Have you ever attended a "webinar"? It's an interactive online conference where you can see photos and/or video and hear audio. You can often ask questions of the moderator and panelists via a dialogue panel on your computer screen.On Wednesday night I attended just such a webinar presented by Lindblad Expeditions. Elizabeth Crabill aptly hosted the evening that focused on the company's Galapagos Islands cruise packages and Peru land journeys.
Elizabeth kicked off the 30-minute webinar by introducing expedition leader Lynn Fowler. (Yes, she is related to zoologist Jim Fowler who hosted Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Jim is her uncle.)
Lynn has been with Lindlad for decades and has spent over 30 years in the Galapagos Islands. It was refreshing to hear her enthusiasm for this very special archipelago at the Equator. Lynn's credentials speak for themselves:
- B.A. in Biology from Earlham College, Richmond, VA
- M.A. in Zoology from the University of Florida
- In 1978, she was one of the first female naturalist guides in the Galapagos National Park
- Doctorate from the University of Florida, based on giant tortoise research
- Elected to the Charles Darwin Foundation's General Assembly
Lynn took webinar viewers on a virtual journey to the year-round destination of the Galapagos Islands, explaining what visitors can expect to see on these volcanic islands—sea lions, seals, giant tortoises, sea turtles, crabs, stingrays, iguanas, penguins, comorants, the waved albatros, frigatebirds, red- and blue-footed boobies, and finches.
Lindblad's two Galapagos ships—the 48-passenger National Geographic Islander and the 110-passenger National Geographic Endeavour—were also discussed. Itineraries are 10 days; 16 if you also book the Peru land add-on.
Lindblad's two Galapagos ships—the 48-passenger National Geographic Islander and the 110-passenger National Geographic Endeavour—were also discussed. Itineraries are 10 days; 16 if you also book the Peru land add-on.
After Lynn's slideshow, participants were introduced to Lynda Prono. Lynda is a reservations specialist for Lindblad and she discussed the Galapagos options as well as the add-on land package to Peru and Machu Pico.
In addition to Lindblad's current 25% off cruise fares for certain dates in 2009, webinar guests were also offered $250 off per person if they booked within a week.
If you're thinking of traveling with Lindblad, definitely invest the time and attend one of their webinars. Check Lindblad's website for the full webinar schedule. The next event, focusing on Alaska vacations, takes place on March 25 at 7 pm EST. Sign up for the Alaska webinar now!
For more information about Lindblad Expeditions and their partnership with National Geographic, talk with your travel agent or visit Lindblad's website.
Photo courtesy of photographer Michael S. Nolan and Lindblad Expeditions.
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