Top Romantic Escapades for Adventurous Couples

Couples, who have had their fill of romantic cruises or luxury suites and would rather go on an adventurous trip to rejuvenate their romance, have several options. Such escapades can be fun-filled, romantic, exploratory and at the same time bring the couple together in its own unique way..
The best romantic escapades of the world include:
Scuba diving/snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia:
What could be better than a dive into the inviting ocean off Queensland coast, with your beloved? The quiet island of Heron is the perfect paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers over the world with its gorgeous coral islands, teeming with a variety marine life, waiting to be explored at the diver's own pace. Just a few steps from the shore, the divers can even strap on a snorkel and stay for hours on a scuba tank, well under 20 feet of water.
White water rafting at the Magpie River at Quebec, Canada:
The thrill and excitement of white water rafting is incomparable. About 805 kilometers from Manhattan, this five day adventure packed trip on the remote river Magpie is said to invigorate people like nothing else can! It covers a total of 65 kilometers and starts with a descent in to the Magpie River from a float plane. The following five days have couples paddling and airlifting around several obstacles in and around the 80-foot Magpie Falls.

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Galapagos Bird Watching Tours

For many of those interested in birds, bird watching tours to the Galapagos represent a holy grail, a chance to travel in the footsteps of Darwin and see for themselves the incredible diversity of animal life on the islands that led to his development of the theory of evolution. Nowadays part of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are an invaluable treasure trove of biodiversity. South America offers visitors some truly spectacular bird watching opportunities, but the Galapagos offer something really out of the ordinary. Here is a brief rundown of some of the most eagerly anticipated birds you might get to see if you choose to go on bird watching tours to the Galapagos Islands:
Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis): A vulnerable breed endemic to the Galapagos Islands, there is believed to be only around 150 breeding pairs. As with other birds of prey the species is subject to strong sexual dimorphism, meaning that the male is significantly smaller than the female. The adult is generally a brown/black colour, and an apex predator, the Galapagos Hawk feeds on insects, lizards, snakes and rodents. Due to the proximity of the Galapagos Islands to the equator, there is no defined mating season, and the bird will mate at intervals throughout the year.

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Exploring the Landscape on Madagascar Tours

When visitors arrive to Madagascar, they're often stunned by the beautiful landscapes that await them. Those hoping to get up close and personal with the wildlife will discover the lush habitats are home to all the species they hope to spot, and almost everyone on Madagascar tours can gain a new appreciation for the land itself. Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot, and over 80% of its plant and animal species can only be found on the island. As the world's fourth-largest island, visitors are often astonished by the range of different habitats and the diversity of the landscape. Read on to discover a few of the mysteries of Madagascar's unique landscape and climate.
Geography
There are three broad geographical zones to be discovered on your Madagascar tours. The highlands are on a plateau in the middle of the island that reaches up to 4,500 feet above sea level, and are the most densely populated region of Madagascar. The area is characterised by rice-growing valleys lying between the hills. Erosion has exposed the red soil here, which is from what Madagascar derives its nickname 'The Red Island'. The second main region is a narrow and steep escarpment that runs the length of the eastern coast, and contains most of the island's tropical rain forest area. The third area is a wide, dry plain which slopes between the boundaries of the western highlands towards the Mozambique Channel.

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