For an exciting scuba diving vacation, why not dive with whale sharks in Belize? Whales sharks are the biggest fish in the sea, ranging more than 40 feet in length. Despite their size and relationship to the fearsome shark family, these monsters are filter-feeders, somewhat like baleen whales. They strain their food, such as plankton, [...]
Polar Bear Capital of the World: A Chilling Visit to Churchill, Manitoba By Joy Ehle If I encounter a polar bear I’m supposed to stay calm. Really? I’m supposed to back away slowly, facing the bear at all times. The worst thing to do: run. No problem. I’m so encased in down and polar fleece, [...]
Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure at Once-in-a-Lifetime Savings NOTE: This post has been updated to reflect new discounts still available on our Pacific cruises Book one of our 2012 Pacific cruises by January 31, 2012 and save up to 40% off the posted price! The Orion and Orion II represent small-ship adventure cruising at its best. Both hold [...]
Wildlife and adventure travel often forces us to examine practices going on in the world that are controversial. We came across this story recently about whales in Antarctica that are still being hunted by the Japanese, despite an almost universal ban on whaling by most nations on earth. At the Institute of Cetacean Research in [...]
Some good advice on the joys of air travel from CNN: By A. Pawlowski, CNN (CNN) — Ladies and gentlemen, pack your bags and a lot of patience: It’s time for holiday travel, and there’s no telling what you might encounter out there. Take my recent flight to Boston. I had survived all the usual annoyances [...]
Unless action is taken to reduce energy use from fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions, scientists predict a dramatic reduction in polar bear habitats over the next 10 to 50 years, due largely to global warming, according to a new study by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). The IUCN Red List of [...]
