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5 adventures for the adrenaline addict

Fly a MiG-31 fighter jet over Moscow or stage a James-Bond style jump into the Switzerland's Verzasca Dam. These days, thrill seekers are redefining adventure travel -- here's how.

By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer

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Lake Locarno, Switzerland

The James Bond Bungee

About $1,200 per person, including hotel and airfare from Heathrow Airport

Fans of 007 will recognize the Verzasca Dam from the opening sequence of Goldeneye, where James Bond bungee jumped a staggering 720 feet. To follow in the agent's footsteps, head to the Swiss and Italian border around Lake Locarno for a weekend and take the same leap of faith -- a tuxedo and wristwatch with remote detonator are optional.

Afterwards, Black Tomato can coordinate more adrenaline-packed activities in the area of Verzasca, like caving in the Hells' Caves or rappelling off railway bridges - all designed to keep the pulse racing. You'll still have enough time to zip off to the Zurich airport and be back at work on Monday morning.

www.blacktomato.co.uk

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