Top Eco-Friendly Destinations for Sustainable Travel

From Smart Cities to Tropical Treasures overview

From smart cities in the making to jungles that are a blueprint for sustainable nature and wildlife tourism, there are many destinations around the world that aim to safeguard our precious planet. Booking.com’s annual Sustainable Travel Report 2023 reveals that sustainable travel is still high on the agenda and important to four in five (80%)* travelers, with over three quarters (76%) wanting to convert intent into action and make a conscious effort to travel more sustainably over the next 12 months. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, including in a more sustainable way, Booking.com is revealing a list of inspiring destinations with higher proportions of Travel Sustainable stays** to fuel travelers’ wanderlust this year.

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• From smart cities in the making to jungles that are a blueprint for sustainable nature and wildlife tourism, there are many destinations around the world that aim to safeguard our precious planet.
• With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, including in a more sustainable way, Booking.com is revealing a list of inspiring destinations with higher proportions of Travel Sustainable stays** to fuel travelers’ wanderlust this year.
• The northernmost region of South Tyrol, features the alpine town of Merano tucked into a valley amongst the nourishing Italian Dolomites.
• With long held therapeutic traditions, travelers can spa sustainably at one of the many resorts that bolster the organics movement, with regional herbs used as an important component in the healing treatments offered.
• Aside from diving into the thermal baths, leafy boulevards and medieval hilltop castles, Merano offers recuperative hiking and biking opportunities, with easy access to the stunning Vigiljoch mountain pass and Gruppo Di Tessa Natural Park, South Tyrol’s largest nature park.
• Travelers can head to the neighboring town of Bolzano for an Advanced Cycling Tour through the Dolomites and challenge themselves to the ascent of the UNESCO-listed Sella Massif for views of this poignantly pretty region.
• With a focus on sustainable farming, there’s a wealth of street food stalls serving ethically and locally sourced food from Alpine cheese to apple strudel.
• The town uses many forms of renewable energy from biogas to geothermal energy, and there’s a great transport system in place with buses, trains and cable cars as well as charging stations for electric cars.
• Where to stay: The Relais & Chateaux Hotel Castel Fragsburg, a castle perched high above the valley, goes beyond a traditional five-star spa with its accent on sustainability.
• The restored building features solar panels and a wood pellet heating system fueled entirely by local resources, and guests can soak up the surrounding mountains, apple trees, wildflowers and vineyards on one of the verandas blanketed in greenery.

How to use this guide

Use this guide as a structured discovery starting point. Compare the listed options by travel style, season, location, time available, and practical booking needs before making a final decision.

Best for

• Readers comparing several destinations, places, or ideas in one topic.
• Travellers who want inspiration before narrowing down the final plan.
• Users who need a fast overview before checking detailed offers or local conditions.

Things to check before deciding

• Current prices, availability, opening times, and travel conditions.
• Seasonality, weather, local holidays, and peak demand periods.
• Distance from the main arrival point, accommodation area, or planned route.
• Whether the option matches the traveller’s budget, pace, and expectations.

Frequently asked questions

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Conclusion

From Smart Cities to Tropical Treasures is useful as a comparison starting point. The safest approach is to shortlist the most relevant options, then verify current conditions and booking details before making a final choice.