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Alaska, United States The 49th state is arguably best known for one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet – humpback whales?lunge-feeding. Groups of humpbacks construct enormous circular fishing nets with bubbles to catch vast shoals of herring then launch themselves high into the air with their mouths wide open.? Best in August (but can be observed throughout summer). USA most epic 2. Western Cape, South Africa This is one of the few places where you can watch whales from coastal footpaths, restaurants, cafés and even from the comfort of your hotel bed. Hermanus in particular has some of the best land-based whale watching in the world.? Best from June-November (peak season is October),http://siemprelucenacf.es/index.php/component/user/?option=com_content&view=article&id=115cheapjordanshoesfreeshipping.com/bolg. [img]/content/dam/Travel/2017/January/whale-south-africa.jpg?imwidth=480[/img] One can spot whales from the shore at Hermanus Credit: BEATE RHOMBERG/BEATE RHOMBERG 3. Iceland Minke whales, humpback whales, blue whales and orcas can all be spotted off Iceland. There are some fabulous whale-watching trips from the harbour in Reykjavík city centre, but some of the best are from Húsavík on the spectacular north coast: whale watching in the light of the midnight sun,http://leonardo.zsme.pl/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=0cheapjordanshoesfreeshipping.com/bolg, just below the Arctic Circle, is a truly unforgettable experience.? Best May-September (blue whales mainly June/early July). [img]/content/dam/Travel/2017/January/whale-iceland.jpg?imwidth=480[/img] Minke whales, humpback whales, blue whales and orcas can all be spotted off Iceland Credit: Alexey Stiop/Photographer: Alexey Stiop 4. Canadian Arctic The frozen north of Canada is the place to go for three Arctic whale species. Churchill is particularly good for spotting belugas, and seeing them there is relatively easy. Baffin Island has belugas, narwhals and bowheads. It’s possible to camp on the ice,Kicksokok.com, near their feeding grounds, or search from an expedition cruise ship.? Best from June-August. 5. Isle of Mull,http://www.bjfshfe.com/E_GuestBook.aspcheapjordanshoesfreeshipping.com/bolg, Scotland The weather may be fickle, and a fair amount of patience is required to find whales off the rugged west coast of Scotland. But this is a great place to see minke whales (and lots of other wildlife) to reward the time and effort.? Best from April-September. [img]/content/dam/Travel/2017/January/whale-isle-of-mull-AP.jpg?imwidth=480[/img] The Isle of Mull Credit: Richard Kellett Photography/Richard Kellett 6. Dominica, Caribbean The “Nature Island” has a small resident population of sperm whales off the coast (often visible from shore) and there are some delightful half-day trips to see them. Failing that,cheap air jordans, there are lots of smaller whales and dolphins here, too.? Sperm whales are present year-round but whale watching is best from November-April. [img]/content/dam/Travel/2017/January/whale-sperm-AP.jpg?imwidth=480[/img] A sperm whale Credit: sokko_natalia - Fotolia/Natalia Sokko 7.?The Maldives Warm, tropical seas and a good chance of seeing some of the more unusual whale species. It’s quiet, too – unlike some better known whale watching destinations, you can sail for hours or even days without seeing another soul. Best from February to April and October to November. 8. Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic minke whales, humpback whales and orcas gather along the peninsula in significant numbers during the southern summer. Seeing them among the ice, with some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world as a backdrop, is unforgettable.? Best later in the season (February and March). 9. Baja California, Mexico The Pacific coast of Mexico is arguably the best place in the world for sheer variety, with friendly grey whales in their breeding lagoons, singing humpback whales off the peninsula’s southern tip, and everything from blue whales to Bryde’s whales in the Sea of Cortez.? Best from?February-April. [img]/content/dam/Travel/2017/January/whale-cortez-ALAMY.jpg?imwidth=480[/img] A breaching humpback off the coast of Mexico Credit: ALAMY 10. Vancouver Island Johnstone Strait, between northern Vancouver Island and the mainland, is one of the best places in the world to see orcas. Half-day trips leave from Telegraph Cove,jordans for cheap, and a number of other communities dotted along the coast,cheap jordans online, and encounter lots of wildlife along the way.? Best from mid June-October. 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