Living an eco-friendly lifestyle during the festivities can be a challenge at times and when it comes to sightseeing and holidaying, appreciating the beauty of the world while protecting it can be tricky.
However, if taking an eco-friendly holiday is important to you this season, there are many ways you can explore our beautiful planet while doing your bit to be kinder to the environment.
For that reason, our seventh gift to you on our 12 Days of Christmas Special series is these 4 eco-friendly holiday spots for you this season.
Sri Lanka
When planning an eco-friendly holiday, long-distance holidays probably aren’t the first thing you’d think of.
However, if you’ve decided to cut out multiple trips and take just one trip that is of great distance this Christmas to do your bit for the environment, we recommend this amazing trip to Sri Lanka.
The wildlife and nature are out of this world and holidaying there is totally good for the environment. You can visit the Minneriya National Park, which allows you to witness how wildlife can benefit from tourism especially as the people of Sri Lanka depend on visitors and wildlife for livelihood.
You’ll also get to visit a tea plantation where you’ll not only see local women plucking leaves, but also soak up the sights and scents of fruit and vegetables that are sold at the Dedicated Economic Center at Dambulla during an exclusive trip.
Tuscany
This destination will have you experiencing the beauty of tourism and agriculture in the green villa – olive groves, vineyards, and organic vegetable gardens.
You’ll also get the chance to go truffle hunting with dogs, search widely for food, and cook up your finds with the resident chef.
Sweden
The Swedish Lapland is a very fun and icy experience if you’re all up for eco-friendly holiday spots. You get to stay at the Icehotel which is made entirely out of ice that is collected from the Torne River.
The great part is that when the ice melts in spring, it goes back to its original source. When it’s winter again, it is then rebuilt. Talk about recycling!
Another place you can also explore is the Treehotel which is built high in the trees that overlook a frozen valley.
It affords you that eco-friendly experience because it uses green hydroelectric power for electricity, has no sewage system due to its eco-friendly combustion toilets and water-efficient sinks, and to crown it all, the treehouse rooms here are sustainable and stylish.
Wales
If you’re thinking of an eco-friendly holiday that’s kinder to the environment without compromise, then, staying in the UK is one way to reduce your carbon footprint.
By train, you can make your staycation all about seeing Britain’s beauty especially North Wales. You get to catch some of the most delightful railway rides around and at the same time, take in world-class views.
You get to see Mount Snowdon on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, experience the Welsh Highland Railway (the UK’s longest heritage railway), and join the world’s oldest narrow-gauge railway, the Ffestiniog Railway.
And so, our seventh day of Christmas ends. We hope you found our 4 eco-friendly holiday spots suggestions helpful.
Join us tomorrow as we will be sharing sustainable Christmas facts. Stay tuned.
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