Green Spots: Earth Friendly Family Vacations

GreenSpotsLandingPageWe've got spots - green spots, earth friendly and family friendly places to vacation. Our list includes places, products, tours, services and people that care about the future of our planet. By their conscious business actions the world is a better place. Our green companies lead by example providing families with exceptional vacation options that benefit of the environment, tread lightly on the earth, respect cultures and local people. They are companies with policies to encourage sustainability, making the future more promising for everyone. (Montana image provided by Austin Lehman Family Adventures.)
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World: Green Spots, Earth Friendly, Family Friendly Vacations.

Our list of earth friendly family vacation ideas includes the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Galapagos, Montana and Peru. Each resort or tour offers unique services and experiences ideal for sharing with your children. Experience a connection with nature; engage in local customs; walk in the rain forest; hike to a geyser; swim with sea turtles; float down a river. [Read More]

Micronesia: Palau, Family Vacation Ideas – Kayaking, Dolphin Encounters, and Snorkeling.

Imagine a spot on the planet where one can safely interact with sharks, crocodiles, jellyfish, dolphins; see firsthand World War II memorabilia; go kayaking into inner lagoon wonderlands and snorkel above awesome coral reefs. The destination described is the North Pacific destination of Palau, Micronesia, which is a natural, ecologically-responsible habitat worth a visit. [Read More]

Caribbean: USVI, Maho Bay Resort - Earth Friendly, Family Friendly, and Fun.

On the tranquil island of St. John there is an exceptional earth friendly resort complex that has been making news for more than two decades. Maho Bay proves that a resort can be exceptional and earth friendly at the same time. The Maho Bay family includes Maho Bay Camps, Harmony Studios, Estate Concordia Studios and Estate Concordia Eco-tents. [Read More]

England: London, Christmas at Kew Gardens – Winter Walks, Face Painting, and Father Christmas.

London during the winter holidays can be exciting. Family festivities in and around the city abound. One of my favorite outings – the perfect country escape any time of year - is up the Thames at Kew Gardens. [Read More]

USA: Feather Down Farms – Offering One-of-a-Kind Family Farm Stay Experiences.

Create your own free range family getaway. Stay in your own Feather Down safari like tent in the middle of a working farm. Each location offers authentic, organic, back to basics fun for families. The units have no electricity, no televisions, video games, computers or even a telephone. [Read More]

USA/Canada: Shell Hospitality Vacations – Offering Earth Friendly Family Vacation Savings.

Spanning the continent and including Hawaii, Shell Hospitality locations offer guest savings. Going away “green” will save money but not reduce the fun. [Read More]

Tours: Slovenia and Egypt, Teens Wanted No Experience Necessary.

Living with teens? Considering a family vacation which will include them? We have discovered a slew of affordable options which will make the planning part truly easy. One company, The Adventure Center has many options created with teens in mind. From Africa to Asia and Europe to the Americas, the ideas are remarkable and the itineraries simply sweet! [Read More]

Colorado: Florissant, The Nature Place Offers A Splendid Family Nature Safari.

For families that enjoy the mountains and want to combine adventure and learning, The Nature Place, near Colorado Springs, is the perfect match. They have created a family vacation that blends family activities with "kids only" favorites. [Read More]

Florida: The Keys – News About Diving and Turtle Watching.

Florida offers endless family vacation possibilities outside of Orlando but it isn’t often The Keys appears on the radar screen with good stuff for families even though the islands offer plenty of ways to connect with nature and share truly green adventures with your children. [Read More]

England: London, Carbon Voyage Offers Environmentally Friendly Door-to-Door Express Service.

It is not often that London and the phrase earth friendly travel options appear in the same sentence but as I am planning my next trip to London I have discovered several examples – not only earth friendly but family friendly. [Read More]

Minnesota: Otter Tail Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Lakes, Loons, and No Lines - Except for Fishing.

No crowds, no stress, the area may be enjoyed in all seasons but is most lively during the summer season. It is a secret family vacation spot with cabins, B & Bs, lodges and resorts tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams or at the edge of a flower covered meadow. Some roads have no names and every other car has a boat or a canoe. Lakes yield fish and nights make star gazing exceptional - no schedules required, having fun is easy. [Read More]

Advice: Intrepid Travel’s 12 Responsible Travel Tips.

For the past two decades Intrepid has maintained a commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. They work with communities by establishing local businesses, they train and use local operators and always ensure that travellers really interact with the locals in their host communities. [Read More]

Florida: Fort Myers/Naples, SunStream Hotels & Resorts - Family, Luxury and Eco-Friendly.

With natural, lightly developed white sand beach at the front door and raw Everglades wilderness at its back, Southwest Florida takes a rare stance among exotic wild things and their unique semi-tropical habitat. The destination tops the list for travelers on a quest to become one with extraordinary nature. [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County, Go Ziplining with Your Kids.

Thrilling, cool and fun tree top soaring is becoming popular among families wishing to see Mother Nature from a squirrel’s eye view. We have written about zipline adventures in Hawaii, Colorado, Costa Rica, St. Lucia, and Ontario. The latest on our soar and explore list Ozone Zipline Adventures in Ohio. [Read More]

California: San Diego North, Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

Southern California has awesome beaches, delightful climate and plenty of great family vacation activities including SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, Wild Animal Park, and Scripps. Fun right? But we found a slew of fun and free family friendly things to do that may not be on your family vacation radar screen. Our list includes guided nature walks, puppet making, culture quests, stargazing, owl prowls and art encounters. [Read More]

Jamaica: Trelawny, FDR Pebbles Resort - Family Vacation Idea - All the Family Fun Is Included.

This tropical family playground is on Jamaica's historic north coast, just a short 30- minute ride east of Montego Bay. With the green draped mountains as a backdrop and the Caribbean Sea at our backdoor, they offer barefoot informality and all inclusive family adventure that allows everyone to enjoy the easy pace of island life. [Read More]

California: Lompoc, Return to Freedom - American Wild Horse Sanctuary.

Wild horses galloping across the Western plains is an image that has long been associated with the spirit and freedom of America. Part of any legend of the Old West includes the mustang. Remember the Disney film Hidalgo. Return to Freedom strives to protect and preserve the remaining wild horses through sanctuary, education, and conservation. [Read More]

Minnesota: Concordia El Lago del Bosque Again.

My second year at ELDB was a million times better than my first. It was… fantastico (fantastic)! That summer I returned to camp as a creditor. Being a creditor means you do more work, but you also have more fun. Attending the four-week high school credit session gives the attendee the equivalent of a year of a high school language, while having fun with kids your own age. [Read More]

Montana: West Glacier, Flathead Whitewater with Kids.

Glacier Raft Company located at Glacier Outdoor Center is about five minutes from the western entrance to Glacier National Park. From this location on the planet they offer families whitewater at its best. From half-day junkets to high energy six-day adventures, they have created a river experience with just right amount of zing to make the kids thrilled and the adults happy. [Read More]

Florida: Kissimmee, Family Vacation Ideas with Teens - Hiking, Horses, and Reptiles.

Create a field trip for the whole family and begin in Central Florida. In addition to theme park thrills, Kissimmee offers visitors plenty of unforgettable “real Florida” adventures to make any family vacation or holiday getaway super. Imagine watching alligators, skimming to marsh on an airboat, seeing a working cattle ranch, taking a sunset cruise, horseback riding and feeding goats. It’s easy to find something new each day like a never ending field trip with the kids - the perfect reason to choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base. [Read More]


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Florida Eco-Safaris

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Florida's Space Coast Getaway

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Horseshoe Valley, Ontario: Carriage Ridge Resort

Away for the holidays with the family. [Read More]

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Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village

Think green and save up to 30% on your family vacation. [Read More]

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Multiple Places, United States: Feather Down – Back to basics fun for families.

Enjoy your own Feather Down farm stay adventure. [Read More]

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Deer Lodge, Montana: Gold West Country Family Adventures

Lively western spirit can be found here. [Read More]

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Madison, New Hampshire: Purity Spring Resort

Get ready for the perfect family vacation. [Read More]

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Berlin, Wisconsin: Countryside Lodge Magnuson Hotel

A perfect place for a family visit to Central Wisconsin. [Read More]

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Iron River, Wisconsin: Delta Lodge in the North Woods

Relax in our large, deluxe cabins and enjoy easy access to such North Country outdoor recreation as canoeing, kayaking, swimming, boating, golfing, hunting and world class fishing. [Read More]

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Steinhatchee Landing Resort

Here’s the deal - stay four nights for the price of two. [Read More]

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Wildland Tours: Family Adventures in Newfoundland

St. John’s Family Wildlife Adventure – Vikings, whales, salmon, puffins, and family fun. [Read More]

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Ottertail, Minnesota: Otter Tail Country

Loons, Lakes and Friendly People. Sound like heaven? Join us in Otter Tail Country - the best part of Minnesota. [Read More]

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Oak Hill, West Virginia: ACE Adventure Resort

ACE is the spot for all your family adventures filled with fun. [Read More]

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Family Adventure Tours

Family adventure vacations begin with us. [Read More]

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Warsaw, Missouri: Fincachivo Lodge

Getaway with the kids. Just for the fun of it catch a fish, hug a goat, sit by a campfire. [Read More]

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