Ecotourism refers to a form of travel or vacation to exotic areas, threatened ecosystems, or natural areas, with a focus on the appreciation of nature or animal life, and in such a way as to minimize the ecological impact of human presence in the area.
Regular Websites
Company operates Alaska vacations, lodges, and wilderness adventure tours. - Alaska Wildland Adventures
http://www.alaskawildland.com/
The International Ecotourism Society promotes responsible travel for environment conservation throughout the world through volunteer travel or internships. - Ecotourism
http://www.ecotourism.org/
The Ecovolunteer website is a special travel website for those who want to help the world's natural environment with their travel. The company organizes trips to a variety of countries including Thailand, the United States, Brazil, Canada, Portugal and other destinations. You can also view photos of these destinations to help you decide between them. - Ecovolunteer
http://www.ecovolunteer.org/
The Ethical Traveler is a website that seeks to educate travelers about the social, environmental and economic effects their activities have on the world. You can also get advice on how to travel ethically. The organization's current campaign involves fighting against child sex trafficking. - Ethical Traveler
http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/
A sustainable tourism and responsible travel resource specializing in boutique hotels and ecolodges. - Global Basecamps
http://www.globalbasecamps.com
International Institute for Peace Through Tourism
The IIPT is a not-for-profit organization whose members have an interest in promoting and facilitating initiatives in tourism which contribute to international understanding and cooperation, enhancing the quality of the environment, the preservation of heritage, and to bring about a more peaceful and sustainable world. A profile of the organization includes its history, achievements, initiatives and leadership information. - International Institute for Peace Through Tourism
http://www.iipt.org/
National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
The CSD is part of the research, conservation and exploration division of National Geographic Mission Programs, and charged with protecting the world's distinctive places through responsible tourism and enlightened destination stewardship, its strategies including the promotion of geotourism, which enhances the geographical character of a place. Geotourism is defined here, along with information on what it can do for geographic places, as well as for travelers, professionals, and tourists. - National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable/