Explore Queensland on National Wildlife Day
With National Wildlife Day on 4 September, those wishing to celebrate have a wealth of opportunity in Queensland, Australia which is home to thousands of fascinating species from clown fish to…
Elephant Sanctuary on World Elephant Day
To mark World Elephant Day on 12 August, Travel Begins at 40 interviews the World Animal Protection, formerly known as WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals), about what…
Whale, Bird & Dolphin Watching in Spain
As autumn approaches, adopt the natural world’s approach and head south on this sublime five-day holiday that’s a must for wildlife enthusiasts. From a comfortable eco-lodge just outside Tarifa in…
Surfing and Turtle-Spotting in Sri Lanka
Enjoy off-peak sunshine on a Sri Lankan beach getaway in Tangalle, a hidden gem on the beautiful southern coast. Relax on white sands, snorkel in sparkling waters, whale watch, canoe though mangroves, surf…
Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2023
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival is set to return on 5 to 8 October. A hotspot for biodiversity, Sagres is a verdant region in the western point of the Algarve, and…
Elephant in Crisis Appeal for World Elephant Day
Ahead of World Elephant Day on 12 August, Born Free has launched its Elephants in Crisis appeal on behalf of an iconic species that could disappear from much of Africa within…
Walking with Alpacas in the New Forest
Fancy a flavour of South America while you visit the New Forest this summer? Cottage Lodge Hotel in Brockenhurst, in the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, has teamed…
Celebrate Endangered Species Day with Explore
With Endangered Species Day on the 18 May, now is the time to book a once in a lifetime wildlife trip with Explore to see incredible animals in their natural habitat. Search for…
Hiking, History, Whale-watching, Kenya and Yoga
Once more Travel Begins at 40 has teamed up with Travel PR to provide five tips for those of you looking for a little travel spice, from whale watching in the Azores to hiking in County…
Up Close and Personal: Uganda’s Mountain Gorilla
Phil Ellis went on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Uganda to see the country’s mountain gorilla in its natural environment, and find it a life-changing experience…
South Africa Travel: from Cape to Cape
On a South Africa Travel trip to the Western Cape, with a brief excursion into the Eastern Cape, Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston dip their toes into this remarkably vast…
What Was Your Scariest Travel Experience?
Travel Begins at 40 founder Mark Bibby Jackson has visited more than 60 countries in a quarter of a century of travelling, he answers some of your most popular travel…
Sabah Borneo Holidays: Mountains, Rainforest and Orangutan
Sabah Borneo Holidays can be rich, rewarding and varied as Mark Bibby Jackson realises as he encounters a wealth of wildlife in its natural environment and becomes re-acquainted with an…
Save on Tatra Photography Workshop in Zambia
Photography holiday specialist Tatra Photography has reduced its eight-night wildlife workshop to South Luangwa in Zambia, departing 12 or 19 May to…
Luke Bailes: Africa Wildlife Conservation
Luke Bailes, the charismatic founder of Singita, is one of the most influential individuals in African wildlife conservation tourism, preserving swathes of African wilderness by promoting environmentally conscious and socially…
The Lodge at Feline Fields Luxury Mobile Camp
Considered one of the safer safari destinations, introduce the family to the wonders of the wild and free in the heart of the Kalahari, Botswana this year. The…
Meet Peru’s Real Paddingtons
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Michael Bond’s original book entitled A bear called Paddington, now translated into 40 languages. The book was later brought…
Iceland Trips with TravelLocal
Who doesn’t remember reading Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”? Iceland, a swirling science lab of extraordinary magnitude, is relentlessly under the spell of nature. The island…
Snowboarding, Cuba and Hans Christian Anderson
If you’ve had enough of all this cold weather – look no further – and we even have some ideas about how you could enjoy the snow if you’re that way inclined, with our weekly salvo from our friends at Travel PR. So…
What’s New in The Azores in 2018?
Beautiful, dramatic, with design-conscious places to stay and eat, thermal pools in lush forests, and great, sweeping beaches, the Azores are widely recognised…
Discover Ontario’s Southern Charm
Home to Point Pelee National Park and Ontario’s southernmost point, as well as numerous wineries, southern Ontario contains a wealth of opportunity and adventure for 2018 and beyond…
A Year in Wildlife Spotting by Explore
March 3 marks World Wildlife Day, and to celebrate the occasion, adventure travel specialist Explore has put together the ultimate wildlife spotting calendar. See Bengal tigers in the wild in…
Galapagos Reforestation Partnership
Celebrity Cruises has collaborated with Galapagos National Park to plant more than 30,000 trees on Santa Cruz Island, in Los Gemelos, with the aim of conserving the pristine archipelago that…
Explore the Outdoors in West Sweden
National parks, nature reserves and walking trails – West Sweden is the perfect destination for anyone who loves outdoor activities. Watch the cranes dance at Lake Hornborgasjön, experience life beneath…
