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Several organizations have put together advice on how to travel responsibly. Here are ''The 10 Commandments of Ecotourism,'' as defined by the American Society of Travel Agents. The organization disseminates the guides to travel agents, tour operators, airlines, hotels, and resorts. 1. Leave only footprints, take only photographs. 2. Respect the frailty of the environment. Realize that all of us must be willing to help in its preservation. 3. To make vacations more meaningful, take time beforehand to learn the customs, manners, and culture of the area. While on a trip, learn more about the area; talk to the local people. 4. Respect and support local cultures (religions, traditions, crafts, services, and cuisine), and the privacy and dignity of residents, especially when taking photographs. 5. Never litter. Carry litter bags with you. Leave your surroundings cleaner than you found them. 6. Do not buy products made from endangered species, such as ivory, tortoise shell, animal skins, and feathers. Read ''Know Before You Go,'' the U.S. Customs list of products that cannot be imported. 7. Always follow designated trails. Do not disturb natural habitats of animals and plants. Keep your distance. Never touch animals. 8. Ask travel agents, tour operators, resorts, and attractions to adopt and put into practice environmental guidelines or other conservation codes, including recommendations for special regions such as polar, desert, or mountain areas. 10. Whenever possible, walk or use public transportation. Encourage drivers of public vehicles to stop engines when parked. Copyright © 1996 Bergen
Record Corp.
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