The Reality Of Ecotourism

With the popularity of “living green” these days, ecotourism has fast become an enticing type of travel for those ready to try the next thing. But how do you know if travel plans are really environmentally friendly? By definition, ecotourism should meet three criteria: 1. A trip should help to sustain the environment. 2. A trip should sustain the economy of the place you’re visiting. 3. A trip should sustain the culture of the place you’re visiting. The red flag to watch out for are travel itineraries that are simply using ecotourism as a marketing ploy. For instance, some travel destinations may get a green seal of approval simply because they promise to work toward green practices, but not necessarily achieve them.