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One of the fastest growing forms of tourism around the globe is Ecotourism. People are moving away from the white sandy beach idea of a vacation. More and more tourists now are looking for adventures and lots of green destinations. Ecotourism has not only becoming the preferred tourism destination; it has become a way of living by many people around the world and more people are using earth-friendly materials in their everyday living.

Eco-designer Danny Seo from HDTV “Red, Hot and Green” shows simple ways to update you home with earth-friendly materials which complements the whole idea of ecotourism and eco-living.

Ditch the Paper Towels!

Instead, pick up micro-fiber cloth towels to use all around the house. Thousands of tiny little fibers literally grip and hold onto the dirt and bacteria. The best part! They are machine-washable, so you can use them over and over again. Just spray a surface with a non-toxic, all-purpose cleaner and wipe away with the micro-fiber towels.

Java Scrub

The next time you brew a cup of fresh coffee at home, don’t toss the used coffee grinds into the trash. First, spoon some warm grinds into your hands and mix it with your favorite hand soap. Now scrub away. The grinds will exfoliate dead skin off your hands and the soap will keep everything squeaky clean. Scatter the remaining grinds around your evergreen shrubs and trees — it’s an energizing fertilizer for them!

Soy Candles

When burning candles around the house, be sure to choose clean-burning soy candles. Traditional candles are paraffin-based, which is made from non-renewable petroleum. When burned they emit soot and smoke into the air, polluting your indoor air. Yuck! Soy candles are a much cleaner choice and made from — you guessed it — soy beans! They’re easy to find and the best part is they burn longer than paraffin candles, so you get more soothing scents for your cents. One final tip: Place unlit soy candles in your sock drawer to gently scent them.

Bring on the Bandanas

Try bandanas instead of paper napkins when entertaining. They’re colorful, reusable, inexpensive and a fun way to dress up a table. You can find bandanas in most discount stores and military surplus shops. If you must use paper napkins, look for recycled paper versions that are made from used paper, not trees. Use a decorative hole punch to dress up the edges.

Source: HGTV - Red, Hot and Green




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Just got an email from fellow blogger Dan Tanner, he gave me the head-ups that Dominica made the “10 Great Place to Catch A Whale Of A Sighting” in USA-Today travel destination segment.

“The deep waters off the west coast of this Caribbean island attract the blunt-headed sperm whales year-round. “Winter, though, is the best time to see these sperm whales, along with humpback whales that come to Dominica’s bays to breed and reward visitors with acrobatic displays,” Day says.

The readers of USA-Today will be disappointed :sad: to know that Dominica is A Pro-Whaling Nation and has chosen to support Japan in commercial whaling around the world. Unlike our government leaders, US Today knows a great thing when they see it.

Tell Japan We’ll Keep The Ban

Video Source:CaribbeanWhaleFriend via Youtube

Whaling has been banned in Japan for 20 years, however the governments of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent & Grenadines have voted with Japan to overturn the ban.




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These are the best video productions I have viewed about Dominica. They are very informative and entertaining, and really brings out the natural beautiful of Dominica island, the Caribbean’s best kept Secret! :lol:

Back-Packing in Dominica reveals the world class beauty of this island. The filmmakers take you on a journey on their wild island that boasts so much more than the basic sand, sea and sun. In fact they invite you there and vow that you will experience something new and rejuvenating. The island rises out of the sea as a mighty green diamond. Land there and get caught up in the midst of nature. Cascading waterfalls, rivers, lakes; some cool, some hot.

This makes a great gift as it shows off lovely Dominica. One of the best kept secrets of the Caribbean and is among the loveliest places on Earth. Dominica is known as one of the safest places in the Caribbean. Give as a gift to introduce Dominica to others in world and share this part of paradise.

There are three parts to the production and at about 9 minutes each, you get a clear understanding what it feels like to be here in Dominica. But this is just my opinion, watch the videos and post me a comment on what you think. Enjoy the Videos.


Video Source: wiasodas via Youtube




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