Summer is nearly here, bringing with it ample sunshine and plenty of reasons to plan an outdoor travel adventure. Why not try British Columbia?

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Literary perspectives: Croatia, Post-traumatic stress disorder is an article written by Andrea Zlatar, published in Eurozine.

Here is an excerpt:

While the stars of Croatian ‘women’s literature’ continue to forge their own styles, a new generation of post-feminist writers has emerged in the crossover between literature and journalism.

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Project Successfully Reduces Overall Nitrogen Oxide Emissions by an Unprecedented 22 Tons per Year

In 2001, before the green movement was on the radar of most local businesses, San Diego Harbor Excursion voluntarily initiated a series of eco-friendly engine modifications on six of its vessels to dramatically reduce the fleet’s environmental impact. In addition, the company added two new vessels to the fleet built with the same eco-friendly specifications. Now, with the engine overhaul project complete, San Diego’s oldest and most established touring company is pleased to announce that in the past seven years it has successfully reduced overall nitrogen oxide emissions, or NOx, by an average of 22 tons per year.

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Attendees at the first ever Green Travel Summit collaborate to define the leading challenges facing Corporate America’s efforts to reduce their carbon footprint related to business travel and corporate meetings

Unicomm, LLC announced today the results of a collaborative effort undertaken by leading corporate travel executives attending the first ever Green Travel SummitTM. The report identifies the top ten challenges facing organizations in greening corporate travel.

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Croatian Tourism Minister opened in Split on Saturday the 11th international Croatia Boat Show, at which 1355 exhibitors are showing 450 boats.

The fair was organized by the Profectus Company and is open until 5th of April.

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The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) has released a new publication addressing the complexities and “unintended consequences” of giving and volunteering while on holiday. “Travelers’ Philanthropy: Dos and Don’ts of Travel Giving” provides insights from a dozen tourism experts to some of the most frequent suggestions made by well-meaning travelers who desire to help, interact, and learn while on vacation.

The publication, as well as a bookmark with Travelers’ Tips, is available in print or electronic format at Travelers' Philanthropy/Resources or by clicking here. CREST has also launched an online discussion forum on this topic of traveler giving and volunteering. Travelers, philanthropists, and industry professionals are invited to share any comments, questions, and reactions as part of a lively discussion of these issues. The forum can be accessed by clicking here.
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If you’re like me and always wonder how some women can leave the runway after an 18 hour flight and still look fresh and fashionable, here’s a hint.

A very fashion-savvy friend of mine travels almost non-stop for work and always brings only a carry-on. Her secret is that she has an endless stash of yoga clothes that she pairs with a great jacket or cashmere sweater tied over her shoulders. She said that ever since she found some beautifully designed yoga apparel, it’s a snap to pack since everything fits in a carry on, is color-coordinated, washable, and can be worn starting from an early morning work-out all the way to a night on the town-with a few nice jewels!

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Photo Credit: Denise Chambers/Weaver Multimedia Group

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The exterior of the Spindrift Inn

The beautiful Spindrift Inn in Monterey, California, is offering double rooms for just $149 a night. The Spindrift is located right on world-famous Cannery Row, which makes it the perfect place to stay in Monterey: you’ll be close to all the shops, wineries, beaches, and of course the incredible Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Spindrift even offers an Aquarium Package, which includes overnight accomodation for two, and VIP admission for two adults into the aquarium. And don’t forget to check out all the amazing hiking trails in Monterey, and the stunning coastal views Highway 1 has to offer!

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