Summer Special 2009:

Whether you're traveling to coastal and marine ecotourism destinations for a sun & sand getaway, enjoying beach vacations near home, or going on ocean adventure trips, don't forget the small steps to help make your experience greener and minimize negative footprint. Remember: the travel choices you make - from the water bottle you carry with you to the flying options you choose - can lead to a world of opportunities to help protect your favorite destinations! more...

Photos by ecotravel, geinier

Brazil:

Visitors to Brazil usually list the stunning nature of Brazil as the number one attraction, but the friendly nature of Brazilians themselves comes a close second. As anyone who has visited Brazil can attest, Brazilians are fun loving and very welcoming. You will encounter this warm hospitality everywhere you go, whether it is in a small remote community or the big city. more...

Photos courtesy of Bruno Maia, Eco Brasil

US Wild West:

A mosaic of cultures and ecosystems, the Western region of the United States is impossible to summarize. Here, Native Americans, Latinos, Asians, Inuits, hippies, ski bums, computer geeks, and green revolutionaries are just a few of the intermingling cultures that will make your visit to the region an unforgettable experience. Of course, the Wild West offers unparalleled opportunities for nature loves and adventure enthusiasts: deserts, mountains, volcanoes, plains, beaches, wetlands, temperate rainforests and glaciers are only a sampling of Mother Nature's gifts comprising the landscape of this region. more...

Photos Courtesy of Joe Staiano (TIES Professional Member)

Costa Rica:

Pura Vida! Literally translating to "pure life," this expression is used by Costa Ricans to greet each other, aptly reresenting a national passion for peace and nature. Costa Rica became the first country in the modern world to constitutionally abolish its standing army in 1948, and is today proudly the oldest and most stable democracy in Central America. Nobel Peace Prize winner President Arias' efforts in promoting his "Peace with Nature" policy has inspired many Costa Ricans, who enjoy living with more trees per capita and per square kilometer than any other country in the world. more...

Photos courtesy of Foto Verde Tours (TIES Business member)