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Get Going

Get Outta Town.
Ready to relax? Take a vacation -- an environment-friendly getaway. What's that? You don't care to sleep on the ground and dine on nuts and berries? No worries. Ecotourism runs the gamut, from plush hotels to rustic cabins to more au naturel accommodations; but no matter the lodging, all eco-friendly destinations encourage travel that treads lightly over Planet Earth and conserves resources.

For a full-service luxurious getaway that won't completely pummel your eco-conscience, the Amaryllis Beach Resort in Christ Church, Barbados, West Indies, may be the ticket. It boasts amenities like golf and banquet facilities, but is also committed to water and energy conservation. Or, for a simpler escape, check out the Maho Bay Camps in St. John, Virgin Islands, where tent-cottages with simple furnishings and elevated walkways deter soil erosion and protect the beach and coral.

Last chance for extra Eco Hero points! Try a working vacation. But wait -- it's more fun than it sounds! The Sierra Club, the American Hiking Society and the World Wildlife Fund all offer service trips that mix saving the earth with amazing locales. Whether it's improving trails in the Virgin Islands or searching for artifacts with U.S. Forest Service archeologists in Utah, these memorable trips are affordable and serve a valuable purpose.

Instead of a spring break to an overcrowded resort or a summer vacation to a noisy theme park, why not get family or friends together and do something you can be proud of? Now, that will earn you an Eco Hero badge of honor.

From Reader's Digest - April 2006

 

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• Are You an Eco Hero?
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• 6 Alternative Fuels That Make Sense
• Six alternative fuels that finally make sense.
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• Energy Savings Strategy
• 8 Steps to lower your gas and electric bills.
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• Organic on Ice
• You can reap the benefits of organic fruits and veggies in any season.
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• Making Mud Pies
• Those outdoor experiences nourish the brain and body -- and nurture a love of nature.
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