Sustainability
A Guide to Sustainable Travel Certifications—and How They Can Make You a Better Traveler
Checking for a reputable sustainability certification is one of the easiest ways to become a more responsible traveler.
This Is the Ultimate Tool for Finding Under-the-Radar Destinations
How to use the UN Tourism Villages database to uncover off-the-beaten-path travel destinations, from hot springs in Tuscany to tulip fields in Patagonia.
7 Major Cities With the Cleanest Air, From Stockholm to Tokyo
Breathe easy on trips to these capital cities, where air quality is high and pollution is low.
This Nordic City Was Just Named The Most Sustainable Travel Destination
The most sustainable travel destinations are focused on protecting the environment and their local communities.
Are Trees Making Shanghai a Smarter City?
Nature-sensitive design is a breath of fresh air in Shanghai—literally.
Chef Daniel Humm Still Has Questions About What’s on Our Plates
The Eleven Madison Park chef was just appointed as UNESCO’s first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Food Education.
In Cairo’s ‘Garbage City,' One Coptic Community Is Telling a Sustainability Success Story
The Zabbaleen people of Mansheyat Nasir have developed one of the world’s most efficient recycling systems, turning trash into treasure.
The New PDX Terminal Is a Love Letter to All Things Local
A sustainably-sourced timber roof, quirky carpet lore, fresh Blue Star Donuts—here's what to expect from Portland's gorgeous new airport terminal.
Sylvia Earle Is Helping Travelers Explore—And Preserve—the World's Oceans
For world-renowned marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle, ocean exploration and conservation go hand in hand.
Traveling to the Source of Spain's Ibérico Ham
Writer Sofia Perez journeys to southern Spain, where the harmony of the grasslands leads to the iconic jamón.
Copenhagen Will Reward Environmentally-Responsible Tourists With Free Perks
The Danish capital’s latest sustainability initiative will encourage tourists to travel responsibly with free wine, coffee, and food.
How Paris Hopes the Summer Olympics Will Transform the City—for Good
How the 2024 games will impact the world's most-visited city.
How Ecuador's Delicious Food Scene Unlocks the Country's Secrets
How to Travel Better: Ecuador’s eco-positive produce leaves the sweetest taste for Juliet Kinsman.
The Best Hotels in Costa Rica, From Luxury Glamping Sites to Sustainable Resorts
Beautiful hotels in an even more beautiful place—as chosen by our editors.
The Best Shampoo Bars for Every Hair Type
Ditch the tiny plastic bottles—these solid shampoos are TSA-friendly and work just as well as their liquid counterparts.
Inside Richard Branson’s Private Island Paradise of Lagoons, Lemurs, and Wind Turbines
The billionaire’s environmentalism is on stunning display at the British Virgin Islands hideaway he’s built—and rebuilt—over the years.
Earth Day: 11 Eco Champions Making Our Travels Better
Our sustainability editor’s list of changemaking superstars from Nepal to the Netherlands.
Celebrating Italy in the Off Season
We spoke to our favorite local tastemakers about the year-round appeal of Italy's best loved destinations.
Meet the Women Shaping the Future of Sustainable Hotel Design
From Zimbabwe to Hawaii, these industry pioneers take an eco-conscious approach to beautiful hotel design.