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Eco-Tourism

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Discover new destinations and get the latest green travel tips.

  • Gas prices drop as travel season heats up

    Wed, Jun 27, 2012 9:28 AM

    Video: As many Americans prepare to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, prices at the pump plummet.

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  • The best big cities for pedestrians

    The best big cities for pedestrians

    Wed, Jun 20, 2012 6:09 PM by Josh Lew

    The best way to go green in a big city is to forget the car and take to the streets on foot.

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  • Eiffel Tower

    Paris mulls plan to extend Eiffel Tower -- downwards

    Fri, Jun 15, 2012 2:43 PM by Agence France-Presse

    The underground extension would house the ticket booths currently found inside the tower's feet, a museum, a children's area and other amenities.

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  • A tiger shark and a diver swim underwater.

    Thanks to eco-travelers, sharks are worth more alive than dead

    Mon, Jun 11, 2012 1:28 AM by Starre Vartan

    An Australian study shows that sharks may be scary — but they are also extremely valuable.

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  • Angel Paz with birds

    Ex-hunter thrills bird watchers on Ecuador preserve

    Sun, Jun 10, 2012 6:49 AM by Alexander Martinez, AFP

    Farmer Angel Paz traded in his rifle for binoculars after realizing that tourists would dole out large sums to view birds in his mountain preserve.

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  • North Jakarta slum

    'Slum tourism' treads between aid and exploitation

    Fri, Jun 08, 2012 2:35 AM by Loic Vennin, AFP

    Some say it raises awareness and brings aid to the destitute of the city, but critics say poverty should not be a tourist attraction.

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  • Best train journeys in North America

    Best train journeys in North America

    Wed, Jun 06, 2012 7:08 PM by Josh Lew

    Passenger trains are a viable option in North America for unhurried travelers and people in search of a greener, more scenic way to get wherever they are going. Want to see what the tracks of the U.S. and Canada have to offer? Here is where to look.

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  • dog on beach

    5 dog-friendly destinations

    Tue, Jun 05, 2012 1:34 PM by Morieka Johnson

    These vacation spots are happy to accommodate you and your four-legged companion.

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  • model, Lolita

    Japan hopes overseas 'Japantowns' will boost economy

    Wed, May 30, 2012 8:32 AM by Kyoko Hasegawa, AFP Asian Edition

    Japan hopes to export and exploit its uniquely vibrant culture by creating imitations of its fashionable Tokyo districts in cities across the globe.

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  • Coronado Beach in San Diego

    The best beaches of 2012 from 'Dr. Beach'

    Fri, May 25, 2012 7:16 AM by Jeanna Bryner, LiveScience

    From coast to coast (and then a little past that), here are the top 10 U.S. beaches to visit for a summer getaway.

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  • Scouts take part in a clean-up event on the Omaha beach on Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer

    Europe's beaches clean, but France lagging

    Wed, May 23, 2012 7:40 AM by Agence France-Presse

    Pollution from agriculture and sewage contaminates waters near European beaches, making them unsafe for the public.

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  • A main course and dessert from room service at a hotel.

    Hotel food gets healthier

    Tue, May 22, 2012 5:05 PM by Starre Vartan

    Room service is getting a good-for-you upgrade at U.S. hotels.

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  • The view of Tokeh beach near Freetown, Sierre Leone.

    War-scarred Sierra Leone aims to be tourist paradise

    Fri, May 18, 2012 7:34 AM by Fran Blandy, AFP

    Re-branding itself as 'a diamond in the rough,' Sierra Leone seeks to attract middle to upmarket tourists to generate revenue and maintain its culture.

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  • Cango Caves

    9 of the world's most beautiful and unusual cave destinations

    Wed, May 16, 2012 5:51 PM by Josh Lew

    Whether you're in Kentucky, New Zealand or somewhere in between, these underground beauties are worthy additions to any vacation.

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  • TSA officer rejecting a container from a bag.

    TSA-approved toiletries

    Tue, May 15, 2012 9:45 AM by Starre Vartan

    Choosing solid versions of liquids, gels and creams is an easy way to avoid getting your stuff confiscated from your carry-on.

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