Traveling the Green Way

Yorkshire Post writes Green travel plans for fire staff
OnTheSnow.com writes about Going Green in Northeast Ski Country
Daily Express reports Fish spa is still new in M’sia
Seattle Sustainable Travel Examiner writes Planting Empowerment Partners with Tour Operators for Carbon Offsets
Marin Independent Journal reports New ferry is a welcome sign of green progress
The Scotsman writes about Glasgow to London by train in 4 1/2 hours

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New York Post writes Bloomberg’s Big Pedal Push for Bike Lanes
The Baltimore Sun reports on Going green to the Galapagos
Times Online writes Dubai feels the heat in climate of change
Express India reports on How green was my city: eco-tourism on wheels shows impact of pollution
VenturaCounty Star writes about Taking the Kids: Take your environmental consciousness along on next trip

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Mount Shasta Herald writes about Local guide goes global
TravelDailyNews reports SpaFinder announces Top 10 Spa trends to watch in 2009
Taiwan News writes Kaohsiung to launch self-service bike rental system
The Daily Green writes Offset Your Carbs

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Times Online reports on The Times Green Spaces Travel Awards, 2008
Essential Travel News writes Portugal is a “green” holiday destination
The Jakarta Post writes Bali spa industry told to be environmentally friendly
Travel Biz Monitor reports TOFT to promote Responsible Tourism in national parks in India
Taiwan News writes Taiwan’s railway welcomes first ‘green’ station

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The Huffington Post writes Less Holiday Travel Makes for a Greener Thanksgiving
San Francisco Chronicle reports Bay Area ferry fleet welcomes new green boat
Hotel & Managements writes Carlson Hotels Worldwide launches Green Guide tool to help properties in sustainability efforts
TravelDailyNews reports Family budget resort in Thailand honoured in Responsible Tourism Awards
The Green Life writes about Green Clubbin’
Green Travels reports Historic Santa Monica Hotel Re-Opens with Green Features

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Seeking a Christmas or New Year getaway that’s good for you, your destination and your wallet?  UK ethical travel company responsibletravel.com still has green holidays worldwide available.  They range from venturing to Egypt for a spiritual yoga retreat, partying in Rio on a dance holiday to volunteering with children in Sri Lanka.
Here are several Christmas or New Year getaways from responsibletravel.com :

Dordogne self catering cabin for two – special festive package – £650 for Christmas week
“This cosy, off-grid cabin is the ideal romantic retreat for those wanting to spend a traditional Christmas away from the commercialism. Enjoy …read more

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The Gainesville Sun writes Eco-tourism: It’s the wheel thing
Chicago Tribune writes Eco-certified hotel a natural for organic San Francisco
Stuff.co.nz reports Tourism urged to lift game
Bangkok Post writes Thailand’s service industry needs to become more green
Courier Mail reports Not just rockstars rock out green events

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AME Info writes Dubai Marriott hotels go green
WCNC.com asks Are you surprised? Nation’s greenest hotel is in NC
Malaysia Star writes about Inspiring, earth-friendly retreats
TerraCurve.com reports Sri Lanka Tourism presents DVD on tourism and climate change
G-Online writes “Geo-experience” the new travel buzz
GreenMuze reports on Finding Green Bali

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Pittsburgh Post Gazette writes Touting eco-credentials is hot marketing trend for hotels
Toronto Star writes Going Green doesn’t have to put you in the red
Glasgow Evening Times writes about Cash boost for travel info bus
4Hoteliers write about China’s first carbon-neutral hotel
The Telluride Watch reports Vail Leads the Way in Sustainability
HotelClub Travel Blog lists Nine Trouble-free Ways to Travel Greener

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 Sri Lanka’s KumbukRiver Eco Extraordinaire resort has won the World’s Leading Eco-Lodge Award at the recent World Travel Awards 2008 in Dubai.
“Sustainability and green tourism are becoming major economic drivers for the tourism industry and we are delighted that Sri Lanka is gaining international recognition for its eco tourism initiatives,” says Heba Al Ghais Al Mansoori, Middle East Director of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.
Situated 250 km from Colombo, in the Okkampitiya, the echo lodge borders the Kumbukkan Oya, a Sri Lankan river that never runs dry .   Its eco plan includes “a commitment to preserving the habitat, planting a …read more

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