7 Most Endangered Vacation Spots In The World (PHOTOS, POLL)
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The thing about those truly wondrous places--the Galapagos and the pyramids of the world--are that they came long before us and they'll outlast us. But as we all know, the impact of humans is taking a devastating toll on some of Earth's most iconic travel destinations. Many factors threaten their survival, and in some cases, the next generations might only read about these places in textbooks. Get there while you can, but tread lightly so you don't contribute to their demise. Jetsetter has found properties or tour operators in each of these endangered destinations that let you rest easy while taking these once-in-a-lifetime trips. (Text and captions courtesy of Jetsetter.com)
Galapagos: The Threat
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In the Galápagos Islands, animals found nowhere else on the planet have literally changed the way we think about life on Earth. Which is why the islands have landed atop many travelers’ bucket lists. If it weren’t for the remote location 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the archipelago of volcanic islands would likely have been ruined by mass tourism already. The president of Ecuador has talked of capping the number of people allowed to visit each year, and we’re guessing prices will sky rocket once those rules are enforced.
First Posted: 7/30/10 Updated: 5/25/11