Top Wildlife Spotting Destinations

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Are you a nature lover and always camera-ready to take pictures of wild animals and beautiful plants? Then we have the right holiday destinations and resorts for you – hand-picked by our team. Get close to exotic birds, iguanas, turtles, whale sharks and other wildlife in these beautiful resorts in the Caribbean and Maldives. For more information, or for a tailor made quote – call us on 01752 880 880 or email [email protected]

BLUE HORIZONS Garden Resort – GRENADA

Blue Horizons Garden Resort sits on 6 1/4 acres of landscaped gardens and is home to 27 species of tropical birds. It is the first Green Globe certified property in Grenada and with programs such as planting trees and waste management, it’s taking an active approach towards conservation. Blue Horizons Garden Resort is a popular choice for wildlife observers and you will most likely see the bright and yellow Bananaquit, also called the “the sugar bird” because he loves sugar so much.

Free Bird watching and Garden Tours available at the resort.

East Winds – st Lucia

East Winds is a premium all-inclusive resort on La Brelotte Bay, set in 12 acres of tropical gardens abundant with colourful plants and exotic birds such as Hummingbirds or Mangrove Cuckoos. The gardens feature over 100 different flowers and plants and there is even a guidebook in your room to help you identify the tropical wildlife.

Garden Tours every Thursday from 2 – 3pm with the Head Gardener Sylvanus.

Blue Waters Inn – tobago

Blue Waters Inn is nestled among 46 acres of greenery and with over 200 species of birds in Tobago, you will have a good chance to spot a Mot Mot on your balcony or the national bird, the Cocrico, wandering around the grounds. Dawn has proven to be the best time to search for wildlife and may reward you with sightings of the jewel-coloured Rufous-tailed Jacamar and Tanagar. You can also find lizards and an array of butterflies.

Boat tours to Little Tobago, the largest bird sanctuary & St. Giles Island, home to the region’s largest seabird colony can be arranged and paid at the resort.

Palm Island Resort & Spa – The Grenadines

Palm Island Resort & Spa is one of the southernmost islands in the Grenadines, about a mile from Union Island and is only accessible by boat. Its location makes it the perfect wildlife destination – from turtles and stingrays in the ocean to lizards, iguanas, tropical birds and over 2000 coconut palm trees on the island, you are spoilt for choice.

Visit the nearby islands for fishing or diving on board Palm Island’s own 60 ft. schooner that featured in Disney’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film.

LUX* SOuth Ari Atoll, Maldives

LUX* South Ari Atoll is situated in the heart of FenMaaDhiguRan, the Maldives’ first and largest Marine Protected Area with a significant population of whale sharks all year round. You can also spot Butterflyfish, Oriental Sweetlips, dolphins, manta rays and more.

Take a traditional Dhoni or speedboat every Monday or Wednesday and enjoy the unique opportunity to swim with the friendly whale sharks.

Kihaa Maldives

Kihaa is the perfect destination for nature lovers, as BAA Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve which is home to a wide array of coral, fish, turtles and other marine creatures. A particular highlight of the resort is its proximity to Hanifaru Bay where visitors are often able to snorkel with manta rays and whale sharks.

Book a manta ray excursion or cruise on the Dhoni for snorkelling and sightings of turtles and dolphins.

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At Tropic Breeze we specialise in using our personal knowledge of each hotel to offer the best recommendations based on our extensive experience of the Caribbean and Indian Ocean. If you would like further information, please call us on 01752 712 787 or email [email protected]

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