Tortuguero is the most popular National Park in Costa Rica. Tourists travel to the park each year in hope of seeing the Leatherback turtle, which nests during February and July.

The marine and coastal areas of the park also provides the ideal nesting ground to the Hawksbill, Loggerhead and the Pacific Green Turtle which nest at the same time as the Leatherback. Lush rainforests, woodlands, swamps and a lagoon are the favoured nesting grounds, which draw in these species each season.

The Leatherback turtle is the largest sea turtle in the world, growing up to over 2 metres long. Hatching their eggs, the female turtles deposit them into holes dug into the sand, buries them using her back flippers before returning back to the water.

 It is not only the turtles that are found in this magnificent park, but a vast selection of wildlife, with over 300 different species of birds, over 100 reptile species and some of the regions endangered species, including jaguars and manatees.

Spectacular scenery boasting volcanoes, the famous Machu Picchu and the Pacific Ocean coastline are just some of the impressive natural features that capture the imagination of visitors to Peru. The rich colonial cities, Inca ruins, markets can be explored best during July, when the temperatures are warm and there is very little rainfall.

As one of the most popular Latin American countries, this country offers a unique lifestyle with historical influences and the South American culture makes Peru a intriguing country to visit.

The Nadaam festival, or eriyn gurvan nadaam, is the biggest festival of the year for Mongolians.Mongolians celebrated Naadam in old times. Since the 1921 Revolution Mongols started to celebrate Naadam to commemorate the great victory. The biggest festival is held in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar during the National Holiday, although other cities and towns across Mongolia have their own, smaller scale Naadam celebrations. Usually occurring in July, it runs for three days in all parts of the country and highlights the greatest athletes in horse racing, archery, and wrestling: Mongolia's most popular sports. Women participate in all but the wrestling category.

The word Nadaam means game or competition in Mongolian. Competitions take place days on the first two and merry-making is reserved for the third. This festival has been held for centuries as a form of memorial celebration, as an annual sacrificial ritual honouring various mountain gods or to celebrate a community endeavour. The festivities kick off with a colourful parade of athletes, monks, soldiers marching in perfect uniformity, musicians performing powerful military tunes, and Mongolians dressed in Chinggis-style warrior uniforms.

Every year in July, sees the Singapore Food Festival celebrating the culinary delights of this unique country. Carnivals fill the streets and people come from afar to sample some of the world’s most exquisite dishes whilst being entertained by musicians and concerts.

Held on Sentosa Island, there is a wide variety of the Singaporean food to tempt everyone. Incorporating a mixture of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences, the freshly cooked food offers an insight into some of the country’s culinary masterpieces.

On 22nd July 2009 the world will witness the longest total eclipse in over a century - the likes of which will not be seen again for another 100 years. The maximum duration will be 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Our Far East specialists have been researching the best locations to view this spectacle and are already designing tailor made itineraries to make this a once in a lifetime trip.