1. Yucatan, Mexico
Want to enjoy Mexico without all the drunk college students and souvenir-hungry cruise ship tourists? Head to Yucatan. The region is steeped in cultural history and Mayan archaeology. The Riviera Maya offers miles of virgin, white sand Caribbean beaches where you can catch some rays, and the region is home to several eco-friendly resorts where you can lay your head in good conscience.
2. Alaska
Who says summer vacations must occur at the beach? Summer is the perfect time to visit America’s northernmost state, which is actually quite temperate during the warmer months. If you’re interested in seeing some of the last truly wild places on earth, a wide variety of ecotours are available throughout Alaska. See glaciers, amazing wildlife, explore Denali National Park or Kenai Fjords National Park, or try your hand at sea kayaking, and fishing.
3. Costa Rica
Costa Rica is en route to becoming the first carbon neutral country by 2021. Choosing this beautiful country as your vacation destination will give you a chance to see what that means up close and personal. Over 20 percent of Costa Rica’s national territory is protected land, so you’ll notice the incredible diversity of flora and fauna as soon as you arrive. Stay at the family-owned La Leona Eco Lodge, and get involved in the conservation, recycling and the preservation of Costa Rica’s natural resources.
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