Vacation
11 things you can do to Green Your Vacation
Getting to your dream destination devours fossil fuels, hotels guzzle enough energy to light a small city, and tourist-related pollution often wreaks major eco-havoc on fragile ecosystems and urban areas alike. Sound grim? The good news is that solutions exist to green your next getaway.
Take a vacation close to home
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Play it low key this year and enjoy some R&R close to home. Cutting back on travel will help the planet and your wallet.
Save energy at home while you travel
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Give your appliances a break while you're away. Unplug appliances, electronics, lights, and other energy wasters and prepare to save on your next business trip or getaway.
Travel by train or bus
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Even if you're logging significant miles, bus and train travel are climate-friendly alternatives to putting the pedal to the metal or winging it.
Take a sustainable vacation
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Wherever you wander (down city streets or jungle paths), sustainable travel ensures that you minimize your eco-footprint while also protecting local cultures and economies.
Choose a green hotel
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Many hotels are going green—and encouraging guests to do the same. Even if you can’t book an eco-lodge, there are ways to green your stay all on your own.
Choose an eco-friendly cruise
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Setting sail doesn't have to harm the oceans or planet. Opt for a low-impact sailing voyage, a smaller cruise ship, or book with a cruise line that's working to reduce waste and conserve energy.
Fly on airlines with sustainable policies and practices
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From recycling to carbon offsets to energy-efficient airplanes, some airlines are promoting policies that mitigate air travel’s environmental impacts. Find out if your frequent flyer miles are flying green!
Buy carbon offsets
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Whether you trek to Nepal or drive upstate for a weekend getaway, offsetting your travel-related carbon emissions means you enjoy a carbon neutral trip while supporting eco-friendly projects.
Take an eco-volunteer vacation
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Care for endangered gibbons in Thailand or clean up a Hawaiian beach. Volunteer vacations let you take in the world's most exotic sites—and leave behind some green after you've gone.
Drive a green rental car
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Many car rental agencies now offer greener, more fuel-efficient options, including hybrid, electric, and biodiesel cars.
Hire a green limo or car service
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The next time you travel, enlist an eco-friendly limo or car service to tame your carbon footprint even if you're just shuttling back and forth from airport to hotel.
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