The diversity of India’s wildlife is spectacular in the extreme. With Ranthambore, Bandavgarh and Kanha parks representing some of the finest tiger habitats in India and with new areas, such as Pench and Panna, opening up under Project Tiger, the opportunity to include a park within your itinerary becomes easier and easier. Experience being on elephant back deep in the jungle in the natural habitat of the tiger.

The Indian sub-continent is gloriously rich with an amazing variety of wildlife and an India safari is the best way to view and experience this wildlife. There are currently 80 national parks and 441 wildlife sanctuaries which are home to the largest number of tiger and one horned rhinoceros in the world, as well as the almost extinct Asiatic lion. You can also find Indian wild dog, sloth bear, herds of wild elephant, deer and over 2,000 species of birds.

March is one of the best months for wildlife viewing. Due to the higher temperatures in previous months, water is scarce, forcing animals to venture from their cover and into view.

The cherry blossom, known as sakura, is Japan's unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and takes a very prominent position in Japanese culture. There are a multitude of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a few days in spring. The Japanese celebrate that time of the year with parties under the blooming trees, known as Hamani. Hanami can be just a stroll in the park, but it traditionally also involves a picnic party under the blossom. Such parties have been held in Japan for many centuries, and today are held in public and private gardens and parks across the country.

The most important factor that determines the blooming time of cherry trees is the geographical location. Basically, the milder the climate, the earlier the blossoms open. On Japan's southern, subtropical islands of Okinawa, cherry blossoms open as early as January, while on the northern island of Hokkaido, they bloom as late as May. In most major cities in between, including Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, the cherry blossom season typically takes place around the end of March and beginning of April. Once in bloom, the streets and parks become a colourful array of pinks and an amazing spectacle for visitors.

Semana Santa celebrates the week leading up to Easter Sunday, with colourful flowers and decorations lining the streets of Guatemala. Beginning on Palm Sunday, the local people transform Guatemala into a spectacular sight, laden with carpets of flowers, dyed sawdust an flower petals whilst walking through the town carrying religious symbols.

Re-enactments of the crucifixion of this important religious event take place, watched by crowds of people who travel to join in these celebrations of this Holy Week.

This wine festival is a celebration of the abundance of grapes and wine in the region of Ica, approximately a four-hour drive south of Lima, where persevering efforts in local vineyards have spread greenery across vast tracts of once bone-dry desert. Festival de la Vendimia involves fairs, competitions, processions of floats, musical festivals and parties where guests dance the Afro-Peruvian festejo.

One of the major attractions of the event is the Queen of the Wine Festival beauty pageant. Accompanied by her hand-maidens, the beauty queen treads grapes in a vat in the time-honored tradition to extract the juice that will eventually be fermented. Apart from the delicious local sweets known as tejas, made from pecans or candied fruits, filled with caramel and covered with sugar icing, those attending the event can try pisco, the aromatic and tasty grape brandy that originated in this part of southern Peru four centuries ago.

The Province of British Columbia is known for its nature and beauty, a whale watching tour will show you all that and more from the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Witness the spectacular killer whale - the largest dolphin, a shiny, black creature with white patches, robust and powerful with a blunt, round head and slight beak. The male averages 27 feet and weighs up to 11 tons; the female 23 feet, 8 tons.It is also very common to see other marine mammals like humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions and even Black Bears on a beach and Bald Eagles sitting in trees during whale watching tours in British Columbia. The most popular whale watching destinations are Victoria on Southern Vancouver Island as well as the charming little community of Telegraph Cove on Northern Vancouver Island. Telegraph Cove is also known for its famous whale museum and the Bones Project.