Train like an athlete around the world

While the Olympics may be over, it is hard not to be inspired by the world’s elite athletes. Pondering the idea of entering the 2016 games? Search for the ideal destination to train like an Olympian with Cheapflights.co.uk.

Canoe the coast in New Zealand
Set off to New Zealand to whip your abs and arms into shape whilst canoeing. Tackle the country’s 15,000 kilometres of coastline and experience the culture and beauty of the North and South Islands.

Mountain Bike the Rockies
Yes, mountain biking is an Olympic sport and what better way to train for strength and agility than in the mountains themselves. The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer a host of trails through majestic mountains just a short distance from Vancouver.

Beach volleyball in Goa
Try your bump, set and spike in stunning Goa, on the West coast of India. Play a game of beach volleyball on the sandy beaches that stretch along the Arabian Sea. In between sets, explore the blend of Indian and Portuguese influences that have developed over the last 500 years.

Row in Boston
Perhaps the next best place to row outside of Britain is the Charles River in Boston, USA. Head out on the river for an early morning session with the likes of Harvard with the backdrop of the Boston skyline. Boston offers a bit of old world feel in a modern city.

Run in Rio
Make your way to Brazil a few years in advance of the next games to get a competitive edge. Nothing could inspire you more to take up running than the beaches and bikinis of Rio de Janeiro.