Adventure Vacations Europe

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Planning the ultimate adventure vacation or hope to add a little excitement to a beach or otherwise relaxing trip? You are sure to find options in any climate or location. Hiking, climbing, skiing, and mountain biking are great ways to add a thrill depending on the time of year when visiting the mountains. Visit a river for the ultimate rafting or river kayaking adventure. Take a scuba diving course or bring your snorkeling gear to the sea for an underwater landscape filled withlife. Looking for lions, tigers or bears? Schedule a safari to truly immerse yourself in the world of the wild. ...read more »

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Interlaken

Interlaken is Switzerland’s oldest and most popular tourist destination, with tons of fun activities and gorgeous views of the Swiss Alps including the majestic Jungfrau Mountain. In summer, adventure lovers may enjoy swimming or sailing on Lake Brienz... read more »
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Madrid

Madrid has stood in the center of the Iberian Peninsula as the capital of Spain since 1562. Its southern and elevated location allows for warm, dry summers and cool winters, making for excellent traveling weather all year round. As a tourist destination... read more »
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London

The capital city of the UK and England, London is one of the great "world cities." With a diverse mixture of old world history and modern capitalism, London has so much to offer any traveler. From the Tower of London to its avant-garde nightclubs to a q... read more »
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Santorini

Santorini is a destination perfect for those looking for beautiful sea views and wonderful sunsets. Beaches of white, black and red sands can be found here, as well as great volcano views and fun caves to explore. Visitors frequently come for wedding ce... read more »
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Amsterdam

A "Gateway to Europe", Amsterdam attracts millions of visitors year round. For some, its main attractions are the works of Van Gough and Rembrandt or the intricate labyrinth of canals. For others, Amsterdam's draw is its Red Light district and world-fam... read more »
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Pamplona

Pamplona: home of the San Fermin festival, famous for “the running of the bulls” ritual. Travelers from all over visit this city to witness the fiesta that Ernest Hemingway immortalized in his world-famous novel The Sun Also Rises. The lush green Pampl... read more »
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Munich

From the elegance of its grand boulevards to the brass bands that perform at the beer halls, visitors can see immediately that Munich residents know how to enjoy life. Munich is compact and manageable, contains more theatres than any other city in Germa... read more »
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Vilnius

Stylish Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and a city with charm, history, and vitality. Its Baroque Old Town is the largest in Eastern Europe and has been praised as the “New Prague.” Though small, Vilnius is a multinational city with significant Pol... read more »
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Bled

Northwest Slovenia is home of Bled, one of the beautiful tourist locations in Europe. Famous for its glacially formed Lake Bled and the iconic castle that overlooks it, Bled is a romantic getaway that aristocrats have been vacationing in for centuries.... read more »
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Venice

If Rome is history, Venice is romance. Built entirely on water and passable only by boat or on foot, there is no place quite like it. Visitors cannot help being impressed by the sheer beauty of the canals, the lively piazzas, the centuries of art. Venic... read more »

Top Five Adventure Trip Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Jul 16 07'

by Shane S a 40 year old male from San Francisco, on vacation in Amsterdam

The first words that come to mind when you think Amsterdam are "Red LIght District". So of course... after stepping off the plane,... Continue reading »
CMC allied advance on Font! | Apr 04 07'

by Verity and Martin a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from Essex, on vacation in Fontainebleau

"After a quick breakfast and drive into Milly for fresh baguettes we all headed over to the Cul de Chien beach"

Thursday 5th AprilThe day started with an 8.15am ferry to Calais and as always we had driven to within about 8 miles of the port the night before a... Continue reading »
Off to the Palio - Siena Italy | Jun 29 06'

by babeck a female traveling as a couple from Fremont, on vacation in Siena

"Il Palio: Men in Tights"

30 June We had breakfast, packed, went out to do a couple of errands and were able to store our luggage at the hotel while we grabbed some lunch... Continue reading »
Cycling with jet lag and airport sleep | Sep 16 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Carlingford

"(Wo)man cannot cycle on an empty tank"

After a week visiting the family in England it was time to make my way to Ireland on my second sponsored trip. The idea was to explore the adventur... Continue reading »
begining of a new trip | Oct 22 06'

by Hallilw a 23 year old female from Sheridan, on vacation in Edinburgh

We all decided it was safest to get to the airport the afternoon before Tony's 1:30pm flight, just in case there was some difficulty getting the... Continue reading »