National Geographic's Endeavour enroute to pristine destinations
Local Travel specialist Ange Wallace, president of First Coast Tours dba The Travel Agency, recently did an Antartica and Galapagos Islands trip with environmentally conscious Lindblad Expeditions, resulting in this presentation by Lindblad Specialist Kathy Johns on March 9 at Red Otter Outfitters on Atlantic Ave..
There is obviously a substantial difference between traveling and exploring. When wide body jets and cruise liners rapidly turned the opportunity to travel long distance into massive numbers (some say they democratized travel) in the 1960s, Sweden born American entrepreneur Lars-Eric Lindblad was already experimenting with a travel market that focused on seeing and appreciating the world in a much more responsible manner. His trips were expedition style. Lindblad was definitely not into mass tourism, a viewpoint we can wholeheartedly share here on Amelia Island.
Since those early days of pioneering, expedition travel has developed into many niche markets, while mass tourism development have turned some of the previously pristine sites of the world into armpits (my wife’s nickname for St.Thomas in the Virgin Islands f.e.). Not so with Lindblad Expeditions’ balanced approach that features magnificent travel and discovery opportunities through its unique association with one of the world oldest and most prestigious organizations in scouting and bringing us Nature’s exquisite sites: the National Geographic Society. Since 2004 Lindblad has developed and resourced sustainable travel to the edges of Mother Earth by utilizing the delights of Expedition Cruising with ships like their National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endeavour.
The vessels take you to amazing destinations like Antarctica, Galapagos Islands, Alaska, the Artic, South America’s Fire Island and more in much the same way as a true expedition, but adjusted to today’s comfort expectations!
An expedition with Lindblad usually includes traveling with expert naturalists, guest lecturers, and a small group of like minded travelers! True to what its founder wrote in his book “Passport to Anywhere”, Lindblad is a pioneering example of companies committed to environmentally sustainable travel!
The Travel Agency right here on Amelia Island has over the years also developed a strong sense for discovery expedition type travel as one of its expertise pillars and is inviting interested parties to an evening with Kathy Johns from Lindblad Expeditions on March 9 at 6pm at Red Otters Outfitters on Atlantic Ave.
Kathy will treat her audience to the delights of Expedition Cruising at it’s finest! Lindblad explores the world with ships like their National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endeavour. Experience amazing destinations like Antarctica, Galapagos, Alaska, Arctic, South America, and more in much the same way as a true expedition but with much more comfort!!
Constantly finding more creative, non-intrusive ways to explore the places already “discovered”, Lindblad operates a growing fleet of small expedition vessels, Zodiacs and sea kayaks. Truly exploring the destinations, without leaving a major tourism footprint is the message of traveling with Lindblad and they do this because they believe the more the guests connect with these incredible places, the more they will become a force for preserving and protecting them.
The invitation is extended to everyone with a heart for exploring our world in a responsible manner, and mentions door prizes, refreshments and the fact that Red Otter will have special offers for the occasion to outfit you for your next polar or tropical forest excursion!
Take a look at this link for the top ten reasons you owe it to yourself to learn more about the Lindblad way of traveling!!
To reserve a spot, people are encouraged to RSVP at 261 5914 to be entered in a special drawing!
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Without a doubt a treat. Just listening to all the travel stories our oldest brother dishes up from the Arctic and Antarctic regions and fishing expeditions (fly-fishing) makes me want to go.
Okay I needed to first find a platform to post this comment. Two of my brothers have to learn to stay away from earthquakes. Tommylee was 100 miles away from Haiti's earthquake when it hit on January 12th and now this morning I get message that our oldest brother and his wife were on a fishing expedition in Northern Chili when the earthquake there hit. Close to the Argentinian border they actually didn't hear about the quake until they came back from the wilderness to get fuel at a gas station. They won't be back home until March 12.
But I'll make sure to get some details.