Monthly Archives: July 2008

Colombia’s Newest Attraction Turns Drug Lord’s Mansion Into Tourist Stop

With Colombia’s most popular theme park dedicated to the coffee bean, it was only a matter of time before a park opened in recognition of the country’s other lucrative cash crop.
“Here begins a truly wild adventure,” reads the sign…

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Machu Picchu: Threatened by Tourism?

In early July, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) considered placing Machu Picchu, one of the top tourist destinations in South America, on its list of endangered World Heritage sites. The addition of Machu Picchu to the…

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Just Named: World’s Top 10 Ethical Travel Destinations

BERKELEY, USA – (Travel-newswire.com – July 1, 2008) “Each year, the public interest in responsible tourism grows,” says Jeff Greenwald, Executive Director of Ethical Traveler, and co-author of the group’s biannual report entitled The World’s Best Ethical Travel Destinations. “This…

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