Top 3 Holidays That Are Kind to the Planet

This beautiful eco-resort is perched on the edge of Lake Garda. The first Italian company in the tourism sector to sign an agreement with the Ministry of the Environment, for projects aimed at the neutralisation of CO₂ emissions. The hotel team also demonstrates it commitment to the environment through several prestigious certifications.

Opened in 2018, this welcoming hotel was designed to use 100% self-sufficient energy. Galomar is an adults-only escape overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Not only is the hotel itself designed to minimise its impact on the environment, but the sea in front of the hotel is also protected, meaning it’s brimming with wildlife.

SwaSwara means "your inner peace” and, true to its name, this is a place to come to refocus and recalibrate. It's idyllically located on Om Beach and surrounded by lush vegetation. The hotel team is involved in many local projects, including community initiatives supporting local schools. Staff are employed from the local community, wastewater is reused for the gardens, kitchen waste converted into biogas used for cooking, and the recipes from the kitchen are invariably taken from the food habits of the local community.

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