Sustainable travel is coming as Southwest Airlines purchases SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC. The new purchase is part of the Dallas-based carrier’s investment portfolio of its wholly-owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures, LLC (SARV). This purchase is another action by the airline to establish its own sustainable air fuel program. Sustainable air fuel for...
Contiki has just announced its first-ever island hopping trip to the Philippines with either a 9-day or 13-day adventure bookable in 2024 and 2025. On the trip, travelers aged 18 to 35 will have many adventures, including a boat ride through a subterranean river and a traditional Filipino meal at a local’s house. Read on to find out more about Contiki’s first-ever...
During and following the pandemic, the US National Parks became popular places to be for people across the USA. Getting out into the fresh air in beautiful nature made so much sense to people. Fast forward to 2023, and the national parks are still hugely popular with travelers. The National Parks Service has revealed which parks were the top 10 most and least popular...
Officials in Málaga are rightfully proud of this region in southern Spain and have set up guided tours on the Gran Senda de la Axarquía (Great Path of the Axarquía). The Axarquía region is full of natural beauty, including mountains and valleys, pretty landscapes and more. To ensure that visitors can experience this and other areas of the Málaga Province, guided...
Croatia is making remarkable achievements in the field of sustainable tourism and their efforts are being rewarded. Moreover, the county has garnered international recognition for its efforts, as it is honored with the Kristofor Medal. The medal comes from Europe’s foremost automobile club, ADAC, and the German Automobile Club and honors Croatia’s remarkable...
In these days of climate change, with record heat waves and cold, flooding and more, United Airlines is caring for the environment. The airline has announced new partners in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund. Joining the fight are Air New Zealand, Aircastle, Google, Embraer, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, HIS, Technip Energies and...
When going on a safari vacation in Africa, many travelers pick well-known locations like South Africa and Kenya. However, the continent has other equally worthy locations for a safari, including Malawi and Zambia. Read on to find out why you should experience at least one safari vacation in these lesser-known locations. Malawi – the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ There is a...
Venice is an undeniably beautiful and fascinating destination in Italy and for that reason, the city gets too many visitors. Since the end of the pandemic, travel has returned to new levels as people once again explore their world. However, too many people are not a good thing in any city’s books. Trying to protect the beauty of the city and its historic buildings...
As most people know, the National Parks of America are stunningly beautiful and diverse. If someone says there is something for everyone in the parks, this is no exaggeration. From stunning mountains to desert scenes and lush forests, each park has its own attractions. While many travelers head to international lands for scenic beauty, there is more than enough here...
Since the pandemic, the word “over-tourism” regularly comes up in travel headlines and this includes Madrid in Spain. In fact, Spain’s capital is already planning a “black level” alert for the holidays in an effort to prevent overcrowding in the streets at Christmas. If you are planning a city break or vacation in Madrid, read on to be aware of the measures being...