Posted in Featured tours on Sep 9th, 2011 No Comments »
To provide the most flexibility and options to our members, WWF Travel is offering two departures of our always-popular voyage along coastal Alaska. The first departure runs May 12-19, 2012, and includes a $500 per person discount and free airfare between Seattle and Alaska. The second departure is during the high season, running June 9-16, [...]
Posted in Featured tours, WWF news on Aug 24th, 2011 No Comments »
Two hundred years ago, Lewis and Clark traveled through the Northern Great Plains and found an abundance of life rivaling the African savanna. Millions of bison, pronghorn and elk grazed an endless sea of grass, watched by prairie wolves, grizzlies and other predators. Immense flocks of birds colored the big, open sky. Join WWF in [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Aug 17th, 2011 3 Comments »
The next in an occasional series examining the most unusual accommodations on WWF tours. Exploring Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile is certainly a highlight of any trip to Patagonia. Its famous “horns and towers” – igneous rock spires millions of years old – dominate the horizon. For many travelers, camping is the [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Aug 3rd, 2011 2 Comments »
Join Zegrahm Expeditions on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands aboard the 110-guest Clipper Adventurer. This three-week expedition takes place at the height of the austral summer; long daylight hours provide extra time for Zodiac trips to remote shores where you’ll be in the rare company of thousands of penguins; [...]
Posted in Featured tours, Wildlife on Jul 5th, 2011 No Comments »
The endangered blue whale is full of contradictions. It’s the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth, yet it’s quite timid. Its heart is the size of a small car, but it feeds on tiny krill. Traveling to the coast of Sri Lanka offers a unique opportunity to see blue whales up close. There [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Jun 3rd, 2011 No Comments »
Expedition staff member Kim Saunders recently traveled on the Clipper Odyssey and visited the major port city of Kochi (Cochin) on India’s west coast. Here’s how she described the day of exploration. The backwaters of Lake Vembanad provide a wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the port of Kochi. Kettuvallam boats were originally [...]
Posted in Featured tours, Photography, Snorkeling on Apr 25th, 2011 No Comments »
Our snorkeling tour to the Raja Ampat Archipelago in Indonesia’s West Papua province recently returned, bringing back stunning image from this remote part of the world. Images © Ron Leidich. Join WWF’s Snorkeling the Raja Ampat Archipelago tour, October 10-23, 2011. Space is limited.
Posted in Featured tours on Apr 18th, 2011 No Comments »
Traveling with family can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. No activity provides more opportunity to connect with loved ones and create powerful and cherished memories. The Galapagos and Costa Rica family adventures that WWF offers in conjunction with travel partner Natural Habitat Adventures take you to some of the planet’s most spectacular nature destinations. [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Apr 14th, 2011 No Comments »
The concept of national parks was born in the United States, with the founding of Yellowstone 139 years ago. Dozens of countries have followed suit; at last count, there were 7,000. From April 16-24, the National Park Service is commemorating these U.S. gems with National Park Week. The benefits of touring a national park with [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Mar 24th, 2011 1 Comment »
Remarkably few travelers know about Copper Canyon, one of the most unique and dramatic natural formations on Earth. A collection of chasms, this impossibly rugged region is also home to one of North America’s most traditional native cultures, the Tarahumara, who live in caves below the rim. 10. Unlike what its name implies, Copper Canyon, [...]