Recently, I’ve been trying to choose more eco destinations and accommodations. First of all, an eco vacation is not just about staying at an eco hotel, so there’s a lot to consider. The way to get there, the activities that I’ll do and the places I’ll visit. Of course, if I choose an eco hotel, then my planning can be simplified. I mean, eco hotel staff usually know things to do and places to eat that are environmentally friendly. Plus, they might even offer green tours and a menu with organic ingredients. So I do try to find out about the hotel’s eco standards. I check out the hotel’s website and if I can’t find anything on their website referencing their eco practices, I just don’t bother with that hotel. If I have some questions, I usually email. Of course if I don’t get an answer, I take it as a sign that they don’t care about their eco image. I realize that depending on the place I visit and my budget, my aspirations for a completely eco hotel are limited. So if I can’t find a hotel that’s 100% eco, I try to balance it out with the things that I do during my vacation, how I get from one place to the next, the souvenirs I buy, and things like that.