STORIES OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES & PARTNERS THAT MAKE TRAVEL AND TOURISM TICK

Climate change alters the planet, threatening nature, people, and your favorite vacation spots. Tourism isn’t just a victim of climate change—it also contributes nearly 9% of global emissions. Carbon offsets provide a way to counteract this impact by funding projects that reduce or remove emissions elsewhere. By offsetting the unavoidable...

After forest fires scorched Torres del Paine’s landscape, reforestation efforts are bringing forth new life and helping to rehabilitate the park Torres del Paine National Park in Chile is known to many as the 8th wonder of the world. With granite peaks that pierce the wind-blistered sky and glaciers that...

Love taking photos of the fascinating critters you see on your diving or snorkeling trips? Follow these best practices to make sure you’re photographing responsibly and not harming marine life. What is the best (and most sustainable!) souvenir that you can bring back from a tropical getaway? While a new...

When dreaming of a tropical getaway, we often envision stunning coastal vistas and coral reefs teeming with wildlife. As visitors, these underwater ecosystems quench our wanderlust by providing a remarkable backdrop and playground for adventure. But coral reefs provide so much more than tourist gratification – they are incredibly important...

When you’re snorkeling or swimming during your vacation, the sunscreen that’s safeguarding your skin might also be endangering the vibrant coral reef and marine life below you. Discover how you can protect the marine destinations you visit, without putting your own health at risk. For decades, we’ve heard about the...

A Mysterious Coral Disease known as “Síndrome Blanco” is Ravaging the Mesoamerican Reef. Here’s How You Can Help. Corals are plants, right? Or… maybe rocks? Guess again. Corals are actually animals! In fact, a single coral formation can be made up of THOUSANDS of tiny little animals called polyps, which...