Jul 27, 2016
Special Expeditions: Upcoming Trips to Join
Special promotion: Book your spot by August 31 and save $50 per person! Use code SECAT16
Our latest catalog of upcoming special expeditions is landing in mailboxes soon.
Jul 25, 2016
Protecting Bird Habitats in Partnership with National Audubon
Holbrook Travel is excited to be selected by National Audubon Society to help support bird-based tourism in key areas along the flyways for migratory and local species.
Jun 27, 2016
Holbrook Attends NMEA 2016 Annual Conference
Members of Holbrook Travel’s team will be making a trip to Orlando, Florida, for the National Marine Educators Associations’ 2016 Annual Conference from June 27 to 30.
Apr 22, 2016
Helping Out in Ecuador
A Note from Andrea Holbrook
There are some places that are like home for us at Holbrook; Ecuador is one of them.
On Saturday evening, April 16th, a powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Ecuador.
Mar 22, 2016
World Water Day
Each year on March 22nd people from across the globe become aware of water related issues and the opportunities to help aid them.
Mar 17, 2016
Holbrook Attends National Science Teachers Association Conference
Lisa Palmese-Graubard and Chris Bensley will be representing Holbrook Travel in the Music City Center from March 31-April 3 for the annual NSTA Conference.
Several speakers will be at the event, mo
Nov 6, 2015
Visit Holbrook at the NABT Conference
Debbie Sturdivant Jordan and Lisa Palmese-Graubard will be representing Holbrook Travel at the National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Providence, Rhode Island
Oct 23, 2015
Visit Holbrook at the Florida Audubon Assembly
Debbie Sturdivant Jordan will be representing Holbrook Travel at the Florida Audubon Assembly this weekend, October 23-24, at the Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland, Florida.
Oct 9, 2015
Join the "Big Sit" this Weekend
This weekend, October 10-11, is the annual Big Sit! birding event. This international event is hosted by Bird Watcher’s Digest and it was founded by the New Haven (Connecticut) Bird Club.
Sep 16, 2015
Andrea Holbrook to Speak at Cuba Panel Discussion
Holbrook Travel President Andrea Holbrook will participate as an expert panelist in a discussion about Cuba on Thursday, September 17, in Orlando, Fla.
The session, “Selling Cuba,” will take place
Aug 4, 2015
Job Opening: Marketing Manager
Holbrook Travel is seeking qualified applicants for an open position on our marketing team.
The Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning and coordination of all marketing initiatives to meet
Jun 22, 2015
News: Flooding at Selva Verde Lodge
Early on Sunday morning there was a flash flood in the Sarapiquí region of Costa Rica that affected a restricted part of Selva Verde Lodge.
May 28, 2015
Great News from Fund for Teachers
Great news, teachers! Previously a regional teacher grant program, Fund for Teachers now awards grants to preK-12 educators from across the country.
Apr 22, 2015
Happy Earth Day!
There is no better way to appreciate the ground we stand on, the air we breathe, and the beautiful aspects of nature around us than celebrating with a holiday!
Earth Day is an annual event to
Mar 28, 2015
Happy Birthday, Giovanna Holbrook!
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Giovanna Holbrook, founder of Holbrook Travel and Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve!
Mar 23, 2015
Ready to Travel to Cuba? Four New Tours For You to Join
In the past week, we’ve added four brand new Cuba tours for you to join on our website.
Mar 20, 2015
A Look at Conservation Efforts by the Charles Darwin Foundation
Home to some of the most beautiful and memorable wildlife and nature in the world, the Galapagos is a top destination for many. Visitors travel to the islands to admire and enjoy this little piece of
Mar 11, 2015
Operation RubyThroat Celebrates 25th Citizen Science Hummingbird Expedition
A note from Dr.
Mar 9, 2015
Photo from Selva Verde Lodge Named a Finalist in Smithsonian Annual Photography Contest
Alvero Cubero Vega's photo of a caracolera snake has been named one of ten finalists in the "Natural World" category of Smithsonian's annual photography contest.
Feb 24, 2015
Visit Holbrook at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education
Lisa Palmese-Graubard and Lindsay Taulbee, two representatives from Holbrook Global Field Expeditions, will be travelling to the “Windy City” for the National Science Teachers Association Conference o
Feb 23, 2015
Paulo Valerio Reveals Costa Rica's Birding Hot Spots
Join birding and natural history specialist Paulo Valerio as he reveals the birding hot spots of Costa Rica at Lotusland in Santa Barbara, California.
Feb 17, 2015
Todd Gustafson Featured in "Birds of the World" Exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Since February 7th, visitors to the San Diego Natural History Museum can see stunning imagery of birds from every continent by fourteen award-winning wildlife photographers, including Todd Gustafson o
Feb 16, 2015
Protecting the Macaws
Macaws are a species of bird that many people around the world obtain as pets.
Feb 12, 2015
NANPA Nature Photography Summit
Holbrook Travel will be attending the NANPA Nature Photography Summit this February in San Diego. Vice President of Development, Pelin Karaca, will be attending with photographer Todd Gustafson.
Feb 9, 2015
Share the Love with Wild Animals this Valentine's Day
Are you still looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone? That gift that says, thoughtful AND cute? Well, look no further!
Feb 6, 2015
Marketing Internship: Positions Now Open For Fall
Holbrook Travel’s marketing/communications internship is a unique opportunity for students to experience the travel industry from a communications perspective.
Feb 3, 2015
All You Need is Ecuador: See the Ad from Super Bowl 49
Like Nowhere Else • All in One Place • So Close This past weekend Ecuador made history by becoming the first foreign country to have an advertisement featured during the commercial break of the Super
Jan 27, 2015
It's a New Day in Cuba...
A note from our president, Andrea Holbrook:
As some of you know, Holbrook Travel has been operating programs to Cuba since 2000, when we received the Travel Service Provider license.
Jan 14, 2015
Holbrook is traveling to California for the 2015 Road Scholar Road Show
As one of Road Scholar’s largest program providers, Holbrook will be attending the 2015 Road Scholar Road Show in California.
Jan 9, 2015
Visit us at the 18th Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival
Do you enjoy travelling to beautiful countries and experiencing exquisite birds in their natural habitats?
Dec 31, 2014
Happy New Year from Holbrook Travel!
The Holbrook Travel office will be closed on January 1st, 2015 in observance of New Year's Day. Our office will reopen on January 2nd. Happy New Year!
Dec 29, 2014
This singing sloth wants to #SaveTheAmericans
Americans leave over 500,000,000 vacation days unused. The problem is real.
Dec 23, 2014
Happy Holidays from Holbrook Travel!
The Holbrook Travel office will be closed after 3pm EST on December 24th and all day December 25th in observance of Christmas. Our office will reopen on December 26th.
Dec 15, 2014
Video: Operation RubyThroat in the news
Dr. Bill Hilton Jr. was recently featured as a "hometown hero" by his local news channel CN2 in South Carolina for his dedication to environmental research.
Dec 15, 2014
Holbrook Holiday Party 2014
On Saturday, December 13th the Holbrook team gathered together to celebrate the holiday season. Thanks to Laura Hare for the photos!
Dec 3, 2014
Help Save Science in the Galápagos
A little farther off the west coast of Ecuador, the serene and picturesque Galápagos have captivated visitors with endless opportunities to snorkel with sea lions, meet giant tortoises and interact wi
Dec 1, 2014
Enter to Win a Spot on our Field-Based Learning Seminar in Costa Rica!
Between the hands-on learning experiences and the opportunity to sharpen your skills to plan, design and lead your students on international excursions, this program creates the perfect balance of edu
Nov 11, 2014
Holbrook Goes to Cleveland for NABT Conference
November 12-15 Sandy Schmidt will be representing Holbrook Travel in Cleveland, Ohio for the NABT Professional Development Conference.
Nov 5, 2014
Holbrook Travel Heads to Orlando for the NSTA Regional Conference
Lisa Palmese-Graubard will represent Holbrook in Orlando, Fla. November 6-8 for the NSTA area conference on science education.
Aug 15, 2014
Panama Canal Celebrates 100 Years
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the official opening of the Panama Canal. A formidable project that was initially undertaken by France in the 1880s, abandoned, and later resumed by the U.S.
May 29, 2014
Holbrook Travel Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On May 29, 1974, Giovanna Holbrook filed the paperwork that formally established Holbrook Travel as a company. Thanks to Mrs.
Jan 31, 2014
100th Anniversary of the Panama Canal
Photo by Laurie McLaughlin
This August marks the centennial anniversary of the gateway to the world, the Panama Canal.
Jun 11, 2013
Giovanna Holbrook's Travel Philosophy
In the following video clip, our founder Giovanna Holbrook explains her personal travel philosophy.