Travel with the Environment in Mind
The travel industry has a history of not being eco-conscious but being a responsible traveler lies in the destination rather than the transportation. It’s hard to cut down your carbon footprint through travel but finding an eco-friendly destination can help reduce waste and embrace nature.
Portugal is known for the stunning coastline and vibrant cities with a nationwide commitment to ensure 90% of tourism businesses follow sustainable rules to regulate energy, waste, and water use by 2027. This western European country offers a variety of eco-friendly lodging options including the Six Senses outpost in Duoro Valley. This unique lodging option has pledged to improve the carbon and ecological footprint with an Earth Lab exhibit that educates guests on local community development and forest restoration.
Sweden is known for being a nation devoted to sustainability with Gothenburg on the top of the Global Destinations Sustainability Index being a top eco-tourism destination. Gothenberg offers great eats with locally sourced food options, 97% of public transportation operating on renewable energy, and 95% of hotels are eco-friendly.
Greece is a Mediterranean paradise that is committed to sustainability with 51% organic food production. One of the top sustainable lodging options in Greece is the Coco-Mat Eco Residences in Serifos with a unique bioclimatic architecture design that provides natural lighting and air conditioning.
For a tropical vacation, you might want to consider Costa Rica to visit what is becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral country. Costa Rice features beautiful beaches with more than a quarter of the nation is protected reserves and parks with 80% of protected Osa Peninsula.
