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Recently, the July edition of Travel Horizons co-authored by the U.S. Travel Association and the YPartnership, came out with a study stating that Amercian travelers are more aware of sustainable travel, but they are remain unwilling to pay more for it.  As a travel booking company that focuses on helping travelers make their travels more environmentally friendly, we were intrigued by this new study and what it meant.  Familiarity with green travel terms and awareness of what “green travel” means have increased...

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sunrise in Alaska, originally uploaded by Felix63.

Alaska, some like to call it "God's Country" because of photos like this. This was taken by a photographer on Flickr from the deck of a BC ferry very early in the morning.

Visit this 4 green star rated hotel, the Anchorage Sheraton Resort and Spa to maximize your green travel experience!

eco friendly, originally uploaded by sreenisreedharan.

There are two separate definitions of green travel. One definition includes visiting an eco-friendly destination, but the other definition includes making your everyday travel more green and environmentally friendly by reducing, reusing, and recycling resources while traveling. The latter definition is what RezHub.com and Green Travel Hub are most concerned with. We want to make the process of traveling green easier and more automated, so you can spend more time planning your trip and what you'll be doing on the trip. Reduce Here are some examples of reducing your impact on the environment...

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IT07 0447 Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, originally uploaded by Templar1307.

Simply amazing! My mother-in-law visited the Amalfi Coast, and her photos made me jealous. Post a comment if you've been here to make everyone else more jealous!

Got a travel photo you want to share with us? Email me efolgate(at)rezhub(dot)com

Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco, originally uploaded by Jürgen Lison.

San Francisco, California is a beautiful city, and it has many green hotels for your green travel needs. This is a beautiful photo of the Golden Gate bridget with a little bit of downtown to the left and the mountains to the right.

Yesterday, GM announced that their Chevy Volt will get an estimated 230 mpg in the city.  Many skeptics who question whether it’s truly 230 miles per gallon looked into how the rating was being judged.  Engadget was told that the EPA has released “a new methodology for determining a draft fuel economy standard for extended-range EVs like the Volt,”.  This means that the normal standard for rating fuel economy has been changed, and maybe that was warranted given that the Chevy Volt would be the first semi-electric car produced for the masses.

How Could It Possibly Get 230 MPG?

CNN has an article with an example that helps us understand the methodology behind rating the car’s fuel economy. The Chevy Volt and a standard hybrid car are different in the sense that the Volt will strictly use...

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Our Dream Green 2008 giveaway was a huge success, so we decided to offer another great giveaway thanks to our partners, Pacific Beach Hotel and Hertz rental car! 

The Giveaway

This year, Green Travel Hub by Rezhub.com is giving away a FREE 4 night’s stay at the Pacific Beach Hotel plus a $350 car rental voucher from Hertz to rent a green rental car.  Airfare not included.  The contest will last from August...

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Do you want to be the ultimate green traveler?  You may be renting a hybrid or staying at a green hotel, but does the stuff you travel with help you feel good about your travel?  We found some interesting green travel gadgets at a reasonable price, and they have a practical use! 



USB Rechargeable Batteries

Instead of carrying around a clunky battery charger pack, buy these USB rechargeable batteries that plug into the USB port of your computer to recharge.  They last for 500 charge cycles, and they function like regular AA batteries.  Use them to power your portable DVD player or portable alarm clock.

Water Powered Alarm Clock

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Because of the massive carbon emissions of a single commercial jet, many travelers with a green initiative believe that flying is the worst way to travel. Airlines know this, and many of them have begun to make the effort to make their flights and operations more environmentally friendly

British Airways: An article was recently written by The Metro, asking if tourism will ever be green, and they interviewed a spokesperson for British Airways. His response was this, "Yes. We are determined that aviation should neutralize and then reduce its emissions. Aircraft are becoming greener all the time and a great deal of research...

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I just finished reading an article on Terracurve.com titled Being skeptical: The big online players step up to green travel, sort of. Interestingly enough, it looks as though Expedia, Travelocity, and Hotwire have all launched their own green travel programs. The author discusses the fact that Travelocity and Expedia are reportedly releasing “green travel” booking tools - and how they measure up to conscious-travelers’ demands. In the end it's revealed that “that the “big boys’” efforts come across as half-hearted attempts to reel in customers with the promise of something that is far from complete.” ...

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Check out several ways the Inauguration is going green, and our past article about green lodging options in Washington, DC.

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It's always been the mission of our website to show people that Green Travel does not have to mean going to extremes. The Dream Green Giveaway to the Hacienda Tres Rios in the Riviera Maya, Mexico was created to illustrate just that. The contest ended in October and the winning family just returned from their trip. Check out the pictures and see what the family had to say about the hotel!

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Going green is easier than ever in 2009. There are so many simple ways to make a positive impact on the planet, we should all make a resolution to make 2009 our greenest year ever.

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Check out the winning video and all entries from our Video Ad Contest!

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Our Ad Contest Ends Dec. 15th, Enter Now!

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Continental Airlines announced Monday that they are planning the first biofuel-powered demonstration flight of a U.S. commercial airliner, which will be conducted in Houston on Jan. 7, 2009. The flight will be powered by a special fuel blend derived from both algae and jatropha plants. These sustainable, second-generation fuel sources are a much more viable solution than the more common agriculturally based biofuels - like corn and soy based ethanols.
Article by - Melissa

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The Wilson family's story about how they turned their summer green!
Article by - Jeff Wilson

When the Wilson family’s need to travel butted heads with high-gas prices and climate change, they feared the worst: that their annual summer travels would finally have to come to an end. After all, who can justify the CO2 emissions, let alone the expense, from hitting the American Road towing a camper the way we did in the good old days?

Whether you're traveling down the street or across the country this Thanksgiving these simple steps will help make your travel a little bit greener.

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I'm going on vacation! And rest assured, it will be a green one. From my hotel stay to my activities to my flight I'll be keeping my carbon footprint as tiny as possible while I travel through the Yucatan Peninsula. Since my blogs are normally full of green travel tips, I thought I'd spend some time showing how simple it really is to plan and take a green vacation. While traveling will likely never be good for the environment, we all have the ability to lighten our load on the planet on any trip we take.

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Coral reefs are not only some of the most beautiful places on the planet, they’re also an extremely important and extremely threatened ecosystem. Scientists have discovered that the sunscreen we are using to protect ourselves from the sun is actually helping to destroy coral reefs.

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We just started tweeting on Twitter.

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Ever wonder how much it's going to cost for gas to get you from point A to point B. Whether you're taking a long road trip, or just gallivanting around town this website will give you a pretty accurate estimate of what the actual cost will be.

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We've launched our first annual short film and video contest. Find out how YOU can win fame...fortune...and a free vacation!

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Florida has an excellent new recycling goal, and the DEP needs your help to get the plan rolling.

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We're giving away ANOTHER Dream Green Vacation. It's an all inclusive trip for 4 to the Hacienda Tres Rios in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Check out the details and Enter Now!

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Virgin Atlantic teams up with British clothing company, Worn Again, to develop a trendy new way to give old aircraft seat covers (and bicycle tires, tents and seat belts) a new life.

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The launch of their new and improved rental car booking engine connects customers quickly and easily to fuel-efficient and eco-friendly rental car options.

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Folks travel from near and far each summer to gather with families and feast on pot-luck. Check out some excellent tips on how to green up your next family reunion.
Article by Jessica Blair

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A research team has located a reported 125,000 gorillas in an African Zone. If the numbers are confirmed, this will more than double the estimated number of gorillas in the entire world. Let's just hope that the publicity does not also bring hunters to the area.

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I'm going to be contributing a green city travel feature to Organic Lifestyle Magazine on a monthly basis. Check out their August edition and my Chicago city feature!

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Seattle has long been known as “The Emerald City,” a nickname that accurately describes their lush and green landscape. Their cool summers and mild winters play a big role in keeping the city green, and keeping travelers visiting year round. In recent years however, the Emerald City's “greeness” has taken on a slightly different meaning as they've taken on a mission to shrink their carbon footprint and become one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country.

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At first glance, sharing a room with ten other sleepers may seem like the epitome of low-budget, college-aged-backpacker-chic. Sure, it may be. But beyond that, hosteling can be a greener alternative to staying at a hotel, and it can also be a fun way to meet people from around the world.
Article by - Heather Pennington

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What many travelers don't know about Chicago is that they're going green. Their Mayor, Richard Daley, has actually made it his mission to make them the greenest city in the country. Even the hotels in Chicago are taking part in the green up, and RezHub.com has put together a Top 5 list of the Greenest Hotels in Chicago.

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Travelers who are looking to green up their travels will have no problem doing so in DC. The city that is home to so many of this country's historical sights and leaders, is also leading the way to a cleaner and greener future. DC is even home to some of the greenest hotels in the country. Check out some city information and our top 10 list of Green Hotels in DC.

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While it can sometimes be intimidating to journey outside the comfortably numb of one's own country (especially when you have dietary restrictions) traveling abroad as a family is fulfilling on so many levels… With some preparation, finding foods that you feel good about giving your family will be a snap…
Article by Ginger Carlson

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The Associated Press reported today that Larry Klayman, a Miami lawyer is suing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for the escalating cost of oil.

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We set up a booth at the Green Earth Expo here in Orlando, and we got an amazing response! Check out some pictures of the event and our thank you to the attendees of the show.

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Sorting hotel search results by Price, Hotel Name, or Distance from a Landmark are familiar tools to almost any traveler, but RezHub.com is now providing a sort feature with a conscience: Sort by Green Score. Customers using the RezHub.com hotel search are now able to view hotels in order of the way they care for the environment. The RezHub Green Score and Sort by Green features are Patent Pending.

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RezHub is looking to hire a Web Developer! If you're interested, read this blog for details.

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First, it was Wisconsin that forged ahead with a wholehearted green tourism effort, now Virginia has joined in the fun.
Article by Jessica Blair

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Go Live Give is a green travel show that encourages a healthy lifestyle of eco-friendly vacationing, voluntourism and social responsibility. This original concept for Go Live Give originated out of the dedicated work of Maria Warman (host) and Kim Rowe (producer), two passionate individuals who share a love for travel, healthy living and giving back.

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Spring is finally in the air! It’s time for tank tops, sunshine, beach days, and for most of us it’s time for a little spring cleaning. This blog is about the dangerous chemicals found in household cleaning products and some excellent green alternatives.
Article by - Melissa

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With the kick-off of our new travel search, RezHub.com becomes the first travel site in history to incorporate Green Score ratings and information in every hotel search. Travelers now have a quick and easy way to learn about environmentally friendly lodging options, without having to spend extra time researching and reserving their trips at multiple websites.

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How many times have you left the lights on in your hotel room without thinking twice about it? What about leaving the air conditioner or heater running all day on high? Even those of us who are ultra green at home can sometimes forget about our environmental commitments while we're on vacation. WattStopper/Legrand has come up with an excellent solution to this temporary memory loss; a line of key card switches called the HS line, that actually turn the lights out for us.
Article by - Melissa

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Hypermiling, or driving your car “in a manner that maximizes mileage,” has become more popular among drivers worldwide, as concerns over increasing gas prices and environmental issues heighten. Whether you’re trying to make a difference by helping the environment, or you’re just aiming to save a few more dollars at the pump each month, check out this ultimate guide to hypermiling, which provides tips and resources for smart driving.
Article by EcoTrekker

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When I found out that there were some great eco friendly hotels in Boston AND it was also known as "the Hub of the Universe," I knew it would be the perfect candidate for our next feature green destination.
Article by - Melissa

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Although we're still a long way from the list of the worlds greenest cities, even the hotels here are making some big changes for Planet Earth. RezHub put together a top 10 list of the city's greenest hotels to help you plan a great green Orlando vacation.

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Green Travel was on the news over the weekend! Watch the video here.

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There is a 50% chance that Lake Mead, a key water source for millions of people in the Southwestern US, will be completely dry by 2021.

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RRR, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The 3 R's have been around since I was a kid but they're still around because what they stand for is powerful. Sticking to the 3 R's keeps our landfills from overloading and helps to curb the production of unnecessary disposables and materials.
Article by - Melissa

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