Family-Friendly Getaways from Ranch Rider at a Discount

London, United Kingdom, January 02, 2008 --(PR.com)-- There is now even more reason to giddy up with the kids in the Wild West, as Ranch Rider is discounting all 2008 ranch stays booked before 31 January.

Forget kid’s clubs, as nestled in the foothills of the Central Cascade Mountains in Oregon, the Rock Springs Guest Ranch has a more active youth program for children aged four to 12. While parents saddle up for scenic rides or indulge in heavenly massage treatments, kids can take part in activities handled by the ranches skilled youth counsellors including, riding, team sports, swimming, nature walks and story-telling, western style. In addition, weekly talent shows and a Friday games night, complete with a piñata, made by the kids themselves, ensure varied family evening entertainment that will keep both cowgirls and boys occupied throughout their stay. A member of the Dude Ranchers Association and recommended by celebrity Ruby Wax, Rock Springs was also recently rated as number one in Bend by Trip Advisor. Put simply, the ranch is a family haven complete with an hourly baby-sitting service for under fours. A 7-night stay at the ranch with Ranch Rider for a family of four (with two adults and two children aged six to 17 years) costs from only £5,596, with a saving of £279 for bookings made before 31 Jan 2008. Departures are June to August. (Transfer included from Bend.)

According to Ranch Rider, families with a sense of adventure that knows no bounds should stay at the Vista Verde Guest Ranch. Based in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain High Country guests have the option to try out hot air ballooning, rock climbing or even whitewater rafting down the snow-fed Eagle River. Catering for children aged six to 11, and from 12 to those “too cool” teens, the kid’s wranglers have a Western adventure that will appeal to all personalities. Activities involve a welcome hayride, followed by riding instruction in the arena, but out of the saddle kids can go treasure hunting, gold panning, animal tracking and even join in a pow wow at the local teepee. Older children also have their own program including, teen nights in Steamboat and a teen campout geared to their wishes. Combined with kid friendly dinners this still leaves room for a few adult only candle lit moments and one on one time for Mum and Dad. The cost of a 7-night stay with Ranch Rider for a family of four (with two adults and two children aged six to 12 years) costs from only £6,516, with a savings of £325 for bookings made before 31 Jan 2008. Departures are June to August. (Gratuities included.)

All about building self esteem, developing the senses, and getting closer to nature, the Red Horse Mountain Guest Ranch in Idaho sounds more like summer camp than a simple riding holiday. Kid’s aged three to 11 can take part in the children’s program and enjoy shooting bows and arrows, plinking at balloons filled with water, mountain biking, kayaking, riding on the kids trails (parents and kids 12+ can also join up) or for the more adventurous, there is always the climbing wall. The children’s rodeo is a chance to learn a few tricks on horseback, however, there’s also fun to be had partaking in other equally skillful activities including, bobbing for apples, balancing eggs on spoons and taking part in the goat tail tie. Families can catch up on the day’s adventures at meal times, and for some parent time out there is always the adult only candlelight dinner – a five course meal with specially chosen wines. Mum and Dad can enjoy this special evening safe in the knowledge that their kids are equally happy with their friendly campfire counsellors as they participate in games and cowboy sing-alongs. A 7-night stay at the ranch with Ranch Rider for a family of four (with two adults and two children aged three to 11 years) costs from only £3,476, with a savings of £173 for bookings made before 31 Jan 2008. Departures are May to November.

Ranch Rider is discounting all 2008 ranch stays covering the US and Canada. The discount applies to all bookings made before 31 January 2008.

The prices quoted above (unless otherwise stated) include all accommodation, meals and ranch-based riding. Excludes transfers, gratuities and international flight. Ranch Rider offers flights from the following departure airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Additional departure airports including Aberdeen, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds/Bradford, Humberside, Teeside, Newcastle and Norwich are available at a £50pp supplement. Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811 or visit Ranch Rider at www.ranchrider.com for further information. ATOL PROTECTED No 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150.

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