Posts Tagged ‘destinations’

Robert Verdi’s Luxury Travel Tips

July 22nd, 2010

Lifestyle expert, celebrity stylist and TV personality Robert Verdi shares his Green Luxury Travel Tips in this guest post.

Today, Robert Verdi (@robertverdi) will host his Getaways Twitter Party at 6:30-8:30 p.m. EST.  Join the party on Twitter by tweeting #RVTIPS.

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Robert Verdi.

1. RESTAURANTS: Before you jet off to your next destination, do a little research into sustainable restaurants in the area. They use local ingredients and environmentally friendly practices.

2. ACCESSORIES: Travel accessories are a must, bamboo eye mask and blanket are perfect for eco-traveling.

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Holiday Like A World Cup Star

June 14th, 2010

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Villa Talida, Dubai.

Want to holiday like a World Cup star?  Well, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has put together a list of UK footballers’ favorite destinations where they offer private holiday home.

Here are some resorts worldwide where current and ex-members of the England squad own properties:

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Responsible Tourism Awards

June 4th, 2010

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Have you submitted your nomination for the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 yet?

There are only 10 days left to get nominated for the awards, organized by responsibletravel.com.

Since 2004 the Awards have “recognized the best tourism organizations, individuals, and destinations for their commitments to local communities, conserving the environment, and preserving biodiversity.”

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Planning A 2010 Trip To Africa?

December 18th, 2009

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Are you planning a 2010 trip to Africa?

Then you might be interested in the Gap Adventures Africa Overland program. Recently, the adventure travel company announced it will guarantee all Africa Overland departures through to mid-2010 except for the standalone Kenya and Tanzania Overland trip (DKTO).

The Africa Overland tour network features 40+ itinerary options in nine countries including some 20 new 2010  options.  Among these African destinations are small villages in Malawi; isolated beaches on Zanzibar and adventure spots in Victoria Falls and Jinja.

Says Gap Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip:

“These guaranteed departures provide a fantastic opportunity for our passengers to explore more of Africa’s pristine destinations in the sustainable, authentic manner they expect from us. Adventurers can rest assured that their once-in-a-lifetime journeys to embrace Africa’s beautiful and bizarre wildlife and culture will depart as planned.”

For more info, check out Gap Adventures online.

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National Geographic Traveler Scores

October 21st, 2009

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National Geographic Traveler, in conjunction with National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations, has devoted its sixth annual “Places Rated” Destination Stewardship survey to the world’s most celebrated and iconic travel destinations and how they have weathered mass tourism and other threats.

The survey, conducted by the Center, is the cover story of the November-December 2009 issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine on newsstands November 3, 2009.  A total of 133 destinations were surveyed by a panel of 437 experts in a variety of fields related to sustainable tourism.

Norway’s Fjords region takes top honors (85 points) with judges noting its scenery and well-preserved rural life. Other destinations in the “Best Rated Places” category include Japan’s ancient Kyoto (#4, 79 points) for honoring the “serenity and charm of ancient Japan” and Slovenia tied at #5 (78 points) for being among the most sustainable and authentic places to visit in Europe.

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