http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Ricky+Coates Travel Ricky Coates Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=441073&ca=Travel Statistics say that the chances of having a close encounter with an elephant are higher in Sri Lanka than anywhere else in the world. So if you’ve always dreamed of getting up close and personal with Dumbo’s distant cousins, a Sri Lanka holiday is your opportunity to make those wishes come true. The... Travel Ricky Coates Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=441879&ca=Travel The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is a haven for bird lovers, hosting some spectacularly beautiful and interesting birds. Sadly, the island is also home to stories of species’ extinction, but successful conservation efforts have saved many species from a similar fate. The Demise of the Dodo It is... Travel Ricky Coates Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=440569&ca=Travel There are plenty of reasons why people take Sri Lanka holidays. You might want to experience the unique culture of the island, visit ancient Buddhist temples, relax in a traditional Ayurvedic spa or experience the frantic nightlife of Colombo. But whatever reasons you have for going to Sri Lanka, it... Travel Ricky Coates Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=432820&ca=Travel Sri Lanka holidays are ideal for encompassing historical sightseeing with luxury 5 star accommodation. They are perfect mix for an interesting and luxurious holiday – and the city of Galle is the ideal base for such a holiday. Situated on the coast, it not only offers glorious beaches but hosts some... Travel Ricky Coates Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=432828&ca=Travel Mauritius, an emerald jewel in the Indian Ocean, attracts large numbers of holidaymakers who flock there for the sun, sea and silvery sands. But increasingly, the hotels in Mauritius are playing host to visitors looking for a different kind of ‘s’ - scuba diving! The warm waters that lap the island’... Travel Ricky Coates Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=431804&ca=Travel A tropical jewel in the Indian Ocean; a land of lush wetlands and thriving lagoon life; a country so filled with joy it will inspire you. This is Sri Lanka. Holidays to this small yet multi-faceted island country are a treasure trove of unexpected delights. The stunning natural beauty of the island’... Travel Ricky Coates Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=431175&ca=Travel A holiday on Mauritius offers many scenic summits and volcanic valleys for you to unearth. So get away from the beach for a day and get your walking boots on to discover the best trekking that a Mauritius holiday has to offer. It was Mark Twain that first noted, “You gather the idea that Mauritius w... Travel Ricky Coates Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=430698&ca=Travel Read about a few places to visit during your Mauritius holiday. What will you want to see when you venture out from your luxury Mauritius hotel to explore the island? The Capital, Port Louis If you are a city fan, you might be interested in visiting Port Louis during your luxury holidays in Mauritiu... Travel Ricky Coates Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=376666&ca=Travel Despite a long period of economic and international isolation, Cuba has grown into one of the finest luxury holiday destinations in the world, and its mixture of natural beauty and unique culture continues to draw in visitors from across the globe. There are plenty of different kinds of Cuban holida... Travel Ricky Coates Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=376675&ca=Travel Souillac – Savanne District A small town of only 6,000 people, Souillac was originally the busiest port on the island. Today it is home to fishermen and sugar-cane farmers, a quiet regional centre that sits amongst green fields and the lapping waves of the south coast. Mapou - Rivière du Rempart Dis...