Sustainable Travel

PHOTOS: Hiking Kauai's Ne Pali Coast And Princeville, Hawaii

Starre Vartan | Posted 03.09.2012

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Starre Vartan

I think of a destination wedding as a genuine excuse to blow my travel budget -- and see the stunningly beautiful Na Pali Coast at the same time.

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5 Ways To Make Your Travel Sustainable

Winnie So | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Voluntourism, Volunteer Travel, Local Guides, Jose Ramos-Horta, Philanthropic Travel, Sustainable Travel, Future Generations, Travel News
Winnie So

By the end of a 10-day trip that took me from Nairobi to the Laikipia District to the Masai Mara, I was a looking at the world through a different lens. Most empowering was the idea that travel can change lives. By bringing travelers into the lives of local communities, the lives of both are transformed.

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Lather Up! Select Hotels Come Clean With Ingenious Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative

Eddie Fernandez | Posted 11.16.2011

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Eddie Fernandez

Their simple vision was, and still is, to collect and recycle the soap and shampoo products the hotel industry discards every day.

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Sustainable Tourism, Conservation and Culture Flourish in Fiji

Deborah Bassett | Posted 08.30.2011

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Deborah Bassett

The Republic of Fiji is comprised of 332 islands. On a recent trip to the town of Savusavu, located on Fiji's second largest island of Vanua Levu, I was pleasantly surprised to discover several eco-friendly treasures.

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'Green' Travel Tips for a More Mindful Journey

Margaret Hyde | Posted 08.15.2011

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Margaret Hyde

Mindful travel involves asking questions and making sustainable choices in how and where you travel and choose to stay.

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Home Belongs to the Traveler

Leah Mayor | Posted 05.25.2011

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Leah Mayor

It is in community gatherings and traditions that I look to understand how we might be better at bringing communities together -- not just as part of a distant past, but in order to forge a new kind of future.

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Tourism for Tomorrow Awards Showcase Sustainable Tourism Initiatives

Karen Rubin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Karen Rubin

A small beach lodge helping to lift a community out of poverty is among the twelve finalists in the 2011 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Judges will now visit each of the finalists to make in-depth assessments.

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Transforming Every Day Tasks Through Travel

Leah Mayor | Posted 05.25.2011

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Leah Mayor

A conscientious, participatory vacation provides experiences that are meaningful to us as travelers partly because they are meaningful to the communities we visit.

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Promoting Productive Travel

Leah Mayor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Grand Tour, Tourism, History of Travel, Eco-Travel, Travel With a Purpose, Sustainability, Community, Taking Root, Sustainable Travel, Travel News
Leah Mayor

Our motivation to travel rests deeper than the desire for Niagara Falls key chains, Disney World t-shirts, and other brightly colored tchotchkes.

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Tribewanted Sierra Leone: Official Launch!

Filippo Bozotti | Posted 05.25.2011

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Filippo Bozotti

Two weeks have passed since we officially launched. It has been a remarkable success, filled with experiences to last a lifetime, as well as major headaches that have tested our resolve.

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PHOTOS: 10 Sustainable Travel Trips Worth Taking

Posted 05.25.2011

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The motto of many travelers: Ditch modern civilization and go wild! (Just be responsible about it.) We all want to give back, just not always on vaca...

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Is Ecotourism Sustainable?

Matthew Long | Posted 05.25.2011

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Matthew Long

Last year I actually won a sweepstakes for a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Beyond Darwin, I knew nothing of the archipelago. However, my week touring this eco-wonder changed my life and perception of ecotourism forever.

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PHOTOS: 9 Amazing Eco-Tourism Travel Ideas

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 09.20.2011

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Summer is the perfect time for travel, so make your summer vacation count by picking a fun and eco-friendly trip. The International Ecotourism Society...

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True to Their Word, Pura Vida Exemplifies Costa Rica's Sustainability Efforts

Gina Furia Rubel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gina Furia Rubel

Costa Rica is a trailblazer in sustainable tourism. As Arenas del Mar and their amazing staff proved, it is not necessary to sacrifice luxury and five-star feel for sustainability.

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Costa Rica: Still Some of the Greenest Travel Around

Claire Bidwell Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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Claire Bidwell Smith

In August my husband and I traveled to Costa Rica for what was supposed to be one of the world's first "Carbon Neutral Vacations." Our 7 day, 6 night trip began with a stay in San Jose.

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Denver Hotels Switch To Sustainable Wooden Keycards For Democratic National Convention

Denver Business Journal | Posted 05.25.2011

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At least during the Democratic National Convention, traditional plastic hotel key cards will go the way of the Whig Party. Sustainable Cards LLC of B...

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