 | Trish DeDamos
is Owner and Travel Counselor at Just 4U Travel. She has operated Just 4U Travel in Wichita since 1991. Originally from Northeastern Wisconsin and graduating from The University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1986, Trish is a certified specialist for many states and resorts; including Hawaii, Nevada, and Florida. Resort certification includes Sandals (CSS), Beaches, Super Clubs, Outrigger Resorts in Hawaii, Disney Resorts and Theme Parks. Trish is also an Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC) from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), frequently visiting cruise ships for inspection of major cruise lines like Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean. Trish believes service is the number one reason her clients return and send their family and friends to Just 4U Travel year after year. You may visit the web at www.just4utravel.com or contact Trish by phone @ (316) 729-8589. |
Travel
2003-10-01 11:56:00
Taking a wildlife vacation
: My husband and I are very interested in wildlife. Where can we go to combine a vacation and wildlife?
ANSWER: There are many places to combine a great vacation and observing wildlife. Do you know what type of location you are looking for? Once you select a location, you can research what type of wildlife you may see there. You can also do this in reverse, if you know what animals you want to see, then plan your trip around where and when you can see them. It will be helpful to know the migration habits of the animal you are interested in, so you may have to do a lot of research. The one place with the most choices for natural wildlife is Alaska. The Alaska season is pretty short, from mid May - mid September. You can see everything from different types of whales to sea lions, elk, moose, dall sheep, and more in a very short time. Another great place for ocean wildlife is Hawaii. The whale season in Maui is at it peak Jan.- March. Other times of year you can see hundreds of birds, sea turtles, and dolphins. Gray whales can be seen off the coast of Southern California Jan. - March on their way to the warm waters of the Baja area of Mexico. A great “land wildlife” continent is Africa with lions, water buffalo, zebras and more. During summer and fall months, whales and sea lions are generally in cooler waters, so think Northern Pacific and Northern Atlantic coast lines - Nova Scotia, Victoria Canada or the Puget Sound of Washington State are all good places. In the winter months, when the ocean is icy, these mammals move south. They will migrate to warmer waters like Hawaii or Mexico. There, they will have their babies. So if you’re lucky, you will see a calf or two. There are many tours to help you get close up views of any wildlife you’re looking for. These companies have a high interest in both the animals safety and yours. I would suggest you take only an escorted land tour in Africa or Alaska to get the most for your time an money.
