Here are three unique opportunities for travelers seeking the ultimate outdoor adventures this season for native fauna sightings.
The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa | Jackson, WY At The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa, the recently resurrected luxury boutique hotel nestled between the Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges in Jackson, WY, a spacious deck, overlooking Saddle Butte and Flat Creek, was designed specifically for spotting local fauna. Complimentary binoculars, comfy chairs, outdoor fireplaces, and more are available all winter long for guests hoping to locate deer, elk, bison or moose from the comfort of their lodge. For more adventurous options, the resort offers tours with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris that will get visitors up close and personal with the native species or opt for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of an intimate elk refuge sleigh ride to uniquely immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort | Riviera Maya, MX
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, immerses guests fully into nature, where local species roam openly, as it is perched on the warm sand of the Caribbean sea and surrounded by the lush jungle of the Riviera Maya. The all-inclusive resort, offers a complimentary “All Nature Experience” year round which emphasizes on-property outdoor activities including tours where visitors are led through the grounds by a professional naturalist pointing out the local flora and fauna, such as spot coatis, spider and howler monkeys, green and black iguanas, white-tailed deer, parrots, spotted eagle rays, barracuda and other incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
Ecoventura | Galapagos This winter, experience a once in a lifetime opportunity exploring the enchanted Galapagos Islands aboard Ecoventura, a sustainable and sleek, modern mega-yacht. Intimate and exclusive for just 20 guests, the luxury expedition yachts are managed like floating boutique hotels. The seven-night itineraries include educational briefings led by two certified naturalists, who stay on board with guests for the duration of the trip. Daily activities include beautiful snorkeling opportunities, kayaking, beach walks and hiking tours that bring visitors close to the destination’s most fascinating species. With consistently warm weather year round, wildlife wanders freely and fearlessly throughout the protected archipelago, so travelers frequently find themselves swimming with sea turtles, sun bathing with sea lions or face-to-face with the famous blue-footed boobies.
