Posts Tagged ‘Adventure’

Family Adventures During Your Dartmouth Holiday

December 8th, 2011

You are sometimes in quandary on where to spend your vacation and how to spend it so you and your family will really enjoy a truly memorable one. If you go on Dartmouth holidays, there will always be attractions and activities that will cater to each member’s interest. Dartmouth has great beaches and water sports that water lovers would really appreciate. There are also thrilling rides at theme and adventure parks, museums, castles and many more for those times when you want or need to stay indoors. You must stay at the secure Dartmouth holiday cottages though so you can have a comfortable place to return to after an exciting tour of Dartmouth. It is highly recommended that you book your Dartmouth holiday cottages even before you leave for your holidays so you are guaranteed to have them waiting for you when you reach Dartmouth. Here are some places that you must visit together with your family when you are staying in your luxurious Dartmouth holiday cottages.

The Milky Way Adventure Park

If you are staying at the spacious Dartmouth holiday cottages, the Milky Way Adventure Park is just a few minutes’ drive away. It is considered as the biggest indoor park in North Devon and has several activities ready to provide your family with several exciting activities. The park has a total of 2.5 acres of indoor facilities and over 10 acres of outdoor areas which give you the perfect place to explore with your family. You can easily access the park from the many Dartmouth holiday cottages and it is one place that you can go to any day of the year even when in bad weather. At the park, you will be served by the friendly staffs that make sure that they are available to assist you. You will have a memorable moment in the Milky Way Adventure Park so make sure you include this in your itinerary.

The Cosmic Typhoon

The Cosmic Typhoon is located at the Milky Way Adventure Park. It is the tallest and fastest roller-coaster ride in the whole Devon. You must try out this thrilling ride as it will make you long for more. When you are at the adventure park, this is one ride that you must immediately fall in line for. This ride will give you one of a kind fun and adventure.

The Adventure Island

The Adventure Island is one place where your family, most especially your children, will want to go to. It would be a good idea to leave your holiday cottage right early in the morning so you can have more time to take part in the action at the Adventure Island. This sits on a 7-acre site located in Essex and is easily accessible from your Dartmouth holiday cottages. Both indoor and outdoor activities are available for visitors of all ages. Some of the favourites include Raging River Log Flume, Mr. Smee’s Boat Ride, Jungle Safari and Barracuda. This is one place that you will not regret bringing your family to especially when you know that they go back to your Dartmouth holiday cottages tired but extremely happy.

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Luxury Rail Travel From Cairo To Cape Town

November 12th, 2011

There are some journeys in the world that still embody an ancient sense of adventure and wonder. The opportunity to partake of luxury rail travel across the complete length of the African continent by rail is certainly the stuff that dreams are made of. Thanks to the development of new networks, and changes on the political scene, modern day adventurers can now explore the stunning sights and sounds of this timeless land by the most traditional form of transport.

If you have a passion for rail travel, and are looking for a trip that will live large in your memory, the option of traversing Africa by rail is an activity that should be given serious thought. In fact, the idea of traveling from the shores of the Mediterranean all the way down to the tip of South Africa by train is not new. One of the first people to propose such a journey was Cecil John Rhodes, a nineteenth century industrialist.

Fast forward to today and there are a number of tour operators who organize pan-African rail journeys. Whether you have already spent time exploring some of Africa, or if the amazing vibrancy of this most ancient land is new to you, the journey of discovery and adventure that awaits is sure to fill your heart, body, and soul with wonder.

To journey from Cairo to Cape Town in complete style and comfort is not an activity for the faint of heart. During the four weeks of travel you would witness sights the like of which are available nowhere else in the world. As of today, there has only been small groups of intrepid adventurers who have made the entire trip overland through Egypt, North Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa and the journey’s end.

If you are a genuine rail enthusiast you may be aware that as of today, it is still not possible to cover the entire 6000 miles of the African continent by train. There is a 500 mile gap that would need to be traversed by other means, most tour operators would provide private flights to overcome this short break in the continent’s rail network.

Following in the footsteps of the world’s greatest adventurers is an opportunity to cherish. Combining luxury train travel with a trip through some of the planet’s most breathtaking landscapes is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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