Holidays will be made in America in 2014
Riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider has recently added New Mexico’s Creek Working Ranch to its collection, the Land of Enchantment poised to be one of America's travel hotspots in 2014. Covering 14 US states, the tour operator has pinned down several key travel trends for the year ahead, from multi-generational digital detoxes to sought after social adventures.
Tony Daly, Managing Director of Ranch Rider comments, “The US will continue to appeal to travellers, and riding holidays in particular, as they rank highly on escapism and adventure - both factors currently driving our desire to get away. Many of us spend a large portion of our lives online and ranch stays reignite our passion for the outdoors whether we are driving the cattle, tearing down a zipline or hiking across the larger than life landscapes. Ironically, as many ranch activities are a break from the norm they also give our personal profiles, from Facebook to Pinterest, a boost on our return home.”
Guest ranches offering more in the way of adventure have an undeniable social networking wow factor, as doing something different or challenging will almost always get us noticed. From likes and shares to retweets and pins, daring and unusual pursuits have virtual appeal when it comes to holidays. Generate a buzz in Idaho. Attempt to zip-line across 1,100 metres, scale the 63-foot climbing wall, shoot a bow and arrow at a life size mountain lion on the 3D archery course or ride across Red Horse Mountain Guest Ranch's stunning 300,000 acres. For the ultimate selfie there is also the chance to sleep in a teepee! 6-nights with Ranch Rider from £1,819pp (two sharing) including, accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes transfers £60pp (from Spokane) and return flight from £869pp. Departing 08 June – 11 October. Alternatively, go west on a working ranch, branding, cattle drives and an opportunity to attend the Crow Tribe PowWow on offer at Montana's Lonesome Spur Ranch. 7-nights with Ranch Rider from £1,089pp (no single supplement) including, including accommodation, meals, ranch activities, taxes, transfers and gratuities. Return flight from £879pp. Departing year-round.
With our extended family often stretching across the far-flung corners of the globe almost every aspect of our lives is dictated by technology, and a holiday is now viewed as an opportunity to come together and reconnect with several generations from the kids to grandparents. For a scenic detox, Wyoming’s Paradise Guest Ranch is famed for its all day rides. Roam through the woodlands of the Big Horn Mountains on horseback and savour the sage filled meadows as golden eagles soar overhead, hike across the challenging terra firma as a family and cast a line with the kids. Whatever the pursuit, these wide-open spaces will recharge your batteries at every turn. 7-nights with Ranch Rider from £1,265pp (two sharing) and from £1,175pp (6-12 years) including, accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes transfers from £360 per group from Billings and return flight from £879pp. Departures 01 June - 21 September.
We want to eat local, feel local and live the lifestyle, and while responsible travel is nothing new it’s the level of authenticity that will make the difference to travellers in 2014. If you’re dreaming of earning your spurs on a cattle or horse drive, Montana’s Dryhead Working Ranch will supply the herd and four generations worth of expertise. Covering around 50 miles, you’ll be riding across challenging terrain – through canyons, over creeks, up steep dirt roads and underneath rugged cliffs. 6-nights with Ranch Rider from £1,149pp (no single supplement) including, accommodation, meals, most ranch activites and taxes. Excluding transfers from £60pp (from Billings) and return flight from £879pp. Departures 26 May – 26 October.
Based in one of 2014’s travel hotspots, New Mexico’s Creek Ranch, a Working Cattle & Guest Ranch, is situated on 8,200-acres, in the Pecos River Valley. Said to be a regular hang out for Billy The Kid the outlaw’s name still lingers on, especially in the neighboring town of Puerto De Luna, once famed as one of the wildest spots in the west. On the cowboy fueled week, guests will have the opportunity to drive the ranch’s Angus cattle, take part in branding and participate in other cowhand activities in line with the changing seasons. 7-nights with Ranch Rider from £1,089pp (no single supplement) including, accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes transfers from £75pp and return flight from £879pp. Departures 01 April – 31 October.
For more information, visit ranchrider.com.
