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With increased awareness for the health of our planet, many people are focusing on eco friendly lifestyle choices; this includes planning a honeymoon. 

In this day and age, many newlyweds are looking to eco tourism, which promotes a greener planet. I've compiled a list of 5 tips and ideas to help make planning your green honeymoon a breeze.

5 Tips For Planning An Eco Friendly Honeymoon:

1. When it comes to the destination, keep an open mind. You don't necessarily have to travel far and wide to have a dream honeymoon. Think about what kind of experience you're looking for. Are you the adventurous type, or are you looking for an intimate getaway, or a combination of both?

Get in contact with an eco travel agent; provide them with an outline of your interests, budget and timelines. Let them know that you are also interested in exploring vacation destinations a bit closer to home. You might be surprised at the hidden treasures out there. Speaking personally, I never wanted a cookie cutter wedding, so a cookie cutter honeymoon wouldn't be an option either.

2. If you prefer, you can do some of your own research. Although this can take a bit more time and effort, when you think of the rewards, it's definitely worth that effort. Have you ever watched a documentary or a human interest story on the news and thought, "I would love to go there someday!"? Those are the types of places to consider.

Case in point: We just watched a wildlife program, which featured a park in Ecuador. In contrast, a few evenings ago, we saw an advertisement for an incredible spa and resort, just a few hours away. Two very different destinations, two very different experiences; but both held a lot of appeal for us. While one would be an experience of wonder, the other would be sheer decadence.

Your honeymoon is your wedding gift to yourselves, so make it your own. Come up with a short list of your favorite destinations, research costs, and, once you've reached a mutual decision, book through a reputable eco travel agency.

3. There's a lot more to a green honeymoon than eco travel arrangements. Take some time to also research the local labor practices of potential destination hotels. While many honeymoon hotspots provide exemplary service to their patrons, they can have a poor track record with employee treatment and compensation, as well as questionable practices, regarding the environment. One way to compensate for this is to take day trips away from the resort and support the local markets. Experience the local culture, taste the local food, and just drink it all in.

4. When you reach your destination, book day tours through the locals, rather than a travel agent. This again will ensure that the local community will receive direct benefit and you won't be toured around with other vacationers. You'll have your own private tour guide. After all, who knows the local sites better than the locals themselves? When you return from your trip, you can further help their local economy by recommending their guide services on wedding blog posts and forums.

5. There are numerous eco tourism destinations that are both luxurious and environmentally responsible. Verify the environmental practices of the hotel or resort. Green is more than just a color.

For more information about eco friendly travel, you may also be interested in this article entitled: "Top 10 Earth Friendly Ways To Travel".

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