Colour this week's travel book giveaway green.
Fodor's Green Travel, The World's Best Eco-lodges and Earth-friendly Hotels, is more than 300 pages of high-quality colour that tells you how best to travel the globe in as environmentally-friendly a way as possible.
The book features "100 environmentally responsible accommodations (on every continent) that are nature friendly and work to support local communities," states the publisher, Random House of Canada Limited.
"Also included is the practical information on getting to your destination (and the best times to go) as well as social and environmental ratings for each listing.''
Here's a taste of the book from a trip to Sri Lanka.
"Welcome to 'bio-versity,' a kind of university for the eco-conscious. This is a place to learn about sustainable lifestyles -- and to see them in action. You won't get a degree, but you'll certainly get an education; and at the heart of all these learned aims, you will also find a wonderfully tranquil place to stay.''
If you travel and you care about our planet, you will want this book. It costs $25, but the 44th reader to e-mail the Travel Section at travelcontest@freepress.mb.ca gets it for free. We'll arrange for delivery.
Congratulations to Robert G, who won last week's book, Vacation Adventures on a Cargo Ship.
Questions about Disney? CAA Travel is all ears
Should you start with a trip to see the majestic lions, followed by a thrilling roller coaster ride? Or perhaps a personal tea party with your favourite Disney characters?
From cruises to theme parks, Disney has a lot to offer. And when planning your vacation, you want to make sure you have all the information you need to have the most magical Disney experience possible.
CAA Travel can help. The Disney experts with CAA Travel are hosting three information sessions in May. Learn more about Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney at our Disney Answers evenings, held at each of our three Winnipeg service centre locations. Entrance to all is free.
Sessions are Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m., St. Vital Service Centre, 510 St. Anne's Rd. You must RSVP at 262-6200.
??-- Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m., Empress Service Centre, 870 Empress St., RSVP at 262-6030.
-- Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m., Brandon Service Centre, 305 18th St. N. (Brandon). RSVP at 571-4100.
-- Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m., McPhillips Service Centre, 2211 McPhillips St. RSVP at 262-6222.
Costa Rica: A World of Nature
Collette Vacations and Legacy American Express Travel are featuring a 12-day escorted tour of Costa Rica departing Feb. 23, 2009.
The tour takes you to the edge of the Poas Volcano crater for magnificent views of this amazing landscape and spectacular scenery of the Central Valley.
Then you travel to the Carrillo Rainforest National Park. You make a special stop at a banana plantation to learn about its economic and social value to Costa Rica. You will learn about the eco system and cruise the rivers and canals where you will see wildlife including monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds and bats to name just a few.
You'll also visit the Green Turtle Research Station, and there are a couple of opportunities to experience early morning bird watching to discover the many local species and migratory birds.
In the Sarapiqui area of the Tortuguero National Park, you will visit a pineapple plantation and tour a biological reserve. You will learn the importance of cocoa and see the process of making chocolate. Then enjoy river rafting on the Sarapiqui River.
The Selva Verde Private Reserve is one of the most important sites for tropical eco-system research. You will have plenty of free time to explore the Arenal Volcano and relax in the hot springs.
There is the option of a canopy tour or horseback riding or visit a wildlife refuge. Your tour concludes with two days on the Pacific Coast, with time to explore the natural surroundings.
This tour includes round trip air from Winnipeg, taxes, fees, hotel, transfers, luxury coach, a knowledgeable tour guide and 24 meals. Cost is $2,999 per person based on double occupancy.
To learn more, please join us for a presentation on May 14, 7 p.m. at Legacy Travel, 149 Scurfield Blvd. To reserve a spot or learn more call 943-6224 or e-mail dorothy@legacytravel.ca.
Explore Atlantic Canada with Embassy Tours
Come for the adventure, leave with a longing for more. Soak in all the excitement and vigour Canada's East Coast has to offer on one of these two memorable experiences.
Atlantic Canada and Newfoundland, Sept. 14-28, 2008 (a 15-day fly/coach tour).
Begin your journey with a flight to Halifax where your adventure begins, exploring Halifax and scenic Peggy's Cove. Stop at Hopewell Cape, the location of the highest tides in the world; view the Reversing Falls and experience Magnetic Hill in Moncton; cross the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island where you find miles of beaches and the best lobster dinners.
Return to Nova Scotia by ferry and drive up the coast to Cape Breton Island, travel the scenic Cabot Trail, visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum and the Fortress of Louisberg. Then cross over to Newfoundland by ferry and follow the Viking Trail to Gros Morne National Park, a world heritage site and a land of magnificent fjord-like lakes and grand vistas.
Your journey continues across the heart of the island to Gander to relive John Cabot's historic voyage in Bonavista. Then you'll continue east to the Avalon Peninsula, into St. John's, the provincial capital. Visit Signal Hill where Marconi received the first wireless message.
Join Embassy Tours on this tour of the four Atlantic provinces, flying into Halifax and returning home from St. John's. Cost per person, land only based on double occupancy, is $2,529 plus GST.
Eastern Canada, Maritimes and New England States, Sept. 20 to Oct. 10, 2008 (a 21-day motor coach tour) or Sept. 22 to Oct. 7, 2008 (a 15-day fly/coach tour).
Experience a unique land of contrasts on a relaxing motorcoach tour. View the awesome beauty of Eastern Canada, the Maritimes and New England states when brilliant fall colours are at their best. Discover spectacular scenery, historic landmarks, quaint fishing villages and friendly people.
Cost per person based on double occupancy for the 21-day tour is $2,848 plus GST. Cost for the 15-day tour is $2,948, plus GST and air departure taxes, based on double occupancy.
Both tours include the best attractions, meals, lodging and transportation with the services of an experienced tour director and driver. For more information and details call Embassy tours at 757-9383 or 1-800-723-8051.
Singles cruise
You are invited to join an escorted 12-day Grand Mediterranean Cruise Sept. 20 to Oct. 5, 2008.
This two-week adventure begins with two nights in Rome featuring a guided tour of Baroque Rome, including the famous Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Spanish steps and Navona Square.
Next is a guided tour of Ancient Rome including the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, and the Piazza Venezia. Your time in Rome ends with a guided tour of the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel.
After that comes a 12-day cruise aboard the new Carnival Splendor. Ports on the cruise include Naples, Dubrovnik , Venice, Messina, Sicily, Barcelona, Cannes and Livorno.
There are limited cabins left for this trip so don't delay. Roommate matching as available. Cost is $3,989 plus taxes including air from Winnipeg, hotels and most meals in Rome, tours, outside cabin (double occupancy) and transfers.
Call Shelley at 663-9974 or toll-free 1-866-833-6496. Or visit www.funseekers.ca
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