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FORGET LAZING BY THE BEACH – BOOK YOURSELF IN FOR AN ADVENTURE BREAK INSTEAD

By Jeremy Head

BOOTY BABE

 

TV presenter Mariella Frostrup met her husband trekking in Nepal, so follow in her footsteps and hike to Everest base camp.

The classic porter-assisted 18-day trek to the foot of the highest mountain in the world is the ultimate in altitude walking.

You need to be fit, but the dramatic Himalayan views are unforgettable.

Prices from £649. Visit www.addictedtotravel.com for trek details. Return flights to Kathmandu cost from £603.30. See www.qatarairways.com or call 0870 389 8090.

 

COWGIRL CENTRAL

 

Whether you’re a riding beginner or an equestrian expert, the US state of New Mexico has prairies for all levels – and the area has star approval with Julia Roberts owning a ranch there.

So follow the pretty woman’s trail and trot over to the Double E ranch for a week of horseplay.

A six-night beginners’ camp with Ranch Rider costs from £1,420. See www.ranchrider.com or call 01509 618811

 

AIR KISSING

 

Justin Timberlake recently serenaded Jessica Biel in a hot air balloon (ahh, how romantic!).

Even if you can’t pull a pop star, you can spend an hour floating over Auckland’s beautiful Waitemata Harbour in New Zealand as the sun rises.

Back on earth there’s breakfast and bubbly to toast your achievement.

Balloon trips with www.balloonexpeditions.co.nz cost from £118 per person. Return flights via Dubai cost from £799.20. See www.emirates.com/uk or call 0844 800 27770.  

 

TAKE FLIGHT

 

Kite surfing – where you stand on a surfboard and are pulled through the water by a kite – is great fun.

Peter and Jordan’s favourite holiday spot – the beautiful Maldives – is the perfect place for it.

The shallow water and gentle breezes are ideal for first-time kiters.

Lessons at the Olhuveli Beach Resort in the South Male Atoll cost £35 per hour.

Seven nights half-board in a luxury villa at Olhuveli Beach cost from £1,699, including flights and transfers. Visit www.tropicalsky.co.uk or call 0870 907 9600.

 

WATER WOMAN

 

Scuba is the latest celeb hobby and Kate Moss recently said one of her big ambitions is to dive Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Why not beat her to it?

Take a luxury dive boat and make the most of 24 amazing dives including the Ribbon and Osprey Reefs.

Ten days on a luxury dive boat costs from £2,455, including flights, accommodation, dives and equipment. Go to www.diveworldwide.com or telephone 0845 130 6980.

 

JUNGLE JANE

 

Noughties girls don’t need Tarzan to help them hang out in the jungle canopy.

If you’ve a head for heights then try the zip wires, tree climbs and scary suspension bridges at the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour.

You might even spot celebrity fans Britney or Prince Harry’s on/off girlfriend, Chelsy Davy.

A week at Antigua’s all-inclusive Hawksbill Rex beach resort costs from £1,094, including flights. Visit www.kuoni.co.uk or call 01306 742222.

 

SURF CHICK

 

How about trying your hand (or should that be feet) at catching the waves?

Head for Hawaii, the birthplace of surfing.

Cameron Diaz, who’s a serious surf chick, loves to ride here – particularly when she has gorgeous champ surfer Kelly Slater on hand to provide helpful advice.

Surf specialist Zoco’s SwellWomen surf week on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui is just for girls.

A week at the Ocean View Estate costs from £1,260 and includes food and instruction. Visit www.zocotravel.com or call 0871 218 0360. Return flights with United Airlines cost from £592. See www.expedia.co.uk.

 

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