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Best Tiny Houses near Sydney
Looking for a weekend getaway from Sydney? Check out these great off-grid NSW tiny house getaways within easy driving distance of the city. We have put together a great list with most of the tiny houses only about a two, to two and a half hour drive from Sydney.
Changes to the Booking.com Travel Sustainable Program 2024
From March 25 2024, Booking.com will instigate changes to the Travel Sustainable Program.
What is the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard?
The Scorecard aims to foster genuine, sustainable experiences for travellers while promoting sustainability within the tourism industry. The scorecard is not a certification or accreditation: it is a series of benchmarks for businesses to strive for sustainability, based on globally recognized criteria.
Slow Travel in 2024
Slow travel has become synonymous with responsible or conscious tourism. This approach prioritizes sustainability and immersing oneself fully in a destination. Slow travel contrasts with the rapid pace and carbon-intensive nature of conventional tourism, instead utilising low-impact, eco-conscious accommodation and transportation, thereby minimizing traveller’s carbon footprint.
Best Honeymoon Destinations in Australia
What do you and your partner want out of your honeymoon? That’s the first question you need to ask when looking into honeymoon destinations. Some couples want adventure, some want to find somewhere totally quiet after the drama of the wedding day, while others want pure luxury.
Best Glamping with Kids : The Ultimate List
Glamping with kids is a great way to inspire a love for the outdoors, while creating unforgettable bonding moments for the family beneath the stars around a firepit, or exploring nature trails together. Find the perfect glamping holiday for families!
What is the Travel Sustainable Program by Booking.com?
The Travel Sustainable Program by Booking.com recognizes and supports the efforts and investments on a property’s sustainability journey – whatever stage they may be at. There are three different levels, or, for those with eligible third-party certification, a further dedicated level.
Why You Should Visit Mudgee
Mudgee is becoming more and more popular with younger travellers, looking to enjoy the stunning accommodation, restaurants, cafe scene and wineries. Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend escape, a getaway with the girls, or a family get together, Mudgee is definitely worth a visit.
Moving Towards Sustainability: Australian Hotels
A few hotels in Australia are leading the way when it comes to working to improve sustainability in their business and operational practices.
Changes have been a long time coming in Australia, and in this article we highlight a few of the best environmental practices in Australian hotels.
Glamping Getaways in NSW
Looking for the best glamping spots in NSW? We’ve got you covered! Find your perfect safari tent getaway at the best prices, from the NSW South Coast, Mudgee, to Byron Bay. Find out more…..
Stay in a Dome
A stay in a dome or bubble tent is both a fascinating and surprisingly sustainable accommodation option. Find the best dome stays in Australia on Green Getaways. Hideaway Domes, Mirumiru Bubbletent, Domescapes in the Vines…
Hotel Toiletries: A Change for the Better?
The world has now reached a tipping point when it comes to plastic waste and hotel bathroom amenities are in the firing line…
How to take the First Steps towards Sustainability in Tourism
For some accommodation owners, the idea of moving towards sustainability can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but the good news is that there are plenty of easy first practical steps you can take to make your accommodation more environmentally friendly.
Best Honeymoons in NSW: The Ultimate List
Some of the best resorts and romantic honeymoon destinations in the world may not be as far away as you think! Find the best totally indulgent, romantic honeymoons right here in NSW Australia.
Thala Beach Nature Reserve : Our Review
A luxurious and informative stay in a great location. After our stay, it was only an hour or so from the beautiful Daintree and Mossman Gorge. If you are celebrating a special occasion or honeymoon, try to stretch the budget for the rooms with views of the coastline.
Best Glamping for Groups: Our Top Picks
Glamping for Groups in Australia. Check out our top ten picks for the best Group Glamping Getaways. Margaret River, Jervis Bay, Cockatoo Island, NSW South Coast, Noosa and more…
Eco Certified Accommodation Tropical Queensland
ECO CERTIFIED ACCOMMODATION TROPICAL QUEENSLANDDid you that Tropical North Queensland has the highest concentration of Ecotourism Australia certified experiences in Australia? Queensland is an absolute haven for ecotourism. It boasts five World Heritage areas, along...
Glamping Experiences near Sydney
Check out our top picks for the best glamping experiences near Sydney.
