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Save the environment and save big bucks
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Eight Ways Green Travel Can Save You Money
Who says you can't save the environment and save big bucks? You can "go green" for less on your next trip with these eco-friendly deals! Save on your Boston hotel stay when you arrive in a hybrid car or go on an adventure expedition to South America with an environmentally responsible tour operator; these are just a few of the green getaways we've unearthed. To find more deals, check out our list of Green Travel Resources -- and don't miss our Top 10 Ecolodges and Green Hotels.
 Ithaca Green B&B from $65/Night
Pay a visit to Cornell University and visit the scenic gorges of the Ithaca area with this deal from The Wild Goose, an eco-friendly bed and breakfast. The Wild Goose is part of Ithaca's EcoVillage, which seeks to minimize its environmental footprint. Rates at The Wild Goose start at just $65 a night.
Dinner Package at San Francisco Eco Hotel from $249/Night
The Orchard Garden Hotel, a "green" boutique property that we've chosen as one of our top 10 ecolodges and green hotels, is offering a special dinner package. From $249 a night, you'll enjoy luxurious overnight accommodations, dinner for two, buffet breakfast and a free DVD rental from the hotel's collection -- all without guilt over your carbon footprint!
12-Night Patagonia Package from $925
Explore the scenic beauty of South America's Patagonia region with a 12-night Taste of Patagonia package from Intrepid. Starting at just $925 per person, this package includes accommodations and overland travel from Santiago to Buenos Aires (the reverse itinerary is also available). Intrepid, a small-group tour operator, is dedicated to becoming entirely carbon neutral by 2010. The company chooses locally owned accommodations, restaurants and markets when possible, and follows a strict code of responsible travel practices. Departure dates for this trip are available throughout 2009.
Green Travelers Save $20 on Boston Hotel Stays
The Kimpton Hotel chain is known for its eco-friendly policies, and the Hotel Marlowe in Boston is no exception. When you book the Green Road Warrior" package and arrive in a hybrid car, you'll get $20 off your stay. Simply show proof of vehicle registration or rental car contract upon check-in to receive your discount. This package is available year-round.
 2-Nt. Oregon "Green Getaway" from $240
Escape to the Oregon countryside at the cozy Flery Manor Bed and Breakfast. Nature lovers can enjoy the hiking opportunities in nearby Grants Pass all year round, but for a limited time they can also get the chance to plant a tree in a meadow near the inn. The "Green Getaway" package includes accommodations, a healthy three-course breakfast, and a seedling tree labeled with your name and the date of the planting. This package starts at $240 for a two-night stay and is good for travel year-round.
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--written by Sarah Schlichter
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Last Updated: 09/04/09
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