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Known by the native Arawaks as the Land of wood and water, Jamaica has numerous opportunities for the intrepid tourist to commune with nature. Among the numerous possible destinations, here are 4 eco-conscious excursions in Jamaica that would make visiting this lush island a truly memorable experience. Hotel Mocking Bird Hill A stay at the Hotel Mocking Bird Hill in Port Antonio, Jamaica is an education in sustainable tourism. Complete [...]

Review of Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica The Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica is a great place to take a holiday when you are looking forward to enjoying nature. That is because this Ecolodge offers hotel rooms that have beautiful views of either the Pacific Ocean or the wildlife right outside your window. You can enjoy the scenery on your private deck [...]

Uncontacted Awá are fleeing for their lives as loggers, ranchers and settlers invade their land. Please use your powers to have them removed, and keep them out for good. Many Awá are still uncontacted, and they are running for their lives. ‘One man has the power to stop the loggers: Brazil’s Minister of Justice. But it’s just not his priority. Let’s push it up his list.’ — Colin Firth  

Conservation & Tourism Ecotourism involves nature conservation by tourists who visit several attraction sites. This program is aimed at securing threatened species of plants and animals that depend of nature to survive. This is done mainly by local tourists with an aim of sustaining the beauty and attraction of the sites. It is the exercise that is worthy investing in since the outcome benefits the generations to come and creates [...]

Bringing Eco-Conscious Romance Into Your Life Romantic Getaways offer a great way for couples and lovers to spend some time together, alone and away from the usual hustle and bustle that comes with everyday obligations such as career, study and family. These getaways often involve travelling to a particular place of choice that offers the perfect venue for a loving and romantic time and adventure. With the current situation of [...]

The Amazon River in Brazil The Amazon River is the largest river in the world and up to 30% of the world’s fresh water flows through the basin. The Amazon basin is home to over twenty million people. The Amazon is undoubtedly the world’s most bio diverse destination. It is home to numerous species of birds, fish, reptiles and mammals. The most notable creature is the Anaconda snake. The Amazon at [...]

Tourism is a multi-billion industry that sustains a number of countries. This industry is however, not 100% perfect! There are very many aspects of this trade that always tend to magnify its negative aspects. One of these things is the ability of tourism to degrade our environment. To run their businesses in a more sustainable manner, more entrepreneurs are now embracing ecotourism. More ecolodges are being put up in place [...]

Tourism is among the main industries in the world. It has been of great advantage to the government as it earns foreign exchange for projects development. The number of tourists depend on the attractive scenes and security at the place of visit. Mostly, there are preserved geographical zones where endangered species are located to protect them from extinction. By doing so, the native species are preserved and act as evidences [...]

Greenwashing Ecotourism is gaining acceptance and demand all over and it is the fastest growing sector in developing nations. While it is intended to conserve the country’s nature and ecology, sometimes it is not so especially in Central America specifically Costa Rica. This issue of ecotourism has been abused by allowing entry of excess visitors in the quest for making huge profits from the ecotourism. In this sense, the main [...]

Eco Tourism in Thailand Some 900 million tourists travel the world every year, and the tourism boom goes hand-in-hand with rapidly rising CO2 emissions. Thailand, one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, is home to an island that’s pioneering sustainable tourism: Kho Khao, which was devastated by the 2004 tsunami. The new hotel complexes that have been built in recent years are energy-efficient and designed to reduce the island’s [...]