Plastic: The threats of oceans and coasline Take a look around you- most of what we eat, drink, or use in any way comes packaged in petroleum plastic– a material designed to last forever, yet used for products that we then throw away. Each year, humanity pours six million tons of plastic into the sea. The oceanographer … Read more
The world’s best beaches Top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world The Mediterranean coastline of Rabbit Beach in Italy that has taken top honors on the most beautiful beaches list compiled by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. These beaches provide some of the finest spots around the globe to enjoy water activities, … Read more
If you need inspiration for a romantic getaway, close to home or somewhere more exotic, look no further than the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Greece, Italy, United Kingdom and Maldives are offering the most romantic escapes, according to Travelers’ Choice Awards for the Most Romantic Hotels. The awards are based on feedback from couples … Read more
Banner Year for Hawai‘i’s Tourism Industry Hawai‘i’s tourism industry sets new visitor spending and arrival records in 2012, reports the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s agency for tourism. Visitor spending in 2012 reached $14.3 billion, surpassing the previous record of $12.8 billion set in 2007. Visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands also reached … Read more
11th edition of the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards 2013 Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu in Hawaii was named “top hotel and luxury hotel the world”, according to members of TripAdvisor (world’s largest travel site) who compiled the annual “Oscars of Hotels”. The user-generated travel website’s 11th annual Traveler’s Choice Awards 2013 have identified … Read more
Top 10 Hotel Spas in the U.S. California’s Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is the most highly rated hotel spa in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor’s America’s Top 10 Hotel Spas survey. The survey shows that for nearly a third of the participating 1,100 U.S. travelers, the beginning of a new year is a chance … Read more