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The West Coast Trail, a challenging 77 km (47 mile) hiking delight between Port Renfrew and Bamfield on Vancouver Island, is proving so popular that a reservation system is now in effect! You can call the Super Natural British Columbia travel information line at 1-800-435-5622 (HELLO BC) and reserve your hike up to 3…
Introduction Coral Bleaching is a process biological in nature and can be difficult to explain in layman’s terms. Coral bleaching has become one of the most recognized topics within the environmental community in the last couple of years. To put it in simple terms, coral bleaching is causes by the healthy coral reef losing its…
A Guide To Ecotourism Hotspots Today’s eco-traveller has the opportunity to choose from a variety of destinations . Many regions around the world are seeing an increase in popularity as choices for ecotourism. The locations listed below highlight some of the most popular destinations when it comes to where people are visiting for the ever…
Introduction Being one of the last British Colonies left in the world, the Turks and Caicos Islands are fairly isolated when it comes to eco-destinations. This group of islands is found approximately 575 miles southeast of Miami Florida. The island nation of the Dominican Republic can be found approx 110 miles to the southeast. The…
Ecotourism appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals. Also known as ecological tourism, it involves travel to pristine and protected areas, where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are the main attractions. It helps the traveller to have personal growth and learn new ways to live on the planet. Fostering respect for different cultures and human…
World-renowned environmentalist Prof David Bellamy addressed the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s 2004 conference. The Professor noted that Tourism was part of the world’s environmental solution, rather than the problem, because of its ability to improve understanding about environmental issues. Tourism can be a great storyteller. What better vehicle than to use people’s visits to a…
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