Articles tagged “Ecotourism”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Plan a Romantic Fall Getaway to an Eco-Friendly Spot By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 28 2008 Ahhh fall—the dense humidity replaced suddenly by the crisp, clean air and the vibrant color diversity of autumn. It's the perfect time for a quick weekend getaway with your sweetie to ensure that you actually get to enjoy this fabulous time of year. Hit the mountains, checkout some small town charm, or find a quaint bed and breakfast in a place that you've never been. + READ MORE

Vacation Responsibly: Green Your Hotel Stay By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 22 2008 Everyone loves taking vacations. People especially like places where there are little umbrellas in all the drinks. You don't see a lot of umbrella'ed drinks in North Dakota. Maybe that's why their isn't much tourism there. + READ MORE

Focus On Focus Earth: The Dangers Of Eco-Tourism By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Oct 10 2008 This week, the Focus Earth team looks at the hazards of green travel, and brings you the expert?s perspective about how to make lasting vacation memories without creating permanent ecological damage. In the case of the Galapagos Islands, it is... + READ MORE

Focus Earth: October 11, 2008 By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Oct 10 2008 This week, the Focus Earth team investigates the hazards of green tourism, rounds up the green highlights of the presidential debates, and brings you the latest eco-news from the White House to the Galapagos Islands, plus everything in between. The... + READ MORE

5 Ways to Green Your Trip Preparation By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 22 2008 Traveling green is all about the preparation. You can't control the green offerings at the place that you're traveling to, but what you can control is how much you prepare. Here's what I do in my typical trip preparation in order to ensure that I have everything I need to make as little eco-impact as possible. + READ MORE

Green Your Music Festival Experience at Eco Chic Bumbershoot By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 22 2008 Some words are just so fun to say: platypus, smorgasbord, pumpernickel, Natalie Imbruglia. My new favorite word, though, is also a cool eco-friendly Seattle music and arts festival, Bumbershoot, happening Labor Day weekend. + READ MORE

Listen to the Locals and Tread Lightly By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 14 2008 Green enthusiast Jeff Probst knows about being a guest in a foreign territory. As the host of Survivor, he's traveled all over the world to film the award winning show. As guests, the cast and crew of the show always try to treat the land the way the locals do by making sure to tread lightly and leaving few remnants from their visit. This includes recycling everything and planting trees before leaving. While hosting Survivor is likely not your reality, learning to leave the land as you found it when traveling should always be a goal. + READ MORE

Green City Guide: Washington, D.C. By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 6 2008 Our nation's capital has much to offer, with museums, architecture, and restaurants galore. To make your stay there green, we've compiled a list of green hotels, cutting-edge restaurants, and eco-smart transportation options -- from the city's efficient public transit system to human-powered choices. + READ MORE

Save the Puerto Rican Rainforest By Jeannine Ouellette IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 6 2008 If you want to feast on the flavors of Puerto Rico first hand, you'll be glad to know that Puerto Rico is a premiere destination for eco-travel. The International Ecotourism Society, the world's oldest and largest eco-tourism organization, defines eco-tourism + READ MORE

Stephen Says: Welcome! By Team Planet Green IN G Word Jul 7 2008 Right now is all we have?so what should I do right now? How about now? And now? Now is absolutely all we have and we totally ARE in the midst of an environmental catastrophe so what should we do?... + READ MORE

Eco-Friendly Camping Trip By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 4 2008 The Great Outdoors: It's still there, lurking at the edge of our cities, and every now and then, we load up coolers and cars and venture out to spend the night, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. We sing songs and tell tales of phantom hitchhikers. It is usually a good time. + READ MORE

Green Roof Safaris, Better Batteries and Organic Wine By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 26 2008 Consider taking a Green Roof Safari for your next eco-vacation. Keep these green tips in mind when buying AA batteries. Indulge your inner oenophile and watch this clip featuring organic wine expert, Gary Vaynerchuk. + READ MORE