How was your last vacation? Did you have fun? Did you have some entertainment? Was there some relaxing time also or did your last vacation consist of you toting your family around, doing some work around the yard and other household chores? Would you consider your last "vacation" a "staycation"? Why not go for something unusual this year? When you have a few days off why not try one of the many adventure travels that is available in your local area. Even if you don't go outside your home state there are tons of adventures to be had. If you can afford to spend a little more, why not treat yourself to a true adventure? Here are some adventure travels that are well-known favorites.

Dog sledding can be a wonderful adventure! You might be under the impression that dog sledding is a professional sport and not for amateurs. If you want to race the Iditarod, you'd be correct. If, on the other hand, you just want to find out what it's like to go dog sledding and have an adventure, the Alaskan Husky Adventures is what you need! This group offers package deals for both two and three day adventures. During the day you are given guided tours and trained on the sleds by trained professionals and then during the evenings you relax in the cabins (you need to take your own food). Dude Ranches can be amazing adventures for the whole family. The Ponderosa Ranch in Nebraska gives you an opportunity for back-breaking work, while at the same time allowing you vacation time on a ranch. You can be an occupant in the ranch's guest cabins. During the day you are a true ranch hand. Guests ride horseback and help out by rounding up and driving the ranch's cattle from one pasture location to another. At night there are campfire stories, home cooking and other great activities to take part in. During your free time you have tons of options, from hunting and fishing, or hiking to horseback riding. This can be a fantastic family vacation because they welcome people from every age group and skill level.

Do you love food? Do you enjoy learning about and trying cuisine form around the world? Why not try a culinary tour? Apparently, Italy is one of the trendiest destinations for lovers of food who want to experience cuisine in its "native habitat." Ireland, Spain and Greece also have wonderful "culinary tours." These kinds of tours not only allow you to sample the food after it's prepared by "native" chefs, but you also learn how to prepare a variety of dishes yourself. This is a dream vacation for an aspiring chef or anyone who just loves food.

Adventure travels do not have to be far-reaching, sky-high and totally outrageous. Sometimes they involve taking daytime adventures while returning to a relaxing setting at night. The main goal of an adventure vacation is to have a blast and be active. Luckily, there is something for almost every adventurer to do - even if they one have a short vacation time in which to do it. Next time you start to make vacation arrangements, why not take the path of an adventurer? You can select the tranquil environment of a spa for your next vacation.