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Best time to go: May to September
Looking for a weekend beach getaway with a twist? Then swap your sun-lounger and book for a board and kite and have a go at one of the most exciting wind powered sports around. And where better to give kite-surfing a try than the sunny climes of Tarifa where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean..
Best time to go: All Year Round
If films like Point Break and Blue Crush still set your heart racing with anticipation then we've got just the experience to make your epic surf dreams a reality. This is the ultimate 'heli-surfing' adventure (and yes, we really do mean 'heli-surfing') all in pursuit of the perfect wave.
Best time to go: December - March
Can you think of a more apt name for the world's biggest wave than 'Jaws'? How about a better location for this wave than Hawaii, the birthplace of surfing? If extremes are your thing, then head for Maui in Hawaii, the surf capital of the world - even if you only want to watch.
Best time to go: November - March
Based in the beautiful setting of Chamonix among the beautifully snow kissed French Alps, spend two days ice-climbing some of the most extreme ice walls and glacier terrain in the world. With the stunning backdrop of Mont Blanc looming over you, enjoy two days of professional instruction, summiting ice waterfalls and ever shifting glaciers.
Best time to go: April - October
Remember the opening scene of Goldeneye? Bond plummets serenely from a Russian dam with the sheer concrete face of the dam seemingly feet from his falling body. Well, that could be you.
Best time to go: January - March & August - October
Summiting a mountain on holiday is something we all aspire to do, although the lingering worry you'll end up back at your desk feeling more shattered than when you left means it's a permanent fixture on your forever growing 'to do' list.
Best time to go: All year round
Cha cha cha to the beat of your own drum as you mix adrenaline inducing adventure with a splash of sexy city glamour. One week will give you just enough time to visit the magical Iguassu Falls before descending on the Cidade Maravilhosa, the "marvellous city" of Rio.
Best time to go: May - September
With the magnificent backdrop of Mont Blanc looming over you, enjoy a week of professional instruction which will see you climbing over shifting glaciers, incredible rock slopes and through mountainsides of snow and ice that glisten in the brilliant summer sunshine. It culminates with the ascent of a 4000m peak.
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Best time to go: March-May, Sep-Nov
Swap the backdrop of grey buildings and lines of traffic for snow capped mountains and rural paths; head to Nepal for an extreme cycling holiday and relish in an adrenalin fuelled adventure as you journey through the world's deepest gorge.
Best time to go: All year round
In our quest to find exciting experiences around the world, the words "You can't be serious" are often heard at our HQ. This was certainly the case when one of our scouts discovered a way to journey to the centre of the earth. Diving between two tectonic plates in the crystal clear waters of a stunning lake just a short drive from Reykjavik is undoubtedly a once in a lifetime experience.
Best time to go: Nicaragua
For the best adventure break of your life, look no further than Nicaragua. With stunning beaches, lush tropical jungle and flaming volcanoes - all of which can be enjoyed up close and personal - Nicaragua offers a travel experience the likes of which you've never encountered.
Best time to go: All year round
The home of La Dolce Vita is home to some of the world's most prized sports cars. What could be better than combining some of Italy’s most famous places with the opportunity to drive some of the latest Ferraris!
Best time to go: November - April
If you're sitting at your desk right now thinking you need to get away from it all, trust us, Alaska is where you want to be. When you're on your snowmobile, gripping the throttle, wrapped in layer upon layer of wind-proof thermals, the uniformity of daily life feels far, far away. The still silence of the Alaskan wilderness is cut only by the rumble of your engine.
Best time to go: All Year Round
Do you spend your working hours dreaming of surfing tropical shores instead of surfing the internet? How about sipping fruit cocktails on a warm Brazilian beach after an invigorating day riding the South Atlantic swell? If this sounds like you, head to Itacare, the surf capital of Brazil, for stunning beaches regarded by many as the best place on earth to catch a wave.
Best time to go: December through April (best snow Jan-Feb)
Alpine views, deep powder and fabulous mountain scenery - welcome to Japan. Although it's no secret that Japan is one of the world's best destinations for skiing and snowboarding, most people don't realise just how good it really is…
Best time to go: February - April
If you think heli-skiing is only for professionals then you're wrong. If you thought it was only for experienced skiers then you're wrong again. And in this case we don't mind telling you that you're wrong, in fact we're glad to. Why? Because we've got one of the most exciting products we have come across in a long time to back up our claims.
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