Traveling Green - And We Don't Mean Seasick

by WiredBerries Editors — November 29, 2007

Considering a beach getaway this winter? Lie on the beach with peace of mind by traveling green. New American Dream offers resources for green travel as well as reasons you should consider the social and environmental impact of tourism:

• The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has a searchable directory of businesses and organizations that offer green travel options.
• Planeta.com , the "global journal of practical ecotourism," offers a World Travel Directory . Click on the country to go to a list of operators.
• Sustainable Travel International offers an online eco-directory destination guide, searchable by desired vacation experience (biking, beach, etc.) and/or destination.
• The Rainforest Alliance has created "a directory of programs currently working to bring principles of sustainability to tourism operations around the globe."
• The greenest and most affordable vacations are generally those that avoid planes and minimize driving, so check out about.com's State Parks guide to find a great destination in your own backyard.
• Google has recently added a special feature to their Map service that helps you find green travel options and gives virtual tours of some locations.