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The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is focusing on health and adventure tourism to cater to demand from visitors who are looking for these types of holidays. Adventure tourism in the area includes activities like trekking, mountain biking, para-gliding, ice skating, skiing, river rafting, heli-skiing, and car rallies. More of these packages are being offered in the state then ever before.

Health tourism is still a relatively new concept but a government-sponsored tourism development corporation has been working on health resorts that provide 'Panchkarma' (ayurvedic therapy) treatment at hotels in Shimla, Palampur and Chail. Himachal has seen increased tourism from other parts of India, with many tourists seeking budget accommodations. Adventure tourism, religious tourism, heritage tourism, rural tourism and eco-tourism are some of the main areas of growth which the government hopes will boost employment for rural youth in the state.

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Family mountain walking holidays in the Dolomites, a mountain range in the southern Alps, allow you to experience some spectacular scenery and towering slopes. There are both challenging trails and plenty of more gentle walks through meadows and forests that are suitable for people of all ages.

What really sets this region of Italy apart is its amazing culture and folklore. The South Tyrol province has a long tradition of witch and wizard stories that are sure to enchant visitors of all ages. In these stories, the craggy mountainsides, Alpine meadows and woodlands are all home to a wide variety of strange creatures. This can add some colorful imagination to your hikes as you can visualize the mythical friendly water spirits and herb women who legend has it were turned into flowers by King Laurin. Wild dwarfs and giants are also said to inhabit these hillsides, along with the legendary witches of the Scillar.

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New South Wales in Australia offers adventure holidays that appeal to a wide variety of travelers. Chinese tourists come for self-drive holidays, while Japanese tourists prefer well-being retreats, and German tourists love the opportunities for outback adventures.

The Australian Tourism exchange held a conference in New South Wales that attracted about 700 international travel representatives from 40 countries, who met with many Australian tour operators during the week-long conference. Chinese representatives expressed a lot of interest in the self-drive tours that are available along the NSW coast, while Japanese representatives requested information on well-being retreats like spa resorts. German representatives were most drawn to the outdoor adventure holidays and outback tours. Conference organizers expressed the importance of marketing Sydney and New South Wales as a gateway to the rest of Australia.

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