Posts Tagged ‘ media ’

Country diary: Portland, Dorset: Contrasting coastlines

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips

Portland, Dorset: As the ground sloped away on the sheltered side, there was a change; we came to a little enclave with a character anything but bleak The eastern side of Portland was sheltered, even on a windy day, with views of cliffs gently stretching ...
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Corkboard: travel news round-up

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips

Our weekly look at the new and fun in the world of travel, including a trip to the Bolivian Oruro Carnival, and a website offering a guide to authentic travel in the Caribbean Tweet us @guardiantravel or email us about...
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The ‘human safari’ is an outrage to tribal feelings | Observer editorial

February 4, 2012
By Island Tips

Unethical tourism needs to be stopped by stricter regulations and educating tourists As the world has grown smaller while our passion for novelty has expanded, our curiosity about different cultures, particularly those relatively untouched by what we deem "civilisation", has...
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Falmouth Bay residents split over dredging plan for giant cruise liners

February 4, 2012
By Island Tips

Dredging a channel in Falmouth Bay could create jobs and bring more tourists. But the dispute will test European rules to protect ecosystems Falmouth Bay is one of England's finest stretches of marine habitat, with a profusion of creeks that penetrate deep into the heart of the...
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Andaman Islands abuse: new videos reveal Indian police role

February 4, 2012
By Island Tips

Jarawa girls told to dance semi-naked for the camera as two videos offer fresh proof of official involvement in 'human safaris' Two videos obtained by the Observer offer fresh proof of official involvement in "human safaris" to see the protected Jarawa tribe of the Andaman ...
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Set in stone: a luxury villa in a quarry on the Egadi islands off Sicily

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips

It sounds like a gimmick, but a luxury villa in a Roman quarry on a tiny island off Sicily makes inspired use of its setting Beds in concrete sewer pipes, converted prisons and factories, hotels made from ice or old railway carriages ... over the last decade or so the travel industry has...
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Tourists to use cameras to help save Tasmanian devil

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips

Walkers in Tarkine rainforest will help scientists track endangered marsupial by collecting data from motion-sensitive cameras Walkers are joining forces with conservationists to help bring the Tasmanian devil back from the brink of extinction. In a unique tourism experiment, guests on guided walks through Tasmania's remote Tarkine...
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Does Heathrow’s third runway remain best option for British trade?

February 1, 2012
By Island Tips

Businesses have been lobbying hard for Heathrow expansion to be re-examined – and the airport is still creaking at its seams The aircraft on the radar screen become visible only in the final few seconds of descent, as they break through the dense grey cloud hanging over west ...
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Corkboard: our travel news round-up

January 30, 2012
By Island Tips

Our weekly look at the new and fun in the world of travel, including a competition to win a trip for two to Antarctica, worth £20,000, plus a new collection of boutique hotels in Corsica Tweet us @guardiantravel or email us...
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A Lake District hike for softies

January 27, 2012
By Island Tips

A wild camping trip in the Lake District is designed to take you out of your comfort zone – and with unpredictable weather and testing terrain, it certainly delivers I'm bursting. Crossing my legs. Trying not to picture rivers or waterfalls. I'll do anything to ...
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