Eco-tourism

As calls to reopen Alcatraz make headlines, Mexico's prison island tells a different story – of sea turtles, green parrots and a dark past giving way to new beginnings.

From eco-tourism and Indigenous-led tours to low-impact journeys and mindful accommodation, these are some of the practical ways people are making travel more responsible this year.

The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come.

Electric Jeeps and carbon credits are unlikely to make up for gas-guzzling private flights and building mini towns in the remote savannah. So, what should travellers be looking for?

Located off Donegal's coast, this car-free isle was last inhabited full-time in the '70s. Now, locals are resurrecting a lost way of life – and adventurous travellers are welcome.

With season three of The White Lotus drawing new visitors to the already bustling shores of Phuket and Koh Samui, a very different story is unfolding across the Gulf of Thailand.

The BBC looks into the psychology behind travel souvenirs: why we buy them, their impact on local communities and the planet, and how we can shop more thoughtfully.

Swimming holidays are the ultimate in slow travel – and since the pandemic, they've become more popular than ever.