the Ultimate Adventucation COMBINING REST AND RELAXATION WITH THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Kathy Holcombe wanted to do something relaxing for her next vacation. The problem? After spending her entire adult life in pursuit of adventure and sport, the thought of just sitting on a beach held little appeal, and so the idea of an “Adventucation,” combining rest and relaxation with a spirit of adventure, was born. Kathy recruited four friends for a 126-mile paddle from Key Largo to Key West, enticing them with visions of beautiful beach resorts and margaritas along the way.

Words: Kathy Holcombe

“I LEARNED VERY QUICKLY THAT CAMPING OPTIONS, OR ANY OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THAT MATTER, WERE SPARSE IN THE KEYS” My entire adult life has revolved around the pursuit of adventure in one form or another, with a vast majority of my “vacation” time spent rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, etc. But occasionally, after a particularly lengthy and intense adrenaline-drenched experience, rather than feeling refreshed and invigorated like in my younger years, I find myself drained both mentally and physically, and longing for a relaxing reprieve: a normal vacation. I wonder what it would be like to sit on the beach with a book and an umbrella drink, to while away the hours doing absolutely nothing. I’ve even tried it a couple of times and enjoyed it immensely, but in reality,…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Paddle World magazine 2019

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