Adagio - the experts in 'gentle' guided walking adventures across the globe - has just launched its second series of 'amble rather than ramble' guided walking tours to a greatly expanded range of exciting destinations throughout the World.  View the new Online Brochure here http://view.intellimag.com/go/adagiosummer14/

These include:

Hong Kong and Islands in the South China Sea - a 12 night holiday enabling one to savour the most iconic elements of ancient and modern China. Highlights include Hong Kong's spectacular harbour and Temple Street Night Market; Kowloon walled City Park; the Buddhist Monastery at Shatin; the Tea Museum; the famous Star Ferry; a boat ride around the former fishing village of Aberdeen; the Heritage Trail and Wetland Park; the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum; Sai Kung Town; Stanley and the beach; a cable car ride on Lantau island to visit the largest Buddha in Asia and the fishing village of Tai O. Price from £2,075 per person includes return flights, transfers, entrance fees, half-board (+ one lunch and one afternoon tea) accommodation..  Departures from 12 November 2014.

Exploring bthe many delights of Africa's Western Cape - a 12 night holiday embracing oceans, mountains, wine and gentle wanders.

Highlights include the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens; the Constantia Valley wine estate; Table Mountain; the historic Malay Quarter of Bo-Kaap; the Cape Peninsular including, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve; Simon's Town and 'Boulders Beach' a 'Big 5' Game Reserve; Franschhoek and its surrounding winelands; Hermanus; part of a garden tour; the Grootbos Nature Reserve and historic Stellenbosch.

Price from £2,735 per person includes return flights, transfers, 4-star b&b + seven dinners and three lunches.  Departures from 10 May 2014.

A Castle in Catalonia -  a 7 night holiday staying in the Parador de Cardona, idyllically located between the mountains and sea.

Highlights include Cardona "Salina" Salt Mountain worked since ancient times; Barcelona; the old Catalan town of Solsona; St Llorenc de Morunys, surrounded by dramatic Pyrennean lakes and mountains; rounded off with a wine tasting on the way to rugged and historic Montserrat.

Price from £1,299 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation at the Parador de Cardona. Departures from 29 April 2014.

The Aragon Pyrenees - a 7 night holiday in Northeast Hidden Spain - combining history, tradition and stunningly beautiful landscapes.

Highlights include Bilbao; Berdûn; the Jaca valley with its Romanesque churches; abandoned villages and the high altitude glacial plain of Aguas Tuertas; the village of Hecho; the monastery of San Juan de la Peña; Santa Cruz de la Seros; the white villages of Agüero and Murillo; the fortress of Loarre; the stone circles of the Val Subordan and the high mountains by coach to view golden eagles, marmots and chamois.

Price from £1,460 per person includes return flights, transfers, full-board accommodation at Casa Sarasa in Berdún.  Departures from 3 May 2014.

Taking it easy in Tenerife - a 7 night holiday exploring the volcanoes and forests of the largest of the Canary Islands.

Highlights include Costa Adeje; the spectacular Roques de Garcia with Mount Teide as a backdrop; the Bodega Reveron vineyards; the pine and laurel forests of the Teno mountains; the fishing village of Los Abrigos; the Sans Blas Nature Reserve; the banana plantations at Punta de Lomo; the volcanic cave interior at Cueva del Viento; the Anaga mountains and a donkey trail through Las Carboneras to the mountain cave village of Chinamada.

Price from £1,399 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Colon Guanahani in Costa Adeje (plus bbq/tapas lunch on 4 days).Departures from 14 March 2013.

Stylish Umbria   - a 7 night holiday in the true heart of Italy enabling one to immerse oneself in all things Italian !

Highlights include Rome; Trevi with its olive groves; Spoleto; a boat trip to Lago Trasimeno; Assisi; Spello and the opportunity to savour local produce including its famous cheeses. Price from £910 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation in the 15th Century restored Manor House the 4-star Hotel Antica Dimora alla Rocca. Departures from 29 April 2014.

The Dolomites - a 7 night holiday taking it easy amidst the meadows and mountains of this stunningly beautiful region.

Highlights include the Alps by coach and into the heart of the Dolomites at La Villa; Sompunt Lake; the pilgrims' sanctuary of Santa Croce; a gondola to the North Pralongia plateau; cable cars to the Marmolada glacier; a war museum; the San Cassiano Valley;  the famous Bear museum; the Val Gardena Valley and the South Pralongia plateau. Price from £1,039 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation.  Departures from 12 July 2014.

The Austrian Lake District - a 7 night holiday in the magical mountains of Austria's Salzkammergut. 

Highlights include the idyllic village of Altaussee with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains; the Lake of Grundlsee; boats to Kammersee and Bad Aussee's Cafe Lewandowski; the Dachstein Ice Caves; Hallstatt, Altaussee's salt mines; the spa village of Tauplitz; the high meadows of Tauplitzalm; and the Loser mountain above Altaussee. Price from £1,299 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation in the 4-star Hotel Seevilla beside the lake at Altaussee.  Departures from 15 June 2014.

Cities on the Danube - an 8 night holiday embracing two of Europe's most beautiful riverside capitals - Vienna and Budapest.

Highlights include Vienna with visits to the Hofburg Palace and Spanish Riding School; the opera house; Schönbrunn Palace and gardens; the Belvedere Gallery; the wine village of Grinzing; thence train to Budapest; Pest's Grand Central market; Buda's Castle Hill and the castle cellars for wine and pastries; the Royal Palace; Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion; Margaret Island and a plunge in Budapest's famous thermal waters.

Price from £1,399 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation at the 4-star Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier, Budapest.  Departures from 9 May 2014.

Summer in Stockholm - a 7 night holiday in the 'city of islands' spanning an intricate, far-flung archipelago.

Highlights include Stockholm; a tour of the Gamla Stan; a boat ride to Djurgården; Drottningholm with its Royal palace and gardens; the Stockholm Archipelago exploring the island of Ingmarsö's forest and sea shore; the Tyresta National Park; the Vasa Ship Museum at Skansen and the pretty island of Vaxholm. Price from £1,399 per person includes return flights, transfers,  half board accommodation.  Departures from 18 June 2014.

Magical Marrakech - a 7 night holiday exploring this intriguing exotic city known as 'the market place of Morocco' with bustling markets, towering minarets and colourful spices. Highlights include a guided tour of the Medina; the tranquil Majorelle Gardens; the Atlas Mountains; the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass; Essaouira; the Ourika Valley and the Museé de Marrakech. Price from £1,099 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board (plus two lunches) accommodation at the 4-star Dellarosa Hotel and Spa. Departures from 30 April 2014.

Five Star Luxury in Ireland -  a 5 night holiday in the glorious south of the 'Emerald Isle' with its stunning coastline, culture, heritage and fine dining! Highlights include the luxury Michelin starred Cliff House Hotel on County Waterford's Ardmore Bay; the ruins of St Declan's monastery; Lismore Castle on the banks of the Blackwater River; Waterford with its outstanding museum and glass exhibitions; Dungarvan on the Copper Coast Heritage Trail with its mining heritage reminiscent of Cornwall. Price from £925 per person includes return transfers from Cork airport, half-board accommodation at the 5-star Cliff House Hotel with dinner on one evening at its Michelin starred House Restaurant and dinners taken on four nights in the Bar Restaurant.  Departures from 18 May 2014.

Oxfordshire with its Dreaming Spires and Stately Homes  a 5 night holiday centred on Wroxton - a picturesque town situated between Banbury and Stratford upon Avon. Highlights include Upton House and Ratley; Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace at Blenheim Palace; the City of Oxford; a stroll along the Thames Path; Hidcote Manor and the heart of England Way to Chipping Campden. Price from £649 per person includes half-board accommodation.  Departures from 27 April 2014.

The Dart Valley - a 5 night holiday exploring one of the most beautiful valleys in Britain.

Highlights include, Totnes; the rolling Devon countryside; Dartmouth by ferry gently cruising past fields of cows, ancient villages and muddy creeks to the quay near the Royal Castle Hotel; Blackstone Point; Kingswear and the riverside path to 'Greenway', Agatha Christie's home.

Price from £659 per person includes half board accommodation at the Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes (2 nights) and the Royal Castle Hotel, Dartmouth (3 nights).  Departures from 1 June 2014.

(All Adagio holidays are led by a dedicated tour specialist.)

www.adagio.co.uk and 01707 386700

• Adagio Holidays is the new leisurely walking and sightseeing programme offered by award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays who have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.
• One can now view the new Online Brochure here  http://view.intellimag.com/go/adagiosummer14/
• Adagio provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL.

For further information please contact grahamross1@btconnect.com 01255 670661