It's hard to be environmentally conscious when you're on vacation or traveling on business in unfamiliar cities and countries. Just the very act of travel often uses tons of fuel and energy to move you from one place to the other. But, doing the necessary research ahead of time takes hours and hours.
So, where do you start?
Start here! Our dedicated staff at Meridien GreenStart is devoted to finding the best ways to get around the town, the state, the country...and even the world! Check out our upcoming Eco-Tour and where we're visiting this year. You don't want to miss it!
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Eco-Tour of ParisSign up today for this fantastic 10-day tour of the city of light: Paris, France. For 10 days, you will enjoy the best that this wonderful city has to offer and travel secure in the knowledge that we have spared no effort to choose modes of travel and accommodation that preserve the environment and create as little waste as possible. See some of the highlights below: |
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Tour Eiffel (Day 1)What visit to Paris would be complete without a indepth exploration of this magnificent feat of engineering. We'll take you behind the scenes where the general public cannot go. |
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Paris Underground (Days 3-4)Criss-crossing the city in all directions Paris sits on thousands of miles of tunnels and underground spaces. Come with us as we explore this unique vantage of the city. |
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Seine Dinner Cruise (Day 6)The Seine cuts a serpentine path through the heart of Paris dividing the city into the iconic left and right banks. You will experience the unique perspective of this beautiful city from the water's edge. |
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Champs Élysées (Day 8)Probably the most famous street in the world and certainly one of the most beautiful. Come take an all-day walking tour of this amazing avenue and end it at the Louvre Museum of Art. |
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| Date | Event | Location | Cost |
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| Dec 31, 2016 | New Year's Eve Party | West Side Community Center | $25.00 |
| Jan 21, 2017 | Community Potluck | West Side Community Center | Free |
| Jan 28, 2017 | Cross Country Ski Trip | Burkeline Mountains Resort | $65.00 |
| Jan 29, 2017 | Volunteer Day for City Animal Shelter | Meridien Animal Shelter | Free |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Nature Photography Photo Group | South Side Community Center | $5.00 |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Cross Country Ski Weekend | Burkeline Mountains Resort | $165.00 |
| Feb 18, 2017 | Winter Hike | Burkeline Nature Preserve | Free |
| Feb 25, 2017 | Cross Country Ski Outing | Meridien Park | $10.00 |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Book Club | West Side Community Center | Free |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser | South Side Community Center | Donation |
| Mar 19, 2017 | Winter Hike | Burkeline Nature Preserve | $10.00 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Open House | GreenStart Offices, Meridien | Free |
| Apr 8, 2017 | Nature Preserve Hike | Burkeline Nature Preserve | $10.00 |
| Apr 15, 2017 | Spring Flower Hikes | Burkeline Nature Preserve | Free |
| Apr 22, 2017 | Day Hike | Burkeline Nature Preserve | $10.00 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Advanced Backpacking - 3 days | Burkeline Mountains Resort | $125.00 |
| May 1, 2017 | May Day Parade | City Hall | Free |
| May 8, 2017 | Mothers Day Walk | Meridien Park | Free |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Day Hike | East Side Park | $10.00 |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Glaciel Park Tour | Meridien Park | $10.00 |
| Jul 9, 2017 | Beginners Backpacking - 3 days | Burkeline Mountains Resort | $125.00 |
| Jul 17, 2017 | East Trail Hike | East Side Park | $10.00 |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 3-Day Backpack | Burkeline Mountains Resort | $125.00 |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Book Club | East Side Community Center | Free |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Day hike at the Dunes | Shoreline Park | $10.00 |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Volunteer for Homeless Shelter | North Side Community Center | Free |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Book Club | West Side Community Center | Free |
| Oct 29, 2017 | Halloween Haunted Hike | West Side Park | $10.00 |
| Nov 11, 2017 | Nature Photography Photo Group | South Side Community Center | $5.00 |
| Nov 18, 2017 | Nature Photography Photo Group | South Side Community Center | $5.00 |
| Dec 17, 2017 | Holiday Party | West Side Community Center | Free |
| Dec 31, 2017 | New Year's Eve Party | West Side Community Center | $25.00 |