Eco-tourism is a popular way to travel these days as people want to have an exciting trip without leaving a four-star eco-footprint while doing so.  If you’re not sure how to book your eco-adventure, check out these resources…

Sustainable Horizon is an international eco-travel organization with a mission!  Trips to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Argentina combine adventure activities with community service and environmental conservation.  www.sustainablehorizon.com

Manaca is an eco-travel agency.  They do all the grunt work to customize your eco-journey.  All the people and places they work with must pass their Eco-Assessment and sign their Responsible Tourism Pledge.  Their motto:  Travel- with a Conscience.  www.manaca.com

Other helpful resources:

Ecotourism www.ecotour.org

Green Hotels Association www.greenhotels.com

Eco Travel Logue www.ecotourismlogue.com

Planeta www.planeta.com