A big trend for young people is 'ecoteering': a combination of voluntary work and environmentally-friendly holiday. Choices include replantion tropical forests in India, working as a jungle tourist guide in remote parts of Cambodia, or working with endangered wild animals. According to student Laurence Ford, who spent two months working at a wolf sanctuary in New Mexico, USA, 'The whole experience was awesome. I formed a real bond with the wolves and I loved waking up to the sound of their howling!'
Whatever you decide to do, I think the days of choosing a holiday without thinking about the environment will soon be over. Eco-tourism is growing three times faster tham any other kind of tourism!