Great Destinations for Whale Watching
May 31, 2007. USA TODAY's suggestions for whale watching locations also happened to be a great list for luxury vacation rental destinations. Our fascination with whales was very evident in the past couple of weeks as the nation kept up with the plight of two humpback whales that swam far inland in California.
Here's a sampling of the list:
Dominica – This Caribbean island nation is a nature lover's paradise, with great attractions both on land and in the water. Blunt-headed sperm whales inhabit the warm waters year-round, while humpback whales come to the bays each winter to breed.
The Dominican Republic has also done a great job preserving parts of its mountainous jungle for the enjoyment of the public. Cabrits National Park and Morne Trois Pitons National Park each have an abundance of waterfalls and wildlife.
Baja California, Mexico – On the other side of Mexico, the Sea of Cortez hosts blue whales, the largest of the species, as well as gray whales. Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo are two great resort towns from which a visitor can book a whale watching expedition.
Coastal Oregon – The great thing about the Internet is the potential for reader participation. One reader posted a comment suggesting Coastal Oregon as a great whale watching spot. She couldn't have been more correct. You'll find tour operators in the quaint fishing villages along this rugged and beautiful coast.
