Eco-tourism
“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
–Lady Bird Johnson
Ecotourism (or if you prefer, eco-tourism) helps preserve natural resources, wildlife, and those who depend on the fragile ecosystems for their livelihood and survival. Taking care of our treasure trove of natural resources is an imperative to our sustainability.
Jane Goodall asked a poignant question: “How is it possible that the most intellectual creature to ever walk the planet earth is destroying its only home?”
Visit natural locations, observe wildlife, be a part of conservation efforts, promote sustainability and protect the local communities. Make a difference by contributing financially as you visit the pristine natural environments and help the local communities survive. Also your visits will be instrumental in protecting the endangered wildlife and threatened natural environments. Travel to protect the nature – its originality and raw form.
Marinate on that question as you enjoy these insightful stories on ecotourism.
Costa Rica is a top eco-conscious destination with many properties implementing sustainable initiatives to keep their environmental impact to a minimum to preserve the biodiversity of the country. This movement is a natural extension of the country motto, Pura Vida!
Life in the modern world is often a high stress and fast paced wild ride and sometimes, we all just want to get away from it all and go to some tropical island and get there fast and take it slow. When that need takes hold of you, there is no better place to find yourself than in the natural splendor of the island nation of Barbados in the Lesser Antilles. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, just north of South America and east of the Caribbean Sea, this tropical island is host to a number of beautiful natural sites that have made it one of the leading destinations for eco tourism in the Caribbean. Harrison’s Cave One of the most striking natural features of Barbados is the spectacular Harrison’s Cave. This cave system is a testament to the amazing wonders of geology. Discovered in the 1700’s, Harrison’s Cave was left [...]