Green Getaways

Lisa McElroy

You may be committed to going green, but—what with kids and all their stuff—hitting the road with the family makes both the “going” and the “green” pretty tough. Here’s how to reduce your carbon footprint—and help your family appreciate the planet.   For day trips Where to go: Does a nearby town have a botanical garden or a working organic …

Take an Eco-Friendly, Family-Friendly Vacation

Traveling with kids for a winter or summer vacation can seem hard enough, so making sure your trip is eco-friendly too might seem like a tall order. Not at Beaches, the family resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos. The all-inclusive, kid-friendly spots boast green initiatives–and not just on-the-surface showpieces, but real, sustainable ways of keeping the resorts running. Here’s …