Posted in Photography, Q-and-A, Snorkeling on Sep 5th, 2011 3 Comments »
Professional marine photojournalist Mauricio Handler has been capturing wildlife images for decades. It wasn’t until 2007, however, while leading a scuba diving outing in the Galapagos, that Handler, saw his first whale shark. Several years later he began photographing the world’s largest fish off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, where he sometimes finds schools by [...]
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 Special offers on Aug 15th, 2011 2 Comments »
Costa Rica is filled with a truly astounding amount of biodiversity. From lush rain forests and misty mountains to active volcanoes and vibrantly colored layers of flora and fauna (three-toed sloths, white-faced capuchin monkeys and magenta orchids, to name a few!). The many wild wonders of this exciting destination are sure to impress during our [...]
Posted in WWF news on Jun 15th, 2011 1 Comment »
Learn more about our Among the Great Whales expedition in Baja California during an online seminar tomorrow, June 16, from 7 – 8 p.m. EST. Discover why Baja California, which Jacques Cousteau described as “the world’s aquarium”, should be on every traveler’s must-visit list. Register now.
Posted in Photography, Wildlife on May 30th, 2011 No Comments »
WWF travelers recently returned from the Peruvian Amazon, where they spotted a variety of species, big and small. Expedition Leader Angel Cardenas took these stunning images during the voyage. Join WWF on our November 2011 or March 2012 Amazon Voyage.
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 Wildlife on Mar 28th, 2011 8 Comments »
The Galapagos Islands and surrounding waters are home to nearly 9,000 species, most found nowhere else on Earth. But did you know that, despite some of the highest endemism in the world, the islands’ actually have a pretty small bird population? Just 58 species reside there (with 29 of them endemic to the islands)? Despite [...]
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, [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Mar 11th, 2011 1 Comment »
There is no bad time of year to visit the Amazon. Temperatures remain rather constant year round, and rain should be expected nearly every day. However, your personal preferences and activities will play a big part in choosing which time of the year you should take an Amazon cruise. While the Peruvian Amazon has consistent [...]
Posted in Snorkeling, Wildlife on Mar 1st, 2011 4 Comments »
Whale sharks are not whales at all but rather the world’s largest fish, measuring up to 45 feet in length. Given their size, you’d think researchers would know a lot about them. But little is actually known about whale sharks compare with other species; researchers don’t even know how many exist in the world’s oceans. [...]