Animal Conservation
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Wildlife Heritage Foundation ............... Is a UK based charity working hard to ensure that the big cat species of the world are protected from extinction. Based in Kent UK they are an active partner in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programmes (EEP), as well as setting up education programmes for the people that share the habitats of these wonderful cats. The WHF is also raising awareness and funding for big cat projects around the world..........visit this site for extensive information & statistics very interesting you can also Adopt any of the Cats Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Cheetah |
Chris Weston Big Cat Photo Shoot 2009...... in Kent at the Wildlife Heritage Foundation as above ......
Animals on the Edge :- Chris Weston is to work fulltime for AOTE
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Paris info
Paris.org ......Official website
France in Photos ...... Photographs of Paris and other areas of France photo tips and a directory
Paris Info ....... Tours, accommodation, museums etc. asthetically well designed website
Discover France ........ Not a pretty site but I found the landmark information very interesting and informative
Morocco info
Camel Trekking .........I have not used this company but it looks like they arrange some interesting tours into the Sahara
Moroccan Photo Safari's .........I can thoroughly recommend a David Waterman Moroccan safari I went toChefchaouen, Imilchil, Marrakesh and a whole lot more between with David. He has a wealth of knowledge on Morocco where and when to get the best light etc You can see a little of the fun we had in Trip Photos ....although he tried curing me of taking photos of everything that moved ...but don't think he succeded as I returned with 6000 images oooops
i-escape ........ This website lists good and bad points on hotels and riads and general information
Wikipedia ..........This site is one of my favourites for destination & attraction information
Lonely Planet .......Of course another favourite
Morocco.Com .......Okay if you can weed through all the advertisements I found it a bit annoying but also found some useful info
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These are places I have experienced myself and can recommend ( at the time that I visited ) I cannot know if a change of management etc. has affected the quality of accommodation and service to tourists
Morocco
Auberge Baddou ...Tamtattouchte ...18km to Gorges du Todra ........a very welcoming, friendly and tranquil place. The rooms are spacious and nicely furnished there are two tented areas one where our food was served which was some of the best on the whole trip. We were treated to live music in the evening ....I certainly would love to return
Ait Oudinar .......This hotel is situated in the Gorges Dades quite spectacular landscape and rock formations here.The interior had a nice ambience and traditional moorish details. The rooms had balconies and there was a nice terrace to take meals on
Auberge Telouet .........I loved this place so much history with the Glaoui Kasbah which is a hidden treasure. We were guided by Ali a very well educated man the rooms opened out onto a huge terrace with lovely views. The restaurant was cosy and the hospitality superb
Kasbah Du Toubkal ........If you want fresh air and breathtaking views in a mountain retreat look no further. This Kasbah has a wonderfully touching story how a Berber and European partnership came together with vision and determination to create something unique The Kasbah du Toubkal is not a hotel in the traditional sense, it is more an extension of the hospitality that stems from the home of the Berbers who run it. Unfortunately I just spent a few hours here on a trip to Toubkal base camp on my next trip to Morocco this has to be one place I stay 1 night at least and when the snow is icing the highest Atlas peaks ......beware if you visit the website you will be captivated
Kasbah Tamadot
Richard Branson's Moroccan retreat has the hallmark attention to the finest details . Although this project was initiated by Richard's mother Eve ...It took from 1998 when he was preparing for his round the world balloon launch. That the Kasbah ( then in the hands of an Italian antiques dealer was discovered ) up until 2005 .......7 long years to create the lavish vision that Eve had invisiged all those years previously. I had the opportunity to visit a friend staying there. I felt it had an intimacy which is a testament to the delicate balance of design, even the public areas gave a feeling of privacy. The setting is stunning and with a convenient location just 1hr from Marrakesh it really is the ideal vacation.
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Paris:-
Hotel Familiar ........This 30 roomed hotel has a lot of charm and located in the heart of the Latin Quarter is within easy walking distance of Notre Dame and other attractions. I booked a top floor room with balcony facing the gothic cathedral the decor was blue French chintz ...although they are not all in this style most rooms have murals frescoes (painted by an artist of the ecole des Beaux Arts) and representing historical places of the capital and monuments of Paris. Here are a few images of my balcony view
Hotel Tamaris .....I would definately return to Tamaris Hotel it was exellent value for money and in very good location for Metro line 1 and buses. Most Parisien hotels do not have tea making facilities but Tamaris provided pot of tea or coffee on request for €3 very useful when returning to the hotel late cold & tired I was there in February at Valentines see the Paris gallery.The reception and breakfast room were delightful & the small courtyard is available in warmer weather. The decor in my room was dated but it was clean and comfortable and reflected in the price. Only 1 minus that I found was rooms at the front of the hotel would experience buses idle engine noise that seemed almost constant as it was an end stop for the bus route.
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Here are some Photographic Networks & Directories
Photography:- Browse These Other Travel Photography Websites
France in Photos ...... Photographs of Paris and other areas of France photo tips and a directory
Photography:- Browse These other useful Photographic Websites
| Association Of Photographers .....UK based organisation with members worldwide, promotes photography, protects the rights of professional photographers, offers legal and business services, education and events, awards, exhibitions and publication |
| Royal Photographic Society ( R P S ) ........ Membership is open to everyone interested in photography: be they amateur or professional, artist or scientist, young or old. As well as becoming a member of The Society itself, many members also Join one or more of the specialist Groups which concentrate more closely upon their chosen interests within the medium. |
Professional Photography : ......Magazine News Gear Galore and a round up of the latest kit. Help with getting started
Digital Camera Magazine ....... Skills and Downloads / Reader Portfolios / Forums / Competitions
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Safari Operators:- These companies offer comprehensive good value & luxury packages
South & East Africa  |
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Sanctuary Lodges & Camps
Olonana Masai Mara Small luxury camp in the heart of Kenya's big game country riverview verandahs where guests can watch resident hippos wallowing |
A collection of unique properties in areas of outstanding natural beauty that have been designed to operate on an environmentally sustainable basis.
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana
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Elephant Watch Safari's :- Samburu Kenya
The only Safari Camp of it's kind in Africa it's a unique experience!!
Oria Douglas-Hamilton and her husband Iain have been privileged to work with elephants for more than forty years. They wrote the books "Among the Elephants," an account of their time spent studying elephants in Lake Manyara and "Battle for the Elephants," which documents their years undertaking an Africa wide elephant census to put an end to the slaughter of elephants for the ivory trade.
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This exotic camp is perched on the sand banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River, beneath wide spreading Kigelia trees and Acacia Elatiors. It is home to some of the largest bulls in Samburu who can often be spotted mudding in the river, resting under an acacia tree or picking pods beside the tents. The trees are filled with a multitude of birds and monkeys. At dawn a gentle chorus echoes overhead announcing a new day in the wild. |
Each day opens with a new adventure. Early morning or evening bush walks along well-travelled elephant paths, or collecting medicinal plants or honey and always accompanied by our Samburu warriors. |
Robert and William Carr-Hartley
Robert and William Carr-Hartley
African safari adventure travel operator specializing in Luxury Mobile Tented Safaris
Safari lodge destinations inc Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa
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Sunworld Safaris ...the 4x4 Specialist
North Africa
| Moroccan Photo Safari's .........I can thoroughly recommend a David Waterman Moroccan Photo Safari I went toChefchaouen, Imilchil, Marrakesh and a whole lot more between with David. He has a wealth of knowledge on Morocco where and when to get the best light etc You can see a little of the fun we had in Trip Photos ....although he tried curing me of taking photos of everything that moved ...but don't think he succeded as I returned with 6000 images oooops |
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