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Getting away from it all for a UK Holiday needn’t be a guilt trip.

Eco-holidays in the UK  really represent the modern face of responsible tourism. The chief aim of an eco holiday is to support local economies while being environmentally sustainable. An eco holiday offers the opportunity to eat well, smell the grass and gain a new skill or experience without exploiting the environment in which it takes place. And of course you will be using less air miles than if you were to travel abroad!

More people than ever are choosing to holiday at home rather than traveling abroad with the intention of decreasing their carbon footprint and being more environmentally friendly. The good news is that there are lots of camping, self-catering, activity and other eco chic holiday options to choose from. In this three part series we look at holidaying in the UK either as a single, part of a couple or as a family

If you are Single, don’t worry!

Single? Then forget Club 18-30 and book a holiday with a difference all in the company of other single travelers who share your individual special interest. Why not indulge in a passion or try a new experience, whether it is learning about organic cuisine, crafts, art, dancing, tennis or music. Explore the great outdoors with environmentally friendly scenic tours and rambling weekends. There are tons of companies out there that cater for the single traveler in the UK with many not charging supplements that singles get hammered for frequently

Want to do it yourself? Then just do a quick google search which will result in pages of great eco holiday ideas. Have a look at the following sites for a whole heap of ideas;

• www.responsibletravel.com – earn 200 MoreEco points with each booking
• www.thetravelplanner.co.uk
• www.organicholidays.co.uk
• www.greentraveller.co.uk –  recommended by the Times Newspaper –  is a great green travel guide to green places to stay and green holidays. It features eco-friendly places to stay in the UK and Europe and suggests low impact ways to get there.
• www.Ecoescape.org is the cult website and travel guide series for green places to holiday in the UK and Ireland. Ecoescape is all about changing the way we travel and finding ways to get off-grid and slowing down our pace of life. And of course traveling closer to home!

Finally, Ecotraveller Alex Conti has an extensive UK section in his Eco Hotels Of The World book that was released at the start of the year. Also check out Terena Plowright’s book called Eco-Centres and Courses for a comprehensive guide to over 150 places which offer practical courses, fun days out and accommodation.

Before you go on your travels you should check out Eco Trend Spotter’s Eco Travel Essentials to make sure that you have everything eco your need for your eco holiday. <click here>