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Escape the chaos for an eco-Christmas in West Wales

Escape the chaos for an eco-Christmas in West Wales

If you’re tired of endless shopping lists, unwanted gifts and the chaos of Christmas, why not spend the festive season away from home with the special people in your life? It’s not too late to find some gorgeous places and special deals in the UK and Ireland that’ll see you through Christmas in style.

Frontier launches new gap year advice website

Frontier launches new gap year advice website

Frontier, one of the UK’s leading volunteer organisations and promoters of responsible tourism, is delighted to announce the launch of a new advice based website for gap year students and career-breakers.

Western Australia enjoys eco-tourism boom

Western Australia enjoys eco-tourism boom

With more than 12,000 km of pristine coastline and so many unique natural landscapes and ecosystems, it’s no wonder that many tourism operators are introducing sustainable principles to ensure Western Australia’s (WA) precious assets are protected.

The greener route to the white stuff

For skiers keen to minimise the impact on the environment of their journey to the slopes, coach travel accounts for the lowest CO2 emissions of any mode of motorised transport.

Biosphere Expeditions announces first Australian project

Biosphere Expeditions announces first Australian project

Biosphere Expeditions – the award winning, non profit making conservation specialist which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, has announced its first ever project in Australia. It is on one of the world’s most strikingly beautiful stretches of coastline, 130km south of Broome in Western Australia, and will survey the iconic flatback turtles.

Thomson Airways demonstrates commitment to sustainable causes

Thomson Airways has raised over £100,000 for the charity Pump Aid through the sale of Thirsty Planet water onboard its flights. Since launching Thirsty Planet in November 2007, Thomson Airways has sold in excess of 83,000 cases of this bottled water.

New website aims to encourage train travel to ski resorts

Snowcarbon is a new independent website about train travel to ski resorts. It explains exactly how to book rail journeys, how to get the best fares, and which resorts are easiest to reach by train.

New eco-lodge and campsite opens in Montserrat

Travellers to Montserrat now have a wider choice of value accommodation with the opening of the island’s first campsite and new eco-lodge.

 Get green and active in Lancashire this half term

Get green and active in Lancashire this half term

Families can enjoy a range of active and environmentally friendly days out in rural Lancashire this October half term. The newly opened, purpose-built mountain bike trails at Gisburn Forest, near Clitheroe are a must for any mountain bike enthusiast, whatever their ability.

Foodies invited to get hands on in Scotland this autumn

Foodies invited to get hands on in Scotland this autumn

A series of new hands-on experiences for food lovers has been launched by VisitScotland this autumn. This follows hot on the heels of a new survey which reveals Scotland as the area of the UK with most pride in its locally sourced food and dishes.

Highland hotelier trials carbon footprinting initiative

A Highland hotelier has been the inspiration for the application of a ground-breaking American web project to travel and hospitality businesses.

Top Egyptian resort to host special anniversary celebrations

One of the world’s top Egyptian resorts is set to play host to the country’s most lavish oasis gig in the middle of the Sahara Desert.

Experience the spectacular autumn colours of Scotland

Instead of flying to New England to witness stunning autumn foliage, VisitScotland is inviting lovers of gardens and the outdoors to choose the environmentally-friendly option as well as making the most of their holiday budgets by exploring home-grown autumn highlights.

Dartmoor and Exmoor host Low Carbon Festival

Dartmoor and Exmoor host Low Carbon Festival

Visitors and residents alike will have the ultimate excuse to visit Exmoor and Dartmoor this October as the South West’s National Parks host the very first Dartmoor & Exmoor Low Carbon Festival from 9-12th October.