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Zimbabwe - again !
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9/22/2009 3:15:14 PM
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Zimbabwe - a travel destination again
Hidden Trails has been offering
its "Zambezi Deluxe Horse Safari" for the last 10 years. In recent
years there were many outcries about -- why do you support this corrupt
and inhumane government ? Our point of view has always been - we DO
NOT support the government of Zimbabwe, but the people and wildlife that
live there. If Zimbabwe would have collapsed completely - can you
imagine the human disasters (much worse than what happened in the past
few years) and not even to talk about the wildlife .. most likely
without some of the tourists still visiting - there would be very
little left .... read complete article.
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UK: Taking the Wheel
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Posted:
9/11/2009 9:53:03 AM
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Nervous about driving on the wrong side of the road?
Rick Stevens, author of many European travel guidebooks, has penned an interesting article for CNN.com with some helpful guidelines for the traveler heading to Great Britain or Ireland, who is willing to take the reins (oops, I mean wheel!) of their holiday transportation.
Click here to visit Hidden Trails' blog and read Steven's Go Left: Driving in Great Britain and Ireland.
Try your hand at steering a car and a horse in the UK, we offer great riding packages all over Europe!
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Non-Rider Spouse & You
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Posted:
9/4/2009 4:29:21 PM
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Only a few of us are lucky enough to share our passion of horses with the our significant other.
Granted we love and respect our partners very much - but sometimes we day-dream about what it would be like if they shared our love and appreciation for the equestrian sport. Learning to balance our lives and relationships around our four-legged love affair can be tricky - here are a few articles tackling the how-to's of keeping life, with your non-rider spouse, a happy one!
The Non-Rider Spouse
Resolving Conflicts with Your Non-Horsey Partner
30 Ways to Balance Family & Friends with the Horse
Many of Hidden Trails 's equestrian vacations can accommodate your non-rider spouse with alternative activities while you get your riding in - don't think you have to leave them at home! Enjoy a discounted rate for the non-riders, while you both enjoy a vacation away...together!
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BC Wine Festival
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Posted:
9/3/2009 5:32:52 PM
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The Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is an experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food and unique events. This is the only wine festival in North America that takes place during the heart of grape harvest and showcases 165 events throughout the valley which are focused on wine, food, education and the arts - over a span of 10 glorious days in early October! Read more...
Come ride in the beautiful Okanagan fall foliage of late September and early October with our Beautiful BC on Icelandics before heading out to join the ladies and gents to sample the best wine in the region! Don't miss out!
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Christmas is coming...
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Posted:
8/28/2009 2:11:28 PM
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Have you ever wondered how people celebrate Christmas in another country? It may only be the end of August, but don't be fooled - the holidays will sneak up on you!
Germany boasts some of the most delightful and numerous Christmas markets in Europe, while Hidden Trails offers great holiday season riding in the corresponding areas! Both our Heiligendamm By The Sea Getaway and our Castle Sindlingen Equestrian Getaway offer riding packages during the month of December and are nearby to some of the lively and colorful seasonal markets!
Click here to check out the Christmas markets in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and other German towns and villages (links on left-hand side), the options are endless - as are the Christmas lights!
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Exotic Marrakech
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Posted:
8/27/2009 4:21:36 PM
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Hidden Trails offers some of the most exquisite Moroccan excursions, including the Splendor of Marrakech!
If you are looking for ways to spend your days in the "Red City", click here for a list of the top 10 experiences to be had while exploring the city of Marrakech, Morocco!
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Photo Tips for Travelers
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Posted:
8/27/2009 3:22:01 PM
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Have you always dreamed of shooting images worthy of the National Geographic?
There are so many moments and monuments and mural landscapes to capture in each destination you choose to visit around the world. We might have these memories indefinitely seared into our souls, but when it comes to sharing with others, pictures can say a thousand words when the beauty of a country leaves us speechless.
To read on how you can perfect your travel photography, click here!
Hidden Trails can take you further into the wilderness than you ever imagined - where you can get that shot you always dreamed of!
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Romantic Siena
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Posted:
8/20/2009 4:40:13 PM
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For a little old-world Italian romance, discover the distinctly medieval city of Siena!
Siena, with a population of
54,000, is situated in the heart of Tuscany along the Cassia Way. Once
an Etruscan city and Roman settlement, this breathtaking city preserves
its medieval origins in its ancient architecture, warm red brick
squares and narrow twisting alleyways. Rich in history, Siena enjoys
all the modern comforts with its charming hotels, cafes, wineries and
small inns called "trattorie".
Read More...
Discover the beauty of Siena on Hidden Trails' Chianti Country Ride!
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