‘Sportcation’ gains popularity among China youth, transforms romantic getaway into athletic hub

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Fitness-friendly young Chinese travellers are turning to a new trend known as “sportcation” which blends physical health with leisure.Health conscious tourists are spending 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) not to relax, but to endure military-style tennis camps, turning the romantic island of Bali into a gruelling Indonesian sporting getaway.In the trend, which as the name suggests blends sport and holiday, physical activity becomes the central focus of travel.Instead of sightseeing or lounging on the...