With many schools and colleges wrapping up for the summer, numerous students are off for vacations with their families or friends. Before you pick a destination, take a leaf out of Green Living Idea's Ecotravel and Green Vacations page for some great ways to green-ify your summer travel. Not only will you promote a earth-friendly vacation, but even better, you'll spend your time out of the busy and smoggy cities that tend to be popular tourist destinations.

The article begins by describing ecotourism and what this entails. With the recent promotion of green living across the world, numerous tour operators are trying to promote their services as eco-friendly. These trips include non-invasive photo safaris, whale watching, hikes and more. There's even a system now to ensure that such programs are legitimately "green."

Check out Green Living Idea's Ecotravel and Green Vacations page for more ideas for great summer adventures and what to look out for when you're booking a trip. The ecofriendly groups will make sure group sizes stay small, guides stay local, and resources are conserved. Have a great trip!