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Top Romantic Escapades for Adventurous Couples

October 19th, 2011

Couples, who have had their fill of romantic cruises or luxury suites and would rather go on an adventurous trip to rejuvenate their romance, have several options. Such escapades can be fun-filled, romantic, exploratory and at the same time bring the couple together in its own unique way. The best romantic escapades of the world include:

Scuba diving/snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

What could be better than a dive into the inviting ocean off Queensland coast, with your beloved? The quiet island of Heron is the perfect paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers over the world with its gorgeous coral islands, teeming with a variety marine life, waiting to be explored at the diver’s own pace. Just a few steps from the shore, the divers can even strap on a snorkel and stay for hours on a scuba tank, well under 20 feet of water.

White water rafting at the Magpie River at Quebec, Canada

The thrill and excitement of white water rafting is incomparable. About 805 kilometers from Manhattan, this five day adventure packed trip on the remote river Magpie is said to invigorate people like nothing else can! It covers a total of 65 kilometers and starts with a descent in to the Magpie River from a float plane. The following five days have couples paddling and airlifting around several obstacles in and around the 80-foot Magpie Falls.

Skydiving at Taupo, New Zealand

The perfect haven for seasoned skydivers- Taupo, is famously called the skydiving capital of the world. A couple sworn to live all of life’s ups and downs together, can definitely jump off a plane for that adrenaline rush that comes from extreme adventure sports. Taupo offers exclusive packages if a spot on their jump zone is reserved in advance. In fact, passengers are specially escorted to the airport office on a sporty white limousine from the local information station.

Ranch stay at Zapata Ranch in Colorado

The activities on this ranch could be a hair-raising experience for the couples while still getting them to do things together. From enjoying horse-back riding on the 50,000-acre pasture, grazing bison and cattle to riding real cow horses, assisting with maintenance of irrigation flow in fields, fixing barbed wires, monitoring water levels and grass growth. A ride through the Great Sand Dunes National Park, picnic lunches, sunrise photography, High Mountain hiking, fishing & birding trips through the ranch and San Luis Valley- the adventure on this trip is simply unstoppable!

Apart from all the above adventure trips, couples can even opt for numerous other activities like camping in forests, ATV (all-terrain vehicle) riding, skiing, bungee-jumping- all of which require considerably less time but can give similar thrills. Gazing at a still photograph of yourself and your loved one on that exciting adventure trip can bring back memories of the adventure as well as a force of adrenaline up your veins. So are you sport for that plunge with your partner?

Adventure Vacation in Himalayas

September 10th, 2011

If the scorching heat of summer season has made your life hell and forced you think some options for cocooning. Then you must proceed towards the lofty and pristine Himalayan mountains for a pleasant vacation. Its for sure that a sojourn in the lap of Himalayan mountains are the only answer to beat the intolerable heat of summer.

Himalayan mountains sharing its border with the northern fringe of India and also touching several parts of Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan are one of the fave destination for globetrotters in summer season. Himalaya mountains are one stop destination for various kinds of vacations which will surely rejuvenate your mind, body and soul and enable you to start your daily life with a fresh perspective.

Be it a leisure vacation or a pilgrimage vacation or an adventure vacation, mountain ranges of Himalayas are best for everything. Among all types of holidays, adventure vacation draws the most number of holidaymakers. Both national and international tourists loves to spend their summer vacation on Himalayas to enjoy its salubrious weather and breathtaking beauty.

Himalayan mountain ranges provides ample of scope for various kinds of exciting adventure activities within its territory. For instance, the untamed mountainous rivers originating from Himalaya mountains are the best site for white water rafting than the rugged mountainous terrains of Himalayas are ideal for trekking and mountain biking.

Even from time immemorial the snow-capped mountain peaks of Himalaya are famous among the adventure buffs of entire world for mountaineering expedition. Also the vast expanses of glistening snow of Himalayas are favorable for skiing and heli-skiing. Himalayan mountain ranges are also very popular for their diverse flora and fauna. A camping tour or jungle safari in the deep canopies of Himalaya is the best way to peep into the wild world of these rare flora and fauna.