The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is impressive, covering 560 miles from Cancun to Honduras. In Belize, where the reef stretches for a remarkable 186 miles, a company called Blue Ventures has taken a creative and effective approach to conservation. Beginning in January of 2010, Blue Ventures began a project to understand the impact the local coastal communities have on the nearby reef.
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Photo of the Week: Beautiful Waters of the Bocas Islands, Panama
The picture was taken at Coral Cay (or Crawl Cay as it is locally known), about 20 minutes away by boat ride from Isla Colón/Bocas Island. The Cay is appropriately named after the abundant coral reefs that surround it. It is one the best places to snorkel and a great place to have lunch if you wish to do so in a spectacular environment.
Read More >>The Sunny Coast of Nha Trang Is the Newest whl.travel Portal in Vietnam
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND VIETNAMESE. In Nam Trung Bộ (the South Central Coast) of Vietnam, smiling at the South China Sea is the coastal city of Nha Trang. Given its location, this vibrant metropolis of around 300,000 people is well known for its perfect beaches and various water sports and activities, including as the country’s scuba diving capital. On land, too, it is blessed with stunning mountains and rivers, a backdrop justifying claims that Nha Trang Bay is one of the most beautiful in the world., now a popular stop for jet-setters.
Read More >>whl.travel Adds Porto de Galinhas, Brazil’s Top Beach, to Its Destinations
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Porto de Galinhas has been unanimously declared Brazil’s best beach for 10 years running. With its incredible combination of a near-equatorial coastal location, natural pools a stone’s throw from the beach and ecological trails all within close proximity to the major state capital of Recife, the quaint fishing village has watched as traces of its sleepy origins fade into yesteryear.
Read More >>A Seychelles Honeymoon for the Royal Couple
On the morning of May 10th, Prince William and his new bride Kate began their Seychelles honeymoon. They could have gone anywhere on the planet, but royal couple is spending 10 days on the paradise island of Desroches, a hideaway with a mix of security, luxury and privacy perfect for a king and queen in the making or anyone looking for a royal reception.
Read More >>whl.travel Adds Jericoacoara Beaches to Its Destinations in Brazil
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Imagine setting out from the big city, packed into a Land Rover along with all your luggage. You cruise over a seemingly endless sea of rolling sand until, gradually, the shape of an adorable beach town emerges, lazing easily on the northeast coast of Brazil. It may take a little time to reach, but this is one destination that’s well worth the journey. Welcome to Jericoacoara.
Read More >>CODIG: Countering Invasive Coral in Ilha Grande, Brazil
Ilha Grande, Brazil, is a true haven for biological and ecological diversity and much of the credit for the maintenance of its conservation areas is attributed to the relentless work of the Defence Committee of Ilha Grande (CODIG). This non-profit organisation has been fighting for the preservation of Ilha Grande’s ecological integrity and fending off the interests of those seeking capital gains. One project is the eradication of an invasive species of sun coral.
Read More >>Top Five Ways to Experience Biodiversity Hotspots
Biodiversity – the variety of life in a particular ecosystem – is a precious thing, inherently. In species-rich environments, the awe-inspiring intricacies of our planet’s long bio-evolutionary history can be found in full flower, growl, flutter, slither and bubble. It is truly an amazing thing to behold. We encourage travellers to explore these biological treasure troves, but to do so responsibly.
Read More >>Palawan: The Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines
The province of Palawan is a spectacular untamed region found on the western fringes of the Philippine Archipelago. Almost nowhere else can one simultaneously encounter two such intriguing, dynamic and diverse habitats as reefs and tropical rainforests. Rich in teeming jungles, tousled mangrove swamps and vibrant coral reefs, Palawan is truly one of the best examples in Asia of a species-rich, biologically diverse ecosystem.
Read More >>Gorgeous Gorgona, Colombia, is Now a whl.travel Destination
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. A remote Colombian island located 30 miles off the mainland, the mysterious and isolated former penal colony of Gorgona is today home to a uniquely evolved ecosystem complete with endemic species inhabiting a jungle wilderness. Gorgona was the site of a prison until the mid-1980s, when the government of Colombia formally recognised the island’s outstanding ecological diversity and declared it a national park.
