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Photo of the Week: Whale Watching
2008-06-05 00:00:00 Going whale watching is a great way to show local governments that you don't agree with commercial whaling. A new study by the Marine Research Institute of Iceland shows that...
Hermanus: The Best Whale Watching Location in the World
2008-05-06 07:00:00 Approximately two hours from Cape Town, visitors will find Hermanus. This quaint destination spot, located near the most southerly point on the continent, is considered to be a major tourist location due to the fact that it perhaps the best place in the entire world for whale watching. In particular, Hermanus is known for being ...
By: Resources zone
Everyone's Going Whale-Watching
2008-04-20 00:00:00 The Icelandic Travel Industry Association (SAF) has reported that over 20,000 tourists went whale-watching in Iceland in 1997. By 2007, that number had climbed to a stunning 104,300 visitors according...
Adventure Philippines breaks out at world?s biggest travel fair
2008-04-03 06:40:00 It’s all about leaving the beaten path behind and taking on pure, high-octane adventure. From mountain trekking to spelunking, encountering rare migratory birds or giant whale sharks, the Department of Tourism (DOT) formally lunged into the Adventure Philippines campaign at the recent Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin), the largest travel fair in the world. According to Ace Durano, ...
Whale Watching
2008-03-24 08:36:00 If you are looking for something fun and adventurous to do with your children during their holiday break you need to give whale watching a try. Spring is California Grey Whale season and also the perfect time for a seaside excursion. My friend just took her two kiddos this past week and they were able to see a pod of dolphins and a couple of Grey Whales and their babies. I'm hoping to take my kids this week. Dana Wharf Sports fishing runs trips daily. Tickets are 29.00 for adults - children 12 and under are 19.00-Seniors/military are 24.00- kids 2 and under are free. Tuesdays are 2-for 1. Parking is free. For additional information click here
By: Daytrippingmom
Department of Tourism Steps Up Ecotourism in the Philippines
2008-03-16 21:50:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) has stepped up its thrust to highlight ecotourism around the country through Magandang Pilipinas. The said project brings together the DOT, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ABS-CBN Foundation?s Bantay Kalikasan and US-based nonprofit organization Conservation International to identify, develop and promote various ecotourism sites around the country. According to Tourism Secretary ...
Take the ?swim along? with whale sharks challenge
2008-03-09 01:15:00 Move over, “sing-along”, because the “in” thing in this town is “swim along.” Leisure and pleasure seekers, amateur or veteran adventurers, or the plain curious sight-seeing guests can have the challenge of a lifetime when they swim and get up-close with a menacing, giant whale shark in the seawaters of this municipality — exactly a swim ...
Whale watching, diving boost tourism in Southern Leyte
2008-02-28 08:33:00 One among the remotest barangays in the province, Barangay Son-ok in Pintuyan, has become the haven of the biggest and friendly fish in the sea, the whale sharks, which draws hundreds of foreigners last year, Provincial Tourism Officer Nedgar Garvez disclosed in an interview with PIA Southern Leyte recently. Whale sharks are known as harmless fish ...
Whale Watching in Puerto Rico
2008-01-29 00:59:00 With February quickly approaching, we are about to enter into the best time of year to see Humpback whales off the west coast of Puerto Rico. If you have the chance to head to the west coast around the Rincon area, you might be lucky enough to see these magnificent, endangered species during their mating and birthing season. Photo by Seamus Murray. Please note that the above image was not taken off the coast of Puerto Rico. But, if you are lucky, you might get to see something just as incredible Here in Puerto Rico, the month of February is the peak season for whale watching, but whales have been spotted from January to Late March. One of the best places to spot these magnificent Humpback whales is from the observation park at the Rincón Lighthouse on the west coast. If you would prefer to see the whales from the sea, I have been told that you should just ask at the marina to see if there are any whale watching trips available. Two other locations that are also worth considering ...
By: Visit The Coqui
Go Whale Watching in Baja with Oceana
2008-01-25 13:03:00 GO WHALE WATCHING IN BAJA! Join Oceana for an experience of a lifetime as we lead a whale watching expedition on the Baja coast this February 26 - March 1. Cost is $2,500 per person. GET DETAILS >> Who We Are- Oceana Mission WE LIVE ON A WATER PLANET. Oceans cover 71 percent of the globe, and they are as important to us as they are vast. Not only do they control our climate; they are the primary source of protein for 1 billion people around the world. They drive our economies. For millions of sailors, swimmers, and vacationers of all stripes, they offer a refuge from the metal and concrete that encase our working lives.Oceana seeks to make our oceans as rich, healthy and abundant as they were in our grandparents’ youth. We look to a future in which dolphin sightings are common along any temperate coast; in which the mighty swordfish, marlin and tuna are abundant once again; in which whales and sea turtles thrive, cod are plentiful on both sides of the Atlantic, local fishing cult...
Whale Watching from Point Vicente in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
2008-01-16 18:52:00 SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Every year, between the months of December and May, volunteers from the Los Angeles branch of The American Cetacean Society gather daily at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center on the Palos Verdes Peninsula to participate in a census of whales passing through the Catalina Channel. Since this is one of our favorite walking trails in all of LA we often stop by, say hello to the participants, ask them questions and analyze the data that is presented. Not that we know how many whales appeared or should have appeared be but it is always interesting to note that just a few miles off the coast of one of world's largest metropolis areas, whales swim by, almost unnoticed, on their yearly migration.
By: SeeTheGlobe.com
Whale Watching Capital of the World
2007-12-31 13:26:00 Video blogger Ken Schreiner takes to the high seas near Husavik and the Arctic Circle in search of Earth's biggest animals.
Cruise: Maui: Whale Watching
2007-12-18 05:18:00 Took Prince Kuhio Maui-Molokai whale watching tour. The tour shuttles arrived at the dock at the precise moment scheduled, and the rest of the trip was equally efficient. The crew appeared genuinely interested in both whales and our safety; the onboard concession was dirt cheap and so good Kasia ate two hotdog combos, an unheard of intake at a single sitting, and that after a good sized breakfast. The tour started with an orientation by the company?s naturalist, Katie, who was superb! I learned more about humpbacks in that 15 minutes than from any PBS special, and somehow seeing the whale?s tail spread out before you in person has a lot more impact than seeing something on TV. There were also two volunteers from the Whale Sanctuary on board to assist the naturalist, and they did a great job of floating around the boat answering questions as they occurred to us, as Katie provided intermittent commentary over the speaker system. Both of the volunteers were drawn to Tigana?s fanaticism...
Back from Whale Watching!
2007-09-15 09:23:00 We got back from Head of Bight last night, and had a brilliant great time. The journey was quite a long one, but we got to see the amazing Southern Right Whales, so it was well worth it! There were supposed to be up to 19 in the water, although we didn’t see them all ...
By: Dietriffic
Whale watching trip goes horribly wrong
2007-09-02 00:00:00 Whale watching tourists off the coast of Japan were treated to an unexpected site when a whale they were looking for were watching was hauled into a nearby whaling boat. Japan's controversial whaling program is categorized by as being scientific and for research purposes. Although the program mainly ...
By: RetardZone
Palawan is now listed as a high-end adventure travel destination
2007-08-26 18:01:00 Palawan has recently landed as one of the destination offerings of Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel, two leading international tour operators that cater to discriminating, high-end adventure seekers. Kayaking and snorkeling in the Calamian Archipelago and equally stunning vistas in neighboring islands now stand alongside African safaris, Mt. Everest treks and other highly specialized ...
Sorsogon City, Bicol?s richest newly-created city
2007-08-24 18:01:00 by Bennie A. Recebido Sorsogon City is now considered the richest city compared to the other-newly created cities in the Bicol region as confirmed by Florencio C. Diño II, Provincial Assessor, in his weekly report forwarded to the office of the Governor. According to Diño, the component city of Sorsogon ranks the richest with an average annual ...
Whale Watching on the Mexican Riveara
2007-08-17 16:05:00 Living on the west coast, one of our favorite cruise destinations is the Mexican Riviera. On our last Riviera cruise, in February of this year, we were lucky enough to see whales even though it was not part of the tour we were on. We were on what is better known as a booze cruise. The catamaran we were on was taking us down the coast of Ixtapa to Ixtapa Island and one of the passengers saw something in the distance. The captain knew it was a whale and started to follow, while still keeping a good distance. It happened to be a mother and baby whale but we did not get close enough for my novice eyes to say what kind, but was told they were gray whales. It was an awesome site to see.The best time for whale watching is between the months of January and March on the Mexican Riviera. While its a little on the cool side when leaving out of San Diego or Long Beach, the weather is wonderful down near Cabo San Lucas and other ports south where the whales are spending their winter migration. O...
By: Time2Cruise
Whale-watching in Santa Catarina
2007-08-07 00:00:00 The whale-watching season is on its way on the southern coast of Brazil. The Right Whale Environmental Protection Area goes from Pinheira, south of Florianópolis, to Rincão, and it’s there where most whales gather together. When summer arrives in the southern hemisphere, right whales abandon their traditional feeding grounds, in colder latitudes, and seek the ...
Whale watching anyone?
2007-08-03 16:48:00 This is an island that stays true to its Hawaiian traditions. Outdoor adventures are more personal here, you can get tucked away from the stress of the outside world. Get back to nature and find tranquility when you travel Hawaii's Molokai isIand. What can I do on Molokai? * Hike through the breathtaking Halawa Valley, classic Hawaiian "cathedral valley" to discover beautiful vistas, rich flora, and rare Hawaiian plants and animals. It is believed ancient Polynesians settled in lush Halawa Valley as early as 650 AD. That is an amazing, almost a 1000 years before the pilgrims on the mainland. * Take a memorable mule ride through Kalaupapa National Historical Park Three miles, 26 switchbacks, and 90 minutes of magnificent north central Molokai views later and you're back to sea level in the town of Kalaupapa. * Boat out to see the world?s tallest sea cliffs (3600 feet) along the North Shore * Stay at some of the charming Hawaii beach front cottages located on the lush ...
Whale Watching in Norway
2007-07-29 19:01:00 Play Video Whale watching in Norway Agence France-Presse - (AFP) Jul. 27, 2007. 07:22 AM EST To protect the whales that travel through the Arctic Circle, animal rights groups believe that they need to be better known. They’ve organized low-key, environmentally sensitive travel to allow tourists to discover the endangered animals in their natural habitat, off islands in the ...
Outdoor Survival Skills
2007-07-05 18:12:00 by: Brian Carter Outdoor survival skills can mean the difference between escape/rescue and tragedy. Fortunately, most survival skills are simple and easy to learn. Here are the top ten things to do in a survival situation, in order: Share This
Philippines: Diver?s dream destination
2007-07-03 01:45:00 With 7,101 islands 18,000 kilometers of shoreline and 27,000 square kilometers of coral reefs, the Philippines lies in the centre of the coral triangle which boasts the most biodiversity and marine-rich waters on earth. Priding itself as Asia’s Dive Capital, the Philippine seas are home to a species of aquatic resources - over 800 classes of ...
Explore the adventurous side of you
2007-06-30 02:41:00 Adventure. Do you actually remember the word? When was the last time you went out for some real adventures? Well, you might be having some wrong perceptions about ?adventure?, considering your everyday life in this concrete jungle as one big adventure (in a way, you may call it an adventure). Well if that is the ...
Weight Watching or Whale Watching?
2007-06-16 06:19:00 Today, I need to write down my goals because tomorrow I leave on an Alaskan cruise for one full week!!!! (Katie: don't worry, I'll still be here and Molly's actually going to try to phantom post...) The word cruise just scares me - all you can eat food. I am going with my husband's family. He has ten brothers (who are all married), and one sister. This family has a weird phenomenon. All of them are those "Oh, it must be genetics" thin ones that completely puzzle us. You know them: ripped arms without lifting weights, skinny butt that fits back into jeans when they go home from the hospital after childbirth, size 0-4 but they have never seen the inside of a gym, size 0-4 yet they order the most fattening meals at restaurants (including dessert). Well, this family has this "problem" yet it can't be genetics; they're all my sister-IN-LAWS! Welcome to size 0-6 land! My own joke with myself all year has been "Yeah, we're going whale watching and they're just going to be watchin...
By: Sister Skinny
Be an Ecotourism Entrepreneur Now!
2007-06-06 10:29:00 In line with the directive of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to promote and safeguard the country?s eco-tourism sites through the provision of essential services for tourists, the Grassroots Entrepreneurs for Eco-tourism (GREET) program has been conceived to enhance the livelihood opportunities preferably for promising young entrepreneurs who can best explore the inherent tourist drawing potentials of ...
Whale Watching
2007-06-05 15:44:00 Last week Japan very much spat the dummy when the International Whaling Commission voted to continue the ban on commercial whaling. However, due to a loophole Japan continues to kill whales in the name of "scientific research" although very few, if any, scientific papers have actually been published by Japan to justify it's continuation of the slaughter of whales. The whalers are allowed to sell the whale meat produced as a by-product of their scientific research, and most people know that "scientific research" is just a back-door way to get around the commercial whaling ban.This year Japan has announced that it will, for the first time in many years, kill 50 humpback whales in the name of scientific research. This has alarmed many countries which want to see these beautiful creatures of the deep protected and flourishing. It has especially outraged countries such as Australia and New Zealand which have strong Whale watching tourist industries.I can recall that, in 1994 when I live...
Apr 5, WHALE WATCHING
2007-04-05 18:05:00 Through whale watching you will get to know one of the most noble, beautiful and impressive animal on earth...
Whale Watching in San Diego
0000-00-00 00:00:00 There is Still Time for Whale Watching! If you have been meaning to book a whale watching cruise but just haven't had the time to do so, fear not. There is still time to head out to the open ocean |
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