As the number of travelers on the road rises, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments is an increasing concern. Let’s Go promotes the philosophy of sustainable travel with this in mind. Through a sensitivity to issues of ecology and sustainability, today’s travelers can be a powerful force in preserving and restoring the places they visit.
Ecotourism, a rising trend in sustainable travel, focuses on the conservation of natural habitats—mainly, on how to use them to build up the economy without exploitation or overdevelopment. Travelers can make a difference by doing advance research, by supporting organizations and establishments that pay attention to their carbon “footprint,” and by patronizing establishments that strive to be environmentally friendly. For more local information about businesses that subscribe to and promote ecotourism see www.hawaiiecotourism.org, www.alternative-hawaii.com, and www.earthfoot.org/us_hw.htm. To get involved in ecotourism check out the section in our Beyond Tourism guide.
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