Endorphin Explorin'

Best friends are made through cycling

If you are more into getting your heart pounding than pounding margaritas in a beach lounger, you can indulge in a good-for-you but still luxurious vacation by making cycling, hiking, or even rowing or swimming the centerpiece of your time away.  

Imagine cycling through idyllic country lanes all day in a sunny and warm Mediterranean climate, having coffee and cake at a quaint road-side cafe and then returning to your boutique cycle-centric hotel for gourmet food and local wine.  Need even more thrills?  Test yourself on the epic climbs of Europe and experience thrilling mountain descents before retiring to your hotel for massage and a great meal before doing it all over again on a new route the next day.  Cycle, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.

If two wheels aren't your style, consider an active vacation that focuses on walking or hiking.  My favorite place in the world for hiking is El Chalten in the Argentinean Patagonia. Unpack once and explore a new hike offering breathtaking scenery every day, and maybe a breathtaking climb to get there!

Note: most operators now offer e-bike options. So if your travel companion isn't as keen as you are on the exertion, you can still experience the rides together.