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NEED TO KNOW In the far southwest of Ireland, this toe of land dipping into the Atlantic is as wild and wonderful as the country gets. The great rocky peninsula, between Kenmare and Bantry bays, offers some spectacular scenery and wonderful walking country. Highlights An even better way to explore this unique part of Ireland … Read more

NEED TO KNOW Bearded pigs, mouse deer, flying lemurs, long-nosed monkeys, and hairy-nosed otters are just some of the fabulous animals you’re likely to spot on the jungle trails of Bako, the jewel of Borneo’s national parks. Reasons To Go Best wildlife watching destination in Sarawak Diverse range of habitats from mangroves to rainforest Good … Read more

NEED TO KNOW The lush mountainous area of Jiuzhai Gou is an earthly paradise known for its 90-plus crystal-clear lakes that sparkle with greens and blues ranging from sapphire to jade, and for its generously gushing waterfalls. Divided into three main valleys, the preserve is home to diverse vegetation, including bamboo forests that sustain the … Read more

NEED TO KNOW LOCATION Almost the entire island of Borneo is covered by first-generation rain forests, all accessible from coastal settlements VISITORS PER YEAR Fewer than 10,000 DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 79°F (26°C); Apr: 82°F (28°C); Jul: 80°F (27°C); Oct: 80°F (27°C) The island of Borneo is shared by three countries – Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia … Read more

NEED TO KNOW LOCATION The Mata Atlântica lies along Brazil’s eastern coast, and extends inland as far as Paraguay and Argentina VISITORS PER YEAR  Fewer than 10,000 DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 70°F (21°C); Apr: 66°F (19°C); Jul: 61°F (16°C); Oct: 73°F (23°C) Taken as a whole, Brazil’s once-gigantic Mata Atlântica (or Atlantic Forest) formerly represented the … Read more

NEED TO KNOW LOCATION Almost half of Belize is covered by rain forests; you’re never more than an hour’s drive by 4WD from one VISITORS PER YEAR More than 100,000 DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 75°F (24°C); Apr: 80°F (27°C); Jul: 82°F (28°C); Oct: 79°F (26°C) Costa Rica isn’t the only country in Central America to lay … Read more

NEED TO KNOW LOCATION The Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, are approximately 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Sydney VISITORS PER YEAR About 155,000 DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 73°F (23°C); Apr: 61°F (16°C); Jul: 50°F (10°C); Oct: 63°F (17°C) Australia’s Blue Mountains range, set in arguably the continent’s most beautiful region, defies classification. Comprising … Read more

The Costa Rican rain forests, now largely co-opted by foreign tour operators, have less- than-pristine environments. Ecuador’s Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest is the real thing NEED TO KNOW LOCATION The Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest is about 24 miles (40 km) northwest of Ecuador’s capital, Quito VISITORS PER YEAR Around 12,000 DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 77°F (25°C); Apr: 79°F … Read more

With an amazing 275 cascades in an unspoiled tropical rain forest setting, Iguaçu Falls is a breathtaking alternative to its famous North American rival, Niagara NEED TO KNOW LOCATION Iguaçu Falls sits on the Brazil–Argentina border and is 660 miles (1,070 km) north of Buenos Aires and 730 miles (1,180 km) southwest of Rio MAXIMUM … Read more

NEED TO KNOW LOCATION Tugela Falls is found in Royal Natal National Park, in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa MAXIMUM HEIGHT 3,107 ft (947 m) DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 73°F (23°C); Apr: 61°F (16°C); Jul: 48°F (9°C); Oct: 64°F (18°C) The highest falls in Africa and the second highest in the world (outdone only by … Read more