Fancy trying something a little more adventurous than the traditional beach holiday in 2015? From ice driving in Finland to a near Space odyssey 22 miles above the Earth, Dan Cooper rounds up the best luxury holidays for thrill-seekers in the year ahead
Ice driving in Finland
Ice driving doesn’t just have to be the stuff of James Bond films. Now, on some of the world’s most beautiful frozen lakes, you can rent your choice favourite Aston Martin or Bentley and drift over miles of pristine winter ice. Nervous drivers need not apply.
A Near-Space Odyssey
Quite rightly the most adventurous of our picks, with TRULY Experiences you can now “sail” 22 miles above the Earth to highest possible point of our atmosphere, all with no professional training required. Stood safely inside the innovative Bloon pod, you and your party will enjoy a quiet 12-hour ascent up into the stratosphere where you will be able to observe the planet from the most exclusive of vantage points.
Hammock slacklining in Italy
Monte Piana in the Italian Alps has been making headlines recently as a Mecca for some of the world’s most extreme holidaymakers. The famous hammock slacklining festival, The Highline Meeting, takes place on the rugged peaks of the Dolomites every year, bringing together thrill-seekers from far and wide looking to exchange skills, stories and experiences – and to sleep under the stars – in one of Italy’s most beautiful regions.
Glacier kayaking in Alaska
Floating in the presence of some of nature’s most formidable creations is nothing short of hallucinatory. Alaska’s southern coastal glaciers provide the setting for one of the most fantastical adventures available, with the chance to explore a plethora of ancient ice archways and caverns. Not to mention there’s always a chance that you may catch sight of the indigenous Alaskan orca to wholly pepper your Abercrombie & Kent experience with the sublime.
Ziplining in Haiti
The Dragon’s Breath is the world’s longest zipline over water, soaring those brave enough over 500 feet above the port of Labadee along a 2,600 foot line. Starting from high up on Santa Maria’s Lookout Mountain, the zipline gives you a spectacular view of the port’s exquisite golden beach and can accelerate thrillseekers up to speeds of 50 miles per hour. There’s a reason it is consistently voted one of the best in the world.
Salmon fishing in Norway
Norway has attracted fishing adventurers for centuries, with the Orkla River home to some of the largest salmon in Europe. With luxury lodge accommodation right on the river, your guided trip with TRULY Experiences will be the perfect test of your angling ability as well as one of the most tranquil pasttimes you will ever experience.
Helicopter over the Himalayas in Nepal
Nepal possesses tremendous geographical diversity. From tropical savannahs and grasslands to montane shrubland, it is a country of stunning contrasts. However, it is undoubtedly its glorious Himalayas that define its landscape. With Red Savannah, fly to the highest peak on the planet and explore the hundreds of miles of picturesque terrain all without comprising on comfort.
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