Places i would want to go (and breathe) . .

Hello there everyone,

So as i was writing down my post on New Zealand yesterday, i was just thinking of only one thing when i was there and that was the fact on how clean the place was, no im being serious, with todays pollution and man's neverending crave for fossil fuels and it’s often argued that flying around the world on giant, carbon-spewing aircraft is in no way green. But, the fact is, responsible ecotourism can improve the economic conditions of rural populations and financially support conservation efforts. It also educates travelers about environmental issues, building environmental and cultural awareness and respect. Here are 5 of the world’s hottest eco travel destinations that provide a balance of breathtaking scenery, incredible biodiversity and a strong commitment to stewardship of the land, wildlife and community. i actually took the time to research these amazing eco friendly places.

1. Costa Rica

This beautiful South American country has a virtual buffet of eco-friendly destinations including 59 hotels that have been awarded the official government certificate for earth-friendly practices. Costa Rica is one of the most sought-after eco-travel destinations, with hundreds of companies specializing in sustainable services. One particularly notable place to say is Lapa Rios Rainforest Ecolodge, which is nestled in the hills and surrounded by tropical rainforest, with a view of the ocean. Lapa Rios seeks to protect and preserve 1000 acres of primary and secondary rainforest in the Lapa Rios private nature reserve, while supporting their community and educating guests about conservation and preservation.

2.The Galapagos Islands

If you don’t know how to travel without leaving a footprint behind, the Galapagos Islands are not for you. When you visit, an accredited park ranger is with you at every moment, ensuring that you leave no trace as you enjoy the natural beauty of the islands and the threatened wildlife that live there. Conservation challenges are great in the Galapagos, where nonnative species introduced by humans have done serious damage to the local ecosystem. But, that doesn’t mean you should stay away. Ecotourism remains the only way to support the Galapagos National Park, and is beneficial as long as visitors act responsibly.

3.Dubai

Dubai isn’t exactly known for restraint, and its ecotourism industry is no different. Visitors to its top eco resorts call the accommodations‘ridiculously luxurious’, stocked with Bulgari soaps and crystal decanters full of free sherry. But, the ecotourism industry in Dubai is helping to protect the desert habitat and the species that live in it, which include a herd of exotic Arabian oryx, a large white antelope that was once near extinction. Hardy hikers can take the guided trek into the rugged Wadi Bih canyon and the peaks of Hajjars, or go on overnight hikes through the mountains.

4.Madidi National Park, Bolivia

The diverse landscape of Bolivia offers a variety of different ecosystems to explore, from the Altiplano – a high mountain plateau where Andean civilization first flourished – to dense Amazonian rainforests like the jungles of Madidi National Park. The latter is a reserve that’s one of the world’s top conservation priorities, where anecotourism business owned and run by local residents generates profits that help preserve the natural beauty and ecology of the land. The Chalalan Ecolodge is a village of bamboo-sided, thatched-roof houses that blend into the environment, where visitors enjoy native dishes and a variety of rainforest adventures. Visiting the Chalalan Ecolodge helps ensure the future of the Madidi National Park for generations to come.

5.Daintree Rainforest, Australia

The ecotourism movement is flourishing in Australia, and there are plenty of places to enjoy an ecologically responsible adventure. For those who’d like to kick back and relax a little instead of making a 6-hour trek up a mountain or huddling in a cave with glowing worms, a trip to the Daintree rainforest on Queenland’s north coast is in order. It’s the oldest continually surviving rainforest in the world, with an intricate ecosystem that supports species found nowhere else on the planet. The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is the area’s crown jewel of accommodations, with 15 rustic cabins joined by linked walkways on stilts, built to minimize disturbance of rainforest creatures on the forest floor as much as possible.

So there its, my top 5 eco friendly places to go and breathe. And who knows, one day i might go to all these wonderful places, but til then . .