Vacation Locations

San Diego Whale Watching

It’s no secret to anyone that the coast of San Diego
is the ideal place to watch the annual migration of
the gray whale.  Looked upon as one of nature’s ultimate
spectacles; the migration of gray whales is nothing
short of breathtaking.  The coastline of San Diego is
one of their migratory points as they travel from the
waters of the Arctic to the warmer regions of the Baja
(California), where females also give birth.

Every year, roughly 26,000 gray whales will make the
long journey of 10,000+ miles from the Arctic to the Baja
and back.  If you look at this journey and compare it to
any other mammal, you’ll notice that the gray whale by
far has the greatest amount of traveling at hand.

If you’ve never experienced whale watching, you’ll be
happy to know that anyone will find it memorable - young
or old.  Spotting a gray whale along the coastline is
something that is truly a memorable moment, making you
stop for a second and truly appreciate these awesome
mammals.

If you ask the Birch Aquarium in San Diego, you’ll find
that gray whales are seen most frequently from December
through March.  While they travel in dozens normally,
it’s nothing to see pods of them (2 - 3) as they travel
during migration.  Throughout the coast of San Diego,
you can easily spot these whales as they are somewhat
slow swimmers.

During their swimming, they will normally dive to a depth
of 100 feet or more for a few minutes, then surface and
blow.  Then, they will do a few shallow dives, before
making that deep dive again.  When watching whales, figuring
out this pattern makes the success of watching them all
the more fun and exciting.

While there are many common places to watch whales,
nothing seems to compare to the excitement of watching them
from aboard a cruise.  There are many cruises that take
place in San Diego, many of which offer unbeatable deals.
From H&M Landing to the Birch Aquarium, cruises are some of
the best ways to see the beauty and tranquility of the
traveling gray whales.

The beauty of the gray whales can also be seen from many
points of the San Diego coast, including the Cabrillo
National Monument on Point Loma or the cliffs of Torrey Pines
State Beach.  Along these points, you can see the whales as
they make their travels.

Whether it’s a cruise or just watching from the coast, whale
watching in San Diego is something you truly have to see to
appreciate.  You can take your kids, family, or even your
friends.  Whale watching can definately be exciting, all you
have to do is plan your day and enjoy everything that the
beauty of the gray whale will provide you with.

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Be a Courier and Practically Fly Free

If you ever wanted to travel to a far off place, but just don’t have the money for the airfare, there is an exciting option.  Have you ever considered being a Courier for an air messenger service?

It is relatively easy how the courier system works.  It is extremely cost effective to move documents via airmail.  However shipping each document individually actually costs a lot more than one person’s flight ticket.  As a courier, you agree to carry the documents or whatever needs delivery in exchange for a heavily reduced airfare ticket.  The only downside is you have to pack lightly, because most services only allow you to carry on board luggage.

Now if you’re thinking to yourself, I don’t want to pick up packages and drop them off.  Not to worry, most courier services, take care of the logistics of the package, all you have to do is carry the invoices or small paperwork to the destination point.  For someone that would like to save a lot on airfare, it’s not that much to ask. 

Most courier seats are heavily reduced.  For instance an international flight may cost you less than a couple hundred bucks.  There are many services that help you locate and become a courier.  There are also many books and guides that explain the ins and outs of the industry.  So the next you want to fly cheap, think of being a courier.
 

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Disney Dollars and Disneyland Merchandise Cards

When it comes to kids and money, we all know what
happens. The money either gets spent the wrong way,
or it gets lost. With Disney Dollars and Disneyland
Merchandise cards, you may be able to cut down on
some of this.

Disney Dollars work just like cash at Disneyland.
They can be used anywhere in the park, and at
certain hotels. They can even be used at local
Disney stores in your area. The Disneyland
Merchandise Card works more like a credit card. The
amount of money you load on the card is how much
is available. All of this fits quite nicely into the
FreePass holder, so there will be less chance of
losing the dollars or the card.

You can also purchase a Disneyland Resort Gift
Card. This card can only be used at the Disney
Resorts, as well as stores that accept credit cards
at Disneyland. These cards also make great gift
items for anyone who loves Disneyland, or for
anyone who is planning a trip to Disneyland. This is
a great way to budget money for souvenirs as well
as snack items while at Disneyland.

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