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BBC News
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
Loloma Hour: Where nature and happiness meet
In Fiji, tourists are helping conserve the archipelago's natural and cultural environment – one hour at a time. "Any Fijian will tell you loloma [means] love. It also means mercy, being kind, having compassion and charity, being generous," explains marine biologist Kolora Lewadradra. "Loloma also means the deep care that one has for another, for the land, the environment, the ocean – it's a word that expresses profound affection or goodness." Loloma Hour, a new initiative co-ordinated by Tourism Fiji, aims to capture that sense of integration with nature and love for the natural world. It encourages travellers to spend just 60 minutes of their holiday giving back to Fiji and contribute to projects helping the landscapes, seascapes, ecosystems and culture that make the archipelago so magical. Activities span the gamut, from helping conserve indigenous species, rehabilitate the reef and protect the coastline to preserving local culture by learning crafts such as basket weaving or pottery. But some of the most popular options are those that get travellers into Fiji's crystal-clear waters. Creating evangelists through protecting the reef Marine biologist Rob McFarlane leads ocean programmes at four resorts in Fiji, including Barefoot Manta Island in the Yasawa archipelago, where he heads up the resort's Marine Conservation Centre. As well as studying the reef manta rays that feed in a nearby channel during the dry season, McFarlane's team has counted and observed more than 330 reef fish species and 110 hard coral species within the local protected marine area, which spans just 26 hectares (64 acres).
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
8 ways to travel more sustainably in 2025
You're ready to book your next holiday, and you're aware of the importance of minimising your travel footprint. But where do you begin? If you're stumped, you're not alone. A new report found sustainability is important to 84% of global travellers. But while the desire to travel greener is strong, the path to eco-tourism is unclear for many. A study found that nearly half of travellers are confused about what sustainable travel actually means, while a 2025 World Travel & Tourism Council report revealed that cost is a major barrier. With global tourism bouncing back and environmental pressures intensifying, 2025 is a crucial year to rethink how we travel. Here are some simple, practical ways to make more impactful travel choices this year – without sacrificing joy or comfort on the road. 1. Choose trips that give back As you plan your holidays for 2025 and beyond, experts recommend asking yourself whether you want to be a passive tourist or a visitor who makes a positive impact on the destination. A regenerative-focused trip could involve hands-on conservation at an Ecuadorian ecolodge or choosing an Australian hiking experience helping to revive Aboriginal culture. Fiji's new Loloma Hour encourages travellers to dedicate at least one hour of their stay to a positive environmental, cultural or social impact activity, while Hawaii's Mālama experiences encourage visitors to give back to the environment and local communities through habitat restoration, beach cleanups and more. "We must do better than just sustain travel," said David Leventhal, eco-hotel owner and co-founder of Regenerative Travel, a leading provider of educational courses aimed at transforming the travel industry into a force for positive change. "We must reverse damage, and regenerate working at a whole systems level to integrate people and planet better." 2. Think beyond the environment In 2025, travellers are increasingly aware of the social and cultural impacts of tourism, with 2025 Travel & Sustainability Report showing for the first time that more than half of global travellers are aware of tourism's impact on local communities as well as the environment. With overtourism protests – which are already ramping up in 2025 – and unaffordable housing in popular destinations, there's a growing call to be more mindful about how, when and where we travel. "That's not to say that the environmental elements of sustainable travel are less important – reducing carbon emissions and plastic are as important as ever," says Dr Susanne Becken, professor of sustainable tourism at Australia's Griffith University, "but the growth of tourism is putting more and more pressure on communities to a point where some tourism hotspots don't want to engage with it anymore." Steering clear of popular destinations at peak times, being more respectful of local cultures and people, hiring local and Indigenous guides and purchasing more mindfully – from accommodation to souvenirs – can all help to reduce pressure on communities. "Remember that the destination you are visiting is someone's home," says Becken. Looking for immersive, community-based travel? Nepal's Community Homestay Network has launched three new "community circuits" for 2025, including an itinerary traversing little-visited eastern Nepal; while a new Intrepid Travel trip offers an opportunity to engage with Indigenous elders on a journey to Colombia's "Lost City". From visiting a Thai island that has taken sustainability into its own hands to experiencing life in a groundbreaking Swedish town, there are now countless opportunities to visit communities in responsible and regenerative ways. 3. Hold hotels to higher standards Hotels and other holiday accommodations contribute a large proportion of the CO2 emitted by the tourism sector – but better options are emerging. The world's first carbon-positive hotel, Populus, opened in the US in 2024; and IHG launched its first branded net-zero hotel in the UK in March 2025, voco Zeal Exeter Science Park. In South Africa, Few & Far Luvhondo, which opened in January 2025, is among an increasing number of safari lodges prioritising sustainable innovation and eco-tourism. This zero-waste, renewable energy-powered lodge is working to rewild 50,000 hectares of highly degraded land in the Soutpansberg mountains – and even has Africa's first solar-powered cable-car experience. But you don't need a luxury safari lodge budget to make more sustainable accommodation choices. A network of UK hiking "hotels" offers free, minimal-impact stays, while Earthships in the US offer unique net-zero accommodation. In Europe, social impact-driven affordable accommodation provider The Social Hub opened a new hotel in Rome in March 2025, with another due to open in Porto this year. Becken recommends checking for international certification (like B Corp, EarthCheck, Green Globe and Green Key), which indicate a company is committed to energy efficiency and mindful consumption, and cares about how its people are treated. In the absence of certification, which can be financially challenging for small businesses to obtain, check the property's website for a meaningful sustainability policy encompassing environmental and social initiatives, or contact them directly to ask. The same approach can be taken with tour operators. 4. Consider the journey as well as the destination Many destinations are making it easier for travellers to minimise their impact when they arrive, via initiatives like zero-waste dining, electric safaris – or even decarbonising their entire visitor economies. But while destinations are getting greener, getting there often isn't. Air travel remains one of the most carbon-intensive parts of tourism, and Becken notes that "sustainable" aviation fuels alone cannot solve aviation's soaring emissions. In good news for rail travel enthusiasts, there are a slew of new opportunities in 2025 to take a memorable – and lower-impact – route to your destination. In Australia, the Indian Pacific has extended its journey from Perth to Sydney to five days with new off-train experiences on each leg; while La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Italy's first homegrown luxury train, made its inaugural journey from Rome to the Tuscan hill town of Montalcino in April. Expected to be completed in 2025, Portugal's Evora-to-Elvas route is the first link in a high-speed network that will eventually connect Madrid to Lisbon in three hours; and a renewed version of the legendary Orient Express carrying passengers between Istanbul and Paris, is due to roll in 2026, along with a new Budapest-to-Belgrade line. When you do need to fly, choose low-emissions flights with the help of booking platforms like Google Flights, which displays the average emissions for each route. Booking economy seats and prioritising direct flights also reduces emissions. Can't stand cabin wastage? Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, LATAM and SAS are just a few airlines that have taken meaningful steps to reduce single-use plastic on flights. And while carbon-offsetting your flights through verified schemes does not undo the damage, many experts agree it's better than doing nothing at all. Be curious and connect deeply Anthony Bourdain famously said that "travel is not a reward for working, it is education for living". It's a great philosophy for sustainable travel – and one of the most sustainable ways to learn more about the place you are visiting is to book an Indigenous-led tour. Record demand for First Nations experiences in Australia has coincided with the launch of new tours for 2025, including a Byron Bay storytelling walk that offers a powerful way to connect with one of Australia's most popular coastal holiday destinations. Native and First Nation tourism is also booming in North America, with the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association naming Oklahoma's Chickasaw Cultural Center, which offers guided tours and a daily stomp dance demonstration, as the best cultural heritage experience for 2025. Meanwhile, citizen science and hands-on conservation activities also allow travellers to engage with destinations on a deeper level. New for 2025, Natural Habitat Adventures' Kenya Rhino Conservation Safari includes behind-the-scenes talks with conservationists in three leading private conservancies; while Aurora Expeditions, the world's first major expedition cruise line to gain B Corp certification, recently added Eyesea, a platform designed to map global pollution and maritime hazards, to its robust citizen science programme. 6. Harness the apps Calculating the carbon footprint of your travels is a great way to track your impact (try the University of California, Berkeley's CoolClimate Calculator). But there are many other ways in which apps can help. Find new ways to immerse in nature with AllTrails, which features more than 450,000 trails across the globe including its top 25 trails to explore in 2025; and discover plant-based dining options around the world with Happy Cow, which named London as its number one vegan-friendly city for 2025. Connecting travellers with more than 800,000 drinking water sources worldwide, Droply makes it easy to avoid plastic water bottles. More like this:• Visiting Antarctica or the Arctic? Here's how to minimise your impact• Is it time to change how we buy travel souvenirs?• The African elephant in the room: Is there such a thing as guilt-free safari? And while social media has often been blamed for contributing to overtourism and other issues, research shows it can also be used as a force for good to share positive sustainable travel experiences. Did you enjoy a visit to Vilnius, the European Green Capital for 2025? Share it with your followers and inspire others to go. 7. Learn to spot greenwashing Deceptive sustainability claims – known as greenwashing – have become increasingly prevalent in the tourism industry as businesses try to capitalise on growing demand for eco-tourism. In 2024, major airlines including Air France, Etihad, Lufthansa and Qantas were accused of making misleading sustainability claims, and dropped its Travel Sustainable programme after regulatory backlash. "New legislation adopted by Europe [called the Green Claims Directive] will make it much harder for companies to greenwash, and I think we will see that roll out globally," says Becken. Until then, it's on consumers to stay sharp. Use resources like Sustainable Travel International's guide to avoiding greenwashing in tourism – and "don't underestimate the value of guest reviews", says Leventhal. "Platforms like Google offer honest insights into whether a property or tourism experience truly lives up to its promises." 8. Leverage your privilege Recognising the privilege to travel freely, as only a small percentage of the world's population is able to do, is the first step in making travel a force for good. Privilege gives travellers the power to spend our travel money on experiences that are good for people and the planet, from choosing animal-friendly experiences to ensuring activities we participate in keep vulnerable children safe and don't exploit culture or communities. It can be argued that privilege doesn't only come with power, but also a responsibly to pay it forward. -- For more Travel stories from the BBC, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Euronews
14-04-2025
- Euronews
Give back while you travel: Fiji's ‘Loloma Hour' invites visitors to help protect paradise
ADVERTISEMENT Forget your average happy hour. Fiji wants travellers to trade sundowners for something more meaningful. The Pacific Island nation's 'Loloma Hour' invites visitors to spend at least one hour of their trip giving back to the environment or local communities. Whether it's replanting mangroves, taking part in a beach clean-up or learning to make traditional crafts alongside Fijian villagers, the goal is simple: leave the islands better than you found them. 'True happiness comes not just from what you take, but what you give,' says Srishti Narayan, chief marketing officer at Tourism Fiji. What is Loloma Hour? 'Loloma' is a Fijian word meaning generosity driven by love, and the new programme reflects that spirit. Rolled out across dozens of eco-minded hotels, resorts and tour operators, Loloma Hour is part of Fiji's wider strategy to preserve its cultural heritage and natural ecosystems while creating meaningful exchanges between travellers and locals. Related Looking to travel more sustainably? Sweden, Finland and Austria are the places to go to Bali floats steep daily tourist tax amid concerns over mass tourism and unruly visitors The initiative supports activities that align with four key pillars: wildlife conservation, community support, reef protection and coastline care. Guests might join a coral planting session, participate in iguana conservation walks, take part in reef-safe snorkelling or attend a village storytelling event. The aim is for tourists to contribute at least 5,000 volunteer hours across the country this year. Tourism with purpose is on the rise Fiji's bet on mindful travel taps into a growing trend. According to a 2023 survey, 76 per cent of global travellers say they want to travel more sustainably. In Europe , the demand is especially high, and operators are answering the call. Five of the 10 most sustainable destinations in 2024 were in Europe, according to Lonely Planet , and destinations like the Faroe Islands and Normandy have been praised for pioneering community-based and regenerative tourism programmes. From Thailand to Greenland , tourism boards and private operators alike have started rethinking everything from interactions with wildlife to diving excursions to make them more purposeful. Related Could Croatia be the most sustainable travel destination in Europe? Its tourism minister hopes so One night on this exclusive private island in the Maldives could cost more than €100,000 Among them, Fiji's Loloma Hour stands out for its cultural framing – rooted in love rather than obligation. But it also has a deeper meaning. The Pacific Islands are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, pressed with rising sea levels, coral bleaching and extreme weather events. With tourism making up about 40 per cent of Fiji's GDP, turning tourism into a tool for change isn't just good policy. It might also be essential for the country's future. Where guests can get involved From five-star hideaways to barefoot eco-resorts, 21 properties across Fiji are currently taking part in Loloma Hour – each offering different activities. ADVERTISEMENT At Six Senses Fiji, guests can swim through coral nurseries with experts, plant native trees or tour the resort's organic gardens. The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort offers marine education sessions led by in-house biologists. On islands like Malolo and Wakaya, guests can document vulnerable manta ray populations while diving or join mangrove replanting sessions and beach clean-ups. 'Loloma Hour gives visitors a chance to help preserve what makes Fiji so special – its people, environment and traditions,' says Narayan.
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Forbes
Fiji's New Loloma Hour, for Sustainability and for Happiness
Earth Hour was March 28, 2025, and Earth Day is April 22, 2025. Launching in between these two dates—on April 7, 2025—is Fiji's new Loloma Hour, a practice encouraged for every visitor to Fiji's 333 islands on any day of the year. Taveuni Island, Somosomo Strait, Pacific Ocean, Fiji Islands. getty Tourism Fiji created the new Loloma Hour to help the country achieve its sustainability goals. In Fiji, 'loloma' is all about love, generosity and the act of giving. Fiji's new Loloma Hour is about embracing these concepts, giving back to Fiji in a meaningful way, and about the care that Fijians have for each other, for the ocean and for their islands. Snorkeling at Barefoot Manta Island, Fiji. Thomas Vignaud The goal of Loloma Hour is to preserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Fiji while amplifying sustainability efforts—especially important in a country where the tourism sector makes up almost 40 percent of the economy. Loloma Hour has four pillars: There's sure to be an activity related to at least one of these pillars that inspires every visitor to Fiji. More and more people are looking for purpose-driven and meaningful travel—they want their visits to help make destinations better (or at least not worse) and want to give back in a meaningful way. Initiatives like Loloma Hour help travelers choose destinations and activities where they can contribute in ways they know are helpful. While sustainability and the natural environment are important, responsible travel is also about protecting cultural heritage, ensuring local economies thrive, making connections with the people who live in the places we visit, and doing so in ways that local residents welcome. Throwing a fishing net, Vanua Levu, Fiji. getty Loloma Hour, says Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Fiji, is 'a way for visitors to experience the Fijian spirit of generosity while leaving a lasting contribution to the destination.' He explains that central to Fijian culture are the values of family, sharing, connection, community, generosity, gratitude, and respect for nature. Loloma and Loloma Hour emphasize the act of giving. A related word in Fiji is 'solesolevaki'—the concept of everyone coming together for a common cause in the spirit of generosity and giving. Both are central to the Fijian way of life and why Fiji is favored by so many travelers. Earth Hour 2023: Planet Earth with sunlight in dark space (elements of this image furnished by NASA). getty Sustainability initiatives like Loloma Hour and Earth Hour can make a big difference. The World Wildlife Fund initiated Earth Hour in 2007 in Sydney as a means to increase understanding of climate change initially in Australia. Now international, Earth Hour has broader goals of encouraging both community and individual actions to achieve a better and more sustainable future for everyone. Endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, Kratie, Cambodia. getty It's not just a symbolic turning off your lights for an hour either. Earth Hour initiatives help protect the planet's biodiversity. People from 118 countries and territories participated in Earth Hour 2025 events and contributed almost three million hours, doubling 2024's 1.4 million hours. This year's Earth Hour activities included tree planting, single-use plastic reduction campaigns, and specific initiatives like fundraising for critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River and a cleanup in the Cambodian stretches of the river. Achievements from previous Earth Hour activities include the creation of the world's first Earth Hour Forest in Uganda, the tripling of Argentina's protected waters with the creation of the Banco Namuncurá marine protected area, and the classification of five million square kilometers as a marine protected area in French Polynesia. Visitors to Fiji are invited to contribute an hour during their visit toward any of the four Loloma Hour pillars—giving back to the community, coastline, reef or wildlife. More than likely, you'll choose an activity that contributes to more than one and you'll end up giving back for more than an hour since the activities are also enjoyable. Coral planting in FIji at Vatuvara Private Island Vatuvara Foundation More than 20 tourism partners—hotels, tour operators, private islands, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji and even a floating bar called Seventh Heaven—are participating in Loloma Hour at its launch on April 7, 2025. Chances are, your hotel will be offering an activity which makes it easy to contribute a Loloma Hour, all while having fun and learning about Fiji during your vacation. Fijian Crested Iguana, Kula Eco Park, Coral Coast, Viti Levu, Fiji. getty At Six Senses Fiji, for example, guests can contribute to the conservation of critically endangered Fijian Crested Iguanas. On Malolo Island, the largest of the 20 Mamanuca Islands, Six Senses Fiji has more than doubled their population of the critically endangered reptiles and expanded their territory in their Iguana Reserve. Giving back to the coastline in the form of mangrove planting is a Loloma Hour experience at Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji. This Coral Coast island resort is connected to Fiji's largest island, Viti Levu, by a causeway. Here, guests can help plant mangrove trees, which are essential for stabilizing shorelines and for supporting juvenile marine life and birds. Other resorts participating in Loloma Hour include VOMO Island Fiji and Kokomo Private Island; Wakaya Club & Spa where protecting manta rays, coral restoration and organic farming are important; and Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji in Savusavu (known as Fiji's Hidden Paradise), where 99% of the staff are from nearby villages and local communities are actively involved in the resort's environmental stewardship and cultural preservation initiatives. Bula! Fijian greeting, Nanuya Lailai Island, Yasawa Islands, Fiji. getty To visit Fiji as a tourist, you'll need a passport that's valid for at least six months beyond your intended dates of stay, a return flight (or ticket onward), and—unless you're from a country that is exempt—a pre-approved visa. Currently, you're exempt from needing a tourist visa for Fiji if you're a passport holder from the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, most of the European Union, Australia or New Zealand. Countries with direct flights to Fiji include the United States (from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Dallas), Canada (from Vancouver), Australia and New Zealand. Whenever you go in Fiji, aim to experience loloma and happiness during your Fijian visit. Perhaps you'll contribute a Loloma Hour every day and come home having absorbed some of Fiji's famous happiness. 'True happiness comes not just from what you take, but what you give,' says Srishti Narayan, Tourism Fiji's Chief Marketing Officer. 'Loloma Hour gives visitors a chance to help preserve what makes Fiji so special—its people, environment, and traditions.' How will you contribute your Loloma Hour? Fijian family, Savusavu, Fiji. getty
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
These hotels in Fiji are turning guests into conservationists
Fiji's gin-bottle-blue waters, luminous sand, and riotously colorful rainforests have long made it a dream destination. But even paradise needs protection — the archipelago faces significant threats from climate change, ranging from rising sea levels encroaching on low-lying habitats to coral bleaching damaging the reefs that sustain marine life and shield shorelines from erosion. That's why hotels across Fiji are inviting guests to be part of the solution, making conservation a hands-on part of the travel experience. Across the country, resorts have launched sustainability programs aimed at guests keen on making a real impact — like planting mangroves to fortify coastlines, working alongside marine biologists to regenerate coral reefs, and rolling up their sleeves for beach clean-ups and restoration projects. And the momentum is only growing. On April 7, Tourism Fiji will launch Loloma Hour — a new initiative rooted in the local concept of loloma, meaning to act with generosity, driven by love — designed to inspire travelers to give back to the environment during their stay. Here's where to go to experience Fiji at its most breathtaking—and most meaningful. Sitting in the heart of the Great Astrolabe Reef — the fourth most extensive reef system in the world — this ultra-luxurious retreat features villas equipped with breezy living areas, kitchenettes stocked with local fruit juices and chocolate-enrobed honeycomb, and a soaking tub in the primary bedroom, as well as a yard decked out with an infinity pool, sun-drenched patios, and swaying hammocks strung between coconut palms. Beyond the plush comforts, Kokomo is deeply committed to conservation, and its most unique initiative invites guests to play a role in protecting the resident manta rays — endangered gentle giants with an average wingspan of over 18 feet. During snorkeling excursions, guests can photograph the creatures, capturing the fingerprint-like spot patterns on the bellies. When uploaded to a database, those photos allow scientists to track the movement of the rays, which helps with monitoring and protecting the fish's habitats. (Related: Why 'White Lotus' fans should skip Thailand and travel to this island instead) With pearlescent beaches, a jungle spa, and a lineup of water-based adventures, deciding how to spend the day at Six Senses Fiji is no easy task. But after sunset, we'd argue the activity has to be joining the sustainability team to track Fijian Crested Iguanas. Once thought extinct on the island, more than 40 of these rare, mint-green reptiles now call the property home. At night, their scales reflect torchlight, making them easier to spot. Monitoring their population is essential — not just to count their numbers but also to assess their health, behavior, and breeding patterns. With that data, scientists can make informed decisions about habitat restoration and other strategies to ensure the species' survival. With soaring thatched ceilings and intricate hand-carved woodwork, each of the residences, suites, and villas at Nanuku Resort spotlight Fijian craftsmanship, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame with ocean views fringed by wax palms and bird of paradise flowers. At the heart of the resort, the open-air lobby and restaurant area serve as both a gathering place and a hub for conservation. Just off to the side, you'll find Nanuku's mangrove nursery — an incubator for one of nature's most powerful carbon-sequestering trees. The tidal tree's root systems create habitats for baby fish and are essential for stabilizing coastlines, buffering against erosion from the pounding of waves and currents. Once the seedlings have grown enough, guests are invited to take part in replanting the young trees along the Serua coast. So far, Nanuku's team has successfully transplanted more than 15,000 mangrove trees. (Related: Saving our shores: coastal conservation projects making positive change) Set along the powdery sands of Natadola Bay, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is a sprawling complex with a slew of suites and villas, multiple specialty restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, and a lively kids' club. But beyond the indulgent amenities, one of the resort's most dazzling features lies just offshore — a thriving house reef bursting with kaleidoscopic marine life (Fiji is home to more than 1,200 varieties of tropical fish, 75 types of sharks and rays, and five of the world's seven marine turtle species). Part of the reason the underwater ecosystem is doing so well is because staff and guests are actively gardening it. Travelers can play a direct role in reef restoration by collecting small, living coral fragments — often broken pieces that would otherwise tumble across the ocean floor — and carefully securing them to specially designed coral frames or reef structures. These stable foundations allow the coral to regenerate, helping expand the reef and ensuring that the vibrant marine ecosystem continues flourishing. (Related: 7 luxurious hotels you can feel good about checking into) Encircled by eight world-class breaks — including the legendary Cloudbreak, one of the most iconic barrel waves on the planet — Tavarua Island Resort is a dream destination for surfers. But this heart-shaped private island isn't just for those chasing the perfect wave. It offers beachfront bures (traditional Fijian wood-and-straw accommodations), a restaurant focusing on ocean-to-table dining, and spectacular snorkeling and scuba diving — made even more special by Tavarua's groundbreaking giant clam conservation program. Across the Pacific, these reef dwellers have been over-harvested, putting delicate marine ecosystems at risk (they are a keystone species, after all). But here, marine biologists are working to turn the tide with an on-land hatchery where juvenile clams are tended to until they're strong enough to be transplanted — first to a protected lagoon, then onto the surrounding reefs and beyond. Guests can help by hand-cleaning the clams of invasive snails and the larvae that might otherwise devastate the population between moves while learning about their lifecycle, their predators, and the vital role they play in maintaining reef health. Sprawling 500 acres, yet hosting just 14 couples at a time, Turtle Island's intimate atmosphere makes it popular for honeymooners (here, they get their own secluded beachfront bure and can reserve an entire private beach for the day). But it's not just a retreat for romance — it's also a refuge for endangered green and hawksbill turtles. Each year, the animals return to lay their nest on the shores or their namesake island. By partnering with marine biologists, guests can help monitor the vulnerable nesting sites and safeguard hatchlings as part of the conservation efforts. Visitors can even assist in tagging rescued, full-grown turtles before releasing them back into the ocean. (Related: How playing Aquaman helped turn Jason Momoa into an ocean advocate) Bailey Berg is a writer and editor who splits time between Colorado and Alaska. She specializes in travel, the outdoors, and conservation. Her work can be found in National Geographic, Afar, Conde Nast Traveler, the Washington Post, Architectural Digest, and beyond. You can follow her stories on Instagram.
