Archives for August, 2007
Preserving Paradise on the Isles of Scilly
Posted by marilyn terrell on August 31, 2007 Only about 2,000 people live on the Isles of Scilly, a group of small, rocky islands that lie off Land’s End in Cornwall, England. Despite being 28 miles out in the Atlantic Ocean, the islands enjoy a mild climate in which palm trees flourish, and the Scillonians raise flowers and vegetables for the London market.…
Pike Place Perfection
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on August 29, 2007 Seattle’s Pike Place Market celebrated its 100th Anniversary this August. While it takes a lifetime to explore all nine acres of this Pacific Northwest attraction, one of our Seattle staffers shares her list of must-sees (and must-eats) for the traveler who’s only got an hour or two: Pike Place Fish (pictured): Look for a big…
Raising the Bar on Locally Brewed Beer
Posted by Emily Haile on August 27, 2007 There’s no better way to get to know a place than to hang out at the local brewery. And IT recently came across one that’s making a concerted effort to save the planet. That, and the beer is pretty darn good. The Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont, was modeled after the Hofbräuhaus in…
Buy by Chapter
Posted by Katie Knorovsky on August 24, 2007 Nothing screams “seasoned traveler” louder than pulling a tattered guidebook out of your messenger bag. Even so, who hasn’t bemoaned shelling out $20 (at least) and dragging around an extra few pounds of wasted paper for a guidebook to South America when really you just needed the section on the Southern elephant seals that inhabit…
Turning On Toronto
Posted by marilyn terrell on August 22, 2007 As you know, IT loves its lights. So we proudly introduce you to Toronto’s CN Tower, which now lights up in many colors and uses LED technology (Light Emitting Diodes), creating these lighting effects that use 10% less energy than the old lighting system. The new display was inaugurated on June 28 and has been…
It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on August 20, 2007 Many luxury hotels and tour companies are facing a big problem: How can they continue to offer the services their customers desire (helicopter rides and fishing in twin-engine boats), while simultaneously erasing the carbon footprint luxury travel often leaves? Asking guests to make sacrifices in order to “save the planet” can mean losing such guests,…
Congrats, Java Green!
Posted by Katie Knorovsky on August 16, 2007 One of IT’s favorite lunch indulgences—the ultra eco-conscious café Java Green—recently nabbed top honors as best vegetarian restaurant in the Washington metro area in VegDC’s first annual contest. A round of celebratory green tea frappés all around, we say! Just a quick jaunt from IT’s home base in downtown D.C., Java Green serves organic fare…
Parisian Markets
Posted by marilyn terrell on August 14, 2007 While checking out travel blogs on the Blog Carnival, IT came across this list of ten recommended street markets in Paris. The writer of The Paris Traveler blog, expat Lynn Rodriguez, picks a street market to suit almost every taste, from organic produce to flea markets to flowers to art; markets that specialize in fresh…
Green Hotel Wish List
Posted by mary beth larue on August 10, 2007 IT has a confession: All of this eco-travel research has just made us want to travel more. Lucky for Mother Earth, we can’t afford it. So when it’s pay day and time for a weekend getaway (or a week-long getaway to the Outback), we’ll have to consult our ever-growing (and eco-friendly!) wish list. Here are…
Cool Beans
Posted by it on August 9, 2007 Currently en route from Texas to Saratoga Springs (with a stop at HQ), contributing writer Andrew Nelson sends us a dispatch from Dixie: On the road, I’m always pleased by the psychic "right on" when I stumble across something authentic and tasty. I was on a roll, driving down Interstate 65 through L.A. (that’s Lower…
Manhattan’s Old World Spa Treatment
Posted by Emily Haile on August 8, 2007 Tired of expensive, trendy spa treatments and ready for some old world pampering? New York City’s Russian Turkish Baths has been providing an authentic escape on East 10th Street for well over 100 years. As IT discovered firsthand, this experience is not for the faint of heart. Check your inhibitions at the locker room, along…
World Hum’s Seven Wonders
Posted by marilyn terrell on August 6, 2007 IT reported on the New Seven Wonders of the World contest months ago—at least that’s our excuse for not covering the announcement of the winners on their clever declaration date: 07/07/07. We were a bit disappointed the Acropolis didn’t win a spot among the seven, but cheered a little on the inside when we saw…
Taking Tree-Hugging to New Heights
Posted by lisa lombardi on August 3, 2007 IT loves it when our favorite childhood activities are validated as adult-appropriate “sports,” so we were especially pumped to hear that tree climbing is quickly becoming the next great outdoor activity. The Christian Science Monitor reports that these “tree people” are no longer just arborists collecting research in the leafy canopy; rock climbers, adventure seekers,…
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