Adventure travel news - 2009
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Celebrity couple Katy Perry and Russell Brand are among the imaginative travellers enjoying a romantic holiday in India during the December festive season.
The Waking Up In Vegas singer posted a picture of the well-travelled pair - they also ventured to Austria earlier this month - in front of the Taj Mahal, to her Twitter account.
She wrote: "In India, the motto is ... you gotta go with the flow."
The structure is considered to be one of the most romantic buildings in the world and was built in Agra from 1631 to 1648.
Imaginative travellers could be heading to Egypt and Turkey next year if comments made by On the Beach are anything to go by.
According to the travel company, keen explorers booked trips in their droves over the Christmas break, perhaps wanting to leave behind the cold weather in search of hotter climates and it witnessed 35 per cent more enquiries than in 2008.
These two destinations proved particularly popular, its bookings revealed, with travellers wanting to head there for their summer holidays.
Imaginative travellers might want to consider Croatia as their next holiday destination after it was revealed that the country could offer good value for money in 2010.
According to Hidden Croatia, because the location is outside of the eurozone, travellers may see more favourable currency exchanges than countries using the euro.
In addition, the destination has good flying connections from the UK and high-quality resorts and hotels to boast.
British families on a budget who are keen to take a long-haul holidays in 2010 may do well to consider Thailand, especially as some airlines offering flights from the UK to Australia are also offering "very competitive" deals on trips to the Asian nation.
This is according to Travelmood managing director Rad Sofronijevic, who anticipated that it will be less expensive to travel to Thailand in 2009 than it will be in 2010.
He commented that the country is "very affordable", particularly if holidaymakers are willing to book early for the best airfare and hotel deals.
Imaginative travellers with an interest in marine life may wish to try their hand at diving in Egypt, according to the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC).
Alison Dando, marketing and membership manager at the organisation, commented that holidaymakers departing from the UK will find diving destinations in the Red Sea particularly appealing as the destination is just a few hours away by plane.
Imaginative travellers could find Costa Rica holidays appealing next year after the country was included in TravelMail's list of travel trends for 2010.
According to Sebastian Lander, writing in the Daily Mail's travel section, the Central American location is set to become popular among explorers hoping to immerse themselves in jungle and the surroundings that offer "fabulous" beaches and unique wildlife.
Advice has been given by Thomson and First Choice which may interest imaginative travellers thinking of booking their next trip in the coming months.
The travel company stated that it is important for those wanting to go away in the summer to organise the vacation as soon as possible.
Dermot Blastland, managing director of TUI Travel UK and Ireland, commented: "There will be less chance to grab a last-minute deal nearer the summer so if you want to get yourself a bargain and ensure you have the best choice in holiday, now is the best time to book."
Imaginative travellers will be heading to destinations such as South Africa, Japan, Argentina and China in 2010, according to a top ten list of most popular must-see destinations for next year.
A visit to Hong Kong was named as the third-most popular choice for holidaymakers, according to a poll by STA Travel, followed by Mexico City.
"Travellers are looking to make the most of their precious time off work by visiting some of the world's most aspirational cities that they consider to be must-see destinations," said product director at the company Ian Swain.
Imaginative travellers who are interested in taking an eco-tourism break may wish to consider booking a holiday in Australia.
New accommodation has been opened in the South Australia destination of Adelaide that offers travellers the opportunity to spend the night in an eco-tent.
Situated just 20 minutes from the city centre, the Adelaide Shores Caravan Park has opened six new eco-tents on West Beach.
British imaginative travellers save up throughout the year to ensure that they can take a foreign trip and reward themselves for their hard work.
This is according to industry expert from travelsupermarket Bob Atkinson, who said that a holiday is seen as one of the "main highlights" of people's years.
"It gives us the opportunity to rest, relax, party or indulge in our interests, with more and more of us taking activity breaks, whether they are cultural, sporty or family-orientated," he continued.
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