Sustainability And The Olympics
The last Olympic games held in Beijing, China, were the first ones to consider the environment and sustainability but their efforts were far from ideal. As part of their quest to secure the 2010 Olympics, the City of Vancouver, pledged to be the the first sustainable Olympics in the history of the games. With [...]
What is EcoTourism?
There are as many terms describing ecotourism as there are destinations to explore. Ecotourism, green travel , nature based travel and sustainable tourism all have become “the” latest buzzwords in travel. Is it all hype? Is is a sales pitch? The Internet is a awesome resource for a traveler to learn all about a destination long before [...]
Global Warming’s Effect on Travel
Imagine a beautiful island in the Pacific. Home to one of the smallest nations in the world and one of the most remote. An ideal spot for rest and relaxation. The spectacular marine environment consisting of a vast expanse of ocean interspersed with atolls, magnificent lagoons, coral reefs and small islands all provide a unique South [...]