This is an interesting article following our articles on Ecotourism in Europe and particularly in South Europe. Concern is growing absolutely everywhere and we are happy to share this trend with you … A great range of ideas, experiences and areas of expertise were shared and debated at a symposium on alternative tourism in the …
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Eco-tourism in Greece
Greek nature – EcotourismNotwithstanding its limited surface area, Greece is endowed with a particularly rich and diversified natural environment as a result of a rare geomorphology, with many striking natural contrasts and areas of great ecological value. The country’s abundant natural gifts –thousands of indented coasts, imposing rocky massifs, caves, gorges, lakes, rivers, biotopes of …
Ecotourism in Europe: South Europe seems to be far ahead …
Looking at Europe as a destination, we found our that it is far easier to find “eco” travel places in the South rather than in the North. Below are some examples from this reality: Spain, Portugal and Italy are ahead of the curve in offering agritourism experiences, where visitors stay in rural homes, farms, wine …
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Vatican Supports Green Tourism
an interesting article from travelmole.com, showing that eco-tourism is being more and more watched … by everyone, including the Pope … As the northern hemisphere holiday season opens, the Vatican has issued a set of guidelines for tourists on making their vacations more environmentally friendly. Reuters reports the Vatican has issued a set of suggestions …
Ecotourism in India
Some interesting information from the specialist: http://www.ecoindia.com Ecotourism in IndiaIndia, the land of varied geography offers several tourist destinations that not just de-stress but also rejuvenate you. There are several ways to enjoy Mother Nature in most pristine way. The few places like the Himalayan Region, Kerala, the northeast India, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and …
Some nice eco-tourism destinations in Southeast Asia
Combine altruism with adventurous travel in these emerging vacation spots.By Rebecca Ruiz, Forbes.com Inspired by Southeast Asia’s natural beauty and rich culture, many travelers are showing an interest in the area’s alternative “eco” vacations, like the one offered in the Thai National Forests. Participants on this 10-day tour (airfare and two nights’ stay in Bangkok …
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What To Know Before You Go on a Eco Holiday
Though “ecotourism” is a vague term to most consumers, Andy Drumm, a senior ecotourism specialist at the Nature Conservancy, says there are specific components to look for in a vacation marketed with the word. Where the environment is concerned, Drumm says tourists should ask whether or not a tour operator or hotel is certified and …
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A new guide for eco-tourism in Ireland
Extract from travelmole.com IRELAND GREEN GUIDE LAUNCHED Ecoescape:Ireland is a new handbook to green travel in Ireland. Written by Irish travel writer, Catherine Mack, this new guide follows the recent successful launch of ecoescape: UK. In this groundbreaking book, Catherine gives a personal insight into her top 50 ecoescapes around the country. Full of practical …
Eco-tourism in Nepal and the Annapurna Area: a wrong impression ?
You may think that trekking is a purely environment friendly activity …but this may also lead to strong negative effects on the environment: Nepal is a good example of the environmental impact of uncontrolled tourism to natural areas (Extracts from WWF articles) Tourism is one of the main sources of foreign exchange income for Nepal. …
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Eco-tourism in Laos
http://www.ecotourismlaos.com/ is an interesting website. Created by The Lao National Tourism Association, it aims at promoting eco-tourism, green hotels and nature tours and treks in Laos. For such a destination, beautiful but still limited in volume and notoriety, we are very impressed by the effort of the governement – much more than in certain much …