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The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
1301 Clifton Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20009, USA Tel: +1 202-506-5033 Fax: +1 202-789-7279info@ecotourism.org www.ecotourism.org
For Immediate ReleaseThe International Ecotourism Society (TIES)Media Contact: Ayako Ezaki, Director of Communications, TIESmedia@ecotourism.org| +1 202 506 5033 x14
eco 
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Features UK’s Best Responsible Travel Experiences
 
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Rediscover 
 
the
 
natural 
 
and 
 
cultural 
 
charms
 
of 
 
the
 
top
 
international 
 
destination!
 
Washington, DC - March 9, 2009 -
Consistently ranking among the top sixinternational destinations, and boasting 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, there is anendless abundance of awe-inspiring places to explore in the United Kingdom. Manyparts of the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales), remain wild andpristine, offering unique opportunities to journey off the beaten path and into the greatoutdoors. Throughout March,
eco 
Destinations
is offering tips on how to experience thebest of the UK, while remaining in the good graces of Mother Nature.
Eco Auction of the Month: the United Kingdom 
 TIES
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online auction this month features a selection of the finest eco-holiday experiences in the UK, generously donated by our members and partners whoare leading responsible tourism companies in the UK and the world. These auctionpackages offer unique opportunities to explore beautiful land and seascapes, experiencethe sublime pace of life in the countryside, be part of grassroots communityconservation efforts, and much more! The proceeds from TIES
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Destinations
onlineauction, hosted monthly on cMarket, a charitable auction community with over 87,000active bidders, will directly impact TIES work of uniting conservation, communities andsustainable travel.
The Soapbox: Voices of Local Stakeholders and Travelers 
 Since 1872, London's legendary Hyde Park Speakers Corner for the Sunday Soapboxhas offered people the opportunity to speak out about what moves them, promotingtrue freedom of speech, community, and learning. In similar style, TIES provides theopportunity for stakeholders and travelers to do the same through The Soapbox sectionof 
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each month."We have a national addiction to cheap flights and not enough is being done to providealternatives," says Sally Broom, Founder, Your Safe Planet, noting that short haul flyingis one of the most critical issues in the UK travel market. Sally encourages UK travelersand visitors to get out of London, travel slow and experience local flavors - "Discoverthe wonderful regional parts of the UK and their fascinating history and in doing sosupport local tourism. Go to Cornwall and find fabulous gardens, fresh sea air,intriguing local art galleries and sustainable fish restaurants."
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