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responsibletravel.com has added 78 inspiring new holidays and two places to stay to its collection in February, as the growing movement in responsible tourism continues, taking the site's total holiday and accommodation count to 3,929. From a serene painting holiday in Catalonia and a relaxing hatha yoga retreat in Greece, to a turtle conservation project in Malaysia, an action-packed Maasai warrior training course in Kenya or an American adventure taking in the eclipse, there are holidays - all with local flavour - to suit all tastes and budgets. Eclipse and National Parks holiday in America - from £1599 (7 days) Zion and Bryce National Parks are two very different, stunning canyons. At Zion the tall red cliffs tower over the river and at Bryce a system of trails weaves among the sculpted red and orange spires of rock. Utah’s rugged landscape will provide an unforgettable backdrop for viewing the eclipse. Departs 18 May 2012. responsibletravel.com/holiday/2275/eclipse-holiday Maasai warrior introductory training course, Kenya - from £1,015 (4 nights) Learn the secrets of Maasai warrior life including how to use traditional Maasai weapons, how to recognise different footprints and animal behaviours, and how to protect animals from predators. Evenings are spent around the campfire. Departs: 14 Mar, 26 Jun, 13 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep 2011. responsibletravel.com/holiday/6715/maasai-warrior-training Painting holiday in Catalonia, Spain - from £685 (8 days) Follow in the footsteps of Dali who was born just a short drive from your hotel in the medieval village of Castello D’Empuries. Anthony, the artist in residence will tailor each day’s activities to your requirements, helping you to reach your potential as an artist during your stay. Price includes transfers, accommodation and painting tuition. Departs throughout May - October 2011. responsibletravel.com/holiday/6704/painting-holiday-catalonia Amalfi coast gulet cruise - from £2895 (8 days) Travel in style aboard this beautiful, wooden, traditional six cabin gulet. Led by an expert historian and archaeologist you will visit some of the best known places in the area, such as Capri, Pompeii and Amalfi, famed for their beauty and history. Plus, explore lesser known sites such as the underwater ancient city at Baia and the outstanding Roman frescoes of the Villa Oplontis. Enjoy delicious local food, sit back and relax, swim in the sea, enjoy a glass of wine, and get to know new friends. Departs 24 Sept 2011. responsibletravel.com/holiday/6719/amalfi-coast-gulet-cruise Hatha yoga holiday in Greece - from £424 (7 days) Practice yoga in the mornings and rest on the beach in the afternoon. You will be part of community life, taking turns in the early evening to help prepare a shared evening meal or tend the gardens. Price includes shared accommodation, evening meals, picnic lunches and a daily trip to/from the Aegean beaches. Departs 2 Sept 2011. responsibletravel.com/holiday/6686/greece-yoga-holiday Turtle conservation in Malaysia - from £450 (2 weeks) Turtles in this area face extinction. Your volunteering efforts make a real difference. During the first week you'll stay at a resort with its own private beach. At night you will guard the beach, protecting nesting turtles from poachers and ill informed tourists. In the second week you will live in the village, hosting the after-school marine club and a weekend info booth for tourists. In the evenings of the second week you will help guard the most important turtle nesting beach in the islands – Pinang Seribu. In your spare time you can go snorkelling or visit another bay. responsibletravel.com/holiday/6727/turtle-conservation-in-malaysia See the latest new holidays here: responsibletravel.com/holidays/whats-new-on-the-site. - Ends -
