Curated holiday ideas that have a positive impact around the world.
At Steppes we believe in the power of travel as a force for good. We are firm believers in the idea that once you are able to explore our world, you will have the privilege of being an ambassador for change to protect species, their habitats and global communities.
Below, you will find a hand-picked selection of holiday ideas, properties and experiences that showcase the positive impact that travel can have. It is by no means an exhaustive list and don’t forget, all our holidays can be created based on causes and interests close to your heart.
We have made a commitment to ensure that every single holiday takes strides forward in supporting at least three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We are in the process of displaying this on our holiday pages so that you can see how your holiday is positively impacting conservation, community and carbon mitigation.
We look at these three pillars of sustainability to see whether our partners are supporting local conservation efforts, investing in their local communities and mitigating their carbon footprint. For example, Pousada Trijuncao in Brazil uses tourist activity to ignite the local economy by employing local people and is a leading business in the region with regard to fair employment conditions and creating economic opportunities. And Pacuare Lodge in Costa Rica purchased 340 hectares of primary rainforest which is prime wildlife habitat. This has a ‘no-visitor’ policy, but researchers from the Jaguar Program can access the area for their vital work on jaguar conservation.
As a traveller, your choices can make a difference. We’ve compiled a list of destinations that have been either designated Marine Protected Areas or have been given Hope Spot status by marine conservationist Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue project. These destinations rely on the revenue from tourism to help fund their protected status. Our collection of holiday ideas and experiences below not only deliver outstanding marine-based experiences, they also contribute to the protection of habitat, communities and wildlife in sea-side environments.
Tell us about your passions, interests and causes close to your heart so we can help you create something extraordinary.
Take a look at some of the wonderful properties who hold both their guests and sustainability in the forefront of their minds.
Pacuare Lodge is a stunning jungle hideaway that combines exquisite luxury with thrilling adventure in the most discreet way. The accommodation at Pacuare Lodge includes five categories of room, from delightful garden bungalows and river-view suites…
Nestled along the bank of Tortuguero River, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, lies Tortuga Lodge, the only hotel in the area with a private nature reserve.
Positive Impact Travel
Our experts have hand-picked a selection of holiday ideas, curated with positive impact travel in mind. Take the time to search through them and find the spark for your unique adventure.
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