Posts Tagged ‘galápagos’

How To Go Penguin Spotting

February 16th, 2010

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Have you always wanted to go penguin spotting?  Then take a look at Gap Adventures which is committed to responsible tourism.

One of the world’s largest independently-owned adventure tour operators, Gap Adventures offers 1,000+ small group experiences, safaris and expeditions on all seven continents to 100,000+ travelers a year.   The company’s adventures focus on wildlife encounters, active travel and cultural interaction.

Right now, Gap Adventures is offering discounts of up to 15 per cent across several trips which all visit penguins in their natural environment.   Travelers can choose from voyaging around the Galapagos, cruising in Antarctica or an overland tour in South Africa.  Bookings must be made before 1 March 2010 and terms and conditions apply.

Make sure you quote PENGUINDAY10 (for Galapagos and Overland South Africa trips) or PENGUINDAY15 (for Antarctica trips)  if you’re booking online at GapAdventures.com.

The following Gap Adventures trips are included:

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New Global Voluntours For 2010

January 29th, 2010

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Voluntours worldwide are growing holiday options for green travelers.

Recently, global voluntourism specialist Planeterra announced 11 new 2010 projects and volunteer holidays in The Americas, Asia and Africa.

Founded in 2003 by Gap Adventures, Planeterra is a global non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable community development through travel.

Says Richard G. Edwards, Planeterra’s Director:

“More than ever, community development, environmental and wildlife conservation projects around the world need the support of active travelers who are willing to take the time to understand what is needed and how they can help. Our programs are designed with great care so that everyone genuinely benefits while having fun learning about each other’s cultures.”

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Top 12 Eco-Tours In 2010?

January 28th, 2010
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Japanese Macaque, © Mark Brazil

If you’re looking for the perfect eco-tour in 2010, then you might find it with Natural Habitat Adventures.   A member of Adventure Collection and exclusive Conservation Travel Provider to World Wildlife Fund, the company offers all carbon neutral trips.

“Seasonality matters in travel, and eco-tours in particular are dependent on the lifecycles and climates of the wildlife and destinations they visit,” says Natural Habitat Adventures.  “But whatever the season, someplace on the globe is perfect for discovery.”

Natural Habitat Adventures experts recommend these 12 months of  their 2010 nature adventures:

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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.

Greening Up Your Cruise Vacation

November 2nd, 2009

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Are you planning a cruise vacation and looking for greener options?  Cruise company Ecoventura is a greener cruising leader recognized for its commitment to sustainable tourism in the Galapagos.

Ecoventura is a family-owned company based in Guayaquil, Ecuador, with sales offices in Quito and Miami.

This Galapagos cruise company transports 4,000+ passengers annually aboard a fleet of three expedition vessels, 20-passenger motor yachts with 10 double cabins, and a 16-passenger dedicated divelive-aboard. Ecoventura says all its vessels have been retrofitted to meet high environmental standards.

In September, the company was named the winner of a  Condé Nast Traveler 15th Annual World Savers Award in the category of Cruise Lines.

Recently, Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Awards named Ecoventura the winner of the 2009 award for Green Cruising, featured online and in the magazine’s November issue.  The annual Global Vision Awards “recognize the latest and best efforts at cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and community building through tourism.”

Says Santiago Dunn, Ecoventura president:

“It’s gratifying that today’s opinion makers are seeking out companies like ours that understand it takes an unwavering commitment to sustainable change and purpose instead of blind profit..Ironically, booming tourism in the Galapagos has added to the challenges and problems faced by those looking to restore and protect the island’s native species and ecological balance.”

Image courtesy of Ecoventura