Posts Tagged ‘Eco Tourism’

While other visitors are trekking the tourist-lined Inka Trail this summer, those in search of the truly untrammeled Peru should take advantage of last minute specials at the private eco-boutique Urubamba Villas, tucked into the mountain hamlet of Higuspucro in the Sacred Valley.

The oft-overlooked spot is an ideal Andean headquarters for exploring the area’s rich collection of historical sites and Inca ruins, which are enough to keep you busy for a week or two. But you’ll also want to check out the area’s Quechua-speaking villages, like the charming walled colonial-Inca town of Ollantaytambo. Visitors can stock up on chichi morada (blue corn beer) and fragrant banana-leaf stuffed tamales at nearby Pisac’s Sunday food market, or browse the vendors’ stands for baby alpaca wares at Chinchero’s excellent handicraft market. Read the rest of this entry »

The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Western Australia (WA).
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. Illawara Fly Treetop Walk, New South Whales (NSW), Australia
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway, Queensland, Australia
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. The Otway Fly, Victoria, Australia
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. Tahune Airwalk, Tasmania, Australia.
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The rainforest treetop walks in Australia are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but can be incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk. Breathtaking views of nature few people will ever have the opportunity to experience are waiting on these suspension bridges in down under. O’Reilly’s Lamington National Park Tree Top Walk, Queensland, Australia.
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By Dian Hasan | August 25, 2009

Travel is said to truly broaden the horizon, and… flatten the wallet, of course. But for those with no budgetary constraints, the choice of today’s travel experience seems to be only limited to one’s imagination. If you fancy living like a bygone-era Moghul during his elaborate hunting escapades, you can live it up at Sher Bagh Luxury Tent Retreat in Rajasthan, India. Read the rest of this entry »

When talking about Bali and its fine craftsman ship, discussion will eventually lead to jewelry. And who could have Bali and jewelry in one sentence without the name John Hardy? Long-time Bali resident Canadian who has been designing jewelry inspired by the natural beauty of Bali and her arts & crafts, for Hollywood Royalty for the past decade. Exquisite pieces that have made their way onto the international fashion catwalks, as well as fine purveyors of luxury goods like Nieman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, in the US. And although John Hardy has sold his business, he is still promoting Bali to the world, through his passion for Bamboo! His humble abode is now also an eco-rustic hotel, Bambu Indah (Beautiful Bamboo), in Ubud, Bali. Read the rest of this entry »

When Chilean architect Rodrigo Verdugo ventured into the design of two Eco Loges in Chile’s Huilo Huilo Private Natural Reserve, he was set to take his imagination to new heights. While La Montaña Mágica (The Magic Mountain) Hotel was inspired by an erupting volcano, with cascading water replacing the fire and amber, the idea for the second lodge, Baobab Hotel was probably drawn from a bee-hive, or a snail’s shell. Read the rest of this entry »