The start of spring in the northern hemisphere brings a time of birth and renewal. Green shoots begin to appear and the temperatures start to rise. Around the world there are festivals celebrating rebirth and the end of winter. In the USA and Canada, Spring Break sees thousands of college kids hit the beaches to party. In the reversed seasons of the southern hemisphere, Australia is entering autumn, although the northern part of Australia is in the Tropics so it really only has two seasons—wet and dry.
Unforgettable Journeys
Route 66 - USA
"Go west" may be a cliché but some clichés are worth doing. The urge to travel west is ingrained in the psyche of the USA—it has historically been a trip of promise and it still delivers on that.
Himalayas – Nepal
An amazing journey hiking and rafting down mountains. The beauty of so many high peaks takes your breath away (as does the altitude), as will the other sights of this magical kingdom.
Victoria Coast – Australia
Classic camper-van country for koalas and penguins. Drive along the south coast to see the penguins on Phillip Island and kangaroos and koalas in the Wilson's Promontory NP.
Douro Cruise - Portugal
Cruise down the beautiful Douro valley—Port to Port. Dine in fabulous pousadas while following the port wine route to Porto. See monasteries, cathedrals, and 16th-century gardens.
E & O Express – Singapore
Enjoy the historic and elegant Eastern & Oriental Express. Travel in comfort from Singapore via Georgetown, Fort Cornwallis, and the infamous bridge over the River Kwai to Bangkok.
Natural Wonders
Ningaloo – Australia
A vast pristine reef, home to a colourful fish and corals. Snorkel or dive with the 18-m whale sharks and other marine life as they follow the trail of eggs from the spawning coral.
Azores – Portugal
Go whale watching on these beautiful volcanic islands. These islands were once home to whale hunters, and are now one of the best places for whale and dolphin watching.
Sarawak – Borneo
Meet your red-haired relatives, the great orangutans. Set in virgin rainforest, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre is a great place to watch primates learn to fend for themselves.
Kwazulu-Natal – South Africa
A perfect beach that attracts more than sun worshippers. The 40-km beach is so quiet that turtles lay their eggs here, and it is great for snorkeling, diving, or horseback riding.
Isla Fernando de Noronha - Brazil
Isolated tropical islands. Enjoy the small-scale tourism on these volcanic islands and go diving to explore the unique marine ecosystem.
Active Adventures
Whistler – Canada
Heli-ski from the highest peaks through perfect deep powder. Whistler's two huge and scenic mountains provide unforgettable skiing and snowboarding and a lively and fun après-ski, too.
South Downs – England
A bracing walk through the picturesque rolling countryside. Often ignored by commuters rushing to London from Brighton, this quaint and historic area has pretty villages and cozy pubs.
Tignes – France
Top ski resort that also caters for snowboarders. Nice and high so it gets plenty of snow, this huge expanse of terrain has exhilarating powdery bowls and some over-the-top nightlife.
Bonaire – Dutch Antilles
Regularly voted the best diving destination in the world. Set in a Marine Park, the coral reefs and clear water—little rain to disturb the view—make it great for underwater photography.
Bermuda – North Atlantic
Golf is an important part of daily life on this island. There's a higher density of golf courses here than anywhere else and the weather is great. Afterward, enjoy the pink sand beaches..
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