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The French settlement of New Caledonia is the perfect island destination for fishing and diving vacation, based northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific.

If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be thrilled with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific, with its remarkable museums, and stylish boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol and shops of Chinatown. But Grand Terre is capsulated by its biggest treasure, the world’s biggest coral lagoon and second biggest coral reef, where underwater life bristles.

Southeast trade winds and its situation as one of the southern-most Pacific islands give New Caledonia a beautiful, temperate climate year round. These warm, sunny days offer unlimited opportunites for fishing and diving expeditions. Amazing coral, underwater canyons and caves supply the backdrop for stunning dives and ample sportfishing.

Fishing holidays in New Caledonia is desirable for any type of fisher. From charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catermarans for rod, spear and fly fishing; or small, local boats are available for lease. Fisherman around the earth know that New Caledonia is one of the best and most glorious bone fishing destinations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the globe desiring to break records as the fish are renowned for their strength and speed.

The small islands and atolls are also perfect for snorkeling and diving. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 kinds of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of aquatic life offer divers a myriad of sights and experiences. Full and half day trips work out of Noumea, and equipment is accessible through expedition operators and resorts. New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.

Travellers would be hard pressed to find another location on the earth that provides such an stunning medley of sportfishing and diving holiday joys.

What a fantastic summer it has been. We went on an impressive mountain bike ride through the Sequoias. It was an amazing trip, but began with the punishing drive. My gear was packed with my bike ready the night before. I left work early Thursday and started the drive alone. My meet up time was set for eight pm where I was to meet with my friends on the mountain since I didnt know where exactly the campsite would be. I knew my window of opportunity was about 30 mins. After that time, they were to expect that I got held up and would try again at the same spot at 10am the next day. This means if I was too late, I would end up sleeping in my car alone that night.

Well I didnt have to sleep in the car alone that night. I made it in time to crack a beer and pedal around on the bike a bit and enjoy the fresh mountain air The air was crisp and I was excited to be away from the city. The bike was in perfect shape and ready to hit some trails. The crew arrived to pick me up and show me where our spot was.

We began our bike ride the next morning, each if us carrying 40lb packs ensuring enough food and water to last at least 12hrs of long hard riding. The first crank up the big hill was ridiculously long. We pedaled over 10 miles uphill, that took over 2hrs. It was a great feeling to finally make it to the top. I chugged nice clean water out of my stainless steel water bottle.

The next 8hrs was spent jamming up and down hills, over fallen logs, off huge hits and hucking over big rocks. A couple of breaks were in order throughout the day where we drank a bit of booze and shared treats we had packed away. The terrain was spectacular and just right for some summertime riding. It was nice to see just a bit of snow left on the ground in certain spots.

The next time you’re looking for adventure, think ‘mountain hiking.’ Just picture it…there you are, at the foot of a majestic mountain. Your head is telling you it would be impossible to accomplish a trek up this mighty mountain, but your heart is telling you, just do it! You can do it! And so you start making your way up this big beast of earth, all the while saying to yourself, I think I can… I think I can.

We all have the need deep within our spirit to climb mountains. For some of us, our mountain may entail writing a novel, or swishing our way down the Alps in Switzerland, but for the rest of us, the challenge of mountain hiking on an actual mountain, and making it all the way up to the peak, is a dream of a lifetime. We need to keep reminding ourselves that our mountain doesn’t have to be Kilimanjaro. We don’t need quite so daunting a destiny as that, even a small mountain would do, and we would still have something to write home about.

But please don’t approach this feat with reckless abandon. A carefully planned trip is in order, to make it all the way up to the top. You will need some top quality hiking boots, for starters. And don’t forget to pack plenty of water in your backpack. A few high protein snacks will help get you through your mountain hiking adventure as well. Just remember - in order to experience the heights of nirvana in your newfound adventure, you must feed yourself physically as well as spiritually. Don’t forget your camera, and if you think of it, send me a picture. That’s probably as close to mountain hiking as I will ever be.

Cyprus has been home to many cultures over the ages, but its great all year round sun is what attracts most of us, which has made it a very popular destination with tourists, with over 2.4 million visiting its many resorts. Cyprus basks is more than 330 clorious days of sun each year, which has given it the name The Island of the Sun. There is no shortage of travel companies offering Cyprus holidays and low cost airlines such as Easyjet offering routes to Paphos and Larnaca, getting there is cheaper than ever.

While attracting visitors from around the world, most of them tend to be Europeans. Affluent eastern Europeans and Russians have also joined the crowd in recent years. One of the main reasons why there is such a heavy presence of Brits in Cyprus is because of the positioning of the British Armed forces in the southern Greek part of the island. With quick and easy access to the Middle East, this is likely to be the case for some time to come. As such the Brits are now almost as local and the locals, and this has in turned resulted in areas that are less traditional and more contemporary in culture. From English being spoken everywhere you go, to driving on the left side of the road. A major attraction for many Brit tourists is that the island offers all of the comforts and familiarities of home, but we also get to bask in the sun.

For many reading this, the prospect of taking a holiday away from England only to be greeted at the airport by a hire car representative hailing from Croydon and being served an authentic Mediterranean dish of steak and chips will not appeal. However, this side of Cyprus, that continues to attract millions of tourists year after year, is only one aspect of the island and is concentrated around the tourist hotspots of Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa. As soon as you leave the packaged paradise and clubbers haven of these areas and hit the road the real country reveals itself.

A trip well worth taking is into Cyprus largest mountain range, the Troodos Mountains. In the heart of the mountains you will find the Kykkos monastery, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1998. Housing art and exhibits on ancient Greece, the monastery has the twin function of being a museum for visitors and a practising monastery lived in by worshiping monks. Kykkos even has its own winery where the monks bottle and sell their wine. A daytrip to the Troodos Mountains can be a welcome change from the beach and with overnight accommodation available in many of the authentic villages dotted about; you might want to spend a few days here sampling another side of Cyprus.

One of the most important camping in Europe tips is to consider car camping. By car camping you can drive through almost any city or country in Europe and find rest stops along the road to stop and sleep. Of course you will want to do a little research before you set off on your adventure, but European rest stops are generally safe places to stop and sleep. They are very popular for travelers along the busy highways of Europe and offer a variety of amenities including movie theaters or even discos in some countries.

If you are searching for car camping in Europe tips you can find all kinds of information on the internet. There are all kinds of toll roads in Europe so you will want to look into that before you set out. Germany has very few tolls so it would certainly be a good country to visit in your car camping vacation. When you have your own car there is really no end to the areas of the country that you can visit and places you can see. Bring a tent with you and you can camp out in the more remote areas of Europe and not just in your car.