Belize Holidays : Jungle and Barrier Reef
Back in the days when global travel was ‘normal’, on his Belize holidays James Clark delved deep into the jungle and ended up swimming with the sharks. Mayan ruins, tropical…
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Back in the days when global travel was ‘normal’, on his Belize holidays James Clark delved deep into the jungle and ended up swimming with the sharks. Mayan ruins, tropical…
If you’re wanting to relax, de-stress and soak up some of nature’s peaceful energy, why not take a virtual tour of a tranquil garden in England? This year the RHS…
From the Hebrides to Cornwall, Irene Caswell runs through some UK staycation ideas where you can learn a new skill – from beekeeping to surfing or even playing the fiddle…
PROMPERÚ – Peru’s tourist board – has just launched a new stay home tourism campaign: ‘Dream, then travel’. The new campaign has been kicked off with this inspirational video…
There are plenty of ways to explore the best of a destination and its authentic local culture and stunning scenery whilst staying safe at home. Here, are 10 virtual travel…
Just prior to the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, Marissa Carruthers experienced the bounty of breath-taking beauty on Bohol island in the Philippines, which locals are trying to preserve as…
Over the next few weeks, Visit Hampshire will be sharing images and videos, as well as fun facts about the county, offering an opportunity for people to enjoy Hampshire without…
With the country in lockdown, Marwell Zoo has seen a huge surge in people tuning in to view its live animal webcams. Thousands of families have enjoyed live access to…
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic may have put all our travel plans on hold for the forseeable future but this does not mean we can’t plan ahead. For instance, why not…
With the widespread impact of coronavirus COVID-19, 2020 is set to be the year of the staycation and mini-break, here is Travel Begins at 40’s guide on how to spend…
Lynn Gail explores the Gold Coast’s scenic Hinterland on an empty nester mini ‘us’cation to Tamborine Mountain. Are you an empty nester? Have your little ones grown into self-sufficient adults…
After crisscrossing Bangladesh by boat and bus, Johan Smits concludes his Bengal travel saga in Cox’s Bazar and gets away from it all on the longest beach in the world…
Marking World Whale Day on 16 February, tour operator Swoop Antarctica is highlighting ways in which participants on its expeditions to Patagonia and the Polar Regions…
This ten-day tour offers a rare chance to join world-renowned herpetologist Dr. Andrew Durso in search of Panama’s reptiles and amphibians. Survey rainforests and cloud forests…
Held at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and one of the largest floral festivals in the US Southwest, Dallas Blooms has been ranked as one of the top 14…
The Chelsea Flower Show, the world’s most famous horticultural show, returns from 21 to 25 May, 2024. The History of the Chelsea Flower Show Originally called the Great Spring Show…
The owners of the 30,000 acre Glen Dye estate are introducing new ways to connect with nature and ignite creativity with a series of micro festivals led by experts including…
On his recent trip to Lanzarote, Mark Bibby Jackson visits the astonishing Timanfaya National Park. I am not a great one for getting crammed in a bus with a load…
Johan Smits visits Rangamati Bangladesh in the travel-restricted Chittagong Hill Tracts – the country’s highlands and home of the Jumma people. I’m on my way from Chittagong, Bangladesh’s largest port…
Hoping to learn something a little different this year? Set your eyes to the skies and head to the beautiful region of Luleå, Sweden, to learn about constellations with a…
The National Portrait Gallery in London, will stage the first major exhibition devoted to David Hockney’s drawings in over twenty years, between February 27 and June 28…
The world is getting smaller so they say with less new places to explore. Think again. Espousing the philosophy of undertourism, Travel Begins at 40 suggests alternatives places to visit…
Discover the little-seen Spanish region of Extremadura on a 12-day no-flight tour. Spot whales and dolphins in the Bay of Biscay, explore sun-drenched steppes and cork oak woods, take in…
Holiday Cottages are giving one aspiring writer the opportunity to pen their unfinished novel on a writing retreat in the British countryside, in one of three locations…
Research shows that when human beings engage with nature it brings tranquillity and contentment. This is especially important when you are working remotely when choosing the right environment is key.
Amazingly, new species of flora and fauna are being discovered all the time on this planet by their hundreds, whilst sadly existing species are at the threat of extinction through the destruction of their natural habitats. Naturalists working in natural history museums and other centres across the globe catalogue all living species, providing comprehensive documentation for the enthusiasts.
Nature and wildlife holidays are offered to travellers globally, including safaris in Africa and world-wide animal sanctuaries working with injured or abused animals. Bird watching in wetlands can be a popular if sedentary pastime. Travellers should aim to see orangutans in Borneo, lions in the Masai Mara and elephants in Asia as sadly they are all threatened with extinction through destruction of their habitats and illegal poaching. When will humanity ever learn?
Nature trails
Nature trails usually pass through areas of historic or natural beauty. There are many challenging routes across the globe, including The Inca Trail of Machu Piccu, Mount Kilmanjaro and the Appalachian Trail. There are also a plethora of less strenuous trails involving gentler gradients in very varied locations, such as Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, some of the Norwegian fjords and the scenic state of Connecticut in the US. But you can also appreciate nature in urban settings. Just one popular example is the spectacular annual Cherry Blossom Season Japan or sakura, attracting thousands of spectators admiring the stunning blooming cherry trees in parks and streets all over the country.