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The Eternal Power of the Underdog PAGE 1
Retirement Is Far From Boring for Jane Haddock PAGE 2
Do Pets Fit Into Your Retirement Plan?
Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Breadcrumbs PAGE 3
3 Places to View Natural Wonders PAGE 4
ONE-OF-A-KIND NATURESCAPES
BIOLUMINESCENT PLANKTON IN JAMAICA
NORTHERN LIGHTS IN SCANDINAVIA One of the most elusive natural wonders, the Aurora Borealis, can only be seen on dark nights in the most northern parts of the world. That makes Sweden and its Scandinavian neighbors a great place to see this phenomenon. From December through April, you’ll have your best chance of seeing the northern lights. Sightings are dependent on solar activity, so it’s impossible to predict the exact timing and location, but the longer, darker nights of winter and early spring provide a higher likelihood of a sighting. Eco tip: Book your trip through a responsible travel company, such as those that practice a fair- trade policy.
If you’re lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, you might see rare sights that tickle the imagination — baby turtles scuttling toward water, glowing lagoons, or a shimmering sky. But when and where do you need to be to catch these natural wonders? Beach, which gets its name from the many turtles that nest along its shores. During late spring and summer, the waves subside, allowing turtles to crawl onto the beach to lay their eggs. Baby turtles hatch at night and make their way to the water by the light of the moon. If you do head to the beach at night to see this spectacle, don’t use white light, as it can disrupt the turtles’ progress (that means no flash photography). Eco tip: Look, but don’t touch! It’s illegal to touch a sea turtle in Hawaii. SEA TURTLES HATCHING IN HAWAII On Oahu’s North Shore, head to Turtle
Imagine looking out at the water as the sky gets dark and seeing it turn a bright, glowing blue. That’s the sight you might be treated to at the Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica, where dinoflagellates, microscopic organisms in the water, lend their glow to the lagoon. These tiny organisms thrive in areas where salt water and fresh water meet, making the lagoon in springtime an ideal place to see them. Eco tip: To ensure this magical sight will remain for years to come, always go with a “pack it in, pack it out” mentality. Take all of your belongings with you when you leave and be respectful of the beautiful environment that is yours to enjoy.
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