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10 Cool Holidays You’ll Love

March 3rd, 2010

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Looking for the coolest holiday in the coolest place in 2010?

You might find it at UK ethical travel company responsibletravel.com which works with 300+ tour operators and 600 villas, lodges, B&Bs and small hotels.

Here are 10  cool  holidays:

1. Snorkeling & swimming holidays in Sardinia, Italy

2. Peru eco-lodge holiday in the Amazon rainforest

3. Portugal yurt holidays

4. Atlas, Sahara & Marrakech holiday

5. Vietnam Hill Tribe holiday

6. Yukon dog sledding holiday, Canada

7. Hiking the Inca Trail

8. Full Moon Festival & Shamanism, Nepal

9. Windsurfing holidays in Greece

10. Self-drive Cuba family holiday

For more holiday ideas, check out responsibletravel.com.

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A Greener Vancouver 2010 Olympics?

February 12th, 2010
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The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games are being reported as one of the greenest Olympics.

Although the 2010 Olympic Games officially start today, organizers say there have been seven years of sustainability efforts.  Some green results include a carbon neutral Organizing Committee, torch relay and athletes and 62 Games-related sustainability innovations .

Recently, the Vancouver 2010 Sustainability Report was released by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).  The report examines VANOC’s performance on environmental, social and economic bid commitments and early sustainable legacies.

Says John Furlong, VANOC CEO:

“By making sustainability central to everything we do, and in collaboration with our partners, sponsors and community organizations, we have forged a new level of sustainability performance for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This report addresses each of our sustainability commitments, our short- and long-term goals and what we’ve done to meet them.”

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Free iPhone Guide to Vancouver

February 11th, 2010

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Will you be at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics?

If you’re new to Vancouver, take a look at the paperless Vancouver Travel Guide: The Sights, a new Lonely Planet iPhone City Guide Application.

In honor of the Olympics and Paralympics, Lonely Planet is offering this guide to the host city FREE until March 1, 2010.   It is available from the iPhone application store and the iTunes Apps Store.

Lonely Planet has listed over 70 top sights and their location-aware maps including UBC Thunderbird Arena, Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver Art Gallery and the Capilano Salmon Hatchery.   There are also tips on what to do, where to eat, photos and more.

The guide features include:

  • List of Top Vancouver Sights
  • Fun Vancouver Facts
  • Location-Based Navigation
  • Integrated Google Maps

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How To Be Ocean Wise In Vancouver

February 5th, 2010

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Will you be traveling to Vancouver, British Columbia for the 2010 Olympics or on vacation?   If so, when you’re dining out, ask about Ocean Wise, a leading Canadian sustainable seafood program.

Founded by the Vancouver Aquarium in January 2005, the program gives consumers and travelers information on making smart seafood choices.

The Ocean Wise logo on a restaurant menu, deli-counter or seafood product has become a  symbol of ocean-friendly seafood choices.  Whether you’re buying canned tuna at the supermarket or spicy tuna rolls at a sushi restaurant, look for the symbol on a restaurant menu, display case or product.

In 2009, Ocean Wise went national in Canada from coast to coast with partners from Halifax, NS to Victoria, BC.  Today, Ocean Wise works with 300 partners from the restaurant, supplier and retail sectors at 2700+ locations.

Says Ocean Wise:

“Overfishing is the number one problem facing the world’s oceans. Ocean Wise addresses this critical issue by promoting sustainable fishery practices to prevent habitat destruction and enable species to thrive at optimum population numbers. The program enables Canadians to make environmentally-friendly seafood choices.”

Here are the BC locations where you’ll Ocean Wise:

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Why We Love Vancouver

January 20th, 2010
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Have you traveled to Vancouver?

Vancouver , host of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, is one of traveling greener’s favorite destinations.  In the Pacific Northwest, this stunning, Canadian city has friendly, laid-back residents who can easily enjoy active lifestyles in surrounding parks, beaches, the ocean and mountains year-round.

What we especially love about Vancouver is the access to organic food and products and green spaces like Stanley Park and Pacific Spirit Park.  Whether you’re a visitor or local, the coupon book to healthy and sustainable living, Green Zebra Guide, is an easy way to “think green, shop local and save money”.

Here are some of our fave Vancouver places to go, eat and stay:

GO  -  North Vancouver

Lush rainforest, mountains and charming neighborhoods always bring us back to North Vancouver or  “North Van” as locals call it.  On the North Shore,  Grouse Mountain (above photo), Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain feel like home for any mountain lover who hikes, mountain bikes, skis, boards or simply admires them.  The cottage community of Deep Cove is a big draw, especially in the summer, because of  its boating, kayaking culture and scenic waterfront park.  Stroll the lively, multicultural Lonsdale Avenue and take time out for the city’s best, Italian organic coffee at brazza coffee and gelato.

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Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad

January 18th, 2010
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Will the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games be one of the greenest games on record?  In coming weeks, travelinggreener will look at sustainability at the 2010 Vancouver Games.

This week, the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad will launch in Canada, leading up to the February event and run through March during the Paralympic Winter Games.

Says Burke Taylor, vice president of culture and celebrations for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC):

“We want all Canadians to feel they can share in the cultural celebrations surrounding the 2010 Winter Games in their own hometowns.  For our second and final Cultural Olympiad National Presentation and Touring Program, we’ve worked closely with our corporate, government and artistic partners to create an exciting lineup of Canadian projects that include ballet, theatre, up-and-coming musicians, and even puppetry. We invite everyone to come out when they stop in your area and enjoy a taste of the cultural excitement of the Games.”

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10 Mountain Blogs You’ll Love

January 12th, 2010

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We’ve just launched LiveTravelMountains.com, a new blog dedicated to mountain travel and living everywhere.  Come by and tell us about your mountain business, organization, event or story.

LiveTravelMountains.com is inspired by mountain hiking blogs around the world. What are your favorite mountain hiking blogs?

Here are 10 Mountain Hiking Blogs You’ll Love:

1. i, cjw ~.::.~ hiking and climbing in japan

2. Hiking Camping

3. Modern Hiker

4. Ulster Walker

5. Trailspotting

6. Gear Talk with Jason Klass

7. winehiker witiculture

8. Just. Running.

9.  Hiking in Finland

10. Hiking Blogs

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Walking Rainforests

January 11th, 2010

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Walking is an easy, inexpensive way to travel greener in 2010.

You can walk more wherever you’re traveling from Bangkok to New York and whatever you’re doing from business traveling to honeymooning.

Walking lets you experience the sights, sounds, scents and energy of your destination.  Up close and personal, you can meet residents, learn about  local culture and feel the pulse of everyday life there.

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The World’s Best Train Travel Experience?

November 25th, 2009
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What is the world’s best travel experience by train?

International travel professionals think it’s Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer, the latest  named “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” at the World Travel Awards.

Rocky Mountaineer offers Canadian rail vacation packages and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta.  It’s best known for the Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies.

Fellow nominees for the award included: The Blue Train (South Africa); Rovos Rail (South Africa); The Royal Scotsman (Scotland),;Venice-Simplon Orient Express (Europe); Eastern & Oriental Express (South East Asia); The Ghan (Australia); Hiram-Bingham Express (Peru); The Golden Chariot Train (India) and The Indian Maharaja (India).

This year, Rocky Mountaineer was also named one of the “World’s Greatest Trips” by National Geographic and ranked as the number one train experience in the world by The Society of American Travel Writers.

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Arctic In The Grip Of Change

November 9th, 2009

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Photo credit: Vancouver Aquarium/Daisy Gilardini

The Vancouver Aquarium has opened a new, interactive, permanent exhibit  - Canada’s Arctic – In the Grip of Change.

This new exhibit aims to engage visitors to show how climate change is impacting Canada’s Arctic and create connections between the people, land and animals of the North.

Says John Nightingale, president, Vancouver Aquarium:

“When you explore the stories of Canada’s Arctic, you’ll see how our own actions and decisions – no matter where we live – can affect this amazing region. In a few short months the eyes of the world will be on Vancouver and we hope that this new exhibit will help to shed some light and focus on Canada’s Arctic.”

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