Eco-Friendly Tourism: Traveling Green

Title: Eco-Friendly Tourism: Traveling Green Category: Home, Garden Clicks: 7 Listing added: Mar 8, 2010 Comments: 0

The definition of eco-friendly tourism is rather broad - it can be used synonymously with green travel, or it can refer specifically to visiting an endangered or pristine area. Merriam-Webster defines eco-tourism as the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact. The International Ecotourism Society defines it as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. Essentially, it means traveling in a sustainable manner, visiting natural habitats, and respecting other cultures.