Articles related to "Green Travel"Green travel is one of the newest parts of the tourist industry, and it's growing everyday. But you don't need to go to an eco-resort to do your part for the environment.
Want to travel greener, and cut carbon emissions? Use these green travel tips to plan an earth-friendly trip. Added bonus: Greener can be cheaper when it comes to travel.
Some hotels work hard to reduce their impact and carbon footprint, using solar energy, creative recylcling programs. Here's what to look for in an eco-hotel.
Eco-friendly vacations are easier - and more fun - than you think. Here are 10 ways to save money on vacation and be kind to the planet at the same time.
As increasing numbers of travellers look to avoid the hassle and difficulties of modern flying, rail travel is enjoying a resurgence as one man plays his part.
Eco travellers planning a trip will find these green travel guides based on sustainable and responsible travel invaluable.
Every day, more and more people are taking action to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle environmental problems.
It is easy to forget about going green while traveling, but there are some really simple ways to take environmentally friendly trips.
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel choices that help sustain communities and environment. Here is a guide to making the green choice in planning the next vacation.
Slow travel meets slow food in this guide full of environmentally friendly tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint and find the best local food and drink in the UK.
Princess Royal Island in the Great Bear Rainforest is home to King Pacific Lodge, a top eco tourism destination in BC.
Travelling by train, bus and cycle in a beautiful setting brings its own rewards.
Kerala travel is complete only with a visit to Wayanad, the land of hills, forests and waterfalls, the perfect destination for adventure holidays and green travel.
A luxury hotel company has joined a carbon offset program to reduce greenhouse gases. Sustainable Travel also has many other programs to make it easier to travel green.
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Going green on Earth Day, and giving our planet a little tender loving care, is easier than you think! These environmental activities are easy, quick, and inexpensive.
A vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii is like no other. The top recommended hotels and resorts are all in the same area; the best resorts are along the Kohala Coast.
Since opening in 1995, this charming hotel has gathered many friends. The warm welcome and reasonably priced, comfortable rooms turn guests into regulars.
A great way to teach children about the environment, visiting a famous roof garden is a treat for the whole family. Gain inspiration and insight from roof gardens.
With green living more popular now than it's ever been, decide on this Earth Day to find ways to be environmentally aware.
An oasis for green travel, the Proximity Hotel offers more than a good night's rest. This 4 diamond platinum LEED-certified green hotel merges luxury with sustainability.
An interview with a Sierra Club Service Trip leader informs a Luxury Travel writer of the extent to which ecotour volunteers keep this upscale locale clean and green.
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Fairmont resorts and hotels are known for their luxury accommodations and amenities. Now eco-friendly travel deals make the brand known for greening the tourism industry.
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Luxury leisure travel and ecotourism are not mutually exclusive. The tourism industry is catching up to consumer demands for more sustainable, yet comfortable, vacations.
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The luxury of air travel is clear with a trip to Madagascar. Your vacation dollars are well spent seeing lemurs and other one-of-a-kind species in their natural habitat.
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Most of St John is National Park land. A trip there can be ecotourism themed in relaxing campgroups, or you can take a luxury vacation in upscale resorts.
Airport travelers in San Franciso and beyond can purchase certified carbon offsets, with money going toward programs to offset pollution from their flight.
Visit the Austrian capital from Europe's great cities - such as Prague, Munich, Venice, Budapest and Krakow - the green way on direct cross-border services.
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An overview of the Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Vancouver, and Fairmont Airport hotels reveals that each is unique, with luxury service, staff, and accommodations.
Greenies, volunteer tourists and responsible travelers should bookmark or favorite these five top eco tourism websites.
The idea of family holiday travel may inspire panic. Here are tips and ideas for Christmas vacation travel, to help vacations be a luxury - not a cause for concern.
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Prompted by such ecological concerns as global warming, new products and new ways of doing things are opening up new job opportunities in a growing economic sector.
Casa del Caballo Blanco is an eco lodge that supports a bird rehabilitation and release program in Belize. Green travel packages and tours add to an interesting vacation.
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