Adrenaline Junkies: Vacation with Lightning Fields, Tornadoes, and Monster Waves

BOSTON, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- SmarterTravel®, a comprehensive travel advice resource for the budget-conscious traveler, today announced its editors' picks of the top dangerous vacation spots.  The destinations include places known for violent weather and the wrath of Mother Nature.

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"Not everyone's idea of the perfect vacation is lying on a beach and soaking in the sun," said Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com. "Some people want to experience nature in its most raw form and we have pulled together some incredibly enticing vacations for even the most intense thrill seekers."

The top most dangerous places to vacation:

Tornado Chasing:  Storm chasing tour companies dot the Tornado Belt of the Midwestern United States so there are plenty of deals to be had.  Check out Tradd Storm Chasing Tours' 6 day/7 night excursion for $1,999 - including accommodations and ground transport.  

Storm Watching: Crashing 30-foot waves, driving rain, and cold wind don't sound like much of a vacation, unless you're in Tofino, a small town on the west shore of Vancouver Island. Deals are available at Mackenzie Beach Resort from $96 U.S. per night.

Lighting-up the Sky: Lightning is a very dangerous spectacle, but at The Lightning Field in New Mexico, you can witness its terrifying beauty up close and in relative safety.  A one-night stay in May in a cabin adjoining the field goes for $150 per night.  

Brrrrr:  Mt. Washington holds the all-time surface wind speed from a gust recorded at 231 miles per hour in 1931, and holds the world's "Worst Weather" title.  Travelers can sign up for day or overnight EduTrips that include lodging, meals, transport, and classes starting at $459. Just planning a day trip? Entrance fees for vehicles are $23.

Volcanoes: While not technically weather, volcanoes do rain down ash, and qualify as a way to glimpse nature's fury. The Caribbean island of Montserrat's Soufriere Hills offers volcano viewing tours from Antigua starting at $230, including flight from Antigua, tour, and lunch.  

Visit SmarterTravel for more information on these dangerous vacations, as well as tips and tools for all your travel needs.

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