One of the famous Mykonos windmills Location: Greece Famous for: windmills, pelicans, beautiful sandy beaches, trendy bars, gay nightlife and a constant sea breeze. When to go: The Island opens in May and closes in October, and you will find it quiter at either nd of the season, whilst still glorious weather-wise (just take a […]
Astronomical Clock – The Old Town Square Location: Czech Republic Famous for: Beautiful Architecture, Jewish Heritage, fences full of padlocks (to name but a few things). When to go: Anytime, but Winter is picture postcard stuff. I think November to February is best if you want to try to experience snow on the ground. Cost:
Location: North Devon UK.Famous for: Surfing, the moors and a beautiful coastline. When to go: Summer is always busy, but still the best time to go. Devon is a gorgeous location, no doubt abut it, but it can often be busy on the roads and when you get there it can be busy in the
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Large Male, green iguana basking on the riverside Location: Manatus Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica, Famous for: Toucans, iguanas, Caiman and manatees among other fabulous wildlife.When to go: There is no right or wrong really, the dry season: Late November to late April. Rainy or ‘tropical’ season: May through to November. The wildlife varies depending on
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Steely vented hummingbird Location: Bosque De Paz, Valle del Rio Toro, (Cloud forest) Costa Rica Famous for: The Respendent Quetzal, rainforest birds and spectacular orchidsWhen to go: Dry season: Late November to late April. Rainy or ‘tropical’ season: May through to November. But whichever season you prefer – if you like birds you will love
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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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