Playa Del Carmen - a True Gem in the Riviera Maya
Posted November 26th, 2008Author asked: Originally named Xaman-Ha (waters of the north) Playa del Carmen is part of the Mayan World. Located on the crystal blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean, Playa del Carmen is just 40 miles (60 kms.) south of Cancun. Playa, as it is known as to locals, is the perfect spot from which to [...]
Quepos Costa Rica Vacation
Posted November 22nd, 2008Lisa Khajavi asked: Ponce de Leon, in his search for the fountain of youth, discovered Quepos in 1519. Named for the Quepoa Indian population he encountered, this seaside gem has evolved through the banana industry, to palm oil, to tourism; which is now the area’s leading product. In the late 1800’s, vast banana plantations were [...]
Costa Rica Eco Travel
Posted November 20th, 2008Lisa Khajavi asked: The evolution of ‘Ecotourism’As a world-wide leader in nature-oriented travel, with 5% of the world’s biodiversity within only .035% of the world’s land, Costa Rica continues to be in the spotlight for ecotourism. Since 1993, tourism has been the top generator of foreign revenues for Costa Rica, surpassing both bananas and coffee. [...]
Ecotourism Kodai in Bloom
Posted November 17th, 2008JASSI asked: Kodaikanal is hotting up as a destination for ecotourists.the eco-conscious can build their own holiday cottages there. In the Kodai EcoVillage, ad agency O&M’s dream theme, a plot costs between $19000 to $55000 an acre. Buyers have to sign an eco-pledge that restricts construction to 2,800 sq ft (per acre per level) and [...]
Iczm Plan for Rutland Island - India, Using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System
Posted November 15th, 2008K. Selvavinayagam asked: INTRODUCTIONICZM is a continuous and dynamic process that unites government and the community, science and management, sectoral and public interests in preparing and implementing an integrated plan for the protection and development of coastal system and resources. Coastal area management needs an integrated, interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral approach in the development of good [...]
The Sierra Madre Occidental - Backdrop to Banderas Bay
Posted November 13th, 2008Editor-123 asked: The vast and irresistable expanse of Banderas Bay, largest and deepest of Mexico’s natural bays, is a natural draw for many people who visit Puerto Vallarta; when it’s mid-winter at home, it can be awfully hard to resist the warm, welcoming water of the bay. So folks book a Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta [...]
Going Green – Ecotourism* and Sustainable Tourism** in Mexico
Posted November 12th, 2008Michael Christodoulou asked: Green is a word we constantly hear on a daily basis, and for a very valid reason. With all the environmental challenges that affect our planet, governments, companies and consumers are becoming more and more aware of the issues and the many ways to improve our current situation.We all know that the [...]
Playa Costa Rica – Paradise on Earth
Posted November 12th, 2008Clint Jhonson asked: Costa Rica has a $2 billion a year tourism industry and is the most visited country in Central America with almost 2 million tourists in 2007. Most tourists are from the U.S. and Canada, and the European Union. Ecotourism is popular with many visitors and tourists to the country and almost all [...]
Ecotourism, the Earth Friendly Way to Holiday
Posted November 11th, 2008Andy Adams asked: It’s getting harder to go on holiday these days without feeling a little bit guilty. This guilt is drummed into us when we read the news about how airlines are polluting the atmosphere, helping melt the ice caps. Many of us may feel obliged to go on a camping holiday in the [...]
Punta Cana and Dominican Republic Real Estate - What to Expect in 2009!
Posted November 10th, 2008Scott Medina asked: December 2005 was a different time in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic. At that time, the Punta Cana and Dominican Republic real estate markets were experiencing what some would consider atypical growth.Demand was far greater than the supply, a thriving influx of international buyers, lowest interest rates in the history of [...]
Volunteer for Ecocentro Danaus in Costa Rica
Posted November 10th, 2008Basecamp International Centers asked: They teach programs regarding the environment and native animals to local schools through educational activities and games. They also serve tourists who can come check out all the centre has to offer while learning about different species as well as about Costa Rican ecotourism. There is always much work to be [...]
An Ecotourism Resort in Port Antonio Jamaica
Posted November 7th, 2008Ben Thompson asked: If you worry about your carbon footprint, and are looking for an ecotourism resort in Jamaica, then check out Great Huts the top Bed and Breakfast resort in Port Antonio.A Unique beachfront ecotourism resort is to be found in Port Antonio Jamaica and it is called Great Huts. In terms of ecotourism [...]
Tourism in Panama
Posted November 7th, 2008Laurie Cooper asked: Panama is blessed with nature’s beauty. It has pristine beaches and turquoise seas, lush rainforests, and majestic mountains blessed in a hurricane and earthquake free tropical climate. It is likewise blessed in its people. They are the warmest and friendliest people in the world due the different ethnics and cultures that compound [...]
Mother Earth Hosts Our Travels
Posted November 3rd, 2008Victor Pryles asked: As conscious traveling Paupers we must always be concerned about our dear Mother Earth. If you think about it, you travel across her face, and She is the host to your journey; without Her we could not find the unfolding adventures that attract and feed our souls.I have found some valuable resources [...]