The Caribbean tourism industry has seen the need for sustainable development and these properties are beginning to gain popularity to local and international visitors

Wikipedia, defines ecotourism as ‘responsible travel to fragile, pristine, and usually protected areas that strive to be low impact and (often) small scale (as an alternative to mass tourism).’
Not only is ecotourism meant to be a low impact travel alternative to your larger more extravagant vacations, but it is also a means of providing funds for local communities.

Ecotourism also aims to educate visitors on the impact humans have on the environment and in doing so help to foster a greater appreciation for natural resources/habitats.

LINK:
www.eccokidz.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227:summer-vacatio n-ideas&catid=55:eco-tourism&Itemid=185#