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Travel and Leisure explores the world of Earth-friendly travel, green cities, eco leisure (cycling, gyms, dance clubs), etc. |
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Travel and Leisure
Energy-efficient transportation can be easy to obtain on your home turf. Drive hybrid car–check. Ride bicycle–check. Hop on bus or subway train–check. But maintaining normal environmentally responsible travel routines on vacation can be a struggle. It is possible to avoid chucking your low-energy-consumption values out the SUV window, but you may have to do some planning before setting off. Here's a look at the preparation you'll need in order to stay true to your green self while on the road. 
Vacations come in all shapes, sizes and destinations—from lazily sipping cocktails on a sweltering sandy beach to vigorously scaling an icy mountain precipice. No matter how you picture yours, have you considered its environmental impact? By making just a few minor adjustments to your travel plans, you can minimize your carbon footprint without decreasing your enjoyment one iota. 
As we desperately search for alternative energy resources, one market has managed to capitalize on perhaps the most available and efficient source of energy around—humans.
No one will argue that automobiles (whether we like them or not) play a huge role in American culture. Unfortunately, many people feel that it’s too much trouble or too expensive to go green when choosing a new car. By focusing on where cars have the most environmental impact, however, there are many easy ways to become a more sustainable car owner and use your power as a consumer to help fuel the movement toward cleaner transportation. 
In 2010, despite the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida had an estimated 83 million visitors. While the majority enjoyed theme-park rollercoaster rides and sun-drenched beaches, a few—craving more adventure—sought out lesser-known attractions, like Florida’s eco-centric bike trails. In most cases, this provided better photos and memories; plus it was better for their health and easier on their wallets and the Earth. Supporting Sponsors
