When it comes to sport and travel, the world is really your oyster
Pondering the idea of entering the 2016 games? Search for the ideal destination to train like an Olympian with Cheapflights.co.uk, the online deals publisher.
Canoe the Coast in New Zealand
Set off to New Zealand to whip your abs and arms into shape whilst canoeing. Tackle the country’s 15,000 kilometres of coastline and experience the culture and beauty of the North and South Islands. Return flights to New Zealand start from £759 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk
Mountain Bike the Rockies
Yes, mountain biking is an Olympic sport and what better way to train for strength and agility than in the mountains themselves. The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer a host of trails through majestic mountains just a short distance from Vancouver. Return flights to Calgary start from £665 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
Beach Volleyball in Goa
Try your bump, set and spike in stunning Goa, on the West coast of India. Play a game of beach volleyball on the sandy beaches that stretch along the Arabian Sea. In between sets, explore the blend of Indian and Portuguese influences that have developed over the last 500 years. Return flights to Goa start from £527 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
Row in Boston
Perhaps the next best place to row outside of Britain is the Charles River in Boston, USA. Head out on the river for an early morning session with the likes of Harvard with the backdrop of the Boston skyline. Boston offers a bit of old world feel in a modern city. Return flights to Boston start from £432 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
Run in Rio
Make your way to Brazil a few years in advance of the next games to get a competitive edge. Nothing could inspire you more to take up running than the beaches and bikinis of Rio de Janeiro. Return flights to Rio de Janeiro start from £481 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
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