Fed up racing up hills with men eager to scale every peak and tired of rushed picnics in favour of moving on to the next walking challenge? Hiking, it would appear is just another sport that proves men are from Mars and women from Venus according to the girls at Headwater! Their female-only management team have been doing what us girls do best � talk - and found out that they all prefer a stroll with a girlfriend to a trek with their partner.

Says Director of PR & Business Development, Rachel Kirkaldy, �Going on a hike with a girlfriend is a relaxing experience. As well as discovering some great scenery, you have real quality time to get to know each other and talk about whatever takes your fancy. Hiking with my boyfriend is totally different. He�ll spot someone ahead of us on the trail and before I�ve even seen them, we�ll be quickening pace to overtake them. Or if we reach a steep bit, I won�t be allowed a breather until the top � taking a photo of the view half way up is considered time wasting!�

If any of this sounds familiar to you, you might like to try out one of the Headwater�s new �Women Only� walking weeks. Their Winter Collection 05/06 brochure (out end June), will offer guided walking holidays for the girls in Tenerife and Mallorca. Both these destinations are perfect for the lady hiker. In Mallorca, you stay in a converted 19C bishop�s residence with walled garden, outdoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Located in the heart of bustling little town of Soller, you�re ideally placed to enjoy more gossip over coffees in the town square after your walks. There�s also a free day to explore Palma the island capital � perfect for some shopping! In Tenerife your base is a 16C restored banana plantation house with its own private bay. There�s also a private pool for us to relax by after your walks. And if you fancy getting dressed up before dinner, the local town Garachico, with its sea front promenade and charming shaded square, in the old town is a great spot for a lazy aperitif.

The first �Women Only� tour departs on 18th September in Mallorca. The price is �859 and includes 7 nights accommodation in a **** hotel on a half board basis, five days guided walking, all local transfers, services of a dedicated Headwater walking guide throughout. To book call 01606 720199 or visit www.headwater.com

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For more information contact:

Rachel Kirkaldy Director of PR&Business Development tel: 01606 720042 email: Rachel.kirkaldy@headwater.com

Clare Redhead PR Executive tel: 01606 720021 email: clare.redhead@headwater.com