Types of trip
Enjoy Christmas Caribbean style in Montserrat
As the nights draw in and thoughts turn to Christmas festivities, why not exchange the grey winter weather of the UK for a colourful Christmas Carnival on the Caribbean island of Montserrat? Montserrat’s December Festival is one of the event highlights of the year and is an opportunity to showcase the island’s culture and performing talent.
Top 10 things to do in Kentucky
With golf's most prestigious international competition taking place in Kentucky this September, Kentucky’s favourite premium bourbon Woodford Reserve has put together this handy guide to the home of thoroughbred horses, award-winning bourbon whiskey and the best fried chicken in the US!
Flight Centre’s top five places to propose
Flight Centre has compiled a list of the top five places in the world to propose. From European cities, to mountaintops and stunning beaches – there is somewhere to suit everyone.
Brush shoulders with the Cowboy Artists of America
Ranch Rider is brushing shoulders with the "Cowboy Artists of America" the internationally renowned artists coming together to highlight American Artist Appreciation Month. Members of the established association, which has been in existence since 1965, will be riding into the online community of Facebook, and sharing their works as part of an exclusive online gallery (open until 30 September 2008).
Bats about Zambia
They may be environmentally friendly, but a new study reveals that wind farms are proving deadly to bats because changes in air pressure can cause fatal internal injuries. Thankfully for bats, Zambia is reassuringly wind farm-free! Join Wildlife Worldwide on a 7-night bat safari, specially timed to coincide with Zambia’s spectacular bat migration – an ecological phenomenon, departing London 21st November 08.
Lalibela – Ethiopia’s eighth wonder of the world
Walks Worldwide’s fully guided 18-day Simien Mountains and Lalibela trek in Ethiopia, combines the UNESCO World Heritage Simien Mountains National Park, including an ascent of Mt Ras Dashen (14,872 ft) the region’s highest peak, with explorations in Axum, home of the Ark of the Covenant, and the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Lalibela, reputedly built by angels.
Batty for Panama
There are more bat species flying in one small patch of forest in Panama than can be found in the whole of Europe or the USA. To study their behaviour, BBC2’s Bat Women of Panama, aired this week, documented a group of scientists based on Barro Colorado Island in the Panama Canal, who aimed to uncover the secret lives of these mysterious creatures.
Abundant rains - An ornithologist's dream
After two dry years, one of Asia’s most outstanding wetland reserves and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, formally known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is looking forward to the early arrival of migratory birds following abundant rain in the region. From late September, the sanctuary’s wetlands, marshes and flooded jheels, contained within acacia-lined bunds (embankments), attract migratory birds, notably from Siberia and Central Asia.
Spring has sprung - Horse riding in South Africa
Ok, so the summer is nearly over - before it began, some may say - and the nights are drawing in. Don't feel cheated - grab your passport, pack up your chaps and head off to where spring has sprung! Equine Adventures still have availability on South African riding holidays that will refuel the soul.
Pure African overlands
For a remarkable African overland, look no further - Dragoman Overland still have availability on November departures from Cape Town to Vic Falls or Addis Ababa to Khartoum.
Discover your own Pacific abyss
Not only is the Micronesian island of Yap famous for its large population of resident Manta Rays but during filming of the BBC's current wildlife series, Pacific Abyss, new discoveries of fish were spotted including a large, slate-blue Chromis Damselfish, along with other more likely residents such as Silvertip and Grey Reef Sharks, Lyretail Angelfish and Yellow-striped Squirrelfish.
Trouble at 30,000 feet for bad mannered Brits
According to new research released by travel search engine Kayak.co.uk, nearly three quarters (73%) of British travellers say that fellow passengers have become ruder in recent years. Kayak.co.uk’s latest survey has identified that growing frustration with the overall state of the airline industry (41%) and an apparent decline in politeness in UK culture (39%) are the main culprits of UK air rage.
Slovenia - An alternative to the Beaujolais Nouveau dash
Specialist tour operator, Just Slovenia, is organising short breaks to join in the St Martin’s Day celebrations on November 11th and throughout the month, as an alternative to the Beaujolais Nouveau dash.
An endurance test in the Antarctic
Descendants of legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's pioneering team are searching for one more person to join them as they recreate their ancestor’s bid to reach the South Pole, 100 years later. Unsuccessful candidates, however, need not be disappointed as Peregrine Adventures still has places on its spectacular 18-night voyage cruising around the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, diverse sub-Antarctic islands and remarkable Antarctic Peninsula area, including exploring sites from the original Endurance expedition. The voyage departs Ushuaia 17th February 2009.
An Indian summer on the Isles of Scilly
Whilst the summer may have failed to materialize so far, there are still opportunities to find the Indian Summer sun which forecasters are predicting and enjoy some of the most fantastic beaches and turquoise waters in the UK by visiting the Isles of Scilly.