| As we turn towards fall, our ride consultants have a little bit more time to go out and explore some of the riding vacations that we currently offer and to search for new ones. This month, I will travel to Greece to visit our outfitter on the isle of Crete, where we currently offer three different horseback riding vacations. While the Trail of the Gods Ride and the Lassithi Trail Ride are progressive rides from the northern region of the island to the Libyan Sea, the Crete Star Trail departs daily from a gorgeous little hotel near the Valley of Kastelli.My goal is to explore an itinerary that can combine quality riding with other fun activities in the area like biking, climbing, caving, and paragliding. Cooking classes with the head chef will also be a plus for this former restaurateur and hopefully for our clients interested in visiting the Greek isles.
In the mean time, Roz will be exploring an island of her own on “The Monti Madonie Ride” in Sicily’s Madonie National Park. I asked her why she chose Sicily and this was her response, “This location is very unique with incredible Mediterranean History and architecture. The price is right and the food is always good, so I can’t imagine why we wouldn’t consider this ride for our 2012 brochure.” Clients who wish to participate in our exploratory riding tours will receive a reduced rate and can contact roz@equitours.com for more details. Traci |
 Rolling hills of the Sicilian countryside  Greece is famous for its windmills |
 Riding through a village in Sicily |
 Traditional Cretian cuisine, which I hope to learn to make! |
