Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
Price: $29.99.
The world is in lockdown at present due to COVID-19, but life will one day return to ‘normal’. Until then we can plan … and dream of our next adventure.
Lonely Planet‘s publication has nearly 180 escapes to choose from organised across five themes: nature, relaxation, culture, urban and learning. Discover the world’s best eco-conscious getaways.
You can easily find your perfect holiday escape – from tracking rare black rhinos in Namibia to a high-end private island hideaway in Indonesia or a remastered heritage hotel in Monaco to an innovative community tourism project in Cuba.
From eco-lodges with cutting-edge sustainability to tours designed to protect wildlife and empower communities, Sustainable Escapes will make travellers feel better than ever about getting away.
It sorts the world’s best eco-conscious travel experiences and places to stay – off-grid camps, community stays, responsible wildlife encounters, cultural immersion tours, conservation opportunities, green hotels and more.
Australia is represented by Alex Hotel (WA), Clean Coast Collective (www.cleancoastcollective.org), Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort (Qld), Longitude 131° (NT), Swell Lodge (Christmas Island) and Wukalina Walk (Tasmania).
Each escape is labelled with the key sustainability features you can enjoy while staying at the hotel or participating on the tour including – whether it’s wildlife spotting, sustainable dining, conservation opportunities, homestays or expert talks.
Another plus is information about why each retreat is special, what you can do there, what’s on its doorstep and provide contact details to help you find out more details.
This book aims to prompt you to take stock of your travel habits, inspiring you to choose travel experiences that create incredible memories, while also helping to safeguard our fragile planet.
