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Eco Tourism Holidays in Central America

Costa Rica

Cute overload: the sloth sanctuary

Sloth sanctuary

Life is sweet once the gates open at Costa Rica's sloth sanctuary, one of few in the world specialising in the study of these famously sedentary and solitary mammals.

Costa Rica

Where ants in pants can make you scream

Ants

Shaney Hudson THE jungle is full of dangerous creatures.

Costa Rica

Talk to the animals

Tapir at La Marina Wildlife Rescue Centre.

Everyone wants to see the wildlife in Costa Rica. Jane Mundy gets closer than most.

Central America

The peak of forest wonder

Nature's bounty ... a toucan in the rainforest.

Once home to pirates, Honduras now steals hearts and minds with its lush landscapes, writes Jennifer Cox.

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Cutest creatures: baby sloths

Sloth sanctuary

The Costa Rica Sloth Sanctuary was founded in 1992 by a Costa Rican named Luis Arroyo and his US wife, Judy Avey.

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Budget airline relents on free water for long-haul flights

Boeing jet generic

12:15pm | Budget airline Norwegian is to serve free drinking water and will accept cash payments on long-haul flights after thirsty passengers were left high and dry for up to 12 hours, it said on Wednesday.

How not to be rude to tourists, Paris-style

11:19am | One of the world's most visited cities but also famous for its rudeness, Paris has embarked on a campaign to improve its reputation and better cater to the needs of tourists.

Mid-air explosion: Qantas staff sue for trauma

PAUL BIBBY 12:18pm | Qantas crew members who were on QF32 when its engine exploded mid-air two years ago have initiated a class action lawsuit against the aircraft's engine manufacturer over psychological trauma they say they have suffered as a result of the incident.

The world's most popular international airline is ... Ryanair?

OLIVER SMITH 4:40pm | It charges up to $115 to print your boarding pass for you, yet passengers still can't get enough of controversial budget airline.

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