Redefine Travel Goals
One of the most admired travel trends today is the idea that we can have the trip of a lifetime while also caring for the local people and places that we visit.
More than ever, we are looking for travel that gives more than it takes. That contributes to the long-term well being of local communities. That protects the flora and fauna, the environment, and the cultures we seek out and celebrate.
Done right, sustainable tourism is more than a catch phrase of a marketing ploy, it?s the basis of enduring, positive benefit that adds purpose to our journeys and meaning to our memories.
Check out below 5 inspirations to travel for good.
Be an Animal Ambassador
Are you an animal lover? Have you dreamt of experiencing wildlife while learning how to help to restore and sustain the biodiversity of nature?
Our handcrafted itinerary "Picturesque Sri Lanka" brings you to Sri Lanka's Pinnawala elephant orphanage, one of the biggest elephant conservation projects in the nation. You will look after the abandoned and the wounded elephants to understand their stories.
Whilein Africa,Singita Lodgefocuses on animal conservation by putting an effort on a wide range of conservation programs. One of the programs is "Black Rhino Guardianship"which is mainly funded by guests to monitor the health and ensure the survival of species.
Conserve Marine Life
Ocean pollution is a serious threat to marine life and destroys their habitat; diving may become a heartbreaking activity one day.
TheCoral Triangleis locatedin a remote section of South East Asia where you will find more than 17,000 islands of Indonesia archipelago.These are amongthe most significant reef systems on earth and ithas long been the marine scientists? and avid divers? best-kept secret of the healthiest coral reefs to explore.Here you may encounter more than2,000 species of fish,fromthe largest shark on earth to the smallest one like vivid Nudibranch. Also noteworthy is that 6 of the world?s 7 species of marine Turtles make this place home.
As we explore this fragile ecosystem we need to keep mindful that it needs to last forever.We are also conscious to make sure that our carbon footprint is minimized. Their all-inclusive luxury yacht,Sequoia, was built in accordance with US Coast Guard Safety Standards and strongly focuses on sustainability. Aside from employing locals, they practice a ?no one time plastic use? policy for straws, water bottles, utensils, etc., and bath products are palm free.
Be a Community Leader
Travel is only for pleasure? Not really... It can be meaningful and serve the purpose togive back to the localcommunity and learn about its culture
. One of our close partners, Belmond, aims to make a positive contribution to the many destinations where they operate. All hotels, trains and river cruises run initiatives to support the places and people that surround them. OnboardRoad to Mandalay, you will reach out their river cruisers who have helped to build schools and clinics.
How can we give back to the community?Six Senses Krabey Island, is an eco-resort that produces most of the resort?s produce and kitchen ingredients in its half-hectare organic market farm. Their farm to table practices definitely encourages a key sustainability concept of "grow local, eat local".
Travelis an "Edutainment"
Travel is a powerful catalyst to educate ourselves and protect the natural environment for future generations. Have you tried a cruiseto make your tripeducational and entertaining?
A Galápagos expedition cruise,Silver Galapagos, brings you to one of the most isolated places in the world to encounter an abundant variety of wildlife species that is incredibly unique and found nowhere else on earth. It is also the birth place of Charles Darwin's "The Origin of the Species" - as a result of his adventure in the Galapagos.
Duringthe cruise vacation, you will attend enrichment lectures, guided Zodiac excursions, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by a highly qualified Expeditions Team, allowing you to understand the biodiversity of this eco-system and learn how to preserve the natural environment.
Protect Natural Habitats
Animals and their habitats are very sensitive and travellers can easily disturb their shelters.How do we do less harm to the environment when wetravel?
OnboardAqua Expeditionsin Peru or Vietnam and Cambodia,guests have a chance to join daily excursions on customized skiffs or by foot on hikes led by friendly adventure guides. In order toeducate guests, theprofessional naturistguides also assist to teach about the range of species endemic to the areas, animal behavior, habitat preservation and local ecosystems.
Joining Amazon flora and fauna workshops, guests can learn from river guides to understand how to recognize different species of liana, plants or trees and even the stratification of jungle environment. It totally serves as significant support to the habitat of wildlife.
