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Dubai’s modern development to entice global business
Retail News Update | September 3rd 2008 by Retail News Update
Dubai:Over the past decade Dubai has constantly strived to distinguish and set apart itself from all parts of the world. Using imagination, diversification, and of course endless amounts of cash, Dubai has achieved the goal of luring individuals and read more
Eco-tourism projects fall flat
Malaysia Hotel News | September 2nd 2008
Certain areas of completed eco-tourism projects cannot be fully utilised as equipment and facilities were either not adequately prepared or non-existent, according to the Auditor-General’s Report. “For example, the RM190,000 Taman Alam Research C read more
Two bloggers experience Wadi Rum to Aqaba, just like Lawrence
blogJordan.com | August 25th 2008 by Dean Peters
Described as ‘Vast and echoing and god-like’ by T.E. Lawrence in his famed 7 Pillars of Wisdom, rarely does a visitor leave unawed and uninspired by this moonscape. In fact the only regret of this writer is that he did not have enough time to spe read more
Ecotourism: Rafting in Veracruz, Mexico.
MexCity Views | August 23rd 2008 by Gilberto R.
If you are looking for some adventure in Mexico I could recommend you Veracruz as a great destination for ecotourism. Definitely one of the most adventurous trips in my life, rafting in level 3-4 rapids was quite thrilling (you could see me screaming read more
Element goes with LEED green hotels certification - brandwide
*wood | August 23rd 2008 by Thomas
In the past year or so, being “green” has been all the rage in the lodging industry. Hotels have become a breeding ground for green soundbytes and marketing ploys - some with merit and most without much to show. These individual hotels th read more
The Hidden Petroglyph Ledge, Wadi Rum, Jordan
blogJordan.com | August 22nd 2008 by Dean Peters
dj.tigersprout of Aminus3.com shares with us this gorgeous picture as one of many he’s taken of the moonscape of Wadi Rum … describing the grandeur that inspired the likes of T.E. Lawrence, when DJ writes: i happily leave you with another read more
Jordan seeks to put four sites on UN heritage list
blogJordan.com | August 21st 2008 by Dean Peters
This from the Chinese Xinhua News Agency … and it’s not about the Olympics: AMMAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Jordan’s government seeks to add four more natural sites to the UN’s World Heritage List, local daily The Jordan Time read more
Tourism Malaysia to push ecotourism
Malaysia Hotel News | August 20th 2008
VISIT Malaysia Year will be officially over on August 31, in conjunction with Malaysia's 51st year of independence.From September through to 2009, Tourism Malaysia's will be promoting destinations with an emphasis on ecotourism.New destinations to be read more
River Boat Reverie
feistytraveler2 | August 17th 2008
The highlight of my recent trip to Laos was an open topped, long-tail boat trip down the Nam Tha River towards the Mekong. My friend Mairi and I hired a Green Discovery Tours guide and two boatmen to take us on this adventure. A breeze along the rive read more
A Brief Introduction to the Amazon Rainforest
Free articles for Reprint to your webpage.We update every da… | August 15th 2008 by Articlesmodern.com
By: Denis Benchimol Minev An old Indian legend says God was not yet done with the Amazon when man showed up. So, the story goes, God decided to leave, expecting man not to last very long, when He would return to finish his work. Today, over 20 milli read more
Santa Fe International Conference on Creative Tourism - September…
TerraCurve.com | August 10th 2008 by Joe
UNESCO Creative Tourism Conference teaches fundamentals of Creative Tourism as “a global conversation,” featuring the world’s leaders on creative tourism. Some of the world’s foremost thinkers on creativity and tourism will b read more
Ecotourism is beneficial for Indian Himalayan Regions
Krv Tourismonline | August 5th 2008 by debs
The Indian Himalayas are extremely fragile. With zillions of regular tourists visiting the popular hill stations, places are becoming more crowded and nasty. Regular tourists destroy the local area. Although, eco tourists are different. Experts belie read more
Eco-adventures
Travel Blog | August 1st 2008 by Marco Belemmi
Ecotourism , also known as ecological tourism, is a form of tourism that appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals. Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on volunteering, personal growth, and learning new ways to live … C read more
10 Carbon Offsetting Strategies That Won’t Cost The Earth
Travel Blog | July 30th 2008 by Marco Belemmi
If you’re keen on offsetting carbon emissions then you must be pretty concerned about the environment, but did you know there are other things you can do to compensate for your dirty carbon collecting habit without having to fork out … Mor read more
Condé Nast Selects JOURNEYS International for Top Travel Special…
TerraCurve.com | July 28th 2008 by Joe
International Eco Adventure Travel Company wins Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist Award for Family Travel and Community Based Tourism. read more
Eco Tourism-Find Out About Yourself
World Travel and Vacation Blog | July 24th 2008 by Brent Vanderstelt
Find Out More about Life, and Useful Tips Onlineby Leroy CalstardEco-tourism started in the 1980's, but is gaining popularity. When it comes to ecotourism, you will find that it can be appealing to those who genuinely care for the earth and people wh read more
Fiji Ecotourism Association
Fiji Adventure Travel | July 16th 2008 by Stuart Gow
The Fiji Ecotourism Association (FEA) was established 10 years ago but has been non-active at times. There are approximately 60 community managed ecotourism projects to date that include accommodation, tours, National Parks, marine areas, etc, around read more
Great Green Travel Resources
Simple Green Choices | July 11th 2008 by Min Guo
I am somewhat new to the world of green travel, unlike the founders of this blog. Today, I decided find a few other resources to educate myself and maybe help others find out more about green travel. These are direct from Google, of course, page read more
Tallest tree in Africa is ... you guessed... Eucalyptus
EUCALYPTOLOGICS GIT Forestry Consulting Eucalyptus Blog | July 11th 2008 by Gus
Giant Eucalyptus in South Africa: the Grand Trees (I) Gustavo Iglesias Trabado GIT Forestry Consulting - Consultoría y Servicios de Ingeniería Agroforestal - www.git-forestry.com -... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for f read more
Ecotourism Society Leads Tourist Field
World Travel and Vacation Blog | July 8th 2008 by Brent Vanderstelt
by Greg Hansward With any worldwide effort, no matter the field or industry, some formal organizing entity must be in place. Without this, an idea such as ecotourism becomes a dizzying number of activities aimed at the general tourist population. Wha read more
Green Careers For A Greener Planet
myUsearch Blog | July 4th 2008 by myUsearch
Ever since Al Gore made An Inconvenient Truth, “going green” has been the topic of discussion. It’s sad that a film had to be the one thing to make us see that our planet isn’t disposable, but nevertheless, some colleges and u read more
Volunteering in the Dominican Republic Part 5 - The Sounds and Si…
GoGirlfriend | July 4th 2008 by JRosien
Read Part 1 - Create your own or go with an organization? Read Part 2 - The Children Read Part 3 - Transportation in the Dominican Republic read more read more
Adventure Travel Outfitters - Find the Right One for You
GoGirlfriend | July 3rd 2008 by JRosien
Whether you're climbing Mount Everest or touring the tropical forests of the Amazon, choosing the right outfitter can make or break your vacation. The perfect outfitter can take you beyond a great vacation, but choose the wrong one and you'll be fac read more
Volunteering in the Dominican Republic - Part 4
GoGirlfriend | June 27th 2008 by JRosien
The Nightlife Read Part 1 - Create your own or go with an organization? Read Part 2 - The Children Read Part 3 - Transportation in the Dominican Republic read more read more
Costa Rica–Eco Destination
Simple Green Choices | June 26th 2008 by Min Guo
The “Rich Coast” of Costa Rica is famed for its cloud-wreathed rain forests, unspoiled beaches, volcanic hot springs, and incredible biodiversity. It was the first country I visited that had embraced eco-tourism and as a result, it is a great pla read more
Volunteering in the Dominican Republic - Part 3
GoGirlfriend | June 26th 2008 by JRosien
Transportation in the Dominican Republic Read Part 1! Read Part 2! read more read more
Volunteering in the Dominican Republic - Part 2
GoGirlfriend | June 24th 2008 by JRosien
The Children We arrived for our 20-minute orientation that lasted a full 2 hours - welcome to Dominican time. Not that I complained. I adapted quickly, happily shedding the highly driven rush that I maintained back at home in Canada and adopted the read more
Volunteering in the Dominican Republic - Part 1
GoGirlfriend | June 23rd 2008 by JRosien
Create your own travel plan or go with an organization? I decided to go with an organization and signed up to teach English to young children in an impoverished area just outside of Santo Domingo for 12 weeks. The organization that I travelled with read more
Keep Tahoe Green or is that Blue?
Simple Green Choices | June 19th 2008 by Min Guo
Keep Tahoe Blue! This ubiquitous sticker shows Tahoe’s green pride and the need to protect this environmentally sensitive area. The classic Northern California combination of a forest-ringed lake with frosty white slopes invites green travel activi read more
Top 5 Green Outdoor Activities
Simple Green Choices | June 12th 2008 by Min Guo
Outdoor activities that are people-powered (such as camping and kayaking) are naturally green. You can expand your environmental horizons when you visit other places by planning activities around the area’s natural resources or learning about t read more
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