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Greener Cruise Holidays

June 8th, 2010

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Happy World Oceans Day!  How are you caring for world oceans?

Sailing on tall ships can be a greener way to cruise the Caribbean and Mediterranean.  Take the case of Star Clippers whose three tall ships follow eco-friendly practices including using wind propulsion as their major source of energy.

Says Captain Farhat Shamim, spokesperson, Star Clippers:

“At Star Clippers, we always try to maximize the amount of time we are under wind power. Not only so that our guests can experience a true tall ship sailing experience, but because this also reduces the amount of fuel we consume. A cruise under sail is much easier on the environment.”

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World’s Coolest Flower Festival?

May 20th, 2010

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What is the world’s coolest  flower festival?  It may be the Wild Flower Festival near Bohinj in Slovenia’s Triglav National Park coming up May 22 to June 5, 2010.

In Slovenia’s alpine region, the festival will feature workshops, photography courses, art and embroidery exhibitions and English-language guided botanical tours on foot, bicycle and horseback.  Visitors will learn how to cook using wild flower ingredients from the area’s meadows.

UK  travel company Just Slovenia is offering special festival packages including flights, car rental, seven nights’ bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation and the Edible Wild Flowers workshop.

For more info, check out JustSlovenia online.

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Green Belize Beach Holidays

April 20th, 2010

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Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort has become Belize’s first Green Globe Certified beachfront property.

Operating in 80+ countries, Green Globe is the “worldwide sustainability certification based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses.”

The eco-resort began working towards its certification in September 2009 and achieved it in April 2010.

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Cool Adventure, Culture And Education Retreats

April 9th, 2010

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Are you craving adventure, culture or education?  Then you might find the perfect adventure, culture or education retreat for you at Angela Ritchie’s Ace Camps.

traveling greener is a huge fan of learning vacations and retreats which promote personal development and wellness.  Whatever the destination, the Ace Camps are designed for inspiration, creativity and adventure.

Based in Canada, Ritchie, a traveler, blogger, arts administrator and hospitality professional, debuted her international retreats in fall 2009.

Says Angela Ritchie:

“Ace Camps are about taking risks and adventures to make your life better. Whatever age or stage you’re at, sometimes you just need to step out of everyday lives, and put yourself in the path of inspiration…I’m creating retreats for people looking to kick-start a change in their life and led by famed writers, photographers, artists and artisans.”

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Earth Day Food & Wine Festival

March 22nd, 2010

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Fancy a greener culinary experience?  Then check out the 4th Annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival on April 16-18, 2010  in California at the Santa Margarita Ranch.

The annual festival brings together growers, vintners, chefs and food purveyors and “earth-conscious consumers”.  It’s organized by the Central Coast Vineyard Team, a non-profit grower-group whose mission is to “promote sustainable wine growing through agricultural research, education and farm worker outreach”.

Some 50+ farmers, ranchers, chefs and restaurants will be offering an array of food like a bruschetta bar to barbecue, ahi tacos to osso buco, pesto pasta to risotto Milanese.

Sustainably-minded producers participating in the festival will include Olea Farms Olive Oil; Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest; Bob’s Red Mill and Artisana Nut Butters.

For more info, visit the festival site.

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Finding Greener Travel Insurance

January 14th, 2010

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Finding the right travel insurance is an important part of travel planning.  traveling greener loves WorldNomads.com travel insurance because the company makes a difference with The Footprints Network.

WorldNomads.com products and services include global travel insurance protecting residents from over 150 countries with medical and evacuation coverage, 24-hour emergency assistance and coverage for wide ranging adventure activities; language guides and travel blogs and travel safety information.

The Footprints Network aggregates thousands of consumer micro donations made while conducting online transactions to help fund community development projects that fight poverty worldwide.  Organized in 2004 by WorldNomads.com, through the network, 302,278 people have helped raise more than $785,383 for 53 projects around the world.

These contributions, which range from $1 to $5, help to alleviate poverty and the health, social and environmental problems that affect over two billion of the world’s population that live on less than $2 a day.   Types of projects include sight restoration, farming, education, clean water, sanitation and others.

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First Online Avalanche ‘Webinar’

November 13th, 2009
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Are you an eco-traveler who lives or travels in the mountains?  Then you’ll want to know about mountain safety and avalanche awareness.

In the UK, The Ski Club of Great Britain and Henry’s Avalanche Talk (HAT) are teaming up to run their  first,  live online avalanche ‘webinar’  on Wednesday 18th November at 7pm.

The webinar will be with  Henry Schniewind from HAT who will also take any questions about the talk and avalanche awareness in general.  Topics covered will be  how to prepare for off piste skiing or boarding and where and when to go to avoid avalanche danger.

Says Betony Garner of the Ski Club of Great Britain:

“The live online avalanche talk is an exciting new venture which complements our current UK  off piste and avalanche awareness tour. It means that skiers and snowboarders can learn about the basics of mountain safety without leaving home.”

The live online talk costs £7 per person. To register for the online talk log on to Henry’s Avalanche Talk website. Registered participants will also be able to see a recording of the talk for seven days after the event.

Henry’s Avalanche Talk (HAT) is a team of professionals who share their passions and insights on how to have fun and be safe while riding off-piste.  The Ski Club of Great Britain is a not-for-profit organization aimed at making snow sports cheaper and more accessible and is open to all skiers and snowboarders.

For more info on avalanche awareness, forecasts and mountain safety, visit the Ski Club’s website and Henry’s Avalanche Talk website.

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Arctic In The Grip Of Change

November 9th, 2009

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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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New Zealand’s Untouched World

November 4th, 2009

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Looking for sustainable fashion for your travel wardrobe?

Then you might find it in New Zealand from fashion label  Untouched World.  The sustainable clothing company creates men’s and women’s organic fashion clothing using mainly natural fibers and ethical processes.

Right now, Untouched World is teaming up with New Zealand Luxury for “Fashioning a New Future”, a luxury travel purchase reward deal for visitors to New Zealand.

New Zealand Luxury represents world famous luxury lodges, hotels and villas.  The company also offers elite travel services from personal chauffeurs to helicopter tours, private jets and private charter vessels.

Here’s how the reward deal works:  Every consumer purchase of NZ$1000 or more made direct with participating New Zealand Luxury members (or via their group website) will qualify for a gift of organic fashion from Untouched World. A special donation will also be made to the Untouched World Charitable Trust which funds sustainable development and education projects.

For more info on the rewards, donations and conditions, visit New Zealand Luxury online.

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