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Bike Cuba

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:44:07 +0000

Two weeks of salsa and cycling on the Caribbean’s most vibrant island. This moderate/adventurous cycling holiday takes you on a “revolutionary” journey through Cuba, beginning in the historic city of Santiago de Cuba, the birthplace of the revolution and the home to Cuban music.
Led by experienced resident guides, over two weeks you will enjoy unrivaled insight into the island life as you cycle from the eastern side of the island through the heart and on to the far west before returning to Havana.

$$: £1395 (15 days) excluding flights. Bike hire £150. Price includes twin accommodation, full tour service (guides, back up vehicles etc.), entrances fees to National Parks/sites and meals including refreshments en route (not lunch days 10 & 15)
Departures: 5 April, 8 Nov, 29 Nov 2008; 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr 2009
Booking/Full Details: Responsible Travel

SEE Turtles - Ocean Conservancy conservation tourism campaign

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:20:47 +0000

Helping to protect sea turtles while helping residents to value sea turtles is the mission of the Ocean Conservancy group, SEE Turtles. With a mandate of positive impact (as opposed to low impact), SEE Turtles provide turtle watching guidelines to international communities offering conservation tourism and help travelers to use their vacation dollars to make a difference for sea turtles and for the livelihood of community residents who protect them. The SEE Turtles program provides a positive venue for tourists to learn about sea turtles in their natural habitat while slowly turning communities from hotbeds of turtle poaching to environments supported by sea turtle conservation tourism. Ocean Conservancy is striving to protect the turtles with the money made by viewing them as well as generate income for the local economies.

Currently programs are offered in Baja California Sur, Mexico, Costa Rico, and Trinidad.
More info available at SEE Turtles

Biking in Uganda

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:30:46 +0000

This trip starts with visiting historical and cultural sites in Entebbe and Kampala. Then travel to Fort Portal with visits to development projects, schools and farms. Then cycle to Kibale National Park (maybe see monkeys!) and the Rift Valley escarpment, including Queen Elizabeth National Park with more amazing wildlife. Finally cycle through scenic Buhoma-Kabale area, visiting villages, schools and a medical center before returning to Kampala and Entebbe. Suitable for fit Beginner/Intermediate/Expert who are comfortable on dirt roads since this trip consists of paved (40%) & dirt (60%). What a unique approach for going on safari in Africa!
US$1190 for lodging, two meals/day, guide, museum fees and more (airfare is not included). Average out of pocket expenses per program $100 plus or minus $50.
More details at International Bicycle Fund
Schedule: Aug 10-23, 2008.

Great Green Travel is participating in Blog Action Day

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:42:44 +0000

Today’s earnings will be donated to The Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org)

One day a year we like to remind you (cause we forget too!):




Decomposition

        Rates



Paper

2-4 Weeks



Leaves

1-3  Months



Orange Peels

6  Months



Milk Carton

5   years



Plastic Bag

10-20 Years



Plastic Container

50-80  Years



Aluminum Can

80  Years



Tin Can

100 Years



Plastic  Soda Bottle

450  Years



Glass Bottle

500  Years



Styrofoam

Never

I got these from: www.slocomhouse.com/recycling.html

Eco Trip Summer 2007

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:05:47 +0000

Part of Windows Live Spaces, EcoTrip is four students making their way across the country by bike, train and other eco-friendly modes of transportation. Along the way they are stopping to raise eco awareness and perform volunteer activities. You can follow their adventure and get some useful eco travel tips along the way. The tour ends July 7th at Giants Stadium with a concert.
Eco Trip Summer 2007

The Galapagos Islands

Sun, 06 May 2007 01:59:55 +0000

Ecuadorian President, Rafael Correa has decreed that the Galapagos Islands are “at risk”. If considering a trip to the Galapagos Islands to see this this “living laboratory of evolution” …it is imperative to pick a reputable tour guide. The Galapagos Conservancy are a group that raises more than $2 million annually to fund the conservation work of the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS). Check out their website first if you are considering a trip to Galapagos.
Galapagos Conservancy

Sierra Gorda, Mexico

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:09:33 +0000

The Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, located in the state of QuerÃ©taro, is the most ecodiverse Reserve in the country, and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Sierra Gorda Ecotours, developed by the Grupo EcolÃ³gico Sierra Gorda which oversees environmental conservation efforts, provides the opportunity for visitors to enjoy the biosphere while ensuring the conservation of biodiversity and contributing to the livelihoods of communities, who operate the three lodges. Sierra Gorda was the 2006 Destination Award Winner from the World Travel & Tourism Council
More info at SierraGorda.net

Iceland

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:32:03 +0000

The Snaefellsnes Peninsula offers a sample of most of the things that make Iceland so special. It is an area rich in tradition and mystique, faeries and elves are everywhere. From trips on the glacier to whale watching trips, a trip to Iceland is a rewarding and varied experience, and is made more so by the knowledge that everything involved has been carefully considered for social and environmental responsibility.

Hellnar was originally run as a farm retreat. Since then Hellnar has evolved into one of Iceland’s most influential environmental destinations, and gaining international recognition through the Green Globe 21 scheme. Inspired by the eco-community in Findhorn, Scotland, all the buildings at the hotel are built using sustainable materials and techniques, and food is sourced from the local community.

More info available at Travel Roots

The Lodge on Little Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:36:42 +0000

Fifteen guest rooms are available across five cottages make this Georgia Beach and Oceanfront the perfect spot. Birding, Bird Watching, Beach Combing, Boating, Horseback Riding, and Hiking are some of the activities available to guests. Guests stay in buildings rich in architectural history enjoy the all included Georgia cuisine and spend days in the company of staff naturalist. This hotel has received the Green Globe award which is the worldwide benchmarking and certification program for the travel and tourism industry.
Little St. Simons Island

Are you a Green Guest??

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:11:47 +0000

If so, Marriott International wants to hear from you! Create a video (under 3 minutes) describing how you are your family and friends are helping to save the planet and upload it to You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/Marriott
and you will have a chance to win a six day, five night stay at the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Costa Rica. The green video contest kicks off Marriot’s month-long support of Environmental Awareness Month and its partnership with “Clean Up the World,” an Australian-based global organization with 35 million volunteers in 120 countries.

For complete contest rules, visit www.marriottnewsroom.com.

[Found via GreenLAGirl]

Decomposition Rates
Paper	2-4 Weeks
Leaves	1-3 Months
Orange Peels	6 Months
Milk Carton	5 years
Plastic Bag	10-20 Years
Plastic Container	50-80 Years
Aluminum Can	80 Years
Tin Can	100 Years
Plastic Soda Bottle	450 Years
Glass Bottle	500 Years
Styrofoam	Never