Good travel should be enriching for all. It should bring you deeper into local cultures and give you an authentic taste of a destination; savouring the dishes, the landscapes, and the people that make the special moments along the way, as well as having a positive impact on the communities and environments you visit.
We’ve partnered with The Travel Foundation to develop a new approach to itinerary development – one that works towards tourism having a more positive impact on destinations. These carefully curated trips are designed to bring out the best of the regions you’ll navigate, creating connections and memories that will last a lifetime.
Who are The Travel Foundation?
The Travel Foundation is an international sustainable tourism NGO dedicated to ensuring that tourism has a positive impact on destinations. They work in countries around the world supporting tourism organisations to accelerate change towards a resilient tourism model that puts resident communities at its centre.
Travel Counsellors has been a proud supporter of the Travel Foundation for a number of years and have worked together on several projects around our shared aim of making travel more sustainable.
“We’ve collaborated with Travel Counsellors and destination partners to create a framework for itinerary building that includes more opportunities to support local communities and the environment, whilst reducing negative impacts. The end result is as much about improving the experience for customers as it is about raising the bar on sustainability.”
Rebecca Armstrong, Head of Impact at the Travel Foundation
Who do these itineraries impact?
First of all, there’s you, the traveller. These exciting new itineraries to destinations such as Costa Rica, Cambodia, and Thailand have been designed with the help of destination experts to ensure they include the most engaging and authentic experiences.
Then, there’s the people on the ground, those that you’ll meet along the way (like Marielo) who are using travel to better their lives through inviting visitors in for a taste of their homeland.
And there’s the landscapes and wildlife you’ve travelled to enjoy. Working with the Travel Foundation and our destination partners, we’ve included many activities that help to support preservation of natural landscapes and the creatures that call them home.
For more information and to book one of our Enriching Escapes, contact your Travel Counsellor today.
Swap everyday routines for sunshine, lakeside swims and easy family days with this 14 night summer escape to Lake Garda in northern Italy. Based at the popular Bella Italia Resort in Peschiera del Garda, this holiday is designed for families who want plenty to do and flexibility to enjoy each day at their own pace.
Spend nine nights in Mauritius on a relaxed all inclusive break, well suited to couples who want warm seas, good swimming and an easy place to switch off. Fly from Dublin with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, then transfer privately to Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa. The resort sits on a peninsula on the south east coast, with beaches and lagoon swimming on one side and open sea views on the other.
This thirteen night journey through Vietnam and Cambodia suits travellers who want variety in their destinations and a clear flow from place to place. Starting in Hanoi, the route moves south through central and southern Vietnam before continuing into Cambodia, combining guided touring with time to enjoy each location without overloading the days. With private transfers, internal flights and key experiences included, the trip works well for first time visitors who want to see the highlights done properly.
