mindful travel

The continuing rise of eco-conscious tourism, Hospitality News, ET HospitalityWorld

by

A ‘conscious traveller’ refers to someone who actively seeks to minimise their negative environmental and social impact while traveling, prioritising practices like supporting local businesses, choosing sustainable accommodations, and respecting local customs, essentially making travel decisions with a mindful awareness of their actions on the destination and its people. An eco-tourist hotel, often referred to … Read more

These destinations offer slow-travel experiences

by

Travel to these destinations where the only agenda is to slow down and create meaningful experiences If you come back from vacation feeling more exhausted than refreshed, it might be time to try slow travel. When trips become a race against the itinerary, they leave little room for spontaneous discoveries and unforgettable moments. Instead, slow … Read more

Most beautiful biophilic resorts: Nature-integrated luxury escapes

by

On a pristine peninsula in southeast Lombok, architects Andra Matin, Gregorius Supie Yolodi, and Maria Rosantina have reimagined the island’s traditional lumbung houses for modern luxury travellers. The villas, crafted from locally sourced Lombok and Sumbawa woods, terrazzo, native stone, and rattan, follow the natural contours of the landscape rather than imposing upon it.  Source … Read more