Eco Friendly Travel

Tips for Eco-Friendly travel

Living green is a mindset to care and preserve our planet. Just because you are away does not mean you have to abandon your earth friendly habits. We travel every day; on the way to the grocery store, commuting to work, visiting a neighbor or taking a lengthy vacation overseas, in every aspect of your travels and here are always simple ways to be thoughtful about our eco-system and reduce your carbon footprint around the world. Have your own eco-friendly vacation and let us help you with your arrangements.

• Save paper
  Rather than printing directions, hotel names or flight information, use technology and have it sent to your cell phone. Useful sites: MapQuest; HopStop 1(888) 2-HOPSTOP
• Transportation
  Flying is of course a lot faster and if you have to fly direct (non-stop) flights is the least harmful way, we can help you find an itinerary that will suit you best. Of course in Europe flying can be avoided and trains are a great way to get around. Travel Services can assist you with Rail passes to travel within Europe.
• Hotels
  When booking a hotel, many now participate in effective recycling program, have policies to reduce consumption and are energy efficient. Many properties belong to the Green Hotel Association and we can help you find one; brands like Hyatt, Comfort Inn, Radisson, Ramada and many others.
• During your stay Keep in mind all the things that you do at home and practice the same while you’re away at a hotel or around a town.
  • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
  • Keep the showers short.
  • Turn off the lights if you are not in the room.
  • Reuse sheets and towels.
  • Bring your own toiletries. If you must use hotel’s supply, bring the remainder home with you to finish it off.
  • Do use public transportation, rent bikes or walk while sight-seeing.
  • Avoid purchasing over packaged souvenirs.