“The world has been watching Iceland, waiting for its government ... In places like Greenland and Alaska, whale meat and blubber helped the indigenous people get through the long, cold winters.

Iceland is home to numerous whale-watching sites throughout the country, particularly in the summer, when numerous species flock to their waters. The main attractions are, as in the Dominican Republic ...

In Cabo San Lucas, the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez meet, resulting in a biodiverse area that "transforms into a ...

Iceland's booming tourist industry, which includes popular whale-watching tours, is also in direct opposition to the hunt. “If the government and licensees cannot guarantee welfare requirements ...

Now tests carried out at Iceland's Marine Research Institute ... "Four of them have been killed by whalers and one is a very beloved whale watching object and is still alive - they are very ...

Nicetravel Iceland's tours are lauded by travelers ... are just as revered. The original whale watching operator in Reykjavík, Elding wins praise from travelers for its popular whale watching ...

Almost two years ago, Iceland’s Hvalur Inc., headed by Kristjan Loftsson, suspended its fin whale hunt. It continued however to export thousands of tons of mainly fin whale products, principally to ...

Whale watching is a major tourist attraction in Northern Iceland. The most popular Icelandic cruise port is Reykjavik, followed by Akureyri in the north of the country, Isafjordur in the ...

Summer is also prime time for whale watching tours. While these magnificent creatures can be seen in the deep waters off Iceland from April to October, the peak time is during the summer months.

Other top attractions include the Harpa, a stunning prismatic waterfront opera house, the Old Harbour with its fishing boats and whale-watching tours and the National Museum of Iceland ...