Ramblers Worldwide Holidays – the experts in guided walking adventures across the globe – has just launched its latest collection of short and long haul programmes for autumn 2014 and spring 2015.

This exciting new range of holidays boosts the choice of holiday destinations to 140 in 60 countries.

New Short Haul Options Include:

Hidden Delights of the Western Algarve – a one week holiday exploring the treasures of this most westerly corner of Europe with a mix of coastal, mountain and stunning inland scenery.  Highlights include, Silves, with its impressive 'red' castle; walks beside the Rio Arade through lemon and orange groves; the majestic hills of the Sierra de Monchique; Alvor; Portimao and Praia da Rocha; following the coastal path from Luz to Lagos, visiting the famous sea caves of Ponta da Piedade en route and finally, Sagres, famed for its maritime history including that of Henry the Navigator.

Price from £925 per person includes return flights and transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 16 October 2014.

Lesser Known Northern Cyprus – a two centre, 10 day holiday exploring the beauty of this relatively undiscovered region of the country.  First five days enjoying the many delights of Kyrenia, followed by four days in the coastal region of Karpaz.  Highlights include, a variety of great walks and sightseeing opportunities, St Hilarion and Kantara castles and the warmest, most friendly hospitality.

Price from £950 per person includes return flights, transfers, 4-star, half-board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 3 April 2014.

Turkey's Mediterranean Hideaway – a one week holiday in the beautiful bay of Kaş (Turkish for eyebrow) with its scented pines, sandy beaches and a short walk from some of the country's most fascinating ancient treasures.  Highlights include the views of ancient Lycia amidst olive groves; Phellos whose 2000 year old tombs are perched precariously on the highest ridge; Uçağiz with the marble remains of a Roman city; Patara reputedly the birthplace of St Nicholas and Apollo; Simena Castle above Kalekoy and Antalya on the Turkish Riviera.

Price from £1,220 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 17 February 2015.

Hidden Halkidiki – a one week holiday on Greece's glorious Sithonia Peninsula.  Very much a 'get-away-from-it-all' destination appealing to nature lovers seeking a quieter holiday.  Highlights include, a stunning landscape with pine and oak forests, olive groves, beautiful beaches, vineyards, ancient harbours and fishing hamlets; wonderful local cuisine and wine; picturesque village of Arnea with superb accommodation at the Athena Pallas Village hotel; coastal paths along the Mount Holomontas range with plentiful tavernas en route.

Price from £690 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 20 September 2014.

Morocco's Atlantic Coast – a one week holiday embracing two fascinating coastal towns – Agadir, the Souss-Massa National Park, the ancient trail of Oued Massa, rich in birdlife; the red walled city of Taroudant 'Little Marrakesh'; authentic Berber and Arab Souks; Essaouira with its old harbour; the Argan forest and the uninhabited island of Magador – a birdwatchers sanctuary for Eleanora's famous falcons.

Price from £940 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 27 September 2014.

The Trails of the Berbers – a two week Moroccan adventure from the Atlas Mountains to the southern Oases on the edge of the Sahara.    Highlights include, exotic Marrakech; the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass en route to the Drâa Valley; the town of M'Hamid ('end of the road'); the Erg Chebbi dunes – one of the great sights of Morocco' the oasis market town of Tenehir sandwiched between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro massif; nomad tracks through the Dadès and Todra gorges; the spectacular 'Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs'; the High Atlas Mountains and tantalising Marrakech itself along with a walk on the spectacular Erg Chebi sand dunes.

Price from £1,095 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, a local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 14 October 2014.

Barcelona – a 6 day holiday in one of Europe's most vibrant, cultural and eccentric cities.  Highlights include, the fantastic gothic and art nouveau architectural creative of Antonio Gaudi; the Cathedral of Sagrada Familia; the narrow twisting streets of the Barri Gòtic; Las Ramblas – the city's atmospheric , bustling  promenade; the Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat a short distance away and a great opportunity to eat and drink some of the finest Catalan cuisine complemented by great people watching !

Price from £665 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 16 October 2014.

The Wonders of Mercantour– a one week holiday discovering France's 'Vallée des Merveilles'.  Mercantour is one of only ten French National Parks set in the high mountains with several summits over 3000m.   Highlights include, a stunning landscape rich in over 2000 species of wild flowers; home to many animals and birds including, ibex, chamois, moufflon (wild sheep), wolves and bearded vultures; Fontanalbe, famed for its lakes and overlooked by Mont Bégo; the Vallée des Merveilles, a renowned prehistoric site featuring rock engravings; the Valleys of Valmasque and Roya, visiting 2 magificent medieval villages; Beaulieu – the beautiful coastal village between Nice and Monaco and if one chooses a short train ride to Nice.

Price from £1,299 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation (plus five packed lunches), entrance fees to Vallée des Merveilles sites, the services of a local guide for 2 days plus a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 6 October 2014.

Islands in the Southern Mediterranean – a two week holiday exploring Southeast Sicily, Malta and Gozo.   Highlights include, Scicli, Modica and Ragusa in Sicily, treasure troves of Baroque art and architecture  – an area now inextricably linked to the popular BBC4Inspector MontalbanoTV series; excellent traditional cuisine and a cookery demonstration;' contrasting walks from the historic and panoramic coastal views in Malta to the lush farmlands and valleys of Gozo.

Price from £1,070 per person includes return flights, transfers, 4-star, half board accommodation, cooking demo and wine tasting and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 29 October 2014.

Long Haul Options

Whistle-stop Japan – a fascinating 9 day holiday in The Land of the Rising Sun.  Highlights include, vibrant Tokyo with visits to the Tokyo Tower Observatory; Imperial Palace Plaza; Meiji Shrine and Asakusa Kannon Temple; Hakone – a stunning area of lakes and mountains; spectacular Mount Fuji; a boat trip on Lake Ashi; the Bullet Train to Kyoto with its wooden houses and cobbled streets and Geishas and an opportunity to savour the 'Philosopher's Walk'; Nijo Castle; the golden temple of Kinaku-ji; a tea ceremony and Hiroshima with its poignant A-Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park.  Quite an itinerary for a whistle-stop visit!

Price from £2,999 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation an English speaking local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 28 March 2015.

The Majesty of Rajasthan– a two week journey through India's fabulous royal heritage including the opulent world of the Maharajahs.  Highlights include, India's capital city, Delhi; Agra, with its famous Taj Mahal; Bharatphur, where one stays in a palace built for Raja Raghunath Singh; the prosperous state of Rajasthan; the Keoladeo bird sanctuary; Ranthambore with its renowned national parks, famed for tigers; Jaipur, known as the pink city; Jodhpur with its magnificent Mehrangarah Fort including palaces, museums and galleries; Narlai, where one stays in a 17th century hunting lodge; Udaipur, situated on Lake Pichola and famed for its Lake Palace.

Price from £2,599 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, excursions and entrance fees, a local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 6 November 2014.

Nepal in Style– thirteen days savouring the many facets of Nepali culture.  Highlights include, the ancient crafts practised in the Kathmandu Valley with pot-making and preparing traditional Tibetan steamed dumplings; Kathmandu itself – the capital and cultural centre of the country; Dhulikel where one can enjoy some of Nepal's spectacular walks; the Siddha Cave, said to be the biggest in Asia; Pokhara, Nepal's second city where one stays in the Fishtail Lodge from where one can explore the surrounding hills and lakes; the botanical gardens at Godavari and Phulchoki Hill with its fabulous flora and varied birdlife.

Price from £2,599 per person includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation in excellent hotels, excursions and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 10 February 2015.

A Mexican Journey– a sixteen day holiday truly savouring the finest Hispanic heritage in all the Americas, including the Aztecs and Maya plus many of the world's greatest natural, cultural, scenic and historical wonders.  Highlights include Mexico City; Puebla with its spectacular volcanoes and ancient pyramid at Cholula; the impressive pre Hispanic ruins at Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Oaxaca and Zatopec; vibrant Veracruz; the ancient colonial city of Mérida; the flamingo sanctuary at Celestun and Playa del Carmen with its famous caves and beach.

Price from £3,395 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, local guides throughout, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 11 February 2015.

Caribbean Explorer – a two week Caribbean island hopping holiday visiting St Lucia, Martinique, Dominica and Antigua.  Highlights include, the verdant and vibrant island of St Lucia with its fabulous coastal walks, botanical gardens, town of Soufrière and the UNESCO Piton World Heritage Site; the French Caribbean island of Martinique where Napoleon's Empress Josephine was born and historical Fort de France; the nature island of Dominica with its spectacular rugged mountains, lush rain forests and waterfalls and Antigua exploring the capital of St John's and the opportunity to swim at one of its 365 beaches!

Price from £2,750 per person includes return flights, transfers, ferry and flight between islands, half board accommodation (plus some lunches), experienced local guides, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 26 November 2014.

Falkland Islands and Chile– a thirteen day holiday enjoying some of the world's best walking and wildlife in one of the most remote places on the planet.  Highlights include Santiago in Chile; Port Stanley; gun emplacements on Mount Tumbledown near Goose Green; Sea Lion Island with its spectacular flora and fauna and guaranteed wildlife can spotting including elephant seals, sea lions, rockhopper, gentoo and Magellanic penguins in their hordes plus numerous shore and sea birds in this land of big skies and wide horizons.  

Price from £4,195 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, local guides, excursions, a day trip into the Andes and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 5 February 2015.

South Africa and a fabulous Safari – an 18 day adventure combining some of the best elements of South Africa with world class cuisine en-route and an opportunity to view the 'big five'.  Highlights include Cape Town where one will hike from Table Mountain's famous twelve apostles through Echo Bay to Maclear's Beacon; Cape Point with views of the Cape Peninsular coast and Atlantic Ocean before enjoying a Cape Malay cooking safari; Robben Island where one can explore the life of Nelson Mandela during his 27 year incarceration; The winelands of Stellenbosch with its fabulous vineyards and wine tastings; Eastern Cape the land of amazing scenery and traditional African villages; the great Karoo; the Camdeboo National Park; the Garden Route including Hog Hollow Country Lodge on the Natjies River gorge; the indigenous forest valley of the Tsitsikamma National Park; a safari in the Kariega Game Reserve and the famous Kruger National Park, which offers an unrivalled wildlife experience.

Price from £3,999 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation (plus full board for four nights), a local guide throughout, game drives at the Kariega Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park.

Magnificent Malawi and Zambia – a fourteen day holiday embracing two of Africa's most stunningly beautiful countries with a warm welcome every step of the way.  Highlights include Lilongwe, Malawi's capital; Lake Malawi at Cape Maclear; the green paradise of the Zomba plateau following in the footsteps of the great explorer, Dr Livingstone who first travelled there in 1859.Then it's on to Zambia where one can enjoy the South Luangwa National Park, one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world with a wealth of animals.  Walking safaris originated here and one can enjoy the wildlife both on foot with an experienced ranger or on a Game Drive.

Price from £2,890 per person includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation apart from two lunches and one dinner, local guide, excursions, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 3 November 2014.

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• Award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.

• The company now operates to over 140 destinations in 60 countries.

• View the Online Brochure now via : http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/page/brochure  

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.

• Alongside its traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via its Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk

• Their portfolio also includes specialist holidays linked to walking such as, cooking, cruising, birdwatching, rail journeys, photography, singing and flora.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & the CAA.

• Heart & Sole, a charitable initiative supported by Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, aims to reach the heart and support communities in the countries visited on their holidays

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has launched The Walking Partnership -an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK  http://www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk

• The operator contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here and abroad

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