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December 18th, 2007 | General, Green Byte

Now that the weather is grey and cold, it’s nice to think about traveling to warmer, more exotic locations. There are now many terrific options for the eco-seeking vacationer that range in price, adventure, and level of accommodation. Travelers can find almost any nature of vacation ranging from helping to rebuild hiking trails or take yoga class in the jungle.

Here are just two examples of the options available for sustainable travel.

The eco-resorts like the Hotelito Desconocido in Mexico (60 miles south of Puerto Vallarta) includes alternative powered ceiling fans and biodegradable products. At night, the resort, rooms and pathways are lit by the soft glow of candles and torches. It has 24 bungalows built on stilts overlooking the water. The menu consists of Mexican and international cuisine containing seafood and fresh organic vegetables that are grown right on the property. They also have a spa with the whole assortment of treatments.

Or, try a volunteer vacation safari, such as the Eco-Resorts safari trip where you spend two weeks getting an introduction to the safari country . The mornings are spent working at a children’s home in the town of Malindi, Kenya. The afternoons are spent exploring the coastal area of Watamu, rich in bio-diverse flora and fauna and marine life. But wait – there’s more! You will fly to the island of Lamu for an ight on the first weekend and experience a two-night safari in the famous Masai Mara on the second weekend.