Get back to nature during National Tree Week

National Tree Week may not stand out for everyone as a date for the diary, but in these days of urban sprawl it is a welcome invitation to go in search of nature, and Flight Centre offers a variety of breaks for people to do just that.

Whether a traveller fancies a trip to see forests made famous in an international blockbuster, tropical islands with dense foliage and 100ft trees or wants the chance to see endangered species in their natural habitat, Flight Centre can put together an unbeatable holiday.

Flight Centre’s travel specialists have picked out their top five destinations to get back to nature.

Lord it up in New Zealand
For Lord of the Rings fans, what better way to combine a love of the film with a love of nature than to visit the Kahurangi National Park in New Zealand? Follow the 31-mile trail cutting through magnificent coastal forests and picturesque beaches to Mount Owen, the setting for Drimdale. For a perfect trip, combine this visit with Flight Centre’s Christchurch four-night starter package from £765, available until 15th June 2008. To book visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

Go ape in Uganda
For nature lovers the ultimate experience has to be seeing an endangered species in its natural habitat. Uganda is one of only three countries where rare mountain gorillas still live in the wild – currently there are only 600 left in existence. Flight Centre offers an eight-night Gorilla Express holiday where you can see these beautiful animals amongst the rainforest and bamboo on the slopes of the Parc National des Volcans. The trip is £1015 for seven nights and is available until 31st December 2007. To book visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

Get Christmassy in California
While most people are satisfied with a 6-footer, Six Flags amusement park in California has gone to extremes and is the home of the world’s tallest Christmas tree. At 125 feet tall it’ll certainly get you in the mood for Christmas and the 70-degree heat will no doubt be a welcome relief from the UK’s sliding temperatures. To get the most out of a visit Stateside, make your visit to Six Flags part of Flight Centre’s 14-day fly drive holiday, available from £719. Offer ends 30th November. To book visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

Tap some trees in Toronto
For those with a sweet tooth, the chance to tap your own maple syrup straight from the tree has to be a dream come true. Canada is perhaps as famous for being the world’s biggest producer of this premium pancake-topper as it is for its stunning countryside. So why not combine the two? Flight Centre offers a five-night break to Toronto and Niagara Falls from £479, letting you work off all that syrup with an adrenaline-filled boat-ride on the ‘Maid of Mist’. Offer available until 30th November 2007. To book visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

Find paradise in Praslin
If you want to combine spectacular natural surroundings with pure luxury, a trip to see the Coco de Mer trees on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles will be right up your street. The Coco de Mer is indigenous to the islands and is individual in that the trees are either male or female. A week staying in a junior suite at the five-star Lemuria Resort will give you ample opportunity to explore the rainforest as well as to kick back in style. The price per person is £2259 for the week. To book visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

“With more people living in cities and towns, National Tree Week is the perfect excuse to take a holiday and absorb some nature. The great thing is there are so many ways to find your own green space that you don’t have to trek right into the middle of the jungle – unless of course that’s your thing!” says Brent Novak, Head of Marketing for Flight Centre.