Are you having a hard time deciding where to go on your next vacation? Are you burnt out on visiting the same place for every vacation away from work? Shopping, gambling and lying on the beach can get old, right? Has the thought crossed your mind to take an adventure travels vacation? These are trips that are designed to put you out into nature, to test your boundaries and to keep you active. Many people save up for years to be able to go on the more extensive adventure vacations. Fortunately, there are some that don't need a lifetime of savings. Here are some wonderful ideas for your next trip.

It may be hard to believe, some cruises are classified as adventure travels. Various cruises have particular destinations, like Europe or the Greek Isles, which can be an amazing way to get out to explore and gain knowledge about the great moments in history and exploring historical sites. Don't you want to see first-hand the location of the first Olympic games? Don't you want to visit Stonehenge? There are plenty of ways to stay active on the boat. These cruises normally offer different ways to stay active, such as rock climbing and sea diving. You can do much more than lie on the lido deck! Dude Ranches can be wonderful excursions for the entire family. The Ponderosa Ranch in Nebraska gives you an opportunity for laborious work and an exciting ranch vacation. You can be a guest in the ranch's cabins. During the day you are a true ranch hand. Guests hop on horses and help gather up and drive the ranch's cattle from one field to another. During the evening, people tell campfire stories, enjoy some good 'ole home cooking and get involved in some wonderful activities. During your free time you have tons of options, from hunting and fishing, or hiking to horseback riding. This is a wonderful vacation for families because people of all ages and skill levels can partake on the adventure.

Are you a food connoisseur? Do you drool when you learn about and taste cuisine from around the world? Why not try a culinary tour? Apparently, Italy is one of the trendiest destinations for lovers of food who want to experience cuisine in its "native habitat." Ireland, Spain and Greece also offer fabulous "culinary tours." These kinds of tours not only allow you to sample the food after it's prepared by "native" chefs, but you also learn how to prepare a variety of dishes yourself. This is a great adventure travel for an up and coming chef or any food connoisseur. There are a variety of ways "adventure travels" can be defined. For some adventurers, it includes thrill-seeking activities, like climbing the world's highest mountains or experiencing extreme weather conditions. For others it involves challenges they do not face in everyday life like driving cattle, hiking different terrain, etc. Still for others, adventure travels involve learning new things while maintaining a fairly easy pace. To summarize: it doesn't matter what kind of interests you have, you should be able to find an adventure vacation meant for you!