Brilio.net/en - Eco-tourism is the new travel trend: engaged and responsible, it contributes to support the protection of the environment and the wellbeing of the local population. Here is a list of the 10 most beautiful and respectful environment:
1. New Zealand
Image viatravelmarvel.com.au
It is one of the first country investing in green tourism with many examples of sustainable concepts growing all over the country. The main stake of the country is to protect the spectacular landscapes, the exceptional biodiversity and the millenary Maori culture.
2. Costa Rica
Image viamayanholidaygetaways.com
As a famous touristic destination, Costa Rica is one of the hotspot of biodiversity, a true paradise for nature lovers. The country even adopted a label certificate for touristic sustainability in order for the company according to their natural resources consumption.
3. Madagascar
Image viafavoritetouristplace.blogspot.com
Authentic and still preserved, the island of Madagascar offers a surprising panel of landscapes and is a fabulous living sanctuary with 5% of all the planets species and infrastructures adapted to sustainable tourism.
4. Slovenia
Image viaworldwidestar.wordpress.com
Spared by mass tourism, Slovenia offers a protected nature and opens increasingly toward sustainable practices including the creation of eco-labels. The Slovenian capital Ljubljana has also been elected the Green Capital of Europe for 2016.
5. Lithuania
Image via visitlithuania.net
Located right between East and West Europe, this small Baltic country is not yet well-known but full of many natural treasures. You can for example hiking in the Curonian Spit: the biggest wandering dunes in Europe, a clean and protected breath-taking environment.
6. Botswana
Image vialimkokwing.net
The so-called Switzerland of Africa , the Democratic Republic of Botswana encourages and supports environmental policy, aiming respectful eco-tourism in its incredible wildlife and among the local people. In 2016, that is to Kasane in Chobe National Park, will take place the 10th Conference on Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism (ESTC)
7. Iceland
Image viaicelandprocruises.com
The leading nation in the world in terms of renewable energy use, the island of fire and ice is frequently greeted for its sustainable approach and "ethical" tourism. Icelanders are very aware of environmental issues and ways to deal with it.
8. Saint Lucia (Caribbean)
Image viastlucianewsonline.com
This island paradise, yet unknown but probably not for long, offers an unspoiled and rural charm, that is still preserved. Its flora are still particularly rich and scented, its emerald green mountains and its beautiful beaches are under high protection and invite to travel responsibly.
9. Tanzania
Image viatanzania-expeditions.com
Forests, lakes, mountains and natural parks are the main attractions. Here, nature reigns and the country is aware that it has to protect her. The Government thus opted for responsible tourism, with low impact on the environment and helping local actors.
10. Palau
Image viawired.co.uk
The Oceanian state is amongst the ethical destination in the world. It is a must-do for eco-tourists: it is forbidden to fish in those crystal clear waters and preserved coral reefs.