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Green Pearls® Unique Places' philosophy is based on the belief that we are all responsible for the protection of our environment and we owe respect to the different cultures and the needs of the local people.

Discover wellness at its finest at LifeStyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten in Germany! 🌿✨ Nestled in the hills along the River M...
11/11/2024

Discover wellness at its finest at LifeStyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten in Germany! 🌿✨ Nestled in the hills along the River Moselle, this resort offers a perfect blend of holistic health treatments, luxurious spa experiences, and a commitment to sustainability. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a revitalizing health journey, you’ll find it here. 🧖‍♀️

Litter and single-use plastics are always a big problem when traveling and one of the main reasons for being unpopular a...
07/11/2024

Litter and single-use plastics are always a big problem when traveling and one of the main reasons for being unpopular as a tourist. Recently, tourists in the Alps were in the news for littering the mountains. Here are our tips for avoiding plastic on vacation.


#1 Sustainable accommodation

While conventional hotels offer all disposable products as amenities (small toiletries in the bathroom, disposable slippers wrapped in plastic) and individually wrapped portions of jam and tea bags at the buffet, sustainable accommodations such as Green Pearls® hotels and vacation homes are characterized by a zero-waste policy. You will find plastic-free alternatives at the breakfast buffet as well as in the bathroom. These alternatives are described in our Zero Waste Travel blog post.


#2 Avoid plastic bottles

Every sustainable traveler should pack their own water bottle. If the tap water in your destination is undrinkable (see our article “Can I drink tap water abroad?”), you can check locally to see if glass or deposit bottles are available. If this is not possible, buy the largest bottles of local water you can find and fill them with water for your excursions.


#3 To-Go-Products

Street food is often a great vacation experience – just a shame if it’s packed in Styrofoam! There are several ways to avoid this:

- Choose food stands where this is not the case ( for example, in some countries food is wrapped in banana leaves).
- Take a packed lunch from the eco-hotel (e.g. the vegan lunch packs from LA VIMEA. At the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu, “Jausensakrl” are available at the breakfast and lunch buffets).
- Sit down and enjoy: Instead of a coffee to go, you can sit down in the café and drink your coffee from a real cup.
- Bring your own lunch box and have the street food packed for you. This is how consistent zero-waste travelers do it 🙂

Get the other 5 tips on our blog ⬇

Street food, plastic bags, no bins? On vacation, some people become environmental sinners. Tips to avoid plastic on vacation. Green Pearls

Veganism has (fortunately) arrived in ski resorts like those in South Tyrol, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany 🌿⛷ But th...
04/11/2024

Veganism has (fortunately) arrived in ski resorts like those in South Tyrol, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany 🌿⛷ But there are still big differences. Some lodges and hotels cannot imagine a hearty mountain cuisine without meat. Others are true pioneers, offering you plant-based power during your ski vacation and cross-country tours. We have compiled a list of our favorite vegan ski hotels and huts with cruelty-free options ⬇

Vegan ski vacation in South Tyrol, Tirol, Allgäu and Switzerland ✓ We introduce you to vegan hotels and huts ✓ Sustainable ski vacation ✓

A 3D-printed vase is pretty modern – but would you have guessed it was made from old coffee?In the Berchtesgadener Land ...
31/10/2024

A 3D-printed vase is pretty modern – but would you have guessed it was made from old coffee?

In the Berchtesgadener Land region of Bavaria, home to the sustainable wellness and health hotel Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa, there is a young company called DruckKraft.

DruckKraft is experimenting with new organic materials for 3D printers. These include wood chips and coffee grounds mixed with recycled PET. In addition to the special materials, the designs are also created in-house.

“ We placed DruckKraft’s coffee ground vases all over the house.” – Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa

In this way, the family-run hotel supports a local business and its individual style of interior design. Natural materials are used throughout the hotel. For example, much of the furniture is made from local apple wood.

PS: Neither we nor the hotel receive any commission or other benefit for this product display. The display is provided solely as a service and in support of sustainable products.

Christmas is less than three months away. Not that long anymore. And is your head starting to spin? Who will come? Where...
28/10/2024

Christmas is less than three months away. Not that long anymore. And is your head starting to spin? Who will come? Where will we celebrate? Where will we get a tree? What will I give to whom? How am I going to cook dinner this year? If you want to avoid all these questions this year and have the same questions answered for New Year's Eve, then the holiday offers from our Green Pearls® partners are perfect for you. The only thing you have to worry about is finding the right gifts ...

Spending Christmas and New Year's Eve in a hotel ✓ Sustainable holidays ✓ A special Christmas ✓ New Year's Eve in Sicily ✓ Green Pearls®

Sustainability in companies and in your team… there is probably room for improvement. If you are planning a team-buildin...
24/10/2024

Sustainability in companies and in your team… there is probably room for improvement. If you are planning a team-building weekend or thinking about how to make your work or product more sustainable, then read on ⬇

Discover ideas for a sustainable team building weekend in the Black Forest. From sustainable design and activities to the perfect venue.

On our blog, we often talk about HOW to travel sustainably. Today, though, we want to talk about WHY it is important. We...
21/10/2024

On our blog, we often talk about HOW to travel sustainably. Today, though, we want to talk about WHY it is important. We’ll give away this much: it’s not just about protecting the environment.

6 reasons on why you should travel sustainably ⬇

Sustainable travel conserves resources, it supports conservation, provides authentic experiences, and much more

This summer (here in Germany) was totally inadequate. Do you agree? Do you want to enjoy the sun again before it turns i...
17/10/2024

This summer (here in Germany) was totally inadequate. Do you agree? Do you want to enjoy the sun again before it turns into winter? Then you’re just like us! Not entirely unselfishly, we have selected seven warm destinations with sustainable accommodations for October and November, where you can count on sun and summer feelings ⬇

Sun instead of cold: seven sustainable travel destinations for October and November ✓ Holidays near the equator ✓ Green Pearls®

🥾 Hiking Specials at ADLER Spa Resorts & LodgesOctober is hiking season. Guests of the ADLER Loge RITTEN in South Tyrol ...
14/10/2024

🥾 Hiking Specials at ADLER Spa Resorts & Lodges

October is hiking season. Guests of the ADLER Loge RITTEN in South Tyrol and the ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA in Sicily can look forward to great offers.


Guided hikes on the RITTEN from October 6th to October 27th 2024

Just recently (2 of October, 2024) the Walking Halfmarathon took place on the Ritten - an annual highlight in the South Tyrolean hiking calendar. But there's more to come. From 6th to 27th October the ADLER Lodge RITTEN is offering the "Nature and Wellbeing" package, which includes 3 nights' accommodation (all inclusive), a massage, and guided autumn hikes with guide Alex.


ADLER sustainability tour on the 10th of October 2024

Next week, the ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA in Sicily will also be hosting a great event for those who enjoy walking and want to learn more about sustainability. The resort will be giving tours of its gardens, which feature olive, lavender, and dwarf palm trees, as well as explaining its drip irrigation system and how it protects sea turtles on the beach.

Currently the only Date: Thursday, 10 October 2024, 8.30 to 11.00 a.m
But feel free to ask at the hotel, once you are there!

Would you like to treat yourself to a true gourmet weekend with wellness, world-class cuisine, elegance, and exquisite s...
10/10/2024

Would you like to treat yourself to a true gourmet weekend with wellness, world-class cuisine, elegance, and exquisite service? But your “green conscience” is getting in the way? How about combining luxury with sustainability? You can at the Birkenhof***** Spa & Genussresort.

5-star hotel + 2-star restaurant ✨ Birkenhof***** Spa & Genussresort ✨ Sustainable Gourmet Weekend ✨ Chef Sebastian Obendorfer ✨

Soft white beaches, crystal clear water, and all kinds of colorful fish: the Maldives are a paradise for nature lovers. ...
07/10/2024

Soft white beaches, crystal clear water, and all kinds of colorful fish: the Maldives are a paradise for nature lovers. But the islands are threatened by environmental damage and rising sea levels.

But simply avoiding the popular vacation destination will not solve the problem – tourism not only provides a livelihood for the majority of the island’s inhabitants, it also helps fund preservation projects. Here we introduce you to the Maldives and show you what a sustainable vacation in the Maldives can look like. In addition, we will introduce you to Gili Lankanfushi Eco Resort and other sustainable initiatives and projects.

Maldives in danger ☀ sustainable travel ☀ plant and clean corals yourself ☀ beautiful underwater world ☀ Green Pearls® ☀ Gili Lankanfushi ☀

Mushrooms have long been at the forefront of the search for sustainable alternatives to meat. Not only are they rich in ...
03/10/2024

Mushrooms have long been at the forefront of the search for sustainable alternatives to meat. Not only are they rich in protein, but their texture and savory flavor make them a great meat substitute. Or do they? We take a look at the whole thing and tell you where to try this trendy dish at sustainable hotels (depending on the season)! 🍜

Mushrooms as climate savers? Chefs from sustainable hotels reveal how they use mushrooms as a meat substitute ✔ Green Pearls® ✔ Thailand ✔

Do you know what argument against sustainable travel is absolute nonsense? That traveling sustainably is always going to...
30/09/2024

Do you know what argument against sustainable travel is absolute nonsense? That traveling sustainably is always going to cost more. Yes, sustainable travel is sometimes more expensive, it requires us to do more research and work on ourselves. But spend more money? You don’t have to. In fact, you can actually save money by going sustainable! We’ll show you how!

Sustainable travel on a budget? No problem! It just takes some planning - Tips for traveling on a budget - GREEN TRAVEL BLOG

Hotel Luise on the shortlist for the German Tourism Award 2024The German Tourism Award will be awarded by the German Tou...
26/09/2024

Hotel Luise on the shortlist for the German Tourism Award 2024

The German Tourism Award will be awarded by the German Tourism Association (DTV) for the 20th time in 2024. After a two-month selection process, the ten best applicants have now been chosen. Among them is our Green PearlsⓇ partner Hotel Luise.

🌿Hotel Luise presents the "Wall of Change“

The Hotel Luise in Erlangen, Germany, is a true beacon in the sustainable hotel industry and has been implementing sustainable projects for many years. From the "Circular Hotel Rooms" to "Astronaut Showers" and "Micro Timber", the hotel has been a pioneer in many areas. All of this is documented on a "Wall of Change" in the lobby (there is also an online version).

The Wall of Change is intended to be a source of inspiration for the entire tourism industry, as such it has a good chance of winning.
Register for the online pitch now

The award ceremony will be held on November 26, 2024.

The Naturhotel Outside is located directly in the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Austrian Alps. The motto “in the midd...
23/09/2024

The Naturhotel Outside is located directly in the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Austrian Alps. The motto “in the middle of nature” is also reflected in the cuisine. In this sustainable Green PearlsⓇ hotel, you’ll find everything that nature has to offer in East Tyrol on the menu. Mushrooms such as chanterelles and porcini are particularly popular. Their porcini tortelloni recipe is a popular classic on the menu. 🪨🍄

The Naturhotel Outside revealed their porcini mushroom tortelloni recipe 🍄‍🟫Video 🍄‍🟫 Apps for mushroom picking🍄‍🟫 Dates Hohe Tauern

🍂 Autumn hiking weeks at Klosterhof - Alpine Hideaway & SpaKlosterhof - Alpine Hideaway & Spa offers hiking weeks from O...
19/09/2024

🍂 Autumn hiking weeks at Klosterhof - Alpine Hideaway & Spa

Klosterhof - Alpine Hideaway & Spa offers hiking weeks from October 1 to October 12, 2024. The perfect opportunity to experience the Berchtesgadener Land in the golden glow of autumn.

🍂Daily hikes with local guides

During hiking weeks, guests (staying two nights or more) have the opportunity to participate in a guided hike each day. Tours are offered for different levels of fitness (distance and elevation).

🍂A stay during the hiking weeks also includes:

Full board (gourmet breakfast, healthy lunch buffet or packed lunch, dinner menu by Chef Sascha Förster)
Live music and bar nights at BarBarossa
Access to the 1,500 m² Artemacur Spa and fitness room

Book here: https://www.klosterhof.de/de/herbst-wanderwochen

Service-Information 🌿 Cultural Events at Green PearlsⓇ Partners in AutumnAre you looking for inspiration for sustainable...
16/09/2024

Service-Information 🌿 Cultural Events at Green PearlsⓇ Partners in Autumn

Are you looking for inspiration for sustainable excursions this fall? There are a number of interesting cultural events happening around our Green PearlsⓇ in the coming weeks that we'd like to share with you here. Along with the right hotel, of course 😎

Events in September & October in the DACH region, South Tyrol, and Nepal ✓ Sustainable hotels with a cultural program nearby ✓ Open-Air ✓ Green Pearls®

Eco-friendly and comfortable travel through Europe? Night trains and sleeping cars are making a big comeback. Board in t...
13/09/2024

Eco-friendly and comfortable travel through Europe? Night trains and sleeping cars are making a big comeback. Board in the evening and wake up to a vacation. And with the knowledge that you’ve reduced your carbon footprint. If you like the sound of this, check out the latest night train connections in Europe and how you can combine them with a stay at a Green PearlsⓇ sustainable accommodation.

Let's discover ⬇

Sustainable travel by night train ✓ New Nightjet routes 2024 ✓ New trains ✓ Arriving on vacation ✓ Eco-accommodations ✓ Green Pearls®

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