We’ll let you in to a secret…. The best holidays have nothing to do with lying on a beach and drinking cocktails by the pool.

Adventure  holidays are regularly left out of destination lists but we think these are the best types of trips abroad.

The best holidays have nothing to do with lying on a beach and drinking cocktails by the pool…

Whether you’re a keen yogi who wants to escape to a mindful retreat on the other side of the world or a runner who’s desperate to swap the city streets for a cliff top, there are hundreds of companies all over the world specialising in different outdoor activities.

We’ve picked out some awesome holiday ideas for eight very different types of adventurer…