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1Interesting Research on Nature Based Tourism 1 Citation A new research article from PLoS (Public Library of Science) in the US has concluded that visits to Protected Areas is on the increase in 15 of 20 countries studied. The main exceptions are the US and Japan. Growth in visits to protected areas is put forward as an argument for increased spending on and general public interest in nature conservation. The authors point out that nature-based tourism has the potential to generate funds for nature conservation effort and to shape people?s attitude, technorati.com
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Rainforest Retreat ? The real face of Eco Tourism 1 Citation This summer, we took our family vacation in the southern part of Karnataka, a region famed for the biodiversity of the western ghats and of course the world renowned national parks at Bandipur and Nagarhole. Our first halt was at Madikeri (formerly Mercara), the district headquarters of Coorg. Coorg is India?s coffee country ? characterized by sprawling coffee estates set amidst rolling hills. Our two night stay was booked at the Rainforest Retreat located about 5-6 kms beyond Madikeri town. I, technorati.com
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How Safe and Effective Are Sunscreens??Important to consider when visiting Galapagos 1 Citation Environmental Working Group Sees Improvements, but Still Gives Industry Low Marks By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD July 2, 2009 ? Sunscreens are improving, but three of five brand-name products either don?t protect the skin from sun damage sufficiently, contain hazardous chemicals, or both, according to a report by the watchdog organization Environmental Working Group (EWG). ?I?d give the industry a C minus,? says Jane Houlihan, EWG?s senior vice p, technorati.com
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Ecoventura becomes First Carbon Neutral operation in Galapagos 1 Citation In 2006, Ecoventura became the first Carbon Neutral operation in Galapagos (and Ecuador). Carbon emissions from the company?s four yachts (and offices including business travel) are reduced, then offset by a portfolio of projects through US-based company Native Energy Travel Offsets. Through NETO, Ecoventura is investing in the future of our planet, by bringing corporate travel industry dollars directly to the development of new wind turbines on native lands and other renewable energy sourc, technorati.com
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Tourism excessively grows in Galapagos? 1 Citation From eTurboNews (Global Travel Industry News) Arrival of tourists in Galapagos, located at 1,000 km from continental Ecuador coast, has increased since 1979 when 11,765 tourists: 9,539 foreigners and 2,226 domestic arrived to the archipelago. In 2008, 173,420 persons: 119,952 foreigners and 53,468 Ecuadorians arrived. That is, tourists? arrival increased 1,472% in three decades. Posted in Galapagos Ecuador Latin America, RED FLAG !!!, Tourism Ecotourism, technorati.com
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The Death Penalty and the Green Parties of the World 1 Citation You joined PENA DE MUERTE AL PARTIDO VERDE on Facebook, but you're still not clear on this twisted party's diversion from ecology. Sometimes Mexico's Vanity Politics need a thorough explanation. ], technorati.com
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India?s Largest Salt Lake ?Sambhar Lake? To Be Developed Into An Eco Tourism Site 1 Citation Sambhar Lake 'India's Largest Salt Lake' To Be Developed as EcoTourism Site Sambhar, India?s largest salt lake , is 190 sq km in extent at full capacity, and lays some 60 km west of Jaipur. The waters of Sambhar have been used for centuries to make salt. There is, however, another distinctive feature of this extensive saline wetland. Sambhar Lake - Designated As ?Ramsar Site? in 1990 During winter, it receives tens of thousands of winged visitors, some migrating from as far north, technorati.com
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1 Citation The following day, we planned to go somewhat early to the Dibeen Reserve, one of the less-developed of RSCN?s nature sanctuaries, hoping to avoid the fees associated with the parks that have more facilities for visitors. I asked the hotel owner where we could get some foul, a question which prompted him to lead me once again by the arm to the window, whereupon he gesticulated wildly in a manner that almost seemed to be a formal sign language in order to try to communicate to me where it was. A, technorati.com
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1 Citation A riverbed hike in the forest leads to one of Costa Rica?s less traveled and magnificent waterfalls. Hitoy Cerere is a park on the east coast of Costa Rica, just south of Limon and through endless Banana Plantations., technorati.com
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Let the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Set the Romance 1 Citation Take a special honeymoon getaway and spend a memorable stay at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge with the Honeymoon Package . This special will allow you to indulge on your honeymoon with a full board package- which includes room accommodations as well as private dinner, and a one hour massage for two per stay. As an added gift a bottle of sparkling Peruvian wine is included to enjoy the stunning moonlight evenings of Machu Picchu?s natural environment. Package rates vary according to avai, technorati.com
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