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Our last article was on Syria – let’s go to a totally different world … Branson’s ecoresort project 😉 The Chairman of the Virgin Group is to develop an eco-resort in the Caribbean where it is planned to create twenty exclusive villas as well as a beachfront restaurant on the new “Mosquito Island”, which he …
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A very interesting article from International Herald Tribune on Libya …. Libya just unveiled an important ecotourism project covering renewable energy, waste recycling … Enjoy the reading … Here in this remote eastern region of Libya whose bleak hills resemble a lunar landscape, the Green Mountain Sustainable Development Area is the latest in a spate …
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This is an interesting article following our articles on Ecotourism in Europe and particularly in South Europe. Concern is growing absolutely everywhere and we are happy to share this trend with you … A great range of ideas, experiences and areas of expertise were shared and debated at a symposium on alternative tourism in the …
Greek nature – EcotourismNotwithstanding its limited surface area, Greece is endowed with a particularly rich and diversified natural environment as a result of a rare geomorphology, with many striking natural contrasts and areas of great ecological value. The country’s abundant natural gifts –thousands of indented coasts, imposing rocky massifs, caves, gorges, lakes, rivers, biotopes of …
Looking at Europe as a destination, we found our that it is far easier to find “eco” travel places in the South rather than in the North. Below are some examples from this reality: Spain, Portugal and Italy are ahead of the curve in offering agritourism experiences, where visitors stay in rural homes, farms, wine …
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an interesting article from travelmole.com, showing that eco-tourism is being more and more watched … by everyone, including the Pope … As the northern hemisphere holiday season opens, the Vatican has issued a set of guidelines for tourists on making their vacations more environmentally friendly. Reuters reports the Vatican has issued a set of suggestions …
Some interesting information from the specialist: http://www.ecoindia.com Ecotourism in IndiaIndia, the land of varied geography offers several tourist destinations that not just de-stress but also rejuvenate you. There are several ways to enjoy Mother Nature in most pristine way. The few places like the Himalayan Region, Kerala, the northeast India, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and …
Combine altruism with adventurous travel in these emerging vacation spots.By Rebecca Ruiz, Forbes.com Inspired by Southeast Asia’s natural beauty and rich culture, many travelers are showing an interest in the area’s alternative “eco” vacations, like the one offered in the Thai National Forests. Participants on this 10-day tour (airfare and two nights’ stay in Bangkok …
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Though “ecotourism” is a vague term to most consumers, Andy Drumm, a senior ecotourism specialist at the Nature Conservancy, says there are specific components to look for in a vacation marketed with the word. Where the environment is concerned, Drumm says tourists should ask whether or not a tour operator or hotel is certified and …
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Extract from travelmole.com IRELAND GREEN GUIDE LAUNCHED Ecoescape:Ireland is a new handbook to green travel in Ireland. Written by Irish travel writer, Catherine Mack, this new guide follows the recent successful launch of ecoescape: UK. In this groundbreaking book, Catherine gives a personal insight into her top 50 ecoescapes around the country. Full of practical …