I'm not convinced there is such a thing as a 'responsible' or 'ethical' holiday. But it is clearly a good thing if your holiday has a low environmental impact, or positive social or economic impact. The overriding concern in green or ethical living is to reduce our carbon footprint, which must mean flying less often and less casually - maybe staying longer, opting for occasional 'travel' rather than constant 'short breaks'.
Mark Ellingham, founder of Rough Guides.
Too often travel options are limited by the basic practicalities of time and location, but we hope that the articles below will help you to make an informed choice.
