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10 Ways To Give Back While Travelling In 2019
Slide Nr 1How’s this for a New Year’s resolution: Make travel plans in 2019 that also have an impact for good – and we’re talking about more than reusing bath towels or not having the sheets changed every day (that should be standard practice by now). From innovative hotel booking sites to grassroots programmes and laudable initiatives by hotel and cruise brands, here are a few worthwhile causes you can support – simply by deciding where you want to go on your next holiday.
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Slide Nr 2When Pocket Change Means Big Change — What difference can 500 Thai baht make to the local community on Koh Yao Noi, an under-the-radar but so very charming island located midway between Phuket and Krabi in Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay? Well, collecting 500 TB with every long-tail boat rental over the course of 2017 helped Cape Kudu, a Thai-owned Small Luxury Hotel, purchase a fire truck for the community, and those same funds from 2018-19 are going towards helping local dialysis patients get back and forth to Phuket for medical care. In short: all the difference in the world.
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Slide Nr 4Grassroots Efforts For Sustainability — Surrounded by some of the Southwest’s most spectacular scenery, Sedona, Arizona has always been something of an eco-conscious destination. But L’Auberge de Sedona is upping the ante, with its sights set on of becoming the first hotel in the US to fully adopt all 17 of the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations, ranging from zero hunger to sustainable cities and ubimate action. “We want to be thoughtful in everything we do,” says General Manager Sean Olmstead.
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Slide Nr 5Book A Cruise That Supports The Malala Fund — Celebrity Cruises recently made waves when it named 21-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai the godmother of its newest ship, the Celebrity Edge, which will be sailing in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean for its first season. In addition to committing support to the Malala Fund, CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a champion for opportunities for women and diversity. Case in point, the Edge has crew from more than 70 countries, 30% of which are women, including a female captain and officer in the ship’s deck.
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Slide Nr 6The Belize Way — Giving back has been a cornerstone of pioneering eco-resort Chaa Creek, located deep within the jungle interior of Belize. Under the stewardship of Mick and Lucy Fleming, the property has grown and evolved tremendously over the decades, but its heart and soul remains firmly intact. In addition to a staff that’s 100% Belizean, 10% of all bookings go to Chaa Creek Cares, which supports no less than a dozen initiatives ranging from summer camp at the property for school children from around the country, to support and programming for the local elderly care centre.
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Slide Nr 7Growing A Boreal Forest — If you don’t mind forgoing housekeeping services for a weekend getaway – aka, happily hang the “Do Not Disturb” sign once you’ve arrived – then consider heading to the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City, Canada, which has launched an initiative in conjunction with La Forêt Montmorency, a boreal forest located 45 minutes north of the city centre: they’ll plant one tree per night on behalf of guests that decline daily housekeeping services for a minimum of two nights. Visits to the forest, and the option of contributing funds for additional trees, are also planned for the future. [Photo © Fairmont Le Château Frontenac]
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Slide Nr 8Bhutanese Immersion — One of the only countries in the world to have a negative carbon offset footprint, remote Bhutan is also a deeply religious country. You’ll have numerous opportunities for local cultural experiences that also give back in meaningful ways at Gangtey Lodge in Bhutan’s Phobjikha Valley, which can arrange for everything from prayer and mediation sessions at the local Buddhist monastery (home to around 250 monk students of all ages), to donating robes to the monks, or donating a full day worth of meals – anonymously or with a blessing, of course. [Photo: Gangtey Lodge via Facebook]
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Slide Nr 10Always Travel Local — If you’re contemplating a bucket-list holiday in 2019 – Jordan, Kenya, Cuba, Russia, Iceland, South Africa, Patagonia, Sri Lanka and the Galapagos come to mind as a few possibilities – consider booking your holiday with Travel Local, which works with vetted, destination-based partners to create hyper-local travel experiences that you could never possibly plan on your own. There’s always an element of giving back on the itinerary, in small and large ways, ranging from your presence and interest in local initiatives through to actual volunteer opportunities.
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Slide Nr 11Small Team With A Big Vision — Swire Hotels is a minor player in the global hospitality world, with just five properties in China and one outpost in Miami, Florida. But that hasn’t stopped the boutique hotel group from embarking on an ambitious 2030 sustainable development plan that touches on everything from hotel design and energy efficiency (macro), to holiday decor that can be recycled (micro), with plenty of human touches in between. Case in point: The Upper House Hong Kong has teamed with the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association on a vocational program that includes training, mentoring and valuable work experience. In short: priceless.
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