Brits are becoming more adventurous with holiday choices
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And from those looking to break away from their usual holiday routine and become more adventurous in 2023 and beyond, 53 per cent put this down to wanting to push themselves to try new things. open image in gallery Snowboarding, cliff diving and wildlife watching were other activities popular for those looking for upcoming adventures The research, commissioned by adventure travel company Hurtigruten Expeditions, also found that though 30 per cent considered it bold to try a new dish abroad, 23 per cent saw anything less than exploring a truly remote part of the world or camping out in the wilderness as not “daring” enough. It also emerged that, in the past, a fifth considered going on a rollercoaster to be adventurous, but now, 49 per cent view exploring remote parts of the world as daring. open image in gallery Anthony Daniels, from Hurtigruten Expeditions, which takes guests to some of the most adventurous parts of the world with excursions including camping in Antarctica, dog sledding through the Arctic and sea kayaking in Alaska, added: “With the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica featuring highly as adventurous destinations, these once-deemed fantasy escapes are now a reality for those looking to discover incredible parts of the world.
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