Responsible Traveler’s Eco-Vacation Planner

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Are you one of the 55.1 million people who wants to travel to places that demonstrate sustainability? This checklist of questions from Sustainable Travel International will help you evaluate your alternatives when choosing environmentally and culturally responsible destinations.

What’s the environmental policy? The travel provider should actively support environmental issues and consider its own ecological impact. Hosts and guides should encourage guests to abide by area regulations such as not disturbing wildlife and keeping vehicles on designated roads and trails.

Is it conservation oriented? Your trip should strengthen the conservation effort for the places you visit and enhance the region’s natural integrity.

• Will locals benefit financially? The travel provider or accommodation should be locally owned or operated, and local people should receive sufficient economic benefits for their work as guides, cooks, crew, and suppliers. There should be opportunities to see local communities and meet local people.

Is transportation sustainable? Travel should emphasize cycling, walking, or group taxis and vans.

  • Published on Jul 1, 2004
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