Adventure travel news - July
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Taking a family holiday in the summer can have benefits for both adults and children, one industry spokesperson has said.
Lucy Ace, managing director at Take the Family, said: "The holidays that you have with your children are incredibly precious as they often become lifetime memories".
She went on to say that when taking a break from the toil of daily life back home, "who better to spend time with than the people closest to you."
There are activities to suit all tastes on a holiday to Poland from adventure sports to sights for transport enthusiasts, the tourist board has said.
For those visiting the Wielkopolska region of western Poland, there are many opportunities to partake in activities such as horse riding, canoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking and golf.
The region's capital city, Poznan, has "a multitude of charming spots and fantastic cultural events" that make the destination "a very special place".
Imaginative travellers are not giving up on their holiday plans this summer and are determined to get away from it all, two travel companies have said.
According to a spokesperson for Thomson and First Choice, Brits would rather give up on items such as eating out and home improvements to guarantee that they can still afford an overseas summer break.
"Whatever people are giving up - be it moving house, or a new car - they are not giving up their summer holiday abroad to the sun," she explained.
Imaginative travellers wishing to learn more about the past on a holiday in the eastern European destination of Slovenia may wish to spend some time in the fourth-largest city of Kranj.
Between the world wars, the city began constructing a series of tunnels and bunkers to shelter residents underground.
For a €3 (£2.59) entrance fee, imaginative explorers can now enter the tunnel network on a guided tour, some 70 years since the construction began.
Fishing fans need look no further than a holiday in Finland this September, for the chance to take part in a Finnish Crayfish Party.
Taking place from September 2nd to 6th, travellers can take part in a session of fishing followed by a trip to a smoked sauna.
Local experts can smoke your catch while you relax in the Tampere region of the country.
According to Visit Finland, the crayfish parties take place annually and "are the culinary highlight of the year for many Finns".
The internet is providing the over-55 age group with the opportunity to benefit from last-minute travel.
Carmel Dennis, project manager at New Media Trend Watch, said: "This generation are familiar with the internet from their workplaces and also may have the freedom to book more last-minute short breaks online."
Imaginative travellers who fit into this demographic are more likely to be free from certain constraints when booking travel such as school holidays.
Imaginative travellers searching for a new experience while on a break this summer may wish to consider heading to Croatia or Poland in July and August.
Two events taking place in these countries have been named among the top eight alternative festivals for travellers by Skyscanner.
From July 27th to 31st, Motovun in Croatia will hold the tenth annual Motovun Film Festival.
"Described by the Guardian as a 'cross between Glastonbury and Sundance' - Motovun Film Festival is now recognised as the most important film festival in former Yugoslavia," said the website.
Imaginative explorers who have taken out a travel insurance policy should rest assured when it comes to worrying about swine flu.
This is according to travel insurance provider AA, who advised holidaymakers to treat the virus in the same way as they would any other illness.
"If a traveller is beginning to feel under the weather, as often happens, we would think it natural that they may continue to travel in the hope that their discomfort is temporary," said Chris Young, director of travel insurance at the company.
Lovers of birds may wish to consider taking a holiday tour in Croatia, the tourist board has suggested.
Until October, imaginative travellers taking a break in Croatia may be able to spend a week on a bird watching holiday at an eco centre.
Located on the Croatian island of Cres, the destination is home to some 215 different species of birds, including the rare Eurasian Griffon vulture.
The Eco Centre Caput Insulae is well known for its bird conservation work and it is situated in the 1,000-year-old Tramuntana forest.
Imaginative travellers taking a summer holiday tour with the family may find there are lots of ways to save on spending once they arrive in their destination, one industry expert has said.
Self-catering can be a good way to manage a budget and save on eating out, advised Kate Kenward, director of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).
Taking a packed lunch when spending the day out can also be a good idea, she added.
