Published April 28, 2012 | 
Costa Rica has been ranked as the number one Latin America vacation destination in a major international survey of the world’s favorite tourism hotspots.
The World Economic Forum’s yearly travel competitiveness report takes into account a range of factors including natural resources, cultural heritage, the quality of infrastructure, standards of Costa Rica hotels and other services, and the overall regulation of the Costa Rica travel industry.
The report commented on the country’s Certification of Sustainable Tourism program, and the country’s unparalleled richness in natural resources, World Heritage sites and number of protected conservation areas.
Known as the rich coast, the country is unique in the world for its level of environmental protection, with almost 30% of the country’s land areas designated as protected areas, either as one of 35 national parks, conservation areas or natural reserves.
The Costa Rica travel industry has played a major role in the country’s sustainable development program by helping to establish privately operated lodges and reserves.
Some of the most successful and well known protected areas include the Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio National Park, Tortuguero National Park and the World Heritage Site on the Corcovado peninsula.
The country is known for its variation in natural landscapes which provide a home to the highest concentration of bio-diverse natural life on the planet’s surface.
Thanks to the country’s compact size, even short Costa Rica vacations are able to include visits to several of the country’s world-famous natural wonders.
Supporting these strengths with abundant, high quality services such as hotels, car rental firms and high quality transport infrastructure, means that the country has been able to reinforce its position as a leading vacation destination in the Americas, and throughout the world.
This commitment to a sustainable and environmentally neutral tourism industry has been well documented in the past.
The UN World Tourism Organization has previously praised the country’s Certification of Sustainable Tourism initiative, calling it a model that the rest of the world should follow.
This Costa Rica travel news update was written by a travel-loving Costa Rica vacation expert at Costa Rica For Less, a member of the Latin America For Less family.
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Published April 20, 2012 | Article by Rajat Levesque Singh
The 70′s were the start in many ways of the Electronics and digital revolution, travel technology was developed for the airline industry’s use of automation and their need to extend this out to the travel agency partners. There was an online world before the advent of the World Wide Web in the form of private and commercial online services, via packet switched network using X.25. Travel technology played a significant role in the e-commerce world where we live in. This article is about the technologies that could change the face of travel in the near future.
Mobile Apps (RFID):
The mobile technology offered now days is not just limited to boarding passes , it has developed into comprehensive ‘apps’ that can be downloaded to smart phones. With the explosive increase in the mobile market it has been the major target for all travel companies. Via.com largest travel network in India is soon to launch its mobile apps for all its travel agents .So with the mobile market in place. A mobile phone can be equipped with a bar code reader using Radio frequency identification, this would enable customers to scan the bar codes on holiday brochures and booking platforms, details of availability information can be displayed on their mobile phone screen. A booking confirmation in turn would have a unique barcode that the customer can store it in their phone so that hotels and airports can recognize the customer using a RFID (Radio frequency identification) – This can Speed Up the check-in, check-out and security processes faced by majority of the passengers.
Social Travel Search:
A lot of websites are now focused on the travel social networks , travel news and travel guides , integrating a lot of information available on the net , what could be an innovative solution is they developing a travel social search engine , where real people with real information can answer the travel queries instantly and on the go , while they are travelling . -This could be a real time travel guide, giving the right advice and service to their customers.
Biometric Systems:
The main systems evolved in biometrics are fingerprint, hand, palm vein, face, iris, retina and voice recognition and comparison. It is already common in the use of security systems which we find in offices or airports .The computers had the finger-print and retina scanning systems installed in them. (for their security breaches ), so this is not really a new term for most of us .In this the fingerprint(or retina) scanning could really make the travel of the future simpler and faster . The fingertip could be classified as a unique identifier for the customer’s profile and bookings. A customer would scan their fingertip on their computer and store booking information, their interest, their travel trip information, passport and visa information, etc.Which they can further retrieve at a travel kiosk , travel shop , airport check-in desk, or at the hotel ,while travelling. – This gives a more integrated on and offline service to customers, they are relieved of their documents and booking data that needs constant care while travelling.
Video and Voice:
Searching a destination through a video or voice , ex. if I don’t know the language of a particular destination and still want some information about that place , probably I can upload a video or have a speech technology which can transform my content or search in the local language , and give me the local results .another example for this could be , I can upload a video for a destination and gives me the information about that destination (the best food outlet , hotels nearby etc).-This could become a solution to the linguistic barriers present in the world while travelling.
Intelligent Agent Technologies:
The need of a travel agent is far more than what a need of a customer is , being associated with via.com largest travel network of agents in India , giving the agents the power to book anything on the go , is not all , the agent in the future would want something like a virtual tourism on its mobile , where to make a trip for its customer he does not have to go anywhere else , the analytics and the behavior models of different agents needs to studied in order to serve them the best and fastest kind of service . The agent who has to manage a thousand customers should have a platform to solve multiple queries, and probably be connected with the customer on his trip. -This gives the most trustable and real time service to a passenger on the go.
Via.com is a leader in travel automation and technology. With a vision to provide seamless service to it’s’ customer and provide best service at cheapest rate, via.com has evolve a new era of technologies in travel industry. Now cheap air ticket, online bus reservation, railway reservation through IRCTC is easy and accessible from web and mobile app.
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Published April 17, 2012 | Article by Isla Campell
Travel is a rite of passage for many students and whether it’s taking a gap year abroad, spending a term studying at a foreign university or taking a well-deserved break in an exotic location after a tough semester, it can often be a life-changing experience. Foreign travel is not without its pitfalls, however, and it is important to fully prepare for your trip before leaving the UK to reduce the chances of something going wrong while you are abroad.
If you are headed to the tropics or outside of Europe and North America, you will need to investigate whether or not you need vaccinations against the most common and dangerous tropical diseases. The Foreign Office regularly issues travel advice updates which also contain details of vaccinations needed for some of the most popular destinations for students, including Thailand, India, South Africa and Vietnam. Arrange an appointment with your GP six to eight weeks before travelling to seek further advice and any necessary immunisations.
It is also vital that your passport and visas are in good order – a valid passport is required for UK citizens to leave the country. Those who have never held a passport will need to apply for an adult passport from the Home Office. It can take up to six weeks for applications to be processed so it is best to leave plenty of time to ensure that you get yours before you are due to travel. Those with expired passports must be sure to renew them, which takes around three to four weeks. If you’re in a hurry and need a passport in under two weeks it may be possible to avail of an express service but this usually costs more.
Visa requirements vary greatly from country to country so it is of the utmost importance that you fully research whether the countries you will visit on your trip need one. Those travelling in the EU or to the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand purely for a holiday will be able to obtain a visa at immigration control when arriving in the country, although those who wish to stay for longer than a few months or plan to work will need to apply for the appropriate documentation in advance. Many other countries around the world require you to apply for a visa so be sure to research all the requirements and complete your application with plenty of time to spare.
Whether you are travelling short haul or long distance, for a couple of weeks or several months, it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance. Many providers offer special “>travel insurance for students which is perfect for those taking a gap year abroad. these often cover emergency medical expenses, cancellations and baggage loss or theft, ensuring that every eventuality is accounted for.
With just a little preparation, you can leave your worries at home and spend your student trip abroad broadening your horizons and enjoying yourself.
The author of this article is a part of a digital blogging team who work with brands like Bupa Insurance. The content contained in this article is for information purposes only and should not be used to make any financial decisions.
Isla is a part of the digital blogging team at digitalcrosstalk.com who work with brands like Bupa. For more information about me, or to keep up to date with the latest in travel news, check out my posts at digitalcrosstalk.com or visit my Twitter account, @dcrosstalk
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