Monthly Archives: April 2010

Green Snow Holidays – From Bbc Green

Here’s our essential guide to skiing and snowboarding the green way

Skiing and snowboarding are not the obvious choice for an eco-friendly traveller. After all, air flights, luxury spas and hacking your way through the pristine snow are a far cry from a tree-planting camp in Devon.

But it doesn’t have to be like that – winter sport is about enjoying the great outdoors, so we’ve looked at some of the best ways to respect it too. Here’s our advice on how to get there, where to stay and what kit you should bring with you. 

Take the snow train

If you’re looking for a greener way to the slopes than flying and are tired of the inconvenience of flight delays, then travelling by train could be for you. Thousands of skiers and boarders choose to make their journey to the heart of the slopes this way every season.

Rail Europe’s Snow Trainis an overnight sleeper service from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet International, Kent, to a number of skiing destinations in the French Alps. There is a specially designated sound-proofed disco carriage, so you can party all night, or if you’d rather save your energy for the slopes, there is comfortable, flat-bed sleeping accommodation.

Posted in Green Travel | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Why You Should Travel Green

With the number of tourists traveling the world increases every year, the environmental impact of tourism only grows worse every year.

Travelers tend to produce a lot of trash- few tourists recycle while traveling, hotels are very inefficient, and airplanes spew carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Tourism can be pretty environmentally unfriendly.

With climate change, deforestation, and species extinction the defining issues of the day, it’s more important than ever before that we make our travels more environmentally friendly. Over the past few years, a new wave has matured within in the travel industry called “eco-tourism” to help make that possible.

Eco-tourism deals with reducing travels impact- both for the environment and for local people. Eco-tourism promotes environmental and social awareness and, typically, eco-tours travel to countries where the flora and fauna are abundant. Think of places like Costa Rica, Tanzania, the Amazon, and New Zealand.

While many eco-tours are simply greener versions of regular tours, others have specific angles:
• Volunteering: Many tours are based on participants volunteering in local community initiatives and clean up projects.
• Local Cultures: Many tours focus on educating groups about the local culture. This includes cooking classes, home stays, and language classes. The idea is to spread cultural respect and understanding while decreasing everyone’s environmental impact.
• Environmental education: These tours focus on highlight environmental issues in a local area and what can be done to improve the situation.

Posted in Green Travel | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Get Our Best Travel Deals and Tips – Car Rental

Get Our Best Travel Deals and Tips

Car Rental Tips

Choosing a Vehicle
Think carefully about what kind of vehicle you’ll need. If you’re traveling with children or with a lot of gear, you may want a large sedan or SUV. If you’re simply looking to save money on rental rates and gas, you’ll want to reserve the smallest available model.

But size isn’t the only factor. Looking for something environmentally friendly? Check out our Green Travel Resources. Can’t drive a stick shift? Be sure to reserve a car with automatic transmission. (In many countries, a manual transmission is the norm — so read the fine print before booking. Learn more with our International Car Rental Tips.) Also, be sure that the company offers any extras you might need or want, such as a ski rack, car seat or GPS system.

Booking Your Car
How long will you be renting? If it’s for less than a week, you’ll probably do best with a major rental company, such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National or Thrifty. For rentals of a week or longer, you may get better rates from local companies, particularly auto dealers. Remember, however, to be wary of local companies if you plan to drive a lot; if you break down or get into an accident, they usually lack the support services of the majors.

Posted in Green Travel | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Private Cars To Replace The Battery Charging

Travel environment-friendly vehicles to drive or ride a bike, and everyone to use energy-saving lamps and water-saving devices to encourage online transactions to reduce material consumption … … Yesterday, by the Municipal Standing Committee examined and adopted in principle the “” Green Beijing “Plan of Action (2010-2012) “discussion paper began at the municipal Development and Reform Commission web site (www.bjpc.gov.cn) on the publicity, and openly solicit public opinion.

Action Plan to the public painted a green blueprint for modern cities in the world. By 2012, in Beijing, the streets of buses, sanitation trucks and taxis in the cleaning, to hybrid and pure electric power for new energy vehicles will reach 5,000 vehicles. By then, supporting the building of a car battery charging station will let the car recharge as easy as filling. “Action Plan” in particular suggested that in-depth study of motor vehicle environment, tax reform, and to promote sub-periods, sub-regional system of differential parking Dell LATITUDE D520 Battery.
The time for comments as of December 31.

Regarding
Private cars to replace the battery charging station
“Action Plan” in focus is a green travel. By 2012, the proportion of central city public transport trips will try to reach 42%. The official said, Beijing will gradually establish a new battery charging station for a variety of vehicles. “Battery charging station should be as common as gas stations and convenience, and may lease the battery and other methods to facilitate the adoption of new energy vehicles in the charge of private station to replace the battery quickly.”

Posted in Green Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment