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Employees Directed to Use ‘Green’ Hotels - 2009-11-09
As more companies consider the environmental impact of their business travel, employees increasingly are being asked to stay in hotels that meet certain environmental standards, including “green” certification.

Greening Up Your Cruise Vacation - 2009-11-03
Are you planning a cruise vacation and looking for greener options?

Cruise Lines and Ports Make Green Efforts - 2009-09-03
Green Chip Living Contributing Editor Brigid Darragh talks about the cruise line industry's recent efforts at reducing waste, at sea and at port.

Responsible Travel vs. Eco Friendly Travel - 2009-09-03
Here at Go Green Travel Green we talk about “Green Travel.” But, there are lots of other words out there with similar meanings, specifically “responsible travel” and “eco friendly travel”. So what’s the difference?

World’s First Green Hotels Directory Launched - 2009-08-24
The GreenHotels Directory, the first online reservation system designed for travelers seeking environmentally-friendly hotel accommodations, was launched today by a partnership between Environment News Service and ARES Travel Network. Now, for the first time, business and vacation travelers are able to instantly locate and make online reservations at hotels offering responsible conservation features.

Green Travel - 2009-06-05
Wi-Fi from 32,000 feet and the truth about green travel

The hard truth of green luxury travel - 2009-06-04
"Green" has become yet another upscale offer for hotels and resorts around the world. The concept allows a premium to be charged – and justifiably so, given the increased expenses that come with minimizing environmental impact. Guests get to feel good when they indulge, and the hotel makes a few extra bucks. Everyone wins, right?

How To Boat Greener - 2009-05-21
The Clean Boater Program recommends these tips:

EarthQuest Institute Plans for "Epcot- Styled" Green Theme Park in Houston - 2009-04-14
"The new EarthQuest development will encompass retail stores, an outlet mall, restaurants and hotels, a convention center, office space, a research facility, a zoo — and "green" homes, according to Don Holbrook, president and CEO of the EarthQuest Institute..."

Own A Hybrid? Stay One Night Free At Ithaca’s Eco Bed & Breakfasts - 2009-04-09
How’s this for a great promotion? Eco-lodges around Ithaca, NY — located in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region — are offering a free night’s stay to anyone who comes in a hybrid.

Tailwind Outdoor receives eco-certification through Sustainable Travel International - 2009-04-08
Sustainable Travel International announced that Tailwind Outdoor’s eco-lodge, located near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has just received a 2-star rating through its Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program (STEP).

TripAdvisor Unearths Top 10 Green Eco-mmodations - 2009-04-06
TripAdvisor®, the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced its top 10 eco-friendly accommodations, according to TripAdvisor editors and travelers.

Green Travel Month in VA - 2009-04-01
With Virginia marking the 40th anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” marketing campaign and environmentalists the world over looking forward to Earth Day 2009, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine Tuesday declared April as “Virginia Green Travel Month.”

Economic Blues Don't Fade Rise Of Green Travel Management - 2009-03-30
Green travel management has not waned despite a soured economy and travel buyers' focus increasingly turning to finding cost savings. Buyers have made environmental awareness part of such broader travel-curbing demand management initiatives as remote conferencing deployment, and suppliers' green credentials continue to mature.

The Trek Stop - 2009-03-19
"Nestled within 22 acres of forest but easily accessible by bus, and designed with both environmental friendliness and comfort in mind, The Trek Stop is the ideal base for exploring Cayo or just relaxing in a natural setting. WIth the ambience of an eco-jungle lodge but with budget hotel prices, The Trek Stop was named one of the best lodging values in Belize by Lan Sluder's Belize First! and is recommended by Rough Guides, Moon's Belize Handbook, Lonely Planet, and Fodor's guide books..."

In the Bahamas, Paradise Without Guilt - 2009-03-19
"Trade winds, sun and current — Mr. Sklar, 41, a Savannah, Ga., developer, and his partners plan to harness all of them to generate electricity on Star Island (www.starislandbahamas.com), a 35-acre cay near the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. The goal is to turn the island, now home to nothing but sand, coral rock and trees, into the world’s first truly carbon-neutral resort island — uncompromisingly luxurious, but without any reliance on fossil fuels that add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere..."

Eco Tourism in India - 2009-03-12
Ecotourism destinations in India. "Rishikesh- In Sanskrit, Rishikesh means -he who has conquered his senses. Rishikesh is centered by the Holy River Ganga. This is among the best place for river rafting as here the Ganga is bounded by the green Himalayas from both the sides. Rishikesh is popular center of learning yoga and here we have many of the ayurvedic pharmacies."

The fall of green travel - 2009-02-19
"So where does that leave you? Here are a few thoughts about traveling in a post-green world..."

It's Getting Easier to Be Green - 2009-02-17
"Environmentally conscious travelers now have a wide-ranging choice of luxurious resorts, where they can kick back and relax with a clean conscience (tree-hugging optional)..."

Eco Lodges Around the World - 2009-02-12
"Designed to be in harmony with their surroundings, eco lodges offer travelers an intimate getaway in a natural setting. They are often found in remote locations and range from basic budget to high-end luxury, although the latter is more often the case." The following article gives 6 locations of Eco Lodges featured on Ecotourism Logue.

Maho Bay Camps - 2009-02-12
"Although Maho Bay Camps is probably the most highly praised ecotourism destination in the world, we had modest beginnings. In 1976, we built 18 tent-cottages on 16 foot square platforms in the Virgin Islands National Park using hand construction methods which left the natural environment virtually undisturbed. The platforms were connected by elevated walkways to avoid soil erosion which endangers the beach and fragile coral. This sensitive land use stimulated an explosion of favorable press which has encouraged our growth to 114 units, connected by an extensive network of stairs and boardwalks."

Top 10 Eco Resorts - 2009-02-12
Reducing our carbon footprints is becoming a priority for many of us, and where you live plays a large part in this. Luckily, saving the planet doesn’t have to mean going back to basics – as these luxurious, state-of-the-art green developments reveal…"

Top Island Destination Ecolodges - 2009-02-12
National Geographic brings you an introduction and brief description of the top island destination ecolodges, ranging from the Maldives to Mozambique.