This guide to Pembrokeshire Coast Path trek is by Matt Lynch from Walk Wild. Having recently completed the 186 mile route we thought who better to write this Wales trekking holiday review. I gingerly peeled back my sock to reveal…
There are a number of travel trivia questions that always turn up in quizzes and conversations. And every time they have you scratching your head in a, ‘I really should know this’ kind of way. Well, we’re looking at the…
The Isle of Wight is a popular British beach holiday destination, located off the Hampshire coast in south of the UK. But I bet you didn’t know that the best Isle of Wight adventures offer more excitement than your typical…
With so many firms out there telling you they are the best and the safest, just what should you be looking for when rafting trip planning? Expert rafter Hamish McMaster tells you how to pick the best rafting company: The…
Are you heading to Liverpool – or already in the area – and looking for something exciting to do? Well the best Merseyside adventure sports are as good as anywhere in the UK. To inspire you we have put together…
In this guide to Austria mountain biking holidays we look at when to go, the types of riding available and the gear to take. Plus we talk about the 10 best Austrian MTB destinations to help you plan your next…
Here at Adventure Sports Holidays we don’t usually get involved with press releases. But this Crysla Ski announcement means you can snowboard or ski this winter risk free (in terms of your money cancellations etc). Check out the Crystal Ski…
More people than ever are getting into camping. So we thought it would be fun to look at the many different ways to camp. Use this guide to all camping types and styles to help you figure out what works…
Unless you have been in a coma for the last couple of decades you are sure to be aware of parkour and freerunning. But are they the same or different activities? In this extreme sports comparison we look at parkour…
Whether it is the current travel restrictions or a lack of holiday funds, a home based holiday – or staycation as it’s known – is always an option. But can you recreate adventure sports holidays at home? We come up…
We’ve all been delayed. Whether it is a strike, snow at destination, an ash cloud or just plain old ‘flight delayed’. You might just have a long layover or be at the airport ridiculously early. There are numerous reasons you…
Are you looking for a lightweight 2 person tent that packs small for hiking, biking or kayaking adventures? I’ve tried a few kayak shelters over the years but recently conducted a review of Camp Minima 2 SL. I have used…
We just discovered this article that was written back in 2005 about the best kept kitesurfing secrets. Obviously 15 years later these ‘4 unknown kitesurf spots to visit’ are now on the whole well known. But that doesn’t mean that…
Would you like to buy less plastic bottles of water, particularly when travelling? But are you worried whether the tap, or wild, water you fill your bottle with is safe to drink? Then you should consider getting a flask with…
In this guide to camping gear for first-timers we look at what equipment you need to get started. This beginner camping essentials list offers advice on the basics you require in order to be a happy camper. One positive of…
Put a group of divers together that don’t know each other and before long the conversation swings around to the best scuba diving holiday destinations. Where you have been, where you want to go and where everyone else should visit.…
Do you wake up ridiculously early when camping? Does the light wake your kids who immediately start demanding breakfast? Then you need a large blackout tent. Check out this Skandika Montana 8 Sleeper review to find out how we got…
Adventurous travellers love to escape the well trodden path to visit unknown travel destinations. With that in mind we have put together this article about 15 of the best undiscovered adventure holidays. After all adventure travel should be just that,…
Looking to plan the best United States adventure holidays? It is a huge country offering everything from skydiving to scuba diving… So to help you narrow it down, check out our top 19 active vacations in USA. Best United States…
There are many reasons to choose Cuban biking vacations. From the bike friendly attitude to the warm welcomes and the stunning beaches to the varied landscape this country has a lot to offer. Read this guide to Cuba cycling holidays…
In my first month of riding a road bike there’s been much learned, lots eaten, no weight lost but a great start made. So based on my experience here are some beginner roadie tips to help you get started. Until…
With Covid 19 putting the brakes on foreign travel people are staying at home and planning local adventures. In these tips for active holidays at home we look at how to plan an adventure staycation. What is an adventure staycation?…
Like your riding to be fuelled by gravity with minimal use of pedal power? Then you’ll want to visit the best downhill mountain biking destinations. To give you some pointers we’ve pulled together the top 14 bike parks for MTB…
Looking for a luxury hiking holiday in the Dolomites? These stunning mountains have more than their fair share of top quality hotels. Find out how my wife and I got on in this review of Adler Hotel in Ortisei, Italy.…
Sailing articles about tropical destinations are a dime a dozen, but rarely are they about sailing around England. So we’ve pulled together 7 of the best places to sail in Southern UK. Sailing around England There is great sailing to be…
Want to know which fins you should buy for your surfboard? Then read this useful guide to choosing the best surfboard fins for your surfing style. We discuss different types of fins and when they should be used. Around thirty…
In this beginners guide to scuba diving we look at the dive gear and diver lingo We also take a journey into SCUBA origins to discover how it was developed and what the acronym actually means. Why scuba dive? American…
Want to experience the best Canary Islands windsurfing destinations? Of course you do! After all the archipelago has some of the top windsurfing worldwide. To help you narrow down the selection check out 10 of the best Canaries windsurf spots…
Scottish skiing holidays are much derided, but when conditions are good they can be very good. So we’ve pulled together 11 tips to ski Scotland, to help you make the most of the UK’s only ski resorts. Scottish skiing holidays…
There’s several types of long distance kayaking and canoeing. Distance races, expeditions, marathons and overnight kayak trips to name a few. They all need a level of preparedness way beyond your normal paddle. When long distance kayaking there are so…
