Green Vacation Ideas and Planning is part of our Back to School: Green Travel Basics Series.
Are you looking for ideas for your next vacation? Perhaps this time you want it to be a green vacation?Here are some of the best green vacation ideas we’ve come across.
Camp
Camping, provided you practice leave-no-trace camping, is a one of the best green vacations. It’s fun by yourself or with friends and family. Be sure to stay on trails and in designated camp sites. Look for signs and obey rules and regulations the camp area has.
Rent an RV
I’ve never done this (yet) but, renting an RV and driving across the country makes for a great green vacation. While RVs may get terrible gas mileage, your vacation will make up for this because you’re not flying nor are you using resources such as electricity at a hotel. Just make sure it’s a small RV.
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Read and Relax Vacation
Go somewhere closer to home (via car, train, or bus) and spend your entire trip reading and relaxing. Not only is this rejuvenating but it has a low impact on the environment.
Visit State and National Parks
There are state/national parks across the world. Visit them to support their conservation efforts.
Visit Family and Friends
When you visit family and friends on vacation you’re sharing resources and thus more likely to be green. Plus, you’ll get the insider’s scoop on the destination you’re visiting.
Train to Anywhere
Taking an overnight train is an incredible experience and it makes for a very green vacation. Amtrak (in the US) has more options than you might think. Looking for an ultimate train ride? Check out the Trans-Siberian. Fair warning: 7 days on a train is a very very long time.
What other green vacation ideas do you have?
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what a fun post! i’ve not heard of the RV rental. i have heard of houseboat rentals, up on the boundary waters in MN. LOVE it there! great list. thanks!
As owners of a small charter sailing business, might I suggest charter sailing? It is the original wind power, and many of the small charter companies specialize in organic and local foods. A weekend trip aboard a crewed charter sailboat is relaxing, fun, and environmentally friendly.
Fall is a great time to go for a sail. See the fall colors from the water!
Dave
i like the idea of renting the rv. as its decrease the cost and one can enjoy more in low budget holiday plan.
to my point of view, going to some camping resort will be a good idea, as one can be social too and enjoy the vacations with full comforts.