Information Sources from Travel for Singles Show, July 18th WUSA TV, Washington, D.C.

DUDE RANCHES
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www.duderanch.org/

We have a singles week Sun. August 24 to Sat. August 30 offering extended riding and activity schedule. Cost $1149/person. www.rockingcranch.com.

Homeplace Ranch, Alberta offers a singles week September 16-22
www.homeplaceranch.com

We have "adults only" time beginning Sunday, August 31 - September 14, 2003 with a three or seven night minimum stay with arrival on Sunday.  Also, during the first week of "adults only" we're offering the Buck Brannaman Clinic (August 31-September 5, 2003). www.clazyu.com

Triangle C Ranch is having a singles week the week of August 25th-September 1st.  It's $1450/person plus taxes and a program fee.  www.trianglec.com/singles_vacation

The Circle Bar Guest Ranch is having singles week the 21st through the 27th of September in 2003. The cost for the week is $1600/person. Open to both men and women, no children. Ride through beautiful mountains and meadows with our customized horse program, socialize and
experience the best of the west. Other activities include overnights in a
local wilderness area and mining for gold and sapphires. Rate is all
inclusive. www.circlebarranch.com

We offer the month of September for adults only and the week of August
31, we have a group of singles arriving with some space still available.
During September we still offer most of our activities: Tubing and skiing on Vallecito Lake, scenic drives, tour to Mesa Verde National Park,  shopping in Durango and can arrange trips on the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Rates are much lower in September and we can also accept 3 day/3 night stays.  (Rates for six days/six nights $1525.00 per person, includes all meals, lodging, activities, gratuities and service charges.  www.wildernesstrails.com

Our singles "weeks" date starts October 29 through November 8th.We offer a ten day time frame so guests can be more flexible! www.ranchodelaosa.com


EUROPEAN EQUESTRIAN VACATIONS
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An equestrian vacation is the chance to meet people who share your love of horses. Complete strangers meet on a Cross Country International equestrian vacation and become friends. Some people meet one year and start booking their vacations together every year. You will meet people who share your love of horses and have a great time. On most trips riding is about 4 hours of the day.
www.equestrianvacations.com
Cross Country International Equestrian Vacations
P.O. Box 1170, Millbrook, NY 12545 Phone (800) 828-8768 Fax (845) 635-3300 E-mail info@xcintl.com

WALKING VACATIONS through out the world
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www.walkingvacations.com

Sample: Italy's Amalfi Coast Walk. A great way to see the famous Amalfi Coast. This guided walk presents a new adventure every day with visits to Ravello, Scala and Pompeii and other highlights.


WHITE WATER RAFTING, CAMPING AND HIKING
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Wildwater Expeditions in business for over 35 years has many programs available including “gentle” rapids on the Upper New River. At some future date, why not consider an adventure trip in scenic, southern West Virginia. .
Wildwater Expeditions
www.wvaraft.com
wvaraft@wvaraft.com
800 982 7238
P0 Box 155 
Lansing, WV 25862

Shenandoah River Outfitters, Inc.
33rd year offering fun & excitement with canoe, kayak, raft, tube, river log cabins, campground rentals on the most scenic section of the Shenandoah River for the beginner and more--Log cabins and Camp OutBack tent campground provide rustic retreats located close to Luray, VA, Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park.
www.shenandoahriver.com
Shenandoah River Cabins & Bella Vista Mountain Cottage
Camp Outback Campground & Shenandoah Canoe Company
6502 S. Page Valley Road, Luray VA 22835
540-743-4159  800-6CANOE2

EUROPE and WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS
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Sceptre Ireland, the largest tour operator to Ireland from the U.S.
Independent Ireland Singles Sights & Sounds Tour specially designed to give solo travelers the complete Ireland experience. Parties of One Can Independently Experience All of Ireland: Cities, Seaside Villages, Pubs, Singles Nightlife, Culture & People Including Airfare, Accommodations, Food & More!

Tour includes everything from airfare and accommodations to singles¹ very own "designated driver" and guide (enabling the unattached to enjoy some pints along the way!) on this motorcoach getaway. Departing November 3, 2003 and starts at ONLY $599 per person, single occupancy, double occupancy price $499 per person. 

The Singles Sights & Sounds Tour includes: 
Roundtrip airfare from New York, Boston & Baltimore (additional departure gateways available and are priced accordingly) 
Two-nights in a first class hotel in Galway; two nights in a first class hotel in Dublin 
Full Irish breakfast daily; two dinners 
Services of private coach with professional Irish driver/guide throughout the tour 
Sightseeing as included in the pub tour itinerary 
Portage of one suitcase per person 
All tips, taxes and service charges (except tips to driver and guide) 
Services of Sceptre¹s local office concierges, who were born and raised in Ireland
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And for those who truly want to fly solo, Sceptre Ireland offers, also for the first time, the Singles Emerald package, a self-drive vacation perfect for the independent traveler. This best-selling package features roundtrip air to Ireland, six-night accommodations, weekly car rental with unlimited mileage, daily breakfast, complimentary "Irish Coffee Welcome Orientation," suggested singles activities, all sales tax, VAT and more! Pricing for one starts at only $538 for this amazing Irish adventure!
For more information, please call 800.221.0924 or visit www.sceptreireland.com. For escorted motor coach tours, self-drive packages, golf packages, excellent air prices to Ireland, fishing, cycling, walking, cruising, equestrian specialty packages, and over 300 of Ireland¹s best hotels, castles and over 2,500 B&Bs to choose from.

Overseas Adventure Travel specializes in small (10-16) group travel with a multitude of world wide destinations from South and Central America to Asia and Europe. My single experienced “traveler” friends raved about their OAT trip to Machu Picchu with Amazon extension and also its very reasonable price. Another value example is Discover Thailand (2003) sixteen days for $1790 including air from 19 US cities. Here is a sample of some of the itinerary offerings. Fly to Bangkok, Thailand and explore Bangkok on your own or take Optional City Highlights Tour, floral market excursion/Wat Arun, drive to Kanchanaburi and enjoy rafting excursion and on it goes for the entire trip. Singles will be matched when possible to avoid single supplement.

Overseas Adventure Travel has an excellent and easy to follow website and colorful clear catalogs that explain the trips and activity level in-depth.
www.oattravel.com 1 800 955 1925


CRUISES
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RESORTS WITH LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES

Lansdowne Resort offers a fabulous golf course and spa. They also have frequent cooking classes and cigar dinners. Although they're not specifically for singles, there are often singles in attendance and activities are designed for couples or singles. Lansdowne is in the heart of Virginia horse country. You can further unwind by venturing out on Loudoun's wine trail-- 9 award-winning wineries that offer tastings. 
Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virginia 20176, 877-509-8400, 703-729-8400, fax 703-729-4096
www.landsdowneresort.com

Wintergreen Resort offers a number of learning vacations - golf, tennis or fly fishing that singles might find of interest. Our Golf Academy, the oldest in Virginia offers 3 or 5 day in-depth small classes with great individual attention. The Tennis Academy has won numerous awards for the quality of teaching. Academies are offered year-round. Fly Fishing is offered for half day sessions. This leaves you time to explore the resort (the spa is a great place to relax) and surrounding areas (local wineries are popular as are the historical sites of Monticello, Montpelier, Ash Lawn, etc.).
Deluxe Spa Packages are available 
Wintergreen Resort
PO Box 706
Wintergreen, VA 22958
800 266 2444
www.wintergreenresort.com


WOMENS RETREATS 
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Women’s Escape to the Inns & Arts of St. Augustine, Florida

The St. Augustine, Florida Historic Inns open their 26 bed & breakfasts to ‘Women Only’ for a 3-night ‘Women’s Escape to the Inns & Arts of St. Augustine’ for the 3rd year September 21-24, 2003 accommodating a maximum of 75 women. 

The Art District at San Sebastian will feature exhibits and workshops including pottery, stained glass, furniture painting, sculpting, batik, watercolor, secrets of matting & framing, portraiture and jewelry making, to name a few. 

In addition to a homemade breakfast at each participating inn plus amenities that the individual inns offer, the Women’s Escape Package ($125) includes a 3-day itinerary of memorable events: (priced additionally to accommodations). 

• Welcome Wine Tasting & Hors d’oeuvres Reception at San Sebastian Winery, featuring The First Coast Opera singing B’way & Light Opera
• Lunch at Old City House Inn and Restaurant(circa 1873), an intimate restaurant featuring world cuisine, winning 2003 Taste of St. Augustine’s ‘People’s Choice Award Winner’ 
• Two days exploring the methods and mediums of St. Augustine’s finest artists through workshops, exhibits, discussions and gallery hopping
• Walking Ghost Tour through the winding brick-paved streets, landmark houses, mysterious doorways and cemeteries of the ‘ancient city’.
• Farewell dinner at Raintree, one of St. Augustine’s favorite special occasion restaurants for fine dining
• Private performance of Paul Rudnick’s comedy “I Hate Hamlet” at The Limelight Theater… followed by a Gala Dessert Reception prepared by the St. Augustine Historic Inns innkeepers.


Girls Get Together Getaway at the Chesterfield Hotel,

The fabulous Chesterfield Hotel has created the Girls Get Together Getaway for women who enjoy total VIP treatment. The package includes:
*Available Saturday, October 4
*One night stay in a luxurious Queen Superior Room
*Continental breakfast
*$25 Saks Fifth Avenue gift card (to use at the Palm Beach store) towards 
any purchase plus 10% off on all shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue
*Makeup session with Saks Palm Beach Chanel makeup artist, Linda 
Johnson
*Gift bag from Chanel
*On-the-spot skin consultation with Dr. Heather Houck, MD on the latest in line smoothing procedures, including Botox and Restylane 
*Traditional Afternoon Tea 
*Dinner in the Leopard Lounge and Restaurant from a special menu 
prepared by Executive Chef Jay Redington
*15% coupon to use in the Leopard Lounge and Restaurant or Gift Shop
*Massage in your room or by the pool (available at an extra charge)
*Aromatherapy candles and Chesterfield spa robes (available at an extra 
charge) 

The Girls Get Together Getaway is $150 for one night and based on single occupancy, subject to availability. Bring a friend and add $85 per person. Tax and gratuity not included. For details and reservations, please contact The Chesterfield Hotel at (561) 659-5800, toll free at (800) 243-7871 or email: bookchpb@rchmail.com. Visit us online at www.chesterfieldpb.com..
The elegant Chesterfield Hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and boasts fifty-five uniquely themed and decorated guest rooms and suites that feature rich décor and lavish amenities. Complimentary valet parking awaits you. The Chesterfield Hotel is intimately located at 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, Florida and close to Worth Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean.

Caribbean: all inclusive resorts
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SuperClubs has multiple inclusive resorts available with many different activities and plans throughout the Caribbean. Here are some ideas.

A good resort to visit if you were single and traveling alone Hedonism II & III - 18 and up only; certainly a magnet for singles and this is especially true at Hedonism II (the "original") in Negril, on the west coast of the island, famous for the best beaches in the Jamaica. The resort is also close by to island attractions: Rick's Cafe, a favored hangout to watch the sunset and the acrobatic jumps by cliff divers (also drunken tourists); Margaritaville, a local watering hole and beach concerts with local artists. The resort itself is spread out on more than 20 acres of beachfront property and has 280 comfortable - albeit a little sparse without TVs. This has been a trademark for the resort since it opened in 1976 - the rationale- guests should be partying and not be spending extended time in their room (which by the way have mirrored ceiling above beds). There is a "shared basis" policy for singles traveling alone, i.e. if you want to avoid paying the single supplement, the resort will pair you up with another guest traveling alone of the same sex. Lots of guests are there to meet people so you're among like-minded folks - also quite a bit of resort activities to get to know each other better: circus workshops on the flying trapeze, diving & snorkeling, windsurfing....the more risqué activities include: wet T-shirt contests, body painting, mud wrestling, etc. There is a see-through-bottom Jacuzzi on top of the disco as well as a waterslide. Theme nights include Tuesday's pajama party and Thursday's toga party. 

Hedonism III tends to attract more couples looking to spice up their relationship. 

Grand Lido Braco, AAA Four Diamond Resort - active, fun and sports-oriented. Guests have access to three golf courses - complimentary greens fees and transfers (caddies are compulsory in Jamaica). Lots of water sports and unique setting in that the resort is a replica of a Jamaican village with a town square, cobblestone streets, fruit and peanut vendors - very laid back. Every Friday night there a huge Street Party - food served on the cobblestone streets, lots of reggae music and dancing plus a beach BBQ on the beach after dinner. Half the resort is "au naturel" with entire room blocks, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, swim up bar and club house (that serves food) - the entire section is clothing optional. There is a single-supplement for guests who are traveling alone (150 % of rates).

These resorts are all-inclusive - so you pay one price up front and there's no need for your wallet during your stay, which includes, accommodations, all meals, unlimited alcoholic drinks, land and water sports, entertainment, hotel taxes, airport transfers and no tipping is permitted on site. 

For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (or 1-800-467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

FOR EVERY SINGLE, TEEN, PARENT, CHILD, GRANDCHILD AND COUPLES.
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Flying Circus Airshows, Bealeton, Virginia every Sunday (May -October) offers barn storming, antique planes doing aerobatics in the sky. There are
opportunities for visitors ($) to take rides an open cockpit plane. The third weekend in August they host a balloon festival that is exciting and beautiful. We took three generations of singles and their kids last year to an air show that never really got of the ground because of bad weather but everyone had a great time with the exhibits and spending the day out in the country. At Flying Circus Air Show you’ll find lots of things to interest everyone of every age. Picnic grounds on site and a beautiful drive from anywhere in the metro Washington area. www.flyingcircusairshow.com
Warrenton-Fauquier County Visitor Center
540-347-4414

TRAVELING AS A SINGLE PARENT
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One of many nice features of the SingleParentTravel.net site is their documentation section that is updated on a regular basis. Each country has different requirements for single parents traveling with their children but often one of the requirements, in addition to valid passports, is a letter from the non-traveling parent granting permission to take his or her child out of the country. www.SingleParentTravel.net

The Single Parent Travel Handbook lists the top five destination choices for
single parents and their children as: 
Hawaii & A Brief Layover in San Francisco
Riviera Maya (The coastal strip located south of Cancun, Mexico.)
New Orleans, LA
Niagara Falls, NY/Canada
Arizona

KIDS ALSO RULE AT SUPERCLUBS’ FAMILY-FRIENDLY ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS

Affordable Family Vacations at Breezes Resorts in Curaçao & Dominican Republic with the “Kids Stay, Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free” program offers affordability and child-friendly resort design. 

SuperClubs Breezes resorts in Curaçao and the Dominican Republic are waiving their $50 daily rate for children 2 – 13 years of age (one child per paying adult) kids under 2 years stay for free, a single supplement applies for single parents, unless their kid is if over 13 years, in which case they would be considered an adult. 
The “Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free” program at Breezes Curaçao is available from May 1 – October 31, and from May 1 – December 24 at Breezes resorts in the Dominican Republic. Week-long trips for a family of four start at $1,470 in Curaçao and $1,092 in Hispanola (based on seven-night stays, land only, with children under 14 years). 
Breezes Curaçao offers tantalizing adventures both above and below the waves on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. Located just two miles from capital city Willemstad, the island’s cultural and historical hub, families vacationing at Breezes are within easy walking distance of the popular Curaçao Seaquarium. Trained instructors are also available for windsurfing lessons and snorkeling classes in the protected reef just off the beach. A private club features personal space for teens and their new-found friends, in areas where no adults (except for supervisors) are allowed. Virgin daiquiris on tap, three restaurants, a beach grill and a SuperKids snack bar provide plenty of fodder for even the fussiest eaters. 

SuperClubs’ newest Super-Inclusive additions are Breezes Punta Cana and Breezes Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Breezes Punta Cana on the eastern tip of the island boasts white sand beaches and offers aquatic fun in Punta Cana’s largest swimming pool. The children’s section, set within the main pool, allows parents to keep an eye on their kids, while guides are available for catamaran sailings. On land, kids can ice skate, or try airborne adventures on the flying trapeze and enjoy the trampoline. 

In the “Port of Silver” of Puerto Plata, golden family memories are formed in this 62-acre resort boasting fully-appointed rooms with stocked mini fridges, and, like its sister resort, plenty of splashing in the largest landscaped pool on the north coast, complete with a designated kid’s zone. A nine-hole pitch & putt, rock-climbing wall and bicycle trails lure the whole family. 

All three Breezes resorts offer a variety of age-specific programs – each with a children’s club manned by trained childcare providers. After-hours babysitting services are also available for a nominal fee. As with all SuperClubs resorts, one upfront price includes: accommodations; meals, snacks and premium liquor; land and water sports activities (including equipment and instruction); entertainment, taxes, and as always, no tipping is allowed.

Starfish Trelawny, Jamaica - bargain rates at this newly refurbished resort with plenty of amenities on-site. Not as fully all-inclusive as SuperClubs resorts - which is fine for younger children and parent needs some R&R on the beach. Facilities and landscape at the resort is extremely kid-friendly. 
Other amenities include:
Ø The kiddies pool has three sections: a wading pool with a small low-spouting fountain; a fountain pool with 10 spouting fountains for lots of splashing fun in shallow water; a deeper pool featuring a castle platform with a spiral waterslide and cascading fountains from castle walls. Another pool-based favorite for kids is the starfish-shaped cold water Jacuzzi in the middle of the family pool. 
Ø A little private island is accessible just off the main beach with a sandbar that kids can wade out and sunbath, relax and play with newfound friends. 
Ø Banana boat rides are a popular family activity for both parent and kids. 
Ø The Kids Club has different amenities for different age groups. The nap room for toddlers and youngsters has castle-theme bunk beds where kids enter the castle to get to their beds and are able to peek out at their caregivers from castle windows. The toy room is stacked with toys that are stored in cubbyholes and within easy reach. The playroom has desks for arts & crafts and an amphitheatre for talent/fashion shows, show-and-tell, etc. The playroom is also fitted with miniature toilets and vanities especially for kids. Just off the playroom is a Nintendo center with video games. The kid’s center is open to children up to 12 years and costs $5 per child per day.
Ø The Kids Club is located right on the beach. As you exit, the beach grill is right there serving up burgers, hot dogs and for a taste of local culture, jerk chicken and patties. There’s also a playground on the beach with see-saws, swings, spring rides and a toy fort with crawlspace, bridge and three types of slides: tube, curve and wave slides. 
Ø Teenagers at the resort have a full roster of activities they can choose from including mini-golf and ice-skating. For your easy reference, I’ve enclosed a copy of the daily activity sheet. These activities are free and open to adults and children 13 years and up. 
Ø In addition, a games arcade, rock-climbing wall and circus workshop (learn to fly the trapeze with trained professionals) are available for additional cost. 
Ø Hair braiding is also very popular and the spa offers teen facials and manicures and pedicures for kids.
Ø From 7:30 – 10:30 PM, Bubbles Disco is open to children (it’s adults-only from 10:30 PM onwards). Adjoining the disco is “Reggae Rain” – a misting room of sorts, which is a hoot!
Ø Starfish has virgin daiquiris and pina coladas on tap and bartenders can mix Shirley temples to order.
Ø In-room fridges are stocked with sodas for children and these are refilled at no extra cost. 

SuperClubs, the world's only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in three SuperClubs brand categories: SuperClubs Grand Lido Resorts - Grand Lido Negril, Grand Lido Sans Souci, and Grand Lido Braco, all in Jamaica; SuperClubs Breezes Resorts – Breezes Runaway Bay and Breezes Montego Bay in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao; Breezes Punta Cana and Breezes Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; and SuperClubs Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. SuperClubs has also licensed its brands in Cuba where four hotels now operate under the Breezes and SuperClubs banner: Breezes Varadero, Breezes Jibacoa, Breezes Costa Verde and SuperClubs Puntarena. Properties under construction include two in Cuba: Grand Lido Varadero, and Breezes Cayo Coco; and one under development in St. Kitts. 
Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes - with absolutely no tipping allowed. SuperClubs operates and independently markets an affiliate all-inclusive hotel, Starfish Trelawny in Jamaica. For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (or 1-800-467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.