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Dudley Makes a Break

Emperor Penguin on Peka Peka beachCuddly Dudley by Jez Alborough

 

Emperor Penguin with Navigation issues?
There may be umpteen theories as to why a young Antarctic Emperor penguin has mistakenly (or so we are led to believe) travelled too far north ending up stranded on one of New Zealand’s numerous beaches.
Conservationists reckon the 80cm high penguin is just 10 months old so the 2000-mile journey is quite an achievement for a ‘toddler’
Emperor Penguins spend their entire lives in Antarctica and almost never land anywhere near people in fact it is 44 years since a wild Emperor penguin was last spotted in New Zealand.More...

June 22, 2011 13:22 by Mary Croasdale
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Wild and wonderful

Cheetah

We’ve all seen television programmes and movies that show people engaging with fearsome and endangered animals across the globe. Well, thanks to some thoughtful planning by us here at Destinology, you can now interact with wild and wonderful animals from all walks of life on a number of our fabulous holidays.

Whether it’s viewing the Big Five or opting for something cuter and cuddlier, you could soon find yourself enjoying a real once-in-a-lifetime experience on your next holiday…

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July 26, 2010 15:20 by Helen Jones
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Viva volcano!

Mount Pelée, Martinique

With all this talk of volcanoes very much in the news over the past few weeks, it got us wondering where else in the world you can visit and view an awe-inspiring volcano while on your travels.

These natural wonders can be found all around the world – some markedly safer to visit than others – but all make for a fascinating day trip. Some of the best sights in the world for volcano hunters, and the best places to stay with Destinology to see them include:

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April 27, 2010 10:51 by Helen Jones
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