Today’s earnings will be donated to The Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org)

One day a year we like to remind you (cause we forget too!):

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Part of Windows Live Spaces, EcoTrip is four students making their way across the country by bike, train and other eco-friendly modes of transportation. Along the way they are stopping to raise eco awareness and perform volunteer activities. You can follow their adventure and get some useful eco travel tips along the way. The tour ends July 7th at Giants Stadium with a concert.
Eco Trip Summer 2007

Ecuadorian President, Rafael Correa has decreed that the Galapagos Islands are “at risk”. If considering a trip to the Galapagos Islands to see this this “living laboratory of evolution” …it is imperative to pick a reputable tour guide. The Galapagos Conservancy are a group that raises more than $2 million annually to fund the conservation work of the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS). Check out their website first if you are considering a trip to Galapagos.
Galapagos Conservancy

The Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, located in the state of Querétaro, is the most ecodiverse Reserve in the country, and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Sierra Gorda Ecotours, developed by the Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda which oversees environmental conservation efforts, provides the opportunity for visitors to enjoy the biosphere while ensuring the conservation of biodiversity and contributing to the livelihoods of communities, who operate the three lodges. Sierra Gorda was the 2006 Destination Award Winner from the World Travel & Tourism Council
More info at SierraGorda.net

The Snaefellsnes Peninsula offers a sample of most of the things that make Iceland so special. It is an area rich in tradition and mystique, faeries and elves are everywhere. From trips on the glacier to whale watching trips, a trip to Iceland is a rewarding and varied experience, and is made more so by the knowledge that everything involved has been carefully considered for social and environmental responsibility.

Hellnar was originally run as a farm retreat. Since then Hellnar has evolved into one of Iceland’s most influential environmental destinations, and gaining international recognition through the Green Globe 21 scheme. Inspired by the eco-community in Findhorn, Scotland, all the buildings at the hotel are built using sustainable materials and techniques, and food is sourced from the local community.

More info available at Travel Roots

Fifteen guest rooms are available across five cottages make this Georgia Beach and Oceanfront the perfect spot. Birding, Bird Watching, Beach Combing, Boating, Horseback Riding, and Hiking are some of the activities available to guests. Guests stay in buildings rich in architectural history enjoy the all included Georgia cuisine and spend days in the company of staff naturalist. This hotel has received the Green Globe award which is the worldwide benchmarking and certification program for the travel and tourism industry.
Little St. Simons Island

If so, Marriott International wants to hear from you! Create a video (under 3 minutes) describing how you are your family and friends are helping to save the planet and upload it to You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/Marriott
and you will have a chance to win a six day, five night stay at the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Costa Rica. The green video contest kicks off Marriot’s month-long support of Environmental Awareness Month and its partnership with “Clean Up the World,” an Australian-based global organization with 35 million volunteers in 120 countries.

For complete contest rules, visit www.marriottnewsroom.com.

[Found via GreenLAGirl]

Spend two weeks playing with crocodiles on the Zambezi River. Spend the morning setting crocodile traps and spend the afternoon measuring and tagging and counting crocodiles. This is a beautiful area and the schedule allows plenty of time for birdwatching and fly-fishing.
14 days for $2849. at Earthwatch

I want to go to Bhutan! Four lodges make up Amankora in Bhutan’s central and western valleys. The lodges utilize “clean” electricity, mostly drawn from a hydro electric grid. Recycling activities boast a 95% capture rate. Adhering to ancient cultural, religious and social traditions, Bhutan annually offers a limited number of travellers wonderful insights into life in the Himalayas as it has been lived for many centuries. Guests may either visit one of the lodges or, to best experience all that Bhutan has to offer, Amanresorts can plan a tailor-made journey, including one or more of the Amankora lodges located in Paro, Punakha, Gangtey or Thimphu.
For more information, rates and itineraries.

Balamku is a small hotel that focuses on ecotourism and intimate surroundings. The name, Balamku, means home of the jaguar and the hotel is located in the southern area of the Yucatan Penninsula. All of the energy needed to run the hotel is generated by solar panels and wind generation. Water conservation is a high priority as is ecofriendly waste management practices and preserving the natural environment. Balamku is a wonderful quiet retreat to get back to nature, watch some birds and renew your soul.
More information at Balamku Inn