An exquisite palm-fringed paradise, Desroches island is  located in the Seychelles 230km south-west of Mahé. The coral island's reefs are home to the Hawksbill turtle, currently the most endangered sea turtle in the world.

The best time to see turtles on land is during the nesting season - from October to February. During this time, females lay 170-250 eggs in 3-5 egg clutches throughout the season. These eggs will take 50-70 days to hatch. Conservationists monitor the nesting habits carefully, and guests are welcome to join in with their activities.

With the November monsoon often arriving late, January/February has become our favoured time of the year to travel to Sri Lanka, promising more reliable weather in the South West of the country.  With its rich culture, wonderful cuisine, ancient ruins, lush scenery, and golden beaches, Sri Lanka offers great diversity for a compact country.

Since the civil war ended over a year ago, the island has become once again a highly attractive place to visit, all the more so because of the incredible hospitality and friendliness of the locals. A spirit seemingly untouched by some of the natural and political events of the last decade.

Holidays to the island are still remarkably good value, and the accommodation ranges from stunning boutique hotels and private villas to top-end luxury hotels at accessible prices.

World Cup, Wildebeest & Water

The World Cup in South Africa is fast approaching, with England matches kicking off from the 12th June. But for some this is a reason to look elsewhere in Africa and there are many exciting reasons to do so:

Towards the end of June, the wildebeest migration will begin its journey from the plains of the Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai Mara. Over a million wildebeest migrate thousands of miles in search of water and grass, attracting a steady stream of predators.

In Zambia, Livingstone Island is due to open mid-June (water levels permitting) allowing visitors to picnic on the lip of the mighty Victoria Falls.

And talking about those water levels- the best rains for 25 years mean a season of game viewing with amazing potential in neighbouring Botswana and its ever alluring Okavango Delta. Game viewing by mokoro (a dug out canoe poled by your guide) is a unique and peaceful way to see the mammals and birds attracted to the area as the floods make the habitat come alive.

Eclipse on Easter Island
 

Eclipse chasers from around the world gather in July to explore the delights of Easter Island. Here you can experience the incredible total solar eclipse on the 11th July, 2010.

Remarkably, the path of the Moon’s shadow passes directly over this tiny island, located 3800 km. (2375 miles) off the coast of Chile. The eclipse is expected to last an impressive 4 minutes 39 seconds.

July is a lovely time of year to explore the island's mysteries, including the iconic moai statues, which have captured the imagination of generations.

It is also one of the most popular months to visit the Atacama Desert in the North of Chile and neighbouring Peru.

One of the advantages of our knowledge of Southern Peru and our network of local guides is the ability to plan itineraries, which take in the best areas but avoid the crowds even at the most popular times of the year.