Archive for the 'Environment' Category
No one is saying global warming is good, but there are a few places in the world that will benefit - at least in a tourism capacity - from slightly warmer climes. Here is a list of global warming’s “winners:”
The Northwest Passage
The North Pole
Iceland & the Orkney Islands
Ski Areas of Northern British Columbia and […]
Cities are sinking, we’re losing pieces of glacier every day; basically, the world is changing on a grand scale. This means that eventually, and unfortunately, some beautiful landmarks will not be around in the future. Here’s a list of locations you should consider checking out before it’s too late:
Oceans & Coasts:
The Caribbean Read more…
West Indian […]
Once on South Park, they tried to breed a pot-bellied elephant (cross between an elephant and a pot-bellied pig) by putting them together, playing some Barry White (actually, I think Chef sang a duet with Elton John, but the outcome was the same), and waiting for them to do what comes naturally. Well, it looks […]
According to Globorati:
The world of eco retreats has gotten a whole lot more crowded — and confusing — in recent years. Amid the growing glut of country lodges touting their green credentials, we’ve selected 10 of our favorites. From the world’s highest lake (in Peru), to Australia’s Kangaroo Island to the upper clutches of the […]
The world is an ever-evolving place. And the sands of time will continue to shift, knocking some cities off the map… literally. Check out this list of places that probably won’t be around next century, so get there while you can:
Banjul, Gambia: Cause - Rising sea levels and erosion Read more…
Detroit, U.S.A.: Cause - Population […]
According to the New York Times:
SEAN MacPHERSON, the New York hotelier, has been to Europe dozens of times. And he knows that across the Continent, many hotel rooms have master switches that help reduce power use.
Usually, a guest inserts a card into a slot when entering the room to turn on the electricity. Removing the […]
Where to go green in style
Going green is not a new concept in the world of travel. For decades, resorts like Maho Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Turtle Island in Fiji have demonstrated that eco-awareness and sustainability can coexist with tourism. But in the past five years, the “eco” buzz has been amplified […]
Posh digs, Southwest sun
What the desert lacks in natural greenery can sometimes be found via manmade luxury. Once considered a wasteland that couldn’t possibly be developed into anything resembling a deluxe destination, areas of California’s moody
Mojave Desert have in recent years seen a growing number of noteworthy luxury accommodations and resorts. Bordering it on the south, Arizona’s […]
1- Tortuga, Haiti
2- Port Royal, Jamaica
3- Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
4- St.Croix
5- Virgin Gorda
6- La Blanquilla, Venezuela
7- Roatan, Honduras
8- St.Kitts
9- Guadeloupe
10- Cayman Islands
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Tucked away in the Himalayas is Ananda, the world’s number one destination spa as designated by Conde Nast in 2005, 2006 and 2007 that is dedicated to today’s travelers. This magnificent spa destination is another gem included in Picasso Travel’s new Ports of India packages.
Ports of India offers a […]