Making the Most of Adventure Holidays | The key to making the most of adventure holidays is as simple as lining up the kind of activities that get your adrenaline flowing and choosing a destination that really takes your fancy. Fortunately, the list of activities you can choose from these days is virtually never ending and the number of idyllic locations within a few hours flight time of the UK is perhaps even more extensive.

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One of the best ways to make sure that your next adventure holiday is one that you wont forget in a hurry is to take the time to learn a new skill. Whether its sailing, snowboarding or ski-diving, you’re sure to remember just where and when you first took up the challenge. As you’ll no doubt be aware, Europe is blessed with some exquisitely sun-drenched coastlines and breath-taking mountain ranges, which can each be the perfect places to test yourself in a new and exciting way depending on the time of year.

You’ll want to do some homework online before you book your next activity-based getaway but there are bargains to be found throughout the year whatever adventure you have in mind. One activity that more and more people are getting roped into is rock climbing, with destinations across France, Italy and beyond offering the ideal place to combine the outdoor pursuit with great food, accommodation and company. You can book rock climbing holidays at knock-down prices right now with deals available to suit any number of people or if you’re travelling independently this time around.

Alternatively, if you’re travelling as a family with young children or teenagers with you then there are plenty of holiday packages available now that offer parents the chance to try something new and youngsters all the entertainment they can handle. In fact, an adventure vacation might just be the best trip you’ve ever booked.

Living the American Holiday Dream | If you fancy somewhere a little further afield and a bit more special than your average beach break, a trip to the Americas could be just what you're after.

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Package holidays to USA boast a huge variety of options – from skiing in the Rockies and taking in the sights of New York City, to living it up in Las Vegas or partying with the rich and famous in Miami.

This is an exciting and diverse destination that really does serve up that holiday of a lifetime – and if you've got the kids in tow, you can't go wrong with a trip to Florida. With all the thrilling roller coasters, hair-raising rides and memorable experiences they could ever imagine, the magical world of Disney in Florida is bound to be an absolute hit with your kids (and big kids too).

Or if you fancy something more exotic – perhaps for a honeymoon or a romantic break just for two – the Caribbean Coast of Mexico certainly ticks all the right boxes. Just like a Bounty ad, this glorious sun-drenched part of the world is all gently swaying palm trees and powder-soft sands melting into an oasis of azure seas.

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But this slice of paradise isn't just for the select few. If you're mindful of cost, you can rest assured that you'll find plenty of affordable options as well as some tempting late deals and upgrade discounts. Take Cancun for instance, a stylish resort on the Southern Mexico coast. There is an abundance of Cancun holiday offers offering a great selection of late deals and discounts, perfect if you're on a budget or looking for a last-second deal.

So whether you're heading for a weekend of excess in Vegas, hitting the high road for the driving holiday of a lifetime or planning to take it easy on a sun-drenched beach in the Caribbean, the Americas has got it all.