Tuesday, April 21, 2009

It's that time again...

Just like last year, we're celebrating our favorite holiday with a juicy round-up of fresh-picked eco news straight from the web. Here are some of our favorite picks for inspirational stories that will have you packing a suitcase before you submit for the time off.

Are we missing a great article that you found (or wrote)? Drop us a comment and we'll post the link.

Green, mainstream and A hybrid for a day (Budget Travel)
Hotel chains that have eco'd up and tips on hybrid car rentals

Earth Day signals a trend in eco travel (New York Daily News)
Don't say we didn't tell you it would catch on soon enough...

Volunteer for the planet (Grist)
"Screw Earth Day" and make every day count with voluntourism

Guilt-free getaways (New York Times)
Service, value and personal fulfillment: An easy recession vacation?

Authentic shopping guide (National Geographic Travel)
Grab handcrafted goods on your next excursion

National Parks in pictures (Away.com)
A stunning reminder of travel uninterrupted

Ecotourist hot spots (Sherman's Travel)
A round up of trendy destinations, including Botswana and Antarctica

The best adventures of 2009 (Outside)
The most droolworthy, wanderlust-inducing trips of this year

Community-based tourism: going native (Ode Magazine)
Turn travel as you know it on its head by leaving hotels and going local

Best save-the-earth trips (Travel + Leisure)
This slideshow takes you from India to China on missions for the better good

Of course, in true ecotourism form, don't ever forget that sometimes, your own backyard can be the most interesting of destinations.

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