Ecotourism on the agenda for the Gambian Tourism Minister

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Fatou Mass Jobe Nije, the minister of Tourism and Culture for Gambia, and her delegation, continued her pre-season tour of tourism facilities in the country Tuesday with a visit to Makasutu Culture Forest in Kembujeh, West Coast Region.

Upon arrival at Makasutu, Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie and delegation were taken on a tour of the eco-tourism facility by its managing director.

Facilities available include floating house, jungle house and stilted house among other things.

The houses are built on top of the river, which is about one-and-half meter deep and surrounded by mangroves. According to Williams, Makasutu Culture Forest was designed according to the environment to make any visitor to this place feel the real nature.

The managing director also narrated how work started in the forest over 20 years ago, till it was transformed into what it is today. Their activities include proper Gambian cooking, palm wine tapping, and bird watching, among other fulltime cultural activities.

The minister and her delegation then sailed from Makasutu to Sitanunku in Upper Niumi through a boat named the Blue Albatross Gambia to visit the Sutununku Lodge in the North Bank of the River Gambia, about an hour sail from Makasutu.

The clean and colourful lodge was founded in 2010 and since then has been witnessing lots of activities like fishing, tackle and bait, bird watching walks with guides, access to Dog Island which is opposite the camp, visiting and transporting to local Sitanunku village.

Among the facilities in use are shore angling and sportive canoe fishing, local pirogue boat, among other activities.

To round up the tour of the clean and friendly lodge, the managing director, Marcel Hendrickx, who is also the vice chairman of GHA and Tourism Marketing Committee Working with Authority and World Bank introduced minister Jobe-Njie and entourage round the wonderful and mouth-watering cuisines.

He thanked the minister and delegation for having time to check on Sutununku Lodge to know how well prepared they are for the tourism season.

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Kashmir holds workshop on eco-tourism

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On World Tourism Day, September 26th, 2011, the Kashmir Minister for Tourism, Nawang Rigzan Jora, inaugurated a two-day workshop on ‘Practising Responsible Tourism’ at a local hotel in the region.
Addressing the workshop, the Minister said the workshop was aimed at sensitizing the private functionaries about the need to conserve nature and implement environmentally responsible and sustainable tourism practices.
“The workshop will pave way for adopting eco-friendly practices in tourism projects.”
He said it will convince the tourism players to devise products and manage tourist activities in such a manner that will ensure perennial sustenance of the tourism industry.
The workshop organized by the Ecotourism Society of India (ESOI) in partnership with J&K Tourism and WWF India, was attended by over a hundred delegates from tourism industry and government on first day.
“The workshop aims at setting corrective and curative measures with regard to tourism practices with ecological sensitivity and conservation of nature and community development in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. These practices will not only create a lighter footprint but will support the local communities and environment,” president, ESOI Mandip Singh Sain said.
Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Atul Dulloo emphasized for having responsible tourism as “it stimulates various sectors of economy of the state.”
“Tourism has a lot of potential for generating employment”, he added.
Director Tourism, Farooq Ahmed Shah also addressed the function and said the state government had setup Khadinyar Eco park, Nigeen Nandpora and Zabarwan Park. “More steps are being taken to ensure eco-friendly tourism in the state,” he said.
During the technical session, the speakers deliberated upon some key topics like environment, wildlife law for tourism, international best practices and the global sustainable tourism criteria movement, PPP in ecotourism initiatives, conserving built heritage, eco-friendly architecture for tourism destinations.
Mandeep Singh informed the audience that a panel discussion would be held on ‘Houseboat- A unique tourism opportunity’ on the second day of the workshop.
“It will be attended by representatives from Tourism Department, J&K State Pollution Control Board, LAWDA, Houseboat owners Association and Nigeen Lake conservation organization.
He said a similar 2-day workshop will be held at Leh on September 30.
Others who spoke in the workshops included Secretary Tourism, Kerala Dr Venu V, CEO of Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Development Board, Ajoy Bhattacharya, MD, CGH Earth Hotels, Jose Dominic, Cherian Ramapuram, Director, Orange County.

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Australia’s Eco Lodges

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Australia’s most recent ECO marketing initiative, Eco Lodges of Australia has announced the launch of its website http://www.ecolodgesaustralia.com.au along with welcoming three new members.

“We are thrilled to welcome Taronga Zoo Roar & Snore and Western Plains Zoofari Lodge in New South Wales, and Yelverton Brook Eco-Spa Retreat and Conservation Sanctuary from the Margaret River in South Western Australia to Eco Lodges of Australia” said Kym Cheatham, CEO, Ecotourism Australia. “Eco Lodges of Australia provides the ECO conscious traveler with great environmentally friendly accommodation options around Australia on every type of budget”

Australia is globally recognized for outstanding eco tourism experiences. Eco Lodges of Australia offers the ECO conscious traveler responsible, ethical and sustainable ECO experiences in Australia’s most amazing natural locations.

As Advanced Eco tourism certified operators, the Eco Lodges are dedicating themselves to raising awareness of the environmentally responsible and properly credential accommodation operators around Australia.

“By using the brand Eco lodges of Australia, we collectively will help educate the traveler so that they do not get confused by the various ‘green claims’ in the marketplace” said Kym Cheatham.

Eco Lodges of Australia is made up of Advanced Eco tourism certified accommodation providers in Australia, managed by Eco tourism Australia (EA).

For more information on Eco Lodges of Australia go to http://www.ecolodgesaustralia.com.au

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Our Blog endorsed by Travel Site Simonseeks

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Our blog, Eco Adventure Travel has recently been recommended by travel site Simonseeks. Simonseeks.com was set up by entrepreneur Simon Nixon, creator of Moneysupermarket.com.  The site offers expert recommendations on everything from Madrid Hotels to New York restaurants.  Users can also find inspirational travel guides from enthusiasts and travel professionals and a facility to check availability and book hotels, flights and car hire without having to leave the site!

Multiple guides focus on eco and adventure travel, some of the most notable being Kyley Chapman’s guide to the, famously ecofriendly, country of Costa Rica. Kyley stayed at a bio-dynamic, herbal estate and gives some great tips for things to do around the area of La Fortuna, where I had a wonderful vacation (you can read about my travels through La Fortuna elsewhere in this blog).

In ‘The empty country: Namibia’ travel writer Nicki Grihault uncovers a wild and remote haven where, according to one guide, ‘the desert is your newspaper’. Finally in ‘Saving Ankor’ travel writer Mark Stratton, talks about the havoc being wreaked on Cambodia’s famous ruins by mass tourism and how, with a bit of forethought, this wonder of the world can be enjoyed in a sustainable and responsible fashion.  What’s more anybody can submit a guide to Simonseeks!

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Eco Adventure Travel has recently been recommended by travel site Simonseeks. Simonseeks.com was set up by entrepreneur, and creator of Moneysupermarket.com, Simon Nixon.  The site offers expert recommendations on everything from Madrid Hotels to New York restaurants.  Users can also find inspirational travel guides from enthusiasts and travel professionals and a facility to check availability and book hotels, flights and car hire without having to leave the site!

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Eco friendly website – Ecopedia.com

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Someone recommended I check out Ecopedia, which is a pretty cool website, giving you information on what actions, or products, are environmentally friendly, eco sensitive, carbon neutral, etc., so you can begin to live a less impactful life, regarding the environment. Check it out! (And no, that photo has nothing to do with the site – I just thought it was cool).

http://www.ecopedia.com/Main_Page

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Photography, Travel, and my Canon Lens Recommendations

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One of my greatest joys in life is photography. I bought an SLR camera when my son was born in 2005. That first camera was a used Canon Rebel XT, which I purchased on Ebay, and I began taking baby photographs as well as travel photographs. I then bought a Canon 30D on Ebay, which I have been shooting with since.

You can see all my photographs at http://www.flickr.com/sets/robertmiller

The real secret, to camera hardware is that it’s all about the lenses, not the camera body. Of course, all everyone wants to know is “what kind of camera do you have?” but, although the cameras may change constantly, the lenses can be in use for years and deliver high quality shots. (This took a while to learn).

I know I will be upgrading my Canon 30D very soon. Another photographer told me that the Canon 40D is actually better than the Canon 50D and better than the (original) Canon 5D, (now replaced by the Canon 5D Mark II.

I’ve purchased lenses from Costco, Amazon, Adorama, J&R Camera, and B&H Camera. The following are my favorites:

Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime lens - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007E7JU/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EW8074/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AZ57M6/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009R6WT/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y211WA/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MF3SDO/?expertlawfirm-20

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EXR0SI/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009R6WO/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Y5WXO/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006I53S/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V5K3FG/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Y5WXE/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NP46K2/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y1YIX0/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006I53W/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JKN634/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4LOQ2/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JKPTF2/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V5P94Q/?expertlawfirm-20
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GNCWCE/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009R6WY/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009XVCZ/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JK313E/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007WK8KS/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007GQLU/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TCBNOA/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OSEP4K/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00112DQXO/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007EE8G/?expertlawfirm-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M5MCQS/?expertlawfirm-20

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005RKSL/?expertlawfirm-20

Canon 24-85mm lens

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000053HHD/?expertlawfirm-20

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Ecotourism Resources

There is a rapidly growing trend in travel and tourism today toward responsible, ecologically aware traveling. This type of travel can be characterized as the exact opposite of a Club Med vacation. GORP offers up a good list of the principles of EcoTourism. It doesn’t mean you have to be a Greenpeace eco-warrior, but just have a love for the natural state of the planet. The WWW is a primary forum for the dissemination of eco-info about ecologically inspired eco-journeys. By the time you are done reading this, we guarantee you will be eco-overloaded.
It should be noted that many sites related to ecotourism have very similar names and are easily eco-confused. For example, recently there has been some turmoil regarding the very closely named Green Travel and the Green Travel Network. Green Travel is a long-running not-for-profit service that is an exceptionally comprehensive forum (listserv, archive and website) for “ecotourism practitioners and consumers,” whereas the Green Travel Network is an excellent, brand-new commercial ecotourism and adventure travel website. Though the two services couldn’t be more different, it is easy to confuse them because of the similar names.
Excellent Eco-Sites
Green Culture is a good commercial ecotourism site that has an extensive list of ecotourism links.
Planet’s Eco Travels in Latin America is a well-respected and very in-depth site about travel to Latin America. Many consider Planeta the foremost Net site for people interested in ecotourism.
Ecotourism Explorer is a non-profit site for the exploration of ecotourism for researchers, conservationists and businesspeople. The Eco-Travelers page contains excellent background info and helpful hints on how to choose a good tour operator.
The Ecotravel Center is a slick, not-for-profit site dedicated to promoting and educating people about ecotourism. Good links and an active bulletin board.
Ecotourism Research and Other Adventures is aimed primarily at ecological researchers and other eco-professionals.
The Eco-Source is updated regularly with the latest “information and services about today’s ecological issues.”
“Green” Travel Destinations
Alaska is a popular eco-destination (because hardly anyone lives there). Ecotourism in Alaska is a great resource for travelers to the last great wilderness in America.
Australia has a strong eco-travel following. The International Center for Ecotourism Research is located there.
The Specialty Travel Index has a great list of eco-links sorted by country and region.
By now, you probably don’t want to see “eco” precede any more words. But if it’s more eco-related (sorry) info you seek, each of the above sites has lists of links to fill any eco-gaps.

Is there such thing as “positive tourism”?

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Eco-tourism in Africa – Is There Such a Thing As Positive Tourism?

Many would argue the ill effects tourism can have on natural habitats and the animals themselves but the major argument for positive tourism is sustainable tourism – sharing the benefits of wildlife and socioeconomic development through the promotion of tourism. The objective of those working in the African travel industry should be to bring about sustainable economic development by way of eco-tourism, which is said to be the fastest growing industry in the world! Poverty and ineffective land use can be addressed with the help of tourism opportunities like African safaris, adventure holidays and fair trade travel.

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Planning a vacation to Maui

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The photo on your right is me in Maui.

How to Find the Perfect Maui Vacation Package for You
Are you interested in taking a trip to Maui in the near future? If you are, have you already started making your travel arrangements? If you have yet to do so, you are urged to examine Maui vacation packages. Not only can a Maui vacation package save you money, but it can also make booking your Maui vacation reservations easier.
As you likely already know, vacation packages are when you are able to make a number of your vacation reservations all at once. When it comes to Maui vacation packages, it is not uncommon to see airfare and overnight accommodations listed as part of the package. Depending on where you look, you may also be able to find additional arrangements or extras, such as a car rental or small entertainment packages; entertainment packages that may allow you to take a dinner cruise or enjoy a meal at a fine dining restaurant. In all honesty, what is included in a Maui vacation package will all depend on where you find that vacation package and who it is being offered through.
Speaking of finding Maui vacation packages, do you know where to look for them? With the popularity of making travel arrangements online at an all time high, you may have responded with the internet. Yes, you can buy a Maui vacation package online, from a number of different locations, but you should also be able to purchase one from one of your local travel agents. Whether you want to use online travel websites or your local travel agent is up to you, but it may be a good idea to quickly examine each. Examining all of your options will not only help you save the most money, but it will also help to ensure that you find the Maui vacation package that is perfect for your needs, as well as the needs of your traveling party.
If you already have an idea as to which area of Maui you would like to visit, you are urged to keep that area in mind. As it was mentioned above, Maui is a popular vacation destination. For that reason, it is possible to find a large number of Maui vacation packages; Maui vacation packages that focus on one particular area of the island. For instance, if you would like to vacation inland, you will want to look for vacation packages that allow you to do. Perhaps, this is most important with overnight accommodations. If you are looking to vacation inland, you will not want to purchase a vacation package that involves you staying at a beachfront vacation resort. The same can be said for if you would prefer to stay along the coast.
In short, knowing where to find a Maui vacation package is the first step in finding the perfect Maui vacation package for you and your traveling party. The next step involves knowing which area of Maui you would like to visit, as well as what type of travel arrangement you will need to make. Taking the time to thoroughly examine a number of Maui vacation packages, before actually purchasing one, is the best way to make sure that the Maui vacation package you choose is the one that is right for you.

(from travel.linksocean.com).

Environmentally Friendly Travel Locations

If you want to enjoy adventure travel to exciting destinations to areas that are environmentally friendly, you should consider some of the eco friendly destinations that can make your holiday exciting while going “green.”

There are many areas throughout the world that you can consider for eco tourism. Some of the best adventure destinations that you can enjoy during your eco travel include the following:

Ecuador

One of the most exciting destinations that you can imagine is deep in the Amazon. One of the best resorts in Ecuador that offers eco friendly travel is the Kapawi that boasts of bungalows located along the river. The Kapawi is right in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon and uses solar energy in addition to flush compost toilets. There is no plastic used at the Kapawi and there is even biodegradable soap for guests. The Kapawi was built in 1993 and is an environmentally friendly tour destination. In addition to being sustainable tourism, you can be assured of comfortable accommodations and delicious European cuisine with a separate bar when you relax at the Kapawi. If you are looking for eco friendly travel, you can find it in Ecuador.

Belize

Belize is a country located just off of the coast of Central America and is considered to be the first of the eco friendly destinations in the Caribbean. Unlike some of the other Caribbean destinations, Belize is not very commercialized and features the Placencia, an eco friendly resort. The resort uses every feasible means to save the environment from solar energy to a water filtration and conservation system. In addition to being popular for sustainable travel, the many outdoor activities that you can enjoy on this tropical island make it ideal for adventure travel.

Mexico

In Mexico you can visit the Hotelito Desconocido Ecolodge that is ideal for eco tourism.  The entire resort is powered by the use of solar power. The hotel is very accommodating and even has a full service spa with handmade soaps that are all natural and also environmentally friendly. Mexico is one of the most exciting destinations for any tourist and if you are looking for eco travel, you can find it at the Hotelito Desconocido Ecolodge in Mexico.

Queensland, Australia

In the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa you can enjoy private bungalows in the coastal rainforest of Queensland. Australia has always been known for adventure tours and if you are looking for sustainable travel, you can find it at the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, one of the best eco friendly destinations in Australia.

United States – Montana

The Papoose Creek Lodge is only a few minutes away from Yellowstone National Park and features an organic holiday in the States. Eco tourism is at its best in Montana with private “green” cabins in a resort that is part of the Trees for Travel program. The cabins are built from recycled materials and is one of the best adventure destinations in the US that also features eco friendly travel amenities.

All over the world, resorts are going green and featuring more eco tourism in hotels and resorts than ever. If you are seeking adventure destinations as well as eco friendly travel, choose one of these popular environmentally friendly areas.