Nature’s Wonders, Travel to Inspire

We take vacations, and journey to new destinations for many reasons. No matter why, the core of how travel can transform us for the better, comes down to experiencing unique and special moments. With these moments, we create memories, expand our horizons, and connect with the incredible world, which is simply waiting for us to explore it more. When we visit a place, near or far, sometimes Mother Nature gives us a gift, a unique encounter if you will, such as witnessing the Aurora Borealis in Alaska or Norway, watching a lion pride on a hunt in Africa, or sailing with Dolphins along the bow of a ship in the Pacific. These are Nature’s Wonders, and anyone whom has ever had a first-hand encounter these stunning experiences, will understand just how profound and awe-inspiring these adventures can be.

There are more intimate experiences to be had as well, my daughter, Lana, for example was standing at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland soon after we arrived there for trip around the island. The wind was strong, the view spectacular. A most unexpected thing occurred. As she was removing the lens cap off her camera (this was before the age of digital), she heard a CLINK, something had hit the lens. She took her hand away, only to see a small flake of stone, about the size of a quarter, had LANDED IN HER HAND. As Lana puts it, “Ireland literally gave me a gift, it was as though She was saying Welcome Home.” (We have Irish in our blood so this trip was already special to begin with.) You can’t replicate this experience, nor will it ever be forgotten.

While I can’t arrange for Mother Nature to give you such a gift, I can help you enjoy a natural adventure, and be a part of, or witness to some of nature’s most intriguing and exciting events and phenomenon. To help inspire the dreamer in you, here are some examples of Nature’s Experiences.

We’ll start close to home, right in Portland, Oregon. Animal lovers, birdwatchers, families, anyone who wants to see a Wonder in the sky, plan a stay in Portland during September, and spend an evening at Chapman Elementary School in NW Portland. Here you will see part of an annual migration of thousands of Vaux’s Swifts. Since the 1980’s the Swift Watch has seen anywhere between 4,000 and 15,000 birds swarming at dusk. Together they rush out from the Chapman Elementary School chimney. Some years have recorded as many as 35,000 at this one nesting site. CLICK HERE to watch a great video of the swifts from a couple years ago

If you have not seen a bio-luminescent beach or ocean before, this is a must do adventure.

Plankton (and sometimes bacteria) blooms throughout the world’s oceans sometimes include glowing swarms of these microscopic creatures, which make the water and beaches aglow. You can experience this spectacular phenomenon at a variety of places such as Puerto Rico, California or the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean. CLICK HERE to watch a video of bio-luminescent waters from a beach in the Maldives.

Travel to Bolivia for a one of a kind experience, where you can discover Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest, most expansive, purest slat flat. This high elevation salt flat is so vast and bright, that during the wet season, from January through March, the vista is turned into a panoramic reflection of the sky, often called “God’s Mirror. This is a once-in-a-lifetime journey, which can be made easy and comfortable with a Soft & High Adventure vacation plan, a great way to travel to remote locations and still enjoy some ‘creature comforts’, and more important, a top-quality guide to get you there. CLICK HERE to watch a video of the awe-inspiring reflections witnessed at Salar de Uyuni.

Check back soon for more inspiring encounters you can experience with Nature’s Wonders. The agents of C.P. Trips are here to help you plan a vacation full of transformative memories. Enjoy a worry-free journey with the support and care of a local Travel Professional*. Visit our website, cptrips.com to explore the latest in travel ideas, promotions and more. Call us at (503) 658-5646 or email us at cptrips@aol.com today- Keep Calm and Travel On.

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