Earth Day reminds us to be better Citizens of the Planet. After all, it’s the only one we’ve got! Here are some easy vacation ideas from Trusted Tours and Attractions to travel greener this year.

•1)                  Go to eco-friendly destinations - With research, you can discover places to travel that embrace a greener attitude. You don’t have to march through the jungle or trek across Antarctica to find sustainable journeys. Right here in the United States cities like San Francisco, California are thinking green thoughts.

•2)                  Pack light then cut it by a third - Do you really need five pairs of shoes for that weekend trip? Maybe not. Every ounce you can avoid carrying adds up to fuel savings on your trip.

•3)                  Think about your transportation - Walking is better than biking is better than trains is better than ships and planes. Sometimes you just have to get there. Take non-stop flights which save landing and takeoff fuel. Choose to add a blend of walking and biking tours in your activity mix. Think low impact excursions while still having fun.

•4)                  Consume local products - Whenever possible, eat, drink and use local products to reduce shipping costs to you destination. This also supports the local economies for a positive effect.

•5)                  Do business with greener companies - Find Greener hotel, restaurant, tour and transportation companies wherever you travel. Many excellent resources are now gathering these for you like http://www.greenhotels.com/  and  http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/

•6)                  Consider a volunteer vacation - Rewarding and renewing, volunteer vacations are becoming more popular. Whether rebuilding in New Orleans, Louisiana or painting in Costa Rica the opportunity to serve has never been more available.

Green travel doesn’t have to mean sacrifice and discomfort. It does mean more thoughtful planning and choices to reduce your impact on the environment. Developing these habits now will pay dividends forever. Happy Earth Day!

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