A holiday does not have to mean lying on a beach for a fortnight, though there is nothing wrong with that as well. For a lot of people, the activities that a trip offers are in the memories that make a trip – the activities that you will remember and talk about to your friends compared to the weather and the food.

Scuba diving is one of the most popular trip activities, and for good reason. The underwater world in tropical destinations is a one in a lifetime experience and hard to explain to people that have never been. You do not need experience or even certifications to try, and most companies will take you on a beginner guided dive.

Fishing trips are an additional option that are good for a change and an activity for people that do not usually go on activity based trips. A week of carp fishing in a different Country or an afternoon of open sea fishing in the sun is an experience that many people find is much better than expected.

Cage diving with sharks, various activities and wildlife trips carry their own appeal based on preferences. The activity guides here outline the different options, what to expect and offer information on what you need to know.