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Cass · 03-21-2009, 03:50 PM

We often find in life that the things we enjoy the most are the worst for us. For example, when you were growing up, you may have had adults insist you eat your vegetables because they are “good for you.” At the time you were probably frustrated and perplexed. It wouldn't be until later in life, that you realized that this relationship with things does not only pertain to eating healthily.

If you have tried to adapt your lifestyle to be more Earth conscious, you have probably seen a similar relationship. For example, you may have asked yourself the question: Why are things that are the easiest to do, the most convenient, the most enjoyable, and oftentimes the least expensive, the things that tend to do the most harm to the environment? So, in the attempt not to make daily life impossible, we try to balance these things the best we can.

Our actions have an impact on the environment not only in our daily lives, but at special times too. For instance, when we go on vacation, we sometimes like to leave everything behind for a while, including the good habits we've incorporated into a lifestyle of living green. The following are some suggestions that you can use when planning a vacation so that you can still have fun and get plenty of rest and relaxation without taking a vacation from being green.

A simple solution to the dilemma of planning a green vacation would be to stay home. If this is done, you can simply maintain your everyday green routine. At the same time, you can allow yourself to do extra cleaning and household projects that may have been put off. By not traveling anywhere, you not only save energy resources that would have been consumed getting to and from your destination, but you will also save money.

Assuming that you do plan to travel somewhere during....

kaylaris · 03-24-2009, 02:55 AM

Those are great tips, I try to be as green as I can but sometimes it is hard. What I've seen lately when booking a flight is the ability to buy carbon offsets at the point of sale, this is a great idea and I have been doing this any time I book a flight, it isn't that much money and although it may not make a difference but if everyone does it, it could make a big difference.

bammer · 03-30-2009, 08:39 AM

Good tips. One thing that I found on a recent trip was that I decided to walk instead of ride taxis or trains from one point to another. I had been to Manila many times and I even lived there for awhile a few years ago. Amazingly I notice things that I never saw before when I walked from one place to another. On a train or taxi the area goes by so fast but when I walked I was able to see things I never noticed before. I think this could also be true in a vacation. Often we go on the "package tour" and see parts but what do we miss from the bus or van?

sapna · 10-31-2009, 07:46 AM

Hey its great,What u said about green tourism is to stay at home. Dont u think that it will be difficult as kids must acquire some knowledge about different places ,about their climate ,life style , ...etc.If they are locked in homes they will become as A Frog in the well.

greenpie · 11-01-2009, 04:05 AM

yes i know what you are saying the is called "the modern cave". million years ago we got out of our caves and start to explore the world and now we are sitting at home and let the world come to us. i personaly dont find any reason to get out of my home.

cheril · 11-02-2009, 07:21 PM

well i am trying to be green.. I mean using and doing things that can help at least save environment ..good tips you've posted here..I am sure we become more aware of this green thing and how to do it in our specially way at home or anywhere else..

homebrewer · 12-01-2009, 01:59 AM

If you want to get a green vacation, go to countries like japan where you could see the most green fabrications to make our lives better.

Merana · 12-05-2009, 12:14 PM

I don't think I would choose "staying home" as vacation... I love my home and spend a lot of time in it, leaving only when necessary, but once a year I'd like to take a short trip and see other places. Last year we went to Niagara Falls, it was beautiful.

tecshift · 01-13-2010, 04:48 PM

I think that those who enjoy travelling and are longing to go to a specific place should be able to do so, but they should be made aware of the impact that they have on the environment. Prices should be adjusted to include the environmental impact in the fair, not only the fuel price (which should gradually go up in time as well). I heard Richard Branson say that the UK government may impose a cap on airline travel. We have gone too far, everyboddy is just hopping away for a day or two for the sake of it. Travel to other countries should not just be sight seeing, it should also include getting to know the other culture, getting some very special work experience or learn a language. But this is personal choice. It is up to the market to offer these choices. I'd say, the market, i.e. the price will decide.

03-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#1
Cass Administrator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver &... Posts: 1,023	Green Vacationing Tips We often find in life that the things we enjoy the most are the worst for us. For example, when you were growing up, you may have had adults insist you eat your vegetables because they are “good for you.” At the time you were probably frustrated and perplexed. It wouldn't be until later in life, that you realized that this relationship with things does not only pertain to eating healthily. If you have tried to adapt your lifestyle to be more Earth conscious, you have probably seen a similar relationship. For example, you may have asked yourself the question: Why are things that are the easiest to do, the most convenient, the most enjoyable, and oftentimes the least expensive, the things that tend to do the most harm to the environment? So, in the attempt not to make daily life impossible, we try to balance these things the best we can. Our actions have an impact on the environment not only in our daily lives, but at special times too. For instance, when we go on vacation, we sometimes like to leave everything behind for a while, including the good habits we've incorporated into a lifestyle of living green. The following are some suggestions that you can use when planning a vacation so that you can still have fun and get plenty of rest and relaxation without taking a vacation from being green. A simple solution to the dilemma of planning a green vacation would be to stay home. If this is done, you can simply maintain your everyday green routine. At the same time, you can allow yourself to do extra cleaning and household projects that may have been put off. By not traveling anywhere, you not only save energy resources that would have been consumed getting to and from your destination, but you will also save money. Assuming that you do plan to travel somewhere during....

01-13-2010, 04:48 PM	#9
tecshift Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: France Posts: 14	the travel industry will probably change I think that those who enjoy travelling and are longing to go to a specific place should be able to do so, but they should be made aware of the impact that they have on the environment. Prices should be adjusted to include the environmental impact in the fair, not only the fuel price (which should gradually go up in time as well). I heard Richard Branson say that the UK government may impose a cap on airline travel. We have gone too far, everyboddy is just hopping away for a day or two for the sake of it. Travel to other countries should not just be sight seeing, it should also include getting to know the other culture, getting some very special work experience or learn a language. But this is personal choice. It is up to the market to offer these choices. I'd say, the market, i.e. the price will decide.

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03-24-2009, 02:55 AM	#2
kaylaris Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Those are great tips, I try to be as green as I can but sometimes it is hard. What I've seen lately when booking a flight is the ability to buy carbon offsets at the point of sale, this is a great idea and I have been doing this any time I book a flight, it isn't that much money and although it may not make a difference but if everyone does it, it could make a big difference.

03-30-2009, 08:39 AM	#3
bammer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	Good tips. One thing that I found on a recent trip was that I decided to walk instead of ride taxis or trains from one point to another. I had been to Manila many times and I even lived there for awhile a few years ago. Amazingly I notice things that I never saw before when I walked from one place to another. On a train or taxi the area goes by so fast but when I walked I was able to see things I never noticed before. I think this could also be true in a vacation. Often we go on the "package tour" and see parts but what do we miss from the bus or van?

10-31-2009, 07:46 AM	#4
sapna Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Hey its great,What u said about green tourism is to stay at home. Dont u think that it will be difficult as kids must acquire some knowledge about different places ,about their climate ,life style , ...etc.If they are locked in homes they will become as A Frog in the well.

11-01-2009, 04:05 AM	#5
greenpie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	yes i know what you are saying the is called "the modern cave". million years ago we got out of our caves and start to explore the world and now we are sitting at home and let the world come to us. i personaly dont find any reason to get out of my home.

11-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#6
cheril Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 30	well i am trying to be green.. I mean using and doing things that can help at least save environment ..good tips you've posted here..I am sure we become more aware of this green thing and how to do it in our specially way at home or anywhere else..

12-01-2009, 01:59 AM	#7
homebrewer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 10	If you want to get a green vacation, go to countries like japan where you could see the most green fabrications to make our lives better.

12-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#8
Merana Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 16	I don't think I would choose "staying home" as vacation... I love my home and spend a lot of time in it, leaving only when necessary, but once a year I'd like to take a short trip and see other places. Last year we went to Niagara Falls, it was beautiful.