Ecotourism (370)

Rancho Humo, a natural experience:

 

Rancho Humo is a private reserve of 2640 acres located at the heart of a major conservation area, which includes Palo Verde National Park. Here you can experience numerous ecosystems: mangrove, wetlands, dry tropical rainforest, pastures, a large variety of flora and fauna including herons, black crowned night herons, hawks, ducks, roseate spoonbills, wood stork, and the largest and most exotic aquatic bird in Guanacaste: the Jabirú. The ecosystems part of Ranc

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9008602858?profile=originalThere is no better place to experience "Real Florida" than the Myakka River State Park, where you are virtually guaranteed to see alligators close up. © 2011 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

 

You don't have to travel far on Route 72 from the busy north-south roads near Florida's Gulf Coast before you are in a comparative wilderness. Just north is Sarasota, best known for its connection to John Ringling and for being the "capital" of the American circus. To the south is Ft. Myers, best known a

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Stewart Island, A Wild Slice of Old New Zealand

by Fyllis Hockman

pic-blog-post-stewart-island-group.jpg?width=400Flashlights bobbing in the night as we gingerly picked our way through the bush, all 15 of us switched off at the command of our guide Peter, leaving his the sole illumination, hopping and skipping over the remote, seaweed-strewn beach.

Suddenly there it was, head bobbing up and down, long beak darting in and out of the sand, single-mindedly nibbling on spiders, berries, and crustaceans: the elusive New Zealand kiwi. We waddled in muted tandem behind Peter as he inched us to wi

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Tortuguero Canals & National Park, Costa Rica

Tortuguero, translated as "Land of turtles" is one of Costa Rica's must-see regions. A navigable network of lakes, canals and lagoons that cross the National Park of the same name from Southeast to the Northwest. As a general rule, nature watching is amazing, but the area is also blessed with the nesting of the Green Sea Turtle, an awesome phenomemon that can be observed every year from July to October and that attracts observers from all over the world.

 

Because of its remote location, and the l

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Bandhavgarh Wildlife, India

If wildlife Holidays india pushes your adrenaline level into high gear, visit the enchanting Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the Umaria district and is famous for tigers, leopards and several other wildlife species. The most propitious time to visit this destination is from November to June. Sprawling over an area of 437 sq km, it attracts wildlife buffs from across the globe. It is surrounded by the Vindhyan mountains ranges which make it look picturesque. It is am

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Are you bored of lounging on sun-beds or bruising your bum on the slopes? Do you want a break that can give you a genuine sense of well-being and achievement? An active break in Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park can tick all these boxes. 

Nestled in the rugged and handsome heart of the Scottish Highlands. Wild and untamed in its majority, the setting invokes a passion in you from the moment you step off the plane at the bijou Inverness Airport. The cool clear mountainous air brushes yo

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Ladybugs in Yosemite

 Many of the smaller Natural Wonders of the Yosemite are are missed by the average tourist and Ladybugs are a great example.. These orange beetles hibernate each Winter at the base of trees in certain areas protected by bark and pine needles. There can be hundreds and even thousands hibernating together and they are pretty well concealed. During the Springtime swarms of orange beetles fill the air as they wake up and fly away.

Yosemite Audio Adventures are filled with fun facts about the natural

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South India Wildlife Sanctuaries

Wildlife Vacations in South India are dwelling place for more than 500 species of mammals, 1225 bird species, 1600 types of reptiles and amphibians and about 57,000 varieties of insects.

Periyar National Park, Kerala
Periyar wildlife sanctuary attracts visitors all over the world for its emerald green forest and lovely Periyar lake. It is a homeland to many wild animals such as elephant, Sambhar, Bison, Spotted deers, tigers, Leopards etc. along with more than 260 species of birds including Nilgir

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Eco-Friendly Florianopolis, Brazil

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The Beach at Pantano do Sul, Florianopolis, Brazil

 

 

By Roy Heale

 

On my second visit to Florianopolis I was fortunate enough to be hosted by local experts Marta Dalla Chiesa and Lesley Cushing, the co-owners of Brazil Eco Journeys, who are the only LGBT tour operators in Southern Brazil. Although it was my second visit to this wonderful, natural paradise island they managed to show me places and attractions that I had not discovered before. They have lived in Florianopolis---affectionately known

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India Tourism and wildlife sanctuaries

For most travelers, India Holidays is an experience that is hard to forget. There are endless possibilities in India for travelers in terms of tourist sites. Be it the city of Khajuraho known for the erotic temples or Varanasi the religious center for the Hindus, every place here seems to have some unique charm in itself. Pretty beaches, magnificent forts, palaces, rare wildlife, beautiful hill stations, historical monuments, India has something for every tourist on India trip.

Tourists can choos

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Wonderful, Heavenly, Blessed Destinations in India

Cultural Tourism India

So while it is difficult to grasp the whole Places To Visit India in a single visit, make sure you don’t miss out on the important landmarks or the most heartening experiences of visiting this fascinating country.

Trust Indian tour operators to give you the best within your time-limit and help you achieve your goal of seeing the most while taking home the finest experiences that are synonymous with India. With more than a decade of experience in Indian tourism, we have devel

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Wildlife Holidays in India

India is globally famous for its exotic flora and fauna. To add more beauty to these rich abundance, wildlife parks and sanctuaries are the added attractions. These exotic beauties of the flora and fauna takes adventure seekers and wildlife buffs into the world of animals, some of are endangered species of birds and animals. Tourists can enjoy the wildlife safari in these exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries to spot varied wild species, endangered animals and colorful species of birds. Enjoying

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One of the most fascinating and enjoyable day trips from Puerto Madryn, Argentina is the journey south to visit the penguin reserve at Punta Tombo. With stops along the way for Dolphin watching and a traditional Welsh Tea in the historic town of Gaiman this is a full day of unequaled activities. The Flamenco Tour agency offers this day trip starting at about 9AM in the morning and returning to Puerto Madryn by about 6PM. With bilingual tour guides who are knowledgeable on the region and comfort

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Top 10 Wildlife Parks in India

The call of the wild is a sign that you cannot ignore. It can haunt you on a dry summer day or during the cold winter nights.

As the monsoons drift away, the call gets louder and louder, as the jungles wear a fresh coat of green and the denizens come out into the open. It is the season for some migratory birds, as well.

Some of the national parks that were closed during the monsoons are thrown open to the tourists who heed the call and start travelling.

So, if you have heard the call and you are wo

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A Guide to Eco-Travel Destinations

Make your next holiday an eco travel adventure and really get back to nature! Below are the top 10 countries in the world which are the most environmentally friendly a, so leave your gas-guzzling car at home and embrace your inner green deity!


1. Switzerland is blessed with an abundance of mountains and lakes and is ideal for an alpine adventure.

Switzerland


2. Norway – The Norwegian tourist board slogan is ‘Powered by nature’ which is a great start in itself! Check out the serene fjordland of mighty cliffs,

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Africa Safaris 101: The Game's Afoot

by Julian Harrison

Swahili for “journey,” the word “safari” originated when Arab slave and ivory traders ventured through wild country where the tribes were least sophisticated and most dangerous — and where the elephants and other trophy animals dwelled. Today, safaris in Africa are among the world's most popular and venerable forms of adventure travel and ecotourism; the continent's top areas for photo safaris are its south and southeast, mainly due to wide-open ecosystems home to countless fau
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Keeping My Head in Malaysian Borneo

by Sheri de Borchgrave

I've faced down grumpy hippos on safari in Botswana's Okavango, dodged camel spit on a trek in Mongolia, and kept my lunch down on a hurtling dogsled driven by ebullient Lapps. But hanging out with headhunters? Less adrenaline rush, maybe. But creep-out factor? Erk...

I was on the world's third-largest island (a bit over the size of Texas) as part of my visit to Malaysia, which shares Borneo with Indonesia and the entire sultanate of Brunei. And it was a far cry from Ku

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24th September 2010: What an exciting day we have had our first Hawskbill Turtle laying her eggs at Anse Forbans beach. But unfortuntely this young turtle decided to lay her eggs in the wrong place.
We where concerned for the safety of the nest and contacted the Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles for advice.

The Marine Conservation Society of Seychelles arrived and after a short discussion it was decided the best thing to do is to move the nest to a safe spot - it was decided that betwe
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