Adventure travel news - May
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Nature-lovers may decide to take a family adventure holiday to Belize this year to discover the country's fascinating wildlife.
Described by the Daily Mail as "a land of beauty, beasts and breathtaking sights", Belize could be an ideal destination for imaginative travellers.
Located between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize is home to a vast array of wildlife, as well as pockets of rainforest and coral reefs.
Imaginative travellers looking for "idyllic" surroundings and authentic culture should head to the independent island of Kuna Yala in Panama, according to a travel journalist.
Writing for the Times, Richard Holledge described Panama as a "surprising place" where a modern city of skyscrapers sits alongside empty rainforest.
Arriving in Kuna Yala, Mr Holledge said: "Life has been carefully - and tenaciously - frozen in time."
A trip to the "Serbian Woodstock" Guca Festival will leave you feeling that a brass band "will never sound the same again", a travel writer has said.
Describing the Baltic country in a piece for the Guardian, Garth Cartwright said: "Much beauty and magic is found here. And then there's the music."
Mr Cartwright noted that the music in Serbia was what had kept him returning since his first ever visit and the traditional styles "are richer than those of anywhere else in Europe".
Oman may be the perfect destination for imaginative travellers to get away from it all this year, it has been suggested.
Situated by the Oman Gulf and near the Hajar mountains, Muscat will provide travellers with respite from the hustle and bustle of the west, according to the Times.
Visitors may wish to stay at the Chedi, a tranquil hotel that offers travellers a place to stay that, nestled in sand dunes, "floats like a whisper on pools and water gardens in which it endlessly reflects itself".
Imaginative travellers heading to Czech Republic this summer may wish to take in some culture at the 44th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Previous years have seen famous faces such as Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley and Leonardo DiCaprio attend the event, Czech Tourism reported.
It goes on to say that the event is the most important international film festival in central and eastern Europe and is the only category A festival to take place in the Czech Republic.
Imaginative travellers looking to take in the scenery and spot wildlife on a trip abroad may wish to head to Croatia for an ecotourism break.
The island of Cres in the eastern European country is home to an eco centre in the middle of a 1,000 year old forest.
Imaginative explorers and bird lovers may wish to head to the Caput Insulae centre for a holiday of bird watching.
According to Croatia Tourism, the centre is famous for the work it carries out in preserving and conserving birdlife, especially the rare Eurasian griffon vultures.
Imaginative travellers heading on a trip to the Hungarian capital may wish to head to Heroes' Square this weekend (May 30th to June 1st).
The National Gallop will see a hundred horses and jockeys compete for a €200,000 (£173,000) prize in Budapest's main historical square.
According to events guide website WhatsOnWhen, more than 300,000 spectators attend this annual event, watching the horses race around the grandstands in the Gallop Arena.
Imaginative travellers may be interested in a trip to Puerto Rico's San Juan for a vibrant coastal break.
A historic town, San Juan is located in the Northern Coastal Plains and is an ideal place for travellers to stay following its restoration.
Writing for concierge.com, Amy Engler describes San Juan as "small and exquisitely formed, restored to its original glory," going on to add that it is a "perfect getaway".
A Morocco tour may whet the appetite of holidaymakers looking for good photography opportunities, it has been suggested.
Morocco offers a host of stunning sites and monuments for budding photographers to capture, including the Unesco World Heritage site, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
Located five hours' drive from Marrakech, the clay-fortified village has appeared in films such as Gladiator and the Prince of Persia.
Writing in the Metro, John White described Marrakech's main square, Djemaa el Fna, as offering a plethora of photograph opportunities.
British travellers could make significant savings on their travel spending by using a pre-paid currency card, a foreign exchange provider has advised.
According to the latest report from FairFX, travellers are not acting prudently when it comes to their holiday money.
Some 69 per cent of Brits said that "every penny counts" when looking to exchange their pounds but then do not use the cheapest way to spend, it revealed.
