Green Travel

Travelocity’s carbon offsets initiave is remarkable not only for being a clutter-breaker among online travel programs but also because it seems easy enough for travelers to buy-into. The “Go-Zero” program gives customers the option to offset the carbon emissions resultant on their trips by making contributions to the Conservatory fund (which plants trees). This is a great idea whose time has come and lends itself to many extensions – cleaner beaches, parks, landmarks? New York City, for example could use a fund to clean up its subways, the preferred mode of transport for tourists who otherwise would be spending a fortune (not to mention hours) trying to get around the city.