High above the Las Vegas Strip

ON the first day of 2019, superheroes went sky-high to become the first to fly into 2019, high above The LINQ Promenade on the brand-new FLY LINQ, the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip.

FLY LINQ Fast Facts:

• The $20 million FLY LINQ is the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip.
• Developed by the team behind High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel.
• 10 side-by-side ziplines, capable of simultaneously launching all riders. 
• Height of launch tower: 114 feet or 14 stories.
• Height of landing tower: 54 feet or more than five stories.
• Positions to fly: seated or superhero (prone).
• Length of each zipline: 1,121 feet.
• Length of time: the ride takes approximately 35 to 45 seconds.
• Average speed: 35 MPH.

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Mammoth Mega Zipline

THRILL seekers will find extreme fun flying down the biggest vertical drop of any zip-lining experience in North America at Mammoth Mountain, California. Hit speeds up to 97 Km/has you plunge over 2,100 ft down Mammoth Mountain on two separate spans. 

Choose a Superman or seated-style harness before loading the gondola for a scenic ride up to the summit, where our safety experts will get you ready to soar. Zippers can descend side-by-side on parallel cables, gliding more than a mile back to the Adventure Center below.

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Education and Eco-adventure in the canopy

ANGKOR Zipline is the only permanent educational eco-adventure canopy tour inside Angkor Park and the only zipline in Siem Reap, #Cambodia. Formerly Flight of the Gibbon, this one of a kind jungle eco-adventure has operated since 2012, but was acquired in January 2017 by a group of international investors.

The gold zipline eco-adventure features 9 individual ziplines, 1 double zipline, 3 suspended sky bridges and any many other course features designed to both educate and energize guests. 

The silver zipline eco-adventure was created for guests with less time, and smaller budgets.

Both options offer the thrill of #ziplining, while also learning about the wildlife, history and environment inside Angkor Park, considered one on the 10 modern wonders of the world and a UNESCO world heritage site.



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Feel the rush in San Diego

SAN DIEGO offers adventure seekers a vacation experience like no other. With varied terrain and an abundance of outdoor activities, #adrenaline junkies can find a variety of ways to feel the rush in #SanDiego.From indoor skydiving and hang gliding above the blue Pacific to four-wheeling in the desert and rock climbing in majestic mountains, here are the top 10 thrilling adventures for a heart-stopping San Diego vacation.

Paragliding - With nearly 100 years of flying history, Torrey Pines Gliderport, located north of the village of La Jolla, is America’s most popular coastal soaring site.

Ziplining - San Diego is home to the longest zip line in California that is guaranteed to thrill adventure seekers of all ages. Set in the La Jolla Indian Campground within the foothills of Palomar Mountain, the La Jolla Zip Zoom provides riders with 6,273 feet of zip line excitement coupled with spectacular views of mountain peaks, lush green canyons and steep, rustic slopes.

Surfing - Opportunities to "hang ten" abound up and down San Diego’s 33 public beaches. Made famous by the Beach Boys’ hit song “Surfin’ USA,” Swami's Beach in Encinitas is one of San Diego’s prime surf spots where big waves break off a narrow, cobblestone-strewn beach and challenge even experienced surfers. 

Sky Sailing - In operation since 1959, Sky Sailing in San Diego’s Inland North County offers instructional, introductory rides for one or two passengers in a sailplane or glider, soaring silently and effortlessly on the region’s warm air currents like a bird in flight. 

Indoor Skydiving - For those wanting aerial adventures closer to land, iFLY San Diego delivers the dream of flight to thrill-seeking guests with San Diego’s first indoor skydiving wind tunnel, located in the heart of Mission Valley.

Rock Climbing & Bouldering - With millions of boulders in San Diego County, bouldering is a local specialty, and rock climbers can free climb, sport climb, multi-pitch climb and trad climb among hundreds of vertical rocky paths. Santee Boulders in San Diego’s rural East County is a popular field offering a full-day of challenging climbs. 

Cave Spelunking - Cave spelunking combines rock climbing, hiking and exploring into one fascinating adventure. The Arroyo Tapiado mud caves in the Anza-Borrego Desert in San Diego’s rural East County are some of the most extensive mud formations worldwide. With 22 different caves to explore, only the most daring venture deep inside this unknown world of hidden canyons and crevices. 

Shark Diving - An experience of a lifetime, shark diving is most likely on the bucket list for many adventure seekers. San Diego Shark Diving offers certified and non-certified divers alike the opportunity to cage-dive amongst massive great white sharks. Only the brave embark on a 5-day live-aboard excursion to the waters surrounding the volcanic island of Isla Guadalupe, located approximately 170 miles west of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Four-Wheeling - The spacious terrain of the Anza-Borrego Desert is also the perfect location for a different fast-paced activity. Adventure seekers can experience the thrill of off-roading and speed through sand dunes and zip around cacti in large SUVs or individual ATVs in this vast 600,000-acre desert playground. 

Sportfishing - Sportfishing off the San Diego coast and in neighboring Baja California waters allows adventurer seekers to experience the thrill of the catch. Home to the world's largest sportfishing fleet, San Diego has more than 75 state-of-the-art fishing vessels ranging in size from 60-124 feet and outfitted with the latest fish-finding equipment and amenities. 

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First zipline for Las Vegas Strip announced

THE first zipline on the Las Vegas Strip has been announced by Caesars Entertainments. Named Fly LINQ, the $20-million project will feature 10 side-by-side ziplines capable of simultaneously launching all riders.

The experience will be constructed on The LINQ Promenade, the open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district.

Guests on the ride will take an escalator, with open Strip views to the top of the 122-foot-tall launch tower.  At the top they can choose to ride in a seated or 'Superman' position. The ride will travel 1,080 feet above The LINQ Promenade.

Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2018.

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Top Spot in London

TAKE a ride on one of the world’s fastest urban zip wires with Zip World #London at Archbishop's Park.

Spot some of London’s top attractions, including The Shard, Big Ben and the Coca-Cola London Eye. Adrenaline seekers must climb to heights of 35m (115ft) above South London, before making an exhilarating 225m (738ft) descent. The zip line experience takes you to speeds of up to 50mph (80km/h), and promises to give riders the ultimate thrill.

Ticket prices start at £18.00 and runs until October 1.

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Get your rush in Switzerland

GET a rush of adrenaline in #Switzerland with zip wires, cable cars combined with rock climbing, bungee jumps and abseiling.

In Bourg-SaintMaurice, Les Arcs, experience Bungee Ejection. This attraction is a cross between a catapult and a bungee jump. Equipped with a harness attached to long elastic ropes, participants get propelled to a height of 20 metres in two seconds! 

Chamonix Mont Blanc, the world’s capital of alpinism, is opening its first via ferrata. Beginning next to the top of the Flégère cable car, the via ferrata Via des Evettes has two parts: first, a via ferrata (with a steel cable), followed by a via cordata. A via cordata is a mixture of hiking, rock climbing and mountaineering, and is the perfect initiation for people who want to get into climbing. 

In Aussois, Les Jardins d’Eden circuit combines zip wires, via cordata, and abseiling in the canyon and gorges of the Arc river, just under the spectacular Fort Victor-Emmanuel. This activity is available for people aged 12 and over. 

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Wild Ride in Fiji

THE opening of Kula WILD Adventure Park has given Outrigger #Fiji Beach Resort guests convenient access and a special three-day entry pass* to Fiji’s only #wildlife adventure experience.

Formerly Kula Eco Park, the extensively renovated facility now features Fiji’s only rollercoaster forest canopy zip rail ride – the Kula Krazy Canopy Flier – and the country’s only hillside water slide, the 110m (360 ft) Kula Splash Mountain Jungle Slide.

A short walk from Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort which also runs a free shuttle bus to the park, it features Fiji’s only dedicated children’s splash pool, the Kula Kiddies’ Splash Pool, and the country’s largest marine display including a turtle reef pool displaying hatchling turtles, stingrays, marine and tropical fish aquariums.

Since opening in 1998, Kula Eco Park has won eight Excellence in Tourism and Best Fiji Experience Awards, plus the Excellence in Tourism Sustainability Award and this same dedication to Fiji’s wildlife has now been integrated into a family fun park.

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High Flying San Diego

SUNNY San Diego is an ideal outdoor playground to take to the skies and take in the sights from a bird’s-eye perspective.  For the adventurous traveler, #SanDiego has many unique, high flying escapades, from hang gliding along the scenic seaside bluffs of La Jolla and hot air ballooning in North County to a zip lining safari and indoor skydiving. The following are some of the ways visitors can spread their wings and have fun in the air, San Diego-style.

Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla is America’s most popular coastal soaring site with nearly 100 years of flying history. Visitors can take a tandem paragliding or hang gliding flights at the largest tandem operation in the world with professional, experienced instructors, enjoying sensational bird’s-eye views of dramatic cliffs, Torrey Pines Golf Course and the stunning mansion homes of La Jolla. 

A world leader in the sport of soaring, in operation since 1959, Sky Sailing in North County’s Warner Springs offers introductory rides for one to two passengers in a sailplane or glider. Passengers can share a thermal with hawks and eagles while enjoying phenomenal views of nearby Palomar Mountain and the famous Palomar Observatory, as well as Lake Henshaw and the historic Warner Springs Ranch.

Capable of floating balloons up to 3,000 feet on a clear day, San Diego’s inland North County is among a few places in the world where a hot air balloon can fly both at sunrise and sunset due to perfect wind conditions. California Dreamin’ offers a couple of deluxe hot air balloon adventures: a Del Mar sunset flight where guests can sip champagne while floating above coastal bluffs and the Pacific Ocean, and a Temecula wine country sunrise flight featuring breakfast, champagne and wine tasting at Vindemia Winery. 

Flying over San Diego for the past 26 years, Corporate Helicopters provides another exceptional way to sightsee over area beaches, bays and landmarks. Notable tours include the 30-minute Diego Delight and the Coronado Bridge; the aptly-named, 42-minute Unforgettable and the one hour Surf & Turf. Exclusive tour packages are also available, like the bucket list-worthy Baja Mexico Premier two-day tour of Ensenada and the renowned Guadalupe Valley wine country.

A vacation destination since the 1930s and popular for inner tubing down the San Luis Rey River, the La Jolla Indian Campground’s newest attraction is La Jolla Zip Zoom, the longest zip line in California. The 6,273-foot zip line course, nestled in the foothills of the Palomar Mountain range and running parallel to the San Luis Rey River, provides riders with spectacular views of mountain peaks, lush green canyons and steep rustic slopes.

Go wild on another exciting zip line adventure in North County, Flightline Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Guests soar 130 feet above the ground on two zip lines, enjoying thrilling views of rhinos, giraffes and other exotic wildlife in the savanna-like fields below. The “flight” covers approximately two-thirds of a mile, landing safely near the park’s campground at Kilima Point.

iFLY San Diego delivers the dream of flight to thrill-seeking visitors with San Diego’s first indoor skydiving wind tunnel in the heart of Mission Valley. The indoor skydiving facility is a marvel of engineering that replicates the experience of skydiving, creating conditions that allow guests to fly on a smooth cushion of air with the help of iFLY certified flight instructors.

Expected to launch in summer 2017, Airborne San Diego brings two new indoor skydiving wind tunnels to downtown San Diego by Petco Park, as well as a Sky Lounge, viewing platforms, a café and bar.

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The ride of your life!

ADRENALIN junkies planning a holiday in #Australia might want to head for #TreetopsAdventurePark in the Ourimbah State Forest on the New South Wales Central Coast. It has what’s claimed to be the world’s longest tree-base zip line. 

Its one kilometre (0.62 miles) long Crazy Treetop Rider winds and loops through the treetops 18 metres (59ft) above the ground. It takes approximately five thrilling minutes to get from the start to the end.

The gravity-defying zip line has been described as ‘a five-minute fast and furious experience’ by the park’s owner, Sandrine Gaymard.

As it passes through no less than 40 obstacles and 360-degree loops, including a 540-metre (1,770 ft) circle around a tree, riders hang in a seated swing harness.

‘Zip lines usually travel in a straight line, but we thought it would be incredible to build some to go around the trees, up and down, and even with 360-degree loops to really ramp up the fun factor,’ says Ms Gaymard.

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