The holidays often a highly anticipated time of the year. The notion begins with grand ideas how your days will be spent. Yet often times you realise that the days have rolled over and soon you are due back at work and all you managed to do was some spring cleaning and binge watch all your favourite series.
Here are 6 suggestions to make your next holiday fruitful.
Surfing
If you are holidaying by the coast, make sure to venture out into the ocean and try your hand at surfing. Let me set the scene; clear blue skies, warm weather, you on a surfboard cruising through the wonderous waves while flicking your hair back. For novice surfers it is advised to take some surf lessons just to get your bearings. This is an adventure that can span over an entire day. Make sure to bring sunblock, an umbrella and a picnic basket to indulge in the munchies after catching some waves.
Kayaking
For those who are water-shy, kayaking may be a suitable option. There are various sea kayaking trips that one can take part in. The trips are usually taken in the mornings before the sun has reached its bashing maximum. What makes kayaking great is that children over the age of 10 can take part and you only need to have a moderate level of fitness so there is no need to dread the adventure if you occasionally and frequently skip gym. This is sure to be a fun family highlight for all. Adults and children alike will love that the activity encompasses marine life. Penguins can be spotted swimming along the routes.
Abseiling
If you are looking for an exhilarating activity one that allows you to have an aerial view over the landscape below; abseiling would be a definite choice. There are very few cases in which you can boisterously throw yourself off a cliff and have a true blast while doing it. Abseiling off Table Mountain in Cape town is a true bucket list recommendation. You not only have a picturesque view over Cape Town, but also abseiling off one of the 7 wonders in the world. This bound to increase your zest for life.
Go-Kart racing
This is an activity for all ages. For people who seek a pulsating rush of adrenaline through their veins. Those who love being in the driver’s seat. Swerving around corners, hearing tires screech, inhaling the toxic fumes of exhaust pipes; while burning rubber and ultimately coming number one. This location allows adrenaline junkies to go over speed limits and disregard the normal driving standards of being courteous of your fellow driver.
Hint Hunting
Hint hunting also known as Escape Room combines mental strength ingenuity along with teamwork; a combination that can easily make or break friendships. Teams are required to solve puzzles and riddles. The objective is to escape the room within the allocated time, and hopefully maintain your friendships after the intense hour-long ordeal.
Tobogganing
The simplest way to describe this activity is to compare it to a water slide, but one that is on land. The concept is that you sit on your bob-sled and speed downhill. What makes this highly enthralling is that the course is winding which increases the velocity and makes the ride worthwhile. It’s easier to do than skiing which requires better a balance and agility.
Often times it is hard to stop being a couch potato during the holidays, because there is a sense that you have earned the right to laze around and simply catch up on household chores and television series but dare to do more and make memories. If you have more money in the bank, then consider more holiday trips and activities across Africa.
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