Eco-friendly travel is still a relatively new concept to most people, however when you consider the footprint that taking a vacation leaves on the earth, finding ways to reduce the impact of your travel plans is an environmentally responsible thing to do.

Organic Places to Stay in the UK is a fabulous resource for those who want to plan a green trip but don't know where to begin. Author Linda Moss has taken great care to make the book user-friendly and easy to navigate in one beautifully photographed package. To simplify the process, Linda broke the accommodations down into four categories: hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering locations and camping areas. Looking for a small organic farm in Devon? Dying to stay in a log cabin in Perthshire, Scotland that is walking distance to an organic café and organic shops? Seeking a little romance at a bed and breakfast in Yorkshire that uses produce from the kitchen's organic garden? These are just a tiny sampling of over 50 destinations Linda profiles in the book.

All of the boutique hotels, cottages and Victorian guest houses (just to name a few) are accompanied by photographs of beautiful buildings and stunning landscapes, as well as the need-to-know details of the property such as the type of accommodation it is, how many people it will sleep, the estimated cost of your stay and meals, a short description of the amenities you will find upon arrival, and of course, what exactly makes the location organic.

All of the listings contain the name of the certifying body or designation that certifies the location organic. Linda has also included other important details you may be looking for when booking a reservation, including the accommodations that are located within one mile of public transportation and symbols demonstrating which locations allow children and dogs. She even includes some tips such as making sure you check with the property owner to see if they pick-up guests who will be arriving at the local train or bus station (some places actually do!).

If you haven't given much thought to the making eco-conscious travel arrangements in the past, perusing a few pages of Organic Places to Stay in the UK will show you that making earth-conscious travel arrangements does not mean sacrificing quality. In fact it it is exactly the opposite effect, and the beautiful locations and wonderful dining options will have you on the phone booking your reservation before you can say the words "eat local."

Order your copy here and hit the jump to learn how you can win your very own copy of Linda Moss' must-have resource for green travelers.

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