It’s Earth Day! The 51st Earth Day celebration, in fact. It hasn’t been that long since I wrote about the Vacation For Good program here at Slaydon’s Travel. So this week I wanted to talk about the 2020 Environmental Performance Index rankings of the Greenest Countries in the World. Don’t worry, I’ll just touch on the top 5 as all are quite popular when we design custom itineraries for our clients.
#5 – France – always a popular destination for travelers. Whether it be a trip to the iconic city of lights, or a more in depth itinerary, France has something to offer for nearly every traveler. Some of the experiences our clients enjoy are the glitz and glamor of the French Riviera, immersing themselves in the history of Normandy or gliding through the vineyards of the Rhone on a river cruise.
#4 – United Kingdom – generally a must see for many travelers on their first overseas trip. The UK puts vacationers at ease with eliminating the language barrier. We plan many trips for families who are tracing their roots as well.
#3 – Switzerland – of course it is a winter sports wonderland, nothing compares to the value of an all-inclusive ski or snowboard vacation in the Alps. But, this landlocked country is a playground for travelers throughout the year.
#2 – Luxembourg – this tiny country is easily overlooked by tourists. However, travelers looking to incorporate a more authentic spot are keen on including Luxembourg in their itinerary. Bordered by France, Belgium and Germany it is often included on European river cruises that include the Moselle River.
#1 – Denmark – Ranked as the most environmentally friendly country in the World. They are the leaders making every day Earth Day when it comes to green living. Copenhagen, pictured above, is a popular addition to custom itineraries for those travelers who have seen the “European highlights” so to speak.
The US ranked 24th out of the 180 countries in the 2020 rankings. We all have work to do, not just on Earth Day, but every day to preserve this beautiful planet for future generations. While travel certainly takes a toll on the environment with regards to over tourism and pollution, it also gives us a newfound appreciation of just how much of an impact our day to day actions can have.
So, this Earth Day, ditch the plastic straws and other single use plastics and see how much of an impact your changes can make before we celebrate the 52nd Earth Day in 2022.
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