sustainable honeymoon help from pros
[Page 1 of 1] There are plenty of travel agencies and online services that offer Honeymoon packages and deals, so what makes one stand out from all the others?
Founded in the UK in 2001 by Justin Francis and Harold Goodwin, and funded by investors such as Anita Roddick, (who founded The Body Shop) ResponsibleTravel.com is a comprehensive travel site with a heart.
This site offers honeymoon and wedding destination packages from Alaska to Zimbabwe that take environmental and socioeconomic factors into consideration. Maybe recycling on safari isn’t a priority to you; maybe you just want to go on a great safari honeymoon or to simply sit on a beach in Zanzibar. Responsible Travel has a list of classic and exotic ideas from “Exotic Escape Honeymoons” to “Pure Luxury.”
One of the site’s best features is its personalized feel. Instead of simply entering names and numbers into blank fields or choosing from drop-down menus of destinations, ResponsibleTravel.com has a comprehensive list of honeymoon ideas to choose from. Once you’ve chosen the type of honeymoon that best suits you as a couple, you can view a list of destinations within that category. From this list you can choose specific destinations within countries all over the world. Each destination has a lengthy overview and photos, as well as a link to independent reviews. Here, ResponsibleTravel.com really gets it right. Instead of free-form comments only, they provide a brief survey of sorts that includes tips to other travelers (e.g. you) booking trips to this destination. One tip for a Turkish beach destination lists best sites to see close to the hotel, as well as expectations in terms of technological amenities. Ever thought of Turkey for your honeymoon? ResponsibleTravel.com has, and the photos say it all.
Once you’ve settled on a destination that really speaks to you, you can then submit a request for even more specific information. After choosing how you would like to be contacted (phone, email, brochure) and providing your name and corresponding contact information, you can submit your request. “This enquiry goes directly to a consultant at the holiday company or accommodation owner who run this holiday.” In other words, ResponsibleTravel.com puts you into direct contact with them to book the honeymoon. This eliminates any third-part ambiguity when it comes to solidifying your plans.
ResponsibleTravel.com also covers the bases in terms of things you might need for your honeymoon: a honeymoon holiday weather guide, travel clothing and kit, and honeymoon holiday books are offered and for sale.
Since this is your honeymoon, not just any vacation, you won’t have a chance to do it over. You’ll want to find a destination and package that’s tailor-made for you and one that’s been given a seal of approval by people like you. You really get the sense ResponsibleTravel.com is a company that cares about the end result when, at the end of a string of user comments, the operator responds. How cool is that?
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