Imaginative explorers 'want adventure holidays and culture during gap year'
Tuesday, November 10, 2009British imaginative travellers enjoy immersing themselves in local culture and taking part in adventure activities when they head out on their gap years, according to a study by The Gap Year: Challenge New Zealand.
The report showed that adventure sports were extremely popular for the 16 to 25 year-old age bracket and featured regularly as an essential part of a gap year for these travellers.
In addition, the survey also revealed that 20 per cent of Brits heading out on a trip think that learning the local language is very important - nearly as important as keeping in touch with family and friends while out there.
Andrew Robertson, executive producer of Gap Year: Challenge New Zealand, said: "Wildlife, culture and adventure sports all rated highly in this research."
New Zealand has become an extremely popular destination and model Kimberley Marren, 22, added: "I've always dreamt of going to New Zealand."
Lonely Planet recommends the Abel Tasman National Park for those visiting the country, as well as the spectacular city of Auckland.
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