Sustainable Travel
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5 Hiking Trails to Conquer in 2024
A recent InsureandGo poll revealed that 3 out of 4 British people are more likely to consider an eco-friendly holiday now than they were a decade ago. Topping the list of greener holidays people want to try are walking and hiking holidays, with a third of people in the UK indicating they would be open…
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Small steps to sustainable travelling: 5 Reusable bottles
Our recent research highlights that a growing number of UK travellers are making sustainability a key factor in their holiday planning. This can be a small step such as packing reusable items, or something larger such as trying alternatives to air travel. To help you out, we’ve put together our pick of the best reusable…
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Sustainable micro-habits to use on holiday
Want to enjoy your holidays while limiting your environmental impact? If so, here are some sustainable micro-habits you could try before and during your next trip. These are small, easy and practical actions to reduce your carbon footprint and support local communities. Before you go: You can take a few simple steps before you even…
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Top 10 low emission flight routes in Europe
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying some of the most beautiful destinations in Europe? We’re sharing the top ten low-emission flight routes between the UK and Europe. These flights have been calculated to emit less CO2 than the average European flight, based on data from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 1.…
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10 ways reduce the weight of your luggage
Our latest research has revealed that people will go to all sorts of lengths to reduce the weight of their luggage and do their bit for sustainability. The results showed that a whopping 40% of men would be happy to wear the same pair of pants for at least three days, while 20% of women…
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How to Enjoy Zero Waste Dining Around the World
If you try to travel sustainably, why not extend that to your dining and visit a zero waste restaurant? Around the world, more and more eateries are caring for the environment and producing amazing food!
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Two thirds of Britons changing travel plans for 2023 following scorching temperatures abroad last summer
New research from InsureandGo Travel Insurance reveals that two thirds of people (67%) say the experience of a scorching-hot summer last year has changed the way they are thinking about when and where to travel this year – with only a third of holidaymakers (33%) saying they will stick with the summer holiday period and…
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European holidays too hot to handle by 2028?
Our latest research shows that 71% of UK adults believe many popular holiday destinations in the Med will be too hot to visit by 2028. We’re already seeing a second summer of record-breaking heat waves and wildfires across southern Europe. Currently, travel insurance does not cover choosing to cancel your holiday because of extreme weather…
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Sinking treasures: 6 stunning destinations likely to be underwater by 2050
Sea levels are rising yearly and could wash away some fantastic holiday hotspots over the next 30 years. Climate Central has recently developed a flooding model showing which places could be underwater before we know it. So start planning your trips to these 6 beautiful places before it’s too late. Venice – Italy This stunning…
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Staying cool while chilling out: Top 5 cooler destinations people are considering
Climate change has been a concern among holiday goers for some time, however last summer’s scorching temperatures across Europe, and particularly in the UK, was a penny dropping moment for many. Northern and Western Europe experienced prolonged and intense heat waves over the year. Temperatures in the UK breached the 40°C mark for the first…