Articles related to "Eco Tourism"

Greenies, volunteer tourists and responsible travelers should bookmark or favorite these five top eco tourism websites.

As Eco Tourism and Volunteer Travel are becoming more popular, the question is often asked, what kind of benchmarking is there?

The Dominican Republic's La Romana is more than just a value-priced Caribbean resort area with beautiful beaches. It offers visitors history and eco-tourism marvels.

Chalalán, located in the Amazon, is Bolivia's first eco-tourist venture run by an indigenous group, the Quechua-Tacana community of San José de Uchupiamonas.

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel choices that help sustain communities and environment. Here is a guide to making the green choice in planning the next vacation.

If you love the outdoors and are looking for a great vacation spot that allows you to incorporate your passion into your travels, try beautiful Northern Ontario.

Some hotels work hard to reduce their impact and carbon footprint, using solar energy, creative recylcling programs. Here's what to look for in an eco-hotel.

Honduras isn't as well known as an eco-tourism destination as its Central American cousins Belize and Costa Rica. But it offers similar adventures at a better value.

Princess Royal Island in the Great Bear Rainforest is home to King Pacific Lodge, a top eco tourism destination in BC.

Pamplona and the surrounding Navarre Region have no fewer than 50 natural preserves, as well as a wide variety of family-friendly outdoor recreation adventures.

Eco-tourists concerned with living green and leaving a small carbon footprint can travel easily as foot passengers on ferries to Washington's San Juan Islands.

Yemen may have a slightly troublesome reputation, but the archipelago off its south-eastern coastline is as peaceful and alluring a destination as anyone could ask for.

Casa del Caballo Blanco is an eco lodge that supports a bird rehabilitation and release program in Belize. Green travel packages and tours add to an interesting vacation.

International travelers visit Africa to appreciate the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife found on this vast continent. How can the environmental impact be minimized?

Rio Claro's beauty and uniqueness stand out, and it is rapidly becoming a well-known destination for visitors who seek a natural and exciting experience in Colombia.

Enjoy a Christmas Eco Vacation in Costa Rica. Get away from winter into the sunshine and embark on a wonderful eco adventure in Central America.

Morocco is a safe, accessible and exciting holiday playground for families. Pirate coves, camel rides, unspoiled beaches - an affordable playground for kids of all ages.

Berg, Bush, Beach, and Battlefields is how many tourism brochures describe the popular tourist attractions of KwaZulu-Natal on the East Coast of South Africa.

This Indonesian island paradise had fallen on hard times, especially after recent catastrophes, but has rebounded by using its natural beauty and cultural traditions.

In tiny Belize, visitors can explore one of the world's most impressive coral reefs, along with Mayan ruins, jungle farms, crocodile swamps, and rainforest trails.

Bintan Island was the trading crossroads between Indonesia, China, The Middle East and India, Now it is the chic crossroads for visitors to Singapore and Indonesia.

The Okavango River brings water to the Kalahari Desert and forms an oasis that supports a diversity of animals along with eco-tourism.

Cycling is a great way to see the countryside in Bangladesh. It offers an exciting way to experience the country and is an opportunity to stay off the tourist trail.

Going on a Czech Greenways Cycling trip is a fun way to improve one's fitness level, protect the environment and steep in the rich culture of Eastern Europe.

Gorillas, chimps and other primates live in the tropical rainforests of West Africa. Enjoy a luxury safari, an eco vacation to be awed by the mountain gorillas.

Relatively undiscovered Guyana is one of the world's top wildlife watching countries and is a former British colony where English is the official language.

Sri Lanka boasts a number of upmarket and unique hotels for the discerning globetrotter. Current trends show an increase in boutique hotels catering to wealthy tourists.

Panchmari is a relatively undiscovered hill station, its lush green hills and forests offer an exciting getaway during a summer holiday in India.

More people than ever are choosing eco-friendly and culturally aware trips. Find out how to plan a holiday responsibly with this eco travel guide.

Suriname is one of the least known countries on the continent, but there's more than coconuts to this former Dutch Colony.

Despite the Lonely Planet's description as a place that's 'lost it's soul', there's more to Vang Vieng than the rubber tyre.

Join an exciting service trip sponsored by the Wilderness Volunteers, a nonprofit that promotes environmental stewardship and conservation of American treasures.

Moolmanshoek, in the Ficksburg district of the Free State, is a forgotten backroad of South Africa which offers a unique opportunity to experience nature first-hand.

The old Transkei on the East Coast of South Africa is the traditional home of Nelson Mandela. The Wild Coast is a perfect destination for adventure and eco tourism.

Because of its oil interests, Gabon's cities are expensive for tourists, but the pristine national parks and the rainforests are unique in this green lung of Africa.

Prompted by such ecological concerns as global warming, new products and new ways of doing things are opening up new job opportunities in a growing economic sector.

Andros Island has very little development. Holiday here to enjoy the natural environment, with white sand beaches, forests, mangroves, blue holes and healthy coral reefs.

As Ireland's west coast meadows fill with holiday cottages, tread carefully through the Burren's weirdly beautiful ecology and tragic past toward an eco-savvy future.

Elephant riding, Long Necked Ladies, Hill Tribes and Bamboo rafting: Chiang Mai Thailand has it all.

Tanzania Safari, Kenya Safari, South Africa Safari, Botswana Safari, Malawi Safari- no matter where you go in Africa you need to be prepared.

Cambodia's 1,000-plus non-government organizations as well as local communities and associations provide many options for ethical tours, dining and shopping.

Wilsons Promontory, one of Australia's most magnificent eco destinations, is bouncing back after the 2009 bushfires, to help Victoria recover its nature tourism industry.

A great way to teach children about the environment, visiting a famous roof garden is a treat for the whole family. Gain inspiration and insight from roof gardens.

Located off the coast of Mactan and Cebu, Nalusuan is a tiny island paradise set in a marine sanctuary.

Concept bedrooms, bright colors and organic breakfast. These are just some of the features of quirky design hotel HI in the French city of Nice.

Volunteers who want to save the rainforest can do it in many ways; they can work at one of the wide range of programs in the Amazon River Basin or Galapagos Islands.

Kuakata Beach offers a getaway from the crowds and is often overlooked by tourists and locals alike. A lonely beach, the vista, and culture make Kuakata worth a visit.

A hidden gem in Central America, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua is a surprisingly affordable white-sand beach vacation in a laid-back paradise.

A small Maya community receives tourists and makes traditional cottage-industry crafts as a way to supplement the village economy and to maintain their ancient culture.

The biggest charity devoted to preserving Britain's historic buildings and natural landscapes is gearing up to face the challenges of the twenty-first century.