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"Finding women at the helm of cattle and dude ranches comes as no surprise," said Gene Kilgore, the world's top authority on dude and guest ranch vacations.

Visits to the region show a healthy 11 percent increase over last year, the Center reports that through end July it has seen a strong 8 percent increase in half- and day-long Arches National Park tours. Rafting is up an unprecedented 50 percent.

The beauty of Party in the Holler is that folks can come make an active escape of the last genuine weekend of the summer and take part in many of the adventures offered at ACE.

Ever since the first tour groups arrived on the shores of the Caribbean's largest island, restrictions have tended to keep American visitors under tight rein.

Some ranches are downhome and intimate; others, like Turner's Vermejo Park Ranch, are by any standards magnificent. The land, its superior accommodations and service are the equivalent of the Jaguar of ranch vacations.

Dan and Carol Austin to host Holiday Departure December 30-January 7, 2017

Poseidon Expeditions in response to a growing interest in off-ship excursions now makes available 40 on-land camping slots per voyage into Antarctica. Sea kayaking is also an activity growing in popularity on expedition cruises to both Polar Regions.

A gentle rafting experience on the upper portion of the New River suits families with children ages 6 and up who delight in a day-long mix of playful rapids, swimming, river games and a hot lunch.

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The island's flair for laid-back sophistication and romance, plus its reputation as one of the world's premier Tarpon fisheries, would do Papa Hemingway proud.