green holidays

What is sustainable tourism and what is its aim?   As early as 1987 we saw the very first definition of sustainable tourism: “[tourism] that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Brundtland Report. 1987 World Commission on Environment and Development. Essentially, sustainable tourism […]

The ‘Green Christmas’ Book by Eilidh Gallagher is a user friendly guide on how to enjoy a slower, simpler and fun packed Christmas without the waste, extravagance and excess now associated with our modern Christmases. It’s full of tips, advice and ideas that are planet friendly and that are designed to help us plan ahead […]

For those of you heading off on holiday soon here are a few tips to keep your break as low impact as possible. 1. Choose Eco-Friendly  Accomodation Supporting hotels, campsites  and holiday parks that help  protect the environment is a great way to cut your holiday’s carbon footprint. Check out our new green holidays section […]

Forest Holidays are privileged to be situated in beautiful corners of the UK’s forests. They make a promise, hand in hand with local partners, Forestry England, Forestry and Land Scotland and Natural Resources Wales to help the forests thrive, so that they are better than ever for future generations. Here’s how: Over the last 45 […]

A fresh take on the traditional holiday What did the Romans ever do for us? Well, they pioneered the beloved concept of a holiday, which has been embraced by travellers the world over ever since. Sadly, the idea of a two-year holiday (often taken by rich Romans in the days of old) was lost somewhere […]

The world moves at such a fast pace nowadays that we need to escape the race every now and then. Forest Holidays have written this blog looking at the impact of the digital world and why we benefit from getting away from it every now and then. The impact of technology With technology everywhere in […]

Embracing responsible tourism is the perfect way to enjoy a holiday while being mindful of the environment around us. A popular topic with travellers, it doesn’t matter where you’re jetting off to, what matters are the responsible travel choices you can make on your next holiday. Why Is Responsible Tourism Important? Responsible travel is one […]

Each season in the forest has something special to offer. The forest is alive in the summer! We’ve gathered a few reasons why – and even have a 5% discount on breaks this summer.   June establishes the summer. Swallows circle in the skies above, foxgloves and fragrant honeysuckle adorn the hedgerows and dragonflies and […]

As the seasons change, rather than be down as summer becomes a distant memory, make the most of the golden month of October with the family. With the glory of the autumn colours, the half term break and the thrill of Halloween, October is a great time to take a family holiday. Whether you escape […]

Introducing Forest Holidays… Forest Holidays and the Forestry Commission are a trusted partnership that brings people and nature closer together.  A Staycation for your family A Forest Holidays cabin holiday scores well when it comes to minimising other forms of environmental impact. There is no need to concern yourself with the carbon footprint of fuel-guzzling […]