From lunar rainbows to the Northern Lights, the world is full of spectacular natural phenomena. Here are just a few of the more unusual examples, and some of our favorites, from around the world.
The lunar rainbow at Victoria Falls, Zambia
The lunar rainbow is an amazing spectacle, which appears at night by light reflected from a full moon. It can be experienced by visitors viewing Victoria Falls during the three nights around the full moon.
The best months for viewing 'moonbows' are just after the rains, from around April through to August/September, depending on cloud levels. Plan your trip during the full moon period to experience this unique phenomenon.
To find out more about tailor-made trips to Zambia, visit the Zambia section of our website.
Aurora Borealis, Canada
The dramatic Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are thought to be the result of particles in solar winds emanating from the sun in the region of the magnetic North Pole.
The Northwest Territories and the Yukon offer some of the best viewing of this natural phenomenon in Canada, and it's during the winter months, when the skies are darker, that viewing is at its best.
The Dead Sea, Jordan
The Dead Sea is so called because of the large amount of salt that is found in the water, meaning nothing can live in it. Rather confusingly, it's not actually a sea, but a large lake bordering Jordan and Israel.
For millennia people have been coming to the Dead Sea, drawn by the medicinal qualities of the mineral-laden waters. Swimming here is a novel experience, with its sensation of weightlessness.
To find out more about tailor-made trips to Jordan, visit the Jordan section of our website.
Staircase to the Moon, Australia
From March until October, visitors to Australia's northwest region are treated to a natural phenomenon known as the Staircase to the Moon. It occurs along the coastline at Onslow, Dampier, Cossack, Point Samson Peninsula, Hearson Cove, Port Hedland and Broome.
This attraction occurs when the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide, creating the optical illusion of a staircase reaching to the moon. One of the best places to witness the Staircase to the Moon is Broome.
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The Great Blue Hole, Belize
A blue hole, sometimes called a vertical cave, is an underwater sinkhole that's usually circular in shape.
One of the best examples of a blue hole is the Great Blue Hole, located in the center of Lighthouse Reef just off the Belize coast. At 124 meters deep it's considered one of the best dive sites in the world.
To find out more about tailor-made trips to Belize, visit the Belize section of our website.
The White Nights, St. Petersburg
The geographical location of St. Petersburg means that during June and July the city never experiences full darkness.
Known as the White Nights, summer in St. Petersburg is a social affair, with the streets bustling with activity. Couples take romantic walks along the river while young revelers enjoy the eternal twilight, all too aware of the bitter winter that lies ahead.
To find out more about tailor-made trips to Russia, visit the Russia section of our website.
Tofino storms, Canada
Head to Tofino during the months of December to February and you'll witness the ocean being whipped into a frenzy by the incoming storms.
With waves up to 34 feet high, the unusual winter weather attracts many visitors to the area who watch transfixed, as the roaring ocean pushes large driftwood onto the shoreline in as many as 15 storms a month.
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