Holidays and vacations are a really important factor in the economy, and in the health of the individuals in it. They are a great way of de-stressing from a life which is saturated with work. But, with the current global warming problems, which is proven to be a result of human activity increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, travelling by aeroplane to your holiday destination may make an unnecessary contribution. There are plenty of alternative, less fossil fuel reliant travel options which you can choose in order to reduce your carbon footprint. Travelling by boat is a great example of this, although it doesn’t always make sense to travel to the other side of the world by boat. Another thing you can consider to limit your impact on the ecosystem, is to join a conservation effort while on holiday. There are a number of ‘ecotourism’ holiday packages, which give you a great holiday, while also allowing you to contribute to conservation efforts.