The Bite:
Then answer. Go on an eco-adventure, a trip that will enrich your vacation memories, the environment and especially the local people. Plus, you'll have a good excuse to get a little wild.
Is nature calling?
05.23.2007
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 05/23/2007 - 12:01am.
The Benefits:
- Makes extra-good use of your tourism dough. Have a great experience while supporting sustainability and local economies.
- Getting off the beaten path. Most eco-tours are designed for small groups, which helps if you wanna get down with the locals.
- Not just for campers. With many eco-tours, you have the option of staying at boutique green hotels or even in local homes.
Personally Speaking:
Jen's not exactly what you'd call a Disney World devotee; she prefers trips like her Costa Rican eco-adventure. Check out the online photo album from her trip at the Ideal Bite blog.
Wanna Try:
- EcoTour Directory - lists over 65 eco-holiday providers.
- G.A.P. Adventures - offers tours for groups of 12 or fewer and encourages carbon offsetting.
- Sierra Club Outings - tour the world with other eco-conscious travelers.
- Sustainable Travel International - a non-profit that helps you book all sorts of eco-adventures, from archaeological digs to yoga tours.
- Relief Riders International - guided horseback rides that let you help the Red Cross and distribute books to kids along the way.
- Responsible Travel - awesome trip packages geared toward UK Biters.
Cocktail Fact
The next frontier: the Russian Space Agency's space tourism program is sold out through 2009, despite its $20 million-per-ticket price tag.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Biter families of 4 spend their average domestic vacation dollars on eco-tours, each 2-week vacation we'll put $36,540,000 toward more sustainable travel.
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