From trekking to camping, yoga to diving, if active breaks are the kind of holidays you like, we've got some great ideas for your next trip


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Learning to surf in Morocco
Roxanne Fisher hits the waves on the Atlantic coast with Surf Maroc. Oh, and does a bit of yoga too
15 May 2013

Free guided cycling tours in the Lake District
In search of top UK active breaks, we joined British Cycling and Go Lakes at the launch of the first free Sky Ride Local guided rides scheme
07 May 2013

Hen party survival - for fitties
Everyone loves a hen party, but what if you're in the middle of training for a crucial event? How to have fun without wrecking your fitness
02 May 2013

Cycling and hiking in Cyprus
Cyprus is all about Ayia Napa, right? Wrong! Go clubbing if you want to, but it's also a fabulous destination for cycling and hiking
30 April 2013

4 spring breaks in Cornwall
Make the most of the beautiful Cornish coastline on a wellness-boosting spring getaway to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul
12 April 2013

Take an active Red Sea holiday
There's more to the Red Sea than diving - pick the Egyptian peninsula for an active break on land or water
10 April 2013

Jazz up your yoga on a paddleboard
Why? For a total body workout, of course. But head somewhere warm like Dubai as an unplanned dip in the water is likely
11 March 2013

7 best new dive sites for 2013
Dive sites go in and out of fashion like any other holiday destination. Here are this year's latest new hot spots for scuba divers
11 February 2013

Take a New York bike tour
Helen Ochyra discovers Brooklyn by bike
30 January 2013

Wild bathing in Iceland
Icelanders swear by a daily soak in one of the island's volcanically heated pools, waterfalls and spas. Here's where to join them
23 January 2013

Five amazing rail holidays in the USA
Explore the world without crossing a border: the US is so vast and varied you won’t believe that such different places are all part of the same nation
21 January 2013

Get fit on a UK cycling holiday
Try one of these ideas for a healthy outdoor break on two wheels
21 January 2013

European cycling breaks
Forget Holland, there are plenty of other cyclist-friendly spots to enjoy a holiday on two wheels
08 January 2013

The benefits of booking a last minute holiday
Leaving your holiday booking to the last minute can actually work in your favour. Here's how...
14 December 2012

Hike, bike and kayak in the Surrey Hills
The perfect active break for nature lovers led by National Trust experts in the beautiful rolling Surrey countryside
06 December 2012

How all-inclusive can save you ££s on your holiday
Going on an all-inclusive holiday can be massively cost-effective if you're on a restricted budget, says Co-operative Travel
28 November 2012

Best UK B&Bs for fitness breaks
Great places to stay if you're organising an outdoors activity break in the UK
17 November 2012

Inside the Arctic Circle
Midnight sun and polar bears. Nicola Davenport takes an unforgettable trip to the frozen north
13 November 2012

Best get-fit holidays
Fancy an active adventure? Try one of these fitness breaks as recommended by Lonely Planet
29 October 2012

Hiking in Tuscany
Breathtaking scenery, delicious food, well-planned hiking trails: Tuscany is a walker's dream. Try these routes for an Italian walking holiday
10 October 2012

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