ActiveXplore

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Meet ActiveXplore

ActiveXplore Travel is an active travel company designed for individuals who seek more than just a trip; they crave an experience delivered by like-minded people. They design and offer retreats, training camps, and travel solutions that bring together fitness, adventure, and community.

ActiveXplore was founded by Toby Simmons, whose journey in travel and endurance sports shaped the company’s DNA. Toby has spent the past decade travelling across the UK, Europe, Australasia, and the Americas, while building a career centred on fitness, events, and creating community within sports and wellness travel.

From competing in IRONMAN triathlons to living abroad in Australia for training and adventure, Toby experienced first-hand the challenges athletes, coaches, and groups face when travelling; finding the right accommodation, navigating logistics, balancing training needs with downtime, and making the trip seamless for everyone involved.

ActiveXplore was created to solve those problems. Toby combined his background in sport, travel planning, and retreat delivery to build a company that takes the stress away from hosts and travellers alike. The result? Trips that are logistically sound, financially protected, and designed to inspire.

What Toby brings to ActiveXplore is more than just operational expertise; it’s an understanding of the human side of travel. Every retreat or camp is designed not only to function smoothly but to create an environment where people can connect, grow, and return home with memories that last far longer than the trip itself.

What do they offer?

Founded in 2024, ActiveXplore collaborates with coaches, hosts, and athletes to design customised group travel packages throughout Europe and beyond. From athlete-friendly race hotels, through their live booking system for IRONMAN, T100, and Challenge Family events, to wellness retreats and custom training camps, they ensure every detail is covered, allowing hosts to focus on what they do best and travellers to enjoy a stress-free journey to the finish line.

Their mission is simple: to make active travel seamless, inspiring, and unforgettable. Whether it’s building a retreat from the ground up or supporting athletes and their families at international events, ActiveXplore is here to turn ideas into experiences.

Why we like working with ActiveXplore?

As a busy athlete with a hectic calendar, having the home course advantage for races abroad can make a measurable difference between a successful race and a disappointing one. When our founder, Philip, was racing on the international circuit, he used a company to organise his flights, accommodation and general travel logistics. Although he felt he was excessive as a student-athlete, most of the time the prices were more competitive than what he could find himself!

Additionally, having a dedicated travel partner meant you stayed in the right locations, took the easier travel routes, and avoided excess luggage charges. If things changed, you had someone who organised and reacted to fix the situation while you relaxed in the background. For example, one time, he was about to head to the airport in North Caroline to go to Kona, but there was a fire at the hub airport he was travelling through. By the time he realised what was happening, the travel partner had called him to say they had changed the ticket, issued new ones, and sorted everything out. They sorted the problem before the athlete realised!

Though ActiveXplore shouldn’t be thought of as a problem solver – they can do that too! Instead, they will ensure the best trips are organised specifically for you and those travelling with you, leaving you to focus on what you need to do to integrate your training into your life and get to the race in the best possible condition. No more time spent sorting through travel options – you have that covered!

Additionally, we will start using ActiveXplore to organise our smaller camps, ensuring our coaches can spend more time designing the best camps for you and let the experts take care of the logistics. We are delighted to have them as part of our team.

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Previous Trips, Experiences & Testimonials

ActiveXplore believe the impact of their work is best illustrated through the moments they create, and what their travellers and hosts share afterwards. Below are highlights from recent trips and direct feedback that show why people return and why hosts feel confident recommending us.

Memorable Trips & Experiences

From surf & yoga retreats in Taghazhout, Morocco, to wellness escapes in the Algarve and Alentejo, Portugal, their hosted retreats are designed for deeper connection—body, mind, and community.

Bespoke group and single-trip packages where every detail (food, lodging, local culture and logistics) is tailored to each group’s needs, namely to IRONMAN events for triathlon coaching communities.

Wellness, healing, and adventure blended, yoga + reiki, somatic healing, laughter yoga, and NLP workshops, all set in inspiring environments with healthy, mindful catering.

What People Say — Testimonials & Reviews

“Toby at ActiveXplore has been an invaluable asset in managing the financial side of my yoga retreats … running my retreats has become a smoother, more effortless experience, allowing me to focus on what I do best.” - Retreat Host Nicole Allen

A consistent theme in feedback is how the logistics, compliance, and financial protection ease pressure. Hosts regularly say they can stay focused on their content and community rather than the “nuts and bolts.”

Guests highlight safety, clarity, and peace of mind: all bookings are financially protected (via Protected Trust Services), regulatory compliance is transparent, and support before/during travel is responsive.

Google Review

“A 5-star experience all round – the kindness, organisation and attention to detail were outstanding.” - ActiveXplore Triathlon customer (Google Review)

This feedback reflects many of their guests’ experiences: well-organised itineraries, warm and helpful hosts, and moments that go beyond expectations.

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