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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.

The recent rise in eco touring opportunities gives international adventurers unique alternatives when it comes to learning about a different culture. Many nature- and volunteer-based travel expeditions support the ideals of ecotourism. Some organizations and ecotourism programs create trips that make responsible travel possible and affordable for many would-be eco-tourists…
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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.

If you’re looking to have a great time and minimize your travel-inspired carbon trail in the process, our green travel tips will help. Let’s visit the principles of eco-tourism and fill your resource suitcase with eco-friendly itinerary tips. These tips are your passport to the greenest ways to invest your greens in globe-trotting travel.
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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.

One such company is Natural Habitat Adventures, which is the first carbon neutral travel enterprise established. Being carbon neutral means that a company has paid to offset all the emissions created during a guest’s visit. NHA also provides a calculator to its guests, allowing them to determine how many emissions were generated during their air travel so that these can be offset, as well. The company’s site claims that one-third of all greenhouse gases are generated during travel-related activities.
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Eco Tourism Belize: A Beautiful Natural World to Explore

Posted on Oct 22, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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Belize has a wonderfully unique, yet fragile ecosystem that natives are anxious to preserve. With the recent boost in tourism to this country, Belize has established BETA, or the Belize Eco Tourism Association, with a code of conduct designed to reduce the impact of visitors on the environment.

This code of conduct commits its members to keep tourism establishments to a small and manageable size, promote the use of renewable resources, minimize aluminum and styrofoam waste, and to conserve the flora and fauna of Belize.
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New UK Magazine Challenges Travelers to Go Green

Posted on Oct 22, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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Are you a confirmed green living advocate? What about your vacations? Jamble Magazine is challenging all who care about the earth to make their next vacation one firmly rooted in environmentally friendly ideals. Jamble challenges the idea that taking a green vacation means staying in a hut in the middle of nowhere, and instead, encourages city travelers to take public transportation or visit cities on foot or bicycle.

Jamble, found at www.jamblemag.co.uk , is a periodical dedicated to saving the earth through raising awareness of what can be done to minimize our impact on the environment.
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