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Beyond Carbon Offsetting: Can we increase the value of our footprint?

Posted in Kathy Dragon, Sustainble Travel, Travel Industry, tagged , , , , , on July 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »

My friend Greg Berry at nuance intelligence asked that I comment on his recent post:  Ethical Travel I’m not sure I offered anything towards the solution of our massive travel footprint but it allowed me a venue to post some thoughts. Thanks Greg.
Across the globe there are countless initiatives being discussed to address travel, air [...]

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Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria

Posted in Sustainble Travel on October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria
October 6 2008Ted Turner Announces First-Ever Global Sustainable Tourism Criteriaat World Conservation Congress
_____Voluntary standards help travel suppliers around the world meet increasing consumer demand for products and services that will have positive effects on communities and the environment_____
October 6, 2008 (Barcelona, Spain) – United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner [...]

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Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Posted in Sustainble Travel, tagged on September 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

In 2003, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its vision statement – the Blueprint for New Tourism. Outlining a multi-stakeholder vision, the Blueprint for New Tourism “looks beyond short-term considerations… and focuses on benefits not only for people who travel, but also for people in the communities they visit, and for their respective [...]

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Spotlight: Top Experiences in Alaska

Posted in Sustainble Travel, tagged , on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Spotlight on top experiences in Alaska

Tad Bartimus, Eons contributor, TravelDragon Friend

Alaska, the Great Land, is fundamentally about having fun in the Great Outdoors, whether your travel focuses on adventure, relaxation or culture. Here we feature ten of the finest Alaskan experiences.
Take A Walk on the Wild Side
Alaska offers [...]

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Spotlight on Hawaii

Posted in Sustainble Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Hawaii is a feast for all five senses, intoxicating locals and visitors alike with its perfumed flowers, magnificent tropical scenery, exotic birdsong, fresh Pacific Rim foods and the sun-kissed ocean. Here we feature ten of the finest Hawaiian experiences.
Visit a volcano
There are few places on earth where humans can get a glimpse of what’s inside [...]

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Spotlight New Zealand

Posted in Sustainble Travel, tagged on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Spotlight on New Zealand

Marcy Barack, Eons contributor

From the Southern Alps to 90 Mile Beach, New Zealand offers spectacular scenery, friendly folks, exciting adventures and lots of lamb on the hoof. Here are 10 of the top travel experiences in Kiwiland.
Go Bungy Jumping
Based on a puberty ritual of the natives of Vanuatu, AJ Hackett and [...]

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Spotlight on China

Posted in Sustainble Travel, tagged on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Spotlight on top experiences in China
Trying to pick the Top 10 places to see in China is like tossing a boxful of joss sticks out on the floor and having somebody say “pick out the stick that looks the best.” I’ve been going to China over a 24-year period and I think I’ve just hit [...]

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Spotlight on Italy

Posted in Sustainble Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

La Bella Italia. According to UNESCO, half of the world’s historic and artistic assets are within her boundaries. And from her sun-drenched beaches to her snow-capped Alps, from the tiniest, remote village to her most cosmopolitan city, Italy pulses with life and an ineffable beauty. Here are some “must savor” experiences selected by Italy travel [...]

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Spotlight on Costa Rica

Posted in Sustainble Travel, tagged on April 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Costa Rica with its carefully preserved rain forests and extraordinary coastlines is a tropical paradise and ecological wonderland. Below are ten of the top travel experiences in the land of Pura Vida.
Whitewater Rafting
Whether you’re a novice or a river rat, whitewater rafting is one of Costa Rica’s most exciting experiences. For [...]

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A visit to Sa Pa (Sapa), in Northwest Vietnam

Posted in Active Adventure, Sustainble Travel, Travel, tagged , , on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Travel Time: September
Reviewer Background: This was my first visit to Vietnam.
Review:
I spent a week in Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Sa Pa and Halong Bay) traveling with a guide from HandSpan and checking out the area for a potential tour. The beginning of my trip was an overnight train to to the SaPa region. The train [...]

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