Adventure holidays to increase this year?
Wednesday, February 03, 2010The number of youngsters opting to take up an adventure holiday on a gap year in the next 12 months is set to rise due to increased competition for university places.
According to i-to-i, thousands of A-level students are now thinking about becoming a traveller instead of going straight into university and boosting their communications and teamwork skills in the process.
Richard Oliver, chief executive of the Year Out Group, said: "Planning a gap year requires determination and commitment, while the experience and skills gained on a well-planned gap year enable the student to bring a wider, global perspective to their studies."
Gap years can involve volunteering in a foreign country, such as teaching English or helping out on community development projects, or simply taking the step out of a comfort zone and experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he added.
STA Travel recently named 2010 the Year of Adventure, with Brits expected to fit more destinations such as India, the Galapagos Islands and Kenya into their two-week breaks.
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