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Savoring Catalonian and Mediterranean Gastronomy

From savory pà amb tomàquet to the rich, indulgent crema catalana, there are plenty of traditional dishes less well-known but deserve equal acclaim.

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Harnessing the Power of Sustainable Tourism for Wildlife Preservation

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Revealing India’s Vibrant Culture Through Art

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What is Costa Rica’s “Secret Sauce” in Sustainable Tourism?

Costa Rica has enjoyed a very special and successful tourism model for many years. It evolved from a few scientists traveling to Costa Rica in the 1980s to research the rainforest canopy and being the cradle of ecotourism to receiving almost 3 million tourists per year. Today’s visitors are still predominantly interested in the country’s flora, fauna, and natural beauty.

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Women Leading the Way in Sustainability

It’s time to shine a light on the stories of three remarkable women whose leadership in hospitality extends beyond simply what they’re doing in their own backyard.

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SUSTAINABILITY: IT'S IN OUR DNA

When it comes to creating luxurious, authentic guest experiences, Beyond Green hotels, resorts, and lodges have sustainability at their core. From foundation to operation, preservation of community, culture, and environment is what informs and defines every detail, right down to the studs, proving that “sustainable luxury” isn’t a contradiction.

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Endangered Species & Animal Conservation and Care

Beyond Green hotels, resorts, and lodges are actively contributing to protecting over 24 animal species and one plant species — all registered on the IUCN Red List or the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered list — significantly improving their chances for survival now and well into the future.

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Supporting Children Benefits the Whole Community

The World Children’s Day theme — For Every Child, Every Right — emphasizes the critical role of youth in society and the need to support and advocate for this demographic internationally. Beyond Green hotels, resorts, and lodges continue to make an impact through health and education initiatives in their community, with a focus on improving the lives of local children.

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Eco-Friendly Traveler’s Choice in Milan

At Starhotels E.c.ho. in Milan, every detail was designed to deliver an exceptional stay in a relaxed, efficient environment. The hotel has been dedicated to creating a real impact on its immediate surroundings for more than a decade, actively participating in various programs and projects to preserve and support the local community, as well as the care and protection of the environment.

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Preserving the World’s Cultures

Cultural heritage preservation means keeping the artifacts and traditions of a community intact against factors trying to change them or wear them away. Beyond Green is committed to efforts that preserve the cultural heritage of their communities and surrounding areas, as well as sharing the cultural heritage with guests as global ambassadors of these cultures.

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Experience Culture through Art

Living culture initiatives at Beyond Green hotels, resorts, and lodges support craft and cultural practices that are part of the community’s heritage. These programs offer unique experiences for travelers while preserving and protecting the community’s living culture.

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Falling In Love With Tigers

Tiger expert, wildlife photographer, and conservationist Dr. Latika Nath shares the best places to spot a tiger and where you can have your very own jungle book experience in India.

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Go on Vacation. Come Home with a Dog.

Inn by the Sea, a sustainable luxury resort on the coast of Maine that fosters adoptable rescue dogs on-site, encourages guests to fall in love on vacation.

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Pillars of the Community

Community-based initiatives are not always visible to guests but make no mistake, a property that has fostered long-term relationships with the locals will create authentic high-quality relationships that impact guest experiences.

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Giving Nature a Helping Hand

From Mongolia to Italy to California, Beyond Green members around the world are prioritizing rewilding efforts to restore lost plant and animal species.

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Committed to Planet Earth

Beyond Green destinations maintain their dedication to protecting endangered species, arresting extinction, and expanding wilderness environments.

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Sustaining and Maintaining Healthy Seas

Beyond Green marine conservation and education initiatives strengthen their local communities and the spectacular oceans they call home.

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Mother Nature’s Classroom

Programs offer a chance for families to engage and new ways for children to view the world.

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Meaningful Experiences In Central and South America

Destinations across the region offer guests once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to connect with the community and culture.

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The Art of Slow Travel

Take a break from your daily rhythm and embrace what a local community has to offer.

Travel Guides

A New Year's Resolution for Sustainable Travel

The New Year is historically a time of duality. Like the two-faced Roman deity Janus, we simultaneously look back at the year gone by and forward to the promise of new beginnings.

Food & Drink

Celebrating Mediterranean Cuisine

With its rich cultural and natural heritage, spectacular views of land and sea, and warm, inviting hospitality, the Mediterranean has always been regarded as a feast for the mind, body, and soul.

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Goods That Give Back

Help support local artisans, cultures, and economies with these sustainable souvenirs from hotel boutiques.

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Sustainable Hotel Owner Vasilis Iosifidis

For the man behind Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, it’s all about sharing his love for Greece’s Zagori region.