Tips for a more responsible holiday
The world’s most treasured places are precious. We have a responsibility to help make sure they stay that way. Here are some of our tips on how you can ensure you have a positive impact...
We're delighted to have been recognised at the most recent of these prestigious travel industry awards.
To us, responsible travel means acknowledging that travel isn't always a great option for the planet and its people but that, with more thoughtful decision-making, we can reduce the negatives and leave more of a positive impact.
Your Travel Counsellor can advise on ways to make a positive impact through your travels. They’ll suggest ‘Green Leaf’ hotels - those that have been recognised for their sustainable initiatives - alongside excursions using local companies and guides and recommend local treats to look out for in your destinations.
Each has been recognised as having sustainability standards that are aligned with those created by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Ikos and Sani Resorts are meeting 60% of their resorts’ needs through local producers.
Attitude Resorts have created its Otentik Discovery app to encourage guests to get out and explore the island, experiencing Mauritius through the eyes of a local.
LUX* Le Morne has a Zero Food Waste Programme, which focuses on reducing food waste and repurposing unavoidable waste by donating food from the buffet to local schools. Leftovers from guests’ plates also go to pig farms or are composted on-site.
Heritage Resorts are recycling 65% of their waste, as well as treating waste water on-site, recycling it as irrigation water.
The world’s most treasured places are precious. We have a responsibility to help make sure they stay that way. Here are some of our tips on how you can ensure you have a positive impact...
These are just some of the ways you can access authentic experiences that benefit local communities; ask your Travel Counsellor about the whole array of others that are available.
Many of us are striving to be more eco-conscious travellers, including reducing our carbon emissions, and one of the ways of doing this is by using rail travel where possible.
Reuben’s Retreat was born in memory of Reuben Michael Graham who tragically passed away aged 23 months and is Travel Counsellors dedicated charity partner in the UK.
It’s something special when over 2,000 people across the globe are working together to make a difference. We actively support our people in giving back and host events and initiatives that enable them to do this.
Travel has the power to do a great deal of good, and one of the ways that you can help with this is by taking part in an activity that helps to preserve the local environment in the areas that you travel.