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Smugglers' Notch Resort, Vermont
In the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, Smugglers' Notch Resort welcomes active families who enjoy soft adventures in the outdoors.
Notch is a ski and summer Resort tucked into the beautiful Green Mountains of northern Vermont, located 45 minutes east of Burlington and Lake Champlain.
Bison Quest at Wild Echo Bison Reserve
Relax in your log cabin, get a massage in a Lakota Sioux tipi, or study wildlife as the only guests of internationally known biologists surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. All Inclusive spa/adventure program.
Clear Water River Company
Hands-on activities with Native American staff. Our river and camp tours are fun and educational. Riverside Tepee and Canoe Camp are located on the Lewis and Clark Trail.
Alaska Wildland Adventures
Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA), since 1977. Award-winning ecotourism travel. Experience wild Alaska in comfort, style & simple elegance - from two hours to two week Alaska adventures.
Arctic Treks
Arctic Treks is an award-winning, family-run business that has been leading small group backpacking, rafting and hiking adventures in Alaska's remote Arctic wilderness for over 20 years.
Travel agents in USA that can arrange tailor made eco holidays around the world:
i-to-i Meaningful Travel
i-to-i is the world leader in ethical volunteer and gap year travel. We send 5,000 people a year to work with 500 important community development, teaching, and conservation projects in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
A Closer Look Travel
Specializes in booking eco travel, community (real cultural connection) travel and volunteer travel. We have one of the largest databases (about 3,300) of worldwide sustainable travel opportunities in the US.
Terra Incognita ECOTOURS
Trips that make a difference to you and to the places we visit. Trek Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda; Photograph lemurs in Madagascar; Visit ancient Maya sites and the Barrier Reef in Belize; See ancient cultures in Papua New Guinea; horseback ride through the Rainforest of Costa Rica; Marvel at Sea Turtles in Nicaragua and so much more! All while supporting community-based ecotourism.
Gateway2Disovery
Gateway2Discovery offers enticing cultural explorations and exhilarating outdoor adventures to Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and the South Pacific. Whether it's a spiritual retreat, an eco adventure, a romantic honeymoon, a jungle safari or a hybrid trip, you can count on Gateway2Discovery to make your travel dreams come true.
Butterfly Ecolodge
Butterfly EcoLodge, an ecotourism resort in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest, promotes conservation, research and environmental education benefiting local communities, visitors and future generations.
Hina Adventures
Specializing in cultural ecotours of Oahu Island. Gain insight into Hawaii's natural environment, ancient science & beliefs, sacred sites, navigational skills, and culture on unique one-day tours.
Adventure Life Journeys
Rich local culture, landscapes & small group travel. Explore South & Central America and Antarctica through thoughtful itineraries designed to step lightly and give back to local communities.
Amerika Venture
Ecotourism, documentary production, scientific & study travel, adventure group tours throughout the Americas. Experts in thematic group travel, adventure & ecotourism in Canada and Latin America.
Mzuri Ecotours
Unforgettable eco-safaris through the western portion of Uganda, from Mgahinga to Murchison Falls. Crossing 7 national parks you will track gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitat, and visit the savannas.
Explore Worldwide
Explore pioneers small, group adventure holidays around the world. Explore's responsible tourism policy is the cornerstone of the company's approach to tour operating.
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Most Americans abhor serious racism. That said, prejudice can still be a problem, especially in the south. The subject of race is touchy, and best avoided with new acquaintances. The odds that you will be the target of some kind of racial ill-will are extremely low, but if that does happen, the best thing to do is to just walk away, to prevent the situation from escalating. Public nudity is generally a no-no, although exceptions abound at specifically nude beaches, resorts, and at a few public festivals such as Burning Man or Mardi Gras. But be advised: at festivals, male nudity is almost unheard of, and women rarely go beyond flashing their breasts for a few seconds. Smoking is outlawed in almost any public indoor space, and lighting up in a restaurant or bar is a sure way to be kicked out. Some hotels are even entirely smoke-free. More and more Americans consider a tobacco habit to be unseemly and annoying. Religion - in all its forms - is widely practiced. (The majority of Americans are Christians; there are also plenty of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, among others.) Some denominations openly proselytize--it is quite possible that you will be targeted for conversion. If you are not interested in discussing religion with someone, change the subject or go about your business. As in most countries, comments mocking religious belief will generally not be well-received. The attack of September 11, 2001, in which close to 3,000 Americans died, is still bitterly fresh in peoples' minds, and is extremely painful in the New York-New Jersey area, where many people lost friends or relatives. Never joke about it, even if you think you know your company. The Iraq war has caused intense political debate within the United States. Join in the debate if you wish, and recognize that many Americans have either served in the military themselves or know someone who has served there--in some cases, never to come home. Though polls indicate that a sizable majority of Americans now oppose the war, most strongly support the troops. A foreigner expressing disagreement with US policy or the actions of the military might not be well-received.
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Like most things in the US, crime varies greatly depending on the area. Most (but NOT all) large cities have higher crime rates, as might be expected. Outside of major cities and urban areas, however, crime rates are usually lower. As always, common sense goes a long way: do not go out alone at night, avoid high-crime areas, be wary of strangers, and do not draw attention to yourself. Carrying large quantities of cash is generally also not a good idea; tourists are sometimes targeted by thieves since they are more likely to be carrying cash with them. Credit cards are much safer and widely accepted.When in cities, be ready for strangers who will approach, tell a tale of woe (often involving a car in need of refueling or some other scenario requiring a modest amount of money), and then request several dollars. In the majority of cases the tale is untrue, and they pose no threat, so don't feel any obligation to part with your cash. A polite "Sorry, I can't help" will usually be sufficient; a firm "No" and walking away will almost always work.
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