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Photo of the Month: February 2018
The hike to the peak of Huayna Picchu is not for the faint of heart: the trail is a switchback built by the Inca. Incredibly steep and narrow stairs, at times dropping sharply off the side of the mountain, make up the majority of the hike. There’s hardly any signage, nor is it staffed by park...
Alaska by Land or by Sea?
5 Reasons Why Alaska Overland Makes All the Difference Alaska conjures up images of towering grizzly bears, snow-cut glaciers and soaring bald eagles. While Alaskan cruises have become one of the most popular ways to visit this majestic state, you could miss out on a more in-depth authentic...
Photo of the Month: January 2018
In the summer of 2017, I had the great fortune to accompany Professors Ann & Rob Simpson as a photography student on an amazing three-week adventure to Ecuador. Galápagos Islands is a wonderful place to see nature up close and personal. This was a great opportunity for me as a student...
Holbrook's 2018 Calendar
Each year we ask our travelers to submit their favorite photos from their journeys with us for a chance to be featured in our annual calendar. This year we had so many great submissions that it was a challenge to narrow it down, but we're excited to share the finished result. Thank you to everyone...
Photo of the Month: December 2017
I love going to the ends of the Earth to find dramatic, uncommon, extraordinarily beautiful subjects. One of those subjects is the clear night sky. It’s fascinating, especially when viewed from remote locations where there is no light pollution. Here, in Namibia, the Milky Way stands out from a...
Photo of the Month: November 2017
I decided that 2016 would be my “Year of Cuba.” I joined a group of avid birders on a Holbrook trip in hopes of experiencing as much of the country as possible. Being a travel photographer, my birding skills are fledgling at best but the itinerary fit the bill. We visited diverse habitats, from...
Photo of the Month: October 2017
Glacial lagoon near Svéitarfelagio Hornafjörour, Iceland. I was one of a group of six Jacksonville University Alumni (all former biology majors) led by Dr. Quinton White, Executive Director, Jacksonville University Marine Science Research. Charles Duggins JR. Iceland | Iceland |...
Photo of the Month: September 2017
A sunrise drive at Sabi Sands, a consortium of private landholdings just outside Kruger Park in eastern South Africa, produced some electrifying action between two leopards. The nine of us were quietly watching this young female leopard from an open safari vehicle. She had hung what was left of her...
Photo of the Month: August 2017
During a once-in-a-lifetime seven-day sailing trip in the Galápagos, we had the opportunity to see many unusual and unique species of animals and ecosystems. Each day was filled with amazing sights I had only seen on nature shows. On Rábida Island, we walked along a volcanic trail and saw fur...
Photo of the Month: July 2017
I was participating in the Cuba’s Protected Natural Landscape Photo Contest, which brought us to the Topes de Collantes nature reserve. Dr. Hiram González, a prominent Cuban ornithologist, spotted a Cuban Tody, a small, colorful, endemic Cuban bird with a large head. I was able to photograph it in...
What Does President Trump’s Announcement Mean for Travel to Cuba?
Today, June 16, President Donald Trump made a statement that will affect how U.S. citizens may engage in travel to Cuba in the future. We understand you may have concerns about how your travel plans could be impacted. Here’s what you need to know. According to the Department of Treasury Office of...
Peru: Off the Beaten Path
From Machu Picchu to the Amazon rainforest, Peru is home to abundant natural and cultural wonders. Look a little beyond these iconic destinations, however, and you’ll find lesser-known attractions for an off-the-beaten path experience. Some of these locations are remote, but well worth the trip!...