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November 18, 2009, 8:50 AM
Budget Travel tackles the question, "Are Carbon Offsets Worth It?"
Budget Travel tackles the question, "Are Carbon Offsets Worth It?"
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November 11, 2009, 2:58 PM
Gondolas will escort a coffin through Venice's famed canals this Saturday in a symbolic funeral organized to highlight the disastrously shrinking population.
Gondolas will escort a coffin through Venice's famed canals this Saturday in a symbolic funeral organized to highlight the disastrously shrinking population.
November 3, 2009, 11:35 AM
The popular bike-sharing program in Montreal is going global.
The popular bike-sharing program in Montreal is going global.
October 9, 2009, 9:47 AM
Off the coast of Cancun, the first four sculptures will be submerged next month. Eventually there will be 400 figures in human shapes by artist Jason de Caires Taylor.
Off the coast of Cancun, the first four sculptures will be submerged next month. Eventually there will be 400 figures in human shapes by artist Jason de Caires Taylor.
October 7, 2009, 8:54 AM
The latest in our new series of online videos: We show you how to rent and ride one of the Velib' bikes in Paris.
The latest in our new series of online videos: We show you how to rent and ride one of the Velib' bikes in Paris.
August 17, 2009, 10:19 AM
Wouldn't it be cool if you could carry your lodging around with you like a snail or a hermit crab (and get a mean workout in the process)?
Wouldn't it be cool if you could carry your lodging around with you like a snail or a hermit crab (and get a mean workout in the process)?
June 4, 2009, 2:03 PM
Kelsey Timmerman, author of Where Am I Wearing, shares his tips.
Kelsey Timmerman, author of Where Am I Wearing, shares his tips.
May 20, 2009, 12:12 PM
For free, you can get a loaner bicycle in downtown New York City and tool around for two-and-a-half hours. It's a refreshing way to see the city via a summer cycle ride.
For free, you can get a loaner bicycle in downtown New York City and tool around for two-and-a-half hours. It's a refreshing way to see the city via a summer cycle ride.
April 23, 2009, 9:58 AM
United now has an online calculator that estimates your share of the heat-trapping gases tied to global warming. Donations start at $2. We tell you which of its programs is the most promising.
United now has an online calculator that estimates your share of the heat-trapping gases tied to global warming. Donations start at $2. We tell you which of its programs is the most promising.
February 26, 2009, 10:55 AM
Arizona and Utah's remote Monument Valley now has a touch of green thanks to the new 90-room, Navajo-owned View Hotel.
Arizona and Utah's remote Monument Valley now has a touch of green thanks to the new 90-room, Navajo-owned View Hotel.
February 3, 2009, 9:03 AM
This winter, 5,000 more hybrids became available nationwide for rental via Enterprise, Alamo, and National. But you should follow our tips to book a car hassle-free.
This winter, 5,000 more hybrids became available nationwide for rental via Enterprise, Alamo, and National. But you should follow our tips to book a car hassle-free.
January 23, 2009, 5:26 PM
A list of 250 hotels that use practices that are less destructive to the environment can now be found at Travelocity.
A list of 250 hotels that use practices that are less destructive to the environment can now be found at Travelocity.
September 30, 2008, 5:21 PM
The 2008 rankings, from Portland, Ore., down to Mesa, Ariz., plus sustainability gets trendy.
The 2008 rankings, from Portland, Ore., down to Mesa, Ariz., plus sustainability gets trendy.
July 10, 2008, 10:48 AM
In a historic move, a dozen airlines have emailed a form letter to their frequent fliers asking them to contact Congress about our nation's oil policy. What does it mean?
In a historic move, a dozen airlines have emailed a form letter to their frequent fliers asking them to contact Congress about our nation's oil policy. What does it mean?
June 23, 2008, 2:09 PM
Like many American drivers, airlines have to scrimp and save where they can. They've been retiring less fuel-efficient jets and even cleaning planes more often.
Like many American drivers, airlines have to scrimp and save where they can. They've been retiring less fuel-efficient jets and even cleaning planes more often.
June 10, 2008, 2:24 PM
Zaragoza, Spain, will host this year’s World Expo, which starts this Saturday and ends on September 14. Even Bob Dylan is in on the action.
Zaragoza, Spain, will host this year’s World Expo, which starts this Saturday and ends on September 14. Even Bob Dylan is in on the action.
May 23, 2008, 9:49 AM
ProTraveller has come out with a list of 20 Cities, Islands & Countries Threatened by Global Warming. A few notables include the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos, and Tokyo.
ProTraveller has come out with a list of 20 Cities, Islands & Countries Threatened by Global Warming. A few notables include the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos, and Tokyo.
April 21, 2008, 1:34 PM
A World Exposition in Zaragoza, Spain—scheduled to take place from June 14-Sept. 14, 2008—will focus on water and sustainability.
A World Exposition in Zaragoza, Spain—scheduled to take place from June 14-Sept. 14, 2008—will focus on water and sustainability.
April 18, 2008, 1:46 PM
If governments begin to tax airplane travel because of its damage to the environment, and if oil prices continue to stay sky-high, airfares may spike dramatically.
If governments begin to tax airplane travel because of its damage to the environment, and if oil prices continue to stay sky-high, airfares may spike dramatically.
April 16, 2008, 12:44 PM
Is McCain's summer gas-tax freeze populist pandering?
Is McCain's summer gas-tax freeze populist pandering?
March 5, 2008, 4:38 PM
Their new book explores traveling in an eco-friendly way—something we can all get excited about.
Their new book explores traveling in an eco-friendly way—something we can all get excited about.
January 9, 2008, 10:39 AM
The VeloDisco is a bicycle powered art vehicle built for Burning Man 2007.
The VeloDisco is a bicycle powered art vehicle built for Burning Man 2007.
January 8, 2008, 10:24 AM
The mayor of Paris is proposing that the city offer about 2,000 electric vehicles for the public and tourists to use.
The mayor of Paris is proposing that the city offer about 2,000 electric vehicles for the public and tourists to use.
December 17, 2007, 11:34 AM
The cost of getting around is probably going to keep rising.
The cost of getting around is probably going to keep rising.
December 4, 2007, 11:15 AM
By the end of the year, Orbitz.com and Cheaptickets.com will offer hybrid rental cars from Avis and Budget locations nationwide.
By the end of the year, Orbitz.com and Cheaptickets.com will offer hybrid rental cars from Avis and Budget locations nationwide.
December 3, 2007, 9:44 AM
The FTC is taking a look at the companies and organizations you can pay to "offset" carbon emissions from flying, according to Travel Weekly.
The FTC is taking a look at the companies and organizations you can pay to "offset" carbon emissions from flying, according to Travel Weekly.
November 16, 2007, 10:08 AM
Are they unfairly targeting airlines? We talked to two experts.
Are they unfairly targeting airlines? We talked to two experts.
October 30, 2007, 10:41 AM
The average price for self-serve regular gasoline is now between $2.85 and $2.87, according to two national surveys of thousands of stations.
The average price for self-serve regular gasoline is now between $2.85 and $2.87, according to two national surveys of thousands of stations.
October 24, 2007, 2:23 PM
Readers debate over eco-friendly travel and the added costs involved.
Readers debate over eco-friendly travel and the added costs involved.
October 18, 2007, 8:56 AM
I just attended a round-table discussion on "sustainable travel." Ask 10 people to define this and you'll get 10 different answers.
I just attended a round-table discussion on "sustainable travel." Ask 10 people to define this and you'll get 10 different answers.
October 15, 2007, 3:11 PM
Our latest content on traveling in an earth-friendly manner will have you thinking green in no time.
Our latest content on traveling in an earth-friendly manner will have you thinking green in no time.
August 27, 2007, 4:16 PM
They're are worried about the ship's environmental impact.
They're are worried about the ship's environmental impact.
June 19, 2007, 4:54 PM
Hertz and Avis are placing bets on hybrids, cars with combination gas-and-electric engines that dramatically increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gases.
Hertz and Avis are placing bets on hybrids, cars with combination gas-and-electric engines that dramatically increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gases.
April 23, 2007, 9:31 AM
Gas prices continue to soar into the oblivion—but don't distress. We've got a few ways to ease the pain.
Gas prices continue to soar into the oblivion—but don't distress. We've got a few ways to ease the pain.
