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July is almost over and here comes August!  If you haven’t taken a vacation yet, you’re probably thinking about one, so sit back and enjoy these short little tips on making that vacation a little bit greener.

1) Find A Green Hotel – It’s easier than you may think.  There are lots of registries.  We have added a link to a couple on our website.
Registry of Environmentally Friendly Hotels
Green Hotels Association

2)  Take the Train – Rail travel has some of the lowest carbon emissions per-traveler of any form of transport.
If you need to travel a distance, look into a train with a sleeper cabin and a restaurant on board.  Some of them are very nice.  And what an interesting way to travel!

3)  Options For Getting Around Town – Try to choose a destination with a good public transit system. If you have to use a taxi, check ahead and find one that uses hybrid vehicles.  We’ve included a link to help you find a green taxi if you’re interested.  Biking is also a fun way to see the sights and unwind, and of course, walking is still the best way to get around!
Search for green taxis.
Check out this story on the 5 Best Mass Transit Cities
and while we’re at it here’s a story on the 10 Worst

4)  Volunteer Vacations – You could look into volunteer vacations which enable you to give something back while you travel.  You might end up in an exciting place, doing exciting things such as helping to save the environment or helping endangered animals.  Think Katrina or the Gulf Oil Spill, or any of the hundreds of other good causes that are out there.  We’ve included a link to make finding those vacations easier.
Volunteer Vacations.

5) The Ever Popular Staycation -  Did you ever notice that sometimes you need a vacation after you get back from a vacation?  They’re fun but they can be draining as well.  The staycation can be fun and totally relaxing!   A search for “travel activities” in and around your town will likely turn up lots of options.

That’s it for now.  Enjoy the rest of your summer and please also enjoy this little quote for the week…..

“The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving”   Author Unknown

Happy Travels!