10 of the Most Adrenaline-Pumping Beach Holiday Activities

If you’re an adventure-seeker, and you want to spend the holiday season alone or with your loved ones on the beach, there are many adrenaline-pumping activities you can do. Here are some suggestions:

1. Cliff diving

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If jumping off of a cliff into crystal blue waters doesn’t give you the adrenaline rush you’ve been looking for, nothing will. Not all beaches have rocky cliffs you can jump off from, but those that do offer a variety of heights from as low as 3 meters to as high as 26 meters. The best thing about this activity is that you don’t need any special clothing or equipment to enjoy it. All you really need are nerves of steel in order to make that first jump.

2. Parasailing

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This may seem like a calm activity, especially to adrenaline junkies who are addicted to extreme sports, but being harnessed to a parachute-like canopy while being towed by a speed boat isn’t for the faint of heart. Imagine flying a kite high up in the air. Now, imagine that you are the kite. Doesn’t that sound thrilling to you?

3. Wakeboarding

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If you think that your run at the wake park was fun, why not try taking your wakeboarding skills to the beach? The added difficulty of riding a wakeboard through waves and being pulled in different directions by a speed boat will surely get your heart rate up.

4. Surfing

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This sport has been around for ages, but it never gets old. Each year, many people take up surfing and get addicted to the feeling they get when they ride the waves. The constant rush of adrenaline that courses through your body when you master a wave – or when you wipe out – will surely keep you coming back for more.

5. Kiteboarding/Kitesurfing

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If parasailing and wakeboarding seem a little bit too tame for you, you can always mix them together and go kiteboarding instead. The name this adventure sport is called is self-explanatory. You hop on a board that is attached to a kite-like canopy, and you try to steer trough the waters while keeping yourself from wiping out. This extreme water sport incorporates elements of wakeboarding, parasailing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and other thrilling activities into one exciting and technically difficult activity.

6. Windsurfing

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The combination of sailing and surfing will surely get your blood pumping once you master the wind and waves. Of course, it takes time to get the hang of navigating through the waters, but luckily for beginners, places that rent out boards for this sport also offer lessons.

7. Jet Skiing

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Imagine the wind in your hair as you cruise around on a motorcycle meant for the water. Unlike biking on land, however, riding a jet ski is a little bit more challenging as waves can make the ride even more thrilling than you might expect.

8. Water Rides

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Many of the more touristy beaches offer water rides such as banana boat and fly fish boat rides. These rides may seem like child’s play to most, but hanging on as waves propel your inflatable boats up in the air is no easy feat, especially when the boat pulling you around is at full speed.

9. Shark Dives

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Scuba diving can be quite relaxing, but when you consciously dive in an area where sharks converge, your heart is guaranteed to pump harder than it ever did. But there’s no need to panic. As long as you follow your guide’s instructions, you’ll be fine.

10. Learn Poi Dancing

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The dance that originated from the Maori people of New Zealand has become an attraction in beaches all over the world as dancers twirl around with blazing balls attached to chains. Watching them perform is already thrilling in itself, but learning how to do it can be a lot more fun.

Scout PH: Finding the Perfect Place for a Digital Detox

Today’s generation is engrossed in technology so much that the latter has become a part of their lives, which they cannot seem to extricate themselves from. Look at the people around you and you will see people with multiple gadgets attached to them. From tablets to iPhones, to laptops plugged into power outlets and even digital watches, each person that you meet is a millennial in all senses of the word: modern, techie, and a gadget junkie.

However, these gadgets and apps may be detrimental to your relationships and could hamper your work. With social media alone, you can be distracted away from a conversation with a friend. You can also get stressed with the number of notifications and emails that you receive in your inbox every day. When the benefits of technology become too much for you to handle, you need to undergo a digital detox.

Digital detox enables you to spend a weekend or some time off from your gadgets. You can unwind and relax in an environment where there are no appliances. Hence, it’s like going back to your roots, when all people had were themselves and nature. Nature is a great healer, and you can feel refreshed and rejuvenated with lush greeneries, while enjoying your “me time” without Facebook, Twitter, and a pile of text messages.

In the Philippines, there are top five places where you can undergo digital detox. The country is one of the best destinations to choose whenever tourists want to have an exotic place to relax in. The beautiful places that made it to this list are the following:

1. 7Stones Boracay Suites, Boracay

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An exciting and secluded spot in Boracay, 7Stones Boracay Suites will excite your senses, in a good way. This is the perfect place for workaholics who want to take a break from all those gadgets and work. With thrilling water sports, soothing massages, and soul food overflowing, you will enjoy your vacation in Boracay and feel refreshed at the end of your getaway.

2. The Farm at San Benito, Lipa City, Batangas

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Just a three-hour drive from Manila, the venue is a real treat for any tired traveler or tourist. You can opt to have detox and cleansing, where you will also learn meditative breathing techniques and stress management from their resident health and lifestyle coaches. There are yoga sessions, too. Should you become hungry, you can have a feast of vegan food. The Farm provides real cleansing from the inside and out.

3. El Nido Resort, Palawan

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Less crowded than Boracay, Palawan is the next tropical paradise in your list. The villas are full of tranquil vibe as you take in all the stone and wood, and the overlooking scenery. Calm your weary senses with the view of the ocean or the verdant hills.

4. Batanes

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What could be more relaxing and refreshing than the chilly province of Batanes, a less than two-hour flight from Manila. Situated in the north, the Batanes group of islands prides in their rolling hills and wooden structures that choose to stay traditional (think of stone houses and straw roofs). A weekend with the Ivatan locals will surely take your mind off your troubles at home.

5. Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

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Enjoy the white sand up north while basking in tales of history from the locals in Laoag. There is no nightlife, too, so you can relax and feel the calm of the evening. The picturesque beach and historical landmarks will take you across time and space sans your smartphones. It is not only a digital detox but also a time to learn more of the place’s cultural heritage.