Eco Tourism travel is about natural and/or ecological sensitive places - You can participate in the conservation of these environments to maintain, reverse their condition or even study influences to enhance them -

These places could be internationally or in your home town neighborhood - The experience and reward is not just beneficial to you but to other people and/or the world environment -

Volunteer information for you - Also listed here are web sites and organizations who can provide information worldwide and locally - Volunteering is also part of EcoTourism and we have included a list of Volunteer sites for you to explore - If you would like a more detailed / complete source for Volunteer Organizations / Information -

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Order of Information on This Page -
1. Eco Tourism Sites -
2. Volunteer Sites - Part of EcoTourism is Volunteer Vacations - For your information listed here are some organizations specializing of volunteer activities - A Great Way to Get Additonal Information Is On the Links Pages of These Sites -
3. Travel Information Worldwide - Embassies - Medical Advisory - Shot Requirements - Jet Lag - Packing Right - Currency - Time - Weather - Climate - Maps - Bed / Breakfasts - Activities - Cyber Cafes -
 

1. Eco Tourism Sites -
A Great Way to Get Additonal Information Is On the Links Pages of These Sites -

-- EcoTravel Vacations - /travel-vacations.htm - First Map on this page has EcoLodges Worldwide - Also has a drop down for each geographic region and country with a section for Eco & Wildlife -

-- The EcoTourism Portal - http://www.ecotourism.cc/- Australia - Belize - Brazil - Cambodia - Canada - Costa Rica - Dominica - Ecuador - Egypt - France - Gambia - Germany - Greece - Guatemala - India - Indonesia - Ireland - Israel - Italy - Jamaica - Kenya - Laos - Malaysia - Mexico - Morocco - Netherlands - New Zealand - Nicaragua - Pakistan - Philippines - Saba - South Africa - Spain - Sri Lanka - Sweden - Tanzania - Thailand - Turkey - United Kingdom - USA -

-- ECOCLUB - http://ecoclub.com/ - ECOCLUB®, the International  Ecotourism Club™, is an award-winning network for genuine ecotourism with  Members in over 70 countries. Membership offers unique benefits! Here, in the world's most popular ecotourism portal,  you can book genuine  Ecolodges with no commission, network, find ecotourism news, projects, jobs, universities,  publications and events, chat on-line, buy eco gifts securely on-line and much more! -

-- Eco Volunteer - http://www.ecovolunteer.org/ - Ecovolunteer is all about linking opportunities. Because we give conservation projects a chance to get the manpower they need. And nature enthusiasts the possibility to become more active - Organization - Projects - FAQ - Location - Species - Calendar - News - Africa - Asia - Latin America - North America - Europe - Oceania/New Zealand -

-- EcoTourism International - http://www.ecotour.org/- Bolivia - Brazil - Ghana - Guatemala - Panama - Venezuela -

-- The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) - http://www.ecotourism.org/ - Many Worldwide Locations - About TIES - About Ecotourism - Membership - Travel Choice - Experts Bureau - Events - Resources - Current Projects - Business to Business - Training / Education - TIES Store - Press Room - Jobs / Interships - Travelers' Philanthropy - Bulletin Board -

-- Planeta / Global Journal of Practical Ecotourism - http://www.planeta.com/ - Premium - Partners - Travel - Education - News - About - Places - Events - Guides - Travelers - EcoTourism - Headlines - Search Site - Making Contact - Headlines -

-- Eco-Adventures for Women - http://www.chickadeeadventures.com/ - Wild Chickadee Adventures provides opportunities for women who want to learn new skills and challenge themselves in a safe environment.  Wild Chickadee Adventures dispels the myth that adrenaline must accompany extreme sports.  It is possible to explore the rivers and rocks of the Cariboo with minimal risk and still appreciate the beauty of the surrounding flora in British Columbia Canada -
 

2. Volunteer Sites -

Part of EcoTourism is Volunteer Vacations - For your information listed here are some organizations specializing of volunteer activities - A Great Way to Get Additonal Information Is On the Links Pages of These Sites -

-- Biosphere Expeditions - http://www.biosphere-expeditions.org/ -  Biosphere Expeditions promotes sustainable conservation of the planet's wildlife by involving you, the public, with scientists across the globe on real hands-on wildlife research and conservation expeditions. Our goal is to make, through our expedition work, an active contribution towards a sustainable biosphere - Our expeditions place ordinary people with no research experience alongside scientists who are at the forefront of conservation work. Expeditions are open to all, there are no special skills or fitness required to join and there are no age limits whatsoever -

-- Global Work Experience Association - http://www.gwea.org/ - Click Work & Travel for Volunteer Information -

-- EarthWatch - http://www.earthwatch.org/ - Earthwatch Institue engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment - Africa - Asia - Australia/New Zealand - Europe - Japan - The Americas - Other -

-- Volunteer Abroad - http://www.volunteerabroad.com/ - Very complete with Sites/Organizations specializing in Volunteering - Also describes the personal benefits to you and what you should expect of yourself and of others and other's country -

-- Transitions Abroad - http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ - This is a wonderful source - They have a montly magazine that is all the information that you will need - They also have Work Abroad Info - Study Abroad Info - Travel Abroad Info - Living Abroad Info -

-- Good Volunteer Info - http://www.eurodesk.org/ - Type Volunteer in Search Box - You will get a lot of very good information -

-- Do Something - http://www.dosomething.org/ - Click on Volunteer - What to Expect - How to Start Volunteering - How to Plan a Fundraising Event - Download  How to Volunteer Abroad -
-- Cross Cultural Solutions - http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/ - As an international volunteer with Cross-Cultural Solutions, you're making a meaningful contribution, working side-by-side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you. You're experiencing another culture like never before and really getting to know its people - Where Can You Go -

-- Global Volunteers - http://www.globalvolunteers.org/ - We support 100 host communities in 19 countries on six continents through volunteer teams year-around, project funding and child sponsorships. Serve, sponsor and support local people as a family, group or individual - Ongoing work projects: Child Care, English Teaching, Health Care, Painting and Building - Live and work with local people on life-affirming community development projects for one to three weeks. Extended stay options up to 40 weeks! -

-- Habitat For Humanity - http://www.habitat.org/ -
 

3. Travel Information Worldwide - Embassies - Medical Advisory - Shot Requirements - Jet Lag - Packing Right - Currency - Time - Weather - Climate - Maps - Bed / Breakfasts - Activities - Cyber Cafes -

Embassies Around the World -
-- http://www.escapeartist.com/embassy1/embassy1.htm- Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -
-- http://www.embassyworld.com/directories/global_telephone.html- Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -

Medical Advisory:
-- http://www.cdc.gov/travel/- all countries of the world - what to look out for - what shots you need - how to prevent medical problems before you leave and while in the country -
-- http://healthlink.mcw.edu/travel-links.html- A ton of Travel/Medical Information - Something of interest here for everyone -
-- http://www.who.int/countries/- Countries - Diseases and Risks - News - Articles - Tools - Products - Insurance -

Shot Requirements:
-- http://www.tripprep.com - Health and climate issues - shot requirements and health issues in over 200+ countries.
-- Centers for Decease Control and Prevention - Requirements and recommendations about vaccinations, and country-specific health information -http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ -
-- Travelers Medical And Vaccination Centre - Web Site:http://www.tmvc.com.au/- One of the largest providers of travel medicine services in the world, have designed a website to educate travelers on how to minimize health risks overseas -
-- MD Health - http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/- Destinations - Infectious Diseases - Illness Prevention - Special Needs - Travel Health Clinics - Useful Links - Offline Resources - Email Health Alerts - Contact Us -

Jet Lag Cures -
-- National Sleep Foundation - http://www.sleepfoundation.org/activities/-
-- http://www.jetlag.org/ - Jet lag - what is it? Jet lag - what causes it? Who gets jet lag? Techniques for reducing jet lag -
-- http://www.outsidein.co.uk/jetlag.htm- also click on " Do-it-Yourself Jet Lag calculator for your next journey "  - 2/3rds down the page -

-- World Airports - http://www.azworldairports.com/ -

-- Packing Check List - /acc/checklst.htm- Before you go - Health care needs - Wash kit - Clothing - Some big basics - Miscellaneous - Extra Gear - Other -
-- Packing Lite - http://www.onebag.com/- What to take - What to take it in - How to pack it -
-- Packing for a Trip -http://webfoot.com/travel/tips/pack.take.html- The number-one rule in  packing for a trip, unless you have hired several football players to carry your gear for you, is to pack lightly. Many good tips.
-- What To Pack - http://www.backpackeurope.com/tips/packing/- Packing Philosophy - Packing List - Clothes for travel in fall/winter - Clothes for travel in the spring/summer - Travel Necessities - Optional Stuff - Packing Tips - Special Packing Advice for Female Travelers -

Disabled Travelers Information - http://www.access-able.com - Providing Access Information To  Mature And Disabled Travelers.

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Time: http://www.hilink.com.au/times/

Time in the World:
-- http://www.worldtimeserver.com/country.asp-
-- http://www.timeticker.com/- Lists Current Time and All Countries in that Time Zone -
-- http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/-

Weather:
-- http://www.weather.com/weather/us/states.html- current and 5 day forecast.
-- http://www.intellicast.com/weather/usa/- current and 4 day forecast. Not as many cities as --
-- http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wreg.htm- good international cities - 5 day forecast

Climate:
-- http://www.worldclimate.com/ -

Maps:
-- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states.html -
-- http://www.worldatlas.com/ -
-- Can Order Maps - http://www.omnimap.com/-

Away from home? Need a doctor? - Call 1-800-HOTEL-Dr  - http://www.hoteldocs.com/-

Hotels/Information taking Pets - http://www.traveldog.com/- Welcome to TravelDog. We provide the most up-to-date information on traveling with your dog. Web site catagories = Accommodations - Dog CAMPS! - Doggie Daycare - Kennels - Petsitters - Pet Transport - Travel Agent! - Products - Travel Tips - What's New at TravelDog?

Bed & Breakfasts -
-- Bed & Breakfast Directory Search - http://innformation.com/-
-- Internet Directory of Bed & Breakfasts - http://www.innsite.com/-

Caretaker Gazette - http://www.caretaker.org/-- or  -- http://www.angelfire.com/wa/caretaker/- The GAZETTE provides its subscribers with more than 600 property caretaking opportunities each year. PUBLISHED SINCE 1983, each issue has 100+ caretaking/housesitting positions in 30+ states and 15+ foreign countries.

Related Information From Countries Worldwide:
-- Tour Operators in Various Countries Worldwide -- Vacation Rentals -- Camping -- Working -- Hostels -- Skiing -- Diving -- Cycling -- Golfing --
Hiking -

Cyber Cafes:
-- http://cybercaptive.com/ -
-- http://www.world66.com/netcafeguide -

Your ecotourism guides, eco tourism jobs and travel ecovacations listed here will enable you to choose the best for you to do / see and where to go to have the best holiday - Keeping in mind this could be a wonderful family experience -

Eco Tourism travel is about natural and/or ecological sensitive places - You can participate in the conservation of these environments to maintain, reverse their condition or even study influences to enhance them -

These places could be internationally or in your home town neighborhood - The experience and reward is not just beneficial to you but to other people and/or the world environment -

Volunteer information for you - Also listed here are web sites and organizations who can provide information worldwide and locally - Volunteering is also part of EcoTourism and we have included a list of Volunteer sites for you to explore -

If you have any information we could add here please contact us at = Post on Add Your Info Page-

Have a great time - you won't regret it - you will want to do it again and again -