The Blue Train, South Africa.
Trains, trains, trains, how we love taking trains. Some of the greenest transportation in the world, train journeys can be unforgettable travel experiences.
The Luxury Travel Bible has released their Top 10 Luxury Terrific Trains list. Here it is:
Virgin Holidays has launched the Human Nature Collection, a new holiday collection with sustainable elements.
This global collection ranges from volunteering in South Africa, Thailand or Kenya to biking through Bangkok. It will be available online, through responsibletravel.com and retail trade partners including Co-Operative Travel Centres.
Says Andrew Shelton, marketing director, Virgin Holidays:
“The Human Nature Collection is about showing that it is perfectly possible to have an unforgettable holiday while at the same time leaving a positive imprint on the place you’ve been to, and the people you met.”
Global hospitality brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is committed to responsible tourism and sustainable hotel management with its Green Partnership program.
Recently, the company opened Fairmont Zimbali Resort on the eastern coast of South Africa.
Nestled between a 700-hectare forest reserve and beaches of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s Dolphin Coast on the Indian Ocean, Fairmont Zimbali Resort’s name “Zimbali” is the Zulu word for “Valley of Flowers.” Located 15 minutes from King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), it is a short drive away from Durban, one of the nine host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The world is now watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
If you can’t be in South Africa, you may find the World Cup party is going on all around you.
People are watching the World Cup football matches everywhere from work to the neighborhood pub to house parties.
Wherever you’re going, how can you green your World Cup party?
Our favorite UK green retailer, Nigel’s Eco Store,has some green World Cup party ideas.
Here are 5 World Cup Eco Essentials:
1. Newcastle Brown Ale Pint Glass
3. Wind Up Universal Remote Control
5. Solar Powered Portable Speakers
For more on these or other green products, visit Nigel’s Eco Store.
Image courtesy of Nigel’s Eco Store
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:
Will you be going to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town? If you want to live like a local (and possibly greener), take a look at the wide range of Cape Town holiday homes available from HomeAway Holiday-Rentals.
HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has 300+ properties in South Africa and 170+ holiday homes in Cape Town. The holiday homes include:
For more info, check out the HomeAway site.
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Image courtesy of Cycling Embassy of Denmark
If you love luxury bicycle trips, then DuVine Adventures and its global bicycle tours might be your speed.
The cycling tour company has launched a new website with brand new 2o1o itineraries: Cycling in Croatia and multi-sport tour in the Galapagos & Ecuador. Also a new blog shows images from bicycling tours; pages on the bikes, guides, wine, and history of each destination and thousands of travel tips.
Since 1996, DuVine Adventures has specialized in personalized cycling tours in Europe (France, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia); North America, South America and South Africa. Their travelers cycle and stay in the best hotels, eat gourmet cuisine and taste world-class wines.
For more info, visit DuVine Adventures online.
Images courtesy of DuVine Adventures
Thanks so kindly for all the support in 2010!
Looking back, here are our Top 10 Blog Posts so far in 2010:
1. The World’s Most Sustainable Hotel
7. 10 Mountain Blogs You’ll Love
8. Train Safaris In South Africa
10. 10 iPhone Apps You’ll Love
Image courtesy of Hotel SO
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.”
Fancy going on a luxury train safari in South Africa?
The Blue Train has announced a new package including a stylish safari in the Big 5 Pilanesberg Game Reserve with its new hotel partner Ivory Tree Game Lodge . The trip aboard one of the country’s tourism icons promises South Africa’s stunning landscapes, safari adventure, luxury train travel and fine dining.
