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