The Blue Grotto Cave on the island of Capri in Italy is one of several sea caves worldwide that is flooded with a brilliant blue or emerald light. Once inside, the dazzling effect becomes clear – the water below is more light-filled, as it were, than the air above the surface. The source of this […]
Read MoreEcotourism in Europe is unrivalled when it comes to the diversity of the landscapes. The continent is home to vast expanses, dramatic mountains, heart-stopping beauty, and breath-taking experiences. You can do it all in Europe, from cycling to hiking, in the snow or in the hot, hot heat, from the Arctic Circle to the shores […]
Read MoreEcotourism in Latin America is exciting and progressive, as well as locally focused and sustainable minded. There’s so much for the ecotourist to see and do that it can be tough to know where to start, so we’ve decided to make it easier and run through the top 10 ecotourism experiences in Central and South […]
Read MoreThe islands of the Bahamas are one of the most popular in the Caribbean, and for good reason – the beaches are phenomenal, the landscape is serene, and the resorts are spectacular for an ecotourism holiday. The Bahamas are known for their impressive accommodation options, and gradually many of these resorts and escapes have incorporated […]
Read MoreVenezuela is a land of extremes. Its geography cuts a swath from the Amazonian Basin to the soaring snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Here, the world’s highest waterfall—Angel falls–thunders inside the world’s largest national park. To experience ecotourism in Venezuela is to be catapulted, full force, into an eco-adventure. So where, you might ask, do […]
Read MoreAs the first Baltic nation to become a member of the World Tourism Organisation, Lithuania demonstrated the importance of ecotourism to the country. Between 2003 and 2006, a National Tourism Development Programme was developed, and a marketing strategy was developed shortly after that. Some of the areas in which Lithuania wanted to focus on were […]
Read MoreWhen you think of a trip to Germany, you’re typically thinking about beer, saurkraut, and the Autobahn. Now, you can add beaches to that list. That’s right, beaches. Turns out Germany’s northeastern seafront is the place to see and be seen when summer’s heat tops the mercury. While completely frigid during the winter, the beaches […]
Read MoreIn a country as refined as France, they do simple and basic remarkably well. Everything in France is elegant, or at least has an air of elegance, simply because it’s French. In the French summertime, life there is further romanticised by the consistent desire to eat, drink, and play outdoors. Ecotourism in France is decidedly […]
Read MoreBrazil has a somewhat complex relationship with the environment; it is famed for natural attractions such as the beaches, mountains, and jungle, yet also notorious for its challenging task of managing the rainforest. Brazil is becoming an increasingly popular destination, especially due to its natural splendour, so ecotourism is a significant part of the tourism […]
Read MoreAlthough Monaco is small, it manages to attract about 5 million day visitors, and hundreds of thousands of overnight and cruise ship visitors. As such, the Principality is well aware of the significance of tourism, as well as the potential environmental damage such a heavy influx of visitors. The Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority This […]
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