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Travel in Bali : Go Green or Not Go Green

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Bali is one of the most popular destinations in south-east Asia, certainly the second after the tourist hub of Thailand, Phuket. Bali has developed into a kind of Saint-Tropez of Asia, mixing nice beaches, great restaurants, cafes, nightlife and amazing villas for rent. Everywhere the prices have gone up , especially in the hip districts of Seminyak, Canggu or Umalas... Villas in Umalas , Villas in Seminyak , Villas in Canggu are the most exquisite villas in the world, but aren't always famous for their green credentials .... So, Bali ... can you still be green ??? Yes, Bali Can ! There are numerous Green destinations in Bali, further North, East and West of the island. See the map below where you can see that the South of Bali only occupies about 5% of the territory ... One of the most famous green travel options in Bali the West Bali National Park, located far North West. You can reach this National Park by roads from Gilimanuk and Singaraja, or by using ferries from Ketapang, J

Mexico goes Green !

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The Mexican Government has made an important test towards sustainability in tourism. Bu signing a master agreement between Mexico's Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) and the Certification Agency  EC3 Global (EarthCheck) at signed at the First National Forum on Sustainable Tourism, Mexico is clearly aiming at increasing the sustainability of tourism projects in Mexico. Major goals are energy efficiency, improved environmental performance and the protection of cultural heritage. To achieve these, Sec. Guevara Manzo stated that there have been advances in energy saving programs in hotels and tourism companies, and added that tourism in Mexico has a strong commitment to sustainability. EarthCheck and Mexico are working together to make Mexico's communities and destinations more sustainable. EarthCheck has certified many leading Mexican organisations, including Huatulco's airport, Poliforum Leon, Grupo Vidanta, Grupo Experiencias Xcaret and Banyan Tree Mayakoba. A further 80 busines