Adventure Travel: A New Breed of Tourism


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A new breed of tourism is emerging. Rather than simply whiling away the hours, lounging at the beach with a frothy drink in hand; travelers are showing a renewed sense of spirit and adventure. In a concerted effort to expand their horizons, increasing numbers of vacationers are booking trips which have the ability to transcend them beyond their every-day visceral and physical existences.
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Adventure travel vacations invite tourists to actively explore the history, culture, landscape and wildlife at their destination, including activities like touring ancient ruins in Mexico, salmon fishing in Alaska or taking a cruise on the Black Sea.

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