16 August 2007

AdventureEscapades explores the world of audacious activities for the extreme traveller in RSA

Submitted by: Lola Young
AdventureEscapades.co.za explores the world of audacious activities for the extreme traveller in South Africa. The website profiles various adventures across South Africa through categories of air, land and water. The site gets up-close-and-personal with over 48 activity categories that one could choose from. Each profile delves into exciting information regarding the activity, educating the visitor on the background of the acitivity, the equipment used, its safety, interesting facts as well as the history behind all the action.
The site is written like this to be more than just a list of adventure activities, but to also be enlightening and informative. AdventureEscapades is South Africa's most extensive adventure activitiy web portal - with thorough research, we have been able to ascertain that we have the most comprehensive list of adventure activities in the country on the internet. Our traffic stats quickly reflect the interest that has been created around this popular portal: Over 155 000 hits on the site in the last 3 months Over 1 300 unique visitors in June alone Ranked in the Top 5 on MSN in an Adventure Activities, South Africa search Ranked in the Top 5 on Google in an Escapades, South Africa search. Our site rankings are picking up exponentially, showing the need for a site that offers the end user great benefits: One place to look to find everything on offer; mulitple activities, mulitple locations nationally. A Quick Search facility that enables site visitors to find something close them quickly. Calendar of events, lets visitors see what's coming up nationally. Blogs and forums which allow visitors to become part of the SA adventure community; sharing experiences etc. An enquiry form on the featured listing pages which visitors can make an enquiry immediately and conveniently straight off the site. I have also attached a press release, which gives a longer overview of AdventureEscapades.co.za, alternatively please visit www.AdventureEscapades.co.za and experience the site first hand. I am also in a position to organise an interview with Gary Amstutz, one of the founders of the site which will allow for more information on the background of the site and the future propects.Putting together that ultimate holiday or weekend away can be stressful, trying to find the new and arguably even bigger challenge than the last. The extremes seem to enthral us the most, but what is your extreme and how will you know what to try at your adventurous destination? Research, research and more research, collecting brochures, searching the internet and finally giving up and deciding that you will just have to see when you get there. All you want is a journey that is complete with lasting memories of breath-taking experiences. Just imagine it, one minute you are trekking your way along a single track path through the bushveld, the next floating away into thin air, with the a cool breeze in your hair, then into a wild ride down one of South Africa’s fastest flowing rivers. So where are we? Lost in a portal of the most comprehensive adventure activities, built for the adrenaline junkie or the fun-at-heart holidaymaker.AdventureEscapades.co.za is a far-reaching web portal that explores the world of audacious activities for the extreme traveller in South Africa. The website profiles various adventures across South Africa through categories of air, land and water. AdventureEscapades.co.za gets up-close-and-personal with over 48 activity categories that one could choose from. Each profile delves into exciting information regarding the activity, educating the visitor on the background of the activity, the equipment used, its safety, interesting facts as well as the history behind all the action. The site is written like this to be more than just a list of adventure activities, but to also be enlightening and informative. The browser is encouraged to use the “QUICK SEARCH” option, which does the hard work for you. The user identifies the province in which they are visiting and then the city and could even search right down to the suburb or town, a listing of every activity at their destination is identified for the traveller to opt for. There are over 600 individual activities listed, making it the most comprehensive site in South Africa! With over 155,000 hits on the site in the first three months and enquiries coming in from as far afield as Australia, there is already no doubt that interest from the adventure seeking travellers has been piqued. In a recent tourism survey Adventure Activities was listed as one of the key activities undertaken by both local and international tourists and AdventureEscapades.co.za aims to make it easier for the activity owner and adventure seeker to find each other. Investigate the site yourself, choosing your destination by the adrenaline activity that has the most irresistible pull of your imagination.AdventureEsacapades.co.za goes to length in measuring the excitement with the “Excitometre”, fear factor and value for money for the adventurous. Packed full of information relevant to the traveller the site leaves no stone unturned making sure that one knows exactly what they are in for by covering the following topics: · How to get there? · What to bring? · What to wear? · Time period; · Vital information; · Weather; · Participants; · Availability and · Other information The AdventureEscapades website is designed to motivate the traveller to do something out of the ordinary, so forget about the tried and tested. Find thrilling adventures for everyone and experience travel from a different point of view. Live everyday to its fullest, it’s true - we all know it, we just need to find the adrenaline activity that takes us away from that all too familiar - “lazy” holiday. With AdventureEscapades.co.za there’s no such thing as a lazy holiday and with their new blog, forum and event calendar you’ll be able to stay in touch with the adventure community, share your experiences and see what’s coming up next month at the click of the mouse. A perfect holiday or weekend away where the open skies and natural scenery are not the only attraction. Pick your playground and run with it. Contact Details: PR Company: Lola Young Inc Contact Person: Lola Young Telephone: 033 396 6680 Cellphone: 084 826 8508 E-mail: lola@yfactor.co.za adventureEscapades.co.za Contact Person: Gary Amstutz Cellphone Number: 082 497 0401
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