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Whether you’re a diving fanatic or snorkelling newbie, there’s plenty of beautiful sea life to be spotted on a trip to the Canary Islands. Given the Canaries’ unique location off the coast of Africa and in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are teeming with colourful …
Whale watching is the fastest growing form of ecotourism, and can be hugely exciting and rewarding. With millions of participants, the industry is worth billions of dollars annually. However, it needs to be organised responsibly in order not to disturb or threaten the whales. Whale watching can help incentivise the protection of whales, by providing …
Coral reefs are among the most bio-diverse and beautiful habitats on earth. However, because of global warming, ocean acidification, over exploitation and irresponsible development, coral reefs are in steep decline. Tourist activities, such as snorkelling and scuba diving, can damage coral reefs if they are not conducted responsibly. Here are the best ways to protect …
Fishing is a popular activity and sport, but it can be damaging to the conservation and welfare of the fish, to other non-target animals, and to the environment. What is it? Sport fishing, or recreational fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition, in contrast to commercial or subsistence fishing. It is most commonly practiced with …
Have an interest in birds? Check out our helpful guide for beginners on how to start birding. What is birdwatching? Birding has become a truly international pastime, inspiring an increasing number of enthusiasts to travel the world in pursuit of rare and exotic species, often in fragile ecosystems. Birders carry a heavy responsibility to neither …
Camels are known as the ships of the desert, but this doesn’t mean that they are always in a condition to ship tourists around. Most desert based countries have a strong industry in tourist driven camel back rides and treks, and many hotels and travel agents offer these excursions. These could be rides across sand …
Swimming with dolphins is undoubtedly a magical, and for some a life-affirming experience. Many people list it among their “top ten things I must do”. But, the experience may not be so good for the dolphins. Many tour operators list swimming with dolphins in their holiday packages. But many wild dolphin encounters may be harmful …
Watching animals can be one of the pleasures of travel. If you’re lucky enough to take a safari, visit an elephant sanctuary in Thailand or go whale watching in Canada, it can be the experience of a lifetime. But sadly, animals can be exploited for tourists’ amusement (and money). View our tips and guidance on …
Eco tourism is where people travel and have little impact on the environment as well as the local people. The World Tourism Organisation describes ecotourism as: all nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural …
If you’re jetting off to Goa, chances are that you’ll want to do a little more than just lounge on the beach (although sunbathing is a perfectly acceptable activity!). A top tip is to seek out some of the local wildlife. After all, the thrill of seeing creatures like elephants, leopards, panthers and even tigers …
