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French Wines Revived |
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7/30/2009 2:01:04 PM |
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French wine makers have made recent attempts of revive and restore historical French varieties of wine.
These rare strains were wiped out in 1850 when an imported American grapevine unwittingly brought a breed of insect into France which destroyed vineyards across the country! Now they hope to make a resurgence in the market...
To read the article, click here!
If you would like to try a sampling of exquisite French cuisine & wines combined with your love of horses, Hidden Trails offers several gastronomic equestrian experiences in beautiful France:
Taste of Provence
The Gourmet Ride Through Alsace
For the French cuisine experience closer to home for North Americans:
Appalachian Gourmet Ride - Quebec
**Note: this ride is not licensed for alcohol, but guest are permitted to bring their own.
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Social Networking Sites |
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7/27/2009 11:08:35 AM |
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Do you have a facebook account, or perhaps Twitter? Do you use flickr
or Equestrian Life? Have you been on our rides and have pictures or want to talk to other people who are interested in our trips or are already going on one of our trips?
We have accounts on all of the above Social
Networking Sites, and would love for you to join us!
Find us on Facebook: Hidden Trails Equestrian Vacations -join our group and upload your photos from any of our trips (found on our website Hidden Trails), check out some of our specials, find out when we need more riders for specific dates/rides. Meet others who are interested in our trips, or people who have already gone on some of our trips.
Follow us on Twitter: hiddentrails - we give special offers, trip/date updates, etc
Come check us out on Flickr: hiddentrails2009 - we put up descriptions of our trips and this way you get a chance to see what some of our trips look like.
Do you use Equestrian Life?: find two of our employees on there: Lauren Sorel and Robyn Bartens. Add them as friends to find out some specials and extra info.
Don't forget: We are on YouTube as well: 4hiddentrails
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JAZZY IN GERMANY! |
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7/24/2009 5:06:57 PM |
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On October 2nd, the 11th annual "ENJOY JAZZ" festivities kick off in Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen, Germany!
The American Saxophonist Charles Lloyd will open the
11th International festival for jazz and more on in the
Heidelberg castle. Also the last concert of the festival will be played
by an important Saxophonist: Wayne Shorter will
finish the festival with his concert on November 11 in the town hall of
Heidelberg. In six festival weeks numerous jazz-stars such as Richard Bona, Branford Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson or Joshua Redman will be playing. The program will expanded in the next weeks to about 60 events.
Festival runs until November 11th, 2009.
See link below for more details:
http://www.enjoyjazz.de/content/index_eng.html
Check out Hidden Trails equestrian holidays in Germany!
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Man Made Paris |
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7/21/2009 5:16:27 PM |
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Downtown Paris transforms into a beach resort for the masses in summer ritual!
Families headed for the beach in the landlocked French capital on Monday for this year's launch of Paris Plages, which turns the Seine's urban riverbanks into sandy shores complete with palm trees and lounge chairs.
1800 tonnes of sand, hundreds of palm trees, thousands of tanning tourists!
Click here to read more!
Hidden Trails offers several horseback tours available near Paris!
Renaissance Castles
Castles of the Loire
Castles Getaway
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In California? |
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7/17/2009 12:13:47 PM |
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In California for the week of July 21 - 26?
Looking for something fun to do that involves horses?
FEI competition "Reining by the Bay" showcases fabulous Western talent and a $70,000 Derby!
Enjoy the sunshine & horsie smells, a wine and cheese party and admire the sleek and talented horse and rider combinations as they shine their best in Woodside, California!
For more info : http://www.reiningbythebay.com/
If you can't make the event, but would still like some horsie fun in Cali, check out short getaways in the region:
*Mendocino Getaway
*North Coast Getaway
*Costanoa Getaway
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Irish Busy in August |
Posted:
7/16/2009 4:20:15 PM |
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Ireland is bursting with life this August! Don't miss out!
July 31st - Aug 2nd: Waterford Spraoi Street Festival
3 days of free music, street theater, parade and fireworks in the biggest street party.
Featuring the best in international street art and world music.
Check it out!
Aug 7th - Aug 16th: Kilkenny Arts Festival
Music, theater, dance and exhibitions set in superb surroundings!
Check it out!
Aug 10th - 12th: Puck Fair
Held in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland. A large and loony street fair with plenty of singing, dancing and horse shows, and all overseen by King Puck - a goat! The most unusual of street festivals around!
Check it out!
Aug 21st - Aug 26th: Rose of Tralee International Festival
A massive party celebrating romance!
Check it out!
Aug 16th - 26th: Fleadh Cheoil
A huge celebration of Irish music, dance and arts, with over 10,000 musicians roaming and playing all over the place. Hosted by a different town every year; 2009 in Tullamore in County Offaly, Ireland.
Check it out!
Click here to check out Hidden Trails Adventures in Ireland!!
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Udaipur - World's Best! |
Posted:
7/16/2009 3:11:53 PM |
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Udaipur named world's best city by Travel + Leisure readers!
The annual list of the "World's Best Cities" as chosen by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine was topped by a city that many North Americans may not be familiar with: Udaipur, India.
Surprising to some, but to others who have been, they can understand why. It is an unspoiled and exotic destination, an ancient city rich in culture and heritage. Udaipur is filled with art collections and fabulous shopping opportunities for unique fabrics, exotic antiques and hand-made clothing.
To read more click here!
Click here to view Travel & Leisures' World's Best Award 2009
Hidden Trails offers amazing excursions out of Udaipur, India on the beautiful and fiery Marwari horses unique to India!
Check out our available trips in India!
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Artsy August for Scots |
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7/16/2009 2:31:34 PM |
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The month of August 2009 is looking especially festive for those who love music, art and entertainment!
Over a thousand shows of all kinds, ranging from opera to stand-up comedy, from near porn to mere corn. A monster art attack in the spectacular city of Edinburgh. Not to be missed.
The Edinburgh International Festival runs Aug. 14th - Sept. 6th!
The Edinburgh International Festival is a festival of performing arts that takes place over three weeks and all performances are by invitation from the Festival Director, the International Festival brings top class performers of music (especially classical music), theatre, opera and dance from around the world to perform. The festival also hosts a series of visual art exhibitions, talks and workshops.
Click here for more info!
The Fringe Festival opens up on Aug 7th - 31st!
It's the biggest arts festival in the world, with something for everyone: theatre, comedy, music, dance, exhibitions and much, much more. In fact, it's the number-one tourist attraction in the whole of Britain.
Click here for more info!
Click here to see what Hidden Trails has to offer in Scotland!
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