{"id":720,"date":"2015-06-25T08:34:07","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T06:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.goalmap.com\/?p=720"},"modified":"2022-02-04T11:26:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T10:26:00","slug":"top-15-active-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.goalmap.com\/en\/top-15-active-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 15 Active Holidays \u2013 Get Ready for an Energetic Summer !"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of course you LOVE holidays, but after a few days of rest, you start to get bored with the combo \u201cbreakfast-beach-reading-lunch-beach-reading-dinner-sleep\u201d. No, usual holidays are not made for you. You want ACTIVE holidays, you want to actually DO things during your leisure time, LEARN new skills, DISCOVER new sensations. You want DIFFERENT\u00a0holidays, unforgettable experiences that stay with you long after the holiday is over. Good news: we are just like you! That\u2019s why we’ve selected 15 great active holidays, from cycling in the Ch\u00e2teaux de la Loire area to chasing the Northern Lights in Finland or swimming in Croatia\u2026<\/p>\n

If you happened to have experimented one of our suggestions, tell us about your experience, we love to hear from you!<\/em><\/p>\n

P.S: You\u2019ll notice that many of the destinations are in France, yeah, we\u2019re a bit chauvinist, but isn\u2019t France the most beautiful country in the world? \ud83d\ude09
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#1 – GR20 in Corsica – the toughest long distance trail in Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Image by altre-cime.com<\/em><\/p>\n

GR 20 is a long distance trail that crosses Corsica diagonally from north to south. It’s 180k long with a total variation in height of about 10,000 metres. It is considered to be the most difficult of all the GR routes and one of the most beautiful mountain trail in Europe. If you\u2019re fit, you can walk it in +\/- 12 days.<\/p>\n

All those who completed it will tell you the same thing: it\u2019s difficult, but it\u2019s completely worth it. It\u2019s probably the best way to discover Corsica, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. A great life challenge.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.le-gr20.com\/gb\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

#2 – Get your PADI certification in Greece<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why not taking advantage of your holidays to actually achieve one of your\u00a0#LifeGoals<\/a>\u00a0? If\u00a0getting your PADI certification<\/a>\u00a0is on your goal bucket list, then why not do that in Greece ? This country has so many beautiful spots.\u00a0Scuba diving in the Greek islands is a superb\u00a0experience\u00a0!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.padi.com\/scuba\/scuba-diving-trips\/scuba-diving-resort-vacations\/Greek-Islands\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

#3 – Cycling by the castles of the Loire valley<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Traveling by bike is getting more and more popular, and many families now get on their bikes to discover new regions \/ countries. Why? Because it\u2019s cheap, \u201cgreen-friendly\u201d, and you\u2019ll discover the place at a lower rhythm which helps make\u00a0beautiful encounters,\u00a0much more than sitting in a bus.<\/p>\n

Many French regions are great cycling spots, but the Loire valley is probably the most emblematic: great castles (Chenonceaux, Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau), picturesque villages, vineyards. If you\u2019ve never tried traveling by bike, read the article that Arthur wrote about his world tour by bike<\/a>, it will convince you\u00a0!<\/p>\n

You can organize your bike travel on your own (http:\/\/www.cycling-loire.com<\/em><\/a>), or book an agency for this (there are plenty, such as Le V\u00e9lo Voyageur<\/a>)<\/p>\n

#4 – Do a Swim trek in Croatia<\/strong><\/p>\n