Articles - Ecotourism en-us http://www.smarttravelreport.com N/A http://www.smarttravelreport.com travelgirl12866@yahoo.com 20 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4610/1/Green-Eco-Friendly-Concepts-Go-Big-at-the-First-Annual-Charleston-Green-Fair/Page1.html The largest Green Event in South Carolina will occur in Charleston on September 28, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Marion Square, the popular greenspace in historic downtown Charleston, will be the site of the Charleston 2008 Green Fair, showcasing eco-friendly products, services and technologies in an environmentally responsible way. Entry is free, with live music and fun interactive activities planned for all ages. Local restaurants will showcase tasty sustainable food (taking into account environmental, health and social concerns) and tickets for the Wine and Beer Garden will be sold on site. For more information about the Green Fair, log on to charlestongreenfair.com. mylyn.c@agentsofvalue.com (Maggie Thornburg) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4556/1/Natural-Retreats-luxury-eco-dwellings-in-the-National-Parks-of-the-UK/Page1.html Natural Retreats, is a Manchester based company which is developing luxury eco-dwellings in the various National Parks of the UK. The company at present has developed four of these dwellings and by 2011 plans to establish these dwellings at all of the UK's fourteen National Parks. anjeeta.nayar@gmail.com (Anjeeta Nayar) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4361/1/Halifax-Hotel-Goes-Stylishly-Green/Page1.html With more and more travelers becoming environmentally aware, area hotels are beginning to create eco-friendly Halifax accommodations to please both consumer and Mother Earth. The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel has taken an array of steps to reduce their carbon footprint on the globe, while still staying ultra-stylish - stylishly green, that is! mylyn.c@agentsofvalue.com (Maggie Thornburg) Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4328/1/Have-an-Eco-Friendly-Family-Reunion/Page1.html Planning a family reunion? Make your gathering more eco-friendly with these simple tips, developed by the family vacation experts at the Antlers at Vail hotel: mylyn.c@agentsofvalue.com (Maggie Thornburg) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4292/1/Eco-friendly-Homes-in-the-Caribbean--5-Environmentally-Safe-Development-Practices/Page1.html Sustainable, luxury beachfront living is no longer just a dream – new Caribbean properties like Oceano Village combine environmentally-friendly development with exotic locations and the latest eco innovations for sustainable living at its finest. From careful planning of land usage to future sustainability, these luxury Caribbean properties bring an entirely new perspective to green living. mikotoscot1610@yahoo.com (Drew Gillson) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4254/1/Azura-Retreats---a-truly-luxe-eco-resort/Page1.html Situated on  breath -taking Benguerra Island located off the coast of the African country of Mozambique, Azura Retreats is making waves in the world of hospitality and ecotourism as being a resort that combines environmental conservation with luxe living effectively. anjeeta.nayar@gmail.com (Anjeeta Nayar) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4142/1/-A-stylish-eco-retreat-on-LAs-famous-Venice-Beach/Page1.html Venice Beach Eco Cottages is a boutique eco retreat that consists of three bungalows which are solar powered and carbon neutral. These bungalows are located   on L.A.'s famous Venice Beach. These cottages were conceptualized by the husband and wife team of Cynthia Foster and Karel Samson. In 2007, they entirely renovated  three old bungalows with organic, recycled and  sustainable materials to create this stylish get away  which can be booked for weekly stays. anjeeta.nayar@gmail.com (Anjeeta Nayar) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4050/1/Eco-friendly-practices-of--the-Kamat-group-of-hotels-located-in-MumbaiIndia/Page1.html The Kamat group is an old and established organization  of Mumbai which has its roots in a chain of restaurants popularly called 'udipis'   which are located in various parts of the country. The group has a strong 'green' ethos and operates two eco hotels in Mumbai- The Orchid Hotel and the Lotus Suites. anjeeta.nayar@gmail.com (Anjeeta Nayar) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4001/1/Finding-Treasure-in-Roatan-Scuba-Diving-Caribbean-Life-and-Gold/Page1.html About 35 miles off the coast of Honduras sits Roatán Island – boasting Caribbean vacation homes, lush tropical greenery, local developments and fishing villas.  Roatán Island is around 32 miles long and is slender, elongated and curved like the blade of an ancient pirate's cutlass.  Surrounded by shimmering, sun-drenched turquoise waters – Roatán is the largest of the Bay Islands.  Hidden treasure of all kind waits patiently to be discovered on the island of Roatán. mikotoscot1610@yahoo.com (Drew Gillson) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3902/1/Reduce-Your-Carbon-Footprint-With-Eco-Friendly-Austrian-Visits/Page1.html A new section on the website of the Austrian National Tourist Office UK & Ireland http://www.austriatourism.com/uk is highlighting the country's strong eco-friendly travel options for visitors. Although being green is a way of life for Austrians they have until now not heralded their green credentials as much as other tourist destinations. mylyn.c@agentsofvalue.com (Maggie Thornburg) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700