A lucky sighting of a rare, breeding, gliding tree frog. Location: El Remanso, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica Famous for: Toucans, sloth, red eyed tree frogs and an abundance of other rainforest wildlife, including the elusive Puma.When to go: As always with these places, it really depends on what you want to experience and how you […]
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Corfe Mullen, Dorset, UK: What do you do if you want a break in the UK that isn’t going to cost the earth and gives you peace and relaxation away from the daily grind – I’ll tell you what you do, dip a toe in the world of Glamping that’s what. Take for example this
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The lake District – Broadoaks Country House The lake District – Toutbeck, UK: A short drive from junction 36 of the M6, UK. Area famous for: Romantic escapes, walking, fishing, lush green landscapes and of course the lakes themselves. Broadoaks Country House: Circa 1830, A stunning stone built country house, steeped in history and set
Picture: The smallest chameleon in the world…leaf chameleon Madagascar, location: Indian ocean, approx. 250 miles from East Africa. (Worlds 4th largest Island). Joffreyville location: Found at the Northern tip of Madagascar, close to Amber Mountain rainforest reserve. Famous for: Lemurs, Chameleons, Mongoose and Tenrecs, as well as a range of other endemic flora and fauna).
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Picture: A female black lemur (the males are black – honest) Nosy Komba, location: Small island off the North West coast of Madagascar Famous for: Black lemurs, chameleons, sea life and complete relaxation. When to go: It really depends on what you would like to see. There are two distinct seasons in Madagascar, wet (November
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Or Corfe Mullen to be exact… Willow Farm Yurts, Location: Near Poole, Dorset, UK. Famous for: Sandbanks (a gorgeous and very long stretch of pristine beach) and Studland Beach and nature reserve. When to go: Well this is a UK break, so use your common sense weather-wise. I would say that a winter break is
Maldives, Location: Situated off Sri Lanka, the worlds smallest Asian country and and the lowest, made up of 1190 coral islands. Famous for: White sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. When to go: The temperature is pretty consistent throughout the year, but there are two distinct seasons here, the dry season (January – March) and
Borneo, location: North of Java Island, Indonesia/Malaysia (depending on the region visited).Famous for: Being home to one of the oldest rainforests in the World and of course to the critically endangered Orangutan as well as many other rare and endangered animal and reptile species and of course Turtles who nest there throughout the year. When
The Galapagos Islands Location : off the coast of EquadorFamous for: Wildlife & the inspiration for Darwin’s evolutionary theoryWhen to go: Any time of year, have a look at the wildlife you want to see most and check when they are most prevalent, for instance you may want to see the frigate birds in their