The Age of Virtuous Travel I generally don't subscribe to magazines, and travel magazines in particular. But, I decided to make an exception with the Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Being independent of the travel industry, they've always had the reputation of presenting the truth in travel to their readers. Most travel publications accept free travel and accommodations, but the Conde Nast Traveler doesn't. By paying their own way and traveling as anonymously as possible, correspondents experience the world the same way you and I do. And that means as readers, we expect and receive fair and impartial reports - both good and bad - of their experiences.
I have also been impressed by their commitment to presenting the human impact on the environment as travelers. They do so by continuing editorial coverage of all the ways that individual travelers can have on people, places and ecosystems. As a Pacific islander, this means a lot when visitors to the Palauan islands can enjoy all the natural beauty and also be aware of environmental efforts to preserve the local landscape and surrounding waters. To me, Conde Nast Traveler represents the best in social entrepreneurship.
The publication has also announced the creation of a new organization, the World Savers Partnership, which is a loose coalition of the magazine, their readers, the travel industry, and philanthropic organizations. They have the Annual World Savers Awards, now in its 13th year, which recognizes travel companies, outfitters, and destinations that are trying to do things right. On their website
cntraveler.com, they've launched a section called Make a Difference,
makeadifference.cntraveler.com, which is dedicated to the issues of socially responsible travel.
Another project created is the Conde Nast Traveler Five & Alive Fund, in partnership with Population Services International, the largest nonprofit addressing global health issues. The fund will support children ages 5 and under in 36 countries by supplying medicines, safe water, and improving nutrition.
For their part, the magazine is donating $5 of every subscription during the month of September. They're also encouraging travel industry initiatives to support the fund and provide other opporunities for travelers to donate.
You can learn more about the Five & Alive fund and donate at the website,
makeadifference.cntraveler.com.
The Age of Virtuous Travel
I generally don't subscribe to magazines, and travel magazines in particular. But, I decided to make an exception with the Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Being independent of the travel industry, they've always had the reputation of presenting the truth in travel to their readers. Most travel publications accept free travel and accommodations, but the Conde Nast Traveler doesn't. By paying their own way and traveling as anonymously as possible, correspondents experience the world the same way you and I do. And that means as readers, we expect and receive fair and impartial reports - both good and bad - of their experiences.
I have also been impressed by their commitment to presenting the human impact on the environment as travelers. They do so by continuing editorial coverage of all the ways that individual travelers can have on people, places and ecosystems. As a Pacific islander, this means a lot when visitors to the Palauan islands can enjoy all the natural beauty and also be aware of environmental efforts to preserve the local landscape and surrounding waters. To me, Conde Nast Traveler represents the best in social entrepreneurship.
The publication has also announced the creation of a new organization, the World Savers Partnership, which is a loose coalition of the magazine, their readers, the travel industry, and philanthropic organizations. They have the Annual World Savers Awards, now in its 13th year, which recognizes travel companies, outfitters, and destinations that are trying to do things right. On their website cntraveler.com, they've launched a section called Make a Difference, makeadifference.cntraveler.com, which is dedicated to the issues of socially responsible travel.
Another project created is the Conde Nast Traveler Five & Alive Fund, in partnership with Population Services International, the largest nonprofit addressing global health issues. The fund will support children ages 5 and under in 36 countries by supplying medicines, safe water, and improving nutrition.
For their part, the magazine is donating $5 of every subscription during the month of September. They're also encouraging travel industry initiatives to support the fund and provide other opporunities for travelers to donate.
You can learn more about the Five & Alive fund and donate at the website,
makeadifference.cntraveler.com.