The Eco-Vacation in Trinidad

When traveling it’s often hard to avoid the excesses of traditional hotels and restaurants, but for the eco-conscious tourist it is possible to find earth-friendly accommodations that celebrate and protect nature’s beauty.

My husband, Steve, and I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Trinidad and I hoped to explore it in the greenest way possible. I surfed the net and was happy to discover that ecotourism... [Read more]

Costa Rica and the 2008 Geotourism Challenge

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, October 14, 2008 – National Geographic, in partnership with Ashoka’s Changemakers, recently recognized Costa Rican eco-adventure company, Rios Tropicales, as one of the three winners of its 2008 Geotourism Challenge. Rios Tropicales was selected for its commitment to protecting the rainforest in collaboration with local communities, tourists, and conservation organizations in Costa Rica. The... [Read more]

The Westin That’s Fossil Fuel Free

Praslin Bay, St. Lucia ( Sept. 9, 2008) –The Westin Le Paradis Beach & Golf Resort, St. Lucia aims to be the Caribbean’s first fossil fuel independent resort when it opens in June 2009. The sophisticated 554-acre resort is being developed with special consideration to social and environmental impacts, with the goal of improving the community in St. Lucia. Situated along the island’s breathtaking east coast,... [Read more]

Nesting Sea Turtles in Los Cabos

Populations of female endangered sea turtles return to Cabo San Lucas beaches for the first time this year — marking the official kickoff of the 2008 sea turtle season

SAN JOSE DELCABO, MEXICO, July 16, 2008 – Each year in July marks the beginning of sea turtle season along the beaches of Cabo San Lucas when female endangered sea turtles start returning to shore to nest and lay their eggs. The first group... [Read more]

Middle East’s Green Accommodations

Dubai is one of those odd places that I want to see to believe. This release comes from the Dubai newsletter and talks about a new hotel that is both green and budget in Dubai. Both are hard to believe in the land of opulance. It also shows how green policy in tourism has taken off globally. If any one gets to Dubai for the 2009 opening, let me know.
devin
ITKT Editor

Ecos Hotels, the Middle East’s... [Read more]

Family Adventure in Belize

Combine a Belize Vacation with an Expedition of Discovery

New Children’s Program to Teach Rainforest Ecology and Culture

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, an award-winning luxury resort in the Belizean rainforest, has been family friendly since its inception in 1981. This summer, family adventure will now take an unprecedented new dimension with the introduction of the Mac Morpho Kids Rainforest Adventure —... [Read more]

Explore Greenland

EXPLORE GREENLAND AND LEARN ABOUT OUR CHANGING CLIMATE DURING TOUR LED BY NOTED ENVIRONMENTALIST DAVID HATCH

In summer, Greenland’s isolated Arctic high country offers spectacular scenery and indigenous wildlife that includes a herd of approximately 5,000 musk oxen. It is home to giant icebergs, colorful villages and eons-old glaciers that frequently “calve” (breaking off large chunks of ice that crash into... [Read more]

Jade Mountain Cuisine, St. Lucia

Announcing Jade Cuisine St. Lucia’s world Class “green resort”, Jade Mountain teams up with the renowned chef Allen Susser.

Jade Mountain, “…the most exciting new resort to open in the Caribbean,” now offers cuisine to match. Jade Cuisine is now under the direction ofChef Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s Restaurant in Miami. Well known for his culinary innovations, he displays extraordinary... [Read more]

Going Green in the Galapagos

Ecoventura is the pacesetter in responsible tourism to the Galapagos Islands. Through its core commitment to the ongoing sustainability of this fragile and at-threat ecosystem, Ecoventura is a case study for communities and regions seeking to discourage the negative effects of irresponsible tourism.

We invite our media friends to take a close look at this one small company that is “walking the talk” of sustainable... [Read more]

Discover Los Cabos

As you plan your upcoming travel stories, we’d like to invite you to explore the natural treasures of Los Cabos, Mexico, in particular, one of our world’s most ancient and endangered creatures, the sea turtle.

Just minutes away from Cabo San Lucas’s bustling resort areas, approximately 15 minutes north, lies a long stretch of environmentally protected beaches called Rancho Punta San Cristobal, where... [Read more]

Responsible Luxury Summit

New York, NY - April 21, 2008: Tuesday, 15 April 2008, was a banner day for CC Africa, with the holding of its inaugural Responsible Luxury Summit at New York’s new Times Center, posing the question: “Can Luxury Travel be Responsible Travel?”

As a world leader in the art of combining luxury hospitality, conservation and social responsibility, CC Africa (Conservation Corporation Africa) called together... [Read more]

Vietnam Volunteer Program

Global Volunteers Offers New Volunteer Abroad Program in Vietnam Global Volunteers, the nation’s longstanding “volunteer vacation” leader, will inaugurate a new international service program opportunity in Vietnam, beginning July, 2008. In its 25th year, Global Volunteers engages short-term volunteers to work on long-term human and economic development projects on five continents in 21 countries, including... [Read more]

The Glenn Goes Green

Atlanta, GA (March 11, 2008)– In addition to the high-end style and dedication to personal comfort that make the Glenn Hotel popular among both business and leisure travelers alike, the Glenn is now allowing ecologically concerned guests to leave smaller footprints when they travel. Guests with the most refined taste will continue to experience premium standards of service and luxury, while the Glenn utilizes non-intrusive,... [Read more]

Abercrombie & Kent Plants 30,000 Trees

Last year Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) launched a worldwide effort to educate the public about the threat posed by global warming. Working with Friends of Conservation, Abercrombie & Kent identified projects on all seven continents that help offset the impact of climate change, such as planting trees in Kenya’s Masai Mara and restoring elephant migration corridors in India. In addition to supporting these... [Read more]

International Expo readies in Zaragoza

ZARAGOZA, Spain, February 25, 2008 – Stunning new architecture and some of the world’s renowned artists will welcome visitors to the International Expo in Zaragoza this summer. Kicking off June 15, under the theme: “Water and Sustainable Development,” Spain’s fifth largest city is expected to draw six million attendees... [Read more]

Inkaterra Goes Carbon Nuetral

Lima, Peru- May 4, 2007:- In honor of Earth Day 2007, INKATERRA, Peru’s foremost ecotourism company, has become the first carbon-neutral travel provider in Peru. “Inkaterra has made the decision to offset permanently all hotel guest stays as well as our own business operations, including transportation, electricity... [Read more]

Finding Green Travel in Latin America (video podcast)

Maryl chats with Federico about “green” travel in Latin American countries. Federico of the Rainforest Alliance wants to get the word out that there many option for conscientious travelers looking for green tourism options in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Belize and minimizing our “footprint while traveling at home and on vacation. This interview is from the recent Adventurers travel Expo in Los Angeles... [Read more]

Eco Resort Pledges to Protect Belize’s Barrier Reef

ECO-CONSCIOUS RESORT PLEDGES TO PROTECT BELIZE’S
BARRIER REEF—El Pescador Aligns Itself with Carbon Offset Program
 
AMBERGRIS CAYE, Belize, October 24, 2006 — With nearly 40 percent of its land under protection by the government, the Central American country of Belize has long been praised as a leader in ecotourism.  Committed to conservation, El Pescador, a premier fishing... [Read more]