Posts Tagged ‘south africa’

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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Living Like A Local In Cape Town

February 15th, 2010

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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:

  • Self-catering cottage set in a tranquil garden.
  • Peaceful, self-contained holiday house situated on the edge of the Constantia Valley.
  • Lovely house with pool and charming mountain views.
  • Beautiful spacious country house with stunning views of the Indian Ocean.

For more info, check out the HomeAway site.

Image courtesy of HomeAway Holiday-Rentals

How To Cycle The World (In Luxury)

February 11th, 2010
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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

Top 10 Green Travel Stories

February 5th, 2010

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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

2. Top 12 Eco-Tours in 2010?

3. Going Greener In France

4. 10 Asia Blogs You’ll Love

5. Into The Wild Photography

6. Walking Rainforests

7. 10 Mountain Blogs You’ll Love

8. Train Safaris In South Africa

9. Cycling Northern Spain

10. 10 iPhone Apps You’ll Love

Image courtesy of Hotel SO

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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Train Safaris In South Africa

January 14th, 2010

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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.

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10 Winter Holiday Homes You’ll Love

December 15th, 2009
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Holiday home in South Africa

Dreaming of a winter sun holiday?   One excellent source of winter sun holiday homes is HomeAway Holiday-Rentals which lists thousands of homes worldwide available to rent in hotter destinations.

traveling greener loves the idea of living like a local in self-catering holiday homes whether you’re in Morocco or the Canary Islands or Bali or Jamaica.

Recently, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals created a list of ten of their best winter sun homes.  Among the holiday homes are a beachside villa in Phuket, a villa among the jungle tree-tops of Bali and a modern townhouse villa in Marrakech.

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