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Eight New Natural Wonders Listed by World Heritage

Linda — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:36:45 +0000

Eight new natural sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List yesterday, 8 July 2008. David Sheppard, head of the Protected Areas Programme with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), said, “These eight stunning natural sites are amongst the best of what nature has to offer.” The IUCN is the world’s oldest [...]

Octopuses Given Toys as Part of Sea Life Study

Linda — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:53:31 +0000

If you’re planning on visiting Europe any time soon, why not get involved in a new mutli-centre study that is to take place in 23 Sea Life Centres across Britain and Europe. Sea Life is carrying out studies on octopuses to determine whether they favour a particular tentacle for picking things up. Scientists want to test [...]

New Virgin Eco Resort to Open in the Caribbean

Linda — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:04:22 +0000

Virgin tycoon Richard Branson has announced plans to transform one of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) into the most environmentally-friendly resort on the planet. He pointed out to a reporter on a tour of Necker Island (one of his own islands in the BVI) recently that there is no reason in the world why the Caribbean [...]

Go Green Travel Green Blog is Ecotourism Logue Favourite

Linda — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:31:11 +0000

One of Ecotourism Logue’s favourite green sites of the moment is Go Green Travel Green. The articles are punchy, witty and informative and make people question their travelling habits. The website recently featured a green travel series starting with 31 Reasons to Travel Green: In Pictures, a disturbing yet motivating post on why it’s good to [...]

Interview: Laura Burgess, Editor of Ecoescape Green Guides

Linda — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:32:51 +0000

It’s not always easy finding genuinely green travel options, especially if you’re not familiar with the country you’re planning on visiting, so eco travellers on their way to the UK and Ireland might be interested to know there are a new set of ecoescape green guides available. They’re cram packed with lots of eco-friendly accommodations [...]

New Eco Search Engine is Dedicated to Saving Environment

Linda — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:23:50 +0000

EcoSearch, a new not-for-profit search engine dedicated to saving the environment has just been launched. Used in the same way as any other search engine, EcoSearch donates 100% of its profits from ad revenue to non-profit organisations focusing on environmental issues. In addition, web users who find it difficult to use anything but Google as a [...]

Eco-Libris Provides Great Green Travel Books

Linda — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:36:58 +0000

If you haven’t already found the website, Eco-Libris is a wonderful eco lovin’ site dedicated to balancing out the harm we do by reading books. Now, before you click away, I know that sounds a bit hippy and greenie but as an avid book reader I often have the guilts at my own frivolous indulgence and [...]

Korean Tourism Offers Free Homestay

Linda — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:31:29 +0000

Ever wanted to experience a homestay? Ever wanted to experience a homestay for FREE? Yeah, thought would get your attention. To celebrate the launch of their new website, Korea Tourism is offering the first 100 people to make a reservation before 30th June a 2-night/3-day stay at a Korean residence for nada, gratis, zip. Whether this is [...]

Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008

Linda — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:05:22 +0000

Time is running out! Nominations for this year’s Responsible Tourism Awards will close on 16 June 2008 (next Monday) so be sure to cast your vote for your favourite responsible retreat. If you’re not already familiar with the Responsible Tourism Awards, as the name suggests, they are dedicated to rewarding individuals, companies and businesses that provide genuinely [...]

Green Travel, Green Gadgets, Eco Travel News and Links

Linda — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:32:56 +0000

Ecotourism Logue is spreadin’ some green lovin’ this week and sharing a sneaky peek into other eco-centric websites. - The girls at Go Green Travel Green may be off gallivanting around North America for a few weeks but their series of 25 Days to Go Green articles will be sure to keep you busy while they’re [...]