Are you suffering from P.O.D.? Post Olympic Depression
As Post-Olympic Depression or P.O.D. sweeps the UK, independent holiday specialist Chameleon Worldwide suggests a number of ways in which to enjoy an active holiday in keeping with the theme of the games, whilst keeping POD firmly at bay!
Conquer Kilimanjaro
We witnessed what high altitude training does for Africa’s middle and long distance runners so why not take on an Olympic-size trek and conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania? The trek is non-technical (no climbing equipment required) so anyone with a good level of fitness and experienced hikers can expect to make the summit (5896m).
Walks Worldwide offers weekly departures from now until March with a variety of route options including the lesser-trodden Rongai Route, taking 4.5 days to ascend and just 1.5 days to descend. The price of £795 pp (two sharing) includes all transportation, 7-nights’ accommodation (camping/hotels), most meals, porters, cook and guide. Walks Worldwide will book your flights on request. walksworldwide.com.
Greece family sailing adventure
Head for the home of the Olympic Games and get your wannabe Ben Ainslie’s started at an early age on the 8-day Greek Island Sailing holiday. The holiday is based at the Nikiana Beach Club, located by a sandy beach in the village of Nikiana, on the east coast of Lefkas. Activities include cycling, wind-surfing and sailing. Dinghy and windsurfing courses are also available. The holiday costs from £249 per person (same price adults/children – min. age 6) which includes all transportation, activities as detailed in the itinerary, 7-nights’ B&B and a tour leader.
Families Worldwide can book flights on request. familiesworldwide.co.uk.
Get active in Cambodia
If you’re not too sure that Olympic discipline you would excel at then you can try both Kayaking and Cycling on the 13 day Active Cambodia trip. Highlights will include cycling the Mekong River Trail, kayaking on the Tonle River, trekking through the rainforest and exploring iconic Ankor Wat.
The holiday costs from £1095pp (two sharing) which includes all ground transportation, 12-nights’ accommodation, most meals, activities as detailed in the itinerary, and the services of a tour leader. Flight-inclusive prices are available on request. adventureworldwide.co.uk.
Get energetic in Costa Rica
This energetic holiday is an invigorating cocktail of nature and adrenalin that shows you the highlights of this amazing country and keeps you on the go! Activities include flying through the rainforest on a zip wire, white-water rafting on the Sarapiqui River, riding a horse ranchero-style, mountain biking near Costa Rica’s famous volcanoes and canoeing on the Caribbean coast.
The holiday costs from £2794 pp (two sharing) which includes flights, all transportation, 8-nights’ B&B (plus 2 lunches and 2 dinners), activities as detailed in the itinerary and the service of a tour leader. chameleonworldwide.co.uk.
