green - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T04:49:26Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/greenVisit Asturias (Spain)https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/visit-asturias-spain2017-12-05T15:00:00.000Z2017-12-05T15:00:00.000Zviajero222https://tripatini.com/members/viajero222<div><p class="center"><font><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009208054,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009208054,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009208054?profile=original" /></a>If we focus on talking about tourist stays</font><font style="line-height:1.3;">, we are excellent places in Spain, as in the case of</font> Asturias <font style="line-height:1.3;">. Splendid, varied tourist spots that will be able to please a wide variety of people,</font> Asturias <font style="line-height:1.3;">has become one of the most visited of the Iberian Peninsula and it is not very difficult tounderstand why places.</font></p><p class="center"><font>One of the most striking aspects when traveling to</font> <font>Asturias</font> <font>is the cuisine; in few places in Spain you'll get a variety so exquisite and striking as in this area. <font class="goog-text-highlight">One of the favorite dishes are tops with more known Asturian cider, which becomes a very complete and appetizing dish.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009208497,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009208497,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009208497?profile=original" /></a></font></font></p><p class="center"><font>Asturias</font> <font>is a vast territory in Spain, where Oviedo stands as a city we can not ignore, since it has many interests and beauties that can become of interest. There we can find an infinite number of statues, for example; is one of the cities in the world with more statues and sculptures, the vast majority being created by some of the most important artists from around the world. A clear example of this is the statue of Ana Ozores, known to The Regent; It is a sample of the countless interesting statues mushrooming this Asturian zone.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009209054,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009209054,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009209054?profile=original" /></a></font></p><p class="center"><font>From an aesthetic point of view,</font> <font>visit Asturias</font> <font>is unmatched by the wide variety of landscapes it has. We can take the case of Senda del Oso, for lovers of</font> <font> hiking and where you can make many kinds of such activities. <font>It is an area covering about 22 kilometers and is located from Tuñón to Entrago, compressed by a vast terrain on asphalt, fences and others;</font> a land quite striking and where you'll be able to perform such activity.</font></p><p class="center"><font>If we go to Muros del Nalon, we will be able to find one of the most beautiful beaches of</font> <font>Asturias</font> <font>, Aguilar Beach. Here you can enjoy some of the most sweeping landscapes throughout the territory, having arrived there through a highly rocky northern road and eucalyptus.</font></p><p class="center"><font>Visit Asturias </font><font>is to visit a lush blend of nature with people and modernity; <font>It is a fascinating blend where there is</font><font>something that could interest all kinds of people, regardless of their position and their interests when traveling.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009209276,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009209276,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009209276?profile=original" /></a></font></font></p></div>Northern Costa Rica welcomes back Great Green Macawshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/northern-costa-rica-welcomes-back-great-green-macaws2014-11-27T19:32:25.000Z2014-11-27T19:32:25.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008836475,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008836475,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="400" alt="9008836475?profile=original" /></a>One of the most <b>magnificent birds in Costa Rica</b> is the <a href="http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=1550" target="_blank">Great Green Macaw</a>.</p><p> </p><p>This time of year, <b>from October through December</b>, <b>Great Green Macaws</b> (<i>Ara ambiguus</i>) <b>return to the <a href="http://www.costaricainfolink.com/en/maquenque-wildlife-refuge-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge</a></b> in <a href="http://www.maquenqueecolodge.com/location/" target="_blank">northern Costa Rica</a> from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indio_Ma%C3%ADz_Biological_Reserve" target="_blank">Indio Maiz Biological Reserve</a> in Nicaragua. Following their main food source of <b>mountain almond tree fruits</b> that are now in season, the Macaws return to this vital habitat of <b>rainforest and wetlands in Costa Rica</b>.</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008898076,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008898076,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="224" width="283" alt="9008898076?profile=original" /></a>The Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge <b>preserves nearly 150,000 acres</b> that contain <b>mountain almond trees</b> (<i>Dipteryx panamensis</i>) which <b>endangered</b> <b>Great Green Macaws use for food and nesting</b>. Formed in June 2005, the refuge is one of the biggest habitats for <b><a href="http://www.maquenqueecolodge.com/special-birds/" target="_blank">Great Green Macaws in Costa Rica</a>,</b> and is an important part of the <b>Mesoamerican Biological Corridor</b>.</p><p> </p><p><b>Great Green Macaws</b> are the <b>largest parrots native to Costa Rica</b>, along with <b>Scarlet Macaws</b>. “The Great Green Macaw is a stunning parrot with vibrant plumage,” notes <a href="http://www.arkive.org/great-green-macaw/ara-ambiguus/#src=portletV3api" target="_blank">Wildscreen Arkive.org</a>. The head, back and upper wings are bright green in color with turquoise blue on the edges of the wings and tip of the tail. There is a scarlet red patch on the tail and across the forehead; the rest of the face is bare with distinctive lines of black feathers.</p><p> </p><p>Great Green Macaws are <b>only</b> <b>found in the Atlantic wet lowlands of Central America</b>, from Honduras to northern Colombia, with a small isolated population in Ecuador. Loss of habitat and logging of mountain almond trees has largely caused their <b>population to decline to</b> <b>only between 1,800 to 2,500 mature Great Green Macaws</b> left in the world, according to <a href="http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=1550" target="_blank">Bird Life International</a>.</p><p> </p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296592087,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="550" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296592087,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9296592087?profile=original" /></a>Visit</b> <a href="http://www.maquenqueecolodge.com/" target="_blank">Maquenque Eco-lodge</a> now in December to <b>see the Great Green Macaws</b>. The <a href="http://www.maquenqueecolodge.com/for-nature-lovers/" target="_blank">Costa Rica eco-lodge</a> is located <b>next to the <a href="http://www.costaricainfolink.com/en/maquenque-wildlife-refuge-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge</a></b> on <b>68 acres of tropical rainforest</b> with eight kilometers of <b>trails</b>. With <b>more than</b> <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/maquenque-eco-lodge-is-a-top-costa-rica-bird-watching-hotel/" target="_blank">410 identified species of birds</a>, Maquenque is one of the <b>top <a href="http://www.maquenqueecolodge.com/birdwatching-tour/" target="_blank">bird-watching hotels in Costa Rica</a></b>.</p><p> </p><p><b>Article by <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+ShannonFarley/posts" target="_blank">Shannon Farley</a><br /></b></p></div>5 Weekend Getaways from Hanoihttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/hanoi-vietnam-getaways2017-05-02T13:28:27.000Z2017-05-02T13:28:27.000ZMai Chau Ecolodgehttps://tripatini.com/members/MaiChauEcolodge<div><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009148500,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009148500,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009148500?profile=original" /></a></strong></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br /><br />Writing as an expat, we all love the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, but occasionally we yearn for a little bit of peace and quiet. Not to mention this time of year it’s a bit…. bleak, isn’t it? So instead of heading down to the local beer hơi this weekend, why not head somewhere quiet outside the city to see what Vietnam has to offer outside of Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay? Here are my five favorite spots that are close enough to get to this weekend for a day or two: <br /><br /><strong>Mai Chau</strong><br /><br />A rural district of Hoa Binh Province in the northwest of Vietnam, Mai Chau is set in the middle of an idyllic valley which seems a world away from Hanoi’s crazy streets, all the while being only 140km away. The surrounding villages are inhabited by mainly White Thai and the area is known for brilliant hiking, biking and relaxation. If you really want a little piece of luxury, why not check into somewhere like the Mai Chau Eco Lodge? On its own private hill in Na Phon village, the lodge consists of 19 bungalows and is only a few minutes walk from the nearest villages - if you want to leave the side of the pool, that is! <br /><br /></p><p></p><p><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149078,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149078,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" alt="9009149078?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><strong>Tam Dao</strong></p><p><span><br />You can easily get a car or an express bus to Tam Dao, only 80km northwest of Hanoi. It’s perfect for a day trip or an overnight stay to escape the city. It’s definitely not a tourist hotspot, but that doesn’t mean it’s not filled with great hiking trails and wonderful scenery. Much cooler than Hanoi, it’s a great escape from the heat of the city mid summer and you can spend the day walking in a bamboo forest with an occasional view of the forest below. </span></p><p><strong><br />Ba Vi National Park</strong> <br /><br />Even closer to Hanoi, just mere 50km, Ba Vi is not quite as spectacular as parks like Bach Ma near Hue, but if you’re looking for a day trip out of Hanoi, Ba Vi offers everything you want. Inside the national park, Thien Son boasts waterfalls that you can swim in, or if you’re into waterslides there’s a waterpark too! The Ba Vi Mountain Range offer incredible views of the surrounding rivers and valley. Most people drive up as far as possible and complete the last part of the journey on foot, but you can hike the whole way if you’re feeling energetic.</p><p></p><p><span><span><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149652,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149652,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-right" alt="9009149652?profile=original" /></a></span></span></span></p><p><strong>Thung Nai</strong></p><p><span><span><span><br />Eleven kilometers from Hanoi, nestled in the Cao Phong district, Thung Nai is a little more wild and off the beaten track than the other destinations on this list. Situated on the Da River, it's surrounded by forests and small villages mainly inhabited by the Muong. You can explore the river which is home to many islands and hills and has been dubbed the second Ha Long Bay on land. The area is fresh, scenic, and a lot less crowded that it’s bigger, seaside sister. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149293,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009149293,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" alt="9009149293?profile=original" /></a></strong></p><p><strong>Perfume Pagoda</strong></p><p><span><span><span><span><br />If you’re looking for spirituality alongside relaxation, the Perfume Pagoda is only 60 km southwest Hanoi and the perfect day trip for exploring Buddhist temples and shrines. Follow the ancient pilgrim trail and climb the historic steps built into the karst cliffs that lead up to the pagoda. Although very popular with tourists from February through April it’s peaceful during other times. An incredibly atmospheric area, you can take some time out here to reflect on your journey both figuratively and literally. </span></span></span></span></p><p></p></div>Costa Rica Eco-Lodge awarded highest TripAdvisor GreenLeader statushttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/costa-rica-eco-lodge-awarded-highest-tripadvisor-greenleader2016-10-28T20:00:00.000Z2016-10-28T20:00:00.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009114289,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009114289,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-right" width="161" alt="9009114289?profile=original" /></a>Choosing to stay at eco-friendly hotels when you travel is a great way to help the planet. Now there is a simply way to make greener travel choices. The travel review website TripAdvisor has devised a certification program to help people make environmental travel choices to stay at eco-friendly accommodations around the world.</p><p>Called <b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/GreenLeaders" target="_blank">TripAdvisor GreenLeaders</a>,</b> the program awards badges at different status levels to eco-friendly hotels, lodges and B&Bs, from budget to luxury, that are all committed to environmental practices like recycling, serving local and organic food, water and electricity conservation, etc.</p><p>Costa Rica is known as being the “birthplace of eco-tourism in Latin America” and for its eco-conscious hotels. The environmentally-friendly <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/" target="_blank">Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge</a> in <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/location.aspx" target="_blank">Southern Costa Rica</a> has been awarded the highest level of Platinum in the prestigious TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program<b>.</b></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008949472,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008949472,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9008949472?profile=original" /></a>The eco-friendly lodge in the <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/things-to-do/national-parks-corcovado-and-piedras-blancas.aspx" target="_blank">Osa Peninsula region</a> is set on a 165-acre private reserve that borders the lush rainforest of the Piedras Blancas National Park and fronts the pristine coastline of the gulf of Golfo Dulce in the Pacific Ocean.</p><p>Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge holds the highest level of <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/sustainability.aspx" target="_blank">sustainability</a> – 5 Leaves – in the national Certificate of Sustainable Tourism program by the Costa Rica Tourism Board. This sustainable tourism program recognizes businesses that comply with a sustainable model of natural, cultural and social resource management.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009114690,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009114690,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009114690?profile=original" /></a>TripAdvisor GreenLeaders hotels have met a set of environmental standards developed for TripAdvisor by a leading environmental consulting firm, with input from international green industry experts such as the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Certification Program, the United Nations Environment Program, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program.</p><p>The more eco-friendly practices a hotel has in place, the higher its GreenLeader level, which range from Bronze, Silver, and Gold to Platinum. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge’s highest level, Platinum, means it has met GreenLeaders’ minimum requirements plus has achieved a 60% score or higher.</p><p>TripAdvisor’s GreenLeaders program not only helps educate consumers to make eco-friendly choices; it also encourages hotels to be more eco-minded. More than 8,000 hotels are already participating worldwide in the voluntary program.</p><p>To see if a hotel is a GreenLeader on TripAdvisor, look at the top menu under a hotel’s name on their TripAdvisor page to see their awards.</p><p><b><i>Article by Shannon Farley</i></b></p></div>Why is Costa Rica's Certificate for Sustainable Tourism so important?https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/why-is-costa-rica-s-certificate-for-sustainable-tourism-so2016-05-04T19:20:50.000Z2016-05-04T19:20:50.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p>In ecotourism pioneer Costa Rica, being eco-friendly is extremely important. <b>Eco-friendly travel</b> and <b>green tourism</b> continue to be the fastest growing sectors worldwide in the tourism industry.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009069269,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="250" class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009069269,original{{/staticFileLink}}" height="218" alt="9009069269?profile=original" /></a>Nearly two decades ago, in 1999, the <b><a href="http://www.visitcostarica.com" target="_blank">Costa Rica Tourism Board</a> (ICT)</b> founded the <a href="http://www.visitcostarica.com/ict/paginas/sostenibilidad.asp?tab=0" target="_blank">Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program</a> to regulate Costa Rican tourism businesses that are truly <b>sustainable and eco-friendly.</b> Their goal was to differentiate the real ecotourism businesses from those that are “<i>greenwashed</i>” – eco-friendly in advertising only.</p><p><a href="http://www.veraguarainforest.com/" target="_blank">Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure</a>, a nature and adventure park in Costa Rica’s Caribbean mountains, is a good example of a real ecotourism business that is not greenwashed. The ecotourism company last month was awarded its <b>first Certificate for Sustainable Tourism</b> in Costa Rica.</p><p>The CST process is intense, rigorous and very detailed. The <a href="http://sdt.unwto.org/" target="_blank">United Nations World Tourism Organization</a> uses Costa Rica’s CST program as the <b>model for sustainable tourism practices in Latin America</b>. Tourism companies are graded on specific sustainability criteria such as proper waste management, environmental protection, use of resources, respect for local cultures and support of local communities. The CST ratings range from one to five “Leaves”, using the symbol of a green tree for its scale.</p><p>At the beginning of its CST process, Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure holds one leaf for now. The ecotourism company will work on improvements to raise its status before its next CST review in two years, said Erick Quirós, in charge of CST process at Veragua.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009069498,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="550" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009069498,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009069498?profile=original" /></a>For instance, just recently after their first CST review, Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure installed a new <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/veragua-rainforest-eco-adventure-uses-clean-energy-costa-rica/" target="_blank">solar energy power system</a> and is now operating almost solely using clean energy. This is no small feat given the nature park’s location in the Costa Rica Caribbean mountains, many kilometers from the nearest public electrical poles or a main road.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009031076,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009031076,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="555" alt="9009031076?profile=original" /></a>“The CST program fits right in with the <b>triple-bottom-line philosophy</b> of people, planet and profit we’ve had at Veragua since inception,” said Veragua owner Marti Jimenez. “We are very proud since we worked on this for many months completely with only our staff, rather than the usual practice of hiring a consultant who guides you through it. We went through the learning curve ourselves. Going through this process gives all of our employees a sense of teamwork and belonging in a sustainable project,” Jimenez added.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Article by Shannon Farley</i></b></p></div>Costa Rica makes Top 10 Green Countries in the Worldhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/costa-rica-makes-top-10-green-countries-in-the-world2014-11-15T21:48:32.000Z2014-11-15T21:48:32.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008891657,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="300" class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008891657,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008891657?profile=original" /></a>Right behind <b>Sweden and Norway</b> as the <b>top Green Countries in the World</b>, is the little <b>Central American nation of Costa Rica</b>.</p><p> </p><p>According to the recently released <a href="http://dualcitizeninc.com/GGEI-Report2014.pdf" target="_blank">2014 Global Green Economy Index</a>™ (GGEI), <b>Costa Rica</b> is the <b>third best Green Country in the World.</b></p><p> </p><p>The Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI) measures the <b>green economic performance</b> <b>of 60 countries</b> <b>and 70 cities</b> in the world. The GGEI also assesses the <b>public’s perception of a nation’s green</b> <b>performance</b>. The fourth edition of the GGEI, published by private U.S.-based consultancy <a href="http://www.dualcitizeninc.com/global-green-economy-index/" target="_blank">Dual Citizen LLC</a> was released at the end of October 2014.</p><p> </p><p>For <b>Green</b> <b>Performance</b>, the <b>top 10 countries</b> are: Sweden, Norway, Costa Rica, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Iceland and Spain. For <b>Perception</b>, <b>Germany leads</b>, followed by Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, United States, Japan, UK, Finland and Switzerland; <b>Costa Rica comes in at 14<sup>th</sup> place in this ranking</b>. The Perception index is interesting given that Costa Rica ranks third in performance but 14<sup>th</sup> in perception; while China ranks 13<sup>th</sup> in perception and 55<sup>th</sup> in performance.</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008892469,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="200" class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008892469,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008892469?profile=original" /></a>This is the <b>first time that Costa Rica has been included</b> in the GGEI.</p><p> </p><p>“Covered for the first time, Costa Rica records an impressive result, ranking third behind Sweden and Norway on performance and in the top 15 for perceptions overall, a notable accomplishment for such a small country,” states the GGEI. “Costa Rica’s overall top result on the performance measure is driven by impressive results on both the Efficiency Sectors and Environment and Natural Capital dimensions, making it one of only a few countries to achieve such strong results in both areas.”</p><p> </p><p><b>Costa Rica</b> is the <b>top ranked country</b> <b>in green tourism</b> in terms of performance in the five areas assessed by the GGEI, the report notes.</p><p> </p><p><b><a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/does-real-eco-tourism-exist-in-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Ecotourism</a> or green tourism</b>, also called sustainable travel, is extremely important in Costa Rica. <b><a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/" target="_blank">Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge</a></b> is a leading hotel in <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/about-playa-nicuesa/our-philosophy-of-sustainability/" target="_blank">sustainable travel in Costa Rica</a>. The<b> <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/costa-rica-eco-lodge-rates-packages/" target="_blank">Costa Rica rainforest lodge</a> by the <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/about-playa-nicuesa/getting-here/" target="_blank">Osa Peninsula</a></b> is one of only three dozen hotels in Costa Rica that have received the <b>highest rating</b> in the<b> <a href="http://sustainable-tourism.co.cr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=8&lang=en" target="_blank">Certification for Sustainable Tourism Program</a> (CST)</b>.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008892857,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="350" class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008892857,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008892857?profile=original" /></a> </p><p>Located on a 165-acre private preserve in <b>southern Costa Rica,</b> Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is bordered by the <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/remarkable-rainforest-of-dreams-in-southern-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Piedras Blancas National Park</a> and the pristine <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/about-playa-nicuesa/exotic-destination/" target="_blank">Golfo Dulce</a> (Sweet Gulf) across from the <b>Osa Peninsula</b>. The region is a critical habitat for <b>migrating <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/having-a-whale-of-a-time-at-playa-nicuesa-rainforest-lodge-in-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Pacific Humpback Whales</a></b>, hammerhead sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/see-scarlet-macaws-on-a-nicuesa-lodge-rainforest-adventure/" target="_blank">Scarlet Macaws</a> and <b>jaguars</b>.</p><p> </p><p>The lodge is offering <a href="http://www.nicuesalodge.com/green-season-2014/" target="_blank">Green season specials</a> through Dec. 15, 2014.</p><p> </p><p><b>Article by Shannon Farley</b></p><p> </p></div>Green season when the waterfalls show off at Rincon de la Viejahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/green-season-when-the-waterfalls-show-off-at-rincon-de-la-vieja2014-09-10T21:04:51.000Z2014-09-10T21:04:51.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008871856,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="500" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008871856,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008871856?profile=original" /></a>Green season</b> at <a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/location/rincon-de-la-vieja-national-park.html" target="_blank">Rincon de la Vieja Volcano</a> in <b>Guanacaste, Costa Rica</b>, means more water flowing everywhere. Time for those <b>exhilarating <a href="http://guachipelin.com/en/rio-negro-tubing-adventure.html" target="_blank">river tubing trips</a></b> on the Negro River. And time for <b>waterfalls</b>.</p><p> </p><p><b>Four major waterfalls</b> flow at <b>Rincon de la Vieja</b> by <a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin</a>, and all of them have <b>pools where you can swim</b> in refreshing, pure water. Getting there is an adventure – either by <b>hiking or horseback riding</b>. Almost all <b>waterfall tours</b> from the <a href="http://guachipelin.com/en/the-hotel/adventure-park.html" target="_blank">Hacienda Guachipelin Adventure Center</a> last two to three hours, and are available between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.</p><p> </p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296589877,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296589877,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9296589877?profile=original" /></a><a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/oropendola-waterfall.html" target="_blank">Oropéndola Waterfall</a></strong></p><p> </p><p>Located near the Las Pailas entrance to the <b>Rincon de la Vieja National Park</b>, the Oropéndola Waterfall plunges an impressive 82 feet (25 meters) in a beautiful canyon of the Rio Blanco (White River). The sparkling turquoise pool below makes for a refreshing swim.</p><p>How to get there: A 45-minute each-way horseback ride on a scenic trail, and short walk to the waterfall; or a 1.5 hour each-way scenic hike; or a 15-minute drive and short walk.</p><p> </p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008872079,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008872079,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008872079?profile=original" /></a><a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/las-chorreras-waterfall.html" target="_blank">Chorreras Waterfall</a></strong></p><p> </p><p>Two waterfalls cascade into a beautiful sky blue mineral water pool in this amphitheatre canyon at Chorreras Waterfall. It is an excellent place for a cooling swim, or just to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.</p><p>How to get there: A 25-minute each-way horseback ride on a scenic trail, and short walk to the waterfall; or a 45-minute each-way scenic hike on the same trail.</p><p> </p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008872882,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008872882,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008872882?profile=original" /></a><a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/la-victoria-waterfall.html" target="_blank">Victoria Waterfall</a></strong></p><p> </p><p>The 115-foot (35-meter) Victoria Waterfall on the Rio Negro (Black River) is where the river tubing trips start their adventure downriver. The surrounding canyon has unique vegetation and topography, and you can swim in the pool at the waterfall’s base.</p><p>How to get there: A 45-minute each-way horseback ride on a scenic trail, and a short, steep descent to the waterfall; or a one hour each-way scenic hike on the same trail.</p><p> </p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008872894,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="450" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008872894,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008872894?profile=original" /></a><a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/hiking-track-to-la-cangreja-waterfall.html" target="_blank">Cangreja (Crab) Waterfall</a></strong></p><p> </p><p>The Cangreja Waterfall is located <b>inside the Rincon de la Vieja National Park forest</b>. Spilling 130 feet (40 meters) in a white ribbon of water out of the green forest, the waterfall forms a celestial blue pool at its base; its color comes from dissolved copper minerals from the volcano. The only way to get to this waterfall is by hiking 3 miles (5 km) into the national park; along the trail you might see wildlife like white-faced or howler monkeys, coatis, armadillos, Central American agoutis, iguanas, and birds like the Blue-crowned Motmot or the Emerald Toucanet.</p><p>How to get there: 15-minute drive to the national park entrance and then hiking.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008873279,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="400" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008873279,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008873279?profile=original" /></a><a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/" target="_blank">Rincon de la Vieja Hotels</a></strong></p><p> </p><p>One of the best times to visit <b>Rincon de la Vieja</b> is now in the <b>green season</b> (May to November) when the active volcano’s fumaroles and boiling mud pots are most active. The <b>hiking is fantastic</b> and <a href="http://guachipelin.com/hotel-facilities.html" target="_blank">Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin</a> has the <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/hacienda-guachipelin-best-guanacaste-costa-rica-adventure-tours/" target="_blank">best Costa Rica adventure tours</a>. Afterward, you can enjoy a warm volcanic mud bath and soak in Hacienda Guachipelin’s <a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/hot-springs.html" target="_blank">natural hot springs</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In green season, you can enjoy great <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/hot-news/costa-rica-travel-deals-in-guanacaste/" target="_blank">Costa Rica travel deals</a> at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, a <b>TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014</b> winner.</p><p> </p><p><b>Article by Shannon Farley</b></p></div>3 Star Hotels In Ranthambore National Parkhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/3-star-hotels-in-ranthambore-national-park2011-09-16T10:00:00.000Z2011-09-16T10:00:00.000ZGlobal Tourism Indiahttps://tripatini.com/members/GlobalTourismIndia<div><p><a href="http://www.ranthambore.net">Ranthambore National Park</a> is located in Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. This national park has the world famous tiger reserve spread over 1334 sq kilometers. Tourists from all parts of the world turn up to this national park because of its plenty of flora and fauna. Naturalists studying the fauna of Ranthambore National Park have recorded over 30 species of mammals and over 300 species of birds as resident species. In Ranthambore national park safari can be done either by Jeep or by canter. A visit to Ranthambore is incomplete till a visit is made to the remarkable Ranthambore fort too.</p><p> </p><p>Ranthambore has plenty of hotels to suit the budget and taste of all types of travelers. Broadly these hotels in ranthambore can be classified as luxury hotels, deluxe hotels and budget hotels. They are placed in the midst of wilderness for adventure lovers. They serve Indian, continental and other delicious food to treat your taste buds. Few of the hotels are like <a href="http://www.ranthamborenationalpark-india.com/ranthambore-hotels/Hotel-Raj-Palace.html">Hotel Raj Palace Ranthambore</a>, Hotel green view Ranthambore, <a href="http://www.ranthamborenationalpark-india.com/ranthambore-hotels/Hotel-Tiger-Machan.html">Hotel Tiger Machan Ranthambore</a>, the Ranthambore Bagh and much more. These hotels are a real delight to the visitors as they allow travelers to reside and to perceive the imperial tigers in the glory of their natural wildlife habitat. All these 3 star hotels are located in the lap of nature with modern comforts and have established a name for itself in the hospitality industry. It makes an ideal place for the guests due to the wide choice of accommodation and recreational activities.</p><p> </p><p>This entire hotel has state of the art ultra modern facilities, amenities and services that match up to the stringent neatness and quality standards at irresistible tariff to delight every possible need and want of the guests. On all sides the hotel you can explore spectacular view of untamed nature in all its manifestations of flora and fauna. One can also view and hear migratory and local birds around these 3 star hotels.</p><p> </p><p>So if you are planning a getaway from the hustle bustle of city life at very economical prices than these 3 star <a href="http://www.ranthamborenationalpark-india.com/hotels-in-ranthambore.html">Hotels in Ranthambore National Park</a> offers you beautiful and comfortable accommodation in unsurpassed diversity of wildlife where you can create unforgettable memories that you can cherish throughout your lives. As this journey will take you to in the midst of woods and allow you to explore some of the rarest species of the world.</p><p> </p><p><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://blog.ranthamborenationalpark-india.com/3-star-hotels-in-ranthambore-national-park/">http://blog.ranthamborenationalpark-india.com/3-star-hotels-in-ranthambore-national-park/</a></p></div>