[Hedgeland]

Just thought I would get some opinions of possible good winter holiday destinations.

The holiday would need to have some bird interest for me but also enough of something else (some warmth/culture/food etc) to keep the wife sweet (a non birder).

I am hoping to go to Tunisia in November but if finances ok I hope to go somewhere else in January - any suggestions?

cheers
H

[Edward]

I went to Trinidad & Tobago in January 2007 and it was an ideal place for a mixed birding/non-birding holiday. Loads of good birding around the hotel grounds early in the morning for me, and my non-birding wife enjoyed the beautiful, uncrowded beaches and the snorkelling (as did I).

[Jos Stratford]

Originally Posted by Hedgeland

Just thought I would get some opinions of possible good winter holiday destinations.

An idea of budget would be useful - are we talking moderate, eg some fine Spanish destinations, slightly higher, superb South Africa, or way up the top end - New Zealand is said to be very nice at that time

[Hedgeland]

thanks for responses

Most likely to be at the cheaper end of the spectrum - (unless i forget Tunisia and have one larger holiday).

I know the misses would prefer two seperate ones though as she likes to get away.

[Alf King]

How about the Gambia? There are some reasonably priced packages available, plenty of sunshine, fair bit of culture and other entertainment, and just a little bit of birding too.

Stay in a hotel like the senegambia and you could get a fair bird list in the grounds alone - add in a couple of morning excursions with a suitable guide and you will clock up a good number of lifers as well.

HTH

[Steve G]

Another vote for The Gambia.
For a first time visitor the birds will prove amazing!!!

Check out The Gambia Experience website for late winter offers: http://www.gambia.co.uk/

For an idea of the birds to expect, places to visit & guiding rates check out the "wee man's" website at: http://www.gambianbirds.com/