Costa Rica has long been known as a world class ecotourism destination and the Costa Rican Bird Route is considered the first birding trail of its kind in Central America. The bird route is another example of Costa Rica’s commitment to conserving valuable habitat for a variety of species. This project’s goal is to promote […]
Read PostGray whales exhibit one of the longest annual migrations by animals in the world. Every year, an individual whale may travel more than 10,000 miles on its round-trip journey between the Bering or Chukchi Seas to Mexico. Gray whales start arriving to several quiet lagoons including San Ignacio and Magdalena Bay in Mexico’s Baja Peninsula […]
Read PostYour flight has been delayed or canceled and you’ve just found yourself with hours to kill at the airport. Travel often enough and this scenario is sure to happen. You didn’t plan on spending this trip extension in an airport terminal so now what are you going to do? 1. Go on a scavenger hunt. […]
Read PostNobody likes to get sick while traveling, but travel enough, and it’s sure to happen. The following is a list of 11 items that should be on everyone’s pack list according to Dr. Richard Wenzel (article originally published in Budget Travel Magazine). 1. Antacids for heartburn and indigestion. 2 and 3. Adhesive bandages and triple […]
Read PostHumpback whales, an acrobatic species well known for displays that include breaching, tail slapping, side rolling, and spy hopping, occur in all oceans. These activities and their widespread occurrence make humpbacks one of the most popular species among whale watchers. Over the last few years, we’ve visited a variety of sites along the Pacific coast […]
Read PostThere are two words that are synonymous with Reefs to Rockies: Travel and Trust. On my second trip with the eco-tourism company, this became abundantly apparent. Granted, it was the same destination: Isla Mujeres. But by no means did that make this venture routine. Instead, it redefined these everyday terms for me, an admitted adventure […]
Read PostDo you consider yourself a chronic overpacker? Are you looking for ways to avoid checked baggage fees at the airport? Both? We’re constantly trying to figure out the best ways to avoid checking luggage. Unless you’re traveling with kids, you should be able to get away with traveling with just a carry-on + personal item […]
Read PostSince we’re based in Denver, Colorado we often fly Frontier Airlines to Costa Rica and Mexico. Over the last few months, Frontier has implemented new rules regarding baggage that we thought you might like to know about. If you book your flights directly on Frontier’s website (http://www.flyfrontier.com/), you’re automatically eligible to travel with one carry-on […]
Read PostFor the last two months, humpback whale activity in Monterey Bay has been making headlines. Descriptors like ‘feeding frenzies’, ‘record numbers’, ‘an October like no other’, and ‘friendly whales’ were too much to resist. Below are some photos from October 30, 2013 during a morning whale watching trip with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, our choice […]
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