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Small but Exquisite: Ten unique boutique hotels with a sustainable philosophy

Small but Exquisite: Ten unique boutique hotels with a sustainable philosophy

The more people around us, the more anonymous we feel. Sometimes we enjoy that anonymity, but when we’re staying in a hotel or vacationing, we like to be noticed. Do you feel the same way?

Sustainable travel in retirement: Green Rules for Silver Nomads

Sustainable travel in retirement: Green Rules for Silver Nomads

“Retirement at last! Now I finally have the time for vacations.” Today’s retirees are fit, well-educated, and eager to travel – and many of them have a sustainable outlook. Some have been for a long time (like the “old 68ers” or the founders of the…

Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga for beginners – Combine your vacation with your first yoga classes at these Green PearlsⓇ accommodations

Yoga looks great, and people who practice it look incredibly relaxed and calm. Are you one of those people who would like to try yoga, but don’t want to sign up for a class right away? Then maybe your next vacation to one of our…

A new travel trend: HOBBYDAYS – Combining travel and a hobby in a sustainable way

A new travel trend: HOBBYDAYS – Combining travel and a hobby in a sustainable way

A relaxing vacation means “lying on a deck chair and doing nothing,” right? Wrong. Studies show actively pursuing a hobby can help you feel more relaxed, positive, and actually less prone to illness as you age. Statista’s latest data, published in February 2024, shows the…

A Gourmet’s Journey to the Olive Harvest in Italy and Spain

A Gourmet’s Journey to the Olive Harvest in Italy and Spain

The hot summer is over, the days are getting shorter, and the autumn sun is shining on ripe olives. It’s olive harvest season in Italy, Greece and Spain, and one of the best times to travel for a sustainable vacation. The olive harvest is a…