Archive for the ‘Central America’ Category
Belize Unveils $13.5 Million Sustainable Tourism Plan Set to Begin Mid-2009
The Government of Belize (GOB) has committed to a four-year, $13.5 million dollar plan to promote and practice responsible tourism development in the country. The new sustainable tourism initiative outlines infrastructural projects that focus on the long-term preservation of Belize's stunning natural resources, as well as developments in four of the country's more popular tourism [...]
January 29, 2009
Posted in: Central America
BikeHike’s Panama Adventure Delivers Powerful Adrenaline Rush
All you active travelers with a spirit for adventure and a passion for exploring the road less traveled, have we got a trip for you. BikeHike delivers many adrenaline-surging, sweat-dripping, thrill-seeking, culture-engaging exploits in its exciting new itinerary: Rumble in the Panama Jungle. For an added bonus, the Jan 31- Feb 8 trip will be [...]
January 9, 2009
Posted in: Central America
Rulers of Nicaragua's coast: sea turtles
Between one and two million baby turtles crawl from their birthplace along Nicaragua’s Pacific coast into the sea every year. This occurs between the months of July and December when hundreds of thousands of sea turtles migrate to Nicaragua’s coasts to lay eggs in the country’s white-sand beaches. For decades the migrations have been called [...]
December 11, 2008
Posted in: Central America
Surf’s Up – Best Secret Location – Morgan’s Rock in Nicaragua
OCOTAL BEACH, NICARAGUA–The best surfing secret in the western hemisphere is Nicaragua's southern Pacific Coast, where Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge is becoming home to experienced and novice surfing enthusiasts recognizing both the area's natural beauty and its flawless, undiscovered waves.
September 9, 2008
Posted in: Central America
Princess Expands Canal Experience in 2009-10 with Extra Day in Panama
Panama Canal passengers marvel at this dramatic transit through the Canal’s locks, but often wish they could also explore the country’s natural beauty and culture. To give travelers more time in Panama, Princess Cruises is introducing a new “Two-day Canal Experience” on all 2009-10 Canal transits of 15 days or longer, featuring a second day [...]
May 7, 2008
Posted in: Central America
The Heart of Om Yoga at Morgan’s Rock in Nicaragua
OCOTAL BEACH, NICARAGUA–Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge, one of Latin America's leading agro-tourism operations located south of Granada, the oldest city in the Americas, welcomes OM Yoga program.
May 6, 2008
Posted in: Central America
Panama launches new international promotion campaign
Tourism minister Ruben Blades and the executive board of the Panama Tourism Bureau IPAT presented, together with governmental representatives, important personalities from the entrepreneurial world and colleagues from the tourism industry, the new international promotion campaign under the slogan "Panama – It will never leave you."
January 14, 2008
Posted in: Central America
Rumble in the Jungle Puts Panama Back on the Hot Destination List
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada–Planning for nine days of biking, hiking, rafting, snorkeling, kayaking and zip-lining has adventure travelers already boasting about the best fast-paced, high-intensity vacation available, and it's in Panama, a destination hot spot making a come-back in 2008.
December 27, 2007
Posted in: Central America
Nicaragua Tourism Works to Expand Tour Programs
The Nicaragua Tourism Board (INTUR) is making progress in building the country's young tourism industry, promoting the country as a new Central American destination that offers an authentic experience of culture, nature and adventure highlighted by the natural warmth of the people.
September 17, 2007
Posted in: Central America
Nicaragua is calling
eTN / Nature has become Nicaragua tourism's best tourism ally. The Central American destination has announced various travel itineraries showcasing its best feature–the environment. Nicaragua Tourism Board (NITUR) said it will be launching the “Nicaragua Coffee Route” in hopes of providing tourists with the opportunity to "experience the livelihood and traditions rooted in one of [...]
August 31, 2007
Posted in: Central America