Tourism2030 - Good Practices 2010-2011

TUI Umwelt Champion 2011

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Deutsche Bahn

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Deutsche Bahn is presented with the international environmental award of the German Travel Association (DRV), EcoTrophea 2010.

Sapio – Kulinarische Entdeckungsreisen

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Goldene Palme 2011 Kategorie: Kurz-, Wellness- und Städtereisen 1st Price: The prize awards the best package tours GEO SEASON of the year.

Kulturtours

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Goldene Palme 2011 Kategorie: Kurz-, Wellness- und Städtereisen 2nd Price: The prize awards the best package tours GEO SEASON of the year. Journey into Night, Journey to the Light: Light Art in the Ruhr

Viva la Evolución – Galápagos for family

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Goldene Palme 2011 Kategorie: Reisen mit Kindern 1st Prize: The prize awards the best package tours GEO SEASON of the year.

Studiosus Reisen, Familienstudienreise "China – ins Land der Drachen"

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Goldene Palme 2011 Kategorie: Reisen mit Kindern 1st Prize: The prize awards the best package tours GEO SEASON of the year.

Abenteuercamps

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Goldene Palme 2011 Kategorie: Reisen mit Kindern 3rd Prize: The prize awards the best package tours GEO SEASON of the year.

Sun International Zambia The Falls Resort

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Best social involvement programme, Best overall environmental management system and Best practice - economic impact 2010 Imvelo Awards.

Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort

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Best single resource management programme – energy management 2010 Imvelo Awards.

Wild Coast Sun Resort

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Best single resource management programme - water management 2010 Imvelo Awards.

Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World

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Best single resource management programme – waste management 2010 Imvelo Awards.

Table Bay Hotel

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Most empowered tourism business 2010 Imvelo Awards

Vineyard Hotel and Spa

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Investor in people 2010 Imvelo Awards.

Öterreichische Bundesforste

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Jost-Krippendorf-Preis 2010

Rab island, Croatia

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The bathing water quality of Rab is excellent and two of the main beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag. The local business sector has won several awards, including the Rabska Fjera which stands for quality in Croatia. The city has recently received a Blue Flower award for its picturesque nature. The local government subsidises projects promoting the use of renewable energy sources, mainly solar. The island has plans for an eco-village. Bronze 2010

Danube Delta, Romania

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The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (DDBR) in Romania has a total area of 580,000 ha, including a marine extension, of which 50,600 ha are strictly protected. Gold Award 2011.

Limassol, Cyprus

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In Limassol, all bathing sites are in compliance with EU guide values and 2 beaches have received the Blue Flag. Environmental aspects are strongly considered in the planning of the coastal area. A new Marina, planned to function in an environmental friendly way is under construction. In the city, measures are implemented to save and re-use water. Also the use of renewable energy sources is placed high on the local political agenda. Silver Award 2011.

Westvoorne, The Netherlands

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The two main beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag and the water is of excellent quality. 100% of the energy obtained by the municipality derives from renewable energy and Westvoorne is integrating the municipal climate action plan of 2009-2012. It is aimed that Westvoorne, together with stakeholders and inhabitants, becomes an emissionneutral community in 2012. Gold Award 2011.

Goedereede, The Netherlands

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Goedereede has been awarded the Blue Flag for one marina and two beaches, which are safely zoned into activity categories. The municipality is involved in the conception of a solar power plant on Klepperstee and has established rules for sustainable and energy efficient housing construction. 90% of the tourists consider Goedereede as an environmentally friendly destination. Gold Award 2011.

Schouwen-Duiveland, The Netherlands

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Schouwen-Duiveland is the Northern Island of the Dutch province of Zeeland and a popular destination in the summer. Gold Award 2011.

Noordwijk, The Netherlands

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The beach Badstrand has had a Blue Flag for years, reflecting the good quality of the bathing water. The beach is listed in the top 30% of cleanest beaches in the Netherlands, made possible by various ‘beach clean’ projects. In order to maintain the beauty of the landscape, Noordwijk is enhancing the sewage water buffering, filtering capacity and their sea defence system. Gold Award 2010.

Ameland, The Netherlands

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At present, 5% of the energy consumed comes from renewable sources but the local government has plans in place to reach 100% in 2020. To reach this goal Ameland is involved in the Cradle to Cradle project, in which existing holiday houses are built energetically selfsufficient. There is an annual sustainable energy fair to inform the business and agricultural sector about efficiency measures. The public transport by bus is on natural gas and there is free public transport to island inhabitants over 65 years. 75% of the beaches have been awarded a blue flag and all beaches have excellent bathing water quality. On the beaches it is possible to separate glass, batteries and paper. Ameland participates in the Fishing for Litter, in which fishers and beachcombers are engaged in collecting marine litter. Silver Award 2011.

Zandvoort, The Netherlands

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One hotel and a holiday-park have been awarded the GK and the main beach has a Blue Flag. Annually more than 5 million people visit this coastal town but Zandvoort is easily accessible by public transport. The organic waste is treated in such a way that enables the production of compost and the recovery of energy. It is estimated that 20% of the energy consumed comes from renewable sources and the council is stimulating its increase including the efficiency of energy use in business and some public infrastructures. Bronze Award 2011.

Katwijk, The Netherlands

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Katwijk is bordered along its sides by dune areas, both Natura 2000 and home to more than hundred species of birds. Hikers and bikers can enjoy them through a network of paths. The Council is planning to establish a nature education centre. Bronze Award 2011.

Torres Vedras, Portugal

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Its Atlantic coast extends for 20 km, with majestic cliffs and clear waters, dunes and wetlands. 80% of the territory is non-built, with two designated Natura 2000 sites. In the coming few years, new education centres will be established, one as a pilot for energy efficiency and sustainable building. Gold Award 2011.

Azores, Portugal

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30 bathing sites and 5 marinas have been awarded with Blue Flag. Under the Green Islands Project, Azores is exploring and optimizing sustainable energy options, in particular wind and geothermic. Currently 28% of the energy originates from renewable resources, targeted at 75% in 2018. Predominantly rural, the Azores has only a low density of traffic. Gold Award 2010.

L'association de coVOIturage Solidaire INtégré à l'Environnement (VOISINE)

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TROPHEE ECO-MOBILITÉ 2011: The Asociation of carpooling "L'association de coVOIturage Solidaire INtégré à l'Environnement (VOISINE)"aims to initiate, support, promote and deploy carpooling and sustainable mobility, the department of Lozere. To engage the public in this mode of travel, VOISINE signs agreements with associations, businesses, structures that provide car sharing for their members, personal users.

A/R MAGAZINE VOYAGEUR

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TROPHEE INFORMATION 2011: The magazine has 116 pages with twenty dedicated to sustainable tourism in a special section. It provides readers with news, addresses, portraits …

Cevennes Ecotourism

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TROPHEE TERRITOIRES 2011: An association which supports the tourism industry of the territory of the Cevennes National Park for sustainable tourism.

Au Bord de la Terre

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TROPHEE ACCESSIBILITÉ 2011: An environmental approach is involved: recycling stormwater and rinsing equipment, capture rainwater, use solar panels, use of reusable and / or recycling, carpooling on the dive site, increased training on the use of equipment …

Camping Lou Pantai

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TROPHEE BONS PLANS 2011: It is a small 3-star campsite on the Cote d'Azur, Pradet, a village adjacent to a protected forest area between Toulon and Hyeres. Pierre-Gilles et Nathalie Artayet who live there with their children, bought in late 2008 with the desire to make an eco-friendly camping. First of the PACA region to receive the European eco-label, it is also certified Green Key and Tourism and Handicap.

Dar-HI

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TROPHEE LUXE & ZEN 2011: Dar means house in Arabic. The hotel structure outside the norm, the first architectural achievement of the designer Matali Crasset with local raw materials, is near the guest house contemporary and invites contemplation.

Cheval on Pyrenees

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TROPHEE BOL D'AIR 2011: This small independent structure breeds 70 horses, from local races, on 100 hectares. They are at the heart of an offer based on eco-mobility in nature.

Parisien d'un Jour

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TROPHEE URBAIN 2011: Our association offers to Paris visitors to meet with a parisian and discover the city with him. It's free.

Atlante/ Xetic

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TROPHEE SOLIDAIRE 2011: With the help of a new association which is specializated in microcredit Xetic, and its own network of clients travelers, Atalanta has funded an initial project for retraining in Niger. The immediate success of this action pushes the two partners to replicate the approach in other disaster areas, such as Mauritania, Algeria, Mali, where other former partners want to start.

Terma-Kasih-Kusamba

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TROPHEE VOYAGE HUMANITAIRE ROUTARD.COM 2011: The project led by Christophe Charpentier, is to create and market boxes tourist souvenirs "like no other." Entirely by the people of Kusamba, paludiers village in Bali, Indonesia, the box sold locally to tourists, will include a book on the origins of salt and salt shakers in Bali. Tourists can discover the unique business paludier, but also contribute, through the revenues of these boxes, fully paid back to the paludiers, increase revenues and sustain their business.

Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Safari Camps

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Category of Tour Operators & Travel Agents 2011: The Porini Kenya Safari Camps offer visitors the experience of staying in small, high quality safari camps located in exclusive wild life conservancies in some of the finest big game areas and reserves in Africa. Here you will escape from the crowds and experience the African wilderness without the presence of other tourist vehicles and with the personal attention of qualified safari guides. Our conservancies offer excellent game-viewing as well as escorted walks and night game drives.

Our Native Village

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In the category of Rural Accommodation 2011: Our Native Village is committed to enable and partner you on your journey to balance, health, joy and peace in your life. We offer our hearts and our space to all who are committed to the path of health, joy and self discovery…. individuals as well as facilitators and teachers who share our passion.

Hotel Stadt Halle

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In the category of Urban Accommodation 2011: World wide 1st City Hotel with a zero-energy balance.

Eko-centar Caput Insulae-Beli

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In the category of General Countryside 2011: Eko-centar Caput Insulae-Beliwas chosen as the best in the world in the sustainable tourism development.

Muntigunung Development Program Bali-Indonesia

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In the category of City and Villages 2011: We are enabling people to take their development into their own hands. Help for self-help!

Uganda Mountain Gorilla Proyect

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In the category of Educational Programmes – Media 2011: UGANDA MOUNTAIN GORILLA PROJECT – CANADA.

Blue Star

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In the category of Transportation 2011: The project aims to integrate the greenhouse gases (GHG) emission reduction of all travels directly at the hotels. This mechanism finances Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and others sustainable projects.

Riij Ib'ooy (CHE)

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TO DO! International Contest Socially Responsible Tourism 2010: The Guatemalan project of an indigenous Mayan community has to be assessed against the backdrop of three decades of civil war. After the dissolution of the USSR and the subsequent transition, the Tajik population in the Zerafshan Valley had hardly any economic perspectives, and many communities in the Southern Thai Province of Phang Na (Andaman Sea) were almost completely destroyed by the devastating tsunami in December 2004. However, what the TO DO! experts in charge reported after their on-site visits on behalf of Studienkreis comes as a pleasant surprise (see award rationales at http://www.studienkreis.org/engl/news.html). All the three TO DO! winners meet the most important contest criterion extremely well: They have been developing tourism with the participation of the local population and are thus better equipped to shape their own future.

Andaman Discoveries

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TO DO! International Contest Socially Responsible Tourism 2010: ANDAMAN DISCOVERIES is a travel agency in the Southern Thai Province of Phang Nga. In the area - North of the tourist centres of Phuket and Khao Lak - which has hardly been developed for tourism, Buddhists, Muslims and Moken (Sea Gypsies) live side by side and practice predominantly traditional lifestyles as fishermen and farmers.

Zerafshan Tourism Development Association (ZTDA)

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TO DO! International Contest Socially Responsible Tourism 2010: With an award winner from Tajikistan, it is for the first time that a TO DO! goes to a region which is rather "unknown territory" for Western tourists. During the Soviet era, the Zerafshan Valley, surrounded by peaks above 5,000 meters, was an attractive and popular destination not far off the silk road. The objective of the regional development project COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM IN THE ZERAFSHAN VALLEY is to provide additional job opportunities and income to the local population through tourism development. Subsistence agriculture has so far been dominating, which forces many local people to go to Russia or Kazakhstan as migrant workers.

Alpine Pearls

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Destination Stewardship Award 2011: The UE cohesion policy (INTERREG program) helped initiating the Alpine pearls, the first newtwork of destination focusing on soft mobility to reach the destination, and within the destination.

Singita Pamushana

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Conservation Award 2011: One of Africa’s best-kept secrets, Singita Pamushana Lodge is found within the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve in south-eastern Zimbabwe. Nestling beneath the trees, the lodge incorporates the natural environment and the forest-like architecture enhances views of the pool, the lush gardens and the lake below. Pamushana Lodge comprises six luxury suites and one villa, each offering incredible views of the Malilangwe dam.

Guludo Beach Lodge

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Community Benefit Award 2011: Donating 5% of its income to the charity, the lodge maximises the benefits to the local area whilst the charity, Nema Foundation implements a wide array of community and conservation projects. Although in its infancy, this model has since become an award-winning and internationally applauded strategy for addressing extreme rural poverty and environmental degradation. The Lodge also won the Travel+Leisure Global Vision Awards 2010 in the category of Grassroots Outreach and the World Saver Awards 2011 in the Cateories of Education: Building schools, opening minds and Poverty: Enriching local communities.

Intrepid Travel

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Global Tourism Business Award 2011: For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world of adventure travel. With a huge variety of tours available, Intrepid travellers explore the world's most amazing places - from the back streets of Asia, to the wilds of Africa, the colourful landscapes of Latin America, the picturesque National Parks of North America, the delicacies of Europe & ancient cultures of Australasia.

Ol Donyo Wuas Ecolodge

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Land Management 2010: It’s hard to tell whether Great Plains is a conservation organization or a safari lodge company—a testament to how well it wears both identities. The six camps under the Great Plains banner all embody the highest standards of service and design, and together they are situated on some 955,000 acres of conserved land.

&Beyond, Africa

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Wildlife Protection 2010: The safari lodge company and tour operator &Beyond was founded in 1991 (as C.C. Africa) on these principles: care of the land, care of the wildlife, care of the people. Also winner of World Travel Awards "World's Responsible Tourism Award 2010"

RiverIndia

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Environmental Upstart 2010: After traversing the Tibetan Plateau, the Yarlung Tsangpo River becomes the mighty Siang of northern India. It is there, in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, that RiverIndia, a small rafting-tour operator, is building a sustainable-tourism industry with the hopes of protecting the 1,800-mile-long river, recently targeted for hydropower plants.

Sanctuary at Ol Lentille

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Green Luxury 2010: A three-year-old retreat in central Kenya, the Sanctuary at Ol Lentille has everything luxury travelers expect from a safari lodge: suites with plunge pools; gourmet meals and butler service; and guides who find some of the country’s best game viewing. It also has other, more surprising touches, including solar-generated power and harvested rainwater that supplies 80 percent of the lodge’s needs.

Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality

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Environmental Leadership 2010: Costa Rica’s status as a forerunner in green travel is built on pioneering hotels such as Lapa Rios Ecolodge and Latitude 10 Beach Resort. What these properties have in common is Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality, a small management company that works with them (plus three more in Costa Rica and one in Nicaragua) to help combine luxury with sustainability.

Feynan Ecolodge

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Sustainable Design 2010: Although the Middle East has become the epicenter of over-the-top development, the 26-room Feynan Ecolodge takes a radically different approach. The adobe-colored property, 2 1/2 hours from Amman, is both austere and alluring—and true to its bedouin roots. Solar panels generate power, and house-made candles light the rooms at night.

CityCenter

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Green Giant 2010: A behemoth development of hotels, residences, restaurants, stores, and casinos may seem an unlikely paragon of sustainability, but the year-old CityCenter is anything but conventional. Its LEED-certified hotels (the Mandarin Oriental, Vdara, and Aria Resort) were constructed with cutting-edge green-building techniques.

Cnoc Suain

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Cultural Immersion 2010: A beautifully restored hill village that literally sits on layers of Irish history, Cnoc Suain offers a thorough immersion in local culture. Cnoc Suain also is winner of "World Saver Awards 2010"

The Haciendas

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Artisan Revival 2010: When development company Grupo Plan began a painstaking restoration of colonial estates that once anchored the Yucatán’s sisal industry, it had little idea that its five beautiful hotels (from the jungle-shaded Hacienda San José to the stately and manicured Hacienda Temozon) would end up revitalizing entire areas of rural Mexico.

Linden Centre

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Heritage Site 2010: The product of an unprecedented initiative by two American antiquities experts, this 14-room luxury hotel in Yunnan province serves as a museum, learning center, and meeting place for visitors and local artisans alike.

Cambodian Living Arts

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Cultural Restoration 2010: During its brief but devastating reign, the Khmer Rouge eliminated an estimated 90 percent of Cambodia’s performing artists. More than three decades later, the aftereffects of this horrific purge are still evident; thanks to Cambodian Living Arts, however, so, too, are signs of recovery.

Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust

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Historic Preservation 2010:In a country short on homegrown preservation efforts, KVPT has established itself as a steward of some of Nepal’s most fantastic monuments. Most of its efforts have revolved around the stunning Patan Darbar royal complex, which comprises mainly 17th-century Buddhist and Hindu structures and remains a key part of religious life in Kathmandu today.

Accor

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Human Rights 2010: Hotel companies haven’t exactly been eager to address the uncomfortable issue of child sex tourism. But Accor—owner of Novotel and Sofitel, among other brands—has admirably worked with the NGO ECPAT International to build an awareness of this disquieting reality into its business practices, training 13,000 staff worldwide last year and helping to create a manual on the subject that it has distributed to its tourism partners. Accor also won the World Saver Awards 2011 in the categories of Health: Funding clinics, fighting disease, Preservation: Championing heritage, greening the planet and Preservation: Championing heritage, greening the planet; and is the Winner of "Tourism for Tomorrow Awards" 2010 - Category "Global Tourism Business" .

Hilton

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Corporate Greening 2010: Plenty of big hotel chains claim they’re going green, but can they prove it? Hilton became the first major multi-brand hospitality company to make sustainability measurement a brand standard when it launched its LightStay program last April. Hilton now measures water, waste, and carbon output at more than 1,500 of its properties; by the end of 2011, the company plans to have its entire global portfolio under the same microscope.

Abercrombie & Kent

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Philanthropic Travel 2010: As one of the world’s most respected tour operators, Abercrombie & Kent has been a leading promoter of a simple but extremely important idea: sophisticated travelers giving back.

Overseas Adventure Travel

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Philanthropic Travel 2010: For nearly two decades, OAT owners Alan and Harriet Lewis have put philanthropy at the center of their business. Since 1992, their Grand Circle Foundation has given an impressive $50 million to educational, development, and cultural preservation projects around the world—doing everything from financing a farm in Costa Rica to building schools in Tanzania and Thailand through its World Classroom Program.

Micato Safaris

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Youth Education 2010: For Micato Safaris, a luxury tour operator with a history of social responsibility, it started with a simple concept: Why not change the life of one child for every guest it takes on safari? And that’s precisely what the company did last winter, by making a commitment to pay for the education of a child from Nairobi’s Mukuru slum for every safari it sells.

Myths & Mountains

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Literacy Initiative 2010: E-books may be on the rise in the United States, but for rural communities in developing countries, access to the real thing can still be a challenge. Enter adventure-travel company Myths & Mountains, which launched the nonprofit READ (Rural Education and Development) two decades ago to construct and supply nearly 50 libraries in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.

Ancient Villages of Northern Syria

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Some 40 villages grouped in eight parks situated in north-western Syria provide remarkable testimony to rural life in late Antiquity and during the Byzantine period. Abandoned in the 8th to 10th centuries, the villages, which date from the 1st to 7th centuries, feature a remarkably well preserved landscape and the architectural remains of dwellings, pagan temples, churches, cisterns, bathhouses etc. The relict cultural landscape of the villages also constitutes an important illustration of the transition from the ancient pagan world of the Roman Empire to Byzantine Christianity. Vestiges illustrating hydraulic techniques, protective walls and Roman agricultural plot plans furthermore offer testimony to the inhabitants' mastery of agricultural production.

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe

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The Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe, a semi-desert landscape between the Nile and Atbara rivers, was the heartland of the Kingdom of Kush, a major power from the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. The property consists of the royal city of the Kushite kings at Meroe, near the River Nile, the nearby religious site of Naqa and Musawwarat es Sufra. It was the seat of the rulers who occupied Egypt for close to a century and features, among other vestiges, pyramids, temples and domestic buildings as well as major installations connected to water management. Their vast empire extended from the Mediterranean to the heart of Africa, and the property testifies to the exchange between the art, architectures, religions and languages of both regions.

Citadel of the Ho Dynasty

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The 14th -century Ho Dynasty citadel, built according to the feng shui principles, testifies to the flowering of neo-Confucianism in late 14th century Viet Nam and its spread to other parts of east Asia. According to these principles it was sited in a landscape of great scenic beauty on an axis joining the Tuong Son and Don Son mountains in a plain between the Ma and Buoi rivers. The citadel buildings represent an outstanding example of a new style of south-east Asian imperial city.

Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia

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An exceptional example of a sustainable and productive cultural landscape that is unique and representative of a tradition that is a strong symbol for coffee growing areas worldwide - encompasses six farming landscapes, which include 18 urban centres on the foothills of the western and central ranges of the Cordillera de los Andes in the west of the country. It reflects a centennial tradition of coffee growing in small plots in the high forest and the way farmers have adapted cultivation to difficult mountain conditions. The urban areas, mainly situated on the relatively flat tops of hills above sloping coffee fields, are characterized by the architecture of the Antioquian colonization with Spanish influence. Building materials were, and remain in some areas, cob and pleated cane for the walls with clay tiles for the roofs.

Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana

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The Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana located on a sheer-sided mountain range parallel to the north-western coast of the island of Mallorca. Millennia of agriculture in an environment with scarce resources has transformed the terrain and displays an articulated network of devices for the management of water revolving around farming units of feudal origins. The landscape is marked by agricultural terraces and inter-connected water works - including water mills - as well as dry stone constructions and farms.

Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)

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The Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) constitute a serial property that testifies to sedentary human occupation of a desert region since the Neolithic period with vestiges of many prehistoric cultures. Remarkable vestiges in the property include circular stone tombs (ca 2500 B.C.), wells and a wide range of adobe constructions: residential buildings, towers, palaces and administrative buildings. Hili moreover features one of the oldest examples of the sophisticated aflaj irrigation system which dates back to the Iron Age. The property provides important testimony to the transition of cultures in the region from hunting and gathering to sedentarization.

Fagus Factory in Alfeld

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Fagus Factory in Alfeld is a 10-building complex - began around 1910 to the design of Walter Gropius, which is a landmark in the development of modern architecture and industrial design. Serving all stages of manufacture, storage and dispatch of lasts used by the shoe industry, the complex, which is still operational today, is situated in Alfeld an der Leine in Lower Saxony. With its groundbreaking vast expanses of glass panels and functionalist aesthetics, the complex foreshadowed the work of the Bauhaus school and is a landmark in the development of architecture in Europe and North America.

Fort Jesus, Mombasa

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The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa, is one of the most outstanding and well preserved examples of 16th Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in the history of this type of construction. The Fort's layout and form reflected the Renaissance ideal that perfect proportions and geometric harmony are to be found in the human body. The property covers an area of 2.36 hectares and includes the fort's moat and immediate surroundings.

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land

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Hiraizumi - Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land comprises five sites, including the sacred Mount Kinkeisan. It features vestiges of government offices dating from the 11th and 12th centuries when Hiraizumi was the administrative centre of the northern realm of Japan and rivalled Kyoto. The realm was based on the cosmology of Pure Land Buddhism, which spread to Japan in the 8th century. It represented the pure land of Buddha that people aspire to after death, as well as peace of mind in this life. In combination with indigenous Japanese nature worship and Shintoism, Pure Land Buddhism developed a concept of planning and garden design that was unique to Japan.

Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison

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Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, an outstanding example of British colonial architecture consisting of a well-preserved old town built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, which testifies to the spread of Great Britain's Atlantic colonial empire. The property also includes a nearby military garrison which consists of numerous historic buildings. With its serpentine urban lay-out the property testifies to a different approach to colonial town-planning compared to the Spanish and Dutch colonial cities of the region which were built along a grid plan.

Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley

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The Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley , a natural property of outstanding beauty, comprises three inter-linked relatively shallow lakes (Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita) in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya and covers a total area of 32,034 hectares. The property is home to 13 globally threatened bird species and some of the highest bird diversities in the world. It is the single most important foraging site for the lesser flamingo anywhere, and a major nesting and breeding ground for great white pelicans. The property features sizeable mammal populations, including black rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, greater kudu, lion, cheetah and wild dogs and is valuable for the study of ecological processes of major importance.

Konso Cultural Landscape

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Konso Cultural Landscape is a 55km2 arid property of stone walled terraces and fortified settlements in the Konso highlands of Ethiopia. It constitutes a spectacular example of a living cultural tradition stretching back 21 generations (more than 400 years) adapted to its dry hostile environment. The landscape demonstrates the shared values, social cohesion and engineering knowledge of its communities. The site also features anthropomorphic wooden statues - grouped to represent respected members of their communities and particularly heroic events - which are an exceptional living testimony to funerary traditions that are on the verge of disappearing. Stone steles in the towns express a complex system of marking the passing of generations of leaders.

León Cathedral

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Built between 1747 and the early 19th century to the design of Guatemalan architect Diego José de Porres Esquivel, the monument expresses the transition from Baroque to Neoclassical architecture and its style can be considered to be eclectic. The Cathedral is characterized by the sobriety of its interior decoration and the abundance of natural light. The vault of the Sanctuary, however, presents rich ornamentation. The Cathedral houses important works of art including a wooden Flemish altarpiece, and paintings of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross by Nicaraguan artist Antonio Sarria (late 19th and early 20th centuries).

Longobards in Italy. Places of the power (568-774 A.D.)

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The Longobards in Italy, Places of Power, 568 - 774 A.D. comprises seven groups of important buildings (including fortresses, churches, and monasteries) throughout the Italian Peninsula. They testify to the high achievement of the Lombards, who migrated from northern Europe and developed their own specific culture in Italy where they ruled over vast territories in the 6th to 8th centuries. The Lombards synthesis of architectural styles marked the transition from Antiquity to the European Middle Ages, drawing on the heritage of Ancient Rome, Christian spirituality, Byzantine influence and Germanic northern Europe. The serial property testifies to the Lombards' major role in the spiritual and cultural development of Medieval European Christianity, notably by bolstering the monastic movement.

Ningaloo Coast

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The 604,500 hectare marine and terrestrial property of Ningaloo Coast, on the remote western coast of Australia, includes one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world. On land the site features an extensive karst system and network of underground caves and water courses. Annual gatherings of whale sharks occur at Ningaloo Coast, which is home to numerous marine species, among them a wealth of sea turtles. The terrestrial part of the site features subterranean water bodies with a substantial network of caves, conduits, and groundwater streams. They support a variety of rare species that contribute to the exceptional biodiversity of the marine and terrestrial site.

Ogasawara Islands

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The property numbers more than 30 islands clustered in three groups and covers surface area of 7,393 hectares. The islands offer a variety of landscapes and are home to a wealth of fauna, including the Bonin Flying Fox, a critically endangered bat, and 195 endangered bird species. Four-hundred and forty-one native plant taxa have been documented on the islands whose waters support numerous species of fish, cetaceans and corals. Ogasawara Islands' ecosystems reflect a range of evolutionary processes illustrated through its assemblage of plant species from both southeast and northwest Asia, alongside many endemic species.

Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai

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The numerous rock carvings and funerary monuments found in these three sites illustrate the development of culture in Mongolia over a period of 12,000 years. The earliest images reflect a time (11,000 - 6,000 BC) when the area was partly forested and the valley provided a habitat for hunters of large game. Later images show the transition to herding as the dominant way of life. The most recent images show the transition to a horse-dependent nomadic lifestyle during the early 1st millennium BC, the Scythian period and the later Turkic period (7th and 8th centuries AD). The carvings contribute valuably to our understanding of pre-historic communities in northern Asia.

Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps, Austria

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This serial property of 111 small individual sites encompasses the remains of prehistoric pile-dwelling (or stilt house) settlements in and around the Alps built from around 5000 to 500 B.C. on the edges of lakes, rivers or wetlands. Excavations, only conducted in some of the sites, have yielded evidence that provides insight into life in prehistoric times during the Neolithic and Bronze Age in Alpine Europe and the way communities interacted with their environment. Fifty-six of the sites are located in Switzerland. The settlements are a unique group of exceptionally well-preserved and culturally rich archaeological sites, which constitute one of the most important sources for the study of early agrarian societies in the region.

Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps, France

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Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps, Germany

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Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps, Slovenia

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Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps, Switzerland

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Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps, Italy

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Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans

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The Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans represents a masterful synergy of architectural styles built by Czech architect Josef Hlavka from 1864 to 1882. The property, an outstanding example of 19th-century historicist architecture, also includes a seminary and monastery and is dominated by the domed, cruciform Seminary Church with a garden and park. The complex expresses architectural and cultural influences from the Byzantine period onward and embodies the powerful presence of the Orthodox Church during Habsburg rule, reflecting the Austro-Hungarian Empire policy of religious tolerance.

Saloum Delta

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Fishing and shellfish gathering have sustained human life in the 5,000 km2 property, which is formed by the arms of three rivers. The site comprises brackish channels encompassing over 200 islands and islets, mangrove forest, an Atlantic marine environment, and dry forest. The site is marked by 218 shellfish mounds, some of them several hundreds metres long, produced by its human inhabitants over the ages. Burial sites on 28 of the mounds take the form of tumuli where remarkable artefacts have been found. They are important for our understanding of cultures from the various periods of the delta's occupation and testify to the history of human settlement along the coast of West Africa.

Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex

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The square Mosque with its single great dome and four slender minarets, dominates the skyline of the former Ottoman capital of Edirne. Sinan, the most famous of Ottoman architects in the 16th century, considered the complex, which includes madrasas (Islamic schools), a covered market, clock house, outer courtyard and library, to be his best work. The interior decoration using Iznik tiles from the peak period of their production testifies to an art form that remains unsurpassed in this material. The complex is considered to be the most harmonious expression ever achieved of the Ottoman külliye, a group of buildings constructed around a mosque and managed as a single institution.

The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape

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The 302,319 hectare property, in the southern part of central France, is a mountain landscape interspersed by deep valleys that is representative of the relationship between agro-pastoral systems and their biophysical environment, notably through drailles or drove roads. Villages and substantial stone farmhouses on deep terraces of the Causses reflect the organization of large abbeys from the 11th century. Mont Lozère, inside the property, is one of the last places where summer transhumance is still practiced.

The Persian Garden

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The property includes nine gardens in as many provinces. They exemplify the diversity of Persian garden designs that evolved and adapted to different climate conditions while retaining principles that have their roots in the times of Cyrus the Great, 6th century BC. Always divided into four sectors, with water playing an important role for both irrigation and ornamentation, the Persian garden was conceived to symbolize Eden and the four Zoroastrian elements of sky, earth, water and plants. These gardens, dating back to different periods since the 6th century BC, also feature buildings, pavilions and walls, as well as sophisticated irrigation systems. They have influenced the art of garden design as far as India and Spain.

Wadi Rum Protected Area

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The 74,000-hectare property, inscribed as a mixed natural and cultural site, is situated in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia. It features a varied desert landscape consisting of a range of narrow gorges, natural arches, towering cliffs, ramps, massive landslides and caverns. Petroglyphs, inscriptions and archaeological remains in the site testify to 12,000 years of human occupation and interaction with the natural environment. The combination of 25,000 rock carvings with 20,000 inscriptions trace the evolution of human thought and the early development of the alphabet. The site illustrates the evolution of pastoral, agricultural and urban activity in the region.

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

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The West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou, comprising the West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides, has inspired famous poets, scholars and artists since the 9th century. It comprises numerous temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens and ornamental trees, as well as causeways and artificial islands. These additions have been made to improve the landscape west of the city of Hangzhou to the south of the Yangtze river. The West Lake has influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries and bears an exceptional testimony to the cultural tradition of improving landscapes to create a series of vistas reflecting an idealised fusion between humans and nature.

Spier

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Category Poverty: Enriching local communities 2011: Travelers come to the Dutch-style Spier hotel in the hills near Stellenbosch to drink great wine, lounge by the pool, and perhaps spot a cheetah at the luxury resort's preserve. But they also receive an unexpected lesson in wastewater management—a once dirty subject, which Spier has transformed into an educational opportunity.

See also ODI's Case study on Spier's dedication to Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

The Banyan Tree

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Category Preservation: Championing heritage, greening the planet 2011: Imagine this: In an elegant pagoda in the shadow of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, high on the Tibetan Plateau, you are served an authentic local dinner of flat noodles and yak meat. From the minute you arrive at the Banyan Tree Hotel in Lijiang, a remote Chinese village, you are immersed in the traditions of the region—starting with the hotel's dramatic sloping eaves, thick wooden columns, symmetrical gray walls, and ornate wood carvings.

Lindblad Expeditions

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Category Wildlife: Protecting habitats, saving species 2011: Why? Because these ships carry scientists and guests into environmentally fragile places to inspire—and institute—conservation.

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa

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Category Wildlife: Protecting habitats, saving species 2011: The carbon-neutral resort is reintroducing decimated plant species and protecting animals.

Alaskan Husky Tours

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Visit the area around Røros to try and learn about dog sledging in the wilderness. You will be offered an alaskan meal after the trip.

Alaskan Husky Tours is located outside Røros in Sør-Trøndelag in Central Norway, and offers much more than dog sledging.

What to do

Alaskan Husky Tours offer different dog sledging trips like half day trips, day trips and events for groups of up to a100 persons. There are dog cart trips in the summer and fall, canoe and kayak trips, fishing, fly fishing and cooking courses in the wilderness. Snowshoe trips and team ski competitions are popular activities for groups.

You will drive your own team of five or six friendly, hard working Alaskan Huskies. The guide drives the first team, and the participants’ teams will follow. You do not need previous experience, just the will to experience something new and exciting.

You are offered Alaskan Gourmet meals, prepared over the fire in the lavvo by professional chefs from the hotel. There are two lavvos, one small and one big for up to 130 persons.

The hosts will tell you about dog sledging as a sport, how the dogs are trained, the environment and their adventures in Alaska and Arctic regions.

Getting here

Alaskan Husky Tours is located in a beautiful wilderness area 20 minutes from Røros, where you will find a train station with connections north and south. There is a small airport with direct flights from Oslo in the morning and evening.

About Alaskan Husky Tours

The kennel has a dressing room with handicap toilet and winter coveralls, winter boots, mittens and winter hats for 100 persons.

Alaskan Husky Tours is owned by Ketil Reitan and Evelyn Anyuyak, who is Inuit from Alaska. Ketil has been hunting and driving dog teams in Alaska for seven years and has a 10th place in the 1800 kilometres long Iditarod race. He was also the leading dog driver in BBC’s reconstruction of the race to the South Pole between Amundsen and Scott.

Alpbach Congress Centrum

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Certified by Green Globe

AmVieh Theatre

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Antik Zeytin Biohotel

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Certified by Green-travelclub (eco hotels certified)

Apex Hotels

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A small chain of smart hotels in London, Edinburgh and Dundee that has done more than most hotel groups to green up its act, from installing energy-saving lighting and insulation to using ozone in its swimming pools instead of chlorine. Judge Stephanie Draper of Forum for the Future said: “their efforts sound like a lot of things that every hotel should be doing anyway – such as replacing light bulbs or turning off the gym equipment and TVs at night - but they have taken things a step further, incorporating green roofs and energy reducing technology; they even have a green architect. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Ard Nahoo Eco Retreat

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An eco-retreat health farm in the glens of County Leitrim on Ireland's Atlantic coast. Choose from an unfussy list of treatments: simple massages and facials as well as steam baths and yoga, or escape to the great outdoors for surfing, kayaking, and horse-riding. The yoga studio and cosy eco-cabins are heated with wood burning stoves and you can pluck potatoes, veggies and onions from the owners' permaculture garden. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Arriva plc

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Bus and train operator Arriva is one of the largest transport organisations in Europe, carrying around 1 billion passengers annually across 12 countries. It has extensively trialled the use of biofuel blends in both trains and buses, and from May 2007 to October 2008, it trialled an emissions control initiative on its buses known as 'EcoManager', training drivers to be more fuel efficient and improving vehicle performance, which the company says saved over 100,000 litres of fuel and over 260 tonnes of CO2. The success of the trial has led to the system being fitted in 3,000 buses in the UK and equivalent technology is to be introduced into Arriva's fleet of 2,300 buses in Sweden and Denmark. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Asker og Bærum 0-taxi

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

Auberge Les Liards

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Renovated farm ruins in the Livradois Forez natural regional park where there's cycling and horse-riding, though the owners can provide electric bikes if the hills look too much like hard work. The solar-powered guesthouse serves mainly organic food with fruit and veg from the owner's kitchen garden, and evenings are spent sipping homemade elderberry-flower syrup or bramble syrup on the terrace watching the sun set behind the Auvergne volcano range. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Aurum Lodge

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Even the Canadians say this place is remote. A true wilderness retreat, 40km from Banff National Park, in a natural clearing in the forest, overlooking the beautiful Abraham lake on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. The emphasis is on low-impact living and enjoying the natural adventure playground on your doorstep – snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter, hiking, cycling and canoeing in summer. Most of the power for the lodge is provided by renewable energy. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Basecamp Oulanka

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Certified by Pan Parks Initiative

BeWILDerwood

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Family adventure park inspired by the book ‘A Boggle at BeWILDerwood’ written by local children’s author Tom Blofeld. For kids it is den heaven: treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, boat trips and marsh walks in the land of Boggles and Twiggles. Over 70% of waste is recycled and the park has planted over 14,000 trees and upgraded local footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Beach AC Strasko, Novalja

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Certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Beach Camping Jezevac

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certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Beach Girandella, Rabac

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Certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Beach Suha Punta-Karolina Rab

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Certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Biohotel Grafenast

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certified by Green-travelclub (eco hotels certified)

Blue Lagoon

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certified by "Blue Flag Iceland"

Blue Ventures

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Finalist of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best volunteering organisation 2008"

Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best volunteering organisation 2010"

Bognor Regis East

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certified by Keep Britain Tidy

Bohinj Park Hotel

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Certified by Green Globe

Booderee National Park

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best for conservation of cultural heritage 2010"

Bournemouth Seafront

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Certified by Keep Britain Tidy

Brignall Mill

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Brignall Mill, an 18th century watermill near Barnard Castle bordering the Yorkshire Dales. The owners have installed a micro-hydroelectric scheme, a heat pump, solar panels and woodburners Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Bulungula Backpackers Lodge

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A remote lodge by a wide, white sand beach on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape that's fast becoming a mecca for backpackers. It's a partnership between South African Dave Martin and the local Xhosa community where the emphasis is on getting back to basics: there’s no road to the lodge (the staff collect you from Mthatha, three hours drive away), so there's no light pollution or noise; everything is run off-grid - even the bread is baked on a solar oven - you shower with a bucket, and local fishermen will show you how to catch fish with throw nets, and land crayfish and octopus by hand. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Bungle Bungle Bushcamp

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Winner of Skal International Ecotourism Award in the category of "Tour Operators - Travel Agents 2010"

CAP-Integrations-gGmbH

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Certified by: ECOCAMPING

Campingpark Kerstgenshof

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Certified by: ECOCAMPING

Can Marti

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An organic farm near Sant Joan in the quieter far north east of the island. Choose between three self-catering studio apartments (themed Spanish rustic, Mexican and Indian) or in an arabesque stone house that overlooks the farm's sloping terraces of almond, olive and walnut trees and other indigenous trees that the owners have planted. Rainwater is harvested, solar panels make the most of the Mediterranean sun, organic breakfasts are brought to your apartment and you can stock up on groceries and wine from the on-site organic shop. The owner donates 7% to African NGOs. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Canvaschic

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One of the first multi-yurt camps in France, tucked away in oak woodland in the Ardèche Gorge Nature Reserve. The main clearing is home to nine handcrafted yurts with king-size beds and camp beds for kids, while three additional yurts, designed for couples, are in a more secluded spot further into the forest. The owners prepare Mediterranean vegetarian food four nights a week and don't miss the 30-minute trek down the side of the gorge to the secluded La Chataigneraie beach. There's a 10 percent discount if you arrive on foot or by bike. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Casale Camalda

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Certified by Italy's Legambiente Turismo eco-label

City Beach Crikvenica

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Certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre

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The Forestry Commission’s flagship adventure centre just north of Dolgellau is home to some of the best mountain biking in the UK. Waymarked technical trails and a newly opened family route radiate from the visitor centre roundhouse whose electricity is supplied by renewable sources and a woodchip boiler supplies the heating and hot water. Ten percent discount in the cafe if you arrive by train. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Coopershill

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A luxurious Georgian mansion on a 500-acre estate of ancient woodland and deer pastures in the heart of County Sligo. Grand places like this - with a huge entrance hall, large four poster bedrooms and a high-ceiling antique dining room - are usually energy blackholes, yet the O'Haras, who have owned the estate for 8 generations, have installed a vast wood burning stove fed by wood from the estate, harvest rainwater, tap into natural spring water and have installed a wetlands sewage system, all of which have earned it certification from the EU Flower eco label. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Creativhotel Luise

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels initiative

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers hotel

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Winner of Skal International Ecotourism Award as "World's Greenest Hotel" in the category of "Urban Accommodation 2010"

Desafio Adventure Company

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best tour operator for local economies 2010"

Dromoland Castle Hotel

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Certified by Green Hospitality Award

E'Terra

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At the edge of the Bruce Peninsula on Lake Huron's Georgian Bay, E'Terra is a luxurious private estate and wellness centre with a green underbelly. Extravagant suites with four poster beds provide views of the bay near the Tobermory harbour, yet the building has been awarded gold in the US and Canadian Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design programme (LEED) for a string of environmental achievements, including rainwater harvesting, energy conservation and waste management. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Ecocabin

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A small log cabin in the lush South Shropshire hills designed for those in search of a healthy dose of natural living. Surrounded by a wonderful wildflower garden in the summer, the timber frames are from local Douglas fir and larch, the walls are clay-painted, most of the furnishings are from a community recycling scheme, there's solar power for hot water, wood pellets for the stove in the cosy lounge, and you can order a delivery of local organic food instead of a last minute dash to the supermarket. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Ecosphere, India

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best in a mountain environment 2010"

Ekkeroy Holiday House

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Certified by "Ecotourism Norway"

Emirates Hotels & Resorts

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Winner of "Tourism for Tomorrow Awards" 2010 - Category "Conservation"

Eurostar UK Ltd

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The cross-channel operator has shouted louder than most other rail companies about its green credentials, but with good reason. In 2007 it committed to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% per traveller by 2012 but by the end of 2008 it had already achieved a 31% reduction (largely as a result of carrying more passengers and Eurotunnel switching its electricity supply in the Channel Tunnel) so it has now revised its 2012 pledge to a 35% reduction. It has also smartened up its provenance of the onboard food it serves – rather than sourcing eggs from Dutch battery farms, it now serves British, free range eggs, and the fish served in hot first class dishes is from Marine Stewardship Council approved sources. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa

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Winner of World Travel Awards "World's Leading Boutique Golf Resort 2010"

Finca Esperanza Verde

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A 26-bed eco-lodge on an organic coffee farm in the mountains of Nicaragua that organise locally guided jungle treks to see howler monkeys, waterfalls and a butterfly farm. It is one of the farms on the tourist "coffee route" from Matagalpa, where you can visit other coffee cooperatives in the area. Owned by a nonprofit organisation and run by volunteers in North Carolina, the lodge is powered entirely by renewable energy sources (solar and hydro-electric) and 10 per cent of its income is invested in rural water projects and local schools. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2007 in category "Best Small Hotel/Accommodation"

Fjord Tours AS

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

Forte Village Resort

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Winner of World Travel Awards "World's Leading Green Resort 2010"

Fuerteventura, Spain

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QualityCoast winner 2009-10

In the Canarian Archipelago (Central-East Atlantic), Fuerteventura Island is the closest to the African continent. In relation with the rest of islands, presents the highest percentages of low coast and sand beaches, presenting also scarp and rock cliff coasts.

Fuerteventura Island presents a very arid climate, generally distinguished by poor and irregular rainfalls and by high temperatures all around the year. Fuerteventura Island, with thirteen protected natural spaces, is a very interesting enclave from the point of view of its flora and fauna, with a high number of endemisms, threatened and protected species and also outstanding landscapes that are closely related to the island history and the life of their inhabitants. In addition, this island has innumerable ethnographic gastronomic and, in general terms, other cultural values involving an essential part of local authenticity. Fuerteventura Island Council is at present preparing a proposal so that the island becomes a Man and Biosphere Reserve for all.

Global Boarders Ltd

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Surfing company based in Penzance that is doing its bit to green Cornwall's overcrowded surf scene. It runs small group and family surfing holidays (with lessons for all levels) from April to Ocotober at alternative destinations throughout western Cornwall, including the lesser known beaches at St Ives, St Levan and Lands’ End. In partnership with the Eden Project, it is trialling sustainable surfboards, and surf lessons include a talk on the important of marine conservation and keeping beaches clean. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Goodleaf Tree Climbing

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Learn how to climb 60-ft oaks at this tree climbing centre in secluded woodland and you’ll be rewarded with views across the Solent to the South Coast. Run from the home of Paul McCathie, a kiwi-born aborist “who has been climbing trees professionally for over ten years”, you’re first given a safety brief and lesson in tying knots, then you’re strapped into a harness and shown how to shinny up the beanstalk. There’s five percent discount if you arrive on foot, by bike or public transport and a percentage of the company’s profit is donated to Trees for life (www.treesforlife.org.uk), which works to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Green Tomato Cars

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Dubbed "cabbies with a conscience" by Time Out, this ambitious private hire car firm launched in March 2006 with just four vehicles and now has 110 Toyota Prius cars carrying more than 40,000 passengers a month across London. The company says the use of its low emission cars "has resulted in the avoidance of around 1,200 tonnes of CO2 that would have been emitted had our passengers travelled in black taxis or other non-green private hire vehicles". A spokesperson for the company said that all of its cars that are in service and affected by the recent Toyota recall "have since been upgraded by Toyota to address the breaking assist issue and are functionally normally". Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

GreenWood Forest Park

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Family adventure park in the foothills of Snowdonia with adventure rides, boat trips, magicians, pirates, face painting and craft making. Pride of place is the Green Dragon Rollercoaster, which uses the gravitational weight of visitors plunging downhill to provide the energy to pull the empty funicular cabins uphill. Arrive on foot or by bike, and you’ll be given a free drink, while local school groups who walk to the park are given free entry. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Greenheart Ibiza / Casita Verde

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Ibiza’s flagship ecology and family education centre run by volunteers at a farm a few kilometres northwest of San José. You can leave the kids in a supervised play school while you stroll around the centre, learning the ins and outs of alternative technologies and how to cultivate plants and herbs. If that sounds too much like hard work, you could just chill out with a massage at the natural therapy centre or sit drinking a healthy dose of Cassita’s own organic carob syrup looking out over the valley. Open Sundays only. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Gutshaus Parin

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certified by "Bio Hotels"

Gutshof Ziegelhuette

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels initiative

Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa & Nature Park

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Winner of Skal International Ecotourism Award in the category of "Rural Accommodation 2010"

Hafnarholmi marina

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Certified by Blue Flag Iceland

Haukeliseter Fjellstue

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

Havnomaden Kayak Centre

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Havnomaden Kayak Centre at the coast of Helgeland offers kayaks, accommodation, workshops, a shop and a small pub.

Havnomadens Kayak Centre is located north of the Vega Archipelago, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and below the Arctic Circle.

What to do

There are kayaks for rent, guided day tours and kayak instructions, including rolling techniques and Greenland paddling techniques. There are kayak workshop teaching traditional kayak building and kayak repair.

Getting here

Follow the E6 Highway to Mosjøen. From there, take the RV 78 road until you reach Kystriksveien (RV 17). Follow Kystriksveien (RV 17) over the Helgeland Bridge to Søvik wharf dock. Coming from the south on Kystriksvegen, it is 20 kilometres from Tjøtta to Søvik. Ferry to Brasøy, Husvær is four kilometres away. Or fly into Sandnessjøen and take a taxi the four kilometres to the Søvik wharf dock.

About the area

Helgeland is an outstanding kayak destination, as you will find yourself navigating amongst the maze of sheltered flat islands, surrounded by high mountains. You will visit small picturesque fishing villages and experience wild nature with a rich bird life.

For non-kayakers, the ferries and fast-boats give access to superb hill and mountain walks

About the Kayak centre

Havnomadens Kayak Centre is an old wooden building renovated on the foundations of an old wharf and converted into a bunkhouse for kayakers. Decorating the place, artistic details and genuine atmosphere creates a unique vibe in the centre. The place is practically organised for kayakers and contains seven comfortable rooms and a well equipped joint kitchen area. There is a shop with kayaks for rent, equipment and dry tidy facility. The pub is a popular meeting place for kayakers and the locals.

Hilton Malta

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Certified by: Eco-Certification Malta, EU Ecolabel

Hof Carmshausen - Pension Hotze

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certified by "Blaue Schwalbe"

Holland America Line Inc

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008 "Best cruise of ferry operator"

Winner of World Travel Awards "World's Leading Green Cruise Line 2010 "

Hotel Balance

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Hotel Concorde Berlin

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Certified by Green Globe

Hotel Delfin

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certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Hotel Gutshaus Stellshagen

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels

Hotel Mocking Bird Hill

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best accommodation for the environment 2010"

Hotel Montemerlo

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Certified by Italy's Legambiente Turismo eco-label

Hotel Posada del Valle

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Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Hotel Punta Islita

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best accommodation for local communities 2010"

Hotel Sigiriya PLC

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In the shadow of the ruined rock fortress, the 79-room Hotel Sigiriya could have been the last thing this ancient citadel needed. Yet the sensitive design of the hotel means it fits in with the spectacular landscape rather than lording over it.

Hôtel Les Orangeries

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Though it was the first hotel in France to gain the European Ecolabel, the elegant Hôtel Les Orangeries in Lussac-les-Chateaux, half hour from Poitiers, doesn't skimp on creature comforts. The restored eighteenth-century house has four-poster beds, a large games room and smart dining room with antique sideboards where you can expect typically grand French meals, mainly organic with vegetables from the owner's garden. The original building has been renovated with hemp insulation, lime and natural paints, and solar panels provide the heating for the kitchen and rooms. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Winner of the "Trophées du tourisme Repsonsable" 2007 (category "Fair business tourism")

Høve Støtt

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Høve Støtt offers ice climbing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and kick-sled trips in wild nature. In January there is a unique ice music festival

Høve Støtt is located in the mountain town Geilo, about half way between Oslo and Bergen.

What to do

Høve Støtt offers trips with kick-sledges, which is a popular means of transportation in Norway during winter. You can move at about 15 to 20 kilometers per hour. There are other organized trips with snowshoes. Perhaps we will see a fox, a grouse or a snow mouse. There are trips in all kinds of terrain, from great white plains to deep riverbeds. Adrenalin seekers can spend the day climbing frozen waterfalls. There are alternative routes depending on the season and the ice conditions. There are reindeer safaris available as well.

A different cultural experience is the annual ice music festival, at the first full moon every year. All instruments are made of ice. The festival is an ovation to nature, and an ovation to one of world’s most important resources – water.

Getting here

The shortest route between Oslo and Bergen is the rv. 7 road. Geilo is located about half way between these two main cities. The Rv. 7 road over the Hardangervidda mountain plateau and along the Hardangerfjord is a national tourist route. On the Bergen Railway you travel in comfort and get to Geilo in 3 hours and 30 minutes from Oslo or Bergen. Nor-Way Bussekspress operates a number of buses to and from Geilo, among them the airport bus between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Geilo.

About Høve Støtt

Høve Støtt’s activities are approved by Norwegian Eco tourism. There is a strong focus on being part of the nature during the activities. Høve Støtt has a local involvement.

Iglu-Dorf GmbH

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Six Eskimo-style, low impact igloo villages available from the end of December to April in some of Europe's most famous ski resorts, including Gstaad, St. Moritz and car-free Zermatt in Switzerland, Zugspitze in Germany and one in Andorra. Tucked up in the igloos on foam mattresses and furs, you'll need to pack pyjamas and keep the down jacket to hand as the cocoons are not heated, red velvet curtains hang across the doorways and candles provide the only light. Wine is served on tap, drunk from polystyrene cups which are reused to reduce waste, and if things get really cold you can jump in the energy efficient hot-tub and wooden sauna. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Il Borgo Dei Piani de la Bruca

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Certified by Italy's Legambiente Turismo eco-label

Inkaterra

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Run by a local entrepreneur, Inkaterra showcases Peru’s incredible natural and cultural heritage and uses luxury ecotourism to preserve it. The focus of its work is in the protected cloud forest at Aguas Calientes outside Machu Picchu (whose gardens are home to one of the world’s largest collection of orchids) and at a private reserve (with 35 luxury thatched roof cabanas and a canopy treehouse) in the heart of the Amazon, which protects over 17,000 hectares of primary tropical forest from deforestation, locking in several million tonnes of carbon. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Inntravel Ltd

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Specialist tour operator for walking, cycling, and winter holidays mainly in Europe but also in Morocco, New England, Canada and India. Many of its holidays use small locally owned hotels, which help sustain local economies, especially in remote, rural areas. Inntravel includes a 'rail inclusive' price for those holidays that are reached easily by train in a day from St Pancras International. The company has carried out a carbon audit of its eco-friendly offices in Yorkshire and in its final holiday documents, customers receive a page on environmental awareness, focussing on lighting, heating and laundry. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Isle of Wight

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Certified by Keep Britain Tidy

Jersey Kayak Adventures Ltd

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Jersey's only specialist sea kayaking company provides guided tours around the rugged coastline of the Channel Islands. Open year round, the company is British Canoe Union-approved and accredited by Wild Life Safe (WiSe) to run low impact tours and observe marine life, from a couple of hours paddling along the coast to longer paddles over to Les Ecrehous and Les Minquiers reefs, Sark, Herm, Chausey or Ille De Brehat. Also runs courses in coastal navigation and trip planning. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Jesolo International Club Camping

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Certified by: ECOCAMPING

Kenners Landlust

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels iniciative

Khwa ttu! San Culture Centre

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Winner of Skal International Ecotourism Award in the category of "General Countryside 2010"

L'Ayalga Posada Ecológica

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An organic farm in La Pandiella, a small hamlet in the Redes nature reserve between the Picos de Europa and the beaches on the rural north coast. The restored farmhouse is one of 18 accommodations in Asturias that are part of The European Centre of Eco-Tourism whose members have committed to running their properties sustainably. L'Ayalga has been restored using lime and insulated with hemp and uses solar power to heat its water. Owners collect guests arriving by train at Infiesto on the scenic coastal line from Santander, by arrangement. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

La Rosa Hotel and Campsite

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An off-grid, gypsy caravan site on the North York Moors, which the owners have packed with an eclectic mixture of vintage vans and decorated with miscellany from years of trawling through car boot sales, junk yards and charity shops. Meanwhile, the owners' other life, a plush hotel slap bang in the centre of Whitby (that was once the hangout of Lewis Carroll), shows what you can do if you put your mind to recycling - 90% of fixtures and fittings are second hand. They're the wombles of Whitby. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

La Source

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An former alpine Savoyard hay barn that has been converted into a 5-bed luxury chalet, five minutes from the Grand Massif ski area. The owners haven't skimped on creature comforts, providing a storage and drying room, a mini climbing wall, hammock, wifi and a wood-fired hot tub, yet it all comes with impressive eco credentials: the name refers to the mountain source/spring that supplies the lodge's water, the owners have recycled all the old wood into doors and cupboards, bought new wood from a sustainable timber yard (800m away), double insulated it with recycled newspaper, fitted triple glazed windows, a super efficient wood pellet burner and a wood-fired sauna. Travel by train, shared car, hitch or bike and you'll get a €100 discount in the winter and €50 reduction in the summer. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Landhotel Struck

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels initiative

Le Camp

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Take the train to Lexos (via Toulouse) and the owners will pick up and take you to their plush safari-style yurt camp in oak woodland overlooking the green Averyon valley. The huge solar-lit yurts, raised on wooden platforms, have handmade double beds with cotton sheets and feather pillows, and there's an open-air kitchen where you can help yourself to fresh herbs from the owner's garden then cool off in the camp's 20m-long natural swimming pool. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Littlehampton Coastguards

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Certified by Keep Britain Tidy

Locanda della Valle Nuova

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Like most agriturismos, food and wine are the focus at Locanda, a renovated 1920s farmhouse run off solar power near the hilltop town of Urbino in the Le Marche region of northeast Italy. The owners grow organically their own wheat, fruit and vegetables, raise cattle, pigs and poultry (using natural feed), make their own bread and pasta, jams and wine. In autumn you can gather truffles from the woods and return to a cosy wood-fired stove fuelled by coppicing from the 185-acre farm. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

MZL Debeli Rtic

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Certified by Blue Flag Slovenia

Majella National Park

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Certified by Pan Parks Initiative

Mallnitz

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Mallnitz, a mountaineer's paradise located at 1,200 meters above sea level in a high valley to the south of the main Alpine ridge, is nestled inside the awesome mountain range of the "Hohe Tauern" National Park.The ski area at Ankogel mountain has the most snow of Austria's entire Carinthia area.

Nominated by the Austrian Ministry of Environment for VEASTAS 2011. See article on

http://www.klimaaktiv.at/article/articleview/78868/1/28784

Marina Frapa

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certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Marina Portoroz

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certified by Blue Flag Slovenia

Maritim Hotel Bonn

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Certified by Green Globe

Matava, Fiji

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best in a marine environment 2010"

Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Munsterland

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Certified by Green Globe

Mountainbug Holidays

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Based at an 18th-century stone chalet in the village of Barèges in the French Pyrenees, Mountainbug runs low impact snowshoeing trips that include tracking ermine, hare, isard and fox, and ski-touring programmes that are designed for skiers to discover the winter wonderland without using powered lifts, staying overnight in solar-powered mountain refuges. In Spring, the owners also run walking holidays focusing on identifying wild flowers, birds and butterflies Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

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nominated by the Austrian Ministry for Environment for the VESTAS 2011,

see article on http://www.klimaaktiv.at/article/articleview/78887/1/28787/

Nationalpark Kalkalpen

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nominated by the Austrian Ministry for Environment for the VESTAS 2011,

see article on http://www.klimaaktiv.at/article/articleview/78874/1/28786/

Nature Travels Ltd

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Dorset-based, low impact outdoor and adventure specialist for Sweden, including dog sledding, timber rafting and wilderness canoeing for stag and hen parties. Most of its local partners have been independently certified by the respected Swedish Ecotourism Society label ‘Nature’s Best’ and it does not offer any experiences based on motorised transport, including snowmobiles. Nature Travels donates 2% of its pre-tax profits to small-scale conservation projects in Sweden (such as the Swedish-Finnish-Norwegian Arctic Fox Project and the White-tailed Sea Eagle conservation programme run by the Swedish Nature Conservancy) and has subscribed to 10:10, the campaign to cut its carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Naturetrek

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Specialist tour operator that organises nature-watching holidays throughout the world, from botanical tours in Ireland and Estonia to tiger watching in India and tracking Grizzly Bears in Canada. As well as raising awareness of conservation issues on its trips, Naturetrek encourages guests to walk, ride elephants, join rafting and boating tours and spend time in bird hides when staying at the camps rather than joining long vehicle journeys. The company carbon offsets all its journeys (it has contributed £30,000 to the World Land Trust) and raises money for a range of environmental charities, including £47,000 for the Environmental Investigation Agency. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Naturresort Schindelbruch

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels

New Lanark Visitor Centre

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The focal point of the restored 18th century cotton mill village World Heritage Site that’s the gateway to the Falls of Clyde. The visitor centre has been awarded Gold from Green Tourism Business Scheme, it is home to Scotland's largest roof garden and a hydro-power turbine provides the energy to support 400,000 annual visitors. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Nihiwatu, Indonesia

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Owerall Winner 2010", "Best of poverty reduction 2010"

North Tyneside

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Certified by Keep Britain Tidy

Nurture Lakeland, England

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best Destination 2010"

Nutti Sami Siida

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Winner of the judged 2010 ITBW Award

Nutti Sami Siida (www.nutti.se), a company that arranges nature and culture tours based on the Sami culture. Owners Nils Torbjörn Nutti and Carina Pingi are both Sami from Gabna Sameby, Sweden.

Off the Rails

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Cycling tour company that runs 2-3 day tours around Bowland and day trips in the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland. It "Big Idea" is to offer the combination of an uphill train journey and a downhill bike ride. An example is a trip up the scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway to the top of the line at Ribblehead or Garsdale where cyclists are met by the company's fleet of bikes (carried on a purpose built trailer) and then follow prepared routes downhill along quiet country lanes, stopping off at village pubs. It's hardly rocket science, but it's proving popular so the company is planning to offer similar trips from Skipton to Lancaster and along the Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath from Skipton to Bingley. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Orion B&B

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Four luxury treehouses a whisper away from the French Riviera. These wonderful aboreal abodes are stand-alone, solid structures, made of red cedar and built between the trees rather than perched on their trunks, each with an ensuite double room (the family one has a footbridge over to the kid’s bunkbed hideaway). Back on terra firma, you can soak up the Mediterranean sun by a 15m natural pool and it's a short stroll to the medieval fortified village of Saint-Paul de Vence. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Orion Expedition Cruises

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best responsible cruise or ferry operator 2010"

Oulanka National Park

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Certified by Pan Park Initiative

PAN Village Fulufjallsbyn

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Certified by Pan Parks Initiative

Premier Inn - Tamworth

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Whitbread is the UK’s largest hotel chain with more than 580 hotels, but this is its first “green hotel”, which it says is a “test bed for sustainable technologies”. Ground source heat pumps cool and heat the 20-room hotel and restaurant, and the company says the solar panels provide energy to heat enough water for 1,000 baths a year. A similarly green 60-bedroom Premier Inn hotel with Beefeater pub restaurant in Burgess Hill is due to open in the autumn. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Preseli Venture

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Outdoor activity centre near the village of Mathry on the South Wales coast for sea kayaking, surfing, biking and coasteering - the heady combination of climbing, swimming and cliff jumping. For partners that prefer something a little gentler, the lodge is just a ten minute walk through National Trust woodland to the sandy beach at Abermawr, and a convenient place from which to explore the north Pembrokeshire coastline. The Centre's accommodation is billed as a five-star 'eco lodge', having several low carbon technologies, including a ground source heat pump for heating and hot water, and there's free pick up in a biodiesel bus from the nearest train station at Haverfordwest. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Pure Mountains

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Low impact mountain biking holidays run by English owners in the Sierra Nevada in Southern Spain. Trips are based at a mountain cortijo (traditional stone farmhouse) at an altitude of 1700m from where you have the choice of taking the high mountain route or dropping down to the verdant valleys of the Alpujarras. The remote setting means that everything is run off-grid: power is provided by solar panels (a wind turbine is planned), water is from a natural spring and waste is recycled or composted. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Rabbie's Trail Burners

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Winner of "Scottish Thistle Awards 2010"

Radissimo

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Certified by CSR Tourism

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands

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certified by: Eco-Certification Malta

Reisepavillon

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Winner of Skal International Ecotourism Award in the category of "Educational Programmes - Media 2010"

Rica Hotels

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

Rucksack Reisen

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Certified by Pan Parks Initiative

Rwanda Eco-Tours

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The number of mountain gorillas in Rwanda is now in a far healthier state thanks to companies like Rwanda Eco Tours, which has convinced local communities that these magnificent animals are worth more alive than dead. Co-run by local Rwandan, Edwin Sabuhoro, the company runs guided treks to see the gorillas in the heart of the Parc National des Volcans. Tours range from a one-day hike from the base of the Virunga Mountains to a six-day tour that includes a visit to the Dian Fossey Research Station where you can learn about the programme's Mountain Gorilla Conservation work. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Røros

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

SNP Natuurreizen

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certified by Pan Parks Initiative

Sam Raphael

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards as "Best Personal Contributor 2010"

Sandele Eco-Retreat

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Winner of the 2009 Guardian and Observer Ethical Travel Award, Sandele is the vision of two Brits, Maurice Phillips and Geri Mitchell, whose upmarket hotel and learning centre has bought income, jobs and training to a poor rural area in southern Gambia. They have built four eco-friendly forest cabanas in the village of Kartong next to a 3-mile sandy beach as well as 5 guestrooms for the use of a charity that runs environmental courses. Renewable energy is used to pump a water well, over 20,000 trees and shrubs have been planted, and the long term plan is that after 25 years, the land and whatever is built on it will revert to the village. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Seat61.com

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Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best for low carbon transport & tehnology 2010"

Solstrand hotel & bad

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

Southwaite Green

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Four eco-converted farm cottages near Crummock Water and Buttermere where you can walk over the ridge at Whiteless Pike to Derwent Water. The rooms have been laid with slate and oak floors and an innovative underfloor heating system uses heat from the ground. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Speicher am Ziegelsee

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels

St.Andrew Beach

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Certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Steppes Discovery

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Gloucestershire-based travel company that runs nature holiday, safaris, wildlife courses, walking trips and cruises in collaboration with conservation organisations in over 30 countries. It has raised over £750,000 for local, regional and international wildlife agencies and charities, which has helped build schools in Uganda, gather data which resulted in the Botswana Government changing their rules for hunting lion, and supported research in the Galapagos Islands for the Charles Darwin Foundation. Steppes was one of the first companies to include compulsory carbon offsetting for international flights. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Strattons Hotel

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Not exactly your typical eco retreat, this bohemian 10-room country hotel in the market town of Swaffham is a Grade II-listed Queen Anne villa with canopied four-poster beds, open fires, stripped wooden floorboards and free-standing baths. Its award-winning restaurant serves mostly seasonal, organic food, and almost every conceivable aspect of the running of the hotel has been designed to reduce its draw on energy and minimise waste and packaging. There's a 10 percent discount if you arrive by public transport: take the train to King's Lynn then X-1 bus to Swaffham. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Streetsmart, South Africa

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Winner of Skal International Ecotourism Award in the category of "City and Villages 2010"

Swanage Town

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Certified by Keep Britain Tidy

T.E.S.F.A. (Tourism in Ethiopia for Sustainable Future Alternatives)

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Pioneering community-based walking holidays in the ancient Ethiopian Highlands organised by TESFA, an NGO based in Addis Ababa. Trips for only 4-6 people at a time were initially focused on visiting the remote parish of Mequat Mariam, but now include visits to other villages as well as treks to the Abuna Yoseph mountain where much of the income goes directly to the villagers who decide collectively how to spend it. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

TIME Unlimited Tours

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Winner of the popular count 2010 ITBW Award

TIME Unlimited Tours from New Zealand, operated by the Maori-European couple Ceillhe Tewhare Teneti Hema Sperath and Néill Sperath, and providing personalized and interactive Auckland & Maori Indigenous Cultural Tours.

Tehnomont Marina Veruda

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certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

The Canoe Man/Activ-8

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The best way to get closer to nature in the backwaters of the broads is by canoe. Paddling under your own steam among the tangled branches of quiet, narrow channels and shallow waters that are inaccessible to motorboats, you are far more likely to see the wetland’s wildlife, including otters, kingfishers and bitterns. The Canoe Man runs guided canoe trips along the broads, stopping off overnight at B&Bs, or you can guide yourself and choose the canoe collection service so that you can cycle back to the start. Also available is a bushcraft course in the woods at Weasenham, which includes a stay in a woodland Tipi camp. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Deep Aquarium

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The huge underwater aquarium housed within Sir Terry Farrel’s innovative glass and aluminium building overlooking the Humber Estuary is both a museum and an environmental and educational charity, which works on conservation programmes and marine research worldwide. The underwater centre, known as a ‘submarium’, is divided into more than thirty aquatic exhibits, from shallow tropical seas to the icy depths of the ocean, and is home to over 3,500 fish including rays, octopus and 40 kinds of sharks. Green initiatives from 2005-2008 have reduced the aquarium’s draw on energy by a quarter. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Eco-Frontiers Ranch

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A 60 hectare organic farm in the heart of the Carpathian mountains close to the Ukrainian and Slovakian borders and two hours by train from Kraków. The focus of the ranch is on riding Hutsul horses (a traditional Carpathian breed) for short trips of 1-3 hours or longer rides through forests, villages and abandoned agricultural land. Guided walks are provided for in or around the Eastern Carpathians Biosphere Reserve and Bieszczady National Park, tracking deer, wild boar, wolves and bears. The ranch is totally off-grid; electricity is provided by windmills and solar panels, and the owners have created a private wetland nature reserve for wild orchids, junipers and beavers. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Ecolodge

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Convenient for cyclists using Route 1 of the national cycle network, this small B&B, in eight acres of woodland near Old Leake, was built by the author of a book about alternative energy. Powered by a large wind generator and solar panels, all the cooking is done on a wood-burning range in the kitchen or outside on the BBQ overlooking a poplar-lined meadow. Ten percent discount if you arrive by bike or train. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Hoopoe Yurt Hotel

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Off-grid glamping in the wilds of Andalucia. This remote luxury camp beneath the Grazalema Mountains has just five individually designed Mongolian and Afghani yurts each in their own private meadow among shady groves of cork and olive trees. The spacious yurts have large double beds with sheepskin rugs, velvet cushions, outdoor bamboo bathrooms (including solar-powered hot showers) and candlelit dinners are served poolside in a lantern-lit pergola using produce from the owner’s kitchen garden. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Hytte

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A small, grass-roofed timber cabin that could have plucked from the forests of Norway. The Hytte (pronounced "hutta") has wooden floors, a Norwegian log burner, sauna and a hot-tub, though keep an eye on the green tariff electricity meter; should you go over what the owners deem average usage, you are charged the difference, which is donated to Northumberland National Park Environment Association and The Great North Air Ambulance. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Moorings Guesthouse & Restaurant

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Certified by Green Hospitality Award

The Old Schoolhouse

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A small self-catering retreat in the village of Dowra close to the Marble Arch Caves, Florencecourt House and Cavan Burren where there are tombs, huts and rock art of early Neolithic settlers. The restored schoolhouse is designed for families, with a pool table, Wii, home cinema and four bikes for hire. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Orri de Planès

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A family run eco lodge for hikers exploring the lush Planès valley on the GR10 Trans-Pyrenees trail, close to the Spanish border. The main lodge is a 10-room guesthouse in an old stone and wood farmhouse, but there's also a self-catering lodge and a small campground with 4 mini-yurts. Solar energy heats the water in the eco lodge. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Really Green Holiday Company

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With a name like this, it's unlikely you'll be sharing this lovely yurt camp with the heli-flying jet set popping over for Cowes Week. Near Freshwater Bay at the western end of the island, there's no electricity on site, just solar-powered showers and cooking is done on a campfire or wood-burning stove. You can reach the camp by a 40-minute walk off the ferry from Yarmouth along the River Yar or you can order bikes to be delivered at the terminal and arrange a free baggage transfer. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Ritz-Carlton

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Winner of World Travel Awards "World's Excellence in Service Awards 2010"

The Straw Bale Cottage

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The UK's first two-room self-catering holiday cottage made with straw bale walls, which the owners describes as a 'carbon negative' (as the straw continues to grow, it locks up carbon). Built out of locally grown wheat straw in the orchard of the owner's farm, a mile from North Howden train station, the cottage draws on solar and wind power, has a cosy log burning stove and bikes are provided free of charge so you can explore the trans Pennine cycle route. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

The Victoria Hotel

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Hotel certified by: Eco-Certification Malta

The Westin Dublin hotel

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Certified by Green Hospitality Award

Theiner's Garten Bio Vitalhotel

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Trelowarren Estate

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By opening up his large woodland estate on the Lizard Peninsula as a part time-share, part self-catering holiday business, all year round, Sir Ferrys Vyvyan is doing his bit to counter the second-home ghost town syndrome in this beautiful corner of Cornwall. Trelowarren's historic grounds (mentioned in the Domesday book) have an organic walled garden, an all-weather tennis court and lots of woodland trails. Over 100,000 trees have been planted, providing wood for a vast 7-tonne woodchip boiler that heats 8 new-build wooden cottages. Most of the fish, game and herbs used in the estate's excellent New Yard restaurant come from the Lizard Pensinula. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Trericket Mill

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A Grade 2-listed Georgian mill in an idyllic woodland setting by the side of a fast flowing brook about 30 yards from the River Wye. Two stone bunk rooms provide all the usual facilities after a day out in the Brecon Beacons, including a drying room for wet kit, cooking equipment, barbecue area, and showers with unlimited hot water, or there’s B&B in the wonderful old mill house that serves slap up veggie dinners next to the antique corn-grinding machinery. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Treshnish and Haunn Cottages

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Finalist of "Scottish Thistle Awards 2010"

Tribes Travel

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Winner of the World Travel Awards "Leading Green Tour Operator" 2009, 2010

Tropic Journeys in Nature

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If you're dubious about the claims made by travel companies promising 'authentic' tribal tours, then Tropic's trips are much more like the genuine article. The Ecuadorian operator has pioneered small-scale, sensitively-run trips to meet with remote nomadic hunter gatherer tribes in the Amazon, including the Huaorani (with whom it has helped set up a small ecolodge and 3,000-hectare nature reserve) and more recently with the Secoya People in the upper Amazon Basin. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Trysil, Norway

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

Tryvann Vinterpark

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Certified by "Green Travel Mark", Innovation Norway

Turgleder

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Experience wolf tracking, skiing, hiking, fishing and local culture in remote areas of Norway.

Turgleder is located in Åmot, in the Østerdalen Valley in Hedmark, and offers an opportunity to experience wild Norwegian nature, in an eco friendly, safe and comfortable way.

What to do

Visit a wolf territory and learn about the wild wolfs of Scandinavia, or go hiking or snow shoeing through clean and unspoiled nature. Learn the art of skiing from Turgleder’s experienced cross-country skiers and join ski trips through beautiful mountain landscape.

Learn fly fishing from some of the best fly fishing instructors in Scandinavia and put your new skills to practice in the many rivers and lakes in the region. You can stay in the cabins of an old mountain pasture and feel the atmosphere from many hundred years back in time, or experience the old Sami reindeer culture.

Book a place on one of the scheduled trips or book a tailor-made trip designed to meet your personal demands.

About Turgleder

All Turgleder activities and adventures are recognized by high quality and a sustainable, ecological use of nature. All arrangements are built on active participation by you as a guest. Turgleder is a certified Norwegian ecotourism enterprise. Turgleder focuses on small groups. A small group leaves smaller footprints in nature and a bigger footprint in your heart. In a small group you will experience that the guides see you and will care for your wishes and needs.

Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel

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certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Vela Plaza Amfore beach

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certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Vela Plaza Beach Baska

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Certified by "Blue Flag Croatia"

Waldhotel Felschbachhof

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Certified by VIABONO, Klima hotels

Weltweitwandern

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Certified by CSR Tourism between 2009 -2013

Whale Watch, Kaikoura

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Whale Watch is New Zealand's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale at all times of the year. Winner of the “Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award" 2009.

Winner of "Tourism for Tomorrow Awards" 2010 - Category "Community Benefit"

Wilderness Lodges of New Zealand

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Two pioneering luxury wilderness lodges in the South Island run by the former director of New Zealand's Royal Forest and Bird Society that have played a central role in safeguarding thousands of hectares of ancient natural forests, shrub lands, natural grasslands and wetlands. Much of the food provided at the lodges is home reared or grown (herbs, lamb, beef, pork, manuka honey and eggs) and half of the electricity is generated from their own hydro electric power plant. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Wilderness Scotland

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Edinburgh-based adventure travel company, which specialises in kayaking, sailing, walking and photography holidays in the Highlands and Islands. All the start and end points of its trips are designed to link in with train timetables at mainline train stations, including the England-Scotland sleeper service, to encourage clients to reach Scotland by train rather than flying. An example is a 10-day holiday in the Outer Hebrides, where you're met at Mallaig train station and then walk over to its yacht mooring to embark on 10 days of sailing and walking around the archipelago. It has developed a Wilderness Guide Training Programme which includes a Leave No Trace policy (as published by the Centre for Outdoor Ethics) and guidelines on environmental leadership. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Wildlife & Wilderness

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Certified by Pan Parks Initiative

YHA Langdon Beck

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The YHA's greenest and highest hostel. From the dining room and lounge there are wonderful views over the North Pennines and you are close to the 70ft 'High Force' - England's third tallest waterfall. Evening meals are served in the 31-bed hostel, which has a range of local real ales and organic wines, a wind turbine and solar panels generate more half of the power, and rainwater is harvested from the roof. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Yachana Lodge

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Deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, Yachana is more like a village than a lodge and guests are actively encouraged to get involved in the indigenous lifestyle while staying in the lap of luxury on the banks of the River Napo. Judge Dan Linstead said there is "clear evidence of engagement with specific local environmental issues, and smart solutions: including reusable 'souvenir' water bottles for tourists instead of plastic disposables, and food waste used to feed pigs". Pride of place is Yachana's technical college, which educates young indigenous Amazonians in green issues. According to Linstead, the college is "a brilliant hearts-and-minds investment in the region's long-term sustainability". Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Yarde Orchard

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The only accommodation on Devon's Tarka Trail and a convenient overnight stop for cyclists following the Devon Coast to Coast route between Ilfracombe and Plymouth (route 27 on the National Cycle Network). Hostel-style rooms and one family room in an annexe are built to an eco-spec and there's an organic café and bar serving local ales and Devon ciders. Camping in summer also available. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Youth hostel Leissigen

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Certified by Steinbock Label

Youth hostel Scuol

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Certified by Steinbock Label

Youth hostel Valbella

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Certified by Steinbock Label

Zealandia

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A wildlife-rich square mile, minutes from downtown Wellington, that’s part of an ambitious 500-year vision to restore native forest and wetlands to New Zealand’s mainland. A safe haven for endangered birds, Karori is now one of the best places in the country to see the elusive, flightless kiwi, especially if you go on one of the guided boat trips in the early evening where a naturalist show you where to find these shy, nocturnal creatures scuttling among the vegetation, as well as banks of glow worms and kaka bush parrots. Presented on the "Guardian Green Travel List 2010 - http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/content/green-travel-list-full-0

Winner of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards "Best for conservation of wildlife & habitats 2010"

a&e reiseteam

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Hamamönü-Altındağ Ankara

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Each year Turkey offers up its rich heritage, diverse culture and mysterious legends to visitors from all over the world. An unforgettable adventure awaits anyone who visits Turkey, and the capital, Ankara, is a popular choice for many holidaymakers. What you may not know is that Ankara also holds some of the country’s best kept secrets; spectacular locations that are yet to be discovered. One of them is the Hamamonu district in Altındağ (meaning ‘old Ankara’) in the middle of the city. Following a recent and remarkable res toration process, Hamamonu has reemerged as an attractive place to live in and visit. The district of Hamamonu is now a unique place that reflects both the traditional styles of the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic. Located in the oldest part of the city, Hamamonu offers various leisure and shopping opportunities as well as cultural activities.

Trasmiera Ecopark

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Trasmiera Ecopark is a cultural and environmental project by Arnuero county. Arnuero is one of municipalities in the beautiful Cantabria region. The region is best known for its stunning beaches and warm climate. However, the local authorities in Arnuero wanted to broaden its appeal as a holiday destination, whilst conserving the remarkable natural environment of the County. With this in mind, they decided to launch the Ecopark, a cultural and historical hub, often referred to as ‘an open-air museum’. The park, overlooked by lush forests and hills, is a wonderful showcase of what Arnuero has to offer; great natural environment, cultural heritage and history.

Faial Nature Park

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Faial is an island in the Azores archipelago, located about 1,500 km west of Lisbon. It is one of nine islands that make up the archipelago, situated to the far west of the Central Group of the Archipelago. Travelling around the Island, you will find a fantastic diversity of flora, fauna, geological structures, culture and local traditions. Also on this beautiful island is Faial Nature Park, a truly unique spot with distinctive surroundings. The park is home to endangered species and rare plants.

Żyrardów

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Situated in the heart of Poland in the Mazovia Voivodeship region is Żyrardow. Just 45 km away from Warsaw, Żyrardow is most famous for its linen factory, established in 1829 by the Łubieńscy brothers. It soon became the largest linen factory in Europe. The historical centre of the city was occupied by the factory settlement. It included homes for the workers, churches, schools, canteens and other local amenities. Today, it is the one of a few urban centres in Europe that has been completely preserved and a unique example of the so-called model town or garden city. The downtown centre of Żyrardow is a stunning architectural testament, characterised by red-brick buildings and well planned street, with green fields that separate residential areas from the industrial zone. As well as offering an insight into life at the factory and its history, Żyrardow offers numerous possibilities for active holidaymakers. Excellent cycling paths (especially near the Bolimowski Natural Landscape Park), and canoeing trips along the Rawki River ensure a great holiday for everyone.

Veenhuizen

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Veenhuizen is a small Dutch village, situated in the north of the country in the province of Drenthe. Over the past two decades dramatic changes have taken place in the community. The village, which served as a colony for the re-education of homeless people and children, has radically changed over time to become an outstanding tourist destination, famous for its history and unique heritage. The town is also surrounded by forests, valleys and offers splendid culture and architecture. Fochteloёrveen is perfect for bike rides and is also worth visiting for its rich plant life. The connection between Veenhuizen and the surrounding countryside is very strong, dating back to the 19th century when the colonies worked the land and cultivated the wilderness.

Għarb

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Għarb is a tranquil small village situated in the west of Gozo Island. It is one of the oldest settlements on the island, best known for its local crafts, deep-rooted culture, ancient architecture and pristine landscapes. The local Council has always championed conservation projects. A great success story and a key achievement of the island’s regeneration efforts is the revival of Wied il-Mielaħ, from wasteland to a magnificent rural destination.

Rokiškis Manor

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The small town of Rokiškis is 160 km to the north of Vilnius. Here you will find the Rokiškis Manor – a splendid park and former residence of Count Ignotas Tyzenhauzas. It was built in 1801 and served as the permanent family residence of the Count for many generations. The manor, with its park, greenhouses, ponds and zoological garden was very popular in the region. The diverse cultural programme and rich music tradition attracted both locals and people from neighbouring towns. After several decades of neglect, Rokiškis Manor is regaining its popularity, and today its doors are open to visitors from all over the world. One of the local highlights, the Rokiškis Regional Museum, has held over 77,000 exhibits, including fine art pieces, paintings, sculptures, ancient books, documents, coins and archeological findings.

Ligatne Village

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The scenic village of Ligatne is situated in the north of the country, 75 km away from Riga. This part of the country is often called the heart of Latvia, with its countless legends, cities, castles. In many ways, it characterises Latvian identity. Located in one of the most beautiful spots in the famous Gauja National Park, Ligatne owes its picturesque scenery to the stunning sandstone cliffs on the banks of the Ligatne and Gauja rivers. Magical caves, clear waters and lush green trees paint an unforgettable picture.

Montevecchio, Municipality of Guspini

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Guspini is a beautiful Mediterranean town situated on the south-west coast of Sardinia. It is a fascinating town with an immaculate landscape, warm climate and ancient architecture. The Monte Linas, Sa Punta de se Mesa and Mount Maiori mountains dominate the landscape. Dunes, woodlands and the Mediterranean Sea add to the beautiful scenery. The coastline is impressive, stretching 46 km, with stunning sandy beaches. There are waterfalls dotted around the town and several forests surrounding it, such as: Gentilis (Guspini) park and Perd’e Pibera (Gonnosfanadiga) park, the latter being the largest park in the municipality. There are also several interesting places worth visiting just outside Guspini, such as Montevecchio, a small village 10 km away from the city. It is one of the oldest mining sites in Italy, and galena was the main mineral. Today, there is an eco-museum in Montevecchio which exhibits the history of the region, its main activities and the everyday life for the locals. Exploring Guspini and its surrounding areas is truly rewarding.

The Great Western Greenway, Co Mayo

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The Great Western Greenway cycle trail skirts the rugged Atlantic coast of Co. Mayo in Western Ireland. It offers stunning panoramic views over the vast seascape of Clew Bay, its archipelago of drowned drumlin islands, the vast Nephin mountain range and Bellacragher Bay. You can enjoy a wide range of activities when visiting Westport, Newport, Mulranny and Achill Island, such as: walking, golf, sea kayaking on the blue flag beaches, shore and sea angling, fine dining and excellent leisure facilities. The 42 km Great Western Greenway offers an exhilarating and safe cycling experience for all the family with gentle gradients, through some of the most spectacular landscapes and seascapes in Europe.

Stykkishólmur Municipality

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Stykkisholmur is small fishing village, with a population of over a thousand people. It is situated in the west of the island, to the north of the Snafellsnes peninsula. For many years, the village relied on fishing as its primary source of income. However, the decline in the number of scallops left the local economy devastated. To encourage growth, the council decided to nurture a new industry in the village, tourism. Today, after several years of extensive regeneration projects, the village has a new image and agenda. The old houses in the centre have been given a new lease of life, and the locals are thrilled to share their village with visitors.

Mecsek

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The Mecsek region is situated in the southern part of Hungary. Its defining features are a green landscapes, vineyards and Mediterranean climate. Fig, almond and chestnut trees are very common here due to mild temperatures. There are several cities and towns to explore in the region, such as: Pecs, a Roman city, with buildings that date back to the second century, and Villany, a small town best known for its wines. The Mecsek region offers countless possibilities for active, as well as cultured holidaymakers. The region is renowned not only for its beautiful scenery, but also for its historical and cultural heritage. There is something for everyone to explore.

Municipality of Delphi

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According to legend, when Zeus sent out two eagles from the ends of the universe to find the ‘omphalos’, the centre of the world, they met in Delphi. The Delphi region at the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus is an enchanting destination in the heart of Greece. It is a place of harmony and serenity, where the sea meets a jagged coastline, capes, islets and mountains. It is a place of great contrasts; with snowy-white mountain peaks which run down to beaches and crystal clear waters. The municipality of Delphi unites several regions: Amfissa, Delphi, Desfina, Galaxidi, Itea, Gravia, Parnassos and Kallieon. Each region tells a different story and offers an array of tourist attractions.

Roubaix

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Roubaix is a small city situated in the Nord department in northern France, close to the city of Lille. Founded in the ninth century, it is the second biggest city in the Nord Pas de Calais region with a population of 98,796. In the Middle Ages, Roubaix was famous for its textile industry and wool production. Nowadays, the city is also well known for its policy on regeneration ‘Ville Renouvelee’, which seeks to transform this industrial setting into a sustainable city. Roubaix has undergone many changes which have transformed the facade of the city whilst maintaining its heritage and charm. An example of one such metamorphosis is an old swimming pool that was converted into a museum of fine arts. This and many other developments have made Roubaix a unique destination worth visiting.

Lahemaa National Park Manors

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The Lahemaa National Park, in the north of Estonia, just 70 km away from Tallin is the largest nature park in the country. It covers 725 km and has a diverse landscape – endless plateaus, coastal plains, several waterfalls, beaches and forests. Rich and diverse flora and fauna complement the beautiful landscape. Lahemaa is a perfect place to rest and enjoy the natural environment. In this beautiful setting, you can find three Manors – Palmse, Sagadi and Vihula. Each of the Manors is unique, yet all three of them have common features which complement the beautiful surroundings.

Slovácko

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The authentic region of Slovácko is situated in the south east of the Czech Republic, bordering Slovakia and Austria. The geographical location and impressive historical heritage make this region a truly fascinating destination. The mild climate, mountains, lush forests and rivers give Slovacko its unique ambience. The vast culture and tradition of the region is visible in the everyday lives of the locals. For example, the old buildings with their white-washed walls and colourful flower ornaments around the windows have been well preserved. There is also a wide variety of gourmet specialities on offer, using traditional recipes that have been passed on from one generation to the next. The combination of cultural, historical and natural sites will ensure a great stay for everyone who comes here.

Kalopanayiotis

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The small village of Kalopanayiotis is situated in the Marathasa region, on the northern slopes of the Troodos Mountain Range, 700 meters above sea level. This beautiful village offers traditional architecture, thermal springs and luscious green valleys. The tiled rooftops, stunning balconies, quiet courtyards, cobblestone paths and ancient churches all contribute to the elegant setting. Kalopanayiotis is also famous for its thermal springs. The healing properties of these springs were famous in antiquity, when the Romans, Byzantines and Franks used to visit the village. The Setrachos River, along with numerous water-mills and natural springs provide a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

Pustara Višnjica

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Višnjica is an estate situated in the east of Croatia. It is surrounded by beautiful lime and chestnut tree gardens and old pine and maple trees. The beauty and tranquillity of this place is mesmerising. Pustara Višnjica is located in the Slavonia region in Virovitičko-Podravska County, just 13 km from Slatina. The word Pustara comes from an old Hungarian word ‘puszta’, which meant ‘land used for raising cattle and breeding horses’. This type of land was once a common feature across the Croatian landscape, but after many years of neglect, Pustara Višnjica is now the only working Pustara in the country. The fascinating landscape, mild climate, fresh air and clear water, as well as the culture and history of this place have had a great influence on regeneration of the region. Today, Višnjica offers something for everyone. It’s the perfect destination for those looking for peace and quiet as well as those looking for adventure. Horseback-riding, cycling, hiking and swimming are just some of the activities on offer.

Marche-en-Famenne

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Marche-en-Famenne is situated in the Wallonian region, between the valleys of the Lesse and Ourthe rivers. This regenerated town, in close proximity to Brussels, Maastricht and Liege is today a thriving economic zone. The municipality consists of the town of Marche along with 12 surrounding villages. Combining rural traditions with a vibrant urban feel, the destination offers a unique blend of the old and new. The town of Marche is known for its stunning architecture, museums and historical churches. Strolling through the old town is an absolute must and a perfect way to discover more about the region’s history. In the middle of three different natural regions (Famenne, Ardenne and Condroz), the area also offers ample opportunities to get away from city life. Cycling and hiking are just two of the many options for those seeking an active holiday.

Idrija city

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The winner of the EDEN 2011 title, Idrija − the oldest mining town in Slovenia, which was for five hundred years famed both at home and around the world for its wealth of mercury, having a major influence on many events, not just nationally, but also in the wider European area − won the title due to excellence it has shown by successfully upgrading the preserved cultural and historical heritage, combining it with interesting features and thus regenerating the destination’s interest as a whole.

Gmünd / Carinthia

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The small medieval town of Gmund is hidden in southern Austria, on the edge of Hohe Tauern and Nockberge national parks. Its prime location between three hiking and skiing resorts ensures that there is something for everyone to explore. A rich cultural programme all year round allows visitors to experience the diverse heritage of the town and its surrounding area. You can attend concerts, theatre productions, watch dance shows, visit several exhibitions and meet some of the resident artists during their workshops. The whole town celebrates art, and therefore is rightfully known as the artists’ city.

Nin, Croatia

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The Winner of European Destination of Excellence 2010 Aquatic Tourism

Monte Isola, Italy

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