By Guest Author: Sonya of TravelingtheGreenWay.com

Are you seeking green budget travel deals?  There are definitely deals out there for eco-travelers. Rather than deals alone, reconsider your travel planning habits and save money in 2009.  

Leading, UK-based, ethical travel company responsibletravel.com offers holidays by 270+ operators and 100s of villas, lodges, B&Bs and small hotels.  They suggests these smart tips:

• Book early: 
”Do this and you’ll have time to research the best holidays but also bag yourself the best bargains. Booking flights and train tickets early will save you a packet, and in fact some companies will concentrate on a smaller number of holidays they run so finding availability for your dream trip will get harder the later you leave it.”

• Travel closer to home: 
”Taking your holiday in the (U.S.) may turn out to be exactly the refreshing break you are looking for.” 

• Choose a small group adventure: 
”Small group adventures can be truly fantastic value. Your tour leader will have booked you as a group, for example, for your accommodation, and those group discounts are ultimately passed on to you. Your guide will also have all the local knowledge when it comes to haggling in the markets. Finally the price you pay often includes meals and accommodation, and if there are extra costs the leaders are clear about this up front, so you won’t be stung by this later down the line.”

Interested in more green travel tips, check out TravelingtheGreenWay.com