Archive for the ‘ Sustainable Tourism ’ Category

 
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 by Lyn M

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Leave your worries behind and unwind at the exclusive Hotel Blue Tulum.  This small hotel offers luxurious accomodations in an intimate setting, a world-class spa and an absolutely “stress-free” vacation.

Hotel Blue Tulum is set on the stunning Caribbean Sea within walking distance of the ancient Tulum ruins in the Riviera Maya of Mexico.  This 5 star, all inclusive hotel offers the finest in gourmet dining, with contemporary Mexican design throughout the complex of villas and personalized attention and care to fulfill your every need.  The large suites are equipped with every modern amenity and each private terrace comes complete with a jacuzzi for two.  The 15000 sq. ft. spa will soothe your soul, refresh your mind and cleanse your body with a variety of treatments and massages available. Hotel Blue Tulum is not only a romantic retreat, it’s a family friendly resort as well, with activities and facilities for children and child care available to allow the adults to soak up a little relaxation while the kids romp and frolic with the caring staff.  Hotel Blue Tulum is active in their efforts to protect the environment for future generations, understanding and embracing the importance of sustainable tourism.

CancunTravel.com is pleased to offer some very special deals for this incredible hotel.  Book before October 31, 2009, for travel before December 22nd, 2009 and enjoy a 60% discount on accomodations and receive $100 USD credit per day for massages in the spa.  Two children under 12 are absolutely free when sharing a room with their parents.

For travel before December 22nd, 2009, with a minimum of a three night stay, guests receive a 50% discount on accommodations, $100 USD credit per day for massages in the spa and 2 children under 12 stay free with their parents and as an added bonus, receive a free rental car, you only need to pay the $15 USD per day insurance fee (must be 25 years old with a valid driver’s license).

Looking for a special Christmas or New Year’s trip?  Book before November 15th, 2009 for visits to Hotel Blue Tulum between December 23rd, 2009 and January 6th, 2010 for a minimum five night stay and receive a 35% discount on accommodations!

In addition, we’ve got great deals for all travel between January 6th, 2010 and December 22nd, 2010.  Book before December 22nd, 2009 and receive a 50% discount on accommodations and a $200 USD credit for the spa, per room, per stay (minimum 3 nights).

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Contact our bilingual customer service representatives at Cancuntravel.com and reserve your Tulum escape today!

Great deals on Hotel Blue Tulum

 
 
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 by Lyn M

Leading North American travel agencies and tour operators will be recognized for their exceptional achievements over the last 12 months during the World Travel Awards North American and Central American ceremony in Mexico on September 21. Mexico, having always been a top destination for travelers, is gearing up for this exciting event that will take place at the new eco-friendly and endless luxury Caribbean resort, Hacienda Tres Ríos near Cancun.

Graham Cooke, president of the World Travel Awards, commented, “Over the past 16 years these awards have been built on fostering the very highest quality in every aspect of travel and tourism, but this year has taken on an even greater significance due to the challenging economic climate, meaning each nominated company has had to go that extra mile.”

Hacienda Tres Rios Resort
Hacienda Tres Rios Resort

The award scheme, described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ of the international travel industry, has nominated more than nearly 200 North American destinations, operators, hotels, airlines and car rental in 26 categories, which include: North America’s Leading Business Travel Agency, North America’s Leading Destination and North America’s Leading Tour Operator. The complete list of nominees for the World Travel Awards North American and Central American Ceremony 2009 is available on their website. The event will be followed by the World Travel Awards Grand Final, set to take place November 8 immediately before World Travel Market, at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott hotel in London.

Yucatán Holidays is the proud host and sponsor of the World Travel Awards 2009, the most important and world known travel event.

Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa & Nature Park is nestled in a 326-acre pristine nature park in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Hacienda Tres Rios is a luxury Caribbean resort just forty five minutes south of Cancun’s International Airport. Here México’s present joins its past and Mexican and Mayan traditions converge to create truly unique experiences.

 
 
Monday, September 22nd, 2008 by Lyn M

“In the Mexican Caribbean, reefs, seagrass beds and nesting beaches offer unique oprunities to witness marine turtles in their natural habitats. Unfortunatly, their numbers are not what they once were as many factors combine to threaten these incredible creatures, whish once thrived in the Earth´s seas….. ”

From The Green Guide: www.mexiconservacion.org

How to Help

Do not chase or attempt to touch sea turtles hile diving or snorkling

Never puchase turtle meat, eggs or souvenirs made fom turtle shell

Thank you  http://cancuntravel.com

 
 
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 by Lyn M

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Along of the cost of Mexican Caribbean lies a magnificent and complex reef system, which extends from the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula to the Bay Islands in Honduras. This natural wonder is the second largest barrier reef in the world and is called the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.

Though they cover less than 1% of th earth surface, coral reefs shelter an incredible variety of life. Reefs are home of higher density of species thayn any other marine environmental.

For many coastal communities, healthy reefs are key to sustaining traditional fishing activities. Coral reefs also good for business: diving tours, fishing trips, hotels, restaurants and other establishments based near reefs provide jobs and are important income to local economies.

As the Mexican Caribbean coastline develops into a popular destination, unsustainable human activities are inflicting a great strain in its fragile reefs. Activities such as the destruction of mangroves and seagrass beds can increase sedimentation in near shore waters and coral reefs. The over-harvesting of kay marine spacies and destrcutive fishing practices can upset the delicade balance of reef life in the region.Touching, finning into, and standing on reefs damages corals. The release of waste water into the ocean is harmful to corals. In addition, fertilzers from golf courses and agriculture favor algal growth which can smother coral.

These activities further damage reefs already weakened by factors such as hurricanes and climate change.

How to Help
1. Do not step on, touch or harvest coral.
2. Avoid picking up and disturbing pieces of coral.
3. Do not stir up the sandy ocean floor.
4. Do not drop ancors onto coral reef.
5. Do not buy or sell coral, turtle or conch jewerly.
6. Do not spear fish.
7. Use biodegradable sun-block.
8. Help keep the beach and ocean clean.
9. Do not eat prohibited or out of seson fish or seafood.

¿Are you doing something to protect coral reefs in around the world?

From www.mexiconservacion.org 

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 by Lyn M

guia-verde-imagebolg.jpg  “The Yucatan Peninsula is home to an astonishing number of ecosystems such as mangroves, lagoons, cenotes, coastal dunes, seagrass beds and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (the second largest barrier on the planet). All of this ecosystems contirbute to the region´s breathtaking beauty, wiht its dazzling abundance and diversity of life.

Mexico shelters an amazing variety of life, but sadly more than 1,200 of its species are listed and threatened or endangered. Many of these live in Yucatan Península, including sea turtles, manatees, ocellated turkeys and margays. This animals and their habitats are threatened  by unsustainable development,  pollution,  ilegal fishing/hunting and climate change.

The growht of tourism, accompained by a widespread lack of understanding about the region´s habitats, places pressure on the enironment….

 “ VISITORS TO THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP….

  1. Do not litter, trash can injure and kill animals that get entangled in it or choke on it.
  2. Do not touch tourtles, coral or any wildlife.
  3. Use biodegradable sunblock or preferably wear a t.shirt or rash guard.
  4. In México, fishing is prohibited within 250 meters of bathing beaches.
  5. Do not purchase (or sell) products made from coral, shells. turtles, seahorses, starfish or shark.
  6. Conserve water and electricty
  7. Do not throw any higienic products wast down the drain.
  8. Avoid using dissponsalbe bags, containers and table wear made of styrofoam or plastic. …………………

When you travel ¿Do you do something to protect our planet?

 From The Green Guide. 2008. http://www.mexiconservacion.org