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Green Vacations in Pensacola

On the Gulf Coast of Florida, it’s easy. The Pensacola Bay Area is the ideal destination to get close to nature, learn about unique ecosystems and experience the city without your car. Come celebrate the environment in Pensacola with our 100 parks, abundant wildlife and the largest tract of protected seashore in the country.

In this month's issue:

Green Travel Tips

  • Instead of buying travel-sized shampoo and toothpaste, fill small, reusable plastic containers.
  • Hang beach towels and hotel towels to dry and reuse them.
  • Park your car and walk. You'll experience more of a destination by foot.
  • Turn off lights and turn off the thermostat before leaving for vacation.
  • Stay in environmentally-friendly hotels or use fewer resources while camping.
  • Indulge in local foods and specialties instead of imports.
  • If the tap water is safe, drink it.
  • Consider renting a hybrid car for your trip.
  • When traveling by air, pack light to help save on fuel costs.


If you have more green ideas, please add them to our blog.

Spring Hill Suites Pool View

SpringHill Suites Goes Green

SpringHill Suites by Marriott on Pensacola Beach won a first place international technology award for its geothermal system. The hotel installed underground pipes to use the earth's temperature to heat and cool the building. SpringHill Suites is also using compact fluorescent light bulbs and ozone-saving laundry equipment.

For spring months, rates start at $169 during the week and $189 on weekends. Ask for a $10 discount during special events.

Canoes at Black Water River State Park

Green Things To Do

Osceola Golf Course and Club House

Discount on Your Green Fees

Spring means great golfing in the Pensacola Bay Area. Play after 3 p.m. at Osceola Municipal Course for just $15, which includes 18 holes with a cart.

Upcoming Events

FlowerFlorabama Interstate Mullet Toss
April 25-27

Flower24th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival
May 2-4

Flower5th Annual Outside Art Fair
May 17-18

Save Some Green

ButterflyAirTran Airways Fare Sale
through April 8

ButterflyParadise Inn Save 25-50 Percent
through August 28

ButterflyRMI Vacation Rental April Special
through April 30