2018 Jul-Aug The Travel Magazine

ask our experts
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OUR EXPERTS SHARE
their insights into getting
the most out of your travels.
HOW CAN I MAKE
SUSTAINABLE
CHOICES
The fact that you’re asking suggests
that sustainability is already part of your
lifestyle, which is a fantastic foundation.
But just as it’s difficult to maintain healthy
habits (do calories really count on a
plane?), keeping up with sustainability
is challenging on the road.
The first step is to determine
if the very nature of your
travels is sustainable. When
wildlife calls, we might point
you toward the Galápagos
Islands, where strictly enforced laws
ensure you leave no trace behind. We
only work with the top tour operators
and cruise lines that are permitted to
enter these protected areas.
If something like European landmarks
are on your must-visit list, we have expert
insight. You may have heard that locals in
cities like Barcelona and Venice
have been protesting the influx of tourists
staying in unregulated vacation rentals —
which leads to overcrowding and impacts
the local economy. That won’t
happen with us: Not only
can we get you the best
value on premium hotels,
but we also have access to
extraordinary vacation rentals. We
can also advise you on when to travel —
like during the blissful autumn “shoulder
season” or in the early weeks of spring.
Your hotel choices also matter.
At a LEED-certified
property such as the
Andaz Maui at Wailea
Resort, or at other greenleaning
hotels like the
W Fort Lauderdale, it’s now standard to
have features like water conservation,
WHEN I TRAVEL?
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high-efficiency lighting and occupancysensor
temperature control. Other hotelspecific
innovations we like to seek out
include solar power, repurposing food
waste and graywater recycling.
Then it comes down to your choices.
Bring your trusty reusable water bottle,
and don’t be afraid to carry a
biodegradable bamboo drinking
straw. Ask us about carbonoffsetting
programs where you
can donate to much-needed
solar- and wind-power projects.
Eat and shop locally as much as
possible to ensure that the communities
you fall in love with will be around for
generations to come.
Curious to learn more sustainability
tips? Contact us today and we’ll
share all of our insights into the
destinations that inspire you.
FRESH
FROM THE ISLANDS
Top chefs share how they embrace the spirit of Hawai‘i
Travelers in search of authentic Hawai‘i cuisine have long dined on plate lunches
loaded with macaroni and rice, snacked on Spam musubi and cooled off over
shave ice. While comfort foods endure, Hawai‘i’s best chefs also invite you to
experience modern flavors inspired by island bounty.
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Fresh asparagus in Maui, Hawai‘i
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