Green travel advice from HolidayExtras.com
By Jonathan Clarke
Ecotourism places its focus on responsible travel with minimal negative impact on the environment.
With a focus on travelling to protected areas of outstanding natural beauty one of its main aims, ecotourism is dedicated to helping preserve the natural environment and boost local economies and cultures.
"The HolidayExtras.com guide to green travel is designed to try and help you think more responsibly about your next holiday and its environmental impact."
Ecotourism may have lofty goals, but they're goals that are becoming ever more necessary. While the modern age has brought us low-budget, easy air travel, the increase in flights means that our holidays are pumping more and more carbon into the atmosphere than ever before. Time, then, to give extra thought as to how to offset it.
The HolidayExtras.com guide to green travel is designed to help you think more responsibly about your next holiday and its environmental impact. We'll help advise you on where to go, what to do when you get there and what you can do before you leave home. For the most dedicated among you, we'll also provide tips on staying green at the airport.
Green travel advice from HolidayExtras.com
By Jonathan Clarke
Remember that being green when travelling will often mean doing all the small things right.
You don't necessarily need to be the ecotourist that's off volunteering on far-flung environmental projects to make a difference. Simply doing things like remembering to turn off electrical appliances and using less water will play an important role in turning your holiday green. Follow the steps in our guide and you'll be well on your way to achieving this goal and helping to lessen the impact of air travel on the environment.
If you feel that we've anything missing from our guide or that you have a fantastic tip for staying green on holiday, leave your feedback on our tips and advice page.
Remember to book your airport parking, airport hotels and airport lounges with HolidayExtras.com.
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