Green Travel
Agriturismo in Sardinia
Agriturismo is a form of holidaying in farm house resorts. This type of holiday is very popular with the Germans, French and Dutch and is slowly becoming an interesting holiday choice for the British.
Reduce your carbon footprint with a staycation
If you need any further incentive to go green and holiday close to home the spectre of airport delays, potential strikes and the length of time it takes to check in and clear security will help you make your mind up!
Go green in Alsace
This is the year to choose a ‘green’ holiday in Alsace! Not only is it singled out as a region to visit in the 2010 edition of Lonely Planet’s Best In Travel guide, but there is an ever increasing range of ‘green’ accommodation on offer, varying from hotels to lodges and farms, which provide the perfect location for an eco-holiday.
Attenborough for the day
Ever wondered what it is like to be a wildlife conservation biologist? If you want to find out, but don’t want to train for a few years to become a zoologist, then Biosphere Expeditions taster days in the Broads and New Forest National Parks may just be the thing for you.
An easier rail journey for European skiers
For the increasing number of skiers keen to travel to Europe by train, the journey is now even easier.
Eco-chic weekend raises money for Warrington charity
Manchester-based luxury short break holiday specialist, Natural Retreats, has raised over £2,400 for Warrington charity Leonard Cheshire Disability, by offering a luxurious eco-chic weekend break at Natural Retreats Yorkshire Dales as a raffle prize for ITV’s star-studded ‘Newsroom’s Got Talent’ event.
Be a part of big cat conservation in Oman
This is your chance to help with vital research work on a highly endangered, yet amazing big cat by travelling to Oman with Biosphere Expeditions – the award winning, non profit making conservation specialist which has just celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Blanket Bay wins Enviro Award
Multi-award-winning Blanket Bay lodge in Glenorchy has added yet another award to its impressive line-up for 2009 - the Qualmark Enviro-Gold.
Ethical sales grow 3-fold in decade
Expenditure on ethical goods and services has grown almost three-fold in the past 10 years according to The Co-operative Bank's Ethical Consumerism Report.
KLM takes strides in sustainable air transport
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has this month operated its first ever passenger flight powered by sustainable biokerosene. KLM has also joined hands with North Sea Petroleum and Spring Associates to establish the SkyEnergy consortium.
Are budget airlines the greener option?
Delegates at this week’s UN Climate Change conference in Copenhagen should look more closely at low-cost airlines when discussing the impact of flights on climate change, says travel search engine Liligo.co.uk.
Environmental innovation at Blythswood Square
In one of the greenest spots in the heart of Glasgow stands the magnificent new five star, 100 room, low carbon and energy efficient Blysthwood Square.
Hands on ecotourism experiences in South Australia
Thanks to a growing number of ‘voluntourism’ projects across South Australia, giving up time to take part in conservation is no longer something reserved solely for gap year students.
Monarch launches onboard recycling in Manchester
Award winning airline Monarch is rolling out its onboard recycling programme to include flights from Manchester, meaning that all aluminium, plastic, glass and paper used during a flight will now be recycled on landing.
‘Sea’ the turtles on Jekyll Island in Georgia
Georgia comes to the rescue every year for sea turtles discovered stranded on beaches along the Atlantic coastline of the U.S., relocating the sick and injured turtles found on the beaches to marine centres as far south as Florida for treatment. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island was reopened in 2007, following renovations to serve as the rehabilitation, research, and education facility in Georgia.