Wildlife Holidays
AITO Inspiration: animal-themed tours and holidays worldwide
Take a look at the wild side of the Association of Independent Tour Operators with these exciting animal-themed tours and holidays worldwide.
Autumn in the New Forest
Autumn is a truly magical time to visit the New Forest. The Forest comes alive with the red and gold of the changing leaves, the historical pubs light their log fires, and from mid-September pigs are let out for 'pannage' an ancient custom where pigs are let loose in the forest to eat the fallen acorns which are poisonous to the New Forest ponies.
Help protect the Andean cloudforest, home of the newly-discovered olinguito
News that the olinguito, a new species of carnivore, has been discovered in the Andean cloudforests of South America is certainly set to raise the profile of this biodiverse and critically-threatened habitat.
England in Technicolour - Enjoy our country in all its autumnal glory
September, October and November are some of the best months in the calendar to enjoy this orange and pleasant land.
Adventurers can find nirvana at Arctic Haven Wilderness Lodge
Newly opened five star Nunavut Lodge has a plethora of multi season activities for both novice and expert explorers.
Experience Japan's autumnal glory on a garden tour
Japan's stunning cherry blossom season in spring is well known but, come autumn, when the maple trees blaze into vivid displays of scarlet, saffron and gold, the gardens of Japan also put on a spectacular show of autumnal colours.
Ol Pejeta wildlife conservancy receives Certificate of Excellence
Kenya’s Ol Pejeta wildlife conservancy in Laikipia has been rated the world’s best performing wildlife sanctuary by visitors from across the globe on TripAdvisor.
Germany's gardening extravaganza: Hamburg igs 2013
Chelsea may be done and dusted in its centenary year, but Hamburg's igs 2013 is only half way through its six-month run. On a 250-acre island site in the River Elbe, this international garden show opened in April, but does not close until October 13.
Walking with bears a necessity in Slovakia
Walks Worldwide has the perfect trip for those with a passion for both trekking and wildlife; the new Walking with Bears trip to the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia, departing 15 September 2013.
Wildlife breaks in the Outer Hebrides the 'Islands on the Edge'
As the BBC natural history series, Hebrides, Islands on the Edge comes to an end this week, many viewers will have been inspired to put the Outer Hebrides on their must-visit list.
Whale watching in Colombia
There are many places around the world to spot whales; but when it comes to the most spectacular setting (and where to get closest to them), Colombia is out on its own, and from now until October is the best time to see them.
Colorado's Garden of the Gods
Colorado's Garden of the Gods public park is officially the 3rd best park in the world and the second park in the USA according to international travel resource TripAdvisor which has released its Travellers Choice Attractions list.
Naturetrek announces four new tours for 2014
Naturetrek, UK wildlife tour operator, has added four new trips to its worldwide programme of expert-escorted holidays.
Lugenda Wilderness Camp - A birder's paradise
Lugenda Wilderness Camp, in the Niassa Reserve on the eastern bank of the Lugenda River in northern Mozambique, opened May 1st for the 2013 season.
Journey to Niagara: city strolls, wildlife walks and world famous trails
Enjoy a combination of city and countryside walks and sightseeing - with scenic trails above, and a cruise below Niagara Falls, wildlife watching and vibrant French culture