| Go Whale Watching This Vacation |
 Beaches, hill stations, spas or theme parks are the typical vacation spots for most travelers. This year instead of just heading to the beach to beat the heat, consider adding a twist to vacation plan. Go Whale Watching! Whales are some of the most fascinating and largest creatures to swim our planet. They are extremely elusive and difficult to see despite their size. The Blue Whale is said to weigh up to 100 tons, easily out-weighing the heaviest dinosaurs.
Whether you are single, a couple or a family, whale watching can prove to be a fascinating activity. The following is a list of the best spots for whale watching spots complied by World Wildlife Fund
Cape Cod: Head to Cape Cod between April to October and get a glimpse of Finback, Humpback, and Minke whales.
Dominica: Dominca, the Caribbean island offers you warm waters, sunny days and a chance to see Killer, Pigmy, and Sperm whales from late-November to June.
Hawaii: Enjoy the sand, surf and Humpback Whales who frequent the warmer waters of Hawaii from November to April.
Hermanus: If you go to Hermanus in southern Africa anytime between august to November, you will see Southern Right Whales hugging the bays and coves of the coastline to protect and rear their babies.
Kaikoura: Kaikoura in New Zealand is a year round whale watching destination. During June and July watch the waters for Humpbacks whales, from December to March Orcas and spot Pilot and Sperm Whales year round.
Los Cabos: If seeing the largest of whales, the Blue Whale is what you desire then head to Los Cabos in Mexico from January to April. During this period, you will also see Gray Whales, Humpbacks and Sperm Whales. In fact, the shallower lagoon areas at Los Cabos are known to be popular destinations for gray whales during mating season.
Orcas Island: Orcas Island, a major breeding ground for the popular killer whales known commonly as Orcas is located off San Juan Islands in Washington State. See Orcas hunting harbor seals and porpoises between April and October.
Quebec City: Visit Quebec City in Canada during the months of May to September and catch a Beluga and North Atlantic Right Whales.
San Diego: Whales frequent San Diego Bay from December to March on their way to warmer waters in Mexico. You are most likely to see Blue Whales and Gray Whales at San Diego Bay.
The Azores: Off the coast of Portugal, the Azores is a chain of nine volcanic islands where food supplies for the whales are plentiful. You can watch for Sperm and Short-Finned Whales from April to September. |
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