Melting polar ice. The “almost” glacier-less scenery at Glacier National Park. I’ve seen the changes in our Earth on my baby boomer travels. I’m no scientist so I can’t say for sure whether it’s caused by global warming or simply a climatological phase or a combination of the two. But I do know that humans contribute to the problem. So how can baby boomer travelers experience the world without hurting our planet? Reading this article on green travel tips from msnbc.com is a start.
The next step? Collecting and using resources that will help you plan a greener trip:
- The International Ecotourism Society offers education, conferences and information on eco-destinations, including an online auction for trips.
- Interested in carbon offsetting? TravelPost publishes a Carbon Offset Guide, evaluating companies that sell carbon offsets.
- At Environmentally Friendly Hotels, you’ll find a comprehensive listing of green lodging, including bed and breakfasts, lodges, hotels, resorts, motels and inns.
- For a long list of green travel resources, check out Independent Traveler.
- Subscribe to the green travel blog, Traveling the Green Way, for a daily dose of green travel ideas.
Should we stop traveling all together? Not this baby boomer. Traveling has been the catalyst to encourage me to do my part to protect our world. My suggestion for traveling greener? Start at home. Using good environmental practices on a daily basis will make the most difference.
Do you have strategies for green travel? Share them here by posting a comment.
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Hi,
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Hi,
Your site is one of my favorites seen around blog explosion. Keep up the good work.
I enjoy reading your blog. It is great to find someone who can find the fun things in life!
I wish you all the best in all years. I look forward to developing a friendship and networking with you.
With Regards,
Karoly Domonyi
http://www.ariestrade.com
Twitter: WanderingEds
April 21, 2009 at 2:31 pm
green travel is so very important – thanks for giving us such great links today!
Twitter: WanderingEds
April 21, 2009 at 2:31 pm
green travel is so very important – thanks for giving us such great links today!
Terrific post on responsible travel. Happy Earth Day, Donna.
Terrific post on responsible travel. Happy Earth Day, Donna.
Wonderful article! After looking over past articles I decided to sign up on your email blog list – I thoroughly enjoy enjoy reading your stories. You always have such lovely photos!
I use Environmentally Friendly Hotels too, and now I’m off to explore the International Ecotourism Society. Thanks for the tips!
Wonderful article! After looking over past articles I decided to sign up on your email blog list – I thoroughly enjoy enjoy reading your stories. You always have such lovely photos!
I use Environmentally Friendly Hotels too, and now I’m off to explore the International Ecotourism Society. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the mention in your article. I hope your readers will not only use the site for their travels but also let us know how the hotels they use hold up, and I hope they’ll submit hotels that aren’t on the list.
Happy green travels, everyone!
-Kit
Thanks for the mention in your article. I hope your readers will not only use the site for their travels but also let us know how the hotels they use hold up, and I hope they’ll submit hotels that aren’t on the list.
Happy green travels, everyone!
-Kit
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:30 am
Thanks for stopping by, Kit. I’ll be checking the list. Will report back my impressions. Hope you’ll visit My Itchy Travel Feet again.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:32 am
Thanks for the complements. I’m glad you’ve subscribed.
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April 22, 2009 at 12:33 am
Welcome to My Itchy Travel Feet. Hope you’ll visit often.
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April 22, 2009 at 12:33 am
Glad you stopped by.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:33 am
Happy Earth Day to you, too.
Nice list of resources. I’d love to add our Green Travel 101 (Specifically the 25 Days to Green Travel Series) to the list. Check out the pictures Kimberly put together on this post (they are truly tragic and beautiful) http://gogreentravelgreen.com/25-days-to-green-travel/31-reasons-to-travel-green-in-pictures/
Nice list of resources. I’d love to add our Green Travel 101 (Specifically the 25 Days to Green Travel Series) to the list. Check out the pictures Kimberly put together on this post (they are truly tragic and beautiful) http://gogreentravelgreen.com/25-days-to-green-travel/31-reasons-to-travel-green-in-pictures/
Wow! You have some great resources to help make our vacations more environmentally friendly. I use http://www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com when I am looking for places to stay, too. They offer so many different places all over the world.
Wow! You have some great resources to help make our vacations more environmentally friendly. I use http://www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com when I am looking for places to stay, too. They offer so many different places all over the world.
New green travel tip check before you fly where you can buy your duty free on arrival at http://www.dutyfreeonarrival.com
A valuable resource for hoteliers, EcoGreenHotel.com is dedicated to helping hotels address environmental issues and implement environmentally friendly initiatives.
For more info visithttp://www.ecogreenhotel.com
A valuable resource for hoteliers, EcoGreenHotel.com is dedicated to helping hotels address environmental issues and implement environmentally friendly initiatives.
For more info visithttp://www.ecogreenhotel.com
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:30 am
Thanks for stopping by, Kit. I’ll be checking the list. Will report back my impressions. Hope you’ll visit My Itchy Travel Feet again.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:32 am
Thanks for the complements. I’m glad you’ve subscribed.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:33 am
Happy Earth Day to you, too.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:33 am
Glad you stopped by.
Twitter: DonnaLHull
April 22, 2009 at 12:33 am
Welcome to My Itchy Travel Feet. Hope you’ll visit often.
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