Active rest is a worthy alternative to a quiet pastime in an all-inclusive hotel. Firstly, such a vacation leaves much more impressions. Secondly, changing the type of activity allows you not only to take a break from constant work, but also to gain new knowledge, experience, and become more perfect in something different from your usual duties.
Active rest - what to choose
Active recreation is one of the easiest ways to master a new business and have fun at the same time. There are many options for such a vacation - ski resorts in winter, kayaking, hiking, surfing, diving, snorkeling. This semi-sports vacation will allow you to gain emotions for the year ahead.
Diving and snorkeling - where to start
The underwater world of the seas is beautiful and attracts curious vacationers. And if diving is difficult enough for beginners, then everyone can master snorkeling, even children. Where coral reefs are close to the coast (there are many such places in Egypt, the Maldives, in the Caribbean), you can explore the underwater world without even knowing how to swim. The main thing is to wear special shoes that will allow you to reach the living reef through dead corals.
But beginners should not dive with fins and scuba diving on their own. It is better to sign up for special courses in which the trainer will show and tell you how to behave under water. Divers have certain symbols that are used with their fingers. They can show the coach that something is wrong, and he will help to get to the surface. Diving is an activity for those who know how to swim. It is more complicated, but it allows you to find yourself in the depths of the sea, where giant underwater creatures live - moray eels, stingrays, octopuses.
Alpine skiing - pleasure close by
In Russia, winter is most often very snowy, so you can find suitable slides for the descent almost near the house. Moreover, alpine skiing is actively developing, more and more new places are being built for doing it. Better to start with simple tracks - "green" and "blue". They are quite sloping and are suitable for those who have just gotten on skis or snowboards. After mastering them, you can proceed to the "red" and "black" tracks. But you need to be extremely careful, these descents are available for professionals, as well as those who have been instructed by experienced trainers.
Traveling in Russia - kayaking, hiking
Every year, independent tourism in Russia is gaining momentum. People are fed up with the monotonous vacation in Egypt and Turkey, they want new experiences. And they are easy to get by climbing into a distant Russian corner. The hinterland amazes with its originality and spaciousness. There you can feel the unity with nature, enjoy beautiful views, meet amazing people.
The most popular destinations for kayak tourism are the Leningrad Region and Karelia. There are many rivers and lakes, which are full-flowing almost throughout the summer. And almost any region is suitable for hiking - everywhere you can find a corner untouched by civilization.
