Responsible Travel
Responsible Travel Ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
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City and Sea - London to San Sebastian by Train
Admire the beautiful Basque Country as you travel by train from London to San Sebastian
5 days, from £1350 to £2145
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A Green Escape to Mallorca - Wild Coasts, Olive Groves and Renowned Wineries
Dig out your swimwear and set your sights on two rural Mallorcan towns on this slow-paced Spanish sojourn
7 days, from £1800 to £2520
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The Best of Central Spain’s Medieval Heritage - A Rail Trip Through Castile
Travel from Madrid to Segovia and back by train, taking in four UNESCO World Heritage cities
9 days, from £1800 to £2400
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Villages, Valleys and Vineyards - Central Portugal by Electric Car
Sidestep the capital to see another side of Portugal on this week-long road trip through a string of tranquil towns
7 days, from £1800 to £2650
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Perigord, Cantal and Aubrac - Road Trip Through the Heart of France
Embark on a week-long road trip across central France, journeying from Perigord into the heart of the Massif Central
8 days, from £1800 to £2400
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Belgium by Train - Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Brussels
Experience the best of Belgium by rail as you journey through Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Brussels on this eight-day adventure.
8 days, from £1995 to £2550
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London to Gothenburg by Train - Scenic Journeys, Spectacular Seafood and Serene Shores
Ride the rails from London to Gothenburg via Germany and Denmark on this nine-day train trip
9 days, from £2095 to £3340
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Fes, Rabat and Marrakech - Imperial Morocco by Train
Discover three of Morocco’s most captivating cities on this rail journey across Fes, Rabat and Marrakech
8 days, from £2450 to £3150
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Slow Travel Italian Style - London to Puglia by Train
Practice slow travel on this eight-day rail trip from trendy Milan to laid-back Lecce
8 days, from £2700 to £4300
Responsible Travel Guide
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
When it comes to sustainable tourism, we already offset 100% of our clients' flight carbon footprints, and the Original Travel Foundation (which was set up back in 2009) supports a number of humanitarian projects in developing countries around the world.
In terms of conservation, our blog, 'The Conservation Conversation' gives a more detailed take on our thinking but in short, we believe that conservation and tourism are inextricably linked. At the risk of over-simplifying, if there is no conservation, then there will be fewer reasons for tourists to visit, which means fewer funds to conserve what made a place and its inhabitants (both human and animal) so special in the first place. And so on and on, in a downward spiral.
That's why we are increasingly looking to work only with suppliers who take an ethical and sustainable stance in their destinations. We're not perfect, and there's a long way to go for responsible travel as a whole, but we are determined to do our bit. Where we believe our suppliers are making the best efforts to promote responsible travel, sustainability and conservation we will let you know. You can then make an informed decision before you travel about where you want your money to go.