Green Recreation

Can Micro-Algae Really Save Our Planet?

June 2, 2011

This is a guest post from Amy Lizee. Green technology is moving into the front and center of our bio-fuel markets. Saving the environment has become a priority for many of our top level scientists. Many people are becoming deeply curious about just how this green technology is going to accomplish this. Apparently, micro algae [...]

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Great Barrier Reef Facts: With Infographic

April 15, 2011
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This is a guest post from Natasha Tasha. Each year, millions of tourists travel to Queensland, Australia to view the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef. This amazing natural structure is home to a vast variety of marine wildlife, birds and small living organisms. Viewable even from outer space, the Great Barrier Reef measures more [...]

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Top 5 Places to Sail a Small Trimaran Sailboat: Plus Enter to Win a Free Sailboat!

April 7, 2011
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This is a guest post from Dean Sanberg of WindRider International, maker of trimaran sailboats. Ever wanted to try sailing? Already a sailor? Here’s your chance to win a free sailboat. WindRider trimaran sailboats are simple, safe and fun. With timarans you can go where you want to go under the power of the wind, [...]

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How to Visit the Great Barrier Reef (Like a Tourist)

March 29, 2011
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Let me be upfront about my snorkeling preferences. My favorite snorkeling trips have been off the coast in Belize where 5 of us cram into a small boat with a (probably unlicensed) local who drives out to a little known “best spot” on the reef near the tiniest emerging islands made of untouched white sand. [...]

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5 Activities I’m Looking forward to in Queensland, Australia

February 28, 2011
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I head to Queensland, Australia this month for a press trip courtesy of Tourism Queensland. We just got our full itineraries and here are 5 activities and places I’m looking forward to on the trip. 1. Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef Given that one of the primary purposes of the trip is to visit the [...]

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How to Plan a Green Vacation

February 22, 2011
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This is a guest post from Tara Alley. Have you finally managed to save up enough vacation time to really take off and spend some consecutive days away from the workplace? If so, the idea of how one combines “green” and “vacation” has probably crossed your mind more than once. Obviously the idea of hopping [...]

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9 Outdoor Winter Activities to Make You Appreciate the Snow

February 11, 2011
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When it’s 20 degrees fahrenheit out, it’s tempting to hole up inside and wait for spring. But one of the best ways to get through a tough winter is to get outside and enjoy it. Here are a few winter activities to get you off the couch and into the great outdoors. 9 Outdoor Winter [...]

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Best Insulated Water Bottle: Guide to the Best Bottles

February 4, 2011
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Insulated water bottles are awesome because they don’t sweat on the important documents on your desk and keep your water cold for longer in the summer heat.  Plus, they are not as bulky or heavy as a traditional Thermos so you can take  it with on with you hiking or on day trips. Here is [...]

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Valentine’s Vacations: Best Valentine’s Day Trips and Packages

January 26, 2011

Looking for somewhere special to take a vacation this Valentine’s Day? Maybe it’s just a weekend getaway or a longer trip? Here are some ideas for great Valentine’s Day Travel Options: 1. For a Cheap Vacation Go Anywhere with LastMinute Travel Check out what is up and coming on Lastminutetravel.com. They have vacation packages for [...]

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8 Ways to Save Water While Traveling

October 15, 2010
Save Tap Water While Traveling

When you turn on the shower or fill your glass, you probably for granted the clean water that comes out. But millions of people around the world aren’t so lucky. In fact, 3.6 million people – including 1.5 million children – die each year from water-related diseases. The water crisis “claims more lives through disease [...]

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