5 great activity holidays around the World

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Awaken your sense of adventure with an outdoor activity vacation. From trekking new heights to exploring the depths of the ocean, there are many activities for you to choose from across the globe.

Whether you’re an adrenalin junkie looking for your next thrill, or you’d like to try something a little different for this year’s vacation, take a look at our top five activities. Wherever you go, make sure you compare foreign exchange rates to get a great deal on currency.

Skiing in the Alps

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Stretching from Italy to Slovenia, the Alps are a year round tourist destination, but during the colder months (December to April) the snow capped peaks become populated by winter sports enthusiasts, who come to take advantage of the ideal ski, snowboard and toboggan conditions. Spread across several countries, including France, Austria and Italy – it is even possible to ski from one nation to the next.

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Mountain biking in Chile

Home to Cancha Carrera, considered one of the best downhill mountain bike routes in the world, Chile is a great destination for an activity vacation on wheels. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Cancha Carrera is not one for beginners. Combining technical riding with fast turns, it is recommended that you take a guide with you to avoid getting lost as well as repair kits, sunscreen, waterproof clothes and plenty of water.

Sailing in Greece

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Looking for some relaxation time amongst all the adventure? A sailing vacation in the Ionian Islands of Greece offers the perfect opportunity to mix thrill time with chill time. On board your yacht you’ll be shown the ropes by an experienced crew, allowing you to explore the stunning seas, idyllic islands and charming harbors in comfort and safety.

Snorkeling in Australia

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One of the world’s most accessible reefs, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is home to an array of colorful discoveries and exotic marine wildlife. Snorkeling is an incredibly rewarding activity and, as long as you can swim, is relatively easy, not to mention inexpensive. There are plenty of tour operators in Cairns offering day and overnight snorkel trips for people of all ages and abilities.

Trekking in England

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The inspiration behind many great poems, England’s Lake District is home to a range of stunning walks and trails. From steady strolls, to challenging treks, the Lakes are an outdoor enthusiast magnet, appealing to those looking to enjoy the stunning scenery with a leisurely walk, as well as those interested in pushing their endurance with long distance, multi-day trails

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Giant 200 Feet Hole Opens Up in Guatemala

 May 31, 2010, a ravaging tropical storm named
Agatha swept across Central America bringing torrential rain that killed
more than 100 people and opened a 200 feet (60m) deep sinkhole in
Guatemala City which reportedly swallowed up a three-storey building.
Witnesses claim at least one man went down the hole.



Initial
reaction from geologists was that the hole is a sinkhole. Sink holes
can appear suddenly but take thousands of years in the making. The
gaping holes are usually caused by rainwater gradually eating away at
porous rock such as limestone below the surface, weakening it, and
creating a honeycomb of caverns and caves which can become packed with
mud. Floodwater may have flushed away that mud - leading everything
above it to collapse.

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But according to a new report on Discovery, the hole in Guatemala is not a sinkhole.

The
hole in Guatemala City is not a sinkhole. When you inspect it, it
doesn't even look like one. The sides are clean and featureless, and the
shape is crisp and geometrical. It helps to know that Guatemala City is
in volcanic country, not limestone country. In fact the city, like many
in Central America, sits in a former river valley that is filled to the
brim with loose volcanic tuff. When something compacts it at a deep
level, or when groundwater flow carries it away, the tuff can settle
downward. Reilly interviewed a geologist practicing in Guatemala who
gave us the correct name for this structure and its formative process: a
piping structure. Piping is also called tunnel erosion, and it's always
a concern around large dams, for instance, or when a water main or
sewer line breaks underground. [via About.com]

Incidentally,
a similar hole, 300 ft deep, opened up in Guatemala in 2007 after a
sewage pipe broke pipe just a few blocks from this weekend's disaster.

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