Posted in Featured tours, Snorkeling on Nov 30th, 2010 No Comments »
The sunlit waters of the Andaman Sea in Asia have been spared the ravages of development, runoff, bleaching and nutrient loading that others among the world seas have experienced. As a result, the corals are like a “bustling city of tiny fishes, crabs, mollusks and colorful sponges,” says WWF snorkeling guide Ron Leidich. We asked [...]
Posted in Featured tours, Wildlife on Nov 29th, 2010 No Comments »
For the most part, animal behavior is ordinary. Yet when we as humans observe them – from a safe distance, of course – we feel like we’re witnessing something magical. Here are five such moments I had on WWF’s most recent Exploring Coastal Alaska’s Wilderness tour: Onward, charge! Eight of us were in a Zodiac [...]
Posted in Special offers on Nov 28th, 2010 No Comments »
Just one week remains to take advantage of our Kimberley Expedition special offer. Sign up before November 30, 2010, and you’ll receive a free scenic helicopter flight over your choice of King George Falls or Mitchell Falls. This special offer has a retail value of $475. Call WWF Travel at 888-WWF-TOUR (993-8687) for more information [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Nov 26th, 2010 2 Comments »
In the southernmost part of South America, Patagonia occupies 260,000 square miles spanning Argentina and Chile. The region is known for dramatic mountain peaks, an abundance of glaciers and an array of unique wildlife. 6. The Upsala Glacier in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park is known for its rapid retreat and is named for Sweden’s [...]
Posted in WWF news on Nov 24th, 2010 No Comments »
The jewel of the Caribbean Sea, the Mesoamerican Reef is a rich tapestry of fringing reefs, atolls, patch reefs, sea grass pastures and mangrove forests. It’s an ancient natural system dating back 225 million years. Stretching nearly 700 miles from the northern tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to the Bay Islands in northern Honduras, the [...]
Posted in Featured tours, Q-and-A on Nov 22nd, 2010 2 Comments »
Botswana is said to offer an experience of Africa as it used to be, still possessing the wonders that drew adventurers to the continent decades ago. We sat down with WWF Travel Director Debra Eliezer to talk about her experiences on a tented camp safari in the wild southern African nation. What sets Botswana apart [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Nov 18th, 2010 1 Comment »
Courtesy Orion Expedition Cruises Travel writer Bill Altaffer shared a portion of his travelogue on touring The Kimberley region in Australia with us. In this installment, he describes Aboriginal rock art and a fascinating reef. We disembarked at Raft Point for a steep climb up to view old Aboriginal rock art in a saddle of [...]
Posted in Featured tours, Photography on Nov 15th, 2010 2 Comments »
“We arrived at the Taj Mahal in time to see the sun rise on the temple. The Taj Mahal was making a perfect mirrored picture of itself in the calm water fountain in front of it. The entire temple is completely symmetrical except for the emperor’s tomb next to his wife’s, an afterthought by his [...]
Posted in Special offers on Nov 12th, 2010 No Comments »
We’ve just added a new Wild India departure for March 14-27, 2011, and are offering a special discount of $1,000 off per person. It’s rare to see a special offer like this for a trip to India, and this highly popular tour is sure to sell out quickly. Visit our India tour page for more [...]
Posted in Featured tours, Wildlife on Nov 12th, 2010 2 Comments »
Photo © Deborah Doyle The urban landscape of Mexico City quickly gives way to the fresh air and forests of the highlands. The snow-capped volcano, Xinantécatl, stands at attention in the distance. The destination for the day: the mountain community of Angangueo, in the eastern part of the state of Michoacán. Sitting more than 8,040 [...]