Explore Eco-Luxury Travel: Sustainable Getaways for Green-Conscious Explorers
As more people become aware of climate change and environmental issues, the way we travel is also changing. Today, many travellers want holidays that are both luxurious and eco-friendly.
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Ankush Nischal, Founder & CEO of TravGreen, says it's possible to enjoy comfort while caring for the planet—if you choose the right destinations.
What is eco-Luxury travel?
Eco-luxury travel involves enjoying high-end experiences while being mindful of the environment. This includes staying in green-certified hotels, choosing eco-tours, and supporting local communities.
Where to go?
Countries like Costa Rica and Portugal lead the way in sustainable tourism.
Costa Rica's Lapa Rios Ecolodge supports rainforest conservation, while Portugal's Azores islands are EarthCheck certified. Swedish Lapland offers a chance to learn from the Sami people in untouched natural surroundings.
Go offbeat
Costalegre in Mexico, known as "Happy Coast," is a calm stretch along the Pacific with environmentally conscious communities such as Careyes and Cuixmala that provide luxury in nature.
In Scotland, the Findhorn Ecovillage offers another one-of-a-kind alternative, being an experimental community for ecological innovations and sustainable living to provide travellers with meaningful insights into low-impact lifestyles done in harmony.
Travel responsibly
Participating in activities that support both local communities and the environment gives one's travel an added depth. Wildlife safari can be done responsibly, or habitat restoration programs can be boosted by engaging with the local communities and learning their crafts or cuisines.
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On the adventure and sporting front, explorers should choose games such as hiking, kayaking, or cycling, which offer immense excitement while indulging in love with natural landscapes at minimal environmental cost.
Watch Your Carbon Footprint
Direct flights should be considered when possible, so emissions can be lessened; airlines that offer carbon offset programs can also be chosen. Destination travel consists mainly of sustainable local options like public transport, bicycle, or electric vehicle. Actively supporting a carbon-offset programme that counterbalances emissions incurred during the trip should also be considered to keep the trip firm on eco values.
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