Spend two weeks playing with crocodiles on the Zambezi River. Spend the morning setting crocodile traps and spend the afternoon measuring and tagging and counting crocodiles. This is a beautiful area and the schedule allows plenty of time for birdwatching and fly-fishing.
14 days for $2849. at Earthwatch

I want to go to Bhutan! Four lodges make up Amankora in Bhutan’s central and western valleys. The lodges utilize “clean” electricity, mostly drawn from a hydro electric grid. Recycling activities boast a 95% capture rate. Adhering to ancient cultural, religious and social traditions, Bhutan annually offers a limited number of travellers wonderful insights into life in the Himalayas as it has been lived for many centuries. Guests may either visit one of the lodges or, to best experience all that Bhutan has to offer, Amanresorts can plan a tailor-made journey, including one or more of the Amankora lodges located in Paro, Punakha, Gangtey or Thimphu.
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Balamku is a small hotel that focuses on ecotourism and intimate surroundings. The name, Balamku, means home of the jaguar and the hotel is located in the southern area of the Yucatan Penninsula. All of the energy needed to run the hotel is generated by solar panels and wind generation. Water conservation is a high priority as is ecofriendly waste management practices and preserving the natural environment. Balamku is a wonderful quiet retreat to get back to nature, watch some birds and renew your soul.
More information at Balamku Inn

Cross-Cultural Solutions is an international not-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations. It offers international volunteer programs in 12 countries, start dates year-round and programs from 1-12 weeks long. CCS operates in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand. CCS volunteers work in the areas of Social Services, Education and Health such as: Caring for infants & children, Teaching children, Teaching English, Assisting teachers, Observing and assisting local health professionals, Working with people affected by HIV/AIDS, Caring for the elderly, Caring for people with disabilities and Assisting teachers of Special Education. See the world while helping people, helps our planet, too.
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TOURISM for TOMORROW announced its 2007 Finalists and one of the finalists for the “Destination Award” is the State of Vermont. Vermont is my home state. ( I lived there the first 18 years of my life and regularly visit several times a year) Vermont is working on a major revitalization effort for many of the state’s major downtown areas. By focusing on a community’s history and historic buildings, it has been demostrated that keeping the downtowns alive builds the local economy and cultural institutions, while supporting growth in a way that minimize environmental impacts (cuts out suburban sprawl!!). Vermont, is indeed, home to many quaint funky small towns and I applaude Tourisim for Tomorrow for recognizing it. Go Vermont!!
Info on Tourism for Tomorrow
Info Visiting Vermont

Eco-haven in Alaska completely hand-built from local driftwood. Private cabins for groups of eight.The lodge is run completely on a non-polluting alternative energy system of wind and hydro power which supply the entire grounds with energy to spare. Beginning in summer of 2007, a tree will be planted for every visitor to the lodge to offset carbon emissions. Activities include bear viewing, beachcombing, hiking secret nature trails for use of lodge guests only, wildlife photography, sea kayaking, glacier kayaking, river rafting, clamming, fishing, touring the neighboring villages of Seldovia and Halibut Cove, glacier touring, flightseeing, beach fires, saunas, or just relaxing in the hammock with a good book. Sea kayaks, shore-fishing, and halibut fishing gear are provided to guests at no extra charge.
Details at Sadie Cove

Located near San Ignacio in Belize’s Cayo District, Maya Mountain Lodge provides easy access to Belize’s rainforest, Maya ruins and tropical reef. Begin your day to the call of wild parrots and toucans in one of Maya Mountain Lodge’s regionally decorated private thatch or tile-roofed cottages… Enjoy abundant tropical flowers and renowned tropical cuisine served in an open air dining room. Bird and wildlife watching from your porch. Refresh yourself in the swimming pool after an exciting day of adventure … and connect to island and beach experiences.
Lots of options available at Travel Belize

Build peace while you travel!! Servas is a network established in 1948 and operates around the world. Member hosts and travelers work together to foster peace, goodwill and mutual respect. As a Servas traveler, you may seek homestay exchanges with overnight host families—typically for three days and two nights—using the host list as your guide, or meet with “day hosts,” who do not offer overnight accommodation but who are interested in meeting Servas travelers.

One may join either as a (day) host, a traveler, or both. Specific membership policies vary from country to country, but most countries including the US require new applicants to have a personal interview and orientation with a trained volunteer interviewer, who may also consider character references supplied by the applicant.

Servas was originally established with the goal of eradicating war and the social conflicts leading to war. Although Servas has pacifist roots, it has always welcomed anyone with a commitment to peace, recognizing that there are many avenues to achieving this objective. Recognizing that military personnel also sacrifice in the cause of peace, past and current members of the military are welcome.

As a traveller, there is no cost for lodging. The membership fee for a year will give you access to the international ($85.00) or domestic($50.00) network of more than 15,000 families and individuals spread over 125 countries on six continents.

More info at http://www.usservas.org