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An isolated island sitting off the east coast of Africa, more than 80 per cent of Madagascar’s wildlife is endemic. It’s no surprise then that many of our recommendations of what to do in Madagascar focus on the island’s animal inhabitants. No trip to the country would be complete without spotting the many species of lemur present in Andasibe National Park or taking to the water on the trail of humpback whales. In a remote corner of Madagascar, the Avenue of the Baobabs is well worth the journey. Soaring baobab trees, some 30 metres (98 feet) high, line a dirt track between Morondava and Belon’I Tsiribihina.

If you’re willing to explore beyond the Philippines' splendid beaches, you’ll discover a lush interior offering a diverse range of things to see and do. Wander the cobbled streets of the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, head north to Banaue to see the remarkable concentric rice terraces that cling to the mountainsides, or visit Palawan and Boracay for the clear waters and white-sand beaches that have given the islands their reputation. Meanwhile, on Bohol, you can spot the tarsier monkey and visit the 1,268 conical limestone mounds that have become known as the Chocolate Hills.

The maze-like souqs of Fez, the vast orange dunes of the Erg Chebbi, Berber nomads in the Sahara… On a tailor-made holiday to Morocco with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Morocco specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.

New Zealand has the kind of scenery that demands a standing ovation — and it’s all in such close proximity. Our specialists are passionate about helping you get out to explore it all. There are Milford Sound’s arrow-headed peaks, and stretches of sand so vast they earn outlandish names (‘Ninety Mile Beach’). Caves spangle with glow-worms like a million fairy lights. Stratovolcanoes rise above grassy plains. Ice fields career down almost to the edge of the Tasman Sea. And that’s just for starters. Whether you’re keen to explore on foot or by car, bicycle or even helicopter (or a combination of them all), our specialists can help. They’ll devise a New Zealand holiday that allows you to take in the major destinations, as well as more out-of-the-way spots or lesser-known activities. They can recommend everything from the best Maori guides to the best places for viewing New Zealand’s unique panoply of birdlife.