Committee of UNESCO's World Heritage supported the initiative of Brazil and voted to eliminate the Galapagos Islands from the list of places on the planet, threatened by human activities. The committee members are convinced that the Government of Ecuador, which owns Galapgosskie island has done everything possible in order to reduce environmental threats to this archipelago. The Galapagos Islands were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The archipelago became the first place on earth to receive this status. That fauna Galapagos Islands is largely influenced by Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution. In 2007 the islands were included in the so-called "red list" of places of the Earth under threat. The reason was the rapid development of tourism and population growth. Besides the danger comes from outside of introduced populations of flora and fauna. UNESCO decision criticized the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), according to his representatives, work to protect the ecology of the Galapagos Islands is not complete. Although the Ecuadorian authorities, according to the IUCN, are making considerable efforts to protect the islands, tourists, brought about the plants and animals, as well as fishermen continue to pose a threat to local ecology. [Source]
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tourists are advised to go in the autumn
The British newspaper Guardian has taken care of those who spent the entire summer at home, not wanting to jostle among the many tourists at popular resorts and even pay for this exorbitant money. Edition published a list of places where you can relax in the autumn in peace and quiet, and without prejudice to their purse. In the first place ranking authors are advised to visit the Italian island of Sardinia. This piece of land in the Mediterranean Sea known for its stunning beaches, which in September, becoming quiet and almost deserted. The beauty of the autumn holiday in Sardinia lies in the fact that according to tradition this time of year there is a lot of variety of festivals. From September to December, guests can enjoy at once in the 27 island villages. No less attractive for those who have gathered in autumn leaves, looks and Spanish Andalusia. On the assurances of experts, the region remains "exotic warm" until the end of the year. Good weather and quiet beaches can be enjoyed and Cyprus. Also in the list of recommended areas hit St. Tropez and the Cote d'Azur (France), Croatian Dubrovnik, Dahab in Egypt and Kas in Turkey. [Source]
In Eilat, will open the shopping center for Russian oligarchs
In Eilat opens a new shopping center, designed for wealthy tourists from Russia and Ukraine, according to the economic publication of The Marker. Square shopping center, known as La Plage, is 2000 square meters. It is located near the fashionable hotels of Herod `s, Dan Eilat, Isrotel and Royal Beach, near the entertainment center," City of Kings ". Center, $ 40 million shekels, built with the money of the American businessman David Alekslesi. According to the project in the upper floors will be located boutique hotel consisting of 62 x gorgeous rooms. In shops you can buy exclusive fashions and footwear brands. Part of the goods will be delivered on special orders from New York. In other shops you can buy expensive drinks that are in demand from Russian and Ukrainian oligarchs. It is planned that most of the staff of the new shopping center will speak in Russian. Israel expects the influx of Russian-speaking resort tycoons have already this winter. According to travel agents, the popularity of the resort have increased significantly since the abolition of the visa regime. [Source]