ski with a magnificent view of the Karakorams.
AJ Hackett Bungy scores ‘Golden Backpack’ award
Queenstown’s AJ Hackett Bungy has won a coveted ‘golden backpack’ after being voted Best Tour/Activity in New Zealand. The Golden Backpack Awards, run by leading backpacker publisher TNT Magazine, are Australia and New Zealand’s only dedicated awards for the independent travel sector.
Skydivers reach new highs in Nepal
Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure, a Nepal based adventure company, organized the highest skydiving event in the Everest region of Nepal on 28th October.
Stand Up Paddle Championships come to Cornwall
Exponents of the latest form of surfing will be gracing the Cornish waves this weekend (17/18 October) to decide the new British champions. In a brand new event for Watergate Bay, the Extreme Academy will host the final round of the British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA)’s national championships.
Daredevil holidaymakers beware
British holidaymakers are giving in to their daredevil impulses and taking part in extreme sports while on holiday, according to moneysupermarket.com.
High velocity thrills in Queenstown
A new high velocity thriller activity swung into action in Queenstown today (14 November), launched by its first paying customer. 26-year-old Paul Officer from Peterhead, Scotland, was the first of many paying customers from around the world to do AJ Hackett Bungy’s Nevis Arc, pronouncing it “so exhilarating – it was unreal!” In fact, it was so good he did it again.
Maharashtra for adrenaline junkies
Maharashtra is famous for Bollywood, art and culture, awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage sites, cave complexes, and breathtaking landscape. However, the area now also offers plenty to tempt thrill-seekers, and is aiming to become the new destination in India for adrenaline junkies.