With the recent launch of hotel- and tour-booking websites for Bangkok (www.bangkok-hotels-link.com) and Pattaya (www.pattaya-hotel-link.com), whl.travel has taken another frog-leap forward toward becoming the leading travel-booking service in the Greater Mekong area. Bringing to 25 the current total number of whl.travel destinations in the region, the website for Bangkok – a vital travel gateway –…
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Asia / Philippines / South-Eastern Asia / WHL Group news / beaches / caves / forests & jungles / islands / new local connections / responsible travel / world heritage
Go Philippines! whl.travel Continues to Grow Its Presence, Now in Palawan
Under the name Go Discover Travel, the whl.travel presence in the Philippines has taken another significant step towards becoming the preferred hotel and tour booking company in the country. Already established in two destinations – Cebu and Boracay – whl.travel recently gave travellers another reason to visit the Philippines: Palawan. These three destinations represent some…
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Brazil / South America / WHL Group news / beaches / islands / new local connections / oceans & reefs / responsible travel
How Many Days Do You Need to Explore Ilha Grande, the Second Largest Island in Brazil?
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Ilha Grande is commonly thought of as the second wonder of Rio de Janeiro state (the first being the Christ Redeemer). This wonderful island, located off the coast south of Rio, is the newest addition to the family of whl.travel destinations in Brazil. Visit www.hotel-ilhagrande.com.
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Brazil / South America / WHL Group news / ecotours / national parks / new local connections / outdoors / responsible travel / waterfalls
Chapada dos Veadeiros: the First whl.travel Site in Central Brazil
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Do you believe in the mystical? Regardless of your answer, you must take a look at whl.travel’s new Chapada dos Veadeiros website. Just click on www.chapadaveadeiros.travel and be magically transported to central Brazil.
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Brazil / South America / adventure travel / beaches / food & drink / local knowledge / oceans & reefs / outdoors / responsible travel
Florianópolis: Brazil at Its Zesty Best
Labelled ‘the hippest year-round beach scene in South America’ in an article by The New York Times and famed for its legendary beauty, Brazil’s Florianópolis is dotted with lakes, pristine beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls and the Atlantic Forest. But there’s far more than sun worshippers and stunning natural scenery that draws travellers to the ‘Island of…
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Asia / South-Central Asia / Uzbekistan / architecture & landmarks / food & drink / holy sites / human interests / local knowledge / museums
Inside Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara
Exploring Uzbekistan is like leafing through the pages of an Eastern fairytale. During your journey you come across ancient fortresses, emirs’ palaces, tall minarets, noisy bazaars, fragrant cuisine and myriads of legends. The ancient cities of Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara are popular must-see destinations for travellers coming to Uzbekistan, however, beyond some of the more…
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WHL Group news / human interests / local knowledge / opinion / partnerships / responsible travel / responsible travel news
The Power of Place: Sustaining the Future of Destinations
I was reading an article in the Historical Houses Trust magazine in Sydney this month about the fabulous network of trams which operated in Sydney until 1961. It is reported that the Sydney tram network was in its day the largest in the Commonwealth outside of London, and was much loved by Sydney commuters. However…
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Asia / Turkey / Western Asia / food & drink / homelessness / human interests / local knowledge / opinion / personal experience / responsible travel
The Holistic Approach to Sustainability
Our approach to sustainability in tourism is a holistic one. We don’t believe that you can develop one thing and neglect others. For example, you can’t create a beach paradise with a two-month-long tourism season and forget the lives of the original year-round inhabitants. We think such projects destroy historic, human and natural resources.
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Asia / Maldives / South-Central Asia / islands / local knowledge / marine conservation / oceans & reefs / responsible travel
Whale Shark Encounters in the Maldives: Protecting a Gentle Giant
Somewhere along the line we have all heard of the Maldives, renowned for their turquoise waters and year-round idyllic weather. With over 1,000 islets and 26 atolls, the Republic of Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean about 700km southwest of Sri Lanka. Beauty through purity is one of the things that make the Maldives…
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