For the year 2000, many travellers are looking for adventures that excite but do not exhaust. Many hotels and resorts have become hotbeds of activities, offering not just the usual pool action, but adventures outside the property and spas to soothe aching muscles afterwards. Ships have become sea-going resorts, but they need not feel like giant floating cities.
Smaller vessels offer plenty of amenities with fewer hassles than the mammoth liners.
Most tour companies will design private tours. What's music to your ears may also be a joyful focus for a getaway. An increasing number of trips start out with a musical event or festival, setting a mellow mood for further explorations of the destination. In summer, guests at Strathcona Park Lodge in British Columbia can sail through various outdoor activities, including cycling. If hard rock's your thing, join Adventures in Rock's package tours to the United Kingdom, which take in concerts that would make any groupie's wish list.