Glamping with iExplore
Glamping is passé and staycations are yesterday’s news. ‘Thrillaxing’ – relaxing through getting active while on holiday – is the next big thing for travel trendsetters with a survey, commissioned by new website iExplore, revealing that just over half of UK holidaymakers have already ‘thrillaxed’ this year.
Scientists have even created a mathematical equation to calculate a holiday’s thrillaxing-factor, calculated based on holiday type, activity level, memorability and just how relaxing the holiday was. The formula* gives a score from 0-30 with 30 being the ultimate thrillaxing experience.
One man who has had his fair share of adventures is TV presenter, former ‘Holiday’ front man and iExplore ambassador Craig Doyle who has listed his top five active holidays for 2012:
Craig said: “A good mix of beach, culture and activities, which could be anything from a scenic cruise sightseeing to snorkeling, sea-kayaking, wind-surfing or sailing, is what makes a holiday for me so thrillaxing pretty well sums up my idea of a perfect break, with plenty to do for the whole family. Many of my favourite travel memories have come from trips like this.”
With two thirds of UK holidaymakers surveyed believing that choosing a more adventurous trip is the key to escaping the stresses of their day-to-day lives, and 75% finding that keeping active abroad helps take their minds off what’s happening at home and in the office, it’s clear that Brits are looking for a bit more from their holidays.
Rob Laurens from iExplore said: “Our research highlights that, contrary to traditional holiday thinking, keeping both body and mind stimulated with new experiences whilst away is fundamental to recharging your batteries”.
As part of the iExplore launch, a facebook competition is running with a £5,000 holiday of a lifetime up for grabs
