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May 17, 2009 American Roundup are a bonded UK Specialist Tour operator and they know a thing or two about Texas Ranch holidays - so if that is what you are looking for then take a look at their site at www.americanroundup.com/texas.htm If you are a novice cowboy or cowgirl then here is what they say about their Mayan Dude Ranch - see if this can persuade you !! Recommended for beginner riders and families, slow riding no fast riding permitted. Family run ranch, picturesque trail rides situated deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country. This ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country – a verdant part of the State and yet only a short walk from the Cowboy town of Bandera. The original cabins are clustered around the main Lodge building. The Lodge is the centre of activities, the large dining room and western saloon are where you will meet many of your fellow guests and just adjoining the Lodge is the swimming pool with bar. This is where outdoor meals, steak fries and barbeques are held. Cabin accommodation is varied, close to the Lodge are single and duplex buildings all decorated in western style and all with private facilities. Further away are two larger two storey bunkhouses which cater to the numerous bus tours than now use this ranch. Riding is on the trails across the 350 acre ranch but it’s walk only, single file and of 50 minutes duration. If you enjoy good food, pleasant accommodation and relaxed riding – the Mayan can provide this for you.  New Mexico White Water Rafting January 3, 2009 New Mexico is a white water rafting mecca, a destination for beginners and experienced adrenolin junkies alike. It's whitewater rafting season begins around mid-April, as the ski centres shut down and the snows begins to melt. This is the beginning of "High Water" rafting season. The early season until around mid-June offers the biggest excitement and whitewater features for the more daring and experienced. When temperatures rise during the summer and water levels go down then New Mexico's late easier rafting season runs. This is the time for families to enjoy rafting in New Mexico through to the first week of September. Here are a few links to get you off the mark if you are interested in finding yourself in a raft in New Mexico anytime soon. Kokopelli Far Flung Native Sons Adventures Los Rios River runners  Holiday in USA - Go for it !! October 21, 2008 Now, most of us do not holiday in the states that often or all, but those that do often keep on saving up the pennies for another trip. Because they know, because they've been there. The USA offers such an amazing variety of choices, no wonder most US citizens do not bother to leave their country, they have kinda got it all there - from the unparalleled big city experiences of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco etc to the gambling den they call Las Vegas - Rocky Mountain highs, Disney Rollercoasters, Arizona deserts and petrified forests, California surfing and so much more. So if you are going to go to the USA for the first time, or you want to go again, you need to take some time and browse through some options ! A great way to start that browsing is at Holidays in the USA - a first rate, five year old site for variety, choice, inspiration and value USA Holiday ideas - happy hunting cowboy !  Zoom off to San Diego June 17, 2008  Now that Zoom Airlines have started a direct flight to San Diego from Gatwick on Mondays and Fridays (starts 20th June - prices from £400, including taxes) its time to find out more about the place - www.flyzoom.com Did you know that San Diego is California's second largest city and is the seventh largest in the whole of the United States with a population in the city of nearly 1.3 million and more than 2.8 million living in San Diego County ? So why visit ? well it has a fantastic climate, mile upon mile of beautiful beaches with surfing, boating, sailing and good swimming, plenty of top family attractions to satisfy all tastes such as: San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World and Legoland. Nearly 100 golf courses and lots of luxurious spas If you want to get out of the city then try San Diego's East County with its great variety of landscapes - rolling foothills to massive mountains. Here there is the Anza Borrego desert State Park where you are free to get down to some hiking, fishing and camping. Of course you are not far away from Mexico and organizing a trip South to sample the different culture down there is easy. For culture lovers, San Diego has plenty to offer with plenty of galleries and museums to visit. There are also a fantastically wide array of eating establishments. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to time your visit to one of the many multicultural festivals in the region and get a feel of the joy of living in this county of sunshine and fun. Here are some more links to help you find out about San Diego: http://www.sandiego.org/ http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/visitors-guide/ Top Ten Gotta Dos in San Diego  New York, New York !! March 26, 2008  So, you don't wanna sleep eh ? So, you want pastrami on rye to go ? well you should head for the Big Apple and bag yourself a great time and enjoy the fantastic number of dollars you can get for the Pound or Euro these days (it may not last for ever !). Here are some links to the great attractions of New York, a city for singles, romantics, families, young, old, inbetweenies businessmen, business women, rockers, hipsters and Starsky and Hutch fans : The National Academy of Design The American Museum of the Moving Image The Waterfront Museum The Paleontological Research Institution The Snug Harbor Cultural Center The Ukrainian Museum The Caribbean Cultural Center The Museum of Jewish Heritage's Living Memorial to the Holocaust The Museum of Modern Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art Madame Tussaud's Central Park The Brooklyn Botanic Garden The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden The New York Botanical Garden Bronx Zoo Prospect Park Broadway Radio City Music Hall Staten Island Zoo Carnegie Hall The New York Aquarium Coney Island Empire State Building The Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex The Astroland Amusement Park Madison Square Gardens The Statue of Liberty Chinatown Little Italy The Forbes Magazine Galleries The Donnell Library the Brooklyn Children's Museum  Vote for USA in 2008 ! January 13, 2008  The massive variety and quality the USA has to offer the traveler and holidaymaker is clear, but the arguments for spending some time stateside are especially stacked up big time right now. The dollar is still weak and one Euro or GBP buys a lot of hospitality in Uncle Sam. But it may not last forever so now may be the opportune moment to Go West ! Here at Holidays in the USA we have handpicked some interesting holiday ideas for you to peruse and we are sure that there will be something for everyone to consider in our themed sections, including Adventure, Cookery, Golf, Florida, Rustic and Ranch. Vermont, in New England (North Eastern USA) is worth a close look, for the snow in winter, and all year round holiday potential. www.vermontvacation.com will give you a good grounding in Vermont's charms but the basics are as follows: In the Winter Vermont is a mecca for skiing enthusiasts - www.skivermont.com will fill you in. In the Spring the hunting, fishing, cycling, camping take over. Have a look at this Vermont State Parks link for some more info. In the Summer there's even more hiking, biking, camping and fishing - Lots of American boys and girls go to summer camps in Vermont because its the perfect place to send them. In the autumn there are the beautiful colours and shades of autumnal foliage that Vermont is famous for. People travel a long way to see this, and it is something to behold. Happy browsing, we hope you find a great USA holiday in 2008 !  Want to be a Cowboy ! Try Ranching November 11, 2007  Think out of the box - maybe you want to skip the Florida holiday this year and try something more .... well, Wild West ? The USA offers a vast range of superb ranch holidays that can get you out into the big country enjoying the thrill of some of the most spectacular, vast scenery in the world. Here at Holidays in the USA we have a Ranch Holiday Section that can get you started, with plenty of sites to whet you appetite. Good luck cowboys and cowgirls !  Visit Oregon September 5, 2007  Oregon, with the high desert plains, river canyons, glaciers and volcanic peaks is a great place to visit. There is one of the hippest cities in the States - Portland, home town of the Dandy Warhols and a host of other bands. Then there are the beautiful fertile valleys and the wildly romantic Pacific Coast. In fact 400 miles of unspoilt coastline, fantastic seafood and breathtaking scenery with parks like Crater Lake National Park (pictured) and Columbia River Gorge make it a perfect place to experience the freedom of the big country. Here are some great Oregon Holiday links to get you started AmeriCan and Worldwide Travel - Oregon Oregon Ranch Holidays from American Round-up Bon Voyage - Oregon TravelOregon Oregon Trail - from Titan Tours Oregon Vacation Homes  Rocky Mountain Motorbike Holidays ! July 26, 2007  Looking for something different ? love motorcycling ? looking for that Easy Rider experience ? Born to be wild ? - well you can get your motor running with Rocky Mountain motorbike Holidays - Luxury motorcycle trips from 5 to 13 days through the Canadian and US rocky mountains. They offer a variety of new Triumph, BMW, Moto Guzzi, and Aprilia motorcycles and they wash and inspect your motorcycle every day before your ride. Rides that caught my eye are: The Ultimate of the West. "Several summers ago we ran a custom trip through the US Rockies. When we rode through Glacier Park, Montana, we absolutely fell in love with the place. The ride over Logan Pass is one of the most spectacular rides in the world. As a follow-up we did some more exploring in the area and found some wonderful twisties linking Whitefish, Montana, with Nelson, British Columbia, one of our favourite towns north of the 49th parallel. We threw it all together and call it the Ultimate of the West." and Coast to California "Offering the best of both the Canadian and American west coast, the Coast to California holiday starts in Whistler, travels to the BC interior and follows the Okanagan Valley south over the international border to the Columbia Gorge. We visit Mount St. Helens and head west to the Pacific Ocean before turning south along the Oregon Coast to California. Once in California, we ride Northern California's “Forgotten Coast,” followed by a stop in Mendocino on the way to finish the ride in Sonoma wine country. This 13-day, 14-night, one-way holiday presents without a doubt the most diverse scenery of any Rocky Mountain holiday and offers the best of both the Canadian and American West Coast." There are plenty of other great trips for you to peruse at http://www.rockymtnmoto.com/  Quick Getaways to the States June 28, 2007 Imminent departures 5 nights in Las Vegas: from £349.55ppStay at the three-star Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino for five nights from £347.63. This package includes return flights from London Gatwick on April 26 with US Airways and five nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis. Lastminute.com; 0870 443 9902. 5 nights in New York: from £374.09ppThis offer is for five nights’ room-only accommodation at the three-star Holiday Inn in Meadowlands, New Jersey, around a 30-minute bus ride from Manhattan. Prices start from £374.09 and include return flights to JFK with Delta Airlines on April 26 from London Gatwick. Lastminute.com; 0870 443 9902. Flight-only deals London to Orlando: from £158.98ppTravelsupermarket has departures with Thomsonfly from London Gatwick on Saturday April 28 to Orlando Sanford from £168.98 per person, including taxes, returning Friday May 11. Prices for return flights to Orlando from London Gatwick with Delta Airlines start from £304, including taxes. Opodo; 0871 277 0090. Manchester to New York: from £262ppFor travel until April 30, STA Travel is offering return BA flights from £259, including taxes, when booked before April 25. This offer is not restricted to those under the age of 26. London to New York: from £269Prices for return flights from London Heathrow to New York with British Airways start from £269, including taxes. This offer is valid until April 25 for travel until April 30. Travelocity. London to Boston: from £251.80Travelsupermarket has departures on Monday April 30 with Northwest Airlines from London Gatwick to Boston returning Monday May 7 from £251.80, including taxes. Read the full content…… Lastminute.com has return flights from London Heathrow to Boston with Virgin Atlantic from £288, including taxes. This offer is valid until April 25 for travel until April 30. Call 0870 443 9902 or book online. Glasgow to Boston: from £269For travel until April 30, STA Travel is offering return flights with KLM from £269, including taxes, when booked before April 25. This offer is not restricted to those under the age of 26. London to Miami: from £329Prices for return flights from London Heathrow to Miami with British Airways start from £329, including taxes. This offer is valid until April 25 for travel until April 30. Travelocity. London to Los Angeles: from £315Prices for return flights from London Heathrow to Los Angeles with American Airlines start from £322, including taxes. This offer is valid until April 25 for travel until April 30. Travelocity. Manchester to Chicago: from £329Bmi has daily departures from Manchester to Chicago with prices starting from £329, including taxes, during its seat sale between May 3 and 17. Tickets are for return travel between May 1 and June 30 and September 1 and October 31. BMI. Flights with hotels 3 nights in Las Vegas: from £519ppDepart London Gatwick between May 1 and June 30 and enjoy three nights in Sin City, staying at the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino on the Strip. Prices start from £519 per person and include return non-stop scheduled flights with Virgin Atlantic, three nights’ room-only accommodation and airport and hotel taxes. Funway Holidays; 0870 444 0770. 7 nights in California: from £599ppFly from London Heathrow to San Francisco and pick up a convertible car, fully insured for two drivers with unlimited mileage, then hit the open road to Los Angeles and take your return flight. Valid for travel until June 30 to be booked by April 25, prices start from £599 per person and are based on two people sharing, subject to availability. Bon Voyage; 0800 316 0194. 5 nights in San Diego: from £604ppThis offer is for five nights’ room-only accommodation at the Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside. The price starts from £604 per person and also includes return scheduled flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow to Los Angeles, taxes and car hire. Prices are based on departures between April 18 and June 30. Virgin Holidays; 0871 222 0304. 5 nights in Memphis: £619ppPay homage to the King of Rock and Roll and stay at Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel, across the street from Graceland, and complete with heart-shaped swimming pool. The price of £619 per person is valid for travel until April 30 and includes return United Airlines flights from Heathrow, taxes and five nights’ B&B accommodation. Premier Holidays; 0870 889 0852. 3 nights in New York: £669ppStay at the newly renovated four-star Sheraton Manhattan Hotel located in Times Square and enjoy a free 15-minute helicopter sightseeing flight over Manhattan. The price of £669 per person includes three nights’ room-only accommodation, return flights from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic departing June 28 and taxes and surcharges. American Sky; 0870 904 0920. 4 nights in New York: £690ppEnjoy four nights’ room-only accommodation at the W New York hotel for £690 per person, based on two people sharing a deluxe room. The package also includes return flights with American Airlines departing London Heathrow on May 12. Expedia; 0871 226 0808. 7 nights in Phoenix: £739ppDepart Manchester between May 21 and June 30 for a seven-night holiday in Phoenix, Arizona with room-only accommodation at the four-star Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. Prices start from £739 per adult and include return flights, taxes and all-inclusive compact car hire. Children (under 12, sharing with two adults) pay £399 each. Gatwick departures also available. Bon Voyage; 0800 316 0194. 4 nights in San Francisco: from £775ppThis offer is for four nights’ accommodation at The Clift and is valid until May 14. Prices start from £775 per person and also include return British Airways flights and private car transfers. Contempo; 01244 897 111.  Skywalk at the Grand Canyon May 20, 2007  On the Hualapai Indian Reservation Grand Canyon West in Arizona is the Skywalk, a glass-floored construction that juts right out 70ft into the air at an evelation of 4,000ft above the Colorado river. The local Hualapai tribe is hoping this one off attraction will attract visitors to the remote area which is about two-and-a-half hours from Las Vegas by car.If you choose to visit these stark and imposing lands of the Hualapai Indians on the western rim of the Grand Canyon then a heady sensation is awaiting you when you stride out onto a horseshoe-shaped walkway with transparent sides and walls that extends 70 feet into space, apparently unsupported. Below the floor’s multiple layers of glass (protected from scratches by the booties you have to wear ) can be seen the sharp-edged, cracked up rock face of the canyon’s rim and a drop of many thousands of feet to the awesome chasm below your feet. The promise is one of dizzying excitement for those who do suffer from vertigo. Unfortunately there may be some in your party who just cannot bring themselves to take that step into the Canyon space – this needs to be considered before embarking on the long and dusty – sometimes bumpy ride to get there !  USA's Top Ten Beaches March 4, 2007 No 1:  Mauna Kea Beach, Hawaii10. Panama City – Ideal for a spring break. 9. Santa Barbara – Number 1 Sporty Beach. 8. Waikiki beach Hawaii – Surf City! 7. Cannon Beach – Oregon – Great camping Beach. 6. Coronado Beach – San Diego – Best family beach. 5. East Hampton – Long Island – New York – Sophisticated beach, spot the celebrity. 4. South Padre Island – Texas – Biggest beach with horseriding. 3. South Beach – Florida – Miami – Best high life, party beach. 2. Culebra Island – Puerto Rico – Most beautiful beach. 1. Mauna Kea Beach – Hawaii – Dream beach + golf.  The USA offers such a huge variety of holidays February 11, 2007  Its a big country, and there is so much more than the great top staples of Florida, New York and California. The 52 states all have something to offer and you can get a big chunk of information at http://www.traveltidingsusa.com/ where, from the whales of Alaska to the beaches of Florida, from the theatres of New York to the theme parks of California, from the Grand Canyon to the islands of Hawaii, they give you a lot of detailed info. But of course Florida may well be your aim, It is a favorite of so many of us for the obvious reasons of sunshine, fun (disney and the theme parks), more sun and more fun !! (golf and more theme parks). So here are some basic facts on Florida to get you started:  Florida is known as the "Sunshine State" and is located on the large peninsula at the southern end of the eastern coast of the United States. New York City is 1000 miles north. It is a flat and sandy spit of land about 100 miles (165 km) wide and 400 miles (660 km) from north to south. It has nearly 400 miles (660 km) of shoreline o the East with beautiful sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and over 600 miles (1.000 km) of Gulf of Mexico beaches on the West. It is semi-tropical, with hot rainy summers, very mild winters and very pleasant spring and autumn temperatures. As we all know though, there is the threat of tropical storms and hurricanes during late summer and autumn. Florida is made up of several distinct geographical regions with different features: 1) The Eastern Coast of Florida There are very nice beaches here pretty good surf on the Atlantic Ocean. Alot of the big beaches, primarily those around Miami, Daytona , Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville, are commercialized for tourism. This is where you will find the big high rise hotels, plenty of restaurants, various tourist attractions and entertainments for the beach loving tourists. If you venture to Saint Augustine or Melborne you will find the beaches are a bit less commercial and more family oriented. 2) The Western Coast This has a very different feel to the Atlantic Coast. The beaches are on the whole, shallower, with calmer seas (not really surfing country) and the water is warmer. They are therefore a mecca for families with kids. The sand is soft and the beaches are wide, and you can wade a long way out from shore before the water gets very deep. There is Clearwater for the tourist looking for the attaractionas and entertainments but most of the Gulf coast is far less commercialized. Rental cottages and villas instead of rather the skyscraper hotels. In the summer there are frequent thunderstorms with intense lightning (almost daily).  3) Central Florida Because of Disney and its rivals, Central Florida is the number one Florida destination for tourists . Disney World is the largest amusement park on earthand is found just south of Orlando in central Florida. It is by no means the only park around this area, others include Universal Studios and Sea World. Put together they form the largest family amusement area in the world. Central Florida is also produces a large proportion of the state's oranges, other citrus fruits, sugar cane, vegetables and beef. 4) The Panhandle This is the least touristy area of the state. It is the narrow strip that extends west from the top of the Florida, bounded by Alabama in the North and the Gulf Coast beaches on the South. There are beautiful shallow white sand beaches with very warm waters and next to no built up tourist features. There is one tourist town though, and that is Panama City which s famous forit's "Spring Break" festivities every year in March. 5) The Southern Tip including the Keys. The southern tip of Florida is nmade up mainly of tropical jungle and the evocotive swamplands. This area is almost entirely covered by the Everglades National Park. This huge wetland is full of wild birds, alligators, snakes, insects and other wildlife. A 100 mile long (160 km) archipeligo of islands known as the Florida Keys stretches South Westward from the tip of the penninsula into the Gulf of Mexico. A 90 mile (150 km) long stretch of bridges and causeways connects these islands up, down to the town of Key West on its southern most tip. Here, North America's only tropical reef lies just a few miles off shore and is a great place for scuba divers and fisherman. So something for all sorts - and we have not mentioned the great Golf Courses you can play here as well - so enjoy Florida !  |
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