Being queen of your green castle is one thing but staying eco-friendly on the road can be a challenge. Away from home, many green decisions are simply out of your hands. After all, traveling with your own environmentally sound cleaning products or recycling bin isn't too practical. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, here are a few ways to green up your next getaway!
Make your nest in a green hotel. The Hotel del Sol in San Francisco has been
certified as a green property. In addition to their extensive conservation initiatives, this Marina District property encourages guests to reduce their carbon footprint. Their earth friendly packages include bike rentals, sustainable wine, and walking tours. You can even get an eco-friendly pedicure. Starting at $179, you'll be left with plenty of green in your wallet when you book one of these packages. Call 877-433-5765 for more information. Hotel del Sol is part of the Joie de Vivre hotel group and their Green Dreams program is focused on preserving the environment by incorporating sustainability into their core
business operations.
Do you want to help conserve coral reefs in Aruba, or restore an archaeological site in New Mexico? Or maybe you want to unwind at The View, a Navajo owned environmentally sound hotel in Monument Valley, Utah? If so, check out these eco-friendly adventures that were featured in the NY Post.
Green up your gear. This TraveLite Wheeled Carry-On by GoLite ($175) is made 
from Tier 1 Recycled 210 Denier Nylon Double Ripstop and more than a third lighter than comparable bags.
Dress green. GoLite also makes a really cute reversible travel dress. Available in granite/pale blue or black/beet, the Cayambe dress is a reasonable $80 - a great price for 2 dresses in one!
Sip green. If you are traveling to a place where the tap water is 
safe to drink, reduce plastic waste by bringing your own water bottle. I'm a big fan of CynerGreen's
BPA free, stainless style, usable bottles ($9 -$15). Their motto is "saving the world, one bottle at a time."
