Best ways to explore Antarctica
According to Steve Wellmeier, executive director of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will soon ban vessel... More
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2010-04-22 13:19:08 UTC By T+L
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2010-03-15 17:45:24 UTC By T+L
Next great-value destination: Slovenia
This tiny, still off-the-beaten track nation nestled between Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia has the best characteristics of its neighbors (vineyards, lakeside villages, histo... More
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2009-06-22 11:06:02 UTC By T+L
New Sport: Paddleboarding
Interested in surfing but can’t commit the time? Stand-up paddleboarding is surfing made easy: the platform is wider, longer, and more stable than a standard surfboard, and a long ... More
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2009-06-16 14:46:26 UTC By T+L
Getting to Namibia's game reserves
All of the lodges will help you arrange air transfers from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport. Alternatively, book your trip through a seasoned travel agent. Phoebe Wein... More
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2009-04-23 13:21:58 UTC By T+L
When to Go: Alaska
The best time to travel is late June through early September, when it’s relatively warm with abundant daylight. More
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2009-03-24 16:27:37 UTC By T+L
Hike the Koloiki Ridge in Lanai, HI
The five-mile loop will have you walk among guava and eucalyptus trees until the trail unexpectedly opens up onto the Pacific. More
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2009-03-19 16:53:05 UTC By T+L
Medical air-lift programs
Several medical-emergency transportation programs airlift travelers from virtually anywhere to a hospital of their choice—a luxury not included in typical travel insurance plans, w... More
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2008-12-22 11:21:09 UTC By T+L
Ask where volunteer program fees go
Make sure the fees fall into the right pockets when a trip requires that you pay to volunteer. Before signing up, ask your hotel what percentage of your money goes directly to the ... More
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2008-12-22 11:21:09 UTC By T+L
Volunteer and get money off hotel rooms
Many hotels will exchange philanthropic work for reduced room rates; on select dates, for example, the RockResorts in Colorado offer discounts to guests who volunteer at national f... More
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2008-12-22 11:21:09 UTC By T+L
How to find a responsible tour operator
Unlike hotels, travel companies have no universal third-party eco-certification. As a result, a tour operator might offset 100 percent of its carbon emissions for clients’ airline ... More
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2008-12-22 11:21:08 UTC By T+L
Devote part of your trip to service with hotel and outfitter "outreach programs"
If you’d rather devote only part of your vacation to a cause, there are other, less demanding ways to give. Check out the many philanthropic programs offered by hotels (both high-e... More
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2008-12-22 11:21:04 UTC By T+L
Minimize your impact at ancient sites
For a fragile archaeological site like the Pyramids of Giza, near Cairo, tourism is both a boon and a threat. While ticket revenues do help fund conservation efforts, the mere pres... More
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2008-12-01 10:10:42 UTC By T+L
Idaho rafting tour operator
For beginner-friendly tours, check out O.A.R.S. (www.oars.com). Their six-day Main Salmon River trip traverses Idaho’s Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. More
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2008-12-01 10:10:42 UTC By T+L
Online resource for sustainable tourism
Visit www.sustainabletravel.com for more information on environmentally friendly tourist destinations. More
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2008-12-01 10:09:51 UTC By T+L
Where to witness ancient clan practiced in Australia
Ancient clan practices are being revived at Gunya Titjikala, a tent camp on Aboriginal lands in Australia's Simpson Desert, 90 miles south of Alice Springs. More
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2008-12-01 10:09:49 UTC By T+L
Diving in the Red Sea
Jordan's Royal Diving Club can set up snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea at Aqaba. More
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2008-12-01 10:08:15 UTC By T+L
Where tolunch and learn lobstering on the Cape
The owner of Provincetown’s Townsend Lobster & Seafood, Chris Townsend, runs lobster-catching tours on his fishing boat. More
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2008-12-01 10:07:50 UTC By T+L
Why a volunteer vacation
If you're looking for a little more out of your trip, try a volunteer vacation—you could do anything from build houses to study endangered animals. More
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2008-12-01 10:07:13 UTC By T+L
Greek history in Sicily
For a dose of Sicilian history, go to Agrigento, home to the fifth-century B.C. Valley of the Temples—a collection of seven Doric-style Greek temples that is also a UNESCO World He... More
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2008-12-01 10:07:10 UTC By T+L
Exploring Krabi, Thailand
The jungle trail at the southeast end of the peninsula leads to the palm-fringed Princess Lagoon, where you can take a dip at high tide. The more adventurous can paddle around in a... More
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2008-12-01 10:07:07 UTC By T+L
The best place to spot animals in South Africa
The 185,000-acre Madikwe Private Game Reserve, in the northwestern corner of South Africa, is part Kalahari desert, part bush country. It's also ideal for spotting giraffes and ele... More
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2008-12-01 10:05:40 UTC By T+L
Touring Oregon's caves
When the sun comes up, it's time to go underground: Wanderlust Tours (www.wanderlusttours.com) leads daily excursions to Boyd Cave, an 1,800-foot-long lava tube that snakes beneath... More
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2008-12-01 10:05:39 UTC By T+L
Online ratings for adventure travel tour operators
When booking adventure travel (safaris, mountain biking trips, hiking or eco-tours), www.iExplore.com has an extensive and helpful rating system. More
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2008-12-01 10:05:26 UTC By T+L
Wildebeest migration season in Africa
Although animal movement can be difficult to predict in the Serengeti, the major wildebeest migration tends to take place in summer. More
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2008-12-01 10:05:10 UTC By T+L
World Heritage destination trips
Expedia (www.expedia.com) and the UN Foundation have teamed up to offer World Heritage destination trips (profits go to www.friendsofworldheritage.com) to places recognized for the... More
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