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In future issues of The List we’re going to be looking at what’s going on in the travel industry and finding out what measures are being taken to clean up our holidays. We’ll be focusing on a number of countries around the world and asking how ‘green’ they are as holiday destinations. Are their governments and tourist boards supporting moves to protect their resources, and are they working to educate locals and visitors alike about the significance of tourism to our way of life? We‘ll also be grilling a few tour operators and asking them to account for their actions, since they are the ones who provide the direct contact between visitors and the places they visit. DO they Offer their clients any information about how to behave at destinations; do they support any environmental organisations. and can they honestly say that the i a now.
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holidays they offer are just as good for the local people as they are for themselves?
As with most eco-orientated issues, many of us are getting to grips with what‘s being talked about. but are Often left in the dark about how we can help. Lack of readily available information often makes it difficult for us to put into practice the theories and principles which could contribute to a better travel experience. The travel industry has Shown its Skill at bombarding us with glossy brochures and pictures of paradise destinations, but still seems to be shunning its responsibility to inform us about the drawbacks of
The more information we can gather on this subject. the better chance we have Ofeffecting change.
I Ifyou’ve got anything to say, drop us
= cassettes. a dictionary, :1 map and a set of‘panic cards‘ for when it‘s more important to get tothc police station than fast forward to the right hit of
" tape.Sellingat£l3.99.lhe pack covers details about local culture and traditions as well as language basics.
I Audax Ecosse Dates A few forthcoming non- competitive cycling events for your diary: Saturday9 May is the Border 300 leaving Edinburgh at 7am; there are two rides from Dumbarton on Sunday 17 May— the 8am Otter Ferry and the 9am Three Loehs; and two rides from Motherwell on Sunday 24 May - the 9am Four Passes and the 10am Coventars Trail. More details from Jim Brown on 0506 842665.
I Charity cycle ride There‘s a four-day ()xfam benefit ride from Aberdeen to Glasgow. taking in Braemar. l’illochr)‘. Killin and the Trossachs. kicking offal Illam on Sat 2 May and arriving in Glasgow on Tue 5 May. Details from
I Traditional Sailing on West Coast of Scotland Bookings are Open for holidays on one of three classic boats operating 3 around the Scottish islands for the summer I months. The lOO-year-old ’ trawler, Lorne Leader, the 79-year-old gaff l cutter, Britannia, and the I 88-year-old pilot cutter. I Alpha, are available for 6—12-day cruises taking in beautiful Highland scenery, rare wildlife and deserted islands. Lorne Leader has five professional crew and space for twelve guests, while the other boats have two crew and six guests. Cost. including freshly-prepared food and personal insurance. from £275 per person for six days. Details from Gillie Hind, Lorne Leader, Ardfern. Lochgilphead, Argyll. PA31 8QN. Tel 08525 212.
I Linguaphone ‘I’ravel Paclts Aimed at the holiday market. the new Linguaphone Travel Pack is available in six languages and comes complete with two
l Antje Peters on (MI 334 1927.
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I Classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland Andrew Dempster (Mainstream £14.99) Too wild for hillwalking’? Too tame for rock climbing? What you need is a good old scramble, and Andrew ; Dempster's fully-
. illustrated book shows
' you how and where. A veteran ofthe Munros. Dempster has brought together a detailed guide of Scotland‘s best mountain routes that fall somewhere betweenth gentle world of rambling and the hairy world of ropes and karabiners. (MF)
I Bichards' Ultimate Bicycle Book Richard Ballantine and Richard Grant (Doriing Kindersely£]5.99) The original Richards' Bicylee Book has long been the best of its kind, providing practical information about bike maintenance. amusineg quaint illustrations and aliver discussion Of the politics of pedal-power. For this Ultimate reincarnation, the two Richards have switched to a glossy. full-colour format. lavishly illustrated with pictures Ofevcry conceivable cycle and cyclist and covering topics from learning to ride. to trekking up Kilimanjaro. Everything you‘ll ever need to know about bikes in one sharply-presented accessible volume. (MF)
62 The List 24 April — 7 May 1992