GlobeSage Travel

01/10/2024

In 4 days, I am off to Costa Rica with Intrepid Travel! I'm so excited. Here's what we'll be up to:

Highlights:
• Cook a meal with the local villagers of Santa Rosa de Pocosol
• Take in the view of the impressive Arenal Volcano
• Explore the cloud forest of Monteverde
• Dine on the waterfront of Quepos
• Meet monkeys, sloths, and more on your hike through Manuel Antonio National Park

17/07/2024

Consider this your reminder that GlobeSage Travel is now Toastable Travel & Events. We're just over halfway thru the year, so what better way to mark this than to revisit our WHY from our New Year's blog.

May this year be a chapter of celebration, of deepening bonds, and of discovering the profound beauty that unfolds when people come together

18/05/2024

Fantastic!!! Hopefully other cruise lines will follow suit...

Onboard food waste becomes compost in the new initiative, and that compost helps grow future food for the line

12/12/2023

Find us at www.facebook.com/toastabletravel or check out our website www.toastabletravel.com. We'd love to be of service in helping you plan the ultimate getaway that considers the health of resilience of the destination you are heading to!

Let us plan your group trips and events! More details coming soon...

24/08/2023

A great article summary from the recent webinar on Blue Carbon Ecosystems. Check it out...some good stuff here!

Key Takeaways From the Webinar: Betting on Blue Carbon Sustainable Travel International recently hosted the second webinar in our Road to Net Zero series: “Betting on Blue Carbon.” This session focused on blue carbon, specifically, why it’s so important and how tourism can support the protecti...

04/06/2023

If you're following me here, you probably already know these terms. But just in case, here's a little eco-vocab review. 😉

Travelling without considering your impact is the new smoking – so passé. But how to separate the greenwashing from the genuine sustainability initiatives? We can help drive change in the industry, so brush up on the lingo to make educated decisions and ask the right questions. Here’s a few ter...

02/06/2023

This article really caught my eye...a great resource. I still remember, years ago, when I was young and didn't know any better, posing for pictures in Indonesia with a tiger. It was only years later that I learned that these animals are mistreated and drugged. Now, I am fiercely aware and careful of how I spend my money (and my clients' money) when it comes to the impact on the natural environment and all God's beautiful creatures!

As travelers, we know the choices we make can impact not just the people in a destination, but also it’s wildlife and environment. Learning more about threatened and indigenous species while you’re traveling is key. We've rounded up a few tips to help you book experiences in confidence that you ...

30/05/2023

I LOVE this company, G Adventures. Their itineraries are not only focused on the experience, but they also do it in a way that it is environmentally-sound, culturally-thoughtful, and locally beneficial! Check them out!

13/05/2023

Here's a great initiative from Beyond Green, one of our partners. What have you observed happening in regenerative tourism? We'd love your feedback!

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

08/05/2023

Where do you go to find out which travel companies ACTUALLY care about the environment? Let us keep up with the research and pair you with the right companies that see the world the way you do. Here's an example of some great places...let us know if you are interested in planning a regenerative vacation.

Looking for a way to vacation while helping the planet? Here’s where to stay, based on insight from the 2023 Global Vision Awards.

06/05/2023

Check it out - Virtuoso has now launched a sustainability-focused, travel inspiration site. It's a great place to get ideas for your next trip while knowing that your travels will be a force for good. Let us know what you find and how we can help you make it happen! 🌹

Responsible travel preserves cultural heritage, protects the planet, and supports local economies. Virtuoso’s network of travel advisors, hotels, and tourism boards know that travel can be a force for good.

02/05/2023

We are continually looking to partner with organizations that "get it." Destination marketing and management organizations (DMOs) play a leading role in ensuring DESTINATIONS BENEFIT from tourism. If you are interested in drilling down on this a bit, here is a great blog from the Travel Foundation that discusses the guiding principles for destinations. Great infographic, too. Check it out!

Many DMOs are looking towards a new model of tourism management to build a more resilient and equitable future for the industry and one that, above all, benefits place and people. Here are four questions about tourism for destinations to ask to help achieve that goal and steer towards a better direc...

27/04/2023

Yup!

Every day is Earth Day when we travel responsibly! 🌍🌿 Let's work to preserve this beautiful planet that we get to explore and call home.

22/04/2023

These spots bring new meaning to the concept of letting nature in.

Check into one of these lush properties around the globe, including Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica and Miami’s eco-sleek 1 Hotel South Beach.

19/04/2023

Do forest carbon offsets work? What role should they play in the transition to net zero travel?

Join Sustainable Travel International for tomorrow’s webinar where CEO, Paloma Zapata, will discuss these questions and more with conservationists Marc Baker and Jo Anderson of Carbon Tanzania. Marc and Jo will shed light on the subject based on their extensive experience implementing forest conservation projects and quantifying emissions reductions.

There will be time to raise your own concerns and get your questions answered by the experts.

Forest carbon offsets: license to pollute or critical climate solution? April 20, 2023 12pm ET / 6pm CET Register Now Flawed. Worthless. Inflated. These are some of the terms used in recent media articles to generate skepticism about forest carbon offsets. In light of this heightened scrutiny, you m...

19/04/2023

Travel for good.
For us, Earth Month means celebrating travel that makes a difference. That may entail forgoing the usual summer-vacay suspects in favor of under-the-radar retreats, choosing to check into a hotel designed with local materials (and an abundance of greenery), or going carbon neutral on a dream trip to Patagonia.

A stay at Explora, the only lodge within Patagonia National Park, requires an epic journey, with a payoff to match.

16/04/2023

Great article that just came out from Virtuoso...

As summer approaches, a Virtuoso advisor weights in on vacationing well in places like Italy and Japan. Plus, the luxury travel suppliers leading the way in sustainable travel.

30/03/2023

Oregon is so gorgeous. Have you been there yet?

A new wave of sustainable and regenerative travel is taking hold in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Find out what to do, stay, and eat there.