BY CLAY LARROY
Travel is so much more that simply hopping on a flight to
a new destination. If you plan it correctly, it could be a thrilling time
you'll never forget. Planning a trip is fun as there are tons of things to do
and see. Do you know how to plan a trip effectively? Packing light is key to
making your travels as easy and free of stress as possible. Bring one carry on
bag that includes everything you need, not necessarily everything you want. Your
smart packing will pay off when you are happily carrying one bag around on
vacation instead of lugging around multiple bags. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
Today’s
bird watching enthusiasts are not limited to their backyards or local parks to
pursue their passion. Never have so many wonderful destinations been accessible
for seeing rare and exotic species. Whether you are a novice birder looking for
an introduction to the great sport of birding, or whether you are an expert
bird watcher looking for new destinations or a particular species, there are tremendous
opportunities in all corners of the world just for you.
Travelers
wishing to go on a bird watching vacation have a number of options with regard
to their destinations, the tour operators they choose, the size of the group
they travel with, as well as the degree of comfort they experience at their
ultimate destination. Some trips include back-country meals as good as any fine
restaurant, while others are far more basic fare. Some involve heavy trekking
and others are, literally, a walk in the park.
If
you already are a birder, you know the joy of seeing a rare species or one that
you have never before seen. Add to that experience the thrill of traveling to a
new, perhaps exotic, destination to bird watch and you have a real adventure at
hand. Setting off on a bird watching vacation in a distant land may seem
daunting, but in reality will add an entirely new dimension to your birding
adventures. If you are new to bird watching, traveling with a tour company that
provides expert guidance is one of the best possible introductions!
This
TRO guide will explain the various considerations for considering and planning
a birding vacation. There is literally a world of destinations from which to
choose, and each offers its own rewards and challenges.
Guided
trips through tour operators are the most common type of birding vacation when
visiting destinations outside of the traveler’s home territory. Going with a
guide greatly enhances the opportunity for viewings of a variety of species or
particular birds. Guides know which areas afford the best viewing possibilities
and where the birds most actively habitat. Good tour companies provide guides
that are a treasure trove of local natural history. When selecting a company,
ask about the experience and knowledge of your guides.
When
planning with a tour operator, make sure that your departures are termed
"guaranteed" which means that the trip will not be cancelled by the
tour operator by reason of too few participants. Bird watching trips tend to
interest persons of varying skill and experience levels. If you are a highly
experienced birder, you may find yourself surrounded with novices. If you are
very physically fit, you may have some in your crowd that will hold you back
from exploring as much territory as you would like. Conversely, if you are a
novice, you would probably like to have some experienced birders in your group.
If you are not physically robust, you do not want to be made to feel as though
you are not enabling your group. For these and many other reasons, it is
important to discuss your preferences with your travel consultant so they can
find exactly the right trip for you in terms of the experience level of the
groups and the physical demands of any particular trip.
Most
birders opting to travel choose their trip based on either a destination they
would like to visit or species they would like to see. The destination and the
habitat of the species sought after will greatly determine the types of
accommodations and the physical demands of the trip. Some settings lend
themselves to relatively easy access and afford hotel quality comfort. Others
such as rainforest treks, however, are more demanding and a tent and a campfire
may be the most welcome sites to greet the tired birder at the end of each day.
It is important to convey your preferences to your travel consultant at the
outset to make sure the trip you choose closely matches your expectations!
REFERENCE SITES:
“There is an unreasonable joy to be had from the observation of small birds
going about their bright, oblivious business”
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