The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has come up with a whole new way of connecting travelers with inspiring ecotourism initiatives. They have set up the very first online green travel auction site. Called ecoDestinations, this auction site will feature a new eco destination at the beginning of each month.

Once the destination is chosen, TIES will list its best and most eco-friendly vacations, chosen for their commitment to the local community and the protection of the environment. Then the bidding can begin, starting at an unbelievable 60% off it’s retail value.

It’s a genuine win-win. Green travelers get the opportunity to discover and bid on some great eco-friendly vacations, and eco lodges and sustainable tourism operators get promotion for their organizations for one continuous month. Best of all, one community organization from the month’s featured destination will be picked to receive 5% of the ecoDestination’s revenue.

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to ecoDestinations and start bidding.

This month’s destination – Costa Rica.

It’s a fitting choice to launch this new green initiative.

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