The word 'adventure' means different things to different people. For some, it means labouring up ridiculously high peaks where oxygen is thin, and the views, vast. Others love nothing more than exploring on foot, on a bike, in a kayak, on a horse, or in a vehicle – whether it be train, bus, minivan or car. Still others might want an adventure where they are immersed in a different culture, roughing it on a road less travelled or camping under a blanket of stars in a far-flung desert.

Australia's longest running travel magazine, Vacations & Travel, has been inspiring travel since 1983, with its pages still overflowing with beautifully written content and stunning images that evoke a desire to travel, explore, taste, experience and be adventurous. 

In this issue we feature 40 Best Adventures to scratch your adventurous itch, along with stories on hiking in Japan, trekking in Tasmania, heading for the heights in Nepal, and riding bikes in Thailand. We also look at the trend of women-only tours, including a story on supporting women-led businesses in Turkey, and go diving with the incredible Haenyo women of Jeju, South Korea. We explore Morocco by train, hit the right note in Memphis, go coastal on a road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne and enjoy culture and crocs in Kakadu. On the oceans of the world, we go cruising with Holland America Line in Alaska, Coral Expeditions in Indonesia, Azamara in Greece, and MSC in Norway, and our regular columnist, Bruce Poon Tip, looks at the trends in adventure travel. 

Guest Editor Helen Hayes says “They say life begins at 40, and this magazine can certainly inspire readers to venture out of their comfort zones, to explore far and wide. We also feature our much-loved news sections, including Travel Talk, Cruise News, Hotel News, Flight Paths, Wine and Dine News, Global Village and feature Tried and Tested reviews on airlines, hotels and restaurants. V&T is going from strength to strength.” 

Each issue of Vacations & Travel is distributed to select properties including Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Intercontinental Fiji, Grand Hyatt Melbourne and Holiday Haven Holiday Parks, Qantas and Plaza Premium airline lounges, newsagents Australia-wide and to our loyal subscribers.

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