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Nature, Adrenaline and Beers; How Cardiff can provide it all for a great stag do.

Aug 20, 2019 | bars, canyoning, Cardiff, coasteering, Events, Paddleboarding, stag, Stag do, Wales, white water rafting

By Hannah Priest So, you’ve been given the role of organising the stag do and, let's face it, you have a lot of planning to do. But don’t despair because we have put together a list of top things to do during your stag weekend in Cardiff. Here, you can combine the...

Pembrokeshire: A Kids Camp Adventure Land

Aug 1, 2019 | Kids Camp, Travel

Located on the Western coast of Wales and abundant with quaint seaside villages and stunning hilly countryside, Pembrokeshire has long been regarded as one of Wale’s most cherished counties. It’s also a playground for adrenaline pumping activities; from coasteering...

Escape Busy London On A Unique Team Building Retreat

Jul 24, 2019 | coasteering, Corporate Getaways, Hiking, Paddleboarding, surfing, Team Building, Travel, Wales

by Lauren Whyld Fancy Escaping The Big Smoke? Treat your employees to a team building retreat where they can leave the stress of work life behind. Take them away from the racket of street performers, the deafening screeches of the Northern Line, and the constant flow...

Hidden Gems To Seek Out In Lagos

Jul 11, 2019 | Algarve, Hiking, Lagos, Paddleboarding, Portugal, surfing, Travel

by Lauren Whyld As regular visitors to Portugal’s many wondrous locations (and appreciators of its infinite days of sunshine), it's safe to say we can not recommend Lagos in West Algarve enough! Lagos is a location that has so much to offer; with its secluded beaches,...

YOU can join us on our Snowdonia Adventure: 17th-22nd September ’19

Jul 9, 2019 | canyoning, coasteering, Hiking, Paddleboarding, Snowdonia, Travel, Wales, zipworld

By Beth Goodwin Come and take a break from the outside world and join us on our Snowdonia trip this September: you'll experience five action packed days of exciting activities all whilst staying in luxury safari style tents nestled amongst the stunning North Welsh...

5 Reasons Why Beach Yoga Is The Perfect Addition To Any Corporate Retreat

Jul 8, 2019 | Algarve, Beach Clean, Portugal, Travel, Wales, yoga

by Lauren Whyld If you’re looking to plan a corporate retreat then we understand your working team is important to you. An organised, well planned and faultlessly delivered retreat can be the ideal way to show your appreciation... and the bonus is it comes with loads...

Swapping Facials for a Foamy: why a surfing hen party beats the spa

Jul 4, 2019 | Algarve, Hen Party, surfing, Travel, Wales

By Beth Goodwin When people think of a traditional hen party they don't often picture the hen being decked from head to toe in a wet suit. But if the thought of yet another 'spa day and Prosecco' sounds about as exciting as a dry ham sandwich; surfing is the perfect...

Coasteering Wales, What Is Coasteering And Why is Wales so Awesome For A Coasteer?

Feb 21, 2019 | Anglesey, coasteering, Corporate Getaways, Team Building, Travel, Wales

So, coasteering is jumping off rocks into the sea, right? Yes and no. We hear this a lot, “how big are the jumps?” “How many jumps and is it just jumping off stuff?” I mean sure, coasteering includes epic jumps and it certainly injects some adrenaline into your...

Why You Should Consider Lisbon For A Corporate Getaway

Dec 31, 2018 | Algarve, coasteering, Corporate Getaways, Lisbon, Portugal, Sailing, surfing, Team Building, Tuk Tuk, yoga

Are you in search of an exciting destination for your next corporate getaway? What better place to enjoy a spot of team building than Lisbon?! Lisbon is a gothic city famed for its beautiful hillsides, quaint cafes, picture perfect cobbled alleyways, and rich...

Autumn Adventure Inspiration – and why it may be better than summer

Sep 12, 2018 | Autumn, Portugal, Travel, Wales

Now that summer has come to an end, it doesn’t mean that you should take a break adventuring until the first sunrays of Spring appear. Autumn is a great time of the year to try out some new adventures; there are fewer tourists around, travel is generally cheaper and...

Travelling solo? Looking for an adventure holiday? Join our Lisbon & Cascais Adventure ‘Festa’ – 28 Sept-03 Oct ’18

May 2, 2018 | bootcamp, coasteering, Events, Paddleboarding, Portugal, surfing, Travel, yoga

A couple of times a year Big Blue organises 'open adventures' where we welcome everyone to join our trips & activities, whether you are a group of friends or a solo traveller looking for some adventure. Isn't one of the best things about a holiday meeting other...

Top 5 Reasons To Book A Big Blue Adventure

Apr 3, 2018 | Corporate Getaways, Portugal, surfing, Team Building, Travel, Wales

By Amy Picton - Hi BBA readers! My name is Amy, a blogger and traveller from Cardiff. If you are an adventurer or if you’ve never put on a wetsuit, you will love what Big Blue has to offer. I recently tried out the surf adventure day with the team in the Gower and I’m...