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Spas, retreats and fitness: Where to go for a wellness break

The sector is growing and forecast to stay popular.

27/08/2023

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Revealed: 17 of the top 20 most sustainable destinations are in Europe

A new study has revealed which destinations are most sustainable, as well as where eco-conscious travellers head to.

22/08/2023

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This new walking trail is changing the lives of women in Sri Lanka

The first of the Pekoe Trail’s 22 segments was opened in 2021, shining a light on life in Sri Lanka’s tea estates.

08/08/2023

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Best wild camping spots in Europe and the laws you need to follow

If you want to save money on hotels and reconnect with nature, a summer wild camping trip is perfect.

15/07/2023

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Fewer flights is the only way to decarbonise travel, new report says

Here's why it's time to switch the plane for a train.

06/03/2023

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Five ways to up the eco credentials of your summer break

Is your holiday paying its way? Here’s how to benefit local people and nature this summer.

26/02/2023

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Can big hotels benefit small communities? This resort is a ray of hope

The Sarojin is a shining example of community-based tourism.

18/02/2023

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EU train travel on track to be faster and cheaper under new scheme

There’ll be no excuse to take flights within Europe when these new long distance train routes have launched.

08/02/2023

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Why ‘nature positive travel’ is trending for 2023

‘Nature positive travel’ encourages tourism that has a positive impact on the environment.

31/12/2022

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Sustainable travel: These are Europe’s most walkable cities

The historic sights are best admired on foot in these five cities.

22/11/2022

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‘Woefully inadequate’: Report slams travel industry’s net zero plan

The research found only one scenario in which the industry would meet its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

22/11/2022

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Sustainable travel: Electric transport will power your 2023 adventures

Low emission electric vehicles, or EVs, are driving sustainable travel and combating spiralling fuel costs.

21/11/2022

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Rail revival is on track to be 2023’s biggest travel trend

Train travel is on the rise spurred by increasing flight prices and climate change awareness.

15/11/2022

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Scotland: Sit back and relax on these breathtaking train trips

You could get the train from London to Edinburgh and back five times and your carbon footprint would still be lower than if you flew.

25/10/2022

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New Zealand has opened up, but 'changes have been made'

“Changes have been made to ensure the New Zealand tourism experience is one that New Zealanders can be proud of,” says tourism boss

24/10/2022

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Trafficking, abuse, neglect: The hidden fallout from ‘voluntourism’

In orphanages around the world, well-intentioned volunteers could be unknowingly funding exploitation.

17/10/2022

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Paddleboarders scared to fall into the 'green soup' of this UK lake

The Lake District's biggest lake could be on the verge of "ecological collapse" due to algal blooms linked to sewage pollution.

16/08/2022

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Will travellers boycott the US because of its stance on abortion?

As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America?

30/06/2022

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New rankings of every country could help you travel more responsibly

Holiday Extras has created the ‘Good Trip Index’ to help people travel more responsibly and choose a destination that’s right for them.

29/06/2022

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Are babymoons safe? One woman’s trip to Malta has lessons for us all

After a woman was refused treatment in Malta because of the country’s strict anti-abortion laws, should pregnant women be reconsidering babymoons?

29/06/2022