For some travellers, the idea of a holiday is just to kick back, relax, and do as little as humanly possible - preferably while sunning themselves by a hotel pool, sipping on a cocktail and maybe even receiving a pedicure at the same time.
For others, the idea of a holiday spent doing nothing at all is simply unthinkable, and for those adventure-loving travellers with a taste for adrenaline, the more active and adventure-packed the getaway, so much the better.
Luckily for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers, the British Isles are packed with opportunities for white knuckle adventures.
For such a small island, the United Kingdom certainly packs a lot of variety into its terrain, and adventure lovers could be cliff jumping in Scotland one day, kite surfing in Cornwall the next; and caving in Derbyshire the day after that. Opportunities abound for scaling sheer peaks, rafting or canoeing through challenging white waters, and all manner of other high adrenaline pursuits.
Scotland is fast becoming the number one destination in the United Kingdom among those with a taste for adrenaline, and for adventure-packed hotel breaks Scotland has a great deal of options available. Contrary to popular belief, not all adventure tourists want to crash out in a back to basics hostel or camp out under the stars, braving the midges and mosquitoes, and it is perfectly possible to combine a thrill-packed break in the Scottish countryside with some slightly more luxurious accommodation.
Take Perthshire, for example. Known as the Adventure Capital of Scotland, and with good reason, Perthshire's rugged, mountainous terrain offers opportunities for visitors to try their hand at anything from cliff jumping to canyoning, and hotels in Perthshire range from those simple backpacker hangouts to much more sophisticated affairs. Many hotels in Perthshire are geared up to receive family visitors, and there are plenty of activities in the region that are safe for children and teenagers as well as being charged with a good dose of adrenaline. Abseiling, climbing and canoeing, when practiced with knowledgeable instructors, are a couple of good examples of this, and families who like to enjoy the great outdoors will find no shortage of activities to keep them occupied during a trip to this part of Scotland.
For others, the idea of a holiday spent doing nothing at all is simply unthinkable, and for those adventure-loving travellers with a taste for adrenaline, the more active and adventure-packed the getaway, so much the better.
Luckily for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers, the British Isles are packed with opportunities for white knuckle adventures.
For such a small island, the United Kingdom certainly packs a lot of variety into its terrain, and adventure lovers could be cliff jumping in Scotland one day, kite surfing in Cornwall the next; and caving in Derbyshire the day after that. Opportunities abound for scaling sheer peaks, rafting or canoeing through challenging white waters, and all manner of other high adrenaline pursuits.
Scotland is fast becoming the number one destination in the United Kingdom among those with a taste for adrenaline, and for adventure-packed hotel breaks Scotland has a great deal of options available. Contrary to popular belief, not all adventure tourists want to crash out in a back to basics hostel or camp out under the stars, braving the midges and mosquitoes, and it is perfectly possible to combine a thrill-packed break in the Scottish countryside with some slightly more luxurious accommodation.
Take Perthshire, for example. Known as the Adventure Capital of Scotland, and with good reason, Perthshire's rugged, mountainous terrain offers opportunities for visitors to try their hand at anything from cliff jumping to canyoning, and hotels in Perthshire range from those simple backpacker hangouts to much more sophisticated affairs. Many hotels in Perthshire are geared up to receive family visitors, and there are plenty of activities in the region that are safe for children and teenagers as well as being charged with a good dose of adrenaline. Abseiling, climbing and canoeing, when practiced with knowledgeable instructors, are a couple of good examples of this, and families who like to enjoy the great outdoors will find no shortage of activities to keep them occupied during a trip to this part of Scotland.