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Top Green Cities: Where to Travel Green is part of our Back to School: Green Travel Basics series.

What are the top green cities in the world? There are plenty of others in the publishing and green world who have created scientifically calculated (and not so scientifically calculated) lists of top green cities. So I’ve put together an ultimate list of the top green cities.

Unfortunately, most of these lists are United States only lists. So I’ll link to the World lists first:
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World Bicycle Relief, World Vision and Trek Travel have announced a $1,000,000 fundraising event in Zambia and South Africa. Cycling legend Johan Bruyneel and World Bicycle Relief president F.K. Day will lead a small group of influential and committed individuals to raise awareness of and provide solutions to the problems of mobility in rural Africa.

“This is an incredible opportunity to experience first-hand how something as simple as a bicycle can have a profound affect on addressing the needs of the poor,” said F.K. Day, who in addition to leading World Bicycle Relief is also executive vice president of SRAM Corporation.
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This lovely 29 minutes film documentary, made by German broadcaster ARD.de (read here about ARD) is filmed around Adriatic islands of Dalmatia:  Lastovo, Korcula, Vrnik and Palagruza.
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Since July of this year, Croatian tourism can add one more luxury tourist resort to its offering, the Radisson Blu Resort, located in Orašac, 10 km north of  Dubrovnik. The hotel features 201 hotel rooms and 207 residential suites and many different facilities. The resort was designed by architects Branimir Medic and Pero Puljiz. The interior design is the work of the London company Hirsch Bedner Associates, and the hospitality facilities are the design of Henry Chebanne of Blue Sky Hospitality,the world’s leading company in this segment, with over 100 design projects realized in over 25 countries all over the world.

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In last weeks eddition of Guardian Travel, under the title Autumn in the Med, Istria is featured among other Medditeranean recommended destination. Here is an excerpt from the article:

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In the travel section of recent eddition of Daily Telegraph, four of the best of Croatian island hotels were reviewed: 

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To everyone who has already visited Å ibenik and taken a tour of its cultural and historical sights, as well as those visiting it for the very first time, this northern Dalmatian city always has a new face to discover, as well as numerous natural sights, attracting visitors.

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Chlorine-free pool? Check. Bikes to borrow? Ready to ride. Organic on-site pantry? Fully stocked. Affordable? Starting rates under $150. Element Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s new eco-chic hotel brand, offers all this and more to help travelers maintain a healthy and active lifestyle on the road. Conceived with the eco- and health-conscious traveler in mind, Element promotes a well-balanced lifestyle through a number of programs.

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