Gansbaai, South Africa Recently little more than a fishing village, Gansbaai is now thriving with
community-focused, responsible-tourism initiatives and activities – hike, kayak, fat bike, whale watch and more. Its Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has been a shining light, winning awards for poverty reduction and conservation of fynbos flora. Watch whales with Dyer Island Cruises (whalewatchsa.com), a Fair Trade Tourism certified company involved with conservation projects. Stay Cayuga Collection Hotels, Costa Rica A global leader in sustainability, Costa Rica is working to become the first carbon-neutral country by 2020. On top of the environmentally and culturally friendly attractions and tours are reams of sustainable hotels. Tucked away in incredible corners of the Costa Rican wilderness, check out the Cayuga Collection (cayugaonline.com) of eight award-winning sustainable properties. Look for Certification for Sustainable Tourism-listed hotels, which must comply with a model of natural-, cultural- and social-resource management.
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