Holbrook Travel

10/16/2026

Hello from the 2026 Audubon Florida Assembly in St. Pete Beach! 🐦☀🌴 We’re excited to be taking part in this year’s event, which is off to a great start with fun field trips, engaging speakers, and a variety of learning sessions. We’re eager to discover more about the incredible conservation work happening across Florida’s 44 Audubon chapters.

If you’re in attendance, head over to the Holbrook table today or tomorrow to say hi to Kevin Van Dien, enter our book raffle, and chat about our birding expeditions. We look forward to seeing you!

10/09/2026

Certain destinations have a magical essence that is hard to put into words, and Iceland is definitely one of them. 🇮🇸 Our Specialty Travel Consultant Lisa Palmese-Graubard recently got to visit this remarkable country and experience the impressive contrast of its captivating landscapes and culture up close. 🏞

Lisa shared with us a glimpse into several of the unforgettable activities her group participated in, which included witnessing the atmospheric ambiance of the 2026 total solar eclipse from a boat, visiting iconic and breathtaking sites like Kirkjufellsfoss, Vatnshellir Cave, Ytri Tunga Beach, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir National Park, venturing out on excursions to observe whales, Puffins, and more fascinating Arctic and Subarctic wildlife, enjoying innovative farm-to-table dining at Friðheimar Greenhouse, and exploring the beautiful capital city of Reykjavík. 🐋🌘🐝

📸 by Lisa Palmese-Graubard

10/02/2026

📣 Reminder! The deadline to submit photos for our 2027 calendar is Monday, October 5.

Each year, our calendar images depict some of the highlights our travelers have had in the field. We invite you to share your best pictures from your journeys with us, past and present. In order to be eligible, your photos should be from either a trip with Holbrook Travel, a visit to Selva Verde Lodge, or a Road Scholar program coordinated by Holbrook Travel. Check out this year’s calendar photos below, and then send us your favorite shots for the chance to be featured in 2027.

Thank you to everyone who's already submitted!

🔗 Visit https://www.holbrooktravel.com/connect/share-story -calendar for more details and submission instructions.

📸 by Fran Whitlock, Ron Ceton, Nicole Land, Rajiv Roy, Jackie Kramer, Carrie Hopkins, Austin Hess, David & Laurie Nass, Pelin Karaca, Pauline Bonasia, Reinier Munguia, Gail Garber, and Alyssa Bichunsky

09/30/2026

We're having a great time at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference in Portland, Ore., with lots of interesting sessions and engaging conversations. 🦥🦋🦒🐧🦍🐠🦎

If you're in attendance, we hope you'll stop by booth #442 in the Exhibit Hall this afternoon to say hello to Debbie and Kevin. While there, you can enter our book raffle, pick up some stickers, and learn how a travel program can support your organization's mission and initiatives. Also check out the SAFE Silent Auction for your chance to snag a beautiful wildlife art print while supporting a good cause.

09/24/2026

A look back at the Costa Rican International Herpetological Symposium at Selva Verde Costa Rica Rainforest Lodge earlier this month! The event brought together researchers, naturalists, students, and biodiversity enthusiasts to share knowledge and celebrate Costa Rica’s incredible amphibians and reptiles 🦎

09/04/2026

🦅The date for the third Raptor Migration Observation Festival in Sarapiquí is approaching.
🤩Enjoy activities during the first weekends of October at various locations around town, including an open house event at the Refugio Lapa Verde 📅Oct 10.

08/26/2026

📣 Reminder: The live virtual tour of Selva Verde Costa Rica Rainforest Lodge is scheduled for tomorrow, August 27, at 11 am ET. Hosted by our friends at Wowzitude, this informative tour will be led by naturalist Iván Castillo. Come see what interesting things he might find in the rainforest! 🦋🐦🐜🌿🦥🍄

Can’t make the live event? You can register at the link below to receive a recording after it’s over.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Wowzitude Tour: Into the Living Rainforest: Costa Rica’s Selva Verde. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

08/22/2026

📣 Save the date, you’re invited!

Embark on a live, virtual tour of Selva Verde Lodge & Private Reserve to explore the lowland tropical rainforest of Sarapiquí, Costa Rica. Hosted by our friends at Wowzitude, this informative tour will be led by naturalist Iván Castillo. You may recognize Iván if you’ve traveled with us to Costa Rica before; Selva Verde is where Iván became a naturalist and began his guiding career!

Now, he’ll be leading us on a virtual journey to discover one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Through his spotting scope, we’ll watch the amazing resident bird species and other interesting rainforest creatures we happen upon. We’ll also hear a bit about Selva Verde’s history and the story of the reserve’s founder, and learn about the role that private reserves play in the protection of this fragile and resilient ecosystem. We hope you can join!

WHEN: Thursday, August 27 @ 11 am ET

REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XqWIe3aESOGIJtw8BC4H3A

Selva Verde Costa Rica Rainforest Lodge Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center Best Adventures Travel

📸 by Andrea Holbrook, Gabriel González, & Keyla Campos