All things wonderful about Wales

Wales will be celebrating Saint David's Day tomorrow, Tuesday 1st March.



St David's Day to me signifies the start of the Spring and as I am typing away this afternoon looking out the window, the sun is shining high in the bright blue sky with only a scattering of cloud. The gorgeous vibrance of the Daffodil which flourishes throughout March always makes me smile too.



I also know that pretty soon after celebrating St David's Day, Mother's Day and Easter are all too quick to follow. That's why I thought I would get ahead of the game and make sure everyone gets to planning their pressies in plenty of time!



Mother's Day rocks up first on Sunday 3rd April...



Activity Wales have years of experience when it comes to arranging special treats for mum and this Mother's Day snapping up one of our fantastic gift ideas will truly say thanks to mum in style.



If you are looking for a special and thoughtful gift then choosing one of our Mother's Day Experience Day Gift Vouchers will not disappoint.



For the more adventurous of mums who are never shy to try something new we have exciting activity experiences such as Harness and Hydro Zorbing, Quad Biking and Coasteering.



If you're mum is still a fan of the old favourites then within our immense portfolio you can still find reputable experiences such as Spa Day Packages, Horse Riding and Pleasure Flights that will never fail to raise a smile.



Struggling to choose? Then think about purchasing an Open Activity Gift Voucher with Activity Wales and let mum make her own decision!



And then Easter to follow beginning with Good Friday on 22nd April...



Easter a great time to get all the family together to have an abundance of fun and eat an excessive amount of chocolate for breakfast.

If you are thinking about getting away from home for a weekend break or a seven night stay this Easter holiday then we could definitely sort out a getaway suited to your individual requirements.



To help give you an idea of what we can offer you through Activity Wales, our Easter Eggs and Pembrokeshire Fun package has proved very popular with past holiday makers as well as our Pembrokeshire Group Getaway or Special Easter Break for Two.



If you can't find what you are looking for or would like some advice on arranging your perfect Easter break then please feel free to call a member of our team on 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com and we will be able to help as much as we can.



Our beautiful Wales truly is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.

Explore Sea Kayaking Weekend

If you are looking for a chilled weekend on the sea learning to progress your Sea Kayaking skills, then TYF Adventure's Explore Sea Kayaking Weekend is the course to book and enjoy.

The Explore Sea Kayaking Weekend is run over two days discovering all that is fantastic about Pembrokeshire's St David's Peninsula. TYF Adventure have an abundance of experienced guides that will pass on their knowledge of coastal waters to you providing the opportunity for you to learn all about the handling skills specific to Sea Kayaking surrounded by an outstanding ragged coastline.

Particular areas that are covered during the Explore Sea Kayaking Weekend would be the skills specific to Sea Kayak handling, tidal planning and navigation, rescue skills, understanding weather forecasts and advice in choosing the right kayak for you.

This Sea Kayaking weekend will have you developing exciting new skills over the two days, and there will also be plenty of time for you to sit back and admire all of the beauty which is unique to our Pembrokeshire National Park that surrounds you in every direction.

TYF do run this particular weekend in small groups on pre-scheduled dates throughout the higher season with a maximum of six participants per one guide, to ensure that each individual is able to achieve their full potential.

Forthcoming dates for the Explore Sea Kayaking Weekend have been set as 21st and 22nd May, 18th and 19th June, 24th and 25th September. Please note that this course has proven to be very popular with both locals and visitors to the county and places do fill up fast!

TYF are also happy to set up additional courses to those mentioned above, subject to a minimum of 4 participants and availability.

For further details and booking please do not hesitate in calling a member of our Activity Wales team on 01437 766888 or via e-mail info@activitywales.com.

All Terrain Services offer a fantastic array of off road driving experiences in Wales.

Whether you are a junior or adult driver, they have a session for all in both their North and South Wales locations. Wrexham plays host for their North Wales facility and Pontardawe welcomes you to the South.

All Terrain Services are a passionate company oozing enthusiasm for all things off road and do their very best to find the right session to suit your experience, ability and age.

For juniors that just can't wait to get behind the wheel All Terrain offer a one hour exclusive session alongside a fully qualified driver to teach the main principles of driving off road, negotiating obstacles and variable ground conditions.

For those holding a full driving license the opportunities are endless.

From one hour driving taster experiences, one to one exclusives, unique half days to the loaded full days of off roading, there really is something to suit every driver.

In advance, all of the above experiences are set on pre-scheduled dates subject to demand. Courses do fill up rapidly so it is always best to be thinking ahead of when would be convenient for you to go.

In addition to the many off road experiences that All Terrain Services offer, Quad Biking in Swansea is another activity they run suitable for participants over the age of 16 years.

All of the experiences offered by All Terrain Services can be found online which offer you further details and information on each individual session to peruse.

If you are thinking of purchasing one of the driving days as a gift for someone then they are all available to book as an experience day gift voucher, which come neatly presented in a gift box with free drawstring sports bag. You can choose to process your booking online or over the phone if you wish.

If you have any questions then please give a member of our team a call on 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com.

Planet Zorb in North Wales

Roll up, roll up and let's get dizzy racing downhill with this new and exciting addition to our ever growing Activity Wales portfolio. Introduce Zorbing in North Wales...

Planet Zorb are offering you an amazing opportunity to try the latest adventure in North Wales, Zorbing. Planet Zorb have created a brand new, specifically designed Zorbing course that will see you cover ground of over 230 metres bouncing and rolling like a hamster in a transparent ball. This course is actually the second longest run in Europe.

Based in Gwynedd, Planet Zorb offer both Harness and Hydro Zorbing.

Harness Zorbing has you strapped inside the inner capsule of an enormous plastic air-cushioned ball, face to face with your fellow rider. As you gain speed there is no need to worry about the bumps and bouncing as your outer transparent ball will absorb any impact.

Hydro Zorbing on the other hand adds a splash of a respectable 30 litres of water to the experience! For the Hydro Zorbing you are not within a harness, so you will find yourself and a friend sliding from side to side, back and forward as you continue to roll down the hill.

Activity Wales have now created Experience Days that you can purchase online for both Harness Zorbing and Hydro Zorbing with our fantastic new provider Planet Zorb.

February Family Half Term Holiday

Pembrokeshire is a fabulous setting for a holiday with the family and that is why this February Half Term gives you the excuse you need to get something booked up.

Bring along the whole family and get ready to enjoy a full board, popular family adventure holiday within the inspirational Pembrokeshire National Park. This fun holiday is perfect for parents who are looking to spend quality time with their kids, resting your head within a fully catered five star eco-lodge receiving top notch hospitality throughout your stay. During the days partake in the best adventures of Coasteering, Sea Kayaking, Surfing and Coastal walks and by night toast marshmallows on a roaring fire under the stars and frolic on a moonlit beach.

Sounds like something you would all enjoy?

Your Family Adventure Holiday would be from only £429 per adult and £349 for under 16's.

For further information and booking please call a member of our Activity Wales team on 01437 766888 or e-mail info@activitywales.com.

Give us a kiss for Wales!

We are getting closer to celebrating the day of love in Wales. Tomorrow is St Dwynwen's Day who is our welsh patron saint of love. Aww. I can't help but feel that it's almost exclusive to people in Wales, which is pretty sweet really.

So when you live in Wales there is one day in January and another in February which are both bursting with love, giving you the opportunity to officially turn into a soppy old sausage and get away with it. Twice.

Come on, we all know that Valentine's Day is the only time your partner gives in to having a good old smooch and cuddle on the sofa. Really? It is just me then...

As much as I think that Valentine's Day these days has gone a little too far with all the hype and silly nonsense, I can't seem to help but get involved. I suppose when you strip back all the crazy hysteria, you are left with the true meaning of Valentine's Day. Love.

I think for this year, we all should embrace our welsh St Dwynwen's Day by sending a little card with an abundance of hearts at your signature, then arrange something special and out of this world for a couple of weeks later.

I know that you would love to whisk your loved one away for a romantic weekend this year, so what are you waiting for? Give us a call and let us arrange everything for you. Your accommodation, activities, flowers and chocs will be sorted. We may even throw in a bottle of bubbly too.

I should skim back here a little to the 'romantic' label I just referred to in relation to the weekend. If you're not too fussed on the whole lovey dovey, kissy kissy act then it really doesn't have to be anything like that at all. Waltzing down a racing river in a raft could always be an option!

If nothing else, let this Valentine's Day be a time for spending time away from home doing something fun, together. Wales is an amazing place to discover with it's beautiful countryside, clean seas, sandy beaches and unspoilt, attractive scenes everywhere. Wherever you go there is plenty to visit and explore.

We truly have some amazing activity experience days and short break packages that are perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day in style. Whatever gets your juices flowing I am positive that there is something for everyone.

Always wanted to spend the weekend horse riding through the woods, quad biking through the valley, racing through the rapids or even skydiving from a plane we can make it real.

For full package details and experience days take the time to browse our website. But if you find yourself needing any guidance, advice or availability then please do not hesitate in giving us a call on 01437 766888 or emailing your enquiry through to info@activitywales.com.

Pembrokeshire Coastal Adventures

Pembrokeshire is perfect for an amazing coastal adventure with friends and family and it's about time you discovered it's unspoilt and ragged coastline.

Think back to when you were a child and having all those days out down the beach. Now count how many times your mum told you not to go jumping off rocks, walking along the clifftops or playing in the caves. If only she had heard of Coasteering it would of been made clear that there really is so much fun to be had with doing all of those daring things, it's all about living on the edge.






I think one day a pretty cool dad realised that we should be enjoying the wilder side of the sea and brought together the idea of swimming, exploring the crooks and crannies of the caves, jumping off rocks and climbing the coast, made it 'allowed' and gave it a name...Coasteering.






Coasteering has truly bouldered to become the big cheese and 'must do' activity in Pembrokeshire for everyone, regardless of whether you are a budding Paris Hilton or a sofa hugging Jim Royal! When you are comfortably positioned under the wing of a highly experienced and qualified instructor even the most timid of participants will be ready to take on the very best of whatever the coast, sea and rocks can throw up us a challenge.




If you fancy trying something new this year then Coasteering really should be up there as number one and I can assure you that Pembrokeshire will welcome you with open arms.

Wicked Liquid Coasteering weekend dates have now been set with the first being over 25th-27th March followed with the next over 29th April-1st May provided by a passionate provider based in Mathry, Pembrokeshire. Mid-week dates can also be arranged on demand and subject to availability.

During your Wicked Liquid weekend dedicated to the thrill of Coasteering you have the following included:

• Two nights 5* Eco-Lodge accommodation
• Home cooked food from Friday evening to Sunday lunch
• Two half days of Coasteering and a breathtaking coastal hike
• All specialist equipment and qualified instruction
• Transport for all activities
• Train station transfers on certain services
  
  

Prices for this Coasteering corker of a weekend are from only £209 per person. You'd be mad to miss out on this jam-packed adventure, so call all your friends now!

As an alternative, we can also create the above package as a gift voucher if you are looking for a present with a difference for that special someone. We have designed the vouchers to allow you to book for a single person or as a couple. They are the perfect pressie as they give the recipient the choice to sort out booking a suitable weekend date for themselves. All our gift vouchers come neatly packed in a presentation box with free drawstring sports bag.






For any further information on our gift voucher option, weekend itinerary, finer details and booking please call a member of our Activity Wales team on 01437 766888 as we would be more than happy to help.