One of the most popular and polarizing topics of discussion you will come across these days is the state of the environment, as there are statistics and information that point to the idea that we are pushing our planet to the brink of sustainability through our consumption and our lifestyles – and yet, there are others who take a look at other statistics that they feel show this is not at all the case; while this conversation is all well and good, however, one thing that should be acknowledged is that – regardless of whether the planet is in a state of decay or not – each and every one of us has a responsibility to do our part to keep the planet beautiful and healthy. And in fact, if you agree that the planet is in a poor position and requires us to take better care of it, it is incumbent upon you to take even big steps to do your part!
One of the best ways to “do big things” to do your part for the planet is by making sure that when you travel, you do so in a manner that is green – and of course, one of the best ways to do this is to only take green vacations. There are plenty of options for green vacations, but one of the most enjoyable is to take a sailing vacation; when you sail, you will be almost strictly relying on wind power to move you around – which will, of course, be a great way to travel green!
Another tremendous way to take a green vacation is by camping; of course, to some people, the idea of camping does not at all sound relaxing, but if you are the kind of person who enjoys nature, getting out into nature for a few days and enjoying the fun of camping can be an excellent way to take care of the planet while also “getting away from it all” and having a lot of fun.
And finally, realize that no matter where you travel these days, there are options available for green lodging – that is, hotels and inns that only use green power; if you find one such place to stay on your vacation, you can feel comfortable in the fact that you are doing your part for the planet.
If you have a desire to make sure your children – and your children’s children, and so on – have a planet even more beautiful than the one in which you grew up (instead of inheriting from us a planet in horrible shape), it will be important that you are doing your part to make the planet a better place; keep these tips in mind, and you will be confident in the fact that you are doing your part to point the planet in the right direction – making yourself part of the solution instead of the problem.
~Keith Gaebel
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