Spencer Neal asked:


What exactly is Small Group Adventure Travel?

Lucky means many things to many people. I have never won a large sum of money in fact I never won anything really. I have a nice place to stay and enough to eat but I work for that so I’m not sure how much it has to do with luck. I find more red lights than green and I never get away with anything that is even slightly naughty. But I am a lucky man.

I have worked in small group adventure travel for 10 years now I have experienced many countries and sights, made real friends and learnt a great deal. Travel makes me happy and a happy man is a lucky man.

Small group adventures is a fast growing sector of the travel industry, some say the fastest, but it’s a style of travel that has many misconceptions. Unlike other styles of travel such as cruising, or a beach resort the words small group adventure is quite cloudy for travellers and travel agents alike. So what I want to do, as simply as I can, is clarify what small group adventure is all about.

Adventure

Adventure is the word that starts to confuse us because adventure means different things to different travellers. Think of this type of adventure as a genuine experience of a country and it’s people. So if we are having an adventure in Tuscany, for example, we would stay in a beautiful Tuscan farmhouse, meet Tuscans in a local restaurant eating great Tuscan food. Now if we were having a genuine experience in say Papua we will be trekking through thick jungle, staying in a remote village house and the food, well, it will be local.

Escorted tours in small groups.

The words group or escorted tour can conjure up visions of name badges, flag waving guides and one hour toilet stops. Small groups average 12 people of many nationalities from different backgrounds and all ages. Small groups mean more attention from guides and leaders and a lot more freedom. For most it is a relaxed way to travel that gives you freedom and expert local knowledge but takes the hassles of day to day travelling away.

Age

The average age of one of our travellers is 18 to 70. Travellers are attracted to different destinations, level of budget and comfort. This determines what type of person travels on which trip. Generally the group you are travelling with will have chosen that trip for the same reasons as you. Will they be the same age as you? Maybe but you will find you will have a lot in common.

Accommodation

Small groups do not need to book big hotels. Your budget determines the facilities of your place to stay but not the comfort. People travelling on a budget will be staying in basic but clean, comfortable and central accommodation. You can afford something a little more then stay with a Maharajah in his palace or in a family run 4 star boutique hotel. You can afford the best then we will find you the best hotels hand picked for their uniqness.

Responsible Travel

The only time you can have more fun being responsible than not being responsible is travelling. Giving back to people who welcome you to their country is a responsible thing to do. How can we do this? We can use operators that take us to eat in a good local restaurants, that use family run hotels, that use local businesses to help run their trips, we could buy some souvenirs from the markets or visit some sight that is away from the crowds. We could also use operators that have different community projects help those that need help the most. We can even get involved in those projects by donations or spending a couple of days helping out on a volunteer holiday.

This, I hope, clears some of the haze surrounding small group adventures. There are many other questions to be answered I’m sure so you can contact me on the address below.

Spencer Neal has worked in adventure travel since 1997. His many adventures and passion for travel has led him to part own an online adventure travel agency Travel Light www.travellight.co.za specialising in world wide adventures for South Africans. You can contact him at spencer@travellight.co.za

James Sheldon asked:


Traveling to Fiji may very well be an adventure in and of itself, but not until you reach the tropical paradise will you realize what Fiji adventure is truly all about. Perhaps that is the mysterious allure of the exotic Fiji Islands. They are a place that is perfect for rest and relaxation, as well as being a place to find some of the world’s greatest adventures. Whether you love to play underwater as an honorary fish, surf with the dolphins or explore Fiji’s tropical and mountainous interior terrain, there’s something for every adventurous heart, even if you only feel like watching the surfers from your comfortable spot on the beach.

Fiji Adventure Travel

One of the best ways to enjoy true Fiji adventure travel is by finding a location that offers a little bit of it all. If you can find a location, then you need to find an outlet that offers access to help unleash your potential. One of the best adventure stays in all of Fiji can do just that, while allowing you to rest and relax like royalty when you retire for the day. That location: The Koro Sun Resort.

The Koro Sun Resort And Fiji Adventure

For starters, to enjoy a Fiji adventure, you want to get away from the crowds and the stream of people that are moving in one direction toward an activity on a particular beach. There’s no adventure in it — there’s no feeling of discovery. At the Koro Sun, problem number one is solved, because you’ll feel free from the crowds on their beautiful resort grounds located on the southern shore of Vanua Levu.

Nestled into nearly 100 acres of rainforest, you’ll quickly discover how perfect this area is for adventure. Whether you would want to explore the rainforest in search of tropical wildlife, or in search for waterfalls, you’ll find exactly what you’re hoping for. The beach gives way to perfect snorkeling opportunities, and as a guest of the Koro Sun, you can take advantage of a kayak in order to get to some more impressive depths, where the underwater world truly comes alive.

The Koro Sun also offers opportunity to catch a few waves, catch a few fish, enjoy some hiking, biking, tennis, golf, volleyball or experience the best scuba diving in Fiji.

Koro Sun Accommodations — Fiji Adventure Travel

The Koro Sun Resort offers so much access to so many activities, that a stay here is completely appropriate. When you consider what your accommodations include in the world of adventure, as well as the enjoyment three all-inclusive gourmet meals daily, you really can’t find a better way to find yourself neck deep in Fiji adventure or Fijian culture.

Choose from any number of Bure style accommodations, offering privacy, romance or even the space to host or vacation with friends and family. You can choose from two-bedroom deluxe Bures, or three-bedroom Koro Sun Villas, which take the living adventure, to another level.

If Fiji adventure travel is your goal, consider the Koro Sun Resort to be your luxurious base camp at which to start!

Jhye asked:


The loves of vacation makes people trespass the whole world just for that thrill of it. Vacation enables people to de-stress after a whole year of work and adventure vacation is the rage nowadays. The exoticness of the location fascinates the adventure spirit of many and there is no need to convince them to drop their work if they are presented with an adventure vacation to the places of their interest.

The break from routine and the chances to see places otherwise not able to experience right in their backyard led people to wanderlust. Any charming location that piques their curiosity will led them to take a trip and find out what the places got to offer. Of all types of vacations, adventure vacation is the most captivating and the globe offers many such destinations that will have you regretting not going there earlier.

On the subject of adventure vacation, there is adventure sailing vacation but don’t see yourself as Indiana Jones or Lara Croft. The adventure sailing adventure is safe and pleasant but will still tempt your adventure spirit. People irrespective of their ages can participate in adventure sailing vacation as it is getting popular with practically every imaginable activities available.

Adventure sailing vacation is action packed and is appropriate for those who are adventurous by pandering to those who like to live life on the edge but generally most desire to travel with their family. Adventure sailing vacation can accommodate people of all ages so you can bring even your 3 generation family to whatever they fancy.

Adventure vacation, especially sailing vacation is very memorable and full of joy which is different from leisure vacation. Knowing your budget and preferences, you can then pick the ultimate adventure sailing vacation. There are many types of themes to choose from that take you to exotic site. It can be a family theme sailing vacation or unique occasion such as Christmas or Halloween. Irrespective of what you’re looking for, an adventure sailing vacation that is informative, a total relaxation through indulging or pleasurable and exploratory, you can be certain to find one that is just there for you.

Once you have work out your budget and schedule, then choose the theme and book it. The itinerary will come with the theme and you can then get yourself pack for the vacation. Any vacation, including adventure sailing vacation require planning ahead, so whatever you need are be packed and ready. Do not leave it till last minute as a spoilt vacation is the greatest nightmare.

With the adventure sailing vacation that is a perfect fit for your budget and preferences, there is only to look forward to it. Go on a sailing vacation now as there is so much you can discover and benefit for it will enlighten you tremendously.