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What can I do?
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Take action
Marine mammals
Turtle conservation
Wild animals - a helpful checklist
Working animals
How To Play Your Part
This section covers a few easy ways that you can
make a very real and positive impact on the places you visit on holiday and help us to meet our
sustainable tourism goals.
What Can Holidaymakers Do?
We're passionate about the places we visit and
want to protect and preserve them for future generations to enjoy. We’re sure it’s a passion
you share so here are some ideas:
Look after the natural environment:
- Leave anywhere you visit even better than when you found it. Dispose of litter carefully (fire is a serious hazard in hot, dry countries so be careful with that cigarette butt!) and recycle where possible.
Respect local traditions and people:
- Observe any dress codes and behave appropriately. It may be your holiday but it's their home. Try using a few words of the local language.
Always ask before taking someone's photograph:
Some people find this intrusive while others may ask for money for this small service.
Haggle with humour:
- Do haggle – it's part of the fun. But remember that what may be a small sum to you may be significant to the seller, so try to be fair, too.
Resist giving money or gifts to begging children:
- It may make give you that feel-good feeling but you may be adding to other problems behind the scenes. Give to a local charity or school to ensure the money goes where it is most needed.
Buy locally made products and use local services:
- Eat at local bars and cafes. Ask about excursions using local guides and drivers – they have insider knowledge! Putting money into the local economy helps local people and gives your holiday an extra dimension.
Reduce the use of natural resources and energy:
- Take a quick shower instead of a bath; re-use towels; switch off lights and air con when out; try the local bus service, hire a bike or walk – you'll see more that way!
Please don't take 'natural' souvenirs away:
- Wild flowers and plants, pebbles and sea shells, should all be left where you found them for others to enjoy.
Don't buy products made from endangered plants or animals:
- This includes hardwoods, corals, shells, starfish, ivory, fur, feathers, skins, horn, teeth, eggs, reptiles and turtles. For more information on endangered species visit the WWF-UK Souvenir Alert Campaign
Child Sex Tourism is a Criminal Offence in all Destinations:
If you would like to report an incident, contact Crimestoppers from the UK dial Freephone 0800 555 111. From Overseas dial +44 800 555 111. Or contact ECPAT UK (End Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking) +44 207 233 9887
These are just some of the simple things that can be done – but there are many more. Find out in the Travel Foundation's Insider Guide
.
Look after the natural environment:
- Leave anywhere you visit even better than when you found it. Dispose of litter carefully (fire is a serious hazard in hot, dry countries so be careful with that cigarette butt!) and recycle where possible.
Respect local traditions and people:
- Observe any dress codes and behave appropriately. It may be your holiday but it's their home. Try using a few words of the local language.
Always ask before taking someone's photograph:
Some people find this intrusive while others may ask for money for this small service.
Haggle with humour:
- Do haggle – it's part of the fun. But remember that what may be a small sum to you may be significant to the seller, so try to be fair, too.
Resist giving money or gifts to begging children:
- It may make give you that feel-good feeling but you may be adding to other problems behind the scenes. Give to a local charity or school to ensure the money goes where it is most needed.
Buy locally made products and use local services:
- Eat at local bars and cafes. Ask about excursions using local guides and drivers – they have insider knowledge! Putting money into the local economy helps local people and gives your holiday an extra dimension.
Reduce the use of natural resources and energy:
- Take a quick shower instead of a bath; re-use towels; switch off lights and air con when out; try the local bus service, hire a bike or walk – you'll see more that way!
Please don't take 'natural' souvenirs away:
- Wild flowers and plants, pebbles and sea shells, should all be left where you found them for others to enjoy.
Don't buy products made from endangered plants or animals:
- This includes hardwoods, corals, shells, starfish, ivory, fur, feathers, skins, horn, teeth, eggs, reptiles and turtles. For more information on endangered species visit the WWF-UK Souvenir Alert Campaign
Child Sex Tourism is a Criminal Offence in all Destinations:
If you would like to report an incident, contact Crimestoppers from the UK dial Freephone 0800 555 111. From Overseas dial +44 800 555 111. Or contact ECPAT UK (End Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking) +44 207 233 9887
These are just some of the simple things that can be done – but there are many more. Find out in the Travel Foundation's Insider Guide
.