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Florida is Getting Real About Recycling

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:02:00 GMT

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

Enter The All NEW Dream Green Giveaway #2 - Hacienda Tres Rios

greentravel@rezhub.com — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:13:00 GMT

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!

Who Put Their Bum On My Bag? - Look Who's Fashionably Keeping Airline Waste OUT of Landfills

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:36:00 GMT

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.

RezHub.com's New Car Rental Booking Engine Offers Travelers A Sigh of Relief From Rising Fuel Costs

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:13:00 GMT

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.

Some Travelers Looking Forward to Next Flight

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:41:00 GMT

What would make the frequent traveler look forward to his/her next flight? Only cost or convenience would cause this to occur. And, some airports are looking to add convenience.

Greening Your Family Reunion

greentravel@rezhub.com — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:05:00 GMT

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

Why Participate in Volunteer Travel?

volunteer@rezhub.com — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:55:00 GMT

There are many reasons to give of your time and effort on your next trip. But it usually not the serivce that you provide that has the greatest impact: it is the effect it has on you.

Car Rentals | Rental Cars | Car Hire

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:27:00 GMT

RezHub.com has launched its exclusive and proprietary car rental search engine with extended features and views. This rental car search surpasses its competitors.

An Unknown Gorilla Populaiton Of 125,000 Found In Africa

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:32:00 GMT

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.

Smart Packing can Save Money

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:04:00 GMT

If you can pack smartly, then you will be able to avoid potential fees from the airlines for checking baggage. Here are some tips.

Organic Lifestyle Magazine

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:08:00 GMT

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!

A Volunteer Travel Program

volunteer@rezhub.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:50:00 GMT

The Volunteer Travel Hub by RezHub.com is a simple way to enjoy a volunteer vacation, without having to devote your entire holiday and budget to the charity. RezHub.com's volunteer travel program is simple: use a small portion of your upcoming vacation to volunteer in the city to which you are traveling.

So, if you are traveling to San Francisco, use the Volunteer Match search form to look for Volunteer Opportunities in San Francisco during your time there. You might find an opportunity to spend a day working with the local sea lions!

Could Bus Travel be the next big Green Thing?

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:37:00 GMT

Bus travel is starting to really take off as air travel continues to increase in price (with no end in sight). Travelers are looking for a more affordable way to travel and bus travel just might be the key.

Emerald City's Green - Seattle's Top 5 Green Hotels

greentravel@rezhub.com — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:36:00 GMT

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.

Phone Books will soon be no more in Hotel Rooms

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:59:00 GMT

Many hotel brands have either already removed phone books or have plans to do so. The hotels state the environmental concern of the constant (yearly) reprinting and distribution of these hardly used items, but some consumers are concerned this is just a move to push more visitors to purchasing the Internet Access feature.

Volunteer Vacations are Rewarding

volunteer@rezhub.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:05:00 GMT

Taking a yearly vacation has become almost a right of the American worker, so for these workers, it can be a difficult task to convince them that they should be volunteering on their vacation.

The most common objections to volunteering on vacation is that travelers do not want to give up their entire hard earned vacation time to volunteer activities or they cannot afford to pay to volunteer. The Volunteer Travel Hub by RezHub.com has a solution for both: Bite-Sized Volunteer Opportunities. With Bite-Sized volunteering, travelers are only committing a day or a portion of a day of their vacation to volunteer activities (unless they would like to commit more). And, most of these opportunities do not require a financial commitment, just in terms of time.

Hosteling doesn't have to be a hostile experience.

greentravel@rezhub.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:26:00 GMT

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

Traveling is Greener in Chicago

greentravel@rezhub.com — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:51:00 GMT

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.

Capital City Green

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:28:00 GMT

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.

Vegans Abroad! Twelve Tips for the Traveling Vegan Family

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:42:00 GMT

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

RezHub.com Asks Travelers To Take One Day To Change The World

volunteer@rezhub.com — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:43:00 GMT

Voluntourism trips or volunteer vacations are often related to extended stays in remote destinations, wearing hefty price tags. With such high barriers surrounding these trips, many travelers consider volunteer vacations simply out of reach. In an effort to make voluntourism available to everyone traveling within the United States, RezHub.com has launched the Volunteer Travel Hub.

The Volunteer Travel Hub is a place where travelers can find free, short-term volunteer opportunities across the country. These “bite-sized” volunteer opportunities can be as short as a few hours, and are available in over 25 interest areas to help people reconnect with the issues they’re passionate about. The Volunteer Travel Hub is powered by VolunteerMatch, the Web’s leading volunteer matching network with over 58,000 participating organizations.

Since its launch last September RezHub.com has been on a mission to help customers feel good about travel. The newest addition to the RezHub family, the Volunteer Travel Hub, asks “What better way to feel good about travel than to get involved with something that inspires you?”

The Volunteer Travel Hub website offers travelers the benefits of a volunteer vacation without the usual extremes involved. Their motto, “It Takes One Day to Change the World,” serves as both an inspiration and a challenge to travelers. “In the spirit of our Green Travel Hub, we created the site to show people that it’s the small changes that really add up,” explains Melissa Evans, marketing director for RezHub.com. “If just a fraction of the millions of people traveling in the United States each year spent one day of their vacation volunteering, what a difference we could make.”

The bite-sized volunteer opportunities are intended to be combined with leisure vacations, business trips or any other travel arrangements. While discovering and participating in the bite-sized volunteer opportunities is free, the travel arrangements surrounding them are the responsibility of the traveler. Simply booking a trip at the Volunteer Travel Hub will help make a difference: RezHub.com will donate 20% of the profits from every trip booked at the Volunteer Travel Hub directly to VolunteerMatch to help good people and good causes to connect.

Please consider the environment before printing this press release.

About VolunteerMatch: VolunteerMatch is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. Its award-winning online service, located at www.volunteermatch.org, makes it easy to find local volunteer opportunities or recruit qualified volunteers. The VolunteerMatch network regularly welcomes more than 125,000 visitors each week and has become the preferred volunteer matching Web service for tens of thousands of participating nonprofits across the country and #1 search result for “volunteer” on Google and Yahoo!. The organization is committed to building world-class Internet applications that bring our communities closer together, expand the capacity of civil society, and encourage a culture of individual empowerment and participation.

A Miami Attorney Sues OPEC for Escalating Oil Prices

greentravel@rezhub.com — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:13:00 GMT
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.

The Green Earth Expo

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:50:00 GMT
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.

RezHub.com Takes The Green Travel Search To The Next Level

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:06:00 GMT
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.

We're Hiring a Web Developer

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:55:00 GMT
RezHub is looking to hire a Web Developer! If you're interested, read this blog for details.

Virginia is for (nature) lovers

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:03:00 GMT
First, it was Wisconsin that forged ahead with a wholehearted green tourism effort, now Virginia has joined in the fun.
Article by Jessica Blair

What is Bite-Sized Volunteer Travel?

volunteer@rezhub.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:42:00 GMT

If you’ve ever spent any time looking into volunteer travel or voluntolurism, you’ve probably found that volunteer vacations usually involve a lot of money and a lot of time. The experience of a volunteer vacations is surely priceless but unfortunately, not all of us are able to take the time from work or the money from savings to actually go and lend a hand. But just because we can’t spend 3 weeks and 3 grand to go over to Africa and help rebuild a village, it doesn’t mean we can’t make a difference as a voluntourist! We’ve introduced bite-sized volunteer travel, one day volunteer opportunities right here in the US that are FREE to participate in! We partnered with VolunteerMatch to show the world that there are volunteer opportunities all across THIS country that are available to anyone, regardless of the amount of time or money they have to give during their trip.

In the spirit of our Green Travel Hub, we want people to know that you don’t have to go to extremes to make a difference and every little bit really does add up. Imagine the billion people who travel the world each year spending just one day of their vacation volunteering! It truly does take just one day to change the world.

Bite-sized volunteer opportunities are available in categories ranging from politics to civil rights to the homeless to helping animals. What better time to reconnect with something you are passionate about than while you’re on vacation? Vacations are one of the only times that we actually have free time that we can spend doing something we love. Volunteering is a way to bond with your family, plan a day of your trip, have fun, learn, and give back. Check out our Volunteer Opportunity Search to start planning your day as a Voluntourist.

Some Bite-Sized Ideas...

Spend 3 Hours Helping the Hope Foundation for the Homeless at a fundraiser.

Spend a day walking shelter dogs at the Orange County Animal Services.

Help out in many areas at the Childerens Art Festival.

Spend a day at a senior center talking with the elderly.

Read to a class of childeren.

Watch Go Live Give!

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:40:00 GMT
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.

Watch Go Live Give

volunteer@rezhub.com — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:36:00 GMT
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.

How To Become a Mean Green Cleanin Machine

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:09:00 GMT
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

Welcome Everyone

volunteer@rezhub.com — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:18:00 GMT
Welcome to the Volunteer Travel Hub. We're here to show you that everyone can make a difference, and you don't have to spend 3 weeks in an African jungle to take a volunteer vacation!

We're Going Down In History!

greentravel@rezhub.com — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:19:00 GMT
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.

Lights OUT! It's no longer an option.

greentravel@rezhub.com — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:53:00 GMT
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

The Ultimate Guide to Hypermiling: 100 Driving and Car Tips and Resources

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:55:00 GMT
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

BeanTown, Green Town. Bostons Top 8 Green Hotels.

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:23:00 GMT
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

Orlando's Top 10 Greenest Hotels

greentravel@rezhub.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT
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.

We're in the News! Thanks to NBC Orlando WESH 2 and NBC 5 Dallas.

greentravel@rezhub.com — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:06:00 GMT
Green Travel was on the news over the weekend! Watch the video here.

Major US Travel Destinations Threatened by Global Warming

greentravel@rezhub.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:52:00 GMT
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.

Back To Basics - RRR

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:53:00 GMT
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

I left my heart…at a Green Hotel...in San Francisco

greentravel@rezhub.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:30:52 GMT
San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, Victorian architecture along rolling hills…and for being pretty darn green. RezHub has put together a Top 10 list of Eco-Friendly Hotels in San Francisco. These hotels have been awarded with a RezHub Green Score of at least 4/5 green branches. The best part of this list is, when you book them with us we guarantee that you won't find a lower price anywhere else on the internet.
Article by - Melissa

A Green Travel Plan for Everyone and Every Trip

greentravel@rezhub.com — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:47:05 GMT
We put together a Green Travel Plan that makes traveling green easy for anyone, no matter what their shade of green. What's even better is you don't have to camp out in the jungle or hike from place to place to make an impact (unless of course, that's what you're into). Remember, every little bit counts and following any or all of these steps will add up to a world of change.

The Smart Car

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:11:32 GMT
It's more mini than the mini, and it's coming. It’s just like a "normal" car, with manual or automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows...all the accoutrements that most cars have today. Only it is 1/2 the size. What is it? The Smart Car.
Article by - Heather Pennington

Another Green Option for Hotels - Paperboard Key Cards

greentravel@rezhub.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:50:15 GMT
Their new Green-Key product is a paperboard version of the PVC plastic key cards. These keys are completely biodegradable and easily recycled.

Make a New Year's Resolution to do "Just a Little Bit" More.

greentravel@rezhub.com — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:03:48 GMT
The things we do "just a little bit" of will eventually add up, and we all know it. Whether it's eating "just a little bit" more over the holidays, spending "just a little bit" extra on those shopping sprees, or partying "just a little bit" longer on work nights, eventually you're going to feel the effects. Since we all know this "little bit" of wisdom let's turn it into something positive for the planet in the New Year!
Article by - Melissa

Glass Half Full? It Depends On Which Side Of The Glacier You're On

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:38:18 GMT
The word, "green", has quickly become the most popular buzz word around politics, businesses, and water coolers. But just how green are folks? When I say folk this time, I am speaking of businesses. After all, businesses contribute more to the declining climate conditions than anyone.
Article by - Will Strohl

Two Steps Forward…and Two Steps Back. Bush Signs a Modified Version of the Clean Energy Bill.

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:30:57 GMT
The Bush administration, who originally criticized congress for pushing a "partisan bill they knew had no chance of being signed into law," changed their tune after weeks of negotiation. President Bush signed a modified version of the bill into law this morning, which will cause the first major increase in fuel efficiency standards in over 30 years along with some other really positive changes.
Article by - Melissa

Getting Froggy! Err... Going Green!

greentravel@rezhub.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:10:28 GMT
With all of the talk these days of going "green", and all of the supporting data flying around, there is no denying that we need to each begin doing something to help out ourselves and those we care about in the future...
Article by - Will Strohl

Businesses Are Getting There, Greener

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:19:00 GMT
So, from small businesses to corporate giants like Wal-Mart and Google, going green has become the norm, the necessary. Recycling bins are springing up, alternative energy is powering buildings, water conservation programs are being put into place; and that's just the tip of the melting iceberg. Green Travel by RezHub.com, is helping businesses to green up their corporate travel as well.
Article by - Melissa

Phil’s Holiday Gift Guide 2007

greentravel@rezhub.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:29:52 GMT
Phil wants to help make this holiday season the most green, good and giving yet. To that end, he’s prepared an assortment of gifts that are good, eco-friendly and ones with a philanthropic edge. There are many ways of giving -- sharing time, preserving memories, and buying gifts. So if you have to shop, Phil says spend wisely.
Article by - Phil Good

Giving in Green

greentravel@rezhub.com — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:52:30 GMT
This holiday season, try giving in green! Greening up your gifts is simple, and it can make an enormous difference in reducing that load on our landfills. What's even better is that it can actually save you some GREEN!
Article by - Melissa