When we think about eco-friendly living, we usually think about recycling, organic

food and hybrid vehicles. Many people believe they can’t fit every aspect in the daily life to the new, environmental friendly way of living.

Therefore, when we wish to go on a holiday, the last thing we think about is ecotourism.

Ecotourism, also known as Green Travel, is holidaying in natural settings while conserving the environment and improving the welfare of the local people.

It is rather difficult to care for the planet when you are flying or renting a car.

However, you don’t have to take a holiday from taking care of the environment!

There are many ways you can become a green traveller - far beyond hiking into the depths of the rainforest or camping in the Himalayas. In fact, it's  become so much easier to travel on a clean conscience. You don't need to give up the comforts and conveniences you relish during any otherholiday.

Taking the train, if you’re travelling inside the UK or across Europe is a good solution, and a wonderful way to rediscover the essence of what real travel means.

Consider renting an eco-friendly car.  If you need a vehicle for taking day excursions far from your hotel, think about using a car-sharing program like Flexcar or Zipcar, which offers eco-friendly cars with low fees and convenient pick-up and drop-off options.

Use environmentally responsible services. Hundreds of hotels have a linen reuse program, recycling bins for guest use, energy-efficient lighting, low-flow toilets and showers and alternative energy sources. Restaurants, tour operators, car rental companies and other travel service providers are also finding new ways to keep up with travellers going green.

In addition to the U.S. Green Building Council, organizations like AAA, GreenSeal and Sustainable Travel International have launched green certification programs. States have followed suit in creating rating systems or minimum standards designed to help move businesses towards greener practices. Certified businesses frequently display their green stickers (the Green Building Council's LEED certification is the most widely recognized), making it easy for responsible tourists to spot them.

You can find additional information that will help you to plan your eco-adventure.
  http://www.greenhotels.com/