Small steps can make a big difference.

💚 EcoTourism is a niche segment of tourism in natural areas.

💚 Sustainable Tourism is an aspiration for the impacts of all forms of tourism.

All forms of tourism should be sustainable.

💚 Responsible Travel refers to the behavior and style of individual travelers.

If you want to become a more responsible tourist,

here are some easy options to get you started:



• Include sustainable tourism alternatives in your trip.
• Go green at your hotel.
• Reduce your carbon footprint.
• Say NO to illegal trade.
• Support sustainable options in island destinations.
• Take care of heritage places.
• Challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone.
• Support community-based tourism and initiatives.
• Respect the practices of local people.
• Use reusable bags and a refillable water bottle.

Global EcoTourism Destination Ideas

Costa Rica - green wellness retreats, rainforests, beautiful beaches, diverse flora and fauna, national parks, wildlife preserves

Botswana - a vast wetland area that supports an array of wildlife, and a game reserve offering unparalleled bird watching, with around 400 species to spot, plus many animal species such as hippos, spotted hyenas, African buffalos and chacma baboons

New Zealand - sheep-to-person ratio of about 7-to-1, an adventure sports capital, offering biking, skiing, kayaking, camping and boating facilities throughout its 14 national parks, kiwi birds, Glow Worm Caves, beaches, forests, volcanic plateaus

Singapore - nature parks and reserves, great for walking, biking or hiking - abundant wildlife – watch out for the noisy long-tailed macaques, who may just decide to follow you on part of your walk, swinging above you from tree to tree

Norway - pristine fjords and snow-capped mountain vistas, peaceful forests, charming fishing villages, stunning landscapes, lutefisk and lefse 😋

Fiji - eco-resorts, offering in-house activities, dining and accommodation, whitewater rafting, national heritage parks, sand beaches, precious coral reefs, lush forests and plenty of sunshine

Palau - crystal clear waters offering amazing diving opportunities along its barrier reef walls, incredible bird watching within its forests and a 600,000 square kilometre shark sanctuary serving as a research and conservation site

Iceland - global leader in environmental policies, Blue Lagoon and Gulfoss waterfalls, elegant coastal vistas, lava-carved moonscapes, Land of Fire & Ice

Kenya - Maasai Mara plains, mountains, beaches, offshore coral reefs, national parks and wildlife preserves

Kerala (India) - considered one of India's prettiest states, exotic beaches, rare animals protected in the state’s best wildlife sanctuaries and parks

Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) - home to some of the most unique and fearless wildlife on the planet, became a Natural World Heritage Site in 1978, which has helped to preserve its fragile ecology

UNESCO’s Executive Board has endorsed the addition of 18 sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network. This brings the total number of geoparks to 195 in 48 countries. You can check out the details here.

Where will your next travel adventure take you?

These travel companies are making an effort to move towards a more sustainable tourism platform.

Delta Air Lines has joined their SkyTeam partners in the Sustainable Flight Challenge: "It’s a commitment to finding new ways to reduce our industry’s footprint and bring the future of sustainable air travel forward."

Award winning Micato Safaris - offering luxury safaris lead by local experts with respect for the culture and nature in Africa and India. For over 30 years, Micato has supported their fully staffed non-profit, AmericaShare. Together, Micato-AmericaShare is devoted to the idea that the most powerful tool for sustainable change in Africa is education. Micato pays for an African child’s education for every guest on safari.

G Adventures - partnering with National Geographic Journeys, the Jane Goodall Collection, active tours, wellness tours, rail tours, and much more. Offering flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides.

Sandos Resorts - Preserving the natural beauty of Mexico and the rest of the world is important to Sandos Resorts. To continue enjoying amazing beaches, and for all of the world’s species to have a natural and intact space where they can live freely, they have implemented various programs to minimize their eco footprint.

Contact us for details on these preferred vendors and other Travel Leaders partners that offer ecotourism and sustainable travel programs!

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