Issue 3 | December 2019 | the hub for sustainable travel, news and experiences
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P N H A O C NSERVATION T U O R W G E EXPLORATION R L A K LOCAL P I IFE WILDL H N Y G SMALL GROUPS
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OUR PLEDGE. TO ALWAYS PROVIDE YOU, THE TRAVELLER, WITH THE MOST SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL OPTION HUMANELY POSSIBLE. TO ENSURE WE DO NOT 'GREENWASH' TRAVEL TOURS, HOTELS OR SUPPLIERS AND THAT DETAILS SHARED ARE AS TRANSPARENT AND FAIR AS POSSIBLE. LET'S STRIVE TO USE THE POWER OF TRAVEL FOR GOOD.
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welcome It's almost the end of 2019 and a new decade is just around the corner. So first, let's rejoice in gratitude for our beautiful planet we call home. 2020 will bring space travel, more cruise liners on our waters, new hotels, new technology and also increasing global issues and instability, further climate crisis and a glaring spotlight on travel and its environmental impact degrading our planet. So what do we do? We start by collectively making a new decade resolution and a conscious effort to ensure our travels are a positive impact and less of the negative. 2020 will prove to be instrumental to the changing narrative of travel that is seeing a rise of conscious travelling, a want for sustainability, inclusivity and transparency. So reading this magazine is a great step (better yet grab an annual subscription so you never miss an issue) and be sure to check out page 3 for tips to get you started on sustainable travel, learn more about one of our preferred eco partners featured on our brand profile page every month and also ideas on what to pack for your next trip away. Delve into Part 1 of our destinations and experiences for 2020, where travel will empower you and create a ripple of kindness on humanity and support much needed conservation efforts.
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December 2019
contents 05. EDITOR'S LETTER How do we balance and intrusion on nature?
07. TIP FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL Why you should never ride an elephant.
09. THE GREAT PAPER TRAIL! 5 ways to go paperless for your next trip and save the trees.
13. ECO HOTEL REVIEWS Bawah Reserve, Indonesia Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Napa Valley US Nanuku Auberge Resorts, Fiji
15. ECO TRAVEL OFFERS Explora Lodges, Chile Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, Thailand Six Senses Resort, Fiji
17. TAKE THE PLEDGE Make 2020 the year you make a travel pledge
19-27. DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES FOR 2020 Australia Madagascar Rwanda Ecuador India
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