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Ecoventura Galapagos Cruises Win Rainforest Alliance Approval

Published by Mishka

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Intrigued by the elusive quality of the Galapagos Islands, 16th century Spanish soldiers christened them “Islas Encantadas”, meaning “Bewitched Islands”. A century later, Spaniards still had a hard time believing these islands had any physical shape at all, appearing and disappearing as they did in the mist and fog.

Fast forward four centuries and you find these islands have managed to retain a mysterious aura about them, causing David Attenborough to declare it “the most astonishing place on Earth”. Read More

Peace Through Tourism

Published by Linda McCormick

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This article originally appeared in Ethical Taveler News, but I wanted to share it with our readers as it has such a good message about the positive aspects of tourism. It was written by Natalie Lefevre for EthicalTraveler.org

As one of the largest industries in the world, tourism has a significant impact on many societies. Although this impact is most often viewed in economic terms, an increasing number of researchers believes that specific forms of tourism can bring about peace, or at least decrease the possibility of conflict.

However, such positive effects are unlikely to come through mass or corporatized forms of tourism, which are often damaging to indigenous cultures and the environment, as Sudipta Kiran Sarkar and Babu P. George emphasize in their research paper “Peace Through Alternative Tourism: Case Studies from Bengal, India.” Read More

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How to Pack Your Bag to Pass Security [INFOGRAPHIC]

Published by Linda McCormick

As much as it pains us, airport security is strict and is here to stay. Learning how to pack your luggage so that everything passes even the most power-crazy security guard’s eye can take some practice. Once you relent and realise that you’ve no choice but to conform to some of the more ridiculous security standards in some countries, you’ll see that packing so your hand luggage passes rigorous searches forces you to pack light, which can’t be a bad thing.

This infograph, complied by Travel Insurance Guide, shows what is allowed and what’s not, and the best way to pack your gear for any trip. It may have been devised a while ago, but the same statutes still apply. Read More

How Do You Save Your Travel Dollars?

Published by Linda McCormick

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So you’ve decided you’re jetting off on a big trip, one of a lifetime, one that includes investigating more than one continent and more than one fabulous eco tour. Problem is the travel money bank isn’t as full as you’d like it to be, even though you’ve been trying hard to save for ages – well, trying… a bit.

The time has come to conjure up new and creative ways of saving money to ensure you get to go on your trip of a lifetime before your time runs out! Read More

Radisson Hotels Go Green

Published by Gabi Logan

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Among major hotel brands, the Radisson chain is setting a clear example: eco-friendly accommodations should be the norm, not the exception.

All over the world, Radisson hotels are making the switch from wasteful to watchful. Going beyond waste recycling, reusing towels and sheets, and unplugging unused appliances, several Radisson locations have instituted major new programs to merit an eco-hotel label.

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Between Nature and Nurture: The World’s Most Luxurious Eco Resorts

Published by Hilary Ferrand

Vacations are meant to be getaways – escapes from everyday life that leave you feeling relaxed and rested. The memories you make give you something to look forward to when responsibilities of the remainder of the year start to get you down. Some travelers find rejuvenation by losing themselves in the beauty of the untouched natural spaces. Others find peace on 100-count sheets, and being waited on hand and foot.

Whatever your pleasure, you’re sure to find the perfect spot for your next retreat on our list of the world’s top eco resorts.

1. The Colony Hotel, Maine

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Manicured lawns lined with white adirondack chairs and peppered with mounds of native wildflowers set the tone for seaside elegance in this largely undercover eco resort. While the Colony Hotel does its best to get the word out about their green practices, the property is still better known for having a long, vibrant history as a first-class New England resort. Overlooking both the Kennebunk River and the Atlantic Ocean, the views and sea-salted breezes create the perfect setting for washing your cares away. Read More

Australian Wax Tip Eco-Bananas

Published by Megan Fizell

Nestled against the piles of yellow bananas in grocery stores around Australia are bunches of small yellow bananas with bright red waxed tips. The fruit is the product of farmers Frank and Dianne Sciacca of Pacific Coast Produce, which is located in Northern Queensland near Innisfail among the sugar fields of the region.

Established in 1999, the farm produces the wax tip eco-banana through environmentally friendly farming practices.

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