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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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]

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]

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]

West Virginia: Oak Hill, ACE Adventure Center, Rafting, Kayaking, Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Rappelling and Zip-lining – Family Adventures Made Easy.

Imagine one family vacation spot tucked away amid a forest but within footsteps of a slew of day adventures - a place where all you have to do is arrive, check in and your family adventure vacation fun begins. [Read More]

Florida: Space Coast, Eco Friendly Family Vacation Fun – Airboat Rides, Giraffe Encounters, and Beach Time.

From the peaceful atmosphere of Brevard Zoo and the natural beauty of Merritt Island to miles of uncrowded beaches and awesome surf - it’s where the good stuff is for a very green family vacation. Activities include giraffe encounters and dolphin watching, turtle spotting and stargazing. The area is loaded with one-of-a-kind experiences that guarantee bragging rights back home. [Read More]

California: Montecito-Sequoia Lodge, Create Family Memories.

This is the place where everyone in the family is on a holiday. They have an enthusiastic, talented friendly staff who enjoy making certain that family gatherings are pleasant. They wrote the book on carefree family vacations. Located at 7,500 feet in the Sequoia National Forest, about approximately one hour from Fresno, it is almost heaven for moms. [Read More]

Florida: Space Coast, Earth Friendly Family Vacation Ideas – Kayaks, Turtles and Horses.

Imagine gliding across Indian River Lagoon in a canoe watching for dolphins and manatees. Think about kayaking on the dark of the moon through bioluminescent estuaries or watching the beach for the arrival of a Loggerhead sea turtle. Stroll along Canaveral National Seashore beach. Search for shells and arrowheads. Sharing the wonders of nature with children is not only rewarding but fun. [Read More]

Florida: Kissimmee/St. Cloud Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

Some of Kissimmee’s best kept secrets are free. From weekly activities at Old Town and awesome nature trails to fishing spots and free museum days, everyone can use a free day once in a while and on vacation what could be better? [Read More]

Florida: Kissimmee, Family Fun, Learning, and More Fun.

Central Florida family vacation activities are dominated by Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld. But as family vacation learning becomes more and more popular combining theme park action with learning experiences is becoming easier. In Kissimmee it is possible for families to practice golf; join a tennis clinic; learn to fish or take flight and have family fun in the process. [Read More]

Florida: Daytona Beach, Seeing Green with Kids – Kayaking, Secret Gardens, and an Ocean Safari.

Going away green is easy because the Daytona Beach offers a remarkable number of earth friendly experiences for families to share. From dolphin watching, fishing for snook, and living history to hiking forest trails, meandering tree-shaded boardwalks, and kayaking among the marshes, it's all about having fun being green. [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]

Tours: Eco Family Adventures, Pure Family Fun - River Rafting, Sailing, and Hiking in the Rain Forest.

Raft the Middle Salmon in Idaho; hike through a Costa Rican cloud forest; sail the Agean Sea along the coast of Turkey or cruise among the Galapagos Islands, the choices are perfect for an earth-friendly family adventure. [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County, Defining American History with Stories from the Heart.

In Lebanon, Ohio an American history lesson comes alive with a southwest Ohio re-enactor who provides a believable escape to freedom experience as “Sadie”, a slave girl. She narrates her story for visitors of all ages to absorb.   [Read More]

Tours: Thomson Family Adventures, Family Trips - Fun, Easy, and Amazing.

Imagine taking a family adventure vacation created by families for families, one that makes it easy to get away, have fun, create memories. Think about sharing one of a kind experiences with your children or grandchildren like hiking in a Costa Rican cloud forest, cruising the Galapagos Islands, gazing at the Pyramids of Giza, witnessing the amazing wildlife of Tanzania, or counting stars in Morocco. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Madison, New Hampshire: Purity Spring Resort

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Las Vegas, Nevada: Desert Rose Resort

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Horseshoe Valley, Ontario: Carriage Ridge Resort

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Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village

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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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Deer Lodge, Montana: Gold West Country Family Adventures

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

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Steinhatchee Landing Resort

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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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ALA: 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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Multiple Cities, Alaska: ALA: Alaska Family Adventure

Wild, pristine, and blessed with extraordinary scenery. [Read More]

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PURE Rooms - Allergy Free Sleeping Spots

Checkout PURE Rooms - Allergy Free Sleeping Spots in the USA. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach "Green" Spots

Here in Virginia Beach, being green just comes naturally. Check out our "green" spots. [Read More]

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