Hotel Belmar is a carbon-neutral eco-lodge, nestling in the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica. The hotel has recently been honored by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards at No. 7 in the Caribbean and Central America. The luxury eco-lodge continues to be recognized for its dedication to its guests’ well-being and environmental sustainability. Condé...
Copenhagen in Denmark is a hugely popular city for travelers and is feeling the effects of overtourism, much like other European locations. However, while Barcelona plans to ban vacation rentals, Mallorca restricts the sale of alcohol, and Venice charges its day trippers, Copenhagen takes a more positive stance. The city is offering rewards for good tourist behavior...
In recent years, Europe has been building on its rail connections and services, offering some of the best new train journeys in 2024. Whether people prefer high-speed rail travel or comfortable sleeper trains, the option continues to be better for the environment than flying. Each year in December, the latest new rail options are announced for the coming year. Read...
Italy is launching a new sleeper train to allow travelers to “rediscover its riches” in a new and sustainable way. As part of these plans, a new sleeper train is set to take skiers to the heart of the slopes in the Dolomites. Starting from December 15, a luxurious sleeper train will run from Rome to the iconic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Read on to find out more...
Southwest Airlines has announced that it is taking a big step toward environmental sustainability. It has outlined a new strategy, dubbed “Nonstop to Net Zero,” which lays out the airline’s plans toward reaching a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By doing so, it stresses its commitment to a greener future for air travel. Southwest Airlines plans to...
In recent years, love locks have become a popular phenomenon, with lovers locking padlocks on fences around the world. Often, like in Paris, they had to be banned for the damage they wrought. Surprisingly, the trend has also affected the Grand Canyon National Park in the US. This has led to park officials asking people to stop, as the locks and their keys become a...
Costa Rica (Rich Coast) is among the most beautiful countries in Central America and is also one of the most biodiverse in the world. As the country makes efforts to protect its nature and wildlife, it makes it a truly gorgeous vacation destination. Read on to find out more about what the country has to offer and what you can do to help the country protect its green...