It’s the time of year when people are starting to think about their summer holidays. I know I am- especially as it is pouring down with rain as I type (evidence of global warming?!) The price of air travel is on the up and some low cost or niche market airlines are collapsing as their overheads become unmanageable. That coupled with the credit crunch means that we are all thinking carefully about our holiday destinations. Add that in with trying to be eco-friendly and it can all start to get a bit stressful.
However, fear not because the Responsible Tourism Awards are back in their fifth year to tell us which holidays are the most eco-friendly. Virgin sponsor the event but the results are down to the votes you and I cast. Fans of the awards are Michael Palin and Alain de Botton to name but a few. In 2007 there were over 1700 nominations showing just how much interest there is in the competition. Once nominations are received a panel of judges will make the final decision.
This year they are running a competition to win a holiday if you nominate which is a real bonus (and yes I have voted- I’ll let you know if I win!!) The prize is a two week trip to India with Real World Adventures and looks amazing. The closing date for nominations is Monday 16th June so get signed up.
It’s really good to see that a massive company like Virgin are taking an interest in green issues. Responsible travel has been a growing market over the last few years and on our Green Travel page we’ll be taking a look at some of the best holidays and tour operators so keep stopping back. For now though follow this link and get voting!
Good Luck!
