Responsible Travel & Cruising
We believe travel can be both enriching and responsible. Our planet is fragile, but thoughtful, responsible travel allows us all to explore it with care; protecting natural environments, honouring local customs, and supporting the communities that make each destination extraordinary.
Travel Widely, Tread Lightly
As specialists in long‑haul and cruise travel, we recognise our responsibility to protecting the environment and we are committed to continually seek ways to reduce our footprint.
Our approach centres on:
- Meaningful travel – Encouraging longer stays and well-planned cruise and multi centre itineraries that reduce the impact of multiple long‑haul flights.
- Flying Responsibly – Favouring airlines investing in sustainable aviation fuel, operating modern fuel‑efficient fleets and publishing clear pledges to reduce their environmental impact.
- Thoughtful Routings – Recommending direct flights where possible to minimise unnecessary emissions.
- Respectful Experiences – Suggesting activities that respect wildlife, protect fragile ecosystems, and honour cultural heritage, ensuring every experience is ethical, enriching, and aligned with responsible principles.
Our Commitment as Cruise Specialists
Cruising is evolving rapidly, and we support cruise lines that demonstrate genuine commitment to environmental responsibility. We look for partners who commit to:
- Modern, cleaner fleets – Ships designed to run more efficiently, using cleaner fuels, improved power systems, and better ways of treating waste.
- Responsible itineraries – Managing port impact, limiting passenger numbers in sensitive areas, and showing respect for local communities.
- Marine conservation – Support Ocean research, coral restoration, and wildlife protection initiatives.
Helping you to Travel Responsibly
We will guide you towards responsible travel by offering:
- Sustainable journey planning – suggesting options that help make your journey gentler on the planet.
- Responsible accommodation choice – Highlighting stays with genuine eco‑credentials and strong commitments to local community wellbeing.
- Culturally respectful experiences – Encouraging activities that honour local traditions, support cultural heritage, and ensure communities are respected.
- Wildlife‑safe experiences – Recommending ethical encounters that prioritise animal welfare and conservation.
- Cultural Respect – We will share destination‑specific guidance on respectful tourism, including dress codes, local traditions and how to engage with, but not intrude on, local customs.
Our Ongoing Commitment
We endeavour to integrate sustainability into our everyday activities.
- Think before Print – we encourage digital documentation to minimise paper use and environmental impact.
- Continuous learning – we strive to stay informed on emerging sustainability practices across aviation, cruising, and destination management.
- Share our Insights – Provide honest, helpful guidance so you can travel confidently and responsibly.
Travel should enrich both the traveller and the places they visit