Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Travel

Photo: Frog
Text by Maryellen Kennedy Duckett
Photo by iStockphoto.com

50 real ways to journey responsibly—and still have fun.

We all know enough to reuse our hotel towels and request that guest room linens not be changed every day, but what else can we do to reduce our impact as we travel?

Traveling responsibly means conserving natural resources, supporting local cultures, and making a positive impact on the places we visit. This guide will help. Some steps are big, others are small, but all can make a difference, especially if we take them together.