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Environment
Responsible travel is about sensitively supporting the host country's environment, social and economic policies, whilst minimising visitors' own negative impact in these three areas. Visitors will be given opportunity to offset their own carbon footprint by sponsoring a plant (e.g. purchasing a native plant or fruit tree) and planting it in either at a designated conservation area, on our land set aside for conservation or even at the homestay famillies residence, school and community place. The rest of the time is dedicated to providing an eco-friendly holiday in Mauritius.
Guests are made aware of the scarce water supplies on the island, especially during the drier winter months. Mauritian tap water is safe to drink and guests are encouraged to refill water bottles to reduce waste. Solar powered showers are used at the majority of the tour accommodation, where water supply is limited and volunteers will be asked to be conservative in their use.
Guests will receive an orientation evening on responsible travel conduct whilst in Mauritius and here are some suggestions of effective ways to follow such practices. All guests are asked to bring their own towels so to reduce the energy consumed through onsite laundering, when required. We advise, prior to arrival, to avoid bringing products that use plastics or cardboard as Mauritius has yet to develop a collection facility. If any such products are brought e.g. toiletries, visitors are kindly asked to return packaging back to host country where it can be recycled effectively and any biodegradable rubbish is to be disposed in recycled refuse bags supplied by staff. Fresh food is bought at the markets with no packaging thus reducing the waste produced by the trip and whilst on walks we bring with us refuse bags to collect rubbish left by other people so our trip actively improves the the places we visit.
Community
Accommodation is at small, family run guest houses, homestays or hotels, locally owned and run by local people who receive a wage relative to the Mauritian economy. All food is purchased locally, from small independent retailers or markets to ensure money is put directly back into the economy and reducing packaging and waste. A variety of activities are arranged for our guests we therefore use small local business or self employed operators.
The holiday experience takes you on adventure which shows the islands true beauty, in its people, places and scenery. The parks and attractions visited have an additional small entrance fee which goes back into the attractions themselves and provides employment for their upkeep. Be rest assured knowing that the tour you are on gives something back to the island and in return the island will give you an experience sure to take your breath away.
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