Active Vacations

Interlaken is known to be the adrenaline capital of Switzerland. This place is perfect for all the travelers wanting to visit the famous Mittelhorn, go paragliding around the mountains, mountain bike through the wildlife, or even just snowboard and ski for the day in the beautiful Swiss Alps.

These islands located in the Mediterranean sea are part of the Sicilian region of Italy. The Aeolian archipelago is composed of seven volcanic islands: Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, Vulcano, and Salina. Not only are they part of the UNESCO World Heritage lists, but active travelers will get the chance to hike on top of active and dormant volcanoes, go snorkeling around the barrier reefs, and admire dolphins and sea turtles in the wild.

The city of Cuzco, is the perfect place for active travelers to go to if they have an affinity for ancient history. The legendary city of Machu Picchu, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a location that deserves a visit. The Inca Trail leads travelers up 13,800 feet to arrive at the location of these marvelous ancient ruins, also known as The Lost City of the Incas.

Travelers wanting to enjoy some adventurous activities will find that Tromsø has quite a few to offer. Visitors will get the chance to go dog sledding, camping out at night while watching the northern lights, as well as hiking around the splendid scenery.

The city of Santiago di Compostela, Spain, is the final destination for the pilgrimage trail known as Camino de Santiago. Travelers may decide to embark on shorter trails (which can take from less than a day to around 20 days) or do the full trail (which can take over a month and about 14 to 16 miles a day).