Travel

You don’t need to compromise your environmental values when you stay at one of these sustainable properties

From traditional bedouin-style tents, retro trailers and private igloos, the UAE has some of the most luxurious glamping experiences in the world

In the foothills of the Himalayas sits Chai Lai Orchid, an elephant sanctuary where guests can get close to the gentle giants, trek to waterfalls and sleep under the jungle stars

A stay at an eco lodge in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon promises unique wildlife encounters in one of the most biodiverse places on earth

Forced to work long hours in horrific conditions, and beaten when they collapse, carriage horses endure miserable lives just to take tourists on sightseeing tours of cities
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Visit the fabulous festive playgrounds of the rich and famous that are as sustainable as they are stylish for a chic Christmas holiday

Adventurer Holly Budge – Everest summiteer, conservationist and the first woman to skydive Everest – takes on the climb to the top of Margherita Peak in the Rwenzori Mountains to raise funds to stop elephant poaching

Far from UAE’s bling boutique hotels lie a host of responsible desert resorts offering everything from wildlife safaris to dining under the stars all while caring for you and the planet

There’s nothing quite like hitting a UAE beach now the cooler months are upon us and luckily the country has lots of free sandy stretches to choose from