Adventure tips

You can’t go too far in travel industry circles without hearing that activities and experiences represent one of the biggest (and often untapped) opportunities for multiple businesses across the industry. 

Intrepid Travel has overhauled its marketing strategy in the past few years.

Whether you are on a journey of self-discovery, or just need some vacation time to yourself, solo travel can afford the most rewarding adventures. If you've never traveled alone before, the thought can be intimidating. But once you hit the road, you might just find your own company to be the best.

I spent a week on safari in South Africa, visiting three different reserves.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9 min read

Any anxiety you might feel when you read the words self-driving holidays in Namibia evaporates almost the instant you arrive at the Explore Namibia offices in Windhoek. There are a lot of 4x4 vehicles being prepped, cleaned, safety checked and equipped for independent adventurers eager to discover this wonderful country for themselves.

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Jul 18, 2024 • 6 min read

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Jul 17, 2024 • 7 min read

Embarking on a trip around the world is a thrilling adventure that begins long before you step on that first plane. 

Love great food, fantastic adventures, and even better company? Then it's time to get excited becauseFood & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure have announced who's coming to the highly anticipated Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, presented by Explore Charleston. 

Jul 16, 2024 • 7 min read

The global adventure tourism market, valued at $324.9 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 19.5%. Factors such as increased income, affordable travel, and advanced technology fuel this growth.

Swissôtel opens its first all-inclusive resort in Sharm El Sheikh, offering luxurious amenities, diverse dining options, and thrilling entertainment for a memorable family experience in a stunning desert and seaside setting.

Hurtigruten Expeditions appoints Alex McNeil as Chief Expedition Officer, enhancing their adventure travel and sustainability focus, with new itineraries to Greenland and the Norwegian Arctic.

The nervous energy was palpable as hundreds of bike riders, shrink-wrapped in colorful Lycra outfits, waited for the start of the 50-mile Half-Century ride from the Santa Fe Railyard, a center for art galleries, restaurants and a weekly farmers’ market in Santa Fe, N.M. Then, at last, we were winding through town as eight police officers on motorcycles leapfrogged ahead to guard the intersections.

Traveling in a golf cart encourages people to stop and connect on a more private level. These carts have a friendly note that will help travelers strike up discussions and casual encounters with people from all walks of life, no matter where they travel.

Original Diving launches Short Break Dives to the Azores, Iceland, Gozo, Oman, and Egypt, offering divers quick, enriching underwater adventures paired with unique local experiences.

With attractions like Jurassic World VelociCoaster — which tops out at an eye-watering 70 miles per hour — and spine-chilling annual festivities like Halloween Horror Nights, it can be easy to think that Universal Orlando is only meant for thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies. While Universal has certainly perfected the formula on their hair-raising rides and events, the park also has plenty to offer to families with young children.

Mention the Orient Express to most people, and you’re likely to conjure up visions of the private five-star luxury train — Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — whose meticulously restored coaches feature every conceivable Belle Epoque bell and whistle: acres of mirror-finish mahogany, sophisticated silver service, a pianist taking after-dinner requests at the lounge car’s baby grand.