{"id":53833,"date":"2017-07-16T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=53833"},"modified":"2017-10-03T15:12:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T13:12:15","slug":"the-french-riviera-taking-al-fresco-to-the-extreme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/16\/the-french-riviera-taking-al-fresco-to-the-extreme\/","title":{"rendered":"The French Riviera: Taking ‘Al Fresco’ to the Extreme"},"content":{"rendered":"

The French Riviera is famous for its glistening turquoise water, golden beaches, Mediterranean culture and views that you just wouldn\u2019t find elsewhere. The Cote d\u2019Azur is the perfect composition of sun, sea and serenity, with the picturesque scenes of sailboats gently bobbing along; the rows of sunbeds nestled into the invitingly dazzling coastlines; high end shops and artisan districts that seem to clash yet complement each other so beautifully, resulting in a burst of colourful culture secreted within the bejewelled exterior of the French Riviera<\/strong><\/a>. You would think the Cote d\u2019Azur was expertly tailored to suit those who seek a holiday for the luxuries, the materials, the sunbathing and the relaxation.<\/p>\n

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Monaco, in all its twinkling glory!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, there is a side to the French Riviera that has only recently started to make an appearance; the Cote d\u2019Azur has a surprisingly vast amount of adrenaline fuelled activities<\/a>, such as wakeboarding, windsurfing, SCUBA as well as freediving. The serene imagery of the tranquil, bronzing vacations can be completely left behind in the foaming, turbulent wake of a water-skier being dragged along effortlessly by a high-speed RIB. The hustle and bustle of the thousands of holidaymakers, flocking to the allure of the sun-kissed shoreline can speed past in just the blink of an eye, the sounds and scenes of the Azure Coast drowned out by the tigress purr of a SeaDoo jet ski.<\/p>\n

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Glisse-Evasion, Nice: Wakeboarding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whilst it may be easy to stumble into the belief that the Cote d\u2019Azur is reserved for those seeking the sun and the sundries, the thrust and excitement of your first parachuting experience, with the wind in your hair and the land in your distant memories, is sure to rip those woollen sunglasses right off your eyes.<\/p>\n

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Blue Addiction: Freediving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here are a couple of ideas, hand-plucked from the plethora of water sports that the French Riviera has to offer, ranging from toe dabbling along the coastline to jumping right in at the deep end like a true daredevil.<\/p>\n

Glisse Evasion<\/a>– <\/strong>For the Adrenaline Junkie in all of us.<\/em><\/p>\n

Glisse-Evasion <\/em>is a Nice-based water activities company with a wide range of experiences on offer, ranging from Banana Boats, Parachuting and Paddleboarding.<\/p>\n

Located just along the Promenade des Anglais, by Blue Beach,\u00a0Glisse-Evasion\u00a0<\/em>is not hard to find, so don’t be afraid to pop along and plan an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime!<\/p>\n

Blue Addiction<\/a>– <\/strong>For the more exotic Daredevil.<\/em><\/p>\n

Blue Addiction <\/em>provides a freediving experience- that is essentially SCUBA diving but without the air. Don\u2019t worry, you are in safe, professional hands!<\/p>\n

Blue Addiction\u00a0<\/em>is situated in\u00a0La Londe-les-Maures, in between Marseille and St. Tropez. It is run by a team of professionals with some very impressive credentials behind them.<\/p>\n

However, Freediving isn\u2019t just an extreme activity; in Malaysia and Indonesia Bajau Fishermen freedive amongst the corals to make a living, with nothing but a lungful of air and a spear, they dive down to depths of 20 metres to seek out reef fish. Some may spend as long as 5 minutes underwater!<\/p>\n

So, if you’re on the search for a holiday packed full of adventures, adrenaline and long lasting memories, look no further than the French Riviera. From luxury to energy; sun to salt spray; it’s safe to say that a French Riviera Yacht Charter with Boatbookings<\/a> offers something for everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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