Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.
3 tips to make your luxury vacation sustainable from a travel planner
3 tips to make your luxury vacation sustainable from a travel planner
Joey HaddenJan 13, 2024, 15:09 IST
Luxury, sustainable travel is possible with these three tips.Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images, The Stavrand Russian River Valley
When planning a luxury vacation, it's totally possible to make it as sustainable as it is glamorous.
Sustainability expert Jessica Blotter has three tips for eco-friendly, luxury travel.
Find a high-end hotel that supports local communities and a spa with organic products, she said.
Whether you're traveling on a budget or splurging on a luxury trip, more travelers are considering ways to get away sustainably.
And when it comes to high-end travel, you can still feel like a VIP while making choices that are better for the planet.
Being intentional about where you book, how you get there, and what you do at your destination can all help reduce your carbon footprint, according to Jessica Blotter, cofounder of the sustainability-focused booking site Kind Traveler.
From accommodations that give back to glamorous train rides, here's what luxury travelers should consider.
Advertisement
Jessica Blotter is an expert in eco-friendly travel. She says luxury trips can be as sustainable as they are upscale with these three tips.
Jessica Blotter cofounded Kind Traveler in 2016.Courtesy of Kind Traveler
Blotter suggests finding a high-end hotel with sections on its website dedicated to sustainability and community impact.
The Stavrand Russian River Valley is a women-owned luxury hotel in Sonoma County, California.Courtesy of The Stavrand Russian River Valley
Advertisement
Consider taking a lavish train to your destination instead of flying.
The Rocky Mountaineer has panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies on the upper level.Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Once you reach your destination, Blotter recommends visiting spas with environmentally friendly practices.
Blotter and her travel companion went to Osmosis Day Spa in Sonoma County.Courtesy of Kind Traveler
Advertisement
It's possible to treat yourself while treating the planet well.
Blotter relaxes in front of a garden at Osmosis Day Spa.Courtesy of Kind Traveler