Contribute to sustainable tourism in the Ecuadorian Amazon

CEO of Advantage Travel and Anakonda Amazon Cruises, Raul Garcia, has been nominated for PURE Awards 2018’s Contribution to Experiential Travel honor. Garcia is one of five contestants shortlisted for the award. The annual trade show describes the honor as going to an “individual whose efforts have directly influenced the development of the experiential travel movement.”

Driven by a desire to conserve and explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, Raul Garcia has spent over 40 years promoting responsible tourism and introducing people from all over the world to the ancestral communities of the Amazon. Raul founded the first and only luxury river cruise in the Ecuadorian Amazon—the Anakonda. On the 25th anniversary of his successful travel agency, Advantage Travel, Raul unveiled a second vessel, the Manatee, in July 2017. By developing a model where the local communities of the rainforest share in the profits of the industry, Raul has helped to promote sustainable tourism in the region.


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Terranova

TURTLE Season is about to start in the Tortuguero National Park. Visit to see this natural wonder, enjoy the impressive rainforests and the abundant wildlife. 

The place is breath-taking and the turtle season enhances this magnificent place filled with exotic flora and abundant wildlife. There are several choices to stay comfortably and enjoy leisure and rest while delighting in the pure life of #CostaRica.

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Conquering South America with roomsXML

A veritable melting pot of culture, language and top destinations, the continent of South America spans multiple time zones, 12 countries, dozens of indigenous languages and is home to over 400 million people. As a destination for world travellers, #SouthAmerica has the full range of preferences covered, with #Tourism being one of the main sources of income. Top things to do include visiting the Amazon Rainforest, aptly named the ‘lungs of the world’, the world famous Galápagos Islands, and one of the biggest global party; Rio Carnival. 

roomsXML has thousands of properties across South America, including: 

Peru: Must see’s are the Amazon, Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains, and the Inca Trail. 

Venezuela: Tropical resorts, eco tourism and ex-colonial towns such as Mérida. 

 

Ecuador: Straddling the equator, top spots include the Amazon Rainforest, Galápagos Islands, and Andean Highlands. 

Argentina: learn to tango, get your fill of beef, explore the Andeas and visit the presidential palace. 

Chile: A booming tourist destination. Visit the Pomerape Volcanoes, the Torres del Paine National Park, and of course the Moai on Easter Island.

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Take me home, country roads

GO off-road from rainforest to reef in Queensland's scenic Tropical North with Dragon Adventures 4WD tours. Make tracks from Port Douglas on a two, four or eight-day experience up to Cooktown and Lions Den, Cape Bedford or Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park and Cape York.

Feel completely off-the-grid in places rarely explored, diving into hidden swimming holes, camping in rugged ranges under a galaxy of lively stars, and immersing in local Indigenous culture. Experienced guides Wayne and Taff offer a laid-back ride 'to the top', as you voyage along in your personal FJ Cruiser through steep ascents and river crossings.

www.dragonadventures.com.au

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Behind the lens in St Lucia

ONE of the world's most accomplished photographers is hosting a master class at Anse Chastanet Resort in St. Lucia for National Geographic Expeditions this year.  Joe McNally, whose acclaimed career includes assignments in more than 50 countries, will lead the classes at the eco-friendly resort.

"Advanced Photography and Lighting Workshop," the session, to be held October 10-15, 2017, is designed for 16 advanced photographers and National Geographic Photography Workshop alumni.

Named a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens and voted one of the 30 most influential photographers of the decade by Photo District News, McNally will deliver lectures and guide participants through the complexities of advanced photography while taking them through the sprawling Anse Chastanet property, which features a tropical rainforest, an organic farm and jungle bike trails.

Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, two of St. Lucia's most picturesque resorts, have been recognized by the TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers around the world plan ecologically responsible trips by identifying hotels engaging in environmentally friendly practices.

For further information about and participation in the workshop, visit http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/expeditions/saint-lucia-tour-caribbean-photo-workshop/detail.

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Bush Tucka Walk

ESTABLISHED by Charles and Pip Woodward in 1974, Rainforestation Nature Park is a tourist attraction set in 100 acres of rainforest in North Queensland, #Australia.

Recently launched is the Bush Tucka Walk which takes guests with a Pamagirri Aboriginal guide on an in-depth tour of the rainforest learning about vegetation that was used as traditional food and remedies. Guests can also learn about Aboriginal huts (gunyas) and how they were constructed, as well as traditional artefacts and implements such as hook boomerangs and stone axes.

For further information go to res@rainforestation.com.au.

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Amazon trips for soccer fans

RAINFOREST #CRUISES will be running #OlympicGames-linked #Amazon River trips from Manaus – the city which will host three Olympic soccer matches – next August. The cruises depart between the opening and closing ceremonies of the games and range from two to 10 days in length.

Says Jeremy Clubb, owner of Rainforest Cruises: ‘Similar to the World Cup, where we experienced a 130% increase in bookings, we forecast another spike in demand for Amazon Cruises during the Olympics. We noticed groups of friends and families would charter vessels as accommodation and to explore the Amazon … essentially a two for one.’

On-board activities will include expert talks from naturalists, nightly entertainment, and Brazilian cuisine. Expeditions on the trips include a visit to the Anavilhanas Archipelago – home to some of the wildest waterfalls in the region – Piranha fishing. guided jungle walks, visits to traditional villages, and the opportunity meet people whose lives revolve around the Amazon River and rainforest. 

Types of vessels range from traditional wooden boats and classical schooners to modern boats with swimming pools.

Prices range from $539/£352 per person (2-day) to $2,389/£1,560 per person (10-day).

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