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  Mexico Mexico Vacation Colima's active volcano
The Colima volcano is the most active volcano in Mexico, having erupted violently several times over the last 450 years.
The evacuated villages are on the northern slope, at the base of the volcano, and Manzanillo is to the south.
Because it is currently the most active volcano in Mexico, people are coming from all over the world to see it and study it.
www.vacationinmexico.com /mexico_vacation/Mexico_Colima_active_volcano.html   (918 words)

  
 Active Vacations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Lots of vacations are active, but specifically planning an active vacation means you're looking for an extra measure of physical activity.
For a trip to a big city, an active trip could include walking tours, visits to museums and zoos, ice skating or inline skating in a local park, and ending each day with a dip in the hotel pool.
Vacations are a great time to be unwired, so grownups too might consider turning off cells phones and detaching from email for the duration of the trip.
kidshealth.org /parent/positive/family/active_vacations.html   (1584 words)

  
 Active Vacations Lure Fitness-Minded Baby Boomers
You don't have to be a "super jock" to sign up for an active vacation — there's something for everyone, whether you're seeking fitness, adventure, or both.
Active and adventure vacations often are educational and informative.
While the active and adventure vacation concept isn't new, selling it to baby boomers is. In the past, these vacations have appealed mostly to younger 20- to 30-somethings.
www.aarp.org /health/Articles/a2003-03-06-getaways.html   (1233 words)

  
 Olivia: Active Vacation Ratings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Active travel is about seeing the world from a whole new perspective.
We create vacations around activities that yield the richest experience for you, whether its on two wheels, two feet or on the water.
We’re committed to making your first active travel experience as much a discovery about yourself as it is a discovery of the world.
www.olivia.com /backroads/ratings.html   (324 words)

  
 RedOrbit - Health - The Essentials: May 4, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
An active vacation is a trip that addresses two needs: first, to get away, and second, to stay fit.
Besides, active vacations are meant to be rejuvenating.
When planning an active vacation, be careful to assess your fitness level accurately so you don't end up waiting by yourself in the van, unable to complete the hike.
www.redorbit.com /news/display/?id=148176&source=r_health   (648 words)

  
 Active and Adventure Vacations: Walking Vacations, Biking Vacations, Hiking Vacations with Backroads   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
On our Active Gourmet vacations, we blend activity with time in the kitchen to showcase the flavor of select destinations and introduce you to the region's culinary heritage.
During this time of price volatility in the Active Adventure travel, tour and cruise industry, please be advised the pricing can fluctuate within the same day.
Disclaimer: We've worked hard to make all the Active Adventure vacations, cruise and travel packages information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
www.backroadsvacationguide.com   (665 words)

  
 Hiking trips - backpacking adventure vacation
Hiking trips on remote trails, watching wildlife, nature and historic places is an adventure vacation you'll remember the rest of your life.
This vacation is offered only during the spring and fall when temperatures are cooler in this hotter desert region...
This package is designed for fairly active participants who would like to experience hiking and the option of some mountain biking, while sightseeing along the canyon rim and it tributaries.
www.2adventure.com /backpacking-hiking.htm   (805 words)

  
 Adventure Vacations for Families -- ClubMom
Then there are the "extreme" adventurers — those whose last vacation's motto was "no pain, no gain." Rest assured, no matter what level you and your family are at, there are ways for all of you to become even more active on your family vacation!
If your family are "wannabe" adventurers and are already somewhat active on your trips, you might like to take it up a notch and try some new things.
Active, healthy family vacations don't have to be boring.
www.clubmom.com /display/253388?fromModule=related_links&fromPage=/index.jsp   (762 words)

  
 Vacation-Starved
Since one of the topics that had attracted considerable interest in the initial institute report was the effect of vacations on the feeling of being overworked, this was explored in greater depth.
Although the average number of paid vacation days was 16.6, the average number of vacation days that employees had taken or expected to take in 2004 was 14.6 days.
Regular vacations are preventive medicine -- they cut down on stress-related illness and save health care dollars." He emphasized that while taking a vacation provide stress relief benefits, medical research shows that it can also lower risk of death.
www.nohypehealth.org /starve.html   (3141 words)

  
 Adventurevacation.com Unveils Fresh Look, Features for Adventure Travel Planning
Knoxville, TN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 19, 2006 – As the popularity of adventure trips and active travel vacations continues to rise, America Outdoors is proud to announce the launch of its new website, Adventurevacation.com, revealing a new design, improved search features and vacation provider listings.
Parents will especially find the family vacation planner on Adventurevacation.com helpful, with tips on how to select a destination, and choose an adventure outfitter that offers a wide range of activities that the entire family will enjoy participating in.
In addition, all Adventure Vacation and America Outdoors members are invited to attend the annual conference for marketing and management education in Salt Lake City, Utah in December 2006.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/4/prweb374698.htm   (647 words)

  
 Active Vacation Chile Women’s Vacation Chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
"What does a day on a Chilean running vacation look like?" you ask...well, the format of the trip is that we run in the morning, at your pace, and as far as you want.
After the run, we return to the hotel to shower, and you have some free time for lunch.
That way, you can enjoy being immersed in the culture, and not spend your vacation time figuring out what to do or how to do it.
www.runningvacation.com /chile.htm   (322 words)

  
 ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND Hiking and Adventure Tours - cycling and trekking vacations in New Zealand!
We run the most active adventure tours available in New Zealand, but our trips are designed for real people with a reasonable level of fitness and interest in outdoor activities.
Our most active trip will take you well off the beaten path in interesting places that we have discovered over the years.
This fully-suppported 13-day cycling vacation includes lots of great rides, with some awesome side-hikes available, as well as picturesque accommodations, and concludes with two days cycling on the Central Otago Rail Trail.
www.nzactive.com   (946 words)

  
 Recreation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The rise of so called active vacation s exemplify this.
The weekend is typically a time for recreation, perhaps (in Judeo-Christian and Muslim cultures) because the Sabbath falls on the weekend and the Sabbath is "the day of rest." Holiday s are also a common time for recreation.
OutdoorWire The OutdoorWire covers the whole world of responsible active outdoor recreation including Motorized OHV recreation and human powered recreation.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Recreation.html   (889 words)

  
 Active vacation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An active vacation is a vacation that is built around some physical activity or set of physical activities.
Examples include hiking, cycling, and mountain climbing vacations.
This page was last modified 14:08, 3 March 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Active_vacation   (58 words)

  
 Costa Rica active family vacations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
This Costa Rica family vacation itinerary was designed for a family of four: 2 adults, a son age 13 and a daughter age 10.
The parents are very active, and they want their young children to get a lot of physical challenges as well as to meet real Costa Ricans, not just hotel staff and tourist people.
We want to keep everyone active, challenged, but also not pushed beyond the capabilities of the kids.
www.serendipityadventures.com /costarica-family-vacations-adventurist.htm   (1153 words)

  
 Sunset Travel Inc. - Best Active Vacation Destinations
Due to the fact that each of these vacation packages is a highly personalized, custom trip based on your needs, schedule, fitness level, and other factors, information on specific package inclusions is only available after we speak with you and tailor a package just for you.
A delightful combination of active and romantic experiences for your vacation getaway.
The idyllic existence of active, outdoor pursuits surrounded by pristine nature and some of the best shopping and restaurants around is hard to resist and many fall in love with the Whistler lifestyle and decide to stay.
www.sunsettravel.com /BestActiveDestinations.html   (1406 words)

  
 Bicycle Adventure Bicycle Tour Bicycle Trip Bicycle Vacation
When you are on a bike, you are free to travel at your own pace thus enabling ample time to breath in the fresh air, soak in the scenery, view wildlife and take photos.
Each trip offers a unique vacation with varying terrain depending on your biking experience.
We offer easy trips of two to three hours of cycling daily for the beginning biker and more difficult trips of six to seven hours for the experienced biker.
www.noofunteers.com   (225 words)

  
 Calypso - Active Vacations in Istria
This peninsula, situated on the north of Adriatic Sea as a connection between the European continent and Mediterranean high seas, is the closest way out of Central Europe to warm Mediterranean.
We are offering you unforgettable vacation with many activities to feel magic charms of “Magic Istria”.
We are going to present some of them during whole-day excursions when you can familiarize yourself in details with secrets of life at the sea and beauties of the provinces of Istria peninsula.
www.calypso-travel.com /eng_index.html   (311 words)

  
 Costa Rica Active Adventure Vacation
Few are the visitors to Costa Rica whose notion of the ideal vacation is doing absolutely nothing and lazing away one’s time in a hammock.
You don’t have to be fresh out of high school to take advantage of Costa Rica’s innumerable active adventures.
Among the thousands of surfers who flock annually, for example, are no small number of baby boomers holding tight to their youth.
www.moon.com /planner/costa_rica/tours/7day_active.html   (328 words)

  
 Adventure Vacation :: Outdoor Adventure Travel Guide
AdventureVacation.com is the world active travel umbrella of America Outdoors.
With over 600 active vacation specialists, Adventure Vacation is the oldest and largest association of professional guides and adventure travel outfitters in the world.
From ranch-based horseback riding in the Tetons, to luxurious cycling through wine country, to floating though the deepest canyons on Earth, we invite you to journey with the world's finest adventure outfitters.
www.adventurevacation.com   (87 words)

  
 Health Tip: Plan an Active Vacation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
(HealthDay News) -- Vacations are meant to provide rest and relaxation, but that doesn't mean fitness can't be part of your adventure, too.
An active vacation can include hiking, swimming, camping or walking tours.
Here are suggestions to consider when planning an active vacation, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:
www.meritcare.com /news/world/viewarticle.aspx?id=529814   (129 words)

  
 | Winter Escapes |
Whether you're snorkeling through warm turquoise waters off the coast of Thailand or hiking along the base of the Torres del Paine mountains in Patagonia, a winter vacation with Backroads is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
And know that on a Backroads vacation, there are plenty of activities and options to choose from, and the time to soak up the scenery at your own leisurely pace.
Click here to be returned to your virtual active vacation.
www.backroads.com /virtually/wtvig2.html   (187 words)

  
 RedOrbit - Health - Get the Family Moving on an Active Vacation
When vacation time rolls around, some families send their child off to weight-loss camp to deal with the problem.
There are family-friendly travel opportunities though, that the whole family can enjoy together, which will not single the child out and will improve everyone's fitness.
Another good active vacation is the Canadian Rockies Sampler, a six-day adventure through Jasper and Banff National Parks.
www.redorbit.com /news/health/410232/get_the_family_moving_on_an_active_vacation/index.html?source=r_health   (511 words)

  
 Dreamride - Active Family Vacations
Dreamride is a mountain bike tour company based in MOAB, UTAH, featuring exotic active vacations in the very best locations for mountain biking, hiking and water sports in Utah, HAWAII and COLORADO.
Because Dreamride's family vacation packages can be private (a family group of four is always private), you and your children can have our undivided attention and rare flexibility.
Dreamride's day tours and vacations are skills-specific, which means your family will not have to deal with trying to keep up with hammerheads or slowed by less fit riders.
www.dreamride.com /family.html   (1046 words)

  
 Planning a kid-friendly active vacation | Outside Online
I need to plan a vacation for next summer.
This comprehensive collection of vacations, published last year, includes everything from sailing the Caribbean to canoe-camping in Missouri, to beach-bumming in Hawaii.
From the tip of its 54 14ers to the bottom of its rapid-choked rivers, Colorado means adventure, 365 days a year.
outside.away.com /outside/travelqa/010198/family.html   (448 words)

  
 Hampton Union Local News: Kids active over vacation
SEABROOK - A week of programs presented by the Seabrook Recreation Department culminated on Friday with Gymania for kindergarten through second-graders in the morning, followed by Peewee Olympics in the early afternoon, and an evening of roller-skating with a ’50s theme.
The weeklong program of events was intended to give children and parents another option over the school vacation week.
Melissa Roy, one of the program directors at the Community Center, said she really enjoyed the activities over school vacation week, as she was able to do a lot with several of the town’s children.
www.seacoastonline.com /2004news/hampton/03022004/news/3022.htm   (438 words)

  
 8 Questions To Ask Any Tour Operator   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
As you begin planning your active vacation, we suggest that you ask the following questions to the tour company you've selected.
Many travel companies rate the difficulty of their active vacations.
People who take active vacations are often loyal to one travel company.
www.experienceplus.com /eightquestions.html   (649 words)

  
 Utah Vacations » Green River Rafting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A century ago, this picture-perfect playground was a hiding place for Butch Cassidy and his gang of bank robbers.
Now, with family-friendly vacation rates, we've made it easy for adventurous families to escape here and play.
Ride some 60 fun-filled rapids in a rowboat with our guide doing all the work, or take a turn challenging the waves in an inflatable kayak or paddleboat.
www.westernriver.com /trips/green   (269 words)

  
 Ireland - Walking Connection Luxury Walking Tour and Active Vacation to Ireland -- Albatross Travel Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
For you, this is truly a stress free vacation.
On this active vacation, the Walking Connection personalizes your adventure so you can walk at your own level, from a casual stroll to longer walks through Ireland's rolling hills.
This trip is conducted in association with our exclusive Ireland Walking Tour Partner and Ireland Active Vacation and Tour Vendor, The Albatross Travel Group, albatross-tours.com, Dublin, Killarney, London, Galway, Listowell, Aran Islands, Connemara, Ring of Kerry, Galway, County Clare, Clair, aran islands, Cliffs of Moher, Ireland golf, Shannon, Donegal, Cork and Bunratty Castle.
www.walkingconnection.com /travel/ireland/copy/ireland.htm   (640 words)

  
 Active Directory
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Rafting, canoeing, sea kayaking, bicycling, sailing and walking one- and multi-day trips in Croatia.
Active Directory Find the perfect active for your next vacation.
www.realadventures.com /active-vacations.htm   (404 words)

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