Crystal clear

Boracay's sandy idylls are designed for a quick escape from our winter cold, says Penny Watson.

High Times

Strap yourself in for a soaring trip. Parasailing is the ideal adventure sport for those who don't really care much for physical exertion. Sydney Harbour Parasail even advertises this fact as a call to (in)action with the boast that "all you need is the ability to sit". Old, young, fit or flabby - with parasailing the playing field is completely level.