What type of traveler are you? Do you like to get to your destination and spend the majority of the time poolside or on the beach?
Or do you like to spend most of your time touring the local museums or shopping the boutiques? How about restaurants? Do you dig the local street food and snack stops or do you go for the gourmet dining?
I like a variety of food on vacation, but one thing is certain is that we usually end up eating a lot more while on vacation than we do at home. That can lead to brining home a few extra pounds along with the souvenirs.
A great way to counteract all that vacation dietary splurging is by staying active on your trip. I’m not talking about rock climbing or taking on class 5 white water rapids – – although awesome for you if you are an extreme traveler who already does that!
I’m talking about incorporating fun and moderate physical fun into your itinerary. Here are few fun active vacation ideas for non-extreme travelers.
Active Vacation Ideas for Non-Extreme Travelers
Explore on Foot
One of the best ways to explore a new city is by foot. When you are at ground level and going at a slow speed, you see so many things that you wouldn’t notice zooming by in a car. Walking also gives you more of a chance to feel what it would be like to live as a local in a city. My hubby and I like to wear our fitness bands to see how many steps we can rack up while on vacation.
Rent a Bike
Whether you’re in the city or in the country, biking is great exercise and a great way to see the sites. Bike trails through National Parks are a good way to immerse yourself in nature. Many tourist areas have many bike rental options, but if they aren’t readily apparent, Google “bike rental” to find a location in almost any city.
Horseback Riding
Riding a horse may not seem like exercise since the horse seems to be the one doing all the work, but it really is! Your muscles are engaged in staying on the horse and your balance and coordination get a workout too. The aches you feel in your legs the day after a ride will confirm this fact!
Hit the Water
There are many active buy not overly strenuous ways to get out on the water and enjoy local lakes and rivers. The easiest of these may be a paddleboat at a city lake – basically a bike on water.
For a step up from there, you might want to rent a canoe. Or you can take on a lower class of rapids like the East Race Waterway in South Bend, Indiana. So fun!
Get IN the Water
And you don’t have to just stay on top of the water! Rather than just lounging by the pool or catching the sun on the beach – get in the water!
That sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s easy to spend a lot of time just next to the water without fully enjoying it or getting active.
Take a swim, or if you’re in an area where it’s allowed, use water toys for games like water polo.
Are you ready to get active on your next vacation? Let me know your favorite ways to stay active while you’re traveling.
Pam says
We love renting bikes while we are on vacation. It’s a great way to explore and get some exercise at the same time.
Dawn McAlexander says
These all seem like great active vacation ideas. I love the idea of going horseback riding! My daughter does tubing every summer.
Ann Fantom says
I like going hiking, biking and zip-lining when on vacation
Cheryl says
I’m likely to encounter food stains on my next trip.
LaTanya says
I like going to amsuement parks and eating their food. I want to avoid food stains.
Amy Pratt says
I go out in the west desert of Utah a lot and expect a lot of just plain dirt stains.
Cynthia C says
I like spending time at the beach and sometimes get food stains on my clothing if I’m not careful.
Julie Murphy says
I would get dirt from hiking
Richard Hicks says
We enjoy going hiking, fishing, cycling activities
Austin Baroudi says
Hiking is always fun.
Karen says
We mostly travel to Europe now as we are older and don’t care to camp out anymore. Love seeing all the old buildings and eating all the good and different foods we encounter along the way.
HilLesha says
I enjoy traveling to different national parks and trails to go hiking. 🙂
Kristi Kellberg says
I’ll need the Clorox 2 Pre -Treat Pen when I go to New Orleans! Between seafood gumbo drips, tartar sauce smears from my
Po’ boy, and lots of powdered sugar from beignets, I’ll need it! I love Clorox 2 because its tough on stains and gentle on colors.
vickie couturier says
my little fellas like to hike and camp and go fishing and hunting,,they come back so dirty and stinky,,but had fun,,i have 9 grandsons and 5 granddaughters so I think ill have dirt in my life for a long time
TAMMY OWENS/BOTZON says
Love bike riding non-extreme trails! I can see stopping for at a Taco Truck along the way and getting salsa on my clothes.