Posts Tagged ‘central america’

Wild-At-Heart Costa Rica

February 10th, 2010

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Are you an adventurer or an easygoing traveler?   Whatever your pace, you’ll find adventure and relaxation at El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge, a wilderness lodge on Costa Rica’s biodiverse Osa Peninsula.

This 185-acre private reserve is tropical rainforest ideal for waterfall rappelling, zip lining, guided hikes,or relaxing on the terrace of cabins while watching monkeys swing in the trees.

The rainforest wildlife lodge is located close to Corcovado National Park, connected by a  biological corridor full of the indigenous wildlife of Costa Rica.  “By staying at El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge, visitors also help to preserve the fragile ecosystem that they encounter while experiencing the natural world in its most pristine form,” says the lodge.

The lodge’s environmental program includes:

  • Using 100% renewable energies.
  • Choosing construction materials with minimal environmental impact.
  • Preventing use of herbicides, pesticides or dangerous chemicals.
  • Managing recycling and waste.
  • Using water responsibly.
  • Incorporating biodegradable products.
  • Protecting the habitat.
  • Prohibiting walking off trails or feeding wildlife.

For more info, check out the El Remanso Lodge site.

Image courtesy of El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge

Gap Adventures’ Top 10 New Trips

November 23rd, 2009

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Gap Adventures is increasing its worldwide offerings by 185 new trips in 2010.   The company is featuring dozens of new destinations, a new trip style and an expanded list of activity options.

Here are Gap’s Top 10 New Trips for 2o10:

1. Paris to Prague Adventure

2. Project Kenya and Safari

3. Budget Galapagos

4. Istanbul to Cairo Adventure

5. Thailand Sailing – Koh Phi Phi to Phuket

6. El Salvador Express

7. Mayan Encounter

8. Machu Picchu Adventure

9. Vic Falls to Zanzibar Overland

10. Sail Belize

For more trips, visit GapAdventures.com.