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Prime eco opportunities on the Caribbean´s Tobago island

VisitTobago.gov.ttThe smaller of the two main islands which make up the country of Trinidad and Tobago lies 22 miles northeast of larger Trinidad (a 20-minute flight away, as well as with direct service to/from Barbados, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany).It´s known for its unspoiled natural beauty; gorgeous beaches (such as Buccoo, pictured above); rich history (dating back to 1654); and vibrant culture.Prime ecotourism spots include Argyle Waterfall, Main Ridge Forest Reserve,…

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Biodiversity and ecotourism are one of ´5 Reasons Why Colombia Is Among the World´s Most Appealing Destinations

gustavofrazao Due in part to its remarkable geographic position and the world's greatest variety of ecosystems, Colombia's biodiversity is by some counts the greatest per square kilometre on the planet, with more than 54,000 species of flora and fauna ranging over the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the Amazon jungle (above), tropical semideserts, and the Andes and coastal Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. All waiting for you to explore. read post

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Ecotourism in and around South Africa's remarkable Cape of Good Hope

Michael Van den Burg This rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, about an hour and a half south of Cape Town, is a popular spot for visitors to the Mother City, especially for its beautiful scenery and compelling wildlife (it´s also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cape Floral Region). And here´s a look at the top attractions at the Cape of Good Hope, nearby False Bay, and on the peninsula in general:

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Ecotourism in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

picryl Let´s start with the fact that the Virgin Islands National Park covers nearly 60 percent of the island, based on land donated by millionaire philanthropist Laurence Rockefeller in 1956, and it harbors more than 20 trails which take hikers through diverse terrains, including various beaches, rock petroglyphs carved by the ancient Taíno people (in some cases more than a thousand years ago), and the ruins of centuries-old plantations (more about them below). Particularly notable routes…

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West Africa Discovery September 27, 2010 at 7:37pm

What better way to see a country, discover the local heritage and experience truly awe-inspiring scenery than to oil your chain and take off on your bike! We have just listed a new holiday idea which offers the opportunity to discover Sierra Leone in the most environmentally friendly, respectful and unique way allowing also for 'people-to-people' experiences so that cultural-exchange is part of the experience.

To learn more click right here.
Montecristo River Lodge September 20, 2010 at 11:35pm

I will like to be a member vendor under lodging, could some body help me out. please add Montecristo River Lodge (Nicaragua)
Tripatini September 20, 2010 at 10:59pm

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Montecristo River Lodge September 16, 2010 at 4:49pm

Hi everyone, from the rain forest of the Rio San Juan, Nicaragua, we have our jungle river eco lodge, and we offer tarpon fishing, kayak, canoes, horseback riding, hiking trail, with lots of bird and wild life along the river as well as in our private natural reserve. visit our web at www.montecristoriverlodge.com thanks

Hotel Montecristo Tarpon fishing, Rio San Juan Nicaragua

Afordable Hotel 2020 Tarpon fishing packages and tours at Montecristo lodge "La Casa de los Llanes" Fishing package at $390.00 for 3 night 2 fishing…
West Africa Discovery September 2, 2010 at 2:01pm

Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort, starting from October! To learn more from CNN Inside Africa, click here.

Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort - CNN.com

For many people, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of the country's decade-long civil war and subsequent war crimes trials.
David Lawrence September 2, 2010 at 1:59am

Kat and Sarah, both right. Ed, outdoorsy people ARE more careful, but these arent outdoorsy people. They're drivers. Also good comment by someone on the New Zealand group.
Sarah Irving September 1, 2010 at 11:34pm

I think Kat's right - motor vehicles make wild places very accessible, including to people who don't respect them (maybe the fact that they can be reached so easily makes people respect them less?). I was recently sitting by a lake in South-West Scotland, a beautiful view by a track that was ok for cars but narrow and with passing places. There was a bin next to the passing place I was standing in - but someone had dumped 2 polystyrene coffee cups on the ground, a couple of yards from the bin. So they'd obviouslt stopped to look at this amazing wild view, but then couldn't even be bothered to walk a few feet so as not to put long-lasting, non-biodegradable garbage in its proper place. And I don't think that was really very unusual.
Kat Morgenstern September 1, 2010 at 10:50pm

I think the problem might be that these days there are more people taking this kind of trip who are not really experienced outdoorsy types, but who think that 'they can do it' without really having a clue. I visited NZ 15 years ago and the National Park service was publishing a little pamphlet then about how to take a poo in the wilderness. I am sure they still sell it, but not sure how many people think it applies to them. No doubt increasing numbers of tourists brings this kind of problem if there is no or very little infrastructure for those who don't know how to behave when they are not in 'a civilized' environment.
Ed Wetschler September 1, 2010 at 6:56pm

New Zealand Is Tired of this S--T

eTurboNews reports that "tourists who do not dispose of waste properly or poo in public spaces are a real problem, Tourism Minister and Prime Minister John Key says....

"Some councils have also raised issues about cyclists and tourists who hired vans without toilet facilities."

I'm surprised by this, because I get that sense that outdoorsy people have gotten to be pretty good about these things. Am I off base?