Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity, as tourists seek different kinds of vacations. Rather than simply whiling away the hours, lounging at the beach with a frothy drink in hand; travelers are showing a renewed sense of spirit and desire to seek and experience the unknown.  According to the U.S. based Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure travel may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature.

Adventure tourism gains much of its excitement by allowing its participants to step outside of the box. This may be from experiencing culture shock or through the performance of acts, that require significant effort and involve some degree of risk (real or perceived). This may include activities such as mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, mountain biking, rafting, zip-lining or rock climbing.

Make your adventure dreams come true by browsing through the suggestions at the left and making plans for your next extended weekend of places to go, things to do or people to see that tests your limits and broadens your horizons, no matter what you define those to be.