Walking in the mountains can be transforming travel experiences. From walking the Scottish Highlands to hiking the U.S. Rockies to trekking in Nepal, there are adventures for every mountain lover.
At LiveTravelMountains.com, our sister travel blog, we’re dedicated to mountain travel and living around the world. Recently, we learned that World Expeditions is launching a new tour along the Great Himalaya Trail,the world’s longest alpine walking track.
Here are 5 more mountain adventures:
Wild about festivals? Travelers can soak up local festival culture galore this May in Brighton, which claims to be the UK’s top festival destination.
Britain’s city-by-the-sea will host an incredible 300 concerts, 1,000 caped crusaders, 1,000 artists, 1,200 live performances and 2,500 Minis.
“This year marks yet another landmark for our burgeoning festival scene,” says David Smith, spokesperson. “The sheer volume and range of events on offer is set to eclipse all that has gone before, making Brighton & Hove the only place to be in May.”
Here are festivals and events happening in Brighton this May:
Image courtesy of VisitBrighton.com
Would you love to cycle Amsterdam to The Hague?
This spring, Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA) is offering the ’springtime blooming’ cycling tour Highlights of Holland. Native-Dutchman and ALA partner Ron van Dijkhas designed the trip for 12 adult bikers at a relaxed pace of 21 to 44 miles per day.
Looking for the coolest holiday in the coolest place in 2010?
You might find it at UK ethical travel company responsibletravel.com which works with 300+ tour operators and 600 villas, lodges, B&Bs and small hotels.
Here are 10 cool holidays:
1. Snorkeling & swimming holidays in Sardinia, Italy
2. Peru eco-lodge holiday in the Amazon rainforest
3. Portugal yurt holidays
4. Atlas, Sahara & Marrakech holiday
5. Vietnam Hill Tribe holiday
6. Yukon dog sledding holiday, Canada
7. Hiking the Inca Trail
8. Full Moon Festival & Shamanism, Nepal
9. Windsurfing holidays in Greece
10. Self-drive Cuba family holiday
For more holiday ideas, check out responsibletravel.com.
Image courtesy of Italian State Tourist Board
Are you a traveler who loves walking world cities like Paris? After researching Paris Hotels , you should check out walking tours in Europe and North America with Context Travel.
The walking tour specialist organizes eclectic seminars in Paris, London, Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, Istanbul, New York and Philadelphia.
Says Paul Bennett, co-founder:
“Mass tourism has a corrosive effect on monuments, museums, and cultures. Context adheres to the principles of sustainable tourism, as elucidated by the ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Charter and the National Geographic Society’s Geotourism Charter. A portion of our profits, coupled with donations from our clients, is directed toward cultural preservation initiatives in each of the cities where we operate.”
Here of Context Travel’s 10 City Walks You’ll Love:
Fancy a greener family staycation? If you’re living in the U.K., Haven Holidays promises green staycations closer to home.
Says Haven Holidays:
‘The staycation is here to stay. (We) have seen a marked increase in families booking longer holidays this year. And it’s not just about saving money – it’s also about saving carbon emissions and shunning air travel in favour of a holiday closer to home.”
The company says it encourage kids to be more green-aware during their holidays. Each of their 35 UK holiday parks have won conservation awards and many the ‘Green Tourism’ award. Park environmental programs include recycling, energy-saving, green activities, wildlife sessions and nature walks.
For more info, check out Haven Holidays online.
Image courtesy of Haven Holidays
Image courtesy of Cycling Embassy of Denmark
If you love luxury bicycle trips, then DuVine Adventures and its global bicycle tours might be your speed.
The cycling tour company has launched a new website with brand new 2o1o itineraries: Cycling in Croatia and multi-sport tour in the Galapagos & Ecuador. Also a new blog shows images from bicycling tours; pages on the bikes, guides, wine, and history of each destination and thousands of travel tips.
Since 1996, DuVine Adventures has specialized in personalized cycling tours in Europe (France, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia); North America, South America and South Africa. Their travelers cycle and stay in the best hotels, eat gourmet cuisine and taste world-class wines.
For more info, visit DuVine Adventures online.
Images courtesy of DuVine Adventures
Fancy cycling across Africa? Then you might want to check out small, socially responsible bike tour company Tour d’Afrique.
The Toronto-based, bike tour company is named for its annual flagship tour that crosses the African continent from Cairo to Cape Town (7,500 miles in 120 days).
Photo credit: Martin Sammtleben
Are you passionate about travel photography? Then you may be intrigued by Wild Photography Holidays which specializes in small-group photography holidays and workshops in unique locations in Iceland, northern Spain and India.
The company has just announced its new summer 2010 departures to Iceland. Its four new Icelandic itineraries are : Southern Contrasts – Glaciers, Volcanoes & Waterfalls; Flowers and Landscapes of the East; Trails of the Deserted Fjords and Highland Exposure.
Says Geraldine Westrupp, co-owner, Wild Photography Holidays:
“Iceland’s young, raw, dramatic landscapes and superb ambient light combine to produce an incredible array of photographic opportunities that are quite simply without equal. By venturing beyond the beaten track, each of our distinctly different and well-paced holidays makes the most of Iceland’s wide open spaces and stunning natural scenery, allowing guests to capture unique images of places that few other visitors have seen.”
On your next trip to London, fancy staying at a greener hotel?
Then take a look at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. The hotel was recently awarded The Corporate Social Responsibility Award in Springboards Awards for Excellence 2009. Sponsored by Danon Waters, this award recognizes the five-star hotel for its commitment to the preservation of the natural environment.
The judges said the hotel “clearly demonstrated the passion and enthusiasm of the team at all levels for taking forward local programs and applying a focused and strategic approach to environmental sustainability, community development and volunteerism.”
Image courtesy of Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
