As spring approaches, many people begin planning their spring break getaways. However, with increasing awareness of environmental issues, there is a growing interest in sustainable travel options. Fortunately, there are plenty of eco-friendly destinations around the world that offer unforgettable experiences while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. In this article, we’ll explore some sustainable travel destinations ideal for a memorable spring break adventure.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and commitment to environmental conservation. From lush rainforests and pristine beaches to diverse wildlife, this Central American gem offers endless opportunities for eco-friendly adventures. Visitors can explore national parks like Manuel Antonio and Tortuguero, participate in sustainable wildlife tours, and support eco-friendly accommodations and local communities.

Iceland

Iceland is a paradise for nature lovers seeking sustainable travel experiences. With its dramatic landscapes, geothermal hot springs, and majestic waterfalls, Iceland offers a unique blend of adventure and eco-friendly tourism. Travelers can explore iconic attractions like the Golden Circle, embark on glacier hikes, and soak in natural hot springs while minimizing their environmental footprint.

New Zealand

New Zealand is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking sustainable adventures. From rugged coastlines and pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains and lush forests, this island nation offers a diverse array of eco-friendly activities. Travelers can hike the breathtaking trails of Fiordland National Park, kayak through the pristine waters of Abel Tasman National Park, and experience Maori culture while supporting sustainable tourism initiatives.

Norway

Norway is synonymous with sustainability and responsible tourism practices. With its stunning fjords, picturesque villages, and vibrant cities, Norway offers a wealth of eco-friendly travel experiences. Visitors can explore the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard, cruise along the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, and embark on sustainable wildlife tours to spot polar bears, whales, and seabirds in their natural habitat.

Belize

Belize is a hidden gem in Central America, offering eco-conscious travelers a chance to explore its rich biodiversity and vibrant culture. From snorkeling along the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef system in the world, to exploring ancient Mayan ruins hidden in the jungle, Belize offers a wide range of sustainable travel experiences. Visitors can support local conservation efforts, stay in eco-lodges, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of this tropical paradise.

This spring break, consider exploring one of these sustainable travel destinations for an unforgettable and eco-friendly adventure. Whether you choose to visit Costa Rica’s rainforests, Iceland’s glaciers, New Zealand’s national parks, Norway’s fjords, or Belize’s coral reefs, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature while supporting responsible tourism practices. So pack your bags, embark on a sustainable journey, and make memories that will last a lifetime while minimizing your environmental impact.

We had our Fool’s Day already, what other dates not to miss?

This year April is mostly about religious celebrations (but not only). Let’s look at what we can do in the next few weeks.

Passover

It is the central Jewish holiday in memory of the Exodus from Egypt, one of the three pilgrimage holidays. It starts in the evening from the fourteenth to the fifteenth of Nisan (days in the Jewish calendar start from the evening of the previous day), is celebrated for 7 days in Israel and 8 outside of Israel. It is also revered by Karaites, Samaritans and partially Messianic Jews.

The Torah forbids Jews during the holiday to eat bread and any other products containing grains that have been leavened , because the swelling of leavened dough is associated with manifestations of an evil inclination: pride and laziness. Also, the Torah commands to eat matzah (unleavened bread) these days, which reminds of the sudden revelation of the Divine Presence, which abolished the evil inclination and created the possibility for the Jews to move from obedience to the will of the Pharaoh to obedience to the will of the Creator.

What to do?

Would you like to host a Seder and read haggadahs? Watch this warm video:

Easter

Easter Friday – April 15

Good Friday (Greek Μεγάλη Παρασκευή/Great Friday (lat. Dies Passionis Domini) is the Friday of Holy Week, which is dedicated to the remembrance of the condemnation of death, suffering on the cross and the death of Jesus Christ, as well as His removal from the cross bodies and burials.

Easter Sunday – April 17

Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, which the New Testament places two days after the Passion, that is to say the “third day”. The solemnity, preceded by Holy Week, the last part of Lent, begins the night before Easter Sunday, with the Easter Vigil.

Easter Monday – April 18

The Easter egg in the Christian tradition denotes the Holy Sepulcher: the egg, although it looks dead on the outside, contains a new life inside that will come out of it, and therefore the egg serves as “a symbol of the tomb and the emergence of life in its very bowels”. There is a custom on Easter morning to hide Easter eggs. When the children wake up, they immediately rush to search the whole house. In Germany the Easter Bunny has been a symbol of

What to do?

Here are some brilliant ideas to adult your Easter festival (Easter hunt and Easter tap):

Earth Day

Earth Day is the name used to refer to various events held in the spring to encourage people to be more aware of the fragile and vulnerable environment on planet Earth.

The first “one-time” action on this day took place in 1970 in the United States. Its success inspired the organizers, and since then the celebration has become a regular one. In 1971, due to the success of the first Day, Senator Nelson proclaimed “Earth Week” (during the 3rd week of April) as an annual event that became extremely popular among the US population.

What to do?

If you are a business (or a group of adults), use these ideas to reward eco-friendly green behavior:

We have got some solutions to share!

We all know that most of the cleaning products we can buy at the shop are not that great for our health. But we are lazy and busy to even think about other ways to make our space shiny and beautiful.

Apparently, it is not that difficult and time-consuming as you may think! We have some tips and easy DIY recipes!

All Purpose Cleaner

You will need these ingredients (most of us have them in our kitchen anyway):

• One part vinegar
• One part water
• Lemon rind

What’s next? Easy! Combine, pour into a spray bottle, shake and wait for one week before using!

Great cleaner for easy stains!

Kitchen Cleaner

• Soda
• Water

Make a paste with just these ingredients and you’ll get a great deodorizer to clean kitchen counters, sinks and stoves!

Window Cleaner

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup alcohol 70% concentration

Combine these ingredients and pour into a spray bottle. You can add some essential oils for better smell!

Force of Nature

Lazy to do all of these?? That is ok, because somebody has already taken care of that and did even a better work!

Force of Nature will deliver eco-friendly sanitizers and cleaning products right to your door! Read more on their website! Pet and kid-friendly!

Do you think COVID-19 made our planet a better place?

We are not sure!

Even though we agree that with so many flights cancelled and so many people self isolating there might have been a positive change in terms of air quality and gas emisions. But let’s think again.

What about the amount of masks and other protective gear produced in the past 8 months? What about the wet tissues, hand sanitizers and other things we use to avoid contamination?

Consumers became more “individualized”. We avoid using public transport (which is good for the environment), we stopped car-sharing, the aircrafts operate half empty… Is this a positive impact?

Seems like COVID-19 is bad news for our well-being! Interested in reading more on this topic? Here is a great article to check.

We still want to enjoy our lives, to travel, to communicate, to go shopping.

The best thing we can do is stay responsible and constantly think about our impact as consumers.

Nowadays there are plenty of businesses that are not only making money but also are ready to give back!

We think right now it is the moment to support them and buy some great products and invest in the socially responsible business by doing so. Let us tell you about a couple of worthy sellers suggesting not just great products but also trying to keep the Earth a better place.

United By Blue

Blue stands for the oceans! Go to the website and read about their mission! United by Blue is focused on selling eco-friendly clothing and what is very important they care about ethical manufacturing too.

With your every purchase you clean up 1 pound of trash, amazing right? This year they are going to remove all single use plastic from their chain.

You can join their cleaning sessions

Amour Vert

Is translated as Green Love from French. That name really suits as the idea is to plant a tree for every t-shirt you buy! That is a great practice to encourage.

Amour Vert is concerned with every aspect of its business from treating their empoyees right to a productions and post-production stages of their clothings’ lifecycle.

Their dresses are very cozy and look too comfortable to wear.

If you cannot plant a tree why not investing a bit of money into a nice t-shirt that will give you this opportunity to better our world?

We Are Thought

Here is another great socially responsible business suggesting multiple ways for you to get involved into saving our world. This company uses zero plastic pachaging (instead it utilizes biodegradable garment packaging). There are collections for women and men and also a blog, where you can read more information about sustainable living.

Did you know that the cases of domestic violence became much more frequent throughout the world during the pandemic? We Are Thought offers you to donate £3 by buying a reusable face mask on the website (£3 from every sale will be sent to the Refuge that supports victims of domestic violence).

Kotn

Yes, it is all about cotton! This organisation produces natural cotton right there in the Nile Delta. They really care about the employees and they partner with pro-literacy organizations in the region trying to fight child labour. With the help of customers, Kotn has built 7 schools, funded 690 farms, and impacted over 30,000 lives in rural Egypt.

They offer you clothing for men and women, some great reading (check their Library section) and cosmetics.

Remember that buying high quality cotton item from Kotn you are supporting people and their families who create these beautiful garments for many buyers around the world.

Barner

Barner is another sustainable and socially resposible business that is worth mentioning.

They plant trees and invest money in medical research. Moreover, they make a great product and you need it right now!

We are surrounded by screens 24/7 and what we can and should do – protect our vision! If you spend a lot of time in front of LED screens (working probably), check out what Barner has to offer (and help the environment and society at the same time!)