LONDON, ENGLAND, March 17, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- With the recession finally relinquishing its grip on those purse strings, we can all focus on our personal health rather than that of our bank balance. According to Ranch Rider, fitness holidays are not simply concerned with trekking and hiking into the hinterland (although many guest ranches will offer these pursuits), as riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle.
So if that New Year's resolution to get back in shape has been shelved along with your gym club membership, grab the reins and head to North America, Africa or Argentina with Ranch Rider.
If you want to give your body the full work out, why not try the Tipiliuke Lodge in Northern Patagonia. The Argentinian estancia features special programmes including, the "Alchemist Trail," where guests can combine riding and trekking with meditative techniques. 7-nights from GBP1,899pp. Excludes internal return flights from Buenos Aires to Chapelco Airport from GBP325pp. Year-round departures. Return flight from GBP695pp.
If you're a greenhorn with a penchant for the cowboy lifestyle, the Dryhead Ranch in Montana will have a mini-horse drive just for you. A new activity geared towards novice riders, wannabe wranglers can spend a whole day in the saddle and round up the horses from May through August. 6-nights from GBP975pp (no single supplement). Excludes transfers GBP90pp and gratuities left to guests' discretion. Departures: 23 - 29 May, 20 - 26 June, 18 - 24 July and 15th - 21 August. Return flight from GBP549pp.
Need some motivation? Why not take your girlfriends along for the ride and opt for the Cowgirl Boot Camp at the Elkin Creek Guest Ranch in British Columbia. There will be opportunities to hit the trail, rope the livestock and enjoy a few pre-dinner drinks and hors d'oeuvres with your BFFs in the unspoilt Nemaiah Valley. The complete health and wellness package, yoga, massage and life-skills coaching round off the 2-night stay. 7-nights from GBP1,145pp. Departures: 11 - 13 June. Excludes car hire from GBP249 per week and gratuities left to guests' discretion. Return flight from GBP579pp.
Swap the 4X4 for some real horsepower and game drive on your trusty steed in South Africa's malaria free Waterberg region. Guests of the Ant Collection will be able to get up close and personal with the wildlife, the horses living and grazing amongst the various game on a daily basis. 6-nights GBP1,380pp (save GBP600pp). Excludes transfers GBP160pp and gratuities left to guests' discretion. Year-round departures. Return flight from GBP695pp.
You'll never be too old to saddle up at the Stagecoach Trails in Arizona. The Yucca based homestead has a no barriers approach to fitness and the ranch features a mounting ramp for senior cowboys. 7-nights from GBP724pp. Excludes car hire from GBP210 per week. Year-round departures. Return flight from GBP489pp.
All prices (unless otherwise stated) are based on two sharing and include full board accommodation, all ranch based riding, use of all facilities, gratuities, taxes and transfers. Subject to availability. Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811, email info@ranchrider.com or visit http://www.ranchrider.com for further information. ATOL PROTECTED No 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150.
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Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811, email info@ranchrider.com or visit http://www.ranchrider.com for further information. ATOL PROTECTED No 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150. For press enquiries please contact tion London on 020 8180 1614 or email media@tionlondon.co.uk.
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