Articles tagged ‘Destinations’
Ecotourism Vacations in United States
By Linda | March 28th, 2008 |
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When people think of holidays in America visions of Hollywood, Disneyland, Las Vegas and New York City spring to mind. These are all great destinations of course but they’re not exactly overflowing in ecotourism opportunities; no, for a greener than green vacation eco travellers need to ignore the usual American holiday brochures and [...]
Ecotourism Vacations in Alaska
By Linda | March 28th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Alaska, the 49th US state, may be cold and relatively barren yet it remains extremely popular with eco tourists keen to view its majestic glaciers and abundant wildlife and with adrenaline seeking travellers; adventure opportunities abound.
Mount McKinley, North America’s largest mountain, in Denali National Park offers exciting routes for hikers and cyclists as do [...]
Ecotourism Vacations in Canada
By Linda | March 28th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Canada does very little to sell itself as a destination because the images depicting the boundless natural landscapes speak for themselves; they draw travellers from far and wide seeking the great outdoors.
Canada is also a rich cultural melting pot with the French influence undoubtedly dominating and while most of the French-speaking region is based around [...]
Snow Leopard Vodka Fund New Conservation Projects
By Linda | February 22nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The boutique Snow Leopard Vodka has announced it will be funding two new conservation projects in conjunction with the International Snow Leopard Trust of Seattle, USA.
The first project intends to teach the children of Kyrgyzstan in an eco-camp to educate them about their mountain’s fragile ecosystem and how their input is needed in the future [...]
The Return of the Wolf to Yellowstone National Park
By Linda | February 18th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A few nights ago a programme called Strange Days, televised by Planet Earth TV, discussed what happens to an environment when predators are removed. The documentary makers found that when natural predators are left to flourish so too does an ecosystem.
Hunters Become the Hunted
A problem was highlighted in Yellowstone National Park. Local researchers studying the [...]
Galápagos Islands on Unesco Danger List due to Mass Tourism
By Linda | February 13th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
News that the Galápagos Islands, the world’s first World Heritage Site, are under threat has again put mass tourism in the spotlight.
The Galápagos are a cluster of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean sitting just west of Ecuador, South America. They are best known for their wealth of unique native species and are thought to [...]
New Ecological Travel Guides by VERY Publications
By Linda | February 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Just when you thought you’d found your favourite travel guides another lot pops on to the market to cause confusion but these aren’t any old tourist guides, no, eco travellers, the VERYstyleguide Ecological focuses specifically on the various aspects enviro tourists get excited about like, green restaurants, ethical businesses or alternative travel in the city [...]
Ecotourism News 7 Feb 08
By Linda | February 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The Indonesia Logue has reported on some new ecotourism developments in the southern Asian region.
Wonosobo in Central Java is planning a regreening program for the area and have involved around 810,000 locals in the project.
In Central Sulawesi, Lore Lindu National Park, a protected rainforest rich in flora and fauna, is being promoted [...]
Rancho La Puerta, Eco Spa Resort Since 1940
By Linda | February 6th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The world’s very first destination spa in Tecate, on the Mexico/California border, was lovingly created and designed by two people who firmly believed in habitat conservation, organic farming and sustainable living.
Today, the family-run Rancho La Puerta has developed into one of the best examples of an Eco Spa in North America.
Humble Beginnings
Almost 70 years ago [...]
Responsible Travel Matters to UK Holidaymakers
By Linda | February 4th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
An exclusive survey carried out by The Times newspaper in the UK has revealed up to 78% of Britons take into account whether the holiday they’re booking is eco-friendly or responsible.
This is great news for those who have ploughed their time and efforts into providing environmentally sound tours, resorts and packages. And, wonderful news, too, [...]
