Category: Madagascar

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

By on Jan 19, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, China, Dominica, Eastern Europe, Europe, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zimbabwe
Leading long-range optic specialists SWAROVSKI OPTIK, has partnered with wildlife specialist Natural World Safaris, to offer exclusive tips for nature enthusiasts looking to explore the ‘unseen’ and spot incredible wildlife throughout the year in different destinations across the globe. From spotting the elusive Snow Leopard in the Himalayas from January to encountering the striking Puma in Chile from
Bawah Resort in Indonesia

The most ultra-luxurious island retreats you need to know about!

By on Jun 03, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Madagascar, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates
What could be better than an island retreat to ease back into the rhythm of traveling? It’s certainly one of the best solutions if you want to avoid the crowds, but equally a reward towards yourself for the tough times we’ve all had to face recently. In case you don’t know where to start looking,
6 wild destinations to counter cabin fever

6 wild destinations to counter cabin fever

By on Mar 16, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Chile, Europe, Georgia, Madagascar, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Taiwan, Western Europe
What better antidote for being cooped up inside – or indeed the drudgery, din and dusty air of the city – than the great outdoors? Nature affords us the perfect contrast to crowded urban living. In small doses, such as a few stolen moments in a back garden brimming with flowers, it’s a blessed (if
The best primate destinations in Africa

The best primate destinations in Africa

By on Feb 11, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Madagascar, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Primates are our closest relatives, and it is these shared characteristics that makes watching them so fascinating. From their gregarious nature, family squabbles and eating habits (some good, some bad), spending time observing our cousins is a remarkable experience. Throughout Africa there are numerous primate species, and some attract more attention than others. Be it
Top 5 most amazing hotels to put on your bucket list

Top 5 most amazing hotels to put on your bucket list

By on Oct 04, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Chile, Fiji, Hotels, Madagascar, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, USA, Utah
During these troubled times in which the world and especially the tourism industry is finding itself, we can’t ignore the fact that the longer this crisis is taking, the more we are dreaming of those ultimate holidays. And who can blame us, I mean, how many regret not taking that extra trip earlier this year,
Top 5 rainforest holidays

Top 5 rainforest holidays

By on Feb 29, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, North America, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Worldwide
Rainforests are the oldest living ecosystems on Earth, and the most diverse. They cover only 2% of the Earth’s surface but up to 50% of the world’s plants and animals live within them. A quarter of ingredients for modern medicines are found in rainforest plants and rainforests play an essential role in maintaining the Earth’s
5 of the world's most overlooked animals

5 of the world's most overlooked animals

By on Jan 25, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, North America, Paraguay, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
One of the most enticing things about travelling abroad is the chance to see the fascinating and unusual creatures of the world. There are many iconic wildlife experiences, whether it be looking at lions laze in the grasses of South Africa, meeting mountain gorillas in the dense jungles of Rwanda and Uganda or watching wildebeest
Madagascar - a birder's paradise

Madagascar - a birder's paradise

By on Jan 22, 2020 in Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Regions, Speciality Travel
If you saw the DreamWorks film Madagascar, you could be forgiven for getting very confused about what sort of wildlife inhabits this vast, Indian Ocean island off the south-eastern coast of Africa. There are no penguins, and no escapees from Central Park Zoo. What you will find, however, is an extraordinary hotpot of biodiversity: 90%
Under the waves on World Wildlife Day

Under the waves on World Wildlife Day

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
The UN marks World Wildlife Day each year on 3 March. It is an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants, and to encourage people around the globe to think about what they can do – big or small – to have a positive impact. This year the theme
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Dec 02, 2018 in Africa, Antarctic, Arctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Featured, Madagascar, Middle East, Norway, Polar Regions, Qatar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Unforgettable bike riding adventures

Unforgettable bike riding adventures

By on Jun 25, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without stabilisers, or freewheeled down a very long hill? That joy of cycling really is second to none, and whether you’re a casual, fair weather cyclist, or hop on the bike committedly for your daily commute, it’s something which can always be rediscovered. One of
5 travellers who should visit Madagascar

5 travellers who should visit Madagascar

By on Dec 08, 2017 in Africa, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Madagascar – the fourth largest island in the world – is an absolute must-see for those wanting to experience a destination which is, without exaggeration, completely unlike any other. 160 million years ago, as the Gondwana supercontinent broke up, Madagascar lost physical contact with Africa but remained close, while Antarctica, Australia, and India drifted far
5 incredible places to utter the words… will you marry me?

5 incredible places to utter the words… will you marry me?

By on Feb 14, 2017 in Africa, Caribbean, Europe, Italy, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Regions, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
With love in the air it seemed appropriate to get thinking of those incredible moments when couples all over the world try and find ‘That special place’ to utter the words…Will you Marry Me? Surely this is one of those moments that is truly remembered and savoured forever and the pressure to get it right
5 leftfield luxury honeymoon destinations

5 leftfield luxury honeymoon destinations

By on Mar 20, 2016 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Europe, Honeymoons, Japan, Madagascar, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
If there’s one holiday that you really, really want to get right it’s the all-important honeymoon. That’s one of the main reasons newly-weds tend to play it safe and follow a well-worn path to a handful of classic romantic destinations such as the Maldives, Italy or Tanzania. Don’t get me wrong – these destinations are
5 ways to experience Antananarivo

5 ways to experience Antananarivo

By on Dec 03, 2015 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Madagascar, Regions
Hard to pronounce (and even more difficult to spell), the capital of Madagascar is for many visitors just a stopping point en route to the lemur-filled jungles and spectacular beaches of this Indian Ocean island nation. But the crumbling streets of Antananarivo that cascade down the hillside are more than worthy of a few days
5 original destinations for 2015

5 original destinations for 2015

By on Dec 30, 2014 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Polar Regions, Regions, Romania
It’s the time of year when we in the travel industry stare deep into our crystal balls, peer at the tea leaves and read the runes (and do a bit of considered research, naturally) to predict the delectable destinations that we think will hit the heights in 2015. These can be completely new places around