Advantages: Cheap, nice smells, good value
Disadvantages: Not as relaxing as some bigger branded products

...Introduction Some of you may have read my reviews about the Co-op and how you can only earn Dividend money on the Co-op own brand products. Well that is why I purchased this Co-op Bath Foam Rainforest, at 83p for a 1 litre bottle it was a bargain on it's own. The Product It comes in a clear plastic bottle so that you can see the green liquid contained inside, the packaging is very plain but what do you expect for that price? The screw top is easy to open and while I was in the store I unscrewed it to have a quick sniff, it may only be 83p but if it smells horrible why buy it. Upon sniffing the smell is a fresh smell a bit similar to the smell you get after it has rained. The fragrance was strong but not over powering like some can be. The Bath Test = On the reserve of the bottle is states... Read review

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Advantages: great atmosphere
Disadvantages: expensive

...The first ever time I saw a Rain Forest Cafe was in Orlando, downtown Disney. We were going to eat in there and enquired how long we would have to wait. An hour was the reply, we were so hungry that we went somewhere else. Years later when we visited The Animal Kingdom at Orlando we saw another one. There was an enormous elephant outside (no not me but I'm getting there), and an enormous queue. This time though we were determined to get in. We waited about 20 minutes which wasn't that bad for the size of the queue. We had to give our names in at the reception, and we were allocated a passport to adventure and tickets saying Belinda Safari of two. We hung around a while until they shouted out our name over the microphone. We were led to the Gorilla section. The inside of the cafe was enormous with waterfalls everywhere... Read review

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Advantages: A terrific family day out
Disadvantages: A bit of sun makes it much more fun

...On Sunday I was at a loose end with what to do with my children, girls aged 6 and 2. All weekend they had been getting on each other's nerves and my wife was at breaking point. As the weather was reasonably bright we decided to get out of the house. After a quick search on the Internet for somewhere nearby, we packed a picnic and headed off to the New Forest. The place we had chosen to visit was Longdown Activity Farm. The farm is open daily between 10am to 5pm from 12 Feb - 30 Oct and weekends only in November and December. Last admission is at 4pm. Getting there was really easy; we followed the M27 to Southampton, picked up the M271 and then followed the signposts from there. If you know the New Forest, it is between Totten and Ashurst off the A35. The car park is a large gritted area, which at a guess could hold over 100... Read review

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Advantages: Rare bit of Forest, Interesting wildlife, Nice Birds
Disadvantages: Hot & Humid, watch out for mosquitoes

...Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Hindhede Drive,Singapore is reputed to be one of only two rainforests in the world within city boundaries - the other happens to be in Rio de Janeiro. First the good news,rain forest it may be but getting to Bukit Timah is a breeze-take the TIBS bus no 171 from Newton MRT station.Second,some more good news, admission to the Nature Reserve is free and it is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm and you should allow at least three hours to get round it. Now for some bad news - you will find it rather hot and humid walking about during the day and watch out for the mosquitos-particularly the little ones ,they seem to like the blood of caucasians very much. Having got there what can you expect ? Well this is a surprisingly large reserve-it extends over more than 160 hectares.At the very heart of the reserve... Read review

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Advantages: Chance to see tropical inhabitants
Disadvantages: Steams up your glasses - great cold weather attraction

...away but would certainly think of doing so for future visits as you can happily spend a full day there. There is no particular route through the park so our first visit was through the Butterfly House. This is where the name "Tropical Wings" originates. Once through the doors you are transported into a tropical rain forest and immediately you start to see huge butterflies in all sorts of colours. I think the largest is the Owl Butterfly, so named because with its wings spread the markings resemble the face of an owl. As its wingspan is 12-15 cms (approximately 4.5 - 6 inches) this is quite impressive. There were quite a number of these creatures flying about and further along some feeding on rotting bananas. One of the smaller butterflies, but very noticeable, was the Zebra Butterfly - named obviously for its markings. The house... Read review

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Advantages: It's free and easy
Disadvantages: you have to sign up

...This site works just like the hunger site that so many of us have become familiar with - except that you do need to sign up. The link is: http://rainforest.care2.com/welcome?w=717852059 Like the Hunger Site you can visit each day and for each time you click the sponsors donate enough cash to save 25 acres of rain forest. Dead simple! You can also send ecards - and, for animal lovers, they do have some of the most gorgeous and unusual cards around. For any competitive souls you can actually take part in the 'race to save the forest' encouraging people to sign up and then forming a team - no prizes though.... Read review

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Advantages: Its Durable, Hygenic, Looks Great
Disadvantages: None

...Now for anyone who has read my review ‘My Mate Murph’ you will be aware that I am the proud owner of a little gecko who I have had for four years now. This review is about one of the many things I have bought over the years to make his life that little more comfortable…. bark. Murph has a tank which he lives in and to make him feel at home and to give the tank a rather good rainforest look the tank floor is covered with Euro Rep Rain Forest Advanced Vivarium Substrate. This is basically wood and bark chippings that are specifically produced for exotic pet species and is different from the normal garden bark that you may buy from a local garden centre. I would not be suitable to use garden bark for a pets tank b