rainforest (17 community guides)

It doesn't matter whether or not you can dive; anyone and everyone can experience Australia's Great Barrier Reef for themselves - and it's so incredibly stunning, it will take your breath away... read more »

Rainforests, orang-utans, national parks... the often overlooked island of Borneo has much to offer those looking for something different... read more »

Tobago is a Caribbean gem, with pristine beaches, protected rainforests, abundant bird life and great food. Above all, though, it has wonderful people keen for you to enjoy their fabulous island... read more »

North Queensland is a fabulous tropical playground, with so much to see and explore you couldn’t fit it into a lifetime... read more »

A trip up the Amazon in Brazil can be an exciting, safe and luxurious adventure. All you need is a good camera and enough mental energy to take it all in. The Indian guide comes in handy too...... read more »

Bloomfield Lodge, hidden away in the rainforest of Far North Queensland, is the perfect destination to relax and unwind. Remote yet luxurious, it’s also a base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef... read more »

Costa Rica's Caribbean coast explodes with life - from toucans in the trees to the mighty tarpon in the sea. And Tortuguero is the place to see it all... read more »

From diving coral reefs to getting up close and personal with tarantulas, Belize has plenty of ways to keep adrenaline junkies entertained... read more »

Rarotonga may be a tiny dot in the South Pacific but it certainly packs a punch. Sublime snorkelling, rainforest hiking and Polynesian culture are all within reach in this Cook Islands paradise... read more »

For most of us, commuting by train is unpleasant. Not in the Brazilian state of Parana: the three-hour trip from Curitiba to Morretes just happens to snake through the breathtaking Atlantic rainforest... read more »

Not every Caribbean escape is a paradise of rainforest and fine white sand. To help you choose the best island for you, I weigh up the pros and cons of Cuba, Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua and Jamaica... read more »

Where can you experience a walk through a rainforest while eating a Cornish pasty? Read on...... read more »

On Sydney's doorstep is one of Australia's most accessible wilderness areas, the Blue Mountains - well worth heading to for a breathtaking break from the city ... read more »

It is one of the most famous drives in the world, with its views of Australia's south-east coast, crashing ocean and the Twelve Apostles. Add a luxury cottage and fine food, and great is the word... read more »

Gushing blowholes, sandy beaches and picturesque coastal walks. Sydney's secret hideaway - Kiama, welcomes surfers and families alike.... read more »

A stay on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula gives you the chance to watch scarlet macaws, white-faced capuchins and giant butterflies from the garden of your own beach bungalow ... read more »

Koh Chang, Thailand’s second-largest island, is being touted as the country’s next big beach resort, but it hasn’t yet lost its laidback charm... read more »