Green Travel


Did you know that the travel industry is the fastest growing industry in the world? Last year alone, there were over 715 million international arrivals worldwide according to the World Tourism Organization. And, each arrival leaves its footprint behind.


Eco-Friendly travel (also known as ecotravel and/or sustainable travel) is travel which promotes a sustainable environment. Travel is a wonderful opportunity to experience our planet, yet poses an enormous threat to it. Leah Powell, president of Trade to Travel (www.TradeToTravel.com), recommends the following websites and easy sustainable travel tips:


www.ResponsibleTravel.com


www.GoodTravelCompany.com


www.TravelWithConscience.com


Planning Your Trip:


Seek accommodations and tours which carry environmental-friendly certifications or memberships in green industry associations – such as Green Seal or Green Leaf.

Several organizations have developed standards to measure the environmental initiatives of hotels and tours. Standards vary depending on the organization; however, green hotels and tours include reducing energy consumption through fluorescent lighting, instituting recycling programs, conserving water either through installation of energy star products or by asking patrons to reuse towels, and by purchasing local organic foods. When hotels and tours meet these standards, they are certified as “green.”


Travel to fewer destinations and stay longer at the destinations you do visit. Air travel leaves the largest carbon footprint of any form of travel. Choose trains and buses over airplanes whenever possible.

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Public Service Events – Green Travel, Panel debate 2


Fiscal measures to reduce traffic growth

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Sailing the Andes ~ A Green Christmas Holiday ~ Its a Green Green World


It’s a Green Green World’s (GGW) Richard and Lynne go on a green Christmas vacation from Argentina round trip through Chile, the ecological reserve at the very end of the world. First stop to GGW off the grid eco friendly member Isla las Bandurrias. Horse riding in the Andes, sailing from Puerto Varas crossing Lake Todos los Santos also known as the Emerald Lake, enjoying the magnificent view of Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes, overnight at Peulla on to Puetro Blest and back to Bariloche.

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Clymer Meadow Hike with The Nature Conservancy of Texas


An educational hike through the Texas Blackland Prairies at Clymer Meadow. Led by Jim Edson of the Nature Conservancy of Texas. Gone With the Wynn’s.

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