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Marbella – Costa del Sol Holiday Hot spot

// June 17th, 2010 // No Comments » // Adventure Tours

If you are considering taking a well earned holiday this summer why not consider Marbella? Marbella is situated on the Costa del Sol which is in the south of Spain, and as a holiday destination has been a favourite with the Brits and other Europeans for over 30 years now.

Recently, it has become associated with glitz and glamour due to the number of wealthy people that live in the region and the exclusive clubs and restaurants that are on offer in Marbella and its chic neighbour, Puerto Banus. But Marbella is not all glitz and glamour, and has a lot to offer most holidaymakers.

With 320 days of sunshine each year, Marbella and the Costa del Sol in general is a haven for those looking to top up their tans. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are truly beautiful and are some of the best in Europe.

When it comes to things to do in Marbella and the Costa del Sol, you will not be found wanting. Along the coast you some great days out for the family including Tivoli World theme part, Fuengirola Zoo, funny beach, a number of shopping centres, cable car rides, skiing, horse riding and an abundance of golf. The Costa del Sol really does have it all.

The accommodation on offer in Marbella is generally of a high standard and boasts some of the best hotels in the Costa del Sol.

Or if you want something a little quieter, then how about a private villa rental in Marbella? Lots of people feel that this option gives them more freedom and choice.

Whatever form of accommodation you choose, Marbella will provide you and your family with a fantastic holiday experience. With great food, weather, shopping and friendly locals, what more could you ask for?

Be a Wildlife Volunteer in South America

// June 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Volunteer Vacations

Ecuador in South America is home to a bewildering array of wildlife. Fifteen percent of the world’s bird species are endemic to Ecuador. There are also 138 species of amphibian and 106 species of reptile.

From Lions to spider monkeys to endangered species like the Giant Armadillo, the wildlife in Ecuador is in fact so diverse that the World Conservation Monitoring Center lists it as one of seventeen Megadiverse countries in the world where the majority of Earth’s wildlife is to be found.

As a South America volunteer on an Ecuador wildlife protection program you have the opportunity to get up close and personal with this extreme biodiversity.

Lead Adventures operate four rescue and education projects designed to safeguard the country’s wildlife from the effects of illegal animal trade and maltreatment.

You can help feed and clean animals as diverse as Galapagos Turtles and sloths; you can volunteer help on endangered species breeding programs; you can assist with the intake of new animals confiscated by the Ecuadorian authorities, and help with their rehabilitation and rehoming or re-release into the wild. It is a South America volunteer adventure you’re unlikely to forget!

Animal abuse in Ecuador remains a massive challenge. Laws and attitudes are changing slowly, but help is still very much needed. If you’re an animal lover with a lust for travel, what could be more inspiring than a trip to Ecuador on a two-week wildlife volunteer program? It’ll take your breath away!

What’s it completely about ecotourism?

// June 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // Adventure Tours

High on the windswept hillside, archers tempt and persuade their opponents in the traditional Bhutanese archery contest. Wearing traditional Gho, or knee-length kimono robes like, and knee socks, bend a bow archer’s hand-carved bamboo, sent an arrow toward the target of thin wood to dig into the ground about 460 yards away.

Through an interpreter, said one American archer a grandfather and his grandson to take turns. The couple had set out from Chicago to the mountains, this remote Himalayan kingdom to create memories that will last a lifetime. The pair roomed with the family of Bhutan, eating local cuisine and around the castle-like dzongs, productive buildings built without any nails.

Grandson’s arrows hit the ground near the target, and shot a grandfather fell many feet short. However archers for their efforts to embrace people, and smiles told the story that does not require a common language. With 10 days in Bhutan, grandparents and grandchildren to create a bond that will support them for the rest of their lives, and also make friends in faraway places.

Although they may not know it, the pair part of the trend of travel called “Ecotourism.” The goal is to exceed the syndrome of “If Tuesday, this must be Belgium”, which provides travel, especially by American tourists, a bad reputation around the world. According to the National Travel Association, more than 55 million Americans participate in ecotourism, defined as “tourism that sustains or enhance the geographical character of a place: environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and welfare of its citizens.”

Many tourists now want to connect with local culture, rather than jumping between tourist attractions. A good travel planner will consult with each member of the traveling party to determine what everyone expects from a vacation. This group may be a large family to take a lifetime trip or a father-son or father-son pairing purposes in the travel commitments, or even extend a business trip to squeeze in a few vacation days.

Every day can be adjusted from a combination of the recommendations of planners and interest groups’. Some people like to focus on food and cooking class, the other wants adventure travel. Know the unique culture of a country like Bhutan, which opened its borders to tourism only in 1974, attracting many tourists. Bhutan is one of the most popular destination right now, due in no small part to the fact that the government limits the number