Fishing Frenzy

How was your last vacation? Were you amused? Did you find excitement? Was there some leisure too or did your last vacation consist of shuttling your family around, doing yard work and other chores? Would you consider your last "vacation" a "staycation"? Why not go for something different this year?

Why not go for something out of the ordinary this year? When you have a small amount of time off, why not check into some of the adventure travels available near your home. If crossing the state line is not an option, there are probably many different adventures you can participate in. If you can afford to spend a little more, why not treat yourself to a true adventure? Here are some adventure travels that are well-known favorites.

Are you a lover of photography? Have you always dreamed of photographing the world's most famous locales? Photo Explorer Tours is a company that will help you do just that. These are tours of the world that are led by internationally renowned photographers. The company plans tours of destinations all over the world. If you haven't decided where you want to go, that's fine. You can join a group, after making travel plans that are convenient for your time schedule. Photo World Tours plans site-specific tour, along with specific dates. When you take a vacation, just join another tour group for there adventure. Get caught up in the spontaneity of it!

This group offers package deals for both two and three day adventures. You bring your own groceries and stay in their cabins and during the day trained professionals teach you the basics of dog sledding and take you on guided tours. Dude Ranches can be amazing adventures for the whole family. The Ponderosa Ranch in Nebraska is a working and vacation ranch. You can be a guest in the ranch's cabins.

Shark Diving is not for the faint of heart but it is incredibly exciting. The Shark Diver Company has package deals that allow you to explore the sharks of California and Mexico. You should know before you book anything that these adventure travels cost a lot of money.

You can even do that. The biggest choice you have on a hunting expedition is choosing what you want to hunt. Afterward, it is all a matter of logistics like: "how do I get my hunting gear there or will they outfit me?

Do you fantasize about seeing large game up close? Have you always dreamed of seeing exotic animals in their native habitats? Why not venture on an African Safari. There are tour groups that journey all over the African continent.

Could there be a better alternative than going on a motorcycle excursion in New Zealand and Australia? Harley Davidson offers touring trips of Australia. New Zealand has many companies that have tours and guided motorcycle trips available. The hardest thing to do is figure out how to get there. Although, once you arrive, you won't ever want to leave!

On the same line, for the adrenaline driven, that haphazard chance is only half the fun of an adventure based vacation. The best way to have a truly adventurous vacation is to challenge yourself and still having a fabulous time. Get out and do it!