You Pick The Price

A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
The right man is the one who seizes the moment.
The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.
Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
Make a better friend of every man with whom you come in contact.
Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier.
You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself .
One person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who have only interests.
Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to travel.
You will never find time for anything. If you want the time, you must make it.
It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself .
The right man is the one who seizes the moment.
Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
Make a better friend of every man with whom you come in contact.
Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier.

Respectful Tourism

Always keep in mind: It's often the small things that make the difference.

Many people would like to travel with care for the environment and the people they visit, but do not know where to begin. How can you travel responsibly, without spoiling your holiday mood? What actions can your business take to support local communities and environmental surroundings?

To answer these important questions, and more, Earth.org has gathered some simple tips to help you discover the joy of responsible travel. If everyone can follow these travel tips, our actions will add up to change in the world.

Become part of a responsible traveller community!

Pack old clothing. I often pack clothes that I will be discarding in the near future, wear them once on the trip and throw them away. This leaves me more suitcase room for the return trip. Shawn Mylar, Huntington, W. Va.

Heres some food for thought before you leave:

For Travellers

Support the local economy

Contact responsible travel organizations

Buy from local merchants, not global franchises

Buy local products and avoid imported ones

Visit hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities run by locals

Be active in the local community and support neighborhood projects during your stay

Protect and enjoy natural resources

Make environmentally friendly transport choices - use public transport wherever possible

Limit air transport and avoid it entirely for short distances

Compensate your CO2

Conserve water and electricity

Limit your trash and use recycled/recyclable products

Support and promote local culture and traditions

Be open-minded: seek to learn rather than impose your expectations

Respect differences between cultures

Observe the local people and adapt your behavior and clothing to their standards

For Businesses

Avoid waste: conserve water, energy and paper

Develop partnerships with responsible organizations

Hire local people for your company

Use local products and services for your business

Create and implement a written charter mandating respect for the environment and the local community