With Earth Day around the corner, plan a trip to one of these ecologically responsible destinations for your next family trip.
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Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods host a variety of Earth Day events. Cape Coral Rotary Park Environmental Center and The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation both host neighborhood and beach clean ups.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
Michigan’s second-largest city is one of 12 U.S. destinations pledging to achieve a zero-net carbon building sector by 2050 through Zero Cities Project. Book a stay an eco-friendly property including Amway Grand Plazaor JW Marriott Grand Rapids.
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Greater Palm Springs, California
Earlier this year, Visit Greater Palm Springs announced a partnership with Kind Traveler to support local charitable environmental organizations. Book a stay at a participating, eco-friendly property.
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Kansas City, Missouri
This city boasts climate initiatives across its meeting and convention spaces. Kansas City Convention Center is home to one of the country’s largest green ballrooms and utilizes energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal is the first LEED Gold-certified terminal in the Midwest.
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Santa Barbara, California
This city holds the title of the “birthplace of Earth Day,” as home to the site that inspired the first Earth Day in 1970. The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival returns this year. The free event hosts more than 200 eco-conscious exhibitors, along with a green car show, art installations and musical performances.
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Victoria, British Columbia
British Columbia’s capital city focuses on a variety of environmental initiatives. The destination recently received The Responsible Tourism Institute’s Biosphere certification, a recognition of its commitment to principles of sustainability, diversity and social responsibility. Dine at a carbon neutral restaurant, like Big Wheel Burger. Book a stay at Fairmont Empress, a property practicing various sustainability initiatives.
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