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Help save amazing places around the world by going on an ecoDestination

The International Ecotourism Society’s newest initiative, ecoDestinations, offers conscious travelers and nature lovers the perfect opportunity to find exemplary ecotourism trips, with the peace of mind that they’re investing in a travel experience that positively impacts the destination and its people. During the month of February, ecoDestinations features Costa Rica, a naturally peaceful and beautiful country with unmatched biodiversity and warm-hearted hospitality.

Moved by the recent havoc wrought by Mother Nature in many communities in Costa Rica, TIES sought to benefit the Yorkin community in the Talamanca region. Devastating floods left this largely indigenous community in need of everything from food and medicine to clothing and emotional support, in order to help rebuild their homes and restore their land.

The mothers of this community have established an ecotourism program intended to preserve their culture, introduce visitors to their way of life and provide positive work for their families while bringing essential revenue to their community. Recovering from the floods demands the majority of their time and resources, often rendering ecotourism development an afterthought.

When executed mindfully, and with minimum impact, travel can inspire cultural awareness, tolerance and commitment to environmental responsibility, as well as encourage people to live more joyful, meaningful lives.

To find out more or get involved, visit The International Ecotourism Society website.

posted by ecotravel on 2/18/2009 9:30 am | COMMENTS (2)
Comments (2)

Hello fellow ecotravellers!

The ecodestinations auction for Costa Rica is still open for bidding! If you haven't checked it out head on over to TIES site (www.ecotourism.org) to bid on some amazing trips. TIES will be featuring a new ecodestination every month. Some of the up and coming destinations include the United Kingdom, India, the United States, South Africa, and Brazil. To stay up to date on our featured destinations, join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47431536774 and check out and bookmark our blog: ecodestinations.blogspot.com/.

As part of TIES’ commitment to supporting visionary grass-roots efforts and investing in a sustainable future, each month TIES will contribute 5% of the funds raised through ecoDestinations to one organization selected from the featured destination.

When executed mindfully, and with the minimum impact, we believe travel can inspire cultural awareness, tolerance, and commitment to environmental responsibility, and encourage people to live more joyful, meaningful lives.

Ready to be inspired?

posted by ecodestinations on 2/19/2009 1:54 pm

Hello again ecotravelers,

There are just a few more days to get your bids in for ecoDestinations Costa Rica! We will be closing the auctions on a rolling basis so if you don't win the auction you bid on, don't fret...you will still be able to bid on other amazing ecoDestinations offers! (All auctions will close around the end of the month).

To start bidding, visit our website: www.ecotourism.org and click on the ecoDestinations link which will direct you to the auction. Not interested in Costa Rica? We will be featuring many other destinations in the months to follow including the UK, Brazil, India, the US, South Africa and Kenya. Each month a new destination will be featured and the packages will be auctioned off starting at about 50% of their retail price.

Happy Travels!

posted by ecodestinations on 2/23/2009 2:28 pm

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