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Win a free eco-resort vacation in Belize!
Award-winning ecotourism resort, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, is offering up free trips with their Green Sweepstakes Lotto; a once-in-a-lifetime chance for nature travelers.
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Adventure travel gaining ground in Panama’s Gulf of Chiriqui
Adventure travelers are taking notice of Panama’s Gulf of Chiriqui – bordering Costa Rica on he Pacific Coast, the Gulf is becoming a very popular adventure-tourism destination. Mainstream vacationers have begun flocking to the area that has been a longtime favorite for sport fisherman and backpackers.
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Ontario resort builds a wetlands eco-boardwalk to heighten public support for conservation
The four-season Pine Vista Resort on Stoney Lake, Ontario, has unveiled a new, natural boardwalk through the property’s extensive wetlands to let guests safely experience the natural wonders of the many resident creatures and plant life that make the wetland ecosystem their home without damaging the land’s fragile ecosystem.
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Top 10 things to do in The Alleghenies this Summer
With summer in full swing, southern Pennsylvania’s Alleghenies are a top choice for affordable, east-coast outdoor adventures and getaways; offering visitors an array of sunshine-abundant activities like on- and off-road cycling, fishing, boating, spelunking, and the ability to explore the history and heritage of the region.
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Volunteer eco-travel meets Italian cuisine
An 8-day Italian Riviera tour sponsored by sustainable travel group Peace Through Travel mixes volunteer travel and ecotourism; combining wine, language and regional cuisine with nature paths, volunteer excursions and inter-cultural social events.
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Adventure tourism gaining momentum on Malaysia's Sipadan Island
Tourism Malaysia is showcasing its latest adventure tourism offerings, hoping to lure in some “adrenaline junkies” in search of the ultimate natural rush at this year’s “Adrenaline Sports Live” expo.
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Hawai gone Green: The untouched 'Garden Island' of Kauai
With 97% of its land undeveloped, mountainous rainforest, Kauai’s 43 miles of beaches have shielded this small, pristine land in the middle of the Pacific since the island’s formation. It is a true Polynesian paradise, and the 58,000 permanent residents would like to keep it that way.
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Top 10 mountain hiking trails in Asheville, NC
Hiking enthusiasts in the Asheville area are treated to RomanticAsheville.com’s Top 10 list of easy, free day hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
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New bill to add historic routes to the National Trails Intermountain Region
The National Park Service is studying thousands of miles of historic overland trails to determine whether they should be added to the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express National Historic Trails – recognizing the complexity and diversity of the great 19th-century emigrant experience in the American West.
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New green travel guide shows off Terrace, BC
Promoting their green spaces in a big way, Kermodei Tourism’s newly-published Environmentally Responsible 2009 Travel Guide showcases the best eco hotels attractions of Terrace, British Columbia
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New adventure travel partnership consults on Jordan's developing tourism industry
Jordanian tourism officials have gained a new perspective on the country’s adventure tourism market potential thanks to sustainable development strategies put in place by a joint mission between the Adventure Travel Trade Association, National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine and Xola Consulting.
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Experience a green nomadic harmony with a Jordanian eco-adventure
Terhaal is a Jordanian adventure tour operator that operates quality adventures in Jordan in a responsible manner, running a variety of adventures including canyoning, hiking, trekking, camping, cycling, camel trekking and scuba diving.
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Youth adventure travel leader promotes domestic volunteer programs for teens
Volunteer travel has become a growing trend in the industry, and Wilderness Ventures’ programs offer young people the opportunity to lend a hand domestically while enjoying their peers and the great outdoors through service trips that are designed to enable young people to obtain 40 to 80 hours of community service while simultaneously offering opportunities for fun, outdoor adventures and personal growth.
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All-women Sorella Cycling 'escapes to Blue Ridge'
Cabin rental company “Escape to Blue Ridge” will be the 2009 sponsor of Sorella Cycling – the 150 all female member cycling race club – as an expression of thanks from Escape to Blue Ridge to the Blue Ridge community that has embraced them and an effort to attract more adventure travelers to Blue Ridge, GA to strengthen southeast adventure tourism.
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13 free things to do in Sonoma's 'Wine Country'
In tough economic times, a vacation in Sonoma’s wine country that centers on free, or almost free, activities is just the prescription. With a reputation as a wine country that is welcoming, friendly and relaxed, Sonoma County is also known as a great value for those seeking the lifestyle of great wine and fresh food.
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New Life Hiking Spa in Vermont wins SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards
SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa resource, has announced that New Life Hiking Spa has been named among the top-10 best spas in the world for “Best for Affordability”, in its sixth annual SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Ohio Tourism launches 'DiscoverOhio.com' – one-stop source for an awesome fall getaway
The Ohio Tourism Division, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, is making it easier than ever for fall travelers to find all the information they need to plan their Ohio getaways and autumn outings at DiscoverOhio.com.
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Ontario resort partners with Planetair, offers guests a unique carbon offset option
Cedar Grove Lodge, an Ontario resort with a solid reputation for leadership in environmental responsibility, and Planetair, Canada’s premier provider of Gold standard carbon offsets, form a partnership to offer environmentally conscientious resort guests a first of its kind carbon offset opportunity.
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