Just south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique, the Commonwealth of Dominica is a stunning island in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean renowned for its eco-tourism initiative, 365 rivers, waterfalls and hot springs. Now an important agreement has been reached between the Government of Dominica and Range Developments for the construction of a […]
Dragons are creatures of legend but in a landscape as spectacular and biologically diverse as Indonesia, myths become reality – as demonstrated by the recent discovery of several Komodo dragons (Varanus Komodoensis) living in Mbeliling Forest on Flores Island. Previously, it was believed that this ancient, endangered species could only be found in Komodo National […]
Ecuador’s finest & award-winning ecotourism company, Tropic Journeys in Nature (Tropic), led by Jascivan Carvalho, has been singled out for its commitment to addressing the needs of the Huaorani, an ancient ethnic people threatened by oil interests in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. Since 2008 Carvalho’s company has partnered with the Huaorani first to launch and […]
Elephant excitement is sky high at The Sarojin resort in Thailand, where guests can enjoy a mammoth new adventure through the dense jungles on the edges of Khao Sok National Park. As part of the five-star hotel’s recently-launched ‘Elephant Owner For A Day’ package, guests enjoy a truly personal and hands-on elephant encounter in Thailand’s […]
Like island destinations everywhere, those in the Caribbean are a fragile paradise. The pressure created by droves of holidaymakers and their increasing demands is leaving a depressing litany of damage. According to the World Resources Institute, two-thirds of the Caribbean’s beaches are already eroded; wildlife is being displaced by huge hotel complexes, water sports cause […]
When it comes to family travel, finding an authentic way to immerse your kids in another culture is always a challenge. But if the thought of sitting on yet another theme park tour bus rates L for Lame, then a no-holds-barred, cultural adventure could just fit the bill. As less and less of us are […]
You know that when it comes to travel with children I’m huge on encouraging families to ‘travel with a purpose’ and to help put the money you spend back into the pockets of those who need it most. Here’s how you can do just that on a holiday in Tanzania. My friends at bespoke […]
If, like me, you travel with small children, it’s good to know that now we can give something back to kids less fortunate than our own. The Children’s Society has today launched a new partnership with Travelex Foreign Currency Services that will allows you to donate spare unwanted currency, foreign coins and notes and […]
Endangered Species Day (in the USA on May 18th) coincides with both the release of new figures from South Africa indicating rhino horn and ivory poaching are their highest levels since bans were introduced in 1990. Now PlanetWildlife is promoting experiential group and tailor-made safari itineraries aimed at increasing public awareness and support. Apart from the […]
1. Rhino Conservation in South Africa It has been a sad record year for South Africa: Over 600 rhinos are reported to have been killed by poachers for the sake of their horn. With South Africa being the focal point for trade of rhino horn, home to 70-80% of the global rhino population, their protection […]