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Eco-Cultural Tourism

Eco tourism is about travelling the world and causing as little damage as possible. Local communities, nature and its wildlife should all benefit from your visit! Ask yourself:

How can I travel responsibly?
What effect does travelling have on global warming?
How can we protect the planet?

The International Eco Tourism Society - http://www.ecotourism.org/

Ecotourism Australia - "Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation."

Think smart, travel slow! Planeta.com is your global journal of practical ecotourism.

Amazon Interactive: The Ecotourism Game was our very first educational Web site!

CC - Cocos Islands - ecotourism resources for ecotourists and eco professionals

Responsible Travel - holidays that give the world a break!

New Zealand Eco Tourism - New Zealand's best nature tour operators will guide you to special places and share their extensive ecotourism knowledge with you.

Thailand.com - thanks to the abundance and variety of natural resources, Thailand has become a favored destination for adventure seekers and eco-tourists.

AQ - Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coallition (ASOC) - Climate Change in the Antarctic | Donate | Volunteer

Travelers Philanthropy - Contributing Time, Talent, or Treasure | In all regions of the world, a new source of international development aid called “Travelers’ Philanthropy” is evolving. Civic-minded travelers and travel businesses are giving financial resources, time, and talent to further the well being of the host communities that they visit.

The Friends of Africa Foundation's goal is to improve the lives of rural communities bordering conservation areas in East and Southern Africa in the following program areas: Education, Health Care, Income Generating Activities