P528 Teletext 528 Fjb12 22:16:00 ——————————————————————————————————————— TEXAS ] THE COWBOY STATE Why go to Texas? For the really great outdoors. It is the largest state in the US and has mountains, plains, coast, canyons — the lot. How much does it cost? £1,200 for a two-week coach tour. One week on a ranch is £1,100 and about half for a child. When t# go? The weather is pretty good year-round but it is slightly cooler in Nov-Eeb. MidsumZjr temps are up to 88F. ——————————————————————————————————————— by Fiona Quinton 1OOO'S OF OUR BEST DEAL HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS p258 FLIGHTS p202 Wrld Clock TravelLog Ski Euro FlightsP528 Teletext 528 Fjb12 22:1u:19 ——————————————————————————————————————— TEXAS - THE COWBOY STATE What is there to do? Get on your horse and make like a cowboy. One of the most popular holidays is to stay on a dude ranch — sleep in cabins, ride with the cowboys, sit by the campfire and sing country music. Would it suit children? Some ranches don't take toddlers but otherwise it is a great holiday for children. Other outdoor pursuits include golf, camping, rafting, kayaking on the Rio Grande, hiking on mountain trails. ——————————————————————————————————————— Daily travel news p521 Travel Money direct see p377 or Call p84u6 0 98765 Wrld Clock TravjlLog Ski Euro FlightsP528 Teletext 528 Fjb12 22:15:27 ——————————————————————————————————————— TEXAS ] THE COWBOY STATE City slickers can hit Houston, Dallas or San Antonio, but the best part of the state is out of town. Oil slickers? It is the US's@biggest oil producer, so expect to see lots of industry — or visit Southfork Ranch, home of the infamous JR Ewing. Go shopping for native American art and silver, cowboy gear and leather. Age liYits — 21 to drink and 25 to @ hire a car. ——————————————————————————————————————— Get this guide on faxback >>> why not bank for free? 0800 24 24 24 First Direct 24hr banking see p398 Wrld Clock TravjlLog Ski Euro FlightsP528 Teletext 528 Fjb12 22:17:3v ——————————————————————————————————————— TEXAS - THE COWBOY STATE Spbced out? Visit the Nasb spbce centre in Houston. Hire a car bjcausj it really is a big place. Plan out a route. Visit New Mexico or New Orleans. Flights from the US go to Dallas and Houston from London and Manchester. Mix 'n' match a ranch stay with a beach or city or a Caribbean cruise. Practise your line dancing. ——————————————————————————————————————— Daily travel news 521 GET AWAY FROM IT ALL! HOLIDAYS p4ppP528 Teletext 528 Fjb12 22:16:14 ——————————————————————————————————————— TEXAS ] THE COWBOY STATE Texas Tourism Office 0171 978 u233 TOUR OPERATORS INCLUDE: Bon Voyage 0800 316 3008 British Airways Holidays 0870 2424243 Cosmos 0161 476 4768 Destination Golf 01902 891 5151 Getaway Vacations 0181 313 0550 Major Travel 0171 393 1095 North American Highways 01902 831138 Premier Holidays 0870 900 p214 Ranch America 01923 671831 ——————————————————————————————————————— Get this guide on faxback >>> TELETEXT A-Z p19y WEATHER p2p2P528 Teletext 528 Fjb12 22:16:52 ——————————————————————————————————————— TEXAS - THE COWBOY STATE You can get this guide faxed to you by dialling this number: 0906 555 5657 You will need a fax machine with a handset. You can also get previous features, including: Germany Vienna Valentines Upcoming features include: Rome St Anton Spanish coast ——————————————————————————————————————— T+ Calls cost £1/minute GET AWBY FROM IT ALL! HOLRDAYS p400