David Phillips, Naturetrek’s expert on the night skies, introduces the concept of ‘Astrotourism’ and outlines why we should all be turning our eyes skyward after dark!

Marine Iguana by Jenny Willsher

Caroline Wheeler travelled on our 'Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands' holiday and submitted this entry to our writing competition.

Moussier's Redstart by Simon Woolley

Alec MacIntyre travelled on our 'Morocco - A Bald Ibis Break!' holiday and submitted this entry to our writing competition.

Blue Whale by Paul Marshall

Ian Basnett travelled on our 'Baja California & Sea of Cortez' holiday and submitted this entry to our writing competition.

Red-backed Shrike

Neil Pont travelled on our 'Bulgaria in Autumn' holiday and submitted this entry to our writing competition.