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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Lisa SchantzLisa Schantz·

How to Travel Sustainably to Islands

Islands are fragile, and getting there sustainably is about more than the resort you book, it starts with how you travel and what you bring.

A few choices before and during your trip shrink your footprint and protect the very beaches you came to enjoy.

  • Fly direct where possible to cut emissions
  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen and reusable bottles
  • Choose resorts with local, seasonal food
  • Support local guides and businesses

Travel light, spend locally and leave nothing behind, and the island stays beautiful for the people who come after you.