Summer vacations are just weeks away... but where will vacationers go this year? Given the explosion of interest in adventure travel, out-of-the-ordinary destinations are sure to be high on travelers' lists. If you thought this kind of travel was only for "hard core" adventurers, think again. For travelers looking for inspiration, Cheapflights offers an "A to Z list" of worldwide adventure travel destinations. More information is available at www.cheapflights.com.
While the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) reports that South America is today's most popular adventure destination, there is a whole world of out-of-the-ordinary places for travelers to consider, and Cheapflights can help source the best airfare deals to get there. Every day, Cheapflights.com lists nearly one million low-cost airfares to hundreds of domestic and international destinations, including hand-picked deals and airfare deals travelers won’t find anywhere else.
"Whatever your budget and 'adventure level', there is an out-of-the-ordinary travel destination just perfect for you, and Cheapflights can help you get there affordably," said Jerry Chandler, aviation expert and correspondent for Cheapflights' "Flight News" blog. "Getting the best possible deal on your airfare is a surefire way to pack your trip with the most fun and adventure for your buck."
The following airfare ranges noted are according to departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Fares were current as of May 15, 2007.
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico - known for its great sailing and surfing adventures JFK, $218 LAX, $816 ORD, $258
Belize City, Belize - boasting the longest reef system in the western hemisphere, an excellent snorkeling and diving destination JFK, $339 LAX, $361 ORD, $389
Croatia, Southeastern Europe - perfect for sea kayaking, rafting, rock climbing and diving JFK, $435 LAX, $608 ORD, $697
Durban, South Africa - safari, anyone? JFK, $902 LAX, $1117 ORD, $902
Ecuador (Guayaquil) — tour the Amazon and the gorgeous coastline JFK, $279 LAX, $379 ORD, $364
France (Paris) - grab a croissant and join a cycling or hiking tour through the countryside JFK, $393 LAX, $369 ORD, $620
Gabrone (Botswana) - safari of a lifetime JFK, $1072 LAX, $1252 ORD, $1165
Hungary (Budapest) - bicycle through beech forests and windswept pastures JFK, $406 LAX, $525 ORD, $687
Ixtapa, Mexico - take a whirlwind fishing village tour (Zihuatanejo), 'undiscovered' beaches (Troncones) and wildlife preserve (lagoons at Barra de Potosi) JFK, $318 LAX, $150 ORD, $304
Jersey, United Kingdom - famous for rock-climbing JFK, $365 LAX, $534 ORD, $907
Kauai, Hawaii (just 20 minutes by air from Honolulu) - amazing hiking trails amid lush greenery and famous waterfalls JFK, $547 LAX, $371 ORD, $629
Lima, Peru - the Andean mountains provide a diverse travel escape JFK, $319 LAX, $359 ORD, $487
Molde, Norway - hiking and mountain climbing tours JFK, $946 LAX, $1086 ORD, $1006
New Zealand (Queenstown) - famous for its outdoor offerings … perfect for "active vacation junkies" JFK, $1493 LAX, $1134 ORD, $1700
Osaka, Japan - explore the wealth of "hidden" islands that stretch throughout Japan JFK, $1046 LAX, $806 ORD, $1016
Panama, Central America - extreme sports, anyone? JFK, $359 LAX, $413 ORD, $455
Quito, Ecuador - gateway to the Amazon JFK, $291 LAX, $319 ORD, $397
Rhodes, Greece - pick your adventure pleasure: diving, sailing, golfing, hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, parachuting JFK, $688 LAX, $827 ORD, $1062
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico - think mountain biking and horseback riding JFK, $198 LAX, $132 ORD, $317
Trinidad, The Caribbean - more mountain biking … plus adventure cruises JFK, $284 LAX, $499 ORD, $440
U.S. Virgin Islands - sea kayaking, paddling and snorkeling... not to mention the white sand beaches JFK, $348 LAX, $529 ORD, $238
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Gateway to southern Africa's safari country and boasting the largest waterfall on the planet JFK, $975 LAX, $1265 ORD, $2222
Washington, United States (Seattle) - go off-piste skiing or get your climbing fix JFK, $184 LAX, $95 ORD, $198
Xiamen, China - amazing back road tours JFK, $N/A LAX, $914 ORD, $1289
Yellow Stone National Park, Cody, Wyoming - an eternal adventure travel favorite, with options galore for everyone from the "casual" to the "hard core" adventure traveler JFK, $484 LAX, $416 ORD, $388
Zurich, Switzerland - Go on a hiking adventure... see amazing wildlife and hiking adventures JFK, $312 LAX, $452 ORD, $432
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