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Sweet Travel Company Takes Pride In Giving Back on Vacation

Posted on Jun 25, 2010 by Scott James.

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This weekend, LGBT communities and their allies across the country will gather to celebrate Pride with parades, parties and commemorations. With roots in New York’ City’s Stonewall Riots and the first Pride parades of 1970, Gay Pride celebrations have come to symbolize pride in sexual orientation and gender identity on a weekend of events recognized around the world. But what does Pride have to do with living green? Plenty. Shannon Wentworth and Jen Rainin are the ground-breaking founders of Sweet, a lesbian eco-travel and company based in the San Francisco Bay area that operates with the philosophy of “party with a purpose.”
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International Ecotouring

Posted on Mar 30, 2008 by GLI Editors.

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International travel has long been considered a luxury. The pricey plane tickets, the time it takes to cross time zones and oceans, and the expense of transportation and accommodations all add up to an intimidating sum.
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Ecotravel and Green Vacations

Posted on Dec 18, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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Vacations consist of more than congested jet airliners and smog-filled cities. While tourism is often pointed to as a big contributor to global warming, it’s important to understand that travel wears many faces. There will always be a place for those who like to bake on the beach and lounge at the resort, but The International Ecotourism Society reports that nature tourism has been growing at a rate of more than 20 percent a year since the 1990’s. Nature travelers prefer to go beyond generic hotels and tired monuments and venture deep into the countryside or the forest. Several environmental groups go so far as to offer their own “green trips”. Trip fees go toward habitat protection, and volunteer-travelers are invited to participate in research and conservation activities.

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Ecotourism and Adventure Travel

Posted on Dec 18, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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Are you an avid adventure-seeker with an international travel bug? Maybe you’d love to fly to foreign, exotic places or set sail on a cruise ship to maximize your vacation’s relaxation potential? Maybe you’d like to travel while you help the world become a better place.
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Eco Tourism Africa: A Real Adventure!

Posted on Oct 22, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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Eco tourism is big business in Africa and there are many tourism companies claiming to promote it. Although some companies are greenwashed, there are many that are legitimately working to promote environmental responsibility.

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