Sustainable Summer Travel Tips

(April 8, 2008 - DTN) -- As travelers begin to make summer vacation plans, Sustainable Travel International, a leading not-for-profit organization that specializes in promoting sustainable and eco-friendly tourism, offers travel tips to those who want to make a more conscious effort to be environmentally and culturally aware during their vacations.

More and more travelers want to know what they can do to help reduce their impact and respect the socio-cultural and economic needs of their destination or host country.

Green Travel Tips suggest that travelers calculate their trip’s emissions with STI’s carbon calculator and then invest in one of the offsetting portfolios, ranging from reforestation to renewable energy projects; to set a light timer in their homes when they’re away; pack a water filter and reusable water bottle; research online eco-directories for an outfitter or resort with a sustainable mission; support the local economy by shopping in locally-owned establishments; use public transportation or a bicycle to get around; make an effort to talk with the locals and understand the true character of the destination; and blog about travels or post comments online. Visit sustainabletravelinternational.org.

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