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Entries from May 2009

Camping adventure holidays

May 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Camping is the ultimate get-away available to those seeking some time away from the burdens and pressures of life. As a series of activity days, it’s perfect for either family holidays or an extensive series of corporate away days.
The UK has a wide selection of beautiful natural locations, including national parks, which provide ideal spots [...]

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Tags: Camping Holidays · Family Activities · Outdoor Activities

Bringing Adventures to Life

May 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Adventures are not only something to be read about in books, mimicked in computer games or watched in films – children can participate in adventure courses as part of a family day out. Across the UK there are a number of adventure centres waiting to turn kids into the hero of their own story.
A wide [...]

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Tags: Adventure Course · Family Activities · Outdoor Activities

Rock climbing adventure days

May 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Rock climbing is a popular activity among those craving a bit of strenuous exercise. Participants climb up or across natural or man-made rock formations, with the end goal of reaching the summit or a predetermined stopping point. Rock climbing is a common outdoor pursuit among those on adventure holidays or corporate days away from the [...]

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Tags: Outdoor Activities · Rock Climbing

Group Trust Exercises

May 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Corporate retreats happen for a variety of reasons, usually having to do with, but not limited to, the condition of the work environment. The work environment can be defined loosely as the simmering stew of interpersonal relationships that make up the web of office communication.
When a number of new individuals, be they management or otherwise, [...]

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Tags: Corporate Away Days · Outdoor Activities

Bonding together through outdoor activities

May 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Adventure centres are situated in many locations across the UK and make for a perfect family break or a corporate away day ideal for teambuilding activities. The highly skilled, trained and personal staff are experienced at satisfying a range of needs and the activities available also facilitate this.
The teambuilding games that are perfect for uniting [...]

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Tags: Adventure Course · Family Activities · Outdoor Activities

Keeping Active and Staying Happy

May 16th, 2009 · No Comments

School holidays are coming around, and inevitably the children are ‘bored’. One way to entertain them for a day, and wear them out, is a fun family day out. Although keeping everyone interested and happy is sometimes easier said than done, outdoor activities can prove to be the answer, and with so many options in [...]

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Tags: Family Activities · Outdoor Activities · Rock Climbing

Adventure Holidays

May 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Preparing for a vacation? Planning family activities or a corporate away day? Why not go all out and book a custom adventure holiday for your planned activity days? Adventure holidays are a popular and pleasant way to wile away those vacation days from school and work, and can also be just the ticket for a [...]

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Tags: Adventure Course · Family Activities · Outdoor Activities

Teamwork building days

May 12th, 2009 · No Comments

There are numerous skills that businesses require their employees to learn. If an employee, or group of employees, is not displaying these skills to the level required by their employers, they may be in for a corporate away day, or activity day, in their immediate future.
Teamwork is one of those skills, and it might just [...]

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Tags: Adventure Course · Corporate Away Days · Outdoor Activities

Activity days for the whole family

May 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Whether it is family days out, or a corporate away day, activity days are a good way to engage in outdoor pursuits and teambuilding games. Designating a day as an activity day can have positive results among family, friends and co-workers, increasing morale and relieving tensions.
For most people, activity days are an excuse to indulge [...]

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Tags: Adventure Course · Family Activities · Outdoor Activities

Mountain Biking Adventure Holidays

May 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Bikes provide both transportation and a method of relaxation to those so inclined. They can also provide an exciting adventure travel option in the form of the mountain bike adventure holiday.
The adventure holiday is fast becoming a tradition among families in the UK. Whether it be a trip to someplace exotic, or somewhere more local, [...]

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Tags: Mountain Biking · Outdoor Activities