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For a long time, travellers and wellness enthusiasts alike have mistaken sustainable retreats as being synonymous to extreme deprivation, a lack of luxury and ill-equipped accommodation. In fact, with an increased concern towards the detrimental impacts of commercial travel on the environment, this has prompted an increased preference for eco-sustainable travel across the past decade. Sustainable retreats are the newfound option satisfying eco-sustainable travel without removing components of luxury living.
body and mind
Italy > Sicily
available between & ongoing - 20th May 2020 - 25th May 2020
from
£2436.00 pp
France > Paris Region
available between & ongoing - 14th May 2020 - 18th Oct 2020
£1532 pp
Italy > Tuscany
available between & ongoing - 27th May 2020 - 06th Sep 2020
£2008 pp
France > Provence
available between & ongoing - 29th Jul 2020 - 27th Sep 2020
£2169 pp
A sustainable retreat is travelling to unfold clarity and restore balance in wellbeing while taking into consideration the welfare of the natural environment and local communities. From eco-friendly accommodation to facilities and ingredient sourcing for meals, sustainable retreats are conceptualised with the natural settings in mind. Efforts in place aim to minimise disturbance and interruption to the local environment without hindering and removing key aspects of an immersive and life-enhancing experience.
Aimed at those looking for a getaway to feel removed from rush and haste, as well as a guilty conscience, we believe a sustainable retreat can fulfil the luxury of travelling, improve wellbeing all the while minimising our impact on planet Earth. Each destination is unique and validates an organic beauty nature is capable of demonstrating.
Now more than ever, planet Earth needs our help. As the average temperature continues rising, our planet is facing severe threat. The devastating impacts also extend into local communities and biodiversity. Additionally, a recent paper by Nature Climate Change found that tourism accounted for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Four times higher than originally estimated. With global tourism mushrooming at an annual rate of 5%, the travel and hospitality industry has a responsibility to play. The answer? An ecological approach to hospitality and travel taking form in an eco-friendly and sustainable retreat.
– Energy conversation
– Water-saving strategies
– Waste, recycling and compost systems
– Single use plastic policy
– Ethical and local sourcing of ingredients for meals
– Use of chemical-free cleaning products
– Preservation of biodiversity
– Green transportation options
– Support of local communities, charities and initiatives
– Support of local culture, heritage and tradition
– Certified Organic fruit and vegetable gardens
Travelling and exploring a new and undiscovered destination is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Drawing in spots of rest and relaxation, away from the inevitable challenges of life can shift our perspectives and outlooks. However, the emphasis of achieving balanced wellbeing through a retreat does not always weigh hand in hand with consideration towards the welfare of our surroundings and the impact on nature and Earth.
At Balance Holidays, we make a conscious effort to not only provide unique experiences to our guests but to also minimise the potential negative effects on the local environment and communities. Our ecological approach to hospitality and travel is grounded by our value that eco-travel can be both luxurious and enriching without a heavy carbon footprint.
We place heavy emphasis on the details. When we consider which boutique hoteliers to partner with, we ensure their sentiments and beliefs towards sustainability tie in with our own. We monitor our partners’ adherence with best practises of sustainability and encourage areas of improvement where necessary. This reassurance allows our guests choosing a sustainable retreat with Balance Holidays to focus on facilitating their wellbeing objectives without the heavy conscience.
Our personalised and attentive customer service care is in place to ensure each question is answered and advice offered to provide reassurance and guide guests through each stage of booking.If you would like to learn more about sustainability and the individual efforts of each property, please call us, email us or WhatsApp us and we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions.
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