Tag Archives: Sustainable Travel

Green Travel Tips for a Clean Earth

Who doesn’t love to travel? If you’re constantly itching to fly to remote places and explore, or even if you’re venturing nearby for a weekend trip, than you’d benefit from the knowledge of how to help reduce the impact on … Continue reading

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Responsible Tourism according to AITO, UK

By Dian Hasan | September 23, 2009 Green tourism and responsible travel are key concerns for AITO and its members. Each potential member’s sustainable tourism credentials are examined before they may join, to ensure sustainability and that local cultures and … Continue reading

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How Adventure Travel Works ~ Adventure Tours (4 of 4)

More Adventures Just because you aren’t an experienced outdoor enthusiast doesn’t mean you can’t participate in a “hard” adventure vacation. There are many that allow you to learn a new skill while you’re there. From surfing camps to rock climbing schools, there … Continue reading

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How Adventure Travel Works ~ Adventure Tours (3 of 4)

Adventure Tours Deciding which adventure vacation is right for you can be an intimidating experience. There are thousands of options, and it’s hard to know where to start. One way to determine what’s a good fit is to get in … Continue reading

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How Adventure Travel Works ~ Profile of an Adventure Traveler (2 of 4)

Profile of an Adventure Traveler If lying on a beach with a pina colada in hand is your idea of a great vacation, then adventure tourism probably won’t appeal to you. The growing numbers in the market indicate that it … Continue reading

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How Adventure Travel Works ~ Introduction (1 of 4)

Introduction Imagine yourself paddling a kayak through the dense belly of the Amazon rainforest. Can you picture walking side by side with the mighty elephants of Africa? Maybe a bike trek along the Great Wall of China or a cattle drive through Patagonia is … Continue reading

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Eco-Travel, Responsible Travel, Sustainable Travel… making sense of all the lingo

Excerpts from Untamed Path Eco-Tourism, Eco-Travel, Eco-Lodges and just generally being “Eco” have become popular tourism sales pitches.  What is true ecotourism? What defines an ecolodge or an ecological company?  How is the surrounding community involved?  And finally, is ecotourism … Continue reading

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