Greenloons Asks Families to Pay It Forward By Combining Sustainable Travel with Volunteer Projects To Assist Turtles, Pandas and More

Vienna, VA – Greenloons, the company that helps travelers make sustainable travel choices, offers four suggestions for families who believe their teenage children can expand their views of the world by engaging in voluntourism this summer. From the Amazon to Asia there are opportunities to pay it forward while sharing with hands and heart the work and vision of conservation projects and cultural exchanges benefitting pandas, sea turtles and humans alike. These experiences can all be shared by families within the context of a cultural / sightseeing vacation. Today some of the wealthiest families in the US send their children to summer camps to learn how to become philanthropists. There are also other avenues open for learning how to share and care. For example, a number of international regions offer programs where volunteer work becomes part of a family vacation, said Greenloons founder, Irene Lane. Following are four tour options taken from the eight family voluntourism programs... Read More →

Dive Into Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef During Whale Shark Season – April Through July 2012 – And Swim With The World’s Largest Fish

Experience an extraordinary wildlife encounter with the gentle giants of the ocean Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – Western Australia beckons intrepid travelers and nature lovers to experience a rare encounter with the biggest fish in the sea – the whale shark. Every year from early April to early July, whale sharks arrive at Ningaloo Reef following the mass coral spawning at Ningaloo Marine Park, and early whale shark sightings have already occurred this year. The unusually premature sightings began in January off Leighton Beach near Fremantle, and whale sharks also have been seen off the Dunsborough coastline and Albany coastline. Western Australia is considered one of the best places in the world to swim alongside these graceful giants, who regularly visit close to the shore. Despite their imposing size, reaching up to 50 feet in length, whale sharks are docile filter feeders with a diet that consists of plankton and other small fish. Located two hours and 45 minutes by plane from... Read More →

Zegrahm Expeditions’ Survey of Adventure Travelers Reveals Australia as 2013′s Top Destination

Asia, Central & South America, and Solo Travel Also Score High Marks Seattle, WA – Zegrahm Expeditions, the leader in adventure travel for the past 20 years, is excited to announce the findings of a recent survey of adventure travelers.  When asked to share regions of most interest, 63 percent of survey participants listed Australia, making the island-continent the top adventure travel destination for 2013. “Based on the findings of our travel trends survey, we introduced a number of new itineraries to Australia and the Pacific regions for 2013,” stated Jon Nicholson, President of Zegrahm Expeditions.  “I am pleased to report that pre-reservations for these itineraries are selling exceptionally well, and overall pre-bookings are equal to or exceeding our most popular itineraries in 2012.” The survey also revealed a number of other areas of interest for travel in 2013.  Adventure travelers reported that 57 percent would like to visit Asia and... Read More →

Ten Good Reasons To Plan a Dream Kenya Safari This Year

Nairobi, KENYA - 2012 is well under way but there is still plenty of time—as well as plenty of good reasons—to plan a dream vacation this year. Bush and Beyond, the central booking and reservations office for a selection of small luxury camps and lodges in Kenya is offering their own “best of” list with 10 reasons to plan a dream African safari in Kenya this year: 1. The wildlife is the obvious place to start. The chance to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino plus giraffe, zebra, gazelles and so much more is the number one reason people go on safari.  Properties like Mara Plains Camp in the Masai Mara give traveler’s unparalleled access to Africa’s big cats and more. 2. Having the unforgettable experience of connecting with local cultures. Explore the wildlife and local culture on a walking safari with the Masaai in Northern Kenya’s Lewa Wilderness, for example. Or interact with local Samburu in Northern Kenya while visiting stunning Sarara. Bush and Beyond’s... Read More →

Be “Blinded By The Light” on a World Expeditions 2012 Arctic Tour

If you’ve always dreamt of being under bright lights, the 2012 northern hemisphere season may be your chance! NASA predicts that 2012 will be the brightest year in 50 years to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) and World Expeditions is offering several opportunities to see these on voyages in the Arctic region. Enjoy the bright lights of the Northern Aurora Belt and experience the “zenith”, with the aurora borealis directly above you on one of a number of trips in Scoresby Sund and Spitsbergen. Itineraries of varying lengths means there’s something to suit everyone. Visit World Expeditions or call 1 800 567 2216 to select your adventure.  Read More →

Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Plans Grand Opening of Red Mangrove Dive Academy Bringing State-of-Art Facilities / Programs to Popular Dive Region

Quito, ECUADOR – Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges, the region’s leading hospitality company for active adventure and dive vacations, anticipates the opening of the Red Mangrove Dive Academy in the second half of 2012.  This will be a full-service, state-of-the-art diver education center and the largest in Ecuador. Hernan Rodas, founder and director of Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges, reports that even before the academy has opened its doors, Red Mangrove’s Dive Center accomplished more PADI diver certifications in 2011 than any other operation in the Galapagos. Rodas reported that as of early spring 2012, the Red Mangrove Dive Academy is at 60 percent completion. He projected the opening of this ambitious facility by the fall of 2012. As the first state-of-the-art dive training facility in the Galapagos Islands, it will offer the modern amenities, safety standards and world-class service that Red Mangrove guests have come to expect in this region. With over... Read More →

Russian Visas: A Riddle, Wrapped in a Mystery; Demystifying the Russian Visa Process

What kind of visa do I need? How much will it cost? Where do I submit my application? How do I get a visa support letter? The visa application process can indeed be intimidating to the first-time traveler to Russia. Even experienced travelers routinely rely on qualified travel agents to help them navigate the process smoothly. Following is a brief primer of the process to help you better prepare, and ensure that your trip to Russia is a rewarding one. DO I NEED A VISA? Most travelers to Russia, including US, Canadian and Mexican citizens, must obtain a visa in their country of residence prior to departure. APPLICATION: A visa application must be filled out on-line, printed out, and a passport-sized photo affixed. The signed application is submitted along with the passport (valid for at least six months beyond the requested visa period), application fees, and visa support documents (such as official invitation or confirmation and tourist voucher) to the nearest Visa Center (see below... Read More →

Alaska-Kamchatka Service – Summer, 2012

Eastern Russia’s premier air carrier Yakutia Airlines has applied to the US Department of Transportation for approval to provide scheduled and charter air transportation between Russia and the United States, with the intention to commence weekly service between Anchorage, Alaska, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, on July 12, 2012. Yakutia plans to serve the route with its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. The service would reestablish a vital transportation link between Eastern Russia and the West Coast of North America. Sportsfishermen from the US have long awaited a convenient way to get to Kamchatka, legendary worldwide for its unparalleled flyfishing. This volcano-studded peninsula, long isolated by geography and politics, is also expected to draw adventure travelers to experience its breathtaking landscapes, hot springs, unique wildlife, and the hospitality of its local Russian and native populations.  Regular service is expected to create countless new opportunities for business... Read More →

Greenloons Asks Families to “Pay It Forward” By Combining Sustainable Travel with Volunteer Projects To Assist Turtles, Pandas and More

Vienna, VA – Greenloons, the company that helps travelers make sustainable travel choices, offers four suggestions for families who believe their teenage children can expand their views of the world by engaging in voluntourism this summer. From the Amazon to Asia there are opportunities to “pay it forward” while sharing with hands and heart the work and vision of conservation projects and cultural exchanges benefitting pandas, sea turtles and humans alike. These experiences can all be shared by families within the context of a cultural / sightseeing vacation. “Today some of the wealthiest families in the US send their children to summer camps to learn how to become philanthropists. There are also other avenues open for learning how to share and care. For example, a number of international regions offer programs where volunteer work becomes part of a family vacation,” said Greenloons founder, Irene Lane. Following are four tour options taken from the eight family voluntourism... Read More →

Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Plans Grand Opening of Red Mangrove Dive Academy Bringing State-of-Art Facilities / Programs to Popular Dive Region

Quito, ECUADOR – Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges, the region’s leading hospitality company for active adventure and dive vacations, anticipates the opening of the Red Mangrove Dive Academy in the second half of 2012. This will be a full-service, state-of-the-art diver education center and the largest in Ecuador. Hernan Rodas, founder and director of Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges, reports that even before the academy has opened its doors, Red Mangrove’s Dive Center accomplished more PADI diver certifications in 2011 than any other operation in the Galapagos. Rodas reported that as of early spring 2012, the Red Mangrove Dive Academy is at 60 percent completion. He projected the opening of this ambitious facility by the fall of 2012. As the first state-of-the-art dive training facility in the Galapagos Islands, it will offer the modern amenities, safety standards and world-class service that Red Mangrove guests have come to expect in this region. With over 15,000... Read More →

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