10Conservation holidays AROUND THE WORLD

Travel with a company that puts conservation front and centre, and you’ll be giving back while getting so much more from your next adventure

BY Lauren Jarvis

Whether you’re looking for a hands-on holiday rewilding depleted landscapes, an island adventure protecting endangered turtles, or a relaxing stay immersed in nature, a conservation-focussed escape is an exciting way to have a positive impact on the planet. Not only will you get a sense of satisfaction knowing your time has been put to good use, you’ll also gain the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in the wild, and have the chance to meet like-minded people, too. From Scotland to Sri Lanka, Costa Rica and beyond, here are 10 ideas for making your travels matter, and they can all be booked through Charitable Travel.

Conservation holidays

Protect Marine Life In The Maldives

While over-tourism has left a hefty footprint on coastal and marine environments around the world, Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives is turning the tide. Working in partnership with NGOs the Blue Marine Foundation, Manta Trust and Olive Ridley Project, the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI) educates locals and guests on ocean conservation. MUI has also helped to secure the designation of six Marine Protected Areas in Laamu Atoll, safeguarding precious turtle nesting beaches, coral reefs, mangrove forests and seagrass meadows. Guests can help with ongoing coral, seagrass, manta ray and turtle conservation projects, and the resort’s 10-strong team of marine biologists also lead Junior Marine Biology programmes.