January and February at Verana: Indoor-outdoor Spa and Luxury Whale Watching in Mexico
January and February is whale watching season in Mexico, and there's nowhere better to view impressive humpbacks than from Verana, the luxury, 8-room, handmade spa hotel atop Yelapa, thirty miles south of Puerto Vallarta. "The humpback whales come to the Bay of Banderas every year between December and March to have their babies," says Verana co-owner and designer Veronique Lievre. It's the perfect time and place to go whale watching in Mexico.

Humpback Whale Encounter Captured On Video Author/Photographer Releases Amazing Humpback Whale Encounter to YouTube, Bypassing Traditional Network New
Author and underwater photographer Paul J. Mila has released a four-and-half minute video clip showing Pacific humpback whales playing with divers, and then attempting to make contact with them, in Tonga. Mila originally offered the video to major news media, which expressed no interest so he felt that YouTube seemed the most logical venue to reach the public. His motive in publicizing the video is to raise public awareness about continued illegal whaling by Japan and several other nations.

Patagonia - One Of The Best Places For Whale Watching
While they once numbered in the millions, many whales are actually very close to extinction due to the whaling ships of the time who would go out and slaughter these animals for the blubber and other parts of the body that were used to make a good many products over the years. The eventual increase in value for whale ivory made the slaughter continue all the way through until the past few years where whaling ships have been banned from hunting anywhere in the world.

Humpback Whales Spotted Breaching and Lobtailing off the Virginia Beach Coast
Virginia Beach Web site features value hotel packages with Virginia Aquarium whale watching boat trips through March 15.

Iceland Announces Unprecedented New Whale Hunt: 150 Fin Whales and 100 Minke Whales
WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society has learned that in his last days in office, outgoing Fisheries Minister Einar K. Gudfinsson has issued a whaling quota for 150 fin whales and 100 minke whales a year, to run from 2009 until 2013.

Growth Of Whale Watching Tourism
Maybe it's because its murky depths are one of the few places we haven't yet taken over, but the ocean and all creatures that live beneath the waves have long been a fascination of mankind. We depend on the ocean for nourishment that supports live on land. It can hold life or death, and just like the rest of the planet, as it becomes a commercial playground, even its residents become our entertainment. Perhaps whales are interesting because of their mammoth size, or it maybe its because of our shared need for oxygen. Whatever the connection is, whale watching tours have become big business all over the world.

San Diego Whale Watching
It's no secret to anyone that the coast of San Diego is the ideal place to watch the annual migration of the gray whale. Looked upon as one of nature's ultimate spectacles; the migration of gray whales is nothing short of breathtaking. The coastline of San Diego is one of their migratory points as they travel from the waters of the Arctic to the warmer regions of the Baja (California), where females also give birth.

Whale Watching In The Antarctic: A One Of A Kind Experience You Cannot Afford To Miss
Even though Antarctica is known for its extremely cold climate, it is still teeming with life. It is home to different kinds of animals that have the ability to withstand the harshness of the continent’s climate. Antarctic animals include various species of fish, birds, and mammals. The mammals that live in the Antarctic region include seals and whales. There are indeed various species of whales that can be found in the waters of Antarctica that whale watching is one of the most common activities that the region’s visitors enjoy.

5 Hawaii Whale Watching Tips For An Unforgettable Adventure
Each year, the Humpback Whales migrate around 4,000 miles, from summer feeding grounds in Alaska, to mate in Hawaii's warm waters.

Dolphin or Not a Dolphin?
Dolphin or not a dolphin? That is the question! You see, there are several types of dolphins. Some are saltwater dolphins while others are river dolphins.

Whale Watching, Biking, Hiking And Other Vacation Activities Are Booming In Oregon Coast
A vacation rental at Oregon Coast - the beauty of the United States' west coast - has a lot to offer to vacationers to make it an ideal getaway. The idea of having a relaxed and fun filled vacation comes to mind at the mere mention of the place. Form picturesque places to view and photograph to fun activities, the place is great to be in!

Whale Watching in Hermanus
Hermanus offers an excellent combination of the things you need from a holiday - a beautiful setting, entertaining town and spectacularly large aquatic creatures coming to visit for a few months every year. These creatures (also known as whales) visit Hermanus during the winter months, generally from June to November, in order to give birth to their calves.

The Creative Evolution of Intellectual Properties: The Royal Critters/Whale Magic (TM) Project
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!The moral of that story is to follow your instincts and intuition and don't let others or society judge or label you.You see, my child-spirit told me there was a writer in me all along.

Vancouver Airport Marriott Offers Unique Whale Watching Package
Looking for the experience of a lifetime on your next trip to Vancouver? The Vancouver Airport Marriott is offering guests a unique whale watching package, partnering with Vancouver Whale Watch. The package includes accommodation in a luxurious one-bedroom suite, two vouchers for a whale watching excursion with Vancouver Whale Watch and complimentary parking. The package rate starts at an affordable $345, based on double occupancy.

The Orca Killer Whale in Pacific Northwest Coast Art
One of the most awesome creatures in both real life and in Pacific Northwest coast art is the orca or killer whale. Feared many years ago but now loved by millions of people around the world, the killer whale is one of the most prominent subjects for Pacific Northwest coast artists.