Luxury Holidays that South Africa Has to Offer, combining green and comfort

South Africa has long been established as a luxury honeymoon location with all of the stunning landscapes of beach and bush, but there is so much more to South Africa that many people do not realise.       Everything is possible in South Africa, safaris, horseriding treks, adventure trails, historical expeditions, scuba diving, wine …

Sustainability in Tanzania

Discover our guide to the most beautiful ecotourism trips in Tanzania. Tanzania is a favorite destination for safari enthusiasts. Thanks to its large parks, it protects one of the largest concentrations of wild animals in the world. Go on an eco-safari off the beaten track to meet the Maasai or a responsible trek on the …

Future of ecoutourisme in France (and elsewhere in Europe)

 “The phenomenon remains difficult to quantify, however, since there is for the moment no body that manages to classify rigorously what falls under ecotourism, to define the sector, its exact perimeter, and to measure it”, explains Jean-Marie Boucher, CEO of consoGlobe, the Internet portal for sustainable development. Difficult to distinguish therefore, especially as a number …

Mexico goes Green !

The Mexican Government has made an important test towards sustainability in tourism. Bu signing a master agreement between Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) and the Certification Agency  EC3 Global (EarthCheck) at signed at the First National Forum on Sustainable Tourism, Mexico is clearly aiming at increasing the sustainability of tourism projects in Mexico. Major goals are energy …

Eco-friendly Hotels in Mexico

Former Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari once said that a single tree in tropical forests of Mexico has “more different species than some European countries.” It is true, Mexico is a country with lots of ecological destinations for travelers looking for something other then the overcrowded tourist destinations. While researching hotels and evaluating their …

Recycling Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES–As a means of exploring one of South America’s biggest cities, I ran. I passed zipping cars disobeying traffic laws, father and son duos juggling hacky sacks for cash, and parillas–Argentine barbeques–spilling their sweet smoke into the streets. Eventually I found myself on the outskirts of the city drawn to a warehouse surrounded by …