There are many reasons that encourage people to pack their bags and travel off to popular hot spots or remote locations around the world, be it attending a concert of your favourite artist, seeking adventure or visiting family in far away lands, but one of the biggest motivators has to be sport.
Taking part in a range of active pursuits both at home and overseas is a great way to enjoy a dynamic and exhilarating life and taking yourself off to some of the best locations in the world to live out your dream is a true luxury that many only ever dream of.
Whichever sport, hobby or active pursuits you like to partake in, there will be a place out there that offers it in the finest of ways, so if you’re looking to book your next trip based around your beloved pastime, then read on as we narrow down some of our favourite holidays for active travellers.
Surfing in Costa Rica
It’s well known that Costa Rica offers up some of the finest surfing opportunities across the globe with its Pacific-facing coastline providing the ultimate chance for a great day at the beach. Tamarindo, Jaco, Nosara, Dominical and Playa Grande are great places to start looking when planning your trip. Dry season falls between December and April, which makes it the perfect time to head out and hit the beaches if you’re a beginner surfer, while May to October is a good time to go if you consider yourself at intermediate level.
There are also plenty of other ways to enjoy a memorable holiday in Costa Rica, from staying in luxurious hotels to heading into the rainforest, seeking out volcanoes and soaking up the culture in capital city San Jose.
Skiing in Switzerland
The mountainous and minute country of Switzerland certainly offers its visitors a lot, from its oh-so inviting lakeside towns to explore in summer and sophisticated cities to immerse oneself in all year round, but it’s when the colder months come around that really excites as this is when some of the finest ski resorts come into their own.
Well-known resorts like Zermatt, Verbier and St. Moritz garner a lot of attention, but those like Saas-Fee are equally as inviting. This resort village sits near the Italian border and is a gateway to more than 100km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding. There are also toboggan runs, opportunities to enjoy sledding and it has a frozen grotto, the Mittelallain Ice Pavillion, which is carved into the Fee Glacier. Those who visit often fall in love with the place and if you’re hoping to put down roots, there is a great selection of luxury lodges for sale in Saas-Fee.
Golfing in southern Spain
There are mesmerising places to enjoy a great game or two of golf across the world and sunny southern Spain is up there with the best. The diverse geography, great weather, relaxed way of life and winning cuisine makes this a holiday destination that golf lovers cherish. There are more than 450 golf courses across the whole of Spain and its islands, but with 70 situated along the Costa del Sol and sandwiched between the locations of Sotogrande and Torre del Mar alone, you’ll discover that this is the biggest concentration of golf courses across the whole continent.
For the finest golfing in the region, head to the likes of award-winning Las Colinas Golf and Country Club, Malaga’s Club de Golf Finca Cortesin, the highly recommended Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, and the Parador de El Saler golf course which sits in the El Saler National Park.
Cycling in South Africa
If donning your cycling gear and getting out on the open road is what pleases you the most, then get ready to be wowed with a visit to South Africa’s Cape Town and its surrounding area. Host to events including the Cape Town Cycle Tour Sportive and Hot Chillee’s Cape Rouleur, this city provides cyclists with some of the most scenic rides on offer. March to November is a good time to visit as the weather is at its coolest between these months, and the country offers so much to visitors, from great food and wines, excellent surfing, safari trips and so much more.
