To ensure you get to see the absolute best and beauty of the New Forest it is a good idea to take up one of the many guided tours that are available within the Forest. The choice is yours and what your preference might be but experienced Forest Rangers offer tours either cycling, walking or horseback. This is a way to ensure you capture the entire beauty of the forest.

Expert guides can inform you about the natural marvels of the park, with walking tours given by wildlife experts, geologists and more throughout the year. No matter when you plan to take a holiday, there is always something to see, as events seem to happen somewhere in the park every single day of the year!

Throughout many of the guided tours and walks – the experienced ranger or tour guide will offer some history about the places you are visiting. Bucklers Hard for example was where Admiral Nelson’s fleet was built. The forest as you can imagine has a lot of history about it including formerly being the hunting ground of kings.

The New Forest includes many miles of coastline and rivers along the south coast. There are many beautiful and historical sites that can be seen from guided boat tours available here. There are also for the more energetic many water based activities available such as sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. The visitors centre has considerable information and ideas for tourists seeking ideas about the park.

Throughout the park you can experience many wonders of nature and animal species. During just a short walk through any part of the forest you will come across considerable species in their own natural habitat. It’s a marvellous experience to see animals and creatures in their own environment.

Amongst all the wildlife you will find deer in abundance hiding out in the depth of the trees. You might come across a herd of cows blocking your path in the road with all the time in the day and not bothering to let you pass. Horses and pony’s wandering aimlessly across the village green. This is life in the New Forest and just a tiny part of the beauty that this park has to offer.

There are considerable walks throughout the forest, many marked and guided and many that are not. It’s always wise to have a map, especially if you like to head off the main track. Exbury although not a forest walk but is a lovely place to visit, with its gardens set in 200 acres, there are miles of lovely pathways to experience here.

If your planning a trip to the New Forest National Park and plan to stay over night there is a good variety of New Forest holiday in the region where you can stay which can be found on the New Forest guides website.

Also while you are in the area make sure you visit the nearby city of Southampton which is renowned for its shopping experience and museums.

Pets, Air Travel, and the Airline Rules & Regulations

One of the primary factors to keep in mind in respect of air travel and pets are the rules and regulations. In the U.K. there are a number of laws which could apply, such as the "Safe Air Travel for Animals Act" (2000).   Recently there has been an increase in security and where you once may have been allowed to carry small pets with you on a flight this may no longer be the case. It is, therefore, crucial that you check things with the airline before booking your tickets. Nearly all airlines now stipulate clearly that all small animals and pets will only be transported in suitable containers in the cargo hold. This is clearly much safer than risking an animal becoming distressed and causing a nuisance.

Although any pets or other small animals are these days carried in the cargo hold some caring airlines will allow passengers to monitor the animal being put onto and taken off the plane. However it is incredibly important that, booking your flight you discuss the matter with the airline.

Other Important Factors To Remember

1. Your Pet Container

Also it it most incredibly important that you choose a pet container of the correct size, weight and type for the animal that will be kept in it for the length of the flight. There should always be sufficient surplus space for the pet to be able to move about easily at all times. The longer the duration of the flight the greater the amount of extra space needed.

2. Security And Safety Measures And Flying With Pets

At all times your pet box should be easily identified by the airline staff to avoid loss, which is always possible with any air travel. All pet carriers should be marked clearly with both the destination and a return address and full contact details. Also it is advised strongly that you include the details of a further person in case of emergencies where you can’t be contacted. As well as fixing labels on the outer surfaces also think about the addition some to the interior.  Furthermore go to some length to ensure that your pet has a collar that is close fitting with an ID tag or similar. The risk of loss is least during non-stop flights.

If it is affordable it also worthwhile thinking about having your animal fitted with an electronic tag which is placed under the coat by a vetinary surgeon. As soon as you know when and the destination you will be taking a flight to make an appointment with your vet (or at least telephone) as he will be able to give important advice on what the requirements are when flying to another area or country. Your pet may require injections and there may be other precautions or restrictions to consider.

Prior planning is always the most intelligent option and the very fact that you are towards the bottom of this article is a clever decision. By ensuring you consider the pet air travel tips outlined above and by searching for further advice online and from your vet, you can make certain that you pet flies securely and safely while suffering the smallest amount of upset.